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Sunday and Daily Readings . . . . 15 Serving the ChurchCriterion in Central and Souther n Indiana Since 1960 www.archindy.org February 11, 2005 Vol. XXXXIV, No. 18 75¢ Home Mission Fund helps Connersville parish pr ovide vital ministries By Brandon A. Evans their budget needs. outreach—most of it for maintaining the roofs. They are places that need the collabo- seven center-city Catholic schools in The parishes and schools apply for the The home missions of the archdiocese rative effort of an entire diocese to sur- Indianapolis that are trying to help chil- grants. are not in a faraway land, but right here in vive and continue their vital ministry, dren break the cycle of poverty. Keeping the home missions thriving is our own back whether it be a spiritual, physical or edu- Beyond that, parishes that raise more something that all Catholics in central and yard. cational ministry. than their set goal for the UCA may opt to southern Indiana help with whenever they REMEMBERING They are, as Each year, about 40 percent of the give some or all of that excess money to a donate to the UCA or volunteer at one of OUR HOME Archbishop money raised from the United Catholic special fund called the Saint Francis the parishes or schools. MISSIONS Daniel M. Appeal (UCA) goes toward home mis- Xavier Home Mission Fund. Just one of the many stories about how Buechlein has sions in the archdiocese. Hundreds of thousands of dollars are the archdiocesan community has helped a said, those If the 2004-05 appeal reaches its goal given each year from this fund in the home mission is that of St. Gabriel Parish parishes, schools and ministries in central of $5.5 million, then more than $1.2 mil- form of grants to home mission parishes in Connersville. and southern Indiana that need to be lion will go to parish outreach, and more and schools that need help with every- The parish has gone through a rough where they are but are struggling to meet than $880,000 will go to school thing from paying bills to fixing leaky See MISSIONS, page 2 Religious gather to celebrate Weakened pope gives World Day of Consecrated Life blessing from By Sean Gallagher hospital room Nearly 100 religious sisters, brothers and priests from several religious ROME (CNS)—Pope John Paul II felt orders ministering in the archdiocese well enough to deliver a brief blessing to gathered in SS. Peter and Paul the faithful, but doctors were keeping the Cathedral in Indianapolis on Feb. 6 to pontiff in the hospital for a few more days celebrate the World Day of Consecrated as a precaution. Life. Although the pope’s respiratory condi- Father William Stumpf, archdiocesan tion continued to improve and his fever vicar for clergy and parish life coordi- was gone, Vatican spokesman Joaquin nators, celebrated the Mass at which all Navarro-Valls said on Feb. 7 that the pope religious present renewed their vows would remain in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital and jubilarians were honored for their for “prudential reasons” at least until years of life in their communities. Feb. 10. At the start of the Mass, Father Navarro-Valls said the pope was eating Stumpf read a personal greeting to the regularly, sitting in a chair several hours a religious from Archbishop Daniel M. day and reading some of the hundreds of Buechlein, who was unable to be pre- get-well messages and letters that have sent for the liturgy. poured into the hospital. In his greeting, Archbishop Above, Oldenburg Franciscan Sisters Anna The pope was also glancing at the daily Buechlein noted that “consecrated life Marie Stier, left, and Olivia Marie Stier, right, newspapers. According to the papal is one of the extraordinary graces in our sit together at a reception following the spokesman, the pope said he was doing so Church universal and it is a particular World Day of Consecrated Life Mass cele- “in order to follow the progress of my and beautiful grace for our archdio- brated at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in illness.” cese.” Indianapolis on Feb. 6. The biological sis- The pope was rushed to the hospital on Both the universal and local nature ters this year celebrate the 75th anniver- Feb. 1 after he had trouble breathing. of the gift of religious life certainly was sary of their entrance into the religious life. Doctors at Gemelli diagnosed an “acute not lost on Providence Sister Ann A third Stier sister, Sister Mary Catherine laryngeal tracheitis,” or swelling in the Margaret O’Hara. Stier, is celebrating her 80th jubilee this throat, with “laryngeal spasms,” which cut The superior general of the religious year. off the air supply. The Vatican said the community based in Saint Mary-of-the- spasms had not recurred. Woods, Sister Ann Margaret gathered Left, Jesuit Brother John Buchman leads On Feb. 6, the pope pronounced a last November with religious from the opening procession for the World Day Sunday blessing in a weak voice from his around the world at the second of Consecrated Life Mass celebrated at SS. hospital window and waved to well-wish- International Congress on Consecrated Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis on ers. The 10-minute appearance offered the Life held in Rome. Feb. 6. Brother Buchman, who joined the first public glimpse of the 84-year-old Her religious vocation blossomed Society of Jesus in 1951 from St. Therese of See POPE, page 9 more than 50 years ago while she was a the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Parish in member of St. Anthony of Padua Parish Indianapolis, has ministered at Brebeuf

See CONSECRATED, page 10 Sean Gallagher Photos by Jesuit Preparatory School since 1971. Indiana Catholic Conference working on legislation benefiting Catholic school students

By Brigid Curtis Ayer students. bus routes. As a result of this law, stu- One measure, the Transportation of dents at approximately 30 percent of “While it may be a matter of choice, School Students bill, House Bill 1798, Indiana’s non-public schools receive families who send their children to authored by Rep. Phyllis Pond, R-New transportation on public school buses. Catholic, or Haven, and co-authored by Rep. Marlin According to the Indiana Department other non-pub- Stutzman, R-Howe, and Rep. Bill Davis, of Education, approximately 11,000 non- lic schools, R-Portland, was amended to affirm the public school students, or less than 10 deserve fair existing state law which requires public percent of the state’s non-public student treatment,” school districts to provide transportation population, receive these services. said Glenn for Catholic and all non-public school “For many of the students who do Tebbe, executive director of the Indiana students. access this service, the availability of Catholic Conference, who is lobbying for For more than 30 years, Indiana law transportation is absolutely critical to their legislation in the General Assembly that has required non-public school students to ability to choose a non-public school,” would benefit Catholic schools and be given access to existing public school See LEGISLATURE, page 8 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, February 11, 2005

archdiocese—if it weren’t for the grants, some of those ministries might not exist.

MISSIONS Submitted photo continued from page 1 “I think we would have had to cut a program, and I would hate to say what couple of years because of the loss of jobs program we would cut,” she said. and population in Fayette County, said The presence of the Catholic parish is Father Stanley Herber, pastor. an important one for the whole commu- Parishioners have volunteered at the nity, Father Herber said, not least of all parish, doing tasks that used to be paid because it is the only Catholic church in services. the county—but also because many of the Father Herber said that the parish has local leaders are members of the parish. worked hard to keep the Sunday collec- “The life of the whole community is tion mostly level, but it has not been just very much strengthened by the enough to erase the deficit in the parish’s Catholic people,” he said. operating budget. These hard years, which seem to be Since July 2002, the parish has easing up, Father Herber said, have given received $67,000 in home mission aid the Catholic community a greater sense of from the Saint Francis Xavier Home ownership and life in the parish. Mission Fund, said Pamela Rader, busi- The archdiocesan grants have “given ness manager. us a sense that we are still holding our The funding “helped alleviate some of own,” he said. “It certainly has been a the burden of our parishioners having to wonderful help because we’ve been able come up with the funds,” she said. to move forward with things that need to The most important ministry of the be done around here.” parish, Father Herber said, is the school, “I think it’s wonderful that the arch- and with dropping numbers of students all bishop started this home mission grant in over the county and already low tuition, it the archdiocese,” Rader said. has been difficult. It is important for the parish to con- “We want to really keep our school tinue on, she said, because the parish has going at all costs,” he said. a long tradition in the county. It is more Offering a Catholic education to the than 150 years old. Father Stanley Herber, pastor of St. Gabriel Parish in Connersville, speaks to children of the parish dur- youth of the area is something that “you “We have a lot yet to accomplish,” she ing the children’s Christmas Mass. The parish is one of many “home missions” in the archdiocese. It is can’t put a price on,” Rader said. said. “We have a lot more people out a vital Catholic presence to its community, but it also has been struggling to meet its operating budget The other ministries of the parish were there [who] need to know about Jesus and the past few years. The parish has received tens of thousands of dollars from the support archdioce- also helped by the grants from the God.” † san Catholics give to the annual United Catholic Appeal. United Catholic Appeal closes in on $5.5 million goal By Brandon A. Evans UCA goal is met by less than 30 percent Catholics in response to the Asian He stressed that it isn’t too late for of the people in a parish. Thus, increased tsunami disaster—so far, nearly $500,000 anyone in the archdiocese to give to the Last fall, Catholics of the archdiocese participation is a major goal for each has been raised by individuals and appeal because the needs of many in the had a chance to renew their yearly pledge year’s appeal. parishes—will dampen giving to the archdiocese are not tied to a timetable. to give their time, talent and treasure to “Even more important than parishes appeal. “I am confident that we will surpass help the Church and those in need. meeting their financial goals for the “I believe that people who give to the our goal,” Therber said, “for the appeal Now, as the Lenten season of prayer, appeal is the level of participation that we Church on an annual basis tend to keep benefits truly everyone in our archdio- fasting and almsgiving is upon us, the achieve,” Therber said. that spot in their hearts and plans even as cese, including persons in tremendous archdiocese is reaching out again to those “I think that persons who do not other opportunities arise,” he said. forms of need and hunger.” † who did not participate in pledge simply do not yet the 2004-05 Called to connect in their minds Serve: Parish Stewardship that the United Catholic and United Catholic Appeal is the activity Appeal (UCA). that funds their parish The goal of the UCA priest’s education, or the this year is $5.5 million— outreach of Catholic Haring Paul CNS photo by and so far the Catholics of Charities in their city or central and southern deanery, or [gives] direct Indiana have donated subsidies for parishes $5.2 million. and schools through the The funds that the UCA raises are used archdiocese that are stretched finan- entirely to support the ministries of the cially,” he said. archdiocesan Church. Building awareness about the good Part of it goes toward shared min- works of the appeal is crucial, he said. istries—such as seminarian education, Part of the follow-up phase of the Catholic Charities, spiritual life and wor- annual appeal is done on the parish level, ship, and family ministries. Therber noted. Parish teams spend part of The rest of the funds go to support November and December personally con- parishes and schools in need around the tacting parishioners to remind them about archdiocese that can’t raise enough filling out their appeal pledge cards. money to support themselves. These From February to April, archdiocesan parishes and schools are called “home employees spend time following up with missions.” those who have not yet pledged anything. Participating in the annual appeal also “This consists of a direct mail request gives Catholics the chance to renew their or a telephone contact with an opportunity direct commitment to their parish, both to stay connected to parish ministries and Helping tsunami victims with financial aid and time and talent. the home missions and shared ministries U.S. Camillian Father Scott Binet, a medical doctor from Milwaukee, examines a woman displaced Joseph Therber, executive director of of the archdiocesan Church,” he said. by tsunamis in a camp about an hour outside of Banda Aceh, Indonesia, on Jan. 19. The priest is in stewardship and development for the Therber said that he is not worried that the process of opening a medical clinic on the grounds of the only Catholic parish in Banda Aceh. archdiocese, said that often a parish’s the generosity on the part of archdiocesan

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By Mary Ann Wyand Calvary Cemetery in Terre Haute. responsibilities as administrator pro tem of reviving my lingering interest in becoming Father Stineman wrote his own obitu- Holy Rosary Parish in Seelyville and a priest,” Father Porter said. “I really was Father William F. Stineman, a retired ary, thanking his parents, Arthur John St. Augustine Mission in Fontanet, while impressed with him as a dedicated priest diocesan priest who co-authored a necrol- Stineman and Anne Marie Burget, “for continuing as pastor of St. Paul Parish in and a very human, fun-loving person ogy book about giving God’s life to me on Jan. 7, 1925,” Greencastle. During those years, he also interested in things cultural and travel. We priests, died and his godparents, Kathryn Cecile Burget served as chaplain of the Newman Center had a lot in common. … We often traveled unexpectedly of and Father Frederick W. Burget, “for at DePauw University in Greencastle and together.” a heart attack on inspiring and nurturing [God’s] call to me as Catholic chaplain for the Indiana Sate Father Porter said Father Stineman was Feb. 3 in Indian- to the priesthood.” Farm in Putnamville. a world traveler, vacationing with his apolis. He had He also thanked the priests and the men In 1978, he was appointed pastor of mother and aunt. Later, the two priests celebrated his and women religious who taught him in St. John the Evangelist Parish in traveled to many countries together. 80th birthday on Catholic schools. Indianapolis, where he served until retir- “He made two around-the-world trips, Jan. 7 and had “I was blessed many times over,” he ing on Aug. 1, 1993. one with Msgr. John Doyle in the 1960s just returned wrote, “through the influence of the He also served on the archdiocesan and he made one with me in, I think it from a vacation Sisters of Providence, the Conventual Council of Priests from Jan. 1, 1988, until was, 2001 or 2002. He loved to travel. He in Mexico. Franciscans, the Benedictines and the Dec. 31,1989. had visited almost all the countries of Before retir- Jesuits during the enlightening years of “Time spent in the Lord’s vineyard was Europe and Australia, New Zealand, all Fr. William F. Stineman ing in 1993, my formal education.” grace-filled,” Father Stineman wrote. the Pacific Islands, China, Japan more Father Stineman William Frederick Stineman was “God’s people came to be better under- than once, India, Greece and all over served 15 years as pastor of St. John the ordained to the priesthood by Archbishop stood and more fully served by reason of northern Africa. We were in Zambia to see Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis. Paul C. Schulte on June 7, 1949, at Saint the discoveries I gained from advanced the Conventual Franciscans that we have In the preface of Catholic Clergy in Meinrad Archabbey Church. He cele- studies. … More profound insights about here [in southern Indiana] in about 1974.” Indiana: A Necrology of Those Who brated his first Mass on June 12, 1949, at life, coupled with a deeper love and Father Porter said Father Stineman was Served in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, St. Patrick Church in Terre Haute. greater appreciation of [the] Holy Church, “a very fine homilist and loved every Formerly the Diocese of Vincennes, which His first assignment was as assistant increased enormously during the years fol- dimension of his priesthood and life of he co-authored with Father Jack W. Porter, pastor of St. Mary Parish in North Vernon. lowing [my] retirement in 1993.” service for people.” Father Stineman wrote, “May the memory In 1950, he was named assistant pastor of Father Porter, his longtime friend, said Father Stineman spoke “some German, of all the bishops, priests and deacons St. Patrick Parish in Terre Haute. on Feb. 7 that he met Father Stineman in Italian and French,” Father Porter said. whose names are recorded here always be In 1952, he was appointed assistant 1969 when he was teaching at Saint “He studied Hebrew for a three-month honored by our profound appreciation of chaplain and an instructor at Marian Mary-of-the-Woods College. Father sabbatical in Israel. He had a Jewish back- their devoted service to the Church and to College in Indianapolis. Stineman also taught a humanities class ground. His family was from Alsace the faithful of this archdiocese.” Father Stineman earned a Master of at the former Rose Polytechnic Institute, Lorraine, … and he was very proud of it.” Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein was Science degree in education at Indiana now Rose Hulman Institute of Tech- Father Stineman had visited Mexico the principal celebrant for the Mass of University in Bloomington in 1955 and a nology, in Terre Haute, where Porter was many times, Father Porter said. “That was Christian Burial at 10 a.m. on Feb. 10 at doctorate in education from St. Louis a faculty member in the humanities his last vacation. He was in pretty good SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indiana- University in 1960. department. spirits and health there.” polis. Also in 1960, he was appointed assis- Father Porter said he had briefly Surviving are a brother, Dr. Robert G. Calling was scheduled on Feb. 10 from tant chaplain for the Sisters of Providence attended a minor seminary operated by the Stineman of Wilmette, Ill., and several 9 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. at the cathedral at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. He also Paulists, and Father Stineman encouraged nieces and nephews. before the funeral Mass and from 6 p.m. served as a professor at Saint Mary-of-the- him to resume his studies for the priest- Memorial contributions may be made until an 8 p.m. vigil service at St. Benedict Woods College. hood at Saint Meinrad. to the Society for the Propagation of the Church in Terre Haute, which was his In 1972, he was named pastor of “I credit my return to the seminary to Faith in care of the Archbishop O’Meara home parish. St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Greencastle. the Holy Spirit, of course, and to Father Catholic Center, P.O. Box 1410, Interment was in the Priests’ Circle at Four years later, he accepted additional Stineman, who was responsible for Indianapolis, IN 46206. † Daniel Sarell is new director of Office of Family Ministries

By Mary Ann Wyand healing family ministries, to provide a seeing how we can be supportive in teenager. He earned a Bachelor of Arts variety of programs and services for terms of addressing those needs.” degree in history at the former Saint Mein- Daniel B. Sarell, parish life coordinator archdiocesan Catholics. Sarell said his service at St. Mary Parish rad College in 1997, pursued graduate the- of St. Mary Parish in Navilleton, is the Sarell said he plans to build on the in Navilleton “was a very good formation ological studies at the University of new director of strengths that are already present in the in ministry and a rare opportunity for a lay Dayton in 2001 and is currently working the archdiocesan archdiocese’s family ministries, reach out person to be so deeply involved with the on his thesis. Office of Family to the diversity of the Church in central pastoral leadership of the Church.” He served as a graduate assistant in the Ministries. and southern Indiana, and work to In parish ministry, Sarell said, “the university’s Program for Christian Leader- His appoint- enhance unity among that diversity at things I enjoyed doing the most were ship in Dayton, Ohio, from 2001 until ment was an- parishes in the 11 deaneries. working with couples preparing for mar- 2003, when he accepted the appointment nounced by “My desire to reach out to the differ- riage, couples preparing to have their as parish life coordinator of St. Mary Archbishop ent corners of the archdiocese comes in children baptized, and families who had Parish in Navilleton. Daniel M. part from the fact that I’ve lived in so just had a recent loss and were planning a Sarell and his wife, Angela, have been Buechlein on many of them,” Sarell said. “I’m a native funeral. That was the open door to reach married for five years. They recently Jan. 31, the day of Terre Haute, spent my teenage years in out to them in terms of grief support.” moved to Indianapolis from southern he began his Fort Wayne, Ind., went to school at Saint Sarell joined the Catholic Church as a Indiana. † new ministry Meinrad and served at St. Mary Parish in Daniel B. Sarell position. Navilleton. I have an interest in all the Sarell suc- various regions in Indiana and hope to ceeds David J. Bethuram, who has served apply that experience to reaching out to as associate executive director of family the diversity within the archdiocese.” Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House ministries for the past 14 years and as Sarell said he also will work to “iden- associate executive director of Catholic tify [family ministry] areas in need of “Do You Need Lent After The Age of 40?” Social Services (CSS) in Indianapolis for further development while remaining true seven years. to the mission of the office and the pas- A Day of Reflection Bethuram will continue to serve the toral guidance of the archbishop.” archdiocesan Church as associate execu- He also plans to “assist parishes and Presented Fr. Jerry Kirkhoff, Fr. Eric Johnson, tive director of the Secretariat for Catholic other archdiocesan agencies in promoting Br. Joseph Umile, CSC and Beth Reitz Charities and Family Ministries, working and supporting Catholic families in living with the directors of the family ministries out their baptismal call to holiness. March 2, 2005 from 9:00 – 3:00 section of the secretariat, which includes “I feel strongly that families both “A meditation on the season of Lent and its i mplication for family, deaf and multicultural ministries, reflect and shape the reality of the while continuing his administrative posi- Church,” he said. “If one seeks to serve mature adults...perhaps with some humor.” tion for Catholic Social Services. the Church, the first place we must look Bethuram said Sarell’s “experience as is to the family.” Cost of $30.00 per person i ncludes continental breakfast, the associate director of catechesis in the Sarell said “my own complicated fam- program and lunch. Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend and ily background, which has dealt with the as a parish director of Christian forma- issues of my parents’ divorce, diverse Check-in at 9:00 a.m. Program concludes at 3:00 p.m. tion [at Christ the King Parish in South religious beliefs, remarriage and blended Bend, Ind.] will assist him in developing, families, has led me to feel profound Call with questions or to receive a implementing and coordinating programs compassion for families, many of whom registration form! that promote the strengthening of deal with difficulties that are much more Catholic families throughout the Arch- painful than I could have ever imagined. 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OPINION Letters to the Editor The difference between just don’t know now, regardless of what we believe, but we might know later. Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 believing and knowing Therefore, scientists do not throw up their arms in despair over an inability at Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher William R. Bruns, Associate Publisher in the pursuit of truth Greg A. Otolski, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus this point in time to “know” the answer to I was stunned by columnist Douglas W. questions of genesis, and, in order to have Kmiec’s assertion that Catholic schools an answer for those that need one right have a significant advantage because, now and cannot wait for science to catch unlike public schools, they have “freedom up, conclude that an almighty being was Editorial to pursue truth, whole and complete.” And behind it all (i.e. intelligent design). Full I was appalled by his attempt to support and open pursuit of scientific truth this by noting resistance to teaching of cre- abruptly ends in our schools when faith is ationism and its clever smoke screen, intel- invoked this way. ligent design, in science classrooms of Let’s face it, fundamentalists, and now public schools, implying that both can and more and more mainstream religious peo- should be discussed in the science class- ple, fear the teaching of evolution in the CNS photo from Reuters rooms of Catholic schools. absence of creationism/intelligent design Equally disturbing was his propagation because they lack total confidence and of the myth that the American Civil faith in the existence and power of God to Liberties Union has an anti-religious free- be manifest in us and the world without dom agenda, thereby needlessly further empirical proof. They believe that if God widening the destructive wedge between is taken out of the physical mechanism of Christians and non-Christians in our genesis, belief in the existence of God nation. If and when religious freedom is among children in our schools will be truly threatened in this country, I certainly threatened. How sad, selfish and short- A street vendor sells flags outside a church in Warsaw, Poland, where hope ACLU will be alive and well to lead sighted. a Mass dedicated to Poland's entry into the European Union was cele- the defense, which it indeed will. Lee J. Suttner, Bloomington brated on May 2, 2004. Pope John Paul II said that Europe must reaf- Among the greatest gifts of my Catholic firm—not eliminate—its Christian roots if it is to face the challenges of heritage is my Catholic education—eight the third millennium. years of elementary school and a bache- Fond memories of lor’s degree from one of this country’s Catholic school foremost Catholic universities. (Later, I had the good fortune to give something Articles in the fine Jan. 28 edition of back by serving on the Archdiocesan The Criterion were testimonials to the Waning of Christianity Board of Education.) fidelity and approbation of Catholic But my four years of secondary educa- schooling. In my own formative years, I ecent news stories about the serious students and dioceses are planning mas- tion and five years of post-graduate study was gratefully educated civilly and weakening of Christianity in sive closures of parishes. Those that R at public institutions, followed by more Catholic by the good Sisters of Mercy, Europe are a clear warning to us here in remain will have non-sacramental min- than 35 years of teaching at a public uni- grades 1 through 8 at St. Ann High School the United States that, unless we do istries—in a religion “that is surely versity, make it abundantly clear to me that in the eastern United States. something to stop it, the same thing nothing if not sacramental.” Catholic schools have no advantage when In those eight years, I had Sister Mary could happen here. A third article, by Liz Sly, appeared it comes to pursuing truth, whole and com- Ruth in the first grade, Sister Mary As we reported on the front page of in the Chicago Tribune online edition. plete. ( I don’t think it was an accident Domatilda in third, and for the life of me, our Nov. 5 issue last year, Pope John She wrote that none of the ills afflicting that I did not learn in Catholic schools the which is short, I can’t remember my Paul II did all he could to convince the the modern world is causing deeper “whole and complete truth” regarding fourth-grade sister. But I surely remember writers of the historic European concern than “the rising tide of what darker elements of the Church’s history, Sister Mary Irmalita (where did those Constitution that Christian values are at Vatican officials call ‘militant secular- including the Inquisition, the seeds of the names come from, Domatilda, Irmalita)! the base of European identity. Never- ism’ washing over Europe.” Reformation, Galileo’s mistaken persecu- Sister Irmalita was short, about five feet theless, there is no mention of She, too, refers to the omission of tion, etc… .) short, with a somewhat sinister smile, nice Christianity in the new constitution. any mention of Christianity in the In fact, the quality of Catholic education teeth, mind you, and organized to teach my Instead, the Church’s teachings have European Constitution. She reports that fifth grade, then moved on to teach our constantly been challenged by country the pope expressed his regret about the will diminish if creationism and intelligent design are introduced alongside evolution sixth. She had a healthy thumb and index after country in Europe. Our article con- constitution to worshipers at a Sunday finger on her right hand. These digits used cluded with a quotation from Spanish Mass in St. Peter’s Square. “Taking into in science classrooms. Both are faith-based ideas that cannot be called theories, even to pull boys’ hair right about our ears when Prime Minister Jose Rodriguez Zapatero account the Christian roots of the she caught us in a misdemeanor or when that the Church is promoting “certain European continent remains fundamen- though Kmiec wrongly elevates them to that status, because neither can be tested. she suspected we were thinking about values and certain discussions from a tal for the future development of the pulling one off. historical period that society has by now [European] union,” he said. Faith and science should never compete nor complement one another in the science One summer, the eight of us male class- surpassed.” Sly also quotes Archbishop John mates (it was a teeny class) met, before Just how much European society has Foley, who heads the Pontifical Council classrooms of our schools. Believing something to be true and September studies resumed, to discuss “surpassed” Catholicism can be seen by for Social Communications: “There’s ways of avoiding this hair-pulling addic- an article by Eamon Duffy, an Irishman this militant secularism, a denial of spir- knowing that something is true (sensu stricto) are fundamentally distinct. Faith is tion of Sister I’s. A crewcut! A shortage of who now teaches the history of ituality, of the destiny of the human per- hair to pull! And off we went to Pat the Christianity at the University of Cam- son, and it’s a great concern. A number a wonderful gift and can permit us to believe whatever we want about a natural barber. bridge in England. He wrote about the of Muslim countries are closer to us on We started class that September year, waning of European Christianity in the these issues than some of the European phenomenon; it does not permit us to know the phenomenon. For example, our faith our second with Sister Irmalita. She Nov. 5, 2004, issue of Commonweal. He countries.” quickly took note of the boys’ very short titled his article “The Mass Bells of Marco Politi, the Vatican correspon- enables us to believe that God created us in his image. But faith cannot permit us to hair, smiled sinisterly, and waited. I think Maremma,” a small town in Tuscany, dent for Italy’s La Repubblica, agrees. it was the week before Thanksgiving when Italy, where he and his wife have spent He said, “The fact is that the Church in know (prove) that we did not create God in our image as many without faith choose every boy’s hair was restocked and Sister parts of several summers. Europe represents a minority view. So was back in business! So we put up with Few people in Maremma, he says, many countries and most public opinion to believe. The difference between know- ing and believing precludes any construc- it, believing that, since we had had Sister pay much attention to the church’s bells. simply don’t support the stance of the Irmalita in fifth, and this being the sixth- The congregation this summer consisted Catholic Church any longer.” tive intellectual debate between those with and without faith, both within and outside grade, surely we could put up with hair of three elderly men, eight women and Sly writes that the Vatican is trying loss until June and be done with her! them. No children or young adults. The to fight back. One example of that, she the classroom. Science and the construction of theories God works in mysterious ways. priest is a septuagenarian. He uses this says, is a newly published Vatican- In September, seventh-grade arrived. experience as an example of the way endorsed sex manual called It’s a Sin expressing what we think to be true at any given time about a complex phenomenon The end of World War II had not. Settling Christianity has declined, not only in Not to Do It, which encourages married down at desks in a freshly painted class- Italy but throughout Europe—even in couples to have more sex. such as evolution is about knowing through empirical testing, not believing room at St. Ann we patiently awaited our his native Ireland. We’re not sure that that’s the best new Sister. At precisely 8:15 a.m., in He also tells a story about a way to fight back. But the fact is that because of faith or because some higher authority has told us to believe. How fool- walked our new instructor, counselor and, Cambridge colleague who went to a secularism appears to have won over wait a minute, Sister Irmalita? “Good jeweler to buy a silver cross for a god- Europeans. It appears to be winning ish and dangerous it is for us to say I know something to be true because from faith I morning class, and especially you boys; I’ll daughter’s birthday. The salesman here, too, as our entertainment media be teaching seventh this year. Oh, and also asked, “Would you like a plain one or continually preach secularism. believe it to be true—witness the number eighth-grade next year. Shall we begin?” the kind with the little man on it?” He The results of our recent election of criminal and terrorist acts justified by she said. found “such breathtaking disengage- show that many Americans are deeply “faith.” For four formative years, this woman ment from even the basics of the concerned about that. We hope that And no reputable scientist can or will taught us and taught us well. Somewhere, Christian story startling in an ancient somehow that concern can be translated ever call on the existence of an almighty Sister Irmalita, you reside in an absolutely university town.” into the necessary steps to slow down being as the source of an answer to a ques- indefectible state of mind. I thank you for Ordinations in Europe, he reports, the decline in the influence of Christian tion that he/she finds too hopelessly com- your concern, and all the Sisters of Mercy, have dwindled to a trickle. In England, principles so that our society doesn’t plex to answer within the existing frame- for recognizing I had half a brain and, neither of its two seminaries outside reach the depths to which Europe has work of knowledge. For example, no one “Please do something with it, Joseph,” London has more than two dozen sunk. knows the ultimate origin of things. which I did not except on occasion. — John F. Fink Perhaps space/time is finite with no boundary as Steven Hawking suggests. We Joseph M. Mucha, Pittsboro The Criterion Friday, February 11, 2005 Page 5

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

SEEKING THE FACE OF THE LORD BUSCANDO LA CARA DEL SEÑOR Lent reminds us to share God’s love with others t’s hard to believe that Lent is already Jesus, we are also waited on by the he discovered that she lived under that respected her because she cared about our here and this past Wednesday we angels, the messengers of God’s love. street. He adopted hundreds of children faith. She was a teaching angel of mercy. Iobserved the ritual of receiving ashes. During this Lenten season, like Jesus who lived in the sewer system of Bogotá I think of an airline pilot who called Most of us choose to do extra good in the desert, we fast and do works of in order to lead them from evil to another once and asked if he could see me. He works for Lent. Once more, we heard the penance and, above all, like him, we pray way of living. wanted to inform himself better on a cou- words, “Remember that you are dust and in a special way. The discipline of Lent I think of an elderly African-American ple of matters of our faith because he unto dust you shall return.” They are a awakens us and alerts us to the angels of woman, now deceased, who was a friend wasn’t sure about how to answer some sobering reminder that we do not have mercy who wait on us. of mine in Memphis. She was an angel of complicated questions of his friends. ultimate control over our lives and our Prayer, fasting and sacrificial charity mercy of another kind. She was an extra- Straightforwardly he said, “I consider deaths. In fact, many of us miss loved make us more alert to the messengers of ordinary teacher who had to fight her way myself an angel of the Lord, and I try to ones who were with us a year ago. God who come our way in the crossroads to get an education because in her day do good wherever I go.” I was amazed. Lent is a time to remember that we of everyday life. Prayer, fasting and sacri- young women, especially young black At baptism, every Christian receives a come from God, that life is God’s gift, ficial charity make us alert to another women, were not supposed to become calling to become “an angel of the Lord” not our selfish possession. Lent is the fact: We are called to be messengers of educated. “Mama Dora” became a great on the journey of life, wherever that season during which we refresh our God’s love; we are called to be angels of teacher in the public school system. And leads. Lent is a time for us to remember memory that God has called us to life in mercy. It is especially the vocation of the when there were fewer religious teachers our vocation. It is sobering to remember order to share in his love and mercy. His lay person in the Church to be a messen- in our Catholic school system, she sacri- that we can also be messengers of evil. dramatic love and mercy became flesh ger of God’s love, an angel of his mercy ficed the extra income to teach in Catholic And sometimes we are. Either we are and was nailed to a cross in the person of in the workplace, at home, on the street, schools, one of the first lay teachers. angels of mercy or we are not. Jesus Christ. God calls us to accept the at the mall. In retirement, I would say Mama Dora During Lent, through the Church and love of Jesus in our hearts and to reach I think of a Catholic layman, a suc- became a preacher. She lectured many of the sacraments of the Church, Jesus calls out with that love and mercy to others. cessful engineer in Bogotá, Colombia, us, lay people and priests, about the to us: “Turn away from sin and return to On the First Sunday of Lent, we hear who would spend nights going under- Catholic faith and how we should live it. me—and don’t forget, you are called to about how Jesus was led by the Spirit ground into miles of sewers under the Sometimes she was hard on us, yet we be angels of mercy.” † into the wilderness and was tempted by city in scuba gear in order to find hun- Satan. But angels came and ministered to dreds of homeless children of the street him. Sometimes the Spirit leads us who hide in the sewers at night. Perhaps Archbishop Buechlein’s intention for vocations for Februar y through the wilderness. And, like Jesus, he still does. His story began when he Young Adults: That they may realize the importance of their presence in our parishes we are tempted by Satan, and sometimes came across a girl having an epileptic and have the generosity and courage to consider ser vice in the Church, especially as there seem to be the terrors of living in a seizure on the street and everyone just priests and religious. wasteland. Yet our faith tells us, like stepped over her. As he was helping her,

La Cuaresma nos recuerda que debemos compartir el amor de Dios con el prójimo arece increíble que la Cuaresma de vivir en un desierto. Aun así, nuestra simplemente le pasaban por encima. educador de misericordia. haya llegado ya y que el pasado fe nos dice, al igual que Jesús, que los Mientras la ayudaba descubrió que ella Pienso en el piloto de una aerolínea Pmiércoles hayamos celebrado el ángeles, los mensajeros del amor de vivía debajo de esa calle. Adoptó cientos quien llamó en una oportunidad y ritual de la imposición de cenizas. La Dios, también nos asisten. de niños que vivían en el sistema de preguntó si podía verme. Quería mayoría de nosotros opta por realizar Durante esta época de Cuaresma, al alcantarillado de Bogotá para poderlos informarse bien en un par de aspectos de más acciones buenas durante la igual que Jesús en el desierto, ayunamos alejar del mal y encaminarlos hacia otra nuestra fe, porque no estaba seguro Cuaresma. Una vez más escuchamos las y realizamos penitencia, y por encima de forma de vida. cómo responder algunas preguntas palabras: “recuerda que eres polvo y en todo, como él, oramos de una forma Pienso en una mujer anciana afro- complicadas de sus amigos. polvo te convertirás.” Constituyen un especial. La disciplina de la Cuaresma americana de Memphis, ya fallecida, Expresamente dijo: “me considero un recordatorio que nos invita a la reflexión nos despierta y nos pone en la presencia quien era mi amiga. Ella era un ángel de ángel del Señor y trato de hacer el bien sobre el hecho de que no nos pertenece a de los ángeles de la misericordia quienes misericordia de otra manera. Era una donde quiera que voy.”. Quedé nosotros el control sobre nuestras vidas y nos esperan. maestra extraordinaria quien tuvo que sorprendido. nuestras muertes. De hecho, muchos de La oración, el ayuno y el sacrificio luchar para forjarse una educación ya Durante el bautismo todos los nosotros perdemos a seres queridos que caritativo nos hacen más alerta a los que en sus días una joven, especialmente cristianos reciben un llamado a estaban con nosotros hace un año. mensajeros de Dios, quienes vienen a una joven negra, no era supuesta a convertirse en “ángel del Señor” en la La Cuaresma es una época para nuestro encuentro en las encrucijadas de obtener educación. “Mama Dora” se travesía de la vida, a donde quiera que recordar que venimos de Dios, que la nuestra vida cotidiana. La oración, el convirtió en una excelente maestra del ésta les conduzca. La Cuaresma es una vida es un obsequio de Dios, no nuestra ayuno y el sacrificio caritativo nos sistema público escolar. Y cuando hubo época para recordar nuestra vocación. El posesión egoísta. La Cuaresma es la ayudan a estar atentos a otro hecho: escasez de maestros religiosos en recuerdo de que también podemos ser época durante la cual refrescamos la estamos llamados a ser mensajeros del nuestro sistema escolar católico, mensajeros del mal nos hace reflexionar. memoria de que Dios nos ha llamado a amor de Dios; estamos llamados a ser sacrificó su ingreso adicional para Y en ocasiones lo somos. O bien somos vivir a fin de compartir su amor y su ángeles de misericordia. Es, enseñar en las escuelas católicas, como ángeles de misericordia o no. misericordia. Su intenso amor y su particularmente, la vocación del laico en una de las primeras maestras seglares. Durante la Cuaresma, a través de la misericordia se hicieron carne y fue la Iglesia, convertirse en el mensajero del Luego de su jubilación, yo diría que Iglesia y de sus sacramentos, Jesús nos clavada en una cruz en la persona de amor de Dios, un ángel de su Mama Dora se convirtió en predicadora. llama: “Aléjense del pecado y regresen a Jesucristo. Dios nos llama a aceptar el misericordia en el trabajo, en el hogar, en Nos sermoneó a muchos de nosotros, mí. Y recuerden: están llamados a ser amor de Jesús en nuestros corazones y a la calle, en el centro comercial. seglares y sacerdotes, sobre la fe católica ángeles de misericordia.” † extender al prójimo ese amor y esa Pienso en un seglar católico, en un y cómo debemos vivirla. A veces era misericordia. exitoso ingeniero en Bogotá, Colombia, dura con nosotros, sin embargo la En el Primer Domingo de Cuaresma quien se pasaba noches viajando millas respetábamos porque ella se preocupaba Traducido por: Language Training Center, escuchamos cómo el Espíritu Santo en alcantarillas subterráneas de la ciudad por nuestra fe. Ella era un ángel Indianapolis condujo a Jesús al desierto y allí fue con equipo de buzo, para encontrar tentado por Satán. Pero los ángeles cientos de niños de la calle sin hogares, vinieron y lo socorrieron. En ocasiones quienes se escondían de noche en las La intención del Arzobispo Buechlein para vocaciones en febrero el Espíritu Santo nos conduce por el alcantarillas. Quizás aun lo haga. Su Adultos jóvenes: que se den cuenta de la importancia de su presencia en nuestras desierto. Y al igual que Jesús, nos vemos historia comenzó cuando se topó con una parroquias y tengan la generosidad y el valor de considerar el ser vicio en la iglesia, tentados por Satán, y a veces niña que estaba sufriendo un ataque especialmente como sacerdotes y religiosos. pareciéramos experimentar los horrores epiléptico en la calle y todos Page 6 The Criterion Friday, February 11, 2005

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A St. Valentine’s Mass will be celebrated at 6 p.m. on 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 13 in the University Center The Catholic Business Exchange will have its next Feb. 14 at Our Lady of Peace Mausoleum Chapel, 9001 at Indiana University Southeast in New Albany. Presenters meeting on Feb. 18 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Haverstick Road, in Indianapolis. Father George Ignacio will speak in Spanish only and simplify the tax process 2100 E. 71st St., in Indianapolis. The meeting will begin will be the celebrant, and a rose will be given to each during the session. Tax preparers that offer multilingual with a 6:30 a.m. Mass, followed by networking, a buffet family in memory of their loved one. For more informa- services will also help participants. For more information, breakfast and guest speaker. The meeting will end at tion, call 317-547-8898. call 812-944-1292. 8:30 a.m. Father Robert Robeson, director of the arch- diocesan Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, will St. Lawrence Parish, 542 Walnut St., in Lawrence- Cathedral High School, 5225 E. 56th St., in Indiana- speak on “Vocation Programs: How You Can Help.” The burg, is hosting a Spiritual Renewal Marriage Work- polis, is hosting its annual Shamrauction on Feb. 26. cost is $10 per person. For more information, call Jim shop from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 12. The event will This year’s theme is “Capturing the Mystery of the Liston at 317-469-1244. feature David Bethuram, associate executive director of Caribbean.” The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. with Catholic Social Services of Central Indiana, as the hors d’oeuvres and the grand buffet will be at 6:30 p.m. The Catholic Professional and Business Club will keynote presenter. The program includes wine, coffee, The oral auction begins at 8 p.m. and the breakfast buffet have its next meeting on Feb. 17. Mass will be at 6:30 desserts, conversation techniques and a chance to rekin- will take place at 11 p.m. The cost is $175 per person, or a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 14598 dle romance and spirituality. The cost is $25 per couple. $350 per couple. The cost is $125 per person or $250 per Oakridge Road, in Carmel, Ind. (Diocese of Lafayette). For more information, call 812-537-3992. couple for those 35 and under. A preview night for those Breakfast will follow at the Ritz Charles, 12156 N. who want to enjoy wine and cheese while viewing the Meridian St., in Carmel. John Mundell, president of “Peaceful Women,” the third annual Catholic Women’s items to be auctioned will take place from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mundell & Associates Inc., will discuss “Our Catholic Convocation, will be held from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. on on Feb. 25 at the school. For more information, call the Lay Vocation in the Business World: The Challenge of March 5 at St. Christopher Parish, 5301 W. 16th St., in school at 317-542-1481 or e-mail Jenny Matthews at Living Out the Gospel.” R.S.V.P. by Feb. 15. For more Indianapolis. The event will feature workships, prayer and [email protected]. information, log on to www.cpbc-ld.org. a keynote presentation by Channel 13 WTHR reporter Anne Ryder. The cost is $35 per person if registered by Bishop Chatard High School, 5885 N. Crittenden Ave., The Oldenburg Franciscan Center in Oldenburg is Feb. 14 or $45 per person if registered between Feb. 14 in Indianapolis, is hosting its annual Chatard-a-Bration offering “Treasuring Yourself and Others: Loving and and March 1. For more information, call 317-241-6314, from 7 p.m. to midnight on Feb. 26. The theme of this Forgiving” from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 12. The ext. 100, or e-mail [email protected]. year’s event is “Casino Royale,” and the evening will cost is $45 and includes lunch. The center is also offering feature music, food, games, dancing, and a silent and a “Cancer Survivors Day of Reflection” from 9 a.m. to The non-profit Hispanic Connection of Southern live auction. For more information or for tickets, call 3 p.m. on Feb. 19. The cost is $45 and includes lunch. Indiana is inviting the public to a free tax seminar from 317-251-1451. “Relax and Renew,” a retreat for single parents, is being offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 26. The cost is $10 and includes lunch for the parents. Child care services and activities will be provided as needed (please pack a lunch Saint Meinrad welcomes new monk, for each child). For more information about any of these events, call 812-933-6437 or e-mail center@olden novice professes his temporary vows burgosf.com. Benedictine Novice Daniel Raab professed tempo- Joseph von Hazmburg was clothed in the Benedictine St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Parish in rary vows as a Benedictine monk on Feb. 2 at Saint habit during a brief ceremony on Feb. 1 at the entrance of Indianapolis, is offering fish frys on Fridays during Lent. Meinrad Archabbey in the monastery. He now begins Food will be served from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the St. Meinrad. As is customary, a year of formation, including school cafeteria at 1401 N. Bosart Ave. Stations of the he was assigned the religious study of the Rule of St. Bene- Cross followed by a communion service will be offered at name of Brother Christian. dict and monastic history. 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 317-357-8352. He had completed his Novice Joseph was born in novitiate, which is a year of Albuquerque, N.M., and earned The Fenians will perform at 7 p.m. on Feb. 19 at the prayer and study of the a bachelor’s degree in criminal northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., in Benedictine way of life. justice from the University of Indianapolis. The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians and Brother Christian earned Nevada in Las Vegas and a the Ancient Order of Hibernians will host a reception at a bachelor’s degree in bachelor’s degree in philosophy 6 p.m. for anyone wanting to become a new member. The religious studies from from the Dominican School of membership is formed of practicing Catholics who are Indiana University in 1997 Philosophy and Theology in Irish by birth, descent or adoption. Admission to the and a master’s degree in Berkeley, Calif. reception is $20 and includes membership dues for one pastoral studies from Loyola University in Chicago He was briefly a member of the Dominican community year and the concert. Tickets for the concert are $15 per in 2003. in Oakland, Calif., and was studying courses in the area of person in advance or $20 per person at the door. † He worked for four years as a high school religion communications shortly before he entered the monastery. teacher in Chicago before coming to Saint Meinrad. As a novice, he will take a year off from formal studies He currently performs various tasks associated with and/or trades. 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The following is a No information available at press time St. Ambrose, Seymour list of penance services that have been reported to Tell City Deanery The Criterion. New Albany Deanery Feb. 24, 7 p.m. at St. Mark, Perry County No information available at press time Batesville Deanery March 3, 7 p.m. at St. Augustine, Leopold March 20, 4 p.m. at St. Paul, Tell City Feb. 15, 7 p.m. at St. Mary, Aurora Seymour Deanery March 23, 7 p.m. at St. Meinrad, St. Meinrad Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m. for St. Paul, New Alsace, and Feb. 18, 7 p.m. at American Martyrs, Scottsburg St. Martin, Yorkville, at St. Martin, Yorkville Feb. 24, 7 p.m. for Most Sorrowful Mother of God, Terre Haute Deanery Feb. 22, 7 p.m. for St. Joseph, St. Leon, and St. John the Vevay, and Prince of Peace, Madison, at Prince of Feb. 24, 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart, Clinton Baptist, Dover, at St. John the Baptist, Dover Peace, Madison Feb. 27, 7 p.m. at St. Joseph, Rockville Feb. 27, 1:30 p.m. at Immaculate Conception, Millhousen Feb. 25, 7 p.m. at St. Patrick, Salem March 6, 6:30 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary, Terre Haute March 2, 7 p.m. for St. Magdalene, New Marion, and St. John the Baptist, Osgood, at St. John the Baptist, March 10, 7 p.m. at St. Bartholomew, Columbus March 9, 7 p.m. at St. Paul the Apostle, Greencastle Osgood March 13, 2 p.m. for Holy Trinity, Edinburgh, and March 10, 1:30 p.m. deanery service at Sacred Heart of March 8, 7 p.m. at St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, St. Rose of Lima, Franklin, at St. Rose of Lima, Jesus, Terre Haute Bright Franklin March 10, 7 p.m. deanery service at St. Benedict, Terre March 10, 7 p.m. at St. Lawrence, Lawrenceburg March 14, 7 p.m. at St. Mary, North Vernon Haute March 10, 7 p.m. at St. Peter, Franklin County March 14, 7 p.m. for Our Lady of Providence, March 20, 6 p.m. at St. Patrick, Terre Haute † March 13, 1:30 p.m. at St. Maurice, Napoleon March 14, 7 p.m. at St. Louis, Batesville March 15, 7 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo, Milan March 15, 7 p.m. at Holy Family, Oldenburg March 16, 2 p.m. at the Sisters of St. Francis’ Convent of the Immaculate Conception, Oldenburg March 16, 7 p.m. at St. Mary-of-the-Rock, St. Mary-of- the-Rock March 16, 7 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul, Shelby County March 17, 7 p.m. at St. Anthony of Padua, Morris March 18, 7 p.m. at St. Mary, Greensburg

Bloomington Deanery March 2, 7 p.m. at St. John the Apostle, Bloomington March 8, 7 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Center, Bloomington March 9, 7 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo, Bloomington March 10, 7 p.m. at St. Agnes, Nashville March 16, 7 p.m. for St. Mary, Mitchell, and St. Vincent de Paul, Bedford, at St. Vincent de Paul, Bedford March 17, 7 p.m. at St. Martin of Tours, Martinsville

Connersville Deanery Feb. 14, 7 p.m. at St. Bridget, Liberty Feb. 17, 7 p.m. at St. Mary, Rushville March 2, 7 p.m. at St. Gabriel, Connersville March 3, 7 p.m. at St. Michael, Brookville March 8, 7 p.m. at St. Elizabeth, Cambridge City March 10, 7 p.m. at St. Anne, New Castle March 17, 7 p.m. at St. Andrew, Richmond

Indianapolis East Deanery Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. at Holy Spirit Feb. 23, 7 p.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle, Fortville March 7, 7 p.m. for St. Bernadette, St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) and Our Lady of Lourdes at Our Lady of Lourdes March 10, 1 p.m. at St. Philip Neri March 10, 7 p.m. for St. Mary, Holy Cross and SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral March 14, 7 p.m. at St. Simon the Apostle March 17, 6:30 p.m. at St. Rita

Indianapolis North Deanery Feb. 27, 1:30 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc March 7, 7 p.m. at St. Luke March 8, 7 p.m. at Christ the King March 14, 7 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary March 15, 7 p.m. for St. Matthew and St. Pius X at St. Pius X March 16, 7 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas March 17, 7 p.m. at St. Andrew the Apostle

Indianapolis South Deanery Feb. 26, 9 a.m. at St. Barnabas Feb. 28, 7 p.m. at St. Roch March 1, 7 p.m. at SS. Francis and Clare, Greenwood March 3, 7 p.m. at Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ March 8, 7 p.m. at Holy Name, Beech Grove March 14, 7 p.m. at St. Jude March 14, 7 p.m. at St. Ann March 15, 7 p.m. at St. Mark March 16, 7 p.m. at St. Joseph March 20, 2 p.m. for Good Shepherd, St. Patrick, Sacred Heart of Jesus and Holy Rosary at Holy Rosary March 21, 7 p.m. at Our Lady of the Greenwood, Greenwood

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transportation schedules.” taxes and state income taxes then they pay have real choice, especially those families LEGISLATURE Tebbe said HB 1798 is about serving the tuition and other fees for the Catholic who are least well off,” Tebbe said. “Yes, continued from page 1 the needs of the public and all students. or non-public school. give parents a public school choice “We’re not trying to add costs, we’re “The reality is that parents who pay for [through a charter school], but give them a said Tebbe. “The parents of these students just trying to make sure local school cor- a Catholic education out-of-pocket actu- private, religious or parochial school actually support these services through porations don’t take away a right, a ser- ally save the public schools money choice, as well.” their taxes and, thus, ought to be allowed vice, that is being paid for by these chil- because the state is receiving tax dollars The Indiana Catholic Conference will to access these services, just as other par- dren’s parents through their taxes.” from that family but not having to spend it continue to work throughout the session ents are allowed to do.” Another important education fairness on the children,” Tebbe said. “It’s only on promoting legislation that gives more Tebbe said that in several Indiana issue in this legislative session is the Tax fair for the state and or local government educational choices to Hoosier parents school districts, the transportation Credit/Voucher for parents sending chil- to return part of that savings to families and children in the future. arrangement between public schools and dren to Catholic, non-public schools. A who pay education costs out-of-pocket, “We need to let the legislators know local non-public schools “works very measure authored by Rep. Bob Behning, either through a voucher or tax credit. that this is an important issue,” Tebbe well.” However, in recent weeks, the R-Indianapolis, to provide either a Everyone benefits. It’s a win-win situation said. “If we don’t act now, it’s possible for superintendent of the East Allen School voucher or tax credit for parents who send for the common good.” the state’s fiscal problems to overwhelm a Corp. has indicated that his school corpo- their children to a non-public school is The tax credit/voucher system language school voucher or tax credit discussion.” ration plans to end this long-standing being drafted with the help of Tebbe to will be amended into a bill next week. To learn the positions of the Church on partnership beginning next school year. ensure fairness for all school children. Tebbe is asking Catholics to contact a particular issue or public policy matter, “This legislation is a safety issue and a Parents who send their children to a their state representatives to encourage check out the Indiana Catholic matter of fairness,” said Tebbe. “The bill non-public school have essentially been them to support a tax credit/educational Conference’s web page for policy state- strengthens the legislative intent. In many paying twice for their children’s education voucher for non-public school children. ments and position papers at rural areas, the Catholic schools have costs. First, they pay for their local public Another issue the Indiana Catholic www.indianacc.org. coordinated their schedules to meet the school system through local property Conference is watching is the impact that To become part of the Indiana Catholic changes in the state school funding for- Conference’s action network, (The I-CAN mula and funding for charter schools may Network) email the ICC directly at have on Catholic schools. [email protected] for more information. High school youth rally Part of the restructuring of state gov- To contact your state legislator in sup- ernment that Gov. Mitch Daniels has pro- port of HB 1798, call the House of posed includes changing the way public Representatives at 317-232-9600 or toll- will include sacraments, schools are funded. free at 800-382-9842. Call the Senate at “When they change the school funding 317-232-9400 or 800-382-9467. TDD tele- formula to have dollars follow the chil- phone numbers for the hearing impaired concert and talent show dren, more charter schools could begin,” are 317-232-0404 and 800-548-9517. Tebbe said. “It’s important as the school E-mail your legislator by going to the By Brandon A. Evans and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. funding formula is changed that the state ICC web page then click on Indiana One of the high points will be the facilitate real choices, thus allowing mod- Government and click on e-mail your leg- The theme for the upcoming keynote presentation by Father Leo erate- and low-income families a choice islator. Archdiocesan High School Youth Rally is Patalinghug of the Archdiocese of that’s right for their kids—including a “Got Pop?” Baltimore. Catholic or parochial school. (Brigid Curtis Ayer is a correspondent for Not only does the theme take off on “Father Leo will be giving a talk on “We’re hopeful that as educational The Criterion.) † the idea of calling God the Father by the prayer and the spiritual life, which will choice for parents grows, families will intimate title, Abba, but also relates to a involve flips and the breaking of boards,” series of soda-themed workshops that are Father Meyer said. part of the rally. Another highlight of the event will be The event will begin on Feb. 26 with a the break-out sessions which creatively talent show and dance from 8 p.m. to play off the theme. Each participant will 11 p.m. at Father Thomas Scecina be able to choose from among 12 differ- Memorial High School, 5000 Nowland ent sessions and attend two. Wyand MaryPhoto by Ann Ave., in Indianapolis. “Big Red” is a session that deals with The rally will continue all day on whether or not the “big, red, fiery flames Feb. 27—from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.—and of purgatory really exist,” while will move to Roncalli High School, 3300 “Gatorade: Quench Your Thirst” looks at Prague Road, in Indianapolis. the role of sports and God, and “Evian: The cost is $30 per person by registra- Natural Spring Water” will discuss how tion, or $40 per person at the door. The “Mary is the New Eve, the Spring of registration deadline is Feb. 17. Salvation.” Last year, more than 500 Catholic high “The [Archdiocesan Youth Council] school students—a mix of publicly, pri- plays an important role in the planning vately and home schooled—attended, said and actual execution of the day’s events,” Father Jonathan Meyer, associate director Father Meyer said, “but the day is ulti- of the Office of Youth and Young Adult mately planned by a steering committee Ministry for the archdiocese. made up of youth ministers from across This year, he’s hoping for an even big- the archdiocese.” ger turnout. Father Meyer hopes that any youth “This event is an opportunity for youth who attends the rally will leave with “a to be re-energized in their Catholic faith,” deeper love and knowledge of their faith Father Meyer said. “It allows them to see and a desire to share that faith with oth- Award-winning musician hundreds of other young Catholics who are ers,” as well as “a sense of the universal- Roncalli High School senior Manuel Delarosa, a member of Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish’s excited about their faith and ready to make ity of our Church.” youth ministry music group, plays the electric guitar during the first archdiocesan Pro-Life Youth a commitment to be a true disciple.” Council’s talent show and spaghetti dinner on Feb. 5 in the Roncalli cafeteria. Manuel and Besides plenty of music—including a (For more information, contact your Roncalli senior Kellie Schallert, Roncalli junior Nick Welch and University of Indianapolis junior concert by vocalist Sara Bauer, youth parish youth minister or call the Office Elizabeth Welch won first place in the competition, which raised money for a spiritual retreat for ministry coordinator at Holy Spirit Parish for Youth and Young Adult Ministry at the Pro-Life Youth Council. Roncalli sophomore Stephen Sullivan, a pianist from St. Rose of Lima in Geist, Ind.—there will be chance for 317-236-1477, or 800-382-9836, ext. Parish in Franklin, was the first runner-up. confession, Mass, prayer, a procession 1477.) †

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Pope John Paul II gives a short blessing from the POPE window of his suite at continued from page 1 Gemelli Hospital on Feb. L’Osservatore Romano L’Osservatore pontiff in a week. 6 in Rome. It was the first The pope looked alert throughout the event, and several public glimpse of the times he raised his hand in greeting. That was enough to CNS photo from pope since he was hos- buoy many of the people who gathered on the hospital pitalized on Feb. 1. grounds and others who watched on giant video screens in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. When the pope pronounced the blessing, however, it was in a feeble and hoarse voice that could barely be heard. Among pilgrims who gathered to watch at the Vatican, the mood was relatively upbeat. “Of course we’re worried, but we’re also very hopeful. He seems to be recovering well,” said Trena Pilegaard, a 21-year-old student at the Rome program of Virginia’s Christendom College. “Every rosary we say, we remember the pope,” she added. balloons. the hospital lobby. The pope had hoped to be able to pronounce his After the pope made the sign of the cross at the end of The other prelates who saw the pontiff were Bishop weekly Angelus talk, but doctors ruled that out. Instead, the blessing, he lingered a few moments at the window. Anthony Lobo of Islamabad-Rawalpindi, Metropolitan Archbishop Leonardo Sandri, an assistant secretary of Cries of “Long live the pope!” went up. Serafim Joanta of the Romanian Orthodox Church of state, read the talk for him. Sister Maria Yasiurka, a Presentation sister from the Germany and Central Europe, and Anglican Bishop At noon, the curtains of his 10th-floor room parted and pope’s native Archdiocese of Krakow, stood looking up at Richard Clarke of Meath and Kildare, Ireland. the pope, dressed in his usual white cassock, was wheeled the pope’s window. The pope’s get-well messages included a letter from in a chair to the open window. The crowd chanted “John “We pray for him every day in our convent,” she said. inmates of two prisons in Rome which the pope has vis- Paul II” in Italian, and he raised his right hand, then both “We also pray that he returns soon to the Vatican. We ited in past years. The prisoners wished the pope a speedy hands, in greeting. want to see him in St. Peter’s Square every Sunday for the recovery because, they said, “a pope like you shouldn’t A bandage visible on his wrist covered the injection Angelus.” suffer.” site of an intravenous drip, according to a hospital official. Among the well-wishers over the weekend were a The Vatican did not say how long the pope was As Archbishop Sandri read the talk, the pope shifted group of nearly 100 bishops from the Catholic, Lutheran, expected to stay in the hospital, but it announced that he occasionally in his chair and at times took a deep breath. Anglican and Eastern Orthodox Churches, who gathered would not be presiding over his weekly general audience The papal text expressed thanks to the doctors and hos- for an ecumenical service in the hospital chapel on Feb. 5. on Feb. 9, which was to include an Ash Wednesday prayer pital staff and to the thousands who have sent their get- They offered prayers for the pope’s recovery, and after- service. Taking the pope’s place at the prayer service will well wishes from all over the globe. He said he was pray- ward a delegation of four Church leaders met with the be U.S. Cardinal J. Francis Stafford, the Vatican said. ing constantly for their intentions and for the needs of the pope in his room and presented him with a letter. The pope has a neurological disorder believed to be world during his hospital stay. “We were able to understand him when he spoke,” said Parkinson’s disease, which has sometimes made breathing “In this way, even here in the hospital, among the other a smiling Bishop Vincenzo Paglia of Terni, Italy. difficult during his public appearances. Medical experts sick people to whom my affectionate thoughts go out, I “He is better and happy, and we hope he returns to the said Parkinson’s disease typically diminishes lung capac- continue to serve the Church and all of humanity,” the text Vatican soon,” Bishop Paglia said at a press conference in ity as it progresses. † said. Navarro-Valls said an “enormous package” of mail, including many letters from the sick, had arrived at the hospital for the pope. One woman enclosed a photo of her cancer-stricken boy. “These are very touching letters from people who are opening their hearts to the Holy Father and confiding their sufferings. The pope is keeping all of them in his prayers,” Navarro-Valls said. The pope’s Angelus blessing came on Italy’s annual pro-life day, and his text cited in a special way the unborn and orphans. It urged Catholics and all people of good will to “defend the fundamental right to life, in the respect for the dignity of every human being.” At the Vatican, pro-life activists cheered the remarks as they stood under a “Yes to life!” sign held aloft by green

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Pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square watch a monitor as Pope John Paul II delivers a blessing from his hospital room in Rome on Feb. 6. The 84-year-old pontiff appeared for 10 minutes in the window of his room at Gemelli Hospital. It was the first public glimpse of the pope since he was hospitalized on Feb. 1. Page 10 The Criterion Friday, February 11, 2005

During a reception that followed the CONSECRATED World Day of continued from page 1 Consecrated Life in Clarksville and a member of the first Mass celebrated at graduating class of Our Lady of SS. Peter and Paul Providence High School in Clarksville. Cathedral in In an interview prior to the Mass, Indianapolis on Feb. Sister Ann Margaret, who entered her 6, Benedictine community 50 years ago, noted how the Father Bede Cisco, Providence sisters who were her high director of the arch- school instructors led her to consider her diocesan office of call to the religious life. deacon formation, “What they inspired me to [was] to right, speaks with really make a difference with my life,” Benedictine Sister she said, “and to make things better for Freida Scheesele, people in their own lives.” left, a member of Oldenburg Franciscan Sisters Anna Our Lady of Grace Marie Stier and Olivia Marie Stier, both Monastery in Beech present at the Mass, called St. Mary Grove. Sister Freida, Parish in Greensburg their home parish a founding member before beginning their religious life of Our Lady of 75 years ago. Grace, which was These biological sisters joined a third established 50 years sibling, Oldenburg Franciscan Sister ago, is celebrating Mary Catherine Stier, who had entered the 60th anniversary the community five years earlier. Sister of her profession of Mary Catherine was unable to attend the vows as a Mass. Among the three, they have lived Benedictine this a combined 230 years of religious life. year. Sister Anna Marie noted that it was the example of the Franciscan sisters who taught her in elementary school that led her to consider religious life. She fol- lowed in their footsteps, teaching in sev- eral schools in the archdioceses of Sean Gallagher Photos by Cincinnati, Indianapolis and St. Louis. “One thing that I appreciate most is Oldenburg Franciscan Sisters Evelyn “We did not want to be an influence feels as he looks back over his life as a when I see these [Franciscan] sisters and Rachel Lindenmaier are identical on each other,” Sister Evelyn said, Jesuit and 34 years of ministry at who I had taught in perhaps the first- twins who were raised in the faith at St. “because we each had our own lives to Brebeuf. grade or fourth-grade,” she said, “and Roch Parish in Indianapolis their home live.” “I really have enjoyed everything,” he see that they have developed and are parish. Despite this respectful distance the said. “And I love being with the kids now teaching in colleges and universi- The Lindenmaier sisters, who are cel- twins gave each other, Sister Rachel here at the high school. It kind of keeps ties.” ebrating the 50th anniversary of their noted that the physical separation from me young, too.” The Stier sisters are not alone among entrance into the community said that her twin sister that she experienced in He also noted that the varied kinds of the Oldenburg Franciscans who, when although they began considering the reli- her various assignments was difficult for work to which he has been called have they entered the community, came from gious life while still in elementary her at times. helped him as a religious brother nurture an archdiocesan parish and joined with a school, they never discussed their dis- “That was very challenging,” she said, a “great trust in our Lord for help in biological sister. cernment with each other. “but I always remembered my mother’s whatever [came my] way.” words that stay with me to this day, ‘God Of the religious orders represented at only lent her to me.’ ” the cathedral on Sunday, some were Jesuit Brother John Buchman, who based here in the archdiocese while oth- was present at the Mass, entered the ers, like the Missionaries of Charity, Society of Jesus from St. Therese of the were founded thousands of miles away. Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Parish in Similarly, of the religious present, some Got Indianapolis in 1951 after graduating grew up within the archdiocese while from Cathedral High School. others came here from faraway lands. For 20 years, he served in various Sister Ann Margaret saw in all of them, assignments in Ohio and Illinois, work- however, an important common bond. Questions? ing as a cook and in various agricultural “I think that it’s very moving to know jobs. He has ministered at Brebeuf Jesuit that these [men and] women have made Preparatory School since 1971, working a response to a call from God in a vari- Find the answers in the in its business office, bookstore, mail- ety of ways,” she said. “They really have room and cafeteria. given their lives over to this call, this new, 2005 edition of the In an interview before the Mass, mission. People can make a lifetime Directory and Yearbook Brother Buchman expressed the joy he commitment to that.” † for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.

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Unlike a civil divorce proceeding, he necessary level of consent was missing. cials said new instructions for Church The document reaffirmed existing said, the annulment process “does not aim And third, he said, more and more marriage tribunals are designed to ensure Church law—a law many canon lawyers at dissolving a valid marriage, even if it Catholics who are divorced and would Church law is followed, to defend the had hoped would be set aside—that an has failed irreparably, but at verifying the like to remarry in the Church apply for an sacrament of marriage and to ensure the initial declaration of nullity issued by a hypothesis that despite a formal celebra- annulment. efficiency that justice requires. diocesan court must be reviewed by a tion, it never existed because essential Cardinal Herranz said the new instruc- The new handbook for Latin-rite second court. conditions were lacking.” tions would not necessarily lead to a diocesan and interdiocesan tribunals, Cardinal Julian Herranz, president of Cardinal Herranz told reporters, “The decreased number of annulments granted. Dignitas Connubii, (The Dignity of the council for legislative texts, told present instruction confirms the need to He said the instruction should help tri- Marriage), provided step-by-step proce- reporters that the instruction was designed place the question of the validity or nul- bunals work “more efficiently and dures for accepting, investigating, judging to be a practical handbook for tribunal staff lity of the marriage of two faithful before quickly,” particularly because it should and appealing marriage cases. members, pulling together norms from the a truly judicial process.” resolve many questions regarding proce- The document was released on Feb. 8 1983 Code of Canon Law, rulings issued Some canon lawyers have criticized dure, allowing the tribunals to focus on at a Vatican press conference. by his office over the past 20 years and Church annulment procedures as an the merits of the cases presented to them. Before accepting a request to begin an judgments issued by the Rota and the excessively formal way of agreeing with a Cardinal Herranz and Archbishop annulment procedure, the document said, Signature, the Church’s highest court. couple that the marriage has failed, he Sorrentino called for a greater pastoral a judge must “employ pastoral means” to The cardinal said the instruction was said. But because a Catholic marriage is a outreach to divorced and civilly remarried try to convince the husband and wife to meant to help local tribunals function bet- sacrament of the Church, he said, allow- Catholics who, because they have not stay in their marriage and “re-establish ter and to ensure that they were acting in ing a couple in crisis simply to declare the obtained an annulment, may not receive conjugal life.” full conformity with the laws and doctrine nullity of their marriage “would obscure the Eucharist. “If this cannot be done,” it said, “the of the Catholic Church regarding mar- in practice the very sacramentality of “This certainly must not legitimize judge is to urge the spouses to work riage. matrimony.” divorce nor introduce it surreptitiously, together sincerely, putting aside any per- “Even if this requires going against the Bishop Velasio De Paolis, secretary of making the annulment process a parallel sonal desire and living the truth in charity, current,” Cardinal Herranz said, the dig- the Apostolic Signature, said that in 2002, and masked divorce proceeding,” in order to arrive at the objective truth, as nity of marriage must be defended. local Church tribunals issued 46,092 Archbishop Sorrentino said. the very nature of a marriage cause The Catholic Church’s annulment decrees of nullity. Of those, almost However, the archbishop said, the demands.” process does not involve dissolving mar- 31,000 were issued in the United States Church has an obligation to provide spe- Approved by Pope John Paul II, the riages, but determining whether a valid, and Canada, while close to 9,000 were cial care to “persons wounded and suffer- final draft was the responsibility of the indissoluble marriage existed from the issued in Europe. ing because of unhappy marriage situa- Pontifical Council for the Interpretation of beginning, he said. While saying the tribunals “in some tions.” Legislative Texts. The congregations for In societies where there is a “divorce cases may be proceeding too rapidly,” the Cardinal Herranz said divorced and the Doctrine of the Faith and for Divine mentality,” Cardinal Herranz said, “even bishop said the first reason for the large civilly remarried Catholics “are not Worship and the Sacraments worked on the canonical process of nullity can easily numbers is that with widespread secular- excommunicated” nor excluded from the the instruction, as did two Vatican tri- be misunderstood, as if it were nothing ism, even many Catholics do not under- Christian community, although they may bunals—the Roman Rota and the other than a way to obtain a divorce with stand the sacrament of marriage and are not not receive the Eucharist as long as “their Apostolic Signature. the apparent approval of the Church.” in a position to enter into a valid marriage. sin persists and is known in the commu- The instruction, while encouraging tri- Archbishop Domenico Sorrentino, sec- Second, he said, “a more precise nity where they want to receive.” bunals to work efficiently and not unduly retary of the congregation for worship and understanding of the psychology of the At the same time, he said, “they can prolong judgment, insists that no short- sacraments, said, “No one, not even the human person” makes it easier for tri- and must participate in the life of the cuts be taken in determining the validity pope” could dissolve a valid marriage. bunals to identify situations in which the Church.” † Catholic students examine differences between real love and romance WASHINGTON (CNS)—By the time One of the first assignments Parrella parents are divorced and wondering how is the notion of committed love. He hopes students finish taking Santa Clara gives his students, who are primarily they can avoid falling into that same his students leave the course with a University’s theology of marriage class, seniors, is to write about their deepest pattern. deeper sense of what that is. the professors are pretty sure these stu- fears about relationships. Many of them Over the 40 years the course has been “It’s not something you get after you dents will be able to tell the difference say they are afraid to be alone or worried offered at the university, Parrella said, it go to school, after you get a job,” he said. between romantic notions of love that are that they will choose a spouse too quickly has evolved, particularly with different “It’s with you since the beginning. It constantly thrown at them and the real while the person better suited for them reading materials. grows with you. We can either grow with thing. remains at large. But one thing that has been a constant it, or reject it.” † “We break down the ‘knight in shining In the span of the 10-week course, armor’ idea that there is one person just Parrella steers his students through the for you,” said Frederick Parrella, a reli- sometimes tricky love terrain by juxtapos- gious studies professor at the Jesuit-run ing current books and movies that deal university who has been teaching the pop- with love with deeper theological writings ular marriage course, which constantly that delve into marriage as a sacrament has a waiting list, for more than 15 years. and a reflection of God’s love. “We’re all made in God’s image,” the The students watch clips from popular theologian stressed, adding that based on movies that present romantic love, such that idea, there is not necessarily one soul- as Disney films, or Oscar-winners such as mate out there for everyone. American Beauty and As Good as it Gets, Finding the right person for a commit- and read I and Thou, by the late Jewish ted relationship involves meeting people, scholar Martin Buber, and The Good making the right decisions and not just Marriage: How and Why Love Lasts, by going by feelings, which are bound to go Judith Wallerstein and Sandra Blakeslee. away, he told Catholic News Service in a Parrella points out that many people Feb. 4 telephone interview from Santa influenced by modern culture tend to ide- Clara, Calif. alize both the person they love and the whole notion of love. To deflate some of this idealized romance, another professor who also While it is better to give teaches the class has his students finish their course work by doing a series of than receive, you can give CNS photo by Paul Haring Paul CNS photo by interviews with couples who have been married for at least 10 years. and receive. After the students have had plenty of discussion about love on the big screen compared to a day-in-day-out commit- Retired or planning for retirement? A Saint Meinrad Archabbey ment over the long haul, they are asked to Charitable Gift Annuity can provide higher-than-CD rates of test theories on these couples. return for life, supply current income tax relief and enable you “I want them to go to the couple’s house, sit on the couch with the cat hair, to support Saint Meinrad’s mission of educating priests and watch the kids run around. Be right there lay ministers for the Church’s future.

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City State Zip Code Santa Clara University in California are learning He said his students are “remarkably Date of Birth Spouse’ s Date of Birth if Joint Life Annuity to tell the difference between romantic notions savvy and aware” and sometimes will of love and real love that leads to a long-lasting bring up examples from their own fami- Annuity Face Amount: $ marriage. lies, pointing out, for example, that their Page 12 The Criterion Friday, February 11, 2005 Ex-priest Shanley convicted on four counts of child sex abuse CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (CNS)—A jury counts of raping a child and two counts not be used during the trial, testified that found laicized priest Paul R. Shanley of indecent assault and battery on a he had been repeatedly raped and guilty on all four counts of child sex child. All the charges involved one per- molested in the 1980s but repressed his abuse, including rape. son, who said he was repeatedly abused memories of the events until the clergy The Feb. 7 verdict could mean a life by Shanley in the 1980s. sex abuse scandal revived them. CNS photo from Reuters sentence for a man who has been one of The testimony in the child rape trial There were four men accusing the main figures in the clergy child sex ended Feb. 3 with the jury left to decide Shanley when prosecutors indicted him abuse scandal that erupted in the Boston the validity of his 27-year-old accuser’s in 2002, but the prosecution dropped the Archdiocese in 2002 and spread through- recall of the abuse events he said cases involving three as they either out the U.S. Church. involved Shanley, now 74. refused to testify or could not be found. Shanley was found guilty on two The accuser, who asked that his name The lone accuser received $500,000 from the Boston Archdiocese last year to settle his civil suit involving Shanley. U.S. Bankruptcy Court hearing The defense based its case on debunk- ing the accuser’s repressed memory testi- mony, saying he made up the events for set to determine whether monetary gain. “There isn’t reasonable doubt in this archdiocese owns parishes case. There’s massive doubt in this case,” said defense attorney Frank PORTLAND, Ore. (CNS)—The U.S. Under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bank- Mondano in a closing statement. Bankruptcy Court in Portland has sched- ruptcy Code, an entity does not actually go Prosecutor Lynn Rooney, noting that uled a hearing on May 9 to begin address- bankrupt; it works to restructure itself the accuser already received a huge set- ing one of the most vital questions in the under court supervision to compensate tlement, said there would be no further Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection filing of creditors and claimants equitably without reason for him to lie at a criminal trial. Paul R. Shanley, a former Boston archdiocesan the Portland Archdiocese: Who owns the having to liquidate all its assets and dis- The Boston Archdiocese announced priest who was laicized in 2004, listens as the Catholic parishes and parish schools in the solve itself. last May that Pope John Paul II had lai- jury reads a verdict of guilty on all charges at the archdiocese? Of 148 Catholic parishes and missions cized Shanley. Laicization is permanent Middlesex County Courthouse in Cambridge, Dioceses across the country will be pay- in western Oregon, 69 have joined a coali- dismissal from the clerical state. Mass., on Feb. 7. Shanley was found guilty on ing attention. The court’s ruling could have tion to protect parish interests in the arch- Previously, the archdiocese had sus- two counts of raping a child and two counts of an impact nationwide on the way lawyers diocese’s bankruptcy proceedings. pended him from active ministry because indecent assault and battery on a child. for victims of clergy sexual abuse seek to In accord with the archdiocese, the of the child sex abuse allegations. evaluate what Church assets dioceses can Committee of Parishioners argues that Shanley was known in the 1970s for a permitted to engage in priestly ministry be forced to use for settlement of damage parish and school property cannot be fig- street ministry to gay and troubled on a part-time basis. claims. ured into sex-abuse settlements against the youths. His street ministry ended in 1979 In early 2002, the revelation that such In late January, the archdiocese, which archdiocese. The land and buildings have and he was assigned to work in various a recommendation was given, despite covers the western third of Oregon, sent been built up over the years with the sweat parishes. information in archdiocesan files that histories of 10 parishes to Judge Elizabeth and funds of the people in the pews, the As the clergy sex abuse scandal Shanley had been accused of misconduct Perris as test cases. The documents detail parish organization says. unfolded, his case was central to the with minors, fueled the rapidly erupting religious motivation, the purchase of land While the assets are held in the name of issue of whether archdiocesan officials expose of the scandal in Boston. and construction of buildings, many built the archdiocese, it only holds them in trust, knew that clergy sex abuse of minors It was also revealed that while he was by parishioners’ volunteer labor. the parishes argue. was going on but covered it up. helping out with Masses in the San Lawyers for sex-abuse plaintiffs claim “What is ultimately at stake is not In 1990, Shanley moved to California Bernardino Diocese, he was also helping the archdiocese owns the parishes, an money or land or buildings, but the min- on medical leave, with a recommenda- run a Palm Springs inn catering to gay assertion rejected by Church lawyers as istry of the parish churches in providing for tion from the Boston Archdiocese to the men that he co-owned with another contrary to canon law. When he announced the physical and spiritual needs of the com- San Bernardino Diocese that he be Boston priest. † the bankruptcy filing last July, Portland munities where they sit,” says a committee Archbishop John G. Vlazny told reporters statement. Church law barred him from seizing parish The group says it is “grappling with assets. how to preserve the ministries of our Since then, two other dioceses—Tucson, parishes consistent with the good news of Ariz., and Spokane, Wash.—have also filed reconciliation and healing we must have for Chapter 11 protection from bankruptcy. for the victims of clergy abuse.” †

Lenten Dining Guide

LUNCH Mon–Fri 11:00 a.m.–2 p.m. DINNER Mon–Thurs 5 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Fri & Sat 5 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Sun 4 p.m.–9 p.m.

“CARRY OUT” Now Available Ocean World Seafood & Sushi Bar 1206 W. 86th & Ditch Rd. Behind Boston Market 317-848-8901 A supplement to Catholic newspapers published by Catholic News Service, 3211 Fourth Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017-1100. All contents are copyrighted © 2005 by Catholic News FaithAlive! Service. The Eucharist is the source of life and peace A painting depicts By Fr. W. Thomas Faucher make them into the body and blood of Jesus the Christ. And that is exactly what Jesus breaking bread With all the things going on in the happens! in Emmaus following world today, why would Pope John Then what one might think should the Resurrection. In Paul II choose to dedicate this year to the happen is that this sacrifice to God would choosing the Emmaus Eucharist? be consumed by God in some type of fire story as the frame- work for his declara- The reason is clear to see in the Holy as his sign of acceptance of our gift. But Wiechec Nancy CNS photo of painting by Father’s 2004 apostolic letter announcing in the kind of reversal that only God is tion of the Year of the this special year. He talks about the capable of creating, he turns around and Eucharist, Pope John Eucharist as the source of life and the asks us to receive this gift ourselves. He Paul II is telling us source of peace. gives back to us what we have given to that this is what hap- The pope, in his writing, uses the great him. pens to all of us if we story in the Gospel of Luke about the That is why the pope chose to make truly understand what journey on the first Easter of two disci- the Eucharist the symbol for what the the Eucharist is—the ples to the little town of Emmaus. world needs at this point in time. Over action of God’s peo- These two dejected souls are talking and over again, he has spoken of the dan- ple listening to his about the terrible things that have hap- gers of selfishness, self-importance, and word, feeling our pened, and the crucifixion and death of the indifference of people and nations to hearts begin to burn their beloved teacher, Jesus of Nazareth. the needs of others. within us at the great- Suddenly, a stranger greets them on The Eucharist is the total opposite of ness of God then rec- the road. He proceeds to tell them about all that is wrong with the world. It is life, ognizing him in the the real meaning of the Jesus story. Their light, peace and love. It is an action of breaking of the bread. hearts burn with excitement at what he total giving. tells them. The action of going to Communion is These disciples beg the stranger to always an action of faith. It is getting up, stay with them longer. Then over a meal, walking to the altar, and coming into as he breaks bread for them, they realize communion with God and each other. In who he is, and then he vanishes from the act of receiving Communion, com- their sight. mitments are made and true relationships They rush back to Jerusalem to tell the are solidified. other disciples, only to find that they too The pope also speaks of the gift of the have had an encounter with the risen reserved Eucharist, the bread that is now Christ. the body of Christ saved for those who In choosing the Emmaus story as the are ill, as the focus for our prayer. It is an framework for his declaration of the Year ancient tradition of the Church to take of the Eucharist, the pope is telling us time to spend in the quiet and peace of that this is what happens to all of us if we the Lord’s true presence. Catholics encounter Christ at Mass truly understand what the Eucharist is. In declaring a special Year of the Eucharist is action. Eucharist is some- Eucharist, and in his writing about it, the By Fr. Lawrence E. Mick might remind the newly baptized “of the thing that happens. pope is saying once again that the pre-eminence of the Eucharist, which is Eucharist is the action of God’s people Church must be countercultural. The Lent is a season when believers the climax of Christian initiation and the listening to his word, feeling our hearts Church must transcend what are the endeavor to deepen their relationship with center of the whole Christian life” (#369). begin to burn within us at the greatness world’s views that violence is the way to the Lord, and the Eucharist is a primary The Eucharist is the sacrament that of God then recognizing him in the achieve peace and that selfishness is the opportunity to encounter Christ. completes the initiation of the elect. breaking of the bread. way to find joy. Christ reveals his presence in the In his apostolic letter announcing the When we gather for Eucharist, we— We are being guided by this special assembly, the presider, the word of God Year of the Eucharist, Pope John Paul II the people of God—take our place in true year to go back to our divine roots and proclaimed, and in his body and blood calls the Eucharist the “source and mani- and honest relationship with the God come to understand that Jesus is the way, given as food and drink. festation of communion” (unity) and “an who loves us, and in true and honest rela- the truth and the life—the only real Historically and theologically, epiphany” of such unity (#21). “We are tionship with each other. source of peace and joy. Eucharist is linked more closely to Easter called to measure ourselves against the As in the Emmaus story, we often The pope is challenging each diocese than to Lent. The Eucharist celebrates the ideal of communion which the Acts of arrive confused, disturbed by the events and parish in the world to find ways to Lord’s death and resurrection, and the the Apostles paints as a model for the and difficulties of life. We do not under- make the Year of the Eucharist—from risen Christ is present in the Eucharist. Church in every age. It is the Church stand why and how things happen as they October 2004 to October 2005—real and It is common today to speak of Lent as gathered around the Apostles, called by do. Then we hear God in the Liturgy of powerful in the lives of the people. That a baptismal season. It leads us to the the word of God, capable of sharing in the Word. In the beauty of the eucharistic is his job as our leader. Now all of the Easter Vigil, when we baptize adults and spiritual goods but in material goods as prayer, God is addressed in the awesome Church must respond. children of catechetical age. well” (#22). language of thanks. The Rite of Christian Initiation of The Holy Spirit is invited to come into (Father W. Thomas Faucher is pastor of Adults (RCIA) notes that the presider at (Father Lawrence Mick is a priest of the the simple gifts of bread and wine, and St. Mary Parish in Boise, Idaho.) † the Easter Vigil, just before Communion, Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Ohio.) † Discussion Point Participation is key to unity

This Week’s Question “What I can do is go to church with my family and get What can you do to help build a greater sense of unity involved with the Church in the many activities they in your parish community? offer. Our parish—St. Mary Parish in Pompton “I think participation is the key to unity. We must take Lakes—has many missions that it serves, from feeding advantage of programs we are offered in our parish.” the poor to counseling the bereaved. Getting involved (Mary Ann Markell, Hampshire, Ill.) in these, I think, will serve to unify all the parishioners “You can encourage people to participate wherever in a common cause.” (Stephen Hess, Wayne, N. J.) their talent might lie and be an example by your own Lend Us Your Voice participation.” (Dolores Barrowman, Colorado Springs, Colo.) An upcoming edition asks: What does “Sunday” mean “We older parishioners have been trying for years to to you? What do you do that makes it the “day of the Northwest Indiana Catholic involve younger people in order to pass on parish risen Lord” each week? responsibilities. We’re succeeding because now we have so many younger people in leadership positions. To respond for possible publication, write to Faith We’ve got unity through the mix of different genera- Alive! at 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. tions.” (Frank Szafranski, San Diego, Calif.) 20017-1100. † Karen Callaway, CNS photo by Page 14 The Criterion Friday, February 11, 2005 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink The Human Side/ Fr. Eugene Hemrick Jesus in the Gospels: The first disciples Reflections on See John 1:29-51 Jesus. One was Andrew and the other, “Can anything good come from although not named, has traditionally Nazareth?” he asked. He couldn’t imag- the inauguration A quick test: Who were Jesus’ first been thought to be John, the younger son ine the Messiah coming from a nonde- five disciples? of Zebedee. They spent the rest of the script village never mentioned in The day before President Bush’s sec- Only John’s day with Jesus, perhaps in a nearby cave Scripture. ond inauguration, I happened upon two Gospel tells us about where Jesus was staying. He was impressed, though, once he young men at the calling of Jesus’ We don’t know anything about their met Jesus, who complimented him as a Washington’s Union first disciples while conversation, but it impressed Andrew “true Israelite” with “no duplicity.” This Station holding the he was still in Judea. enough that he told his brother Simon, was one of the few men Jesus praised. sign, “Four More It happened when “We have found the Messiah,” and he Nathaniel seems to have ignored the Years of Bush: Have Jesus returned to the brought Simon to see Jesus. Jesus imme- compliment, though, and wondered how Faith in Jesus.” place where John was diately changed Simon’s name to Peter. Jesus knew him. We don’t know pre- I was confused. baptizing and John That must have puzzled Simon. He didn’t cisely what Jesus meant when he Did the sign mean said, “Behold the know anyone called “rock,” which is what replied, “Before Philip called you, I saw that we should believe Lamb of God who Peter meant. He wouldn’t learn the signif- you under the fig tree,” but whatever it it is the will of Christ takes away the sin of the world.” For the icance of that name until much later. was, it was enough to make Nathaniel that Bush be president Jews, a lamb was what they sacrificed, Jesus had been invited to a wedding exclaim, “Rabbi, you are the Son of or did it mean that only faith in Jesus such as at Passover. Isaiah spoke of “a in Cana of Galilee, so he began the jour- God; you are the King of Israel.” would help us endure four more years of lamb led to the slaughter” (Is 53:7). ney from Judea to Galilee. Peter, Andrew Jesus then told all five of his new dis- him? What do you suppose Jesus would have and John were also from Galilee so they ciples, “You will see the sky opened and I laughed at my divided thoughts and thought about John’s allusion? accompanied him. Along the way, they the angels of God ascending and how they represent the division that our “The sin of the world”—This was a met Philip, from Peter and Andrew’s descending on the Son of Man.” Even nation is experiencing. Nowhere is this reminder that there is a sin of the world, hometown of Bethsaida, and he too unlearned Jews were quite aware of more apparent than in the last two presi- not just individuals’ sins. It was the sin immediately followed Jesus. Jacob’s dream (Gn 28:12) of a ladder dential elections. In fact, if we dwell on it, of the first man, what we know as Arriving in Cana, Philip ran into his stretched up to heaven with angels on it, we live in an age of divisions. Those on Original Sin, and John recognized that friend, Nathaniel, and enthusiastically and now Jesus was telling them that they the right and the left are more divided Jesus was to suffer and die to remove told him that they had found the Christ. would see that. than ever. Many of our allies are now at that sin. When Nathaniel learned that Jesus was Just who was this mysterious man odds with us. And in Churches that preach Two of John’s disciples followed from Nazareth, he was unimpressed. they were following? † unity, we have more differences than agreements. Inauguration Day happens to fall on Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes my birthday. In our family tradition, birth- days are a time to reflect on what we have A time to recall, reflect, regret and convert learned about the realities of life and to thank God for the blessings we have It seems to me that Lent is something positive efforts such as more Scripture all, conversion is an ongoing process. received. I believe that Inauguration Day like the Christian reading, prayer or sacramental liturgies We start when we’re young, learning to should be a time to do the same. version of Yom to our agendas seemed to provide a deny ourselves by giving up candy or In all reality, there never has been a Kippur, the annual quicker-fix penitence. Not like conver- TV. Later we add fasting, or weekly Jewish day of atone- sion. Stations of the Cross, or perhaps study- ment. Except that That’s because conversion is a diffi- ing the daily Scripture readings of the ‘History shows that division Lent lasts 40 days cult and sometimes lengthy process. It Church, to keep more in touch with our always has been one of our instead of one, and evokes leaving another religion to righteous aspirations. Christians have embrace Catholicism, or making some As the life plot thickens and we nation’s characteristics. Yet, Easter to look for- other profound change in the way we become embroiled in working, raising we seem somehow to hold ward to! live, the way we view the world and our kids, running from appointment to oblig- together. Why? Because we Personally, I’m not place in it. Conversion is heavy stuff. ation, we need to try even harder to keep sure that one day is enough time for a It’s also hard to contemplate conver- the spiritual impetus going. Lent are blessed with freedom.’ year’s worth of atonement. But 40 days sion when we’re down in the trenches of reminds us every year to keep trying, seems about right for me to recall the life. That’s when we’re involved in and the Church offers us her sacraments, past year’s events, reflect upon them and things like getting ourselves an educa- retreats, study groups, volunteer oppor- time in our history when we didn’t have make plans to change my behavior. tion, starting a family and trying to make tunities and many other kinds of help. differences. The evening before the inau- Recently, St. Paul Parish in Green- a living. It’s pitting new school shoes for If we’re lucky, by the time we retire guration, one TV station reviewed the his- castle held a Theology Night Out with the kids against replacing mom’s tacky we have fewer obligations and more tory of past presidents. Reflecting on divi- Father Rick Ginther speaking to us on old winter coat. time to reflect on how far we’ve pro- sions during the presidencies of Abraham “breaking down the fears” of confes- Conversion is only an intellectual gressed in our conversion. Along with Lincoln and Ulysses Grant makes us real- sion/penance/reconciliation. One of his abstraction when we’re coping with St. Paul, as he urges in his letter to the ize that today’s divisions are child’s play main points was that conversion should rebellious teenagers or demanding Hebrews (those originators of Yom by comparison. always be part of this sacrament; in bosses. It might seem insignificant com- Kippur), “... let us lay aside every History shows that division always has other words, we need to change in order pared to the struggles we can experience encumbrance of sin which clings to us been one of our nation’s characteristics. to be forgiven and made ready to start in trying to make Natural Family and persevere in running the race which Yet, we seem somehow to hold together. anew. Planning work in a marriage or to turn lies ahead.” Why? Because we are blessed with free- It seemed a lot easier in the old days celibacy in the priestly life into some- dom. If we don’t like someone’s policies, just to give up chocolate or beer in thing positive and even joyful. (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul we are free to vote, march and speak out hopes that self-sacrifice of a sort would There appears to be a continuum of the Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a loudly against them. We know how to improve our spiritual life. Even adding conversion throughout life because, after regular columnist for The Criterion.) † function despite divisions. If divisions spawn corruption, the Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogler Meister press and lawmakers tend to find a way to expose that. And if the press and our lawmakers aren’t truthful, others are Looking for love in all the right places there to correct them. Our country is blessed with systems of checks and The title above is the name of a pro- passage about love—1 Cor 13:1-13— you really love one another, you will not balances. gram that I will present near Valentine’s often choosen for weddings. I share only be able to avoid making sacrifices ... do My old pastor believed that we always Day for a group of a condensed version, relying on readers not be afraid of loving to the point of will be blessed because we are a giving Quaker friends. I to check the entire passage in the First sacrifice, until it hurts.” (Jesus did.) And nation. We have a very decent track chose this subject Book of Corinthians. “We will be judged according to love— record when it comes to helping poor because for days a “If I speak in the tongues of men and judged according to the love we have nations—not just in terms of giving song stuck in my of angels, but have not love, I am like a shown the poor, with whom God identi- money, but more in terms of our volun- mind: Looking for noisy gong or a clanging cymbal … If I fies …” (Please read Mt 25:40). teering on behalf of foreign cultures. The Love in All the Wrong have all faith so as to move mountains, Going into the Lenten season, I will love extended by our volunteers abroad is Places. Research but have not love, I am nothing … Love focus on love and sacrifice as best I can one very big reason we continue to be attributed this to a is patient and kind; love is not jealous or no matter what I’m doing—and I want blessed. performer named boastful; it is not arrogant or rude; it is to choose all the right places in which to Another reason we are blessed is that Marc Almond. not irritable or resentful… it rejoices in do this. we believe in freedom for all. Our mili- Although I did not enjoy learning about right. Love bears all things, believes all I will also try to remember this pas- tary cemeteries honor the men and women him, I do think his words are a good things, hopes all things, endures all sage, also Mother Teresa’s: “God has who gave their lives for this ideal. As warning. things …” created us so we do small things with Christ gave his life to free us from our Granted, anyone trying to live in the 1 Cor 14 begins with “Make love your great love. I believe in that great love sins, these men and women gave their light of Christ already knows where not aim … ” That’s what Blessed Mother that … should come from our heart(s), lives and in a very true way replicate to look for love. Example: the countless Teresa did. (She founded the Mission- should start at home with my family, my Christ’s redemption. evil sources on the Internet. aries of Charity order in Calcutta and neighbors … and this love should then Thanks to inauguration days and birth- However, when I began searching for earned the Nobel Peace Prize and the reach everyone.” days, we have the opportunity to dwell love in the right places, the Internet was U.S. Medal of Freedom.) more on our blessings and less on our too helpful. Nearly 7 million sites Mother Teresa: In My Own Words, (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of divisions. became available when asking for “love published by Gramercy Books/Random Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, in the Bible.” Forgetting that, I instinc- House in 1996 (the year before she died), is a regular columnist for The (Father Eugene Hemrick is a columnist tively went to the best-known Biblical has a chapter on her love, including: “If Criterion.) † for Catholic News Service.) † The Criterion Friday, February 11, 2005 Page 15

First Sunday of Lent/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, Feb. 14 Esther C:12, 14-16, 23-25 Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005 Cyril, monk Psalm 138:1-3, 7c-8 Methodius, bishop Matthew 7:7-12 • Genesis 2:7-9, 3:1-7 obviously represented survival than bread Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18 would be necessary today. • Romans 5:12-19 Psalm 19:8-10, 15 Friday, Feb. 18 • Matthew 4:1-11 Modern refrigeration and quick trans- portation of food products have given us in Matthew 25:31-46 Ezekiel 18:21-28 our day a great selection as to what foods Psalm 130:1-8 The first reading for this first weekend we will eat each day. Tuesday, Feb. 15 Matthew 5:20-26 of Lent 2005 is from the Book of Genesis. But in the time of Jesus, the selection Isaiah 55:10-11 Few passages in the was considerably less. There was no refrig- Scriptures are as abun- eration. Few foodstuffs could be trans- Psalm 34:4-7, 16-19 Saturday, Feb. 19 dant in literary tech- ported at any distance without spoiling. Matthew 6:7-15 Deuteronomy 26:16-19 nique, and in theologi- However, grain and flour could be stored. Psalm 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8 cal message, as is this Bread was a principal food, so the devil Wednesday, Feb. 16 Matthew 5:43-48 reading from Genesis. tries to convince Jesus that the devil can Jonah 3:1-10 Bluntly confronting give true life. Psalm 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19 Sunday, Feb. 20 paganism and the ten- In another example, the devil takes dency of all humans to Jesus to the top of the temple. Even the Luke 11:29-32 Second Sunday of Lent avoid accusing them- earth, created by God, can be contaminated Genesis 12:1-4a selves of fault, it goes by evil. Thursday, Feb. 17 Psalm 33:4-5, 18-20, 22 to the heart of sin. The final and most powerful message is The Seven Founders of the 2 Timothy 1:8b-10 The heart of sin is that it is the result of that Jesus can command even the devil. Order of Servites, religious Matthew 17:1-9 a freely chosen act by humans. While in Jesus is God. this reading the role of the tempting devil is clear, it also is clear that the devil only Reflection tempts people. The devil does not force the This weekend is the first weekend of Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen first man and woman to sin. They sinned Lent. The Church uses the opportunity of of their own will. this first Lenten weekend to teach us one However, the temptation in itself has a of the most basic facts of spiritual life. lesson. Rebelling against God was hardly Sin removes us from God. Sin is not Column on circumcision the best thing to do. Yet, imperfect even in thrust upon us. We are not captured by sin their pristine state of holiness, the first man against our will. We choose to sin. and woman listened to bad advice and Perhaps, ultimately, the deadliest effect generates controversy trusted not God but another. of Original Sin is the human tendency to It is a process that has been repeated an minimize the danger of sin and to deny I was deeply distressed by your Even to this day, the circumcision con- untold number of times in the lives of us personal responsibility. Qrecent column about circumcision troversy is not finished. Some experi- all. In these readings, the Church calls us being immoral. It enced physicians who contacted me are The second reading is from the Epistle away from sin. It reminds us of our own makes parents whose confident that infant male circumcision to the Romans. personal role in sin. It pleads with us not to boys were circum- presents advantages, both immediately In this reading, the epistle looks back to trust temptation. cised feel like they’ve and in the future. the incident described in Genesis. It It reassures us that, although tempta- done something Also, large-scale studies in Asia and reminds us that by the Original Sin the first tions may be strong, Jesus is our Redeemer wrong. Africa during the past 10 years, involving humans introduced sin, and resulting chaos and our strength. His strength is enough to My husband and I thousands of men, offer evidence that cir- and trouble, into earthly existence. overcome any temptation. But we must attended Church- cumcised males are significantly less Thus, death and hardship are not God’s fortify ourselves and ask for the Lord’s related marriage pro- likely to acquire the AIDS virus, HIV, designs for us. They were not curses sent strength. This is the purpose of Lent. † grams before and than the uncircumcised. upon the human race by an angry God. after our marriage, Whatever moral label we might tenta- Believe it or not, the first humans chose and no priest ever said circumcision is tively place on circumcision, therefore, them when they sinned. Sin, voluntary and Readers may submit prose immoral. there is no basis to claim that parents or deliberate, brought such devastatingly bad It is wrong for the Church to withhold physicians who practice it are doing any- results into the world. or poetry for faith column that information and now make parents thing sinfully wrong. It was not the inten- God is the center and source of everlast- The Criterion invites readers to sub- feel like they’ve committed some sin. tion of my previous column to make that ing love and mercy. He did not leave mit original prose or poetry relating to (Iowa) claim. humanity in the whirlpool of death and faith or experiences of prayer for pos- despair created by human sin. Instead, God sible publication in the “My Journey to First, let me be clear that, to my In the Gospel of Matthew sent Jesus, the Redeemer, the Son of God. God” column. Aknowledge, no notable moral theolo- Q(Mt 7:13 14), Jesus claims the road St. Matthew’s Gospel provides the last Seasonal reflections also are appre- gian claims that a parent or physician to damnation is wide and clear, and reading. ciated. Please include name, address, who has an infant circumcised is thereby many choose to travel it. The gate lead- This reading recalls the temptation of parish and telephone number with sub- committing a sin. Certainly, I don’t ing to life is narrow, and few there are Jesus. It is a Synoptic tradition, not unique missions. believe that, nor has the Church taken a who find it. to Matthew. Similar stories appear in Mark Send material for consideration to position about it. Does this not indicate that most of the and Luke. “My Journey to God,” The Criterion, As one Michigan pastor wrote to me, human race will be condemned to hell? As was the case with Genesis, this read- P.O. Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206 we don’t need moral theologians to add (Arizona) ing is heavy in its symbolism. For exam- or e-mail to [email protected]. † any additional items to our list of things ple, bread in the time of Jesus much more to be scrupulous or guilty about. First, other places in Matthew (e.g. The purpose of the column in question AMt 8:11) speak of “many” being was to point out that many in the health saved, which hints that in this passage My Journey to God industry believe routine circumcision of Jesus may not be giving statistics about infant males is not morally justified and the population of hell. needs to be reconsidered since it is con- The reference to “doors” in the pas- sidered medically unnecessary by most sage you quote at the end of the Sermon Come, Lord medical associations that have addressed on the Mount in Matthew is hortatory, to the question. remind disciples who may be lagging in Lord, you come to me Already in October 1985, the Mayo their Christian journey that this journey from the heavens and the sky. Clinic Health Letter predicted that we requires discipline and perseverance. It is Oh Lord, you have come to me “will see a gradual shift in opinion and not informational, telling us how many from the crowd of wisdom. practice as people ... become more aware are to be saved. Oh Lord, you have come to me of medical facts about routine circumci- A helpful hint is contained in Luke’s with your light sion of infants.” passage parallel to this one of Matthew, in the shape of the dove, As I noted, circumcision is a pre- in which someone asks, “Lord, will only just like you came to me scribed ritual practice in many cultures, a few people be saved?” (Lk 13:23) on that baptismal day. notably Jews and Muslims. Jesus simply ignores the question and Oh Lord, you have come to me The Catholic Church has several times stresses the need to try to enter the nar- and picked me out through the centuries forbidden the prac- row gate. of the crowd of wisdom. tice, but these condemnations seem to As in other similar circumstances, Come, Lord. have been based largely on doctrinal, not Jesus is never interested in satisfying I am standing in the crowd moral, reasons. our nosiness by answering curiosity of wisdom and light. The Council of Florence (1438-45), questions that have nothing to do with Oh Lord, you have come to me for example, commanded that no our holiness and relationship with him In the shape of the dove. Christian should be circumcised since and the Father. “whether or not they place their hope in So it is with the passage you quote.

By Lauren Woodcock Wyand MaryPhoto by Ann it, it cannot possibly be observed without Jesus is not making a declaration about loss of eternal salvation.” These prohibi- hell, but exhorting his followers to stay (Lauren Woodcock is a sixth-grade student at All Saints School in Indianapolis. She tions, therefore, would apparently not awake and disciplined on the path to life, wrote this prayer for the feast day of St. Fabian.) affect Christians who practice circumci- which requires fresh determination and sion for medical reasons. decision every day. † Page 16 The Criterion Friday, February 11, 2005

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Francis2 Notices must be in our office by 5 p.m. Thursday one week retreat, author Michael Dubruiel, event, young adults ages 16-30, St. John the Apostle Church, in advance of (Friday) publication: The Criterion, The presenter. Information: 317-545- Benedict Inn Retreat and Confer- “Catholics Under Fire: What’s 4607 W. State Road 46, Bloom- Active List, 1400 N. Meridian St. (hand deliver), P.O. Box 7681. ence Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Worth Preserving in Catholic ington. Catholics Returning 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206 (mail); 317-236-1593 (fax), Beech Grove. “Introduction to Tradition?” Information: 812- Home, six-week session, [email protected] (e-mail). Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Centering Prayer,” Benedictine 933-4439 or [email protected]. 6:30 p.m. Information: 812-876- Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Weekend Sister Anna Marie Megel, pre- 1974. February 11 p.m. Information: 317-787-8246. retreat, “The Vatican Council,” senter. Information: 317-788- St. Nicholas Parish, 6461 E. Benedictine Brother Gabriel St. Nicholas Dr., Sunman. St. Joan of Arc Church, 4217 N. 7581. Terre Haute Deanery Pastoral Hodges, presenter. Information: Valentine Breakfast, 7:30 a.m.- Central Ave., Indianapolis. Marian College, St. Francis Hall Center, 2931 Ohio Blvd., Terre www.saintmeinrad.edu or noon, free-will offering. Rosary and Way of the Cross, Chapel, 3200 Cold Spring Road, St. Lawrence Parish, 542 Walnut Haute. Divorce and Beyond [email protected]. 7 p.m. Information: 317-283- Indianapolis. Catholic Charis- St., Lawrenceburg. “Spiritual series, “The Mourning State of matic Renewal, prayer meeting, Renewal Marriage Workshop,” St. Anthony Parish, 379 N. Divorce,” 6:30-8:30 p.m., $20, 5508. Warman Ave., Indianapolis. 7-8:30 p.m. Information: 317- Mount Saint Francis Retreat David Bethuram, associate exec- includes book. Information: 812- Center, Floyd County. “Seeking Euchre party, 1:30 p.m., $3 per Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 927-6565. utive director for Catholic 232-8400 or e-mail sue@ God in the Covenant of person. 1530 Union St., Indianapolis. Charities and Family Ministries, thdeanery.org. Marriage,” married couples’ presenter, 1-4 p.m., $25 per cou- Stations of the Cross, 7 p.m. Holy Name Parish, 89 N. 17th MKVS and DM Center, Rexville Information: 317-638-5551. Ave., Beech Grove. Fish fry, 5-8 retreat. Information: 812-923- ple. Information: 812-537-3992. February 17-19 8817. (located on 925 South, .8 mile Marian College, Peine Theatre, p.m. Information: 317-784-5454. east of 421 South, 12 miles south St. Gabriel Parish, 6000 W. 34th Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indian- Kordes Retreat Center, 841 E., of Versailles). Mass, 3:30 p.m., St., Indianapolis. Fish fry, St. Anthony Church, 2222 W. 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. apolis. “Godspell,” Thurs.-Sat. 14th St., Ferdinand, Ind. “Treasuring Yourself and Others: with Father Elmer Burwinkel. 8 p.m., Sat., 2 p.m., tickets, $8, 5-7:30 p.m., Way of the Cross, Market St., Louisville, Ky. Information: 812-689-3551 or 7 p.m., adult education series, Catholic Charismatic Renewal of “Everyday Miracles, Everyday Loving and Forgiving” retreat, adults, $4 children 12 and Grace.” Information: 812-367- Father Norm Langenbrunner and e-mail [email protected] younger. Information: 317-955- 7:45-9:15 p.m. Information: 317- Louisville, Charismatic Mass, 7 or log on to Schoenstatt Web site 291-7014. p.m. Information: 502-239-0208. 2777 or 800-880-2777 or e-mail Jeanne Hunt, presenters, 6213. [email protected]. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $45 at www.seidata.com/~frburwink. February 18-20 St. Therese of the Infant Jesus February 11-12 February 12 includes lunch. Information: February 15 Our Lady of Fatima Retreat 812-933-6437 or e-mail Our Lady of Fatima Retreat (Little Flower) Parish, 1401 N. St. Christopher Church, 5301 W. St. Matthew Parish, 4100 E. 56th House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indian- House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indian- [email protected]. Bosart Ave., Indianapolis. Fish 16th St., Indianapolis. Annual St., Indianapolis. Catholics apolis. “Lent Puts My Life in apolis. Archdiocesan Liturgical fry, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Communion Men’s Conference, Benedictine Returning Home series, 7 p.m. Perspective,” retreat, Jesuit Music Commission and National St. Joseph University Church, service, 5:30 p.m., Stations of Father Eugene Hensell, presen- Information: 317-257-7435. Father Richard Buhler, presenter. Pastoral Musicians’ Indianapolis 113 S. 5th St., Terre Haute. the Cross, 6:15 p.m. Information: ter, 8 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Informa- Information: 317-545-7681. Candlelight liturgy for married Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara 317-357-8352. Chapter, Lenten overnight retreat tion: 317-241-6314, ext. 126. for pastoral music leaders, Bene- couples, 7 p.m., reception fol- Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meri- February 19 lowing. Information: 812-232- St. Mark Parish, Schafer Hall, dictine Father Noah Casey, Nativity School, 7225 South- dian St., Indianapolis. Rebuild- Benedict Inn Retreat and Con- 8400 or e-mail sue@thdean ing Program for Divorced 535 E. Edgewood Ave., Indian- retreat director. Information: eastern Ave., Indianapolis. ference Center, 1402 Southern ery.org. Catholics, “Rebuilding When apolis. Men’s Club, fish fry, 5-8 317-236-1483 or 800-382-9836, Father Louis Gootee Council, Ave., Beech Grove. “Legacy of Your Relationship Ends,” session Knights of Columbus, annual Love,” Benedictine Sister Anna February 13 2, 7-9 p.m., $50 per person, Chili Cookoff, 4-7 p.m., $5 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Marie Megel, presenter. Informa- includes book. Information: 317- donation requested. Information: tion: 317-788-7581. St. Mary-of-the-Woods. 236-1586 or 800-382-9836, ext. 317-351-0776. “Enriching Relationships,” 1586. Greensburg Junior High School, February 16 505 E. Central Ave., Greens- YEAR OF THE Holy Rosary Church, 520 Ste- burg. St. Mary Parish, “Late vens St., Indianapolis. Lumen Nite Catechism,” youth choir, EUCHARIST Dei meeting, Mass, 6:30 a.m., 7 p.m., play, 7:30 p.m., $20 in breakfast in Priori Hall, author advance, $25 at the door. Infor- and inspirational speaker mation: 812-663-8427. Matthew Kelly, presenter, $15 members, $20 guests. Informa- Kordes Retreat Center, 841 E., tion: 317-919-5316. 14th St., Ferdinand, Ind. “Centering Prayer,” 9 a.m.- Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 3:30 p.m., $50 per person. Infor- 5333 E. Washington St., Indian- mation: 812-367-2777 or 800- apolis. Saint Meinrad School of 880-2777 or e-mail kordes@ Eucharistic Adoration begins at noon until 4:30 on Theology workshop, three ses- thedome.org. Sunday February 20 sions, “Forming a Sacramental Life for Service in the Church: Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 4:30 — Evening Prayer and Benediction The Sacraments of Healing and 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Vocation,” 9:30 a.m.-noon, $60, “Cancer Survivors Day of Sacrament of Reconciliation available on the hour less for seniors. Information: Reflection,” Franciscan Sister from 1:00–4:00 317-955-6451. Jane McConnell, presenter, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $45 includes Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church Holy Rosary Church, 520 Ste- lunch. Information: 812-933- vens St., Indianapolis. Spaghetti 6437 or e-mail center@olden Indianapolis’ original Catholic parish & former pro-cathedral and Spirituality, Lenten speak- burgosf.com. 126 West Georgia Street ers’ series, “The Global Depopu- Indianapolis, IN 46225 lation Movement and Its Effects St. Gabriel Parish, loft, 5505 317-637-3941 24-hour Information on the Middle East,” Father Bardstown Road, Louisville, across from the Indiana Convention Center Thomas Euteneuer, presenter, Ky., Archdiocese of Louisville. No Performances in 2006 due & RCA Dome Mass, 5:45 p.m., dinner, 6:30 Catholic Single Adults Club, to facility renovations. p.m., presentation, 7:15 p.m. party, 8 p.m. Information: 812- Don’t wait for 2007! Information: 317-636-4478. 284-4349. Bourbon Street Distillery, 361 February 24 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis. Carmelite Monastery of the Theology on Tap, Ecclesia De Resurrection, 2500 Cold Spring Eucharista, Archbishop Daniel Road, Indianapolis. Lenten M. Buechlein, presenter, 7 p.m. series, “Lent Is the Church’s Spring,” Jesuit Father Benjamin St. Joseph Church, 125 E. Hawley, presenter, 7 p.m. Infor- Broadway St., Shelbyville. “The mation: 317-926-5425. Seven Pillars of Catholic Spirituality,” author and inspira- February 24-26 tional speaker Matthew Kelly, Marian College, Peine Theatre, presenter, 7 p.m. Information: 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indian- YEAR 2005 PERFORMANCE DATES 317-398-0530. apolis. “Godspell,” Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sat., 2 p.m., tickets, $8, Saturdays: Feb. 26, March 5, 12, 19 & April 2 February16-17 adults, $4 children 12 and Sundays: March 13 & 20 Cordiafonte House of Prayer, younger. Information: 317-955- 3650 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. 6213. (All Performances at 2:00 p.m.) “Introduction to Contemplative Reserved Seats $15 Prayer” series, Tues., February 25 9:30-10:45 a.m., Wed., 7-8:15 Cathedral High School, 5225 E. Tickets available by phone: (309)829-3903 or p.m. Information: 317-543-0154. 56th St., Indianapolis. Sham- toll free (800)354-9640 rauction 2005, 5:30 p.m., $175 February 17 per person. Information: Send by mail to: The American Passion Play, Inc. Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 [email protected]. P.O. Box 3354, Bloomington, IL 61702-3354 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. February 26 Performed at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts Catholic Business Exchange, (formerly the Scottish Rite Temple) Mass, 6:30 a.m., buffet break- St. Simon the Apostle Church, 8155 Oaklandon Road, Indiana- 110 E. Mulberry Street, Bloomington, Illinois 61701 fast, $10 per person. Informa- tion: 317-469-1244. polis. Scott Hahn Conference, Web site: www.americanpassionplay.org St. Vincent de Paul Parish, —See ACTIVE LIST, page 17 The Criterion Friday, February 11, 2005 Page 17 Silent No More campaign helps post-abortion women

By Mary Ann Wyand Miller founded Healing Hidden Hurts, a 10-step post- abortion reconciliation ministry, in 1999 in Indianapolis and “Forgiven. Healed. Set free.” became active in the Silent No More educational campaign That’s the slogan for the National Silent No More three years ago.

Awareness Campaign, a three-year-old Internet-based orga- She shared her story during the Fort Wayne rally and also CNS photo from Reuters nization for post-abortion women who want to speak out during a Silent No More rally as part of the National March about how abortion has negatively affected their lives. for Life on Jan. 24 in Washington, D.C. Post-abortion women participating in Silent No More ral- “This year was the first year that Silent No More was lies throughout the United States carry signs with the mes- invited to be on the platform with the speakers at the March sage “I regret my abortion.” for Life rally,” Miller said. “Fifty women held signs that said This interfaith abortion reconciliation ministry is sup- ‘I regret my abortion.’ ported by Priests for Life and NOEL, a life-affirming min- Servants of the Gospel of Life Sister Diane Carollo, istry in the Worldwide Anglican Communion. It was co- director of the archdiocesan Office for Pro-Life Ministry, founded by Janet Morana, associate director of Priests for participated in the March for Life rally and said the Silent Life, and Georgette Forney, president of NOEL. No More campaign is a very effective way to educate people Ann Marie Cosgrove of Minneapolis and Barbara Gough of Boise, Silent No More’s goals are to “make the public aware about the tragedy of abortion. Idaho, walk toward the Supreme Court during the March for Life on that abortion is harmful emotionally, physically and spiritu- “The women who publicly participate in the Silent No Jan. 24 in Washington. Both women said they had abortions in the ally to women and others, reach out to women who are hurt- More campaign should be praised for their courage,” Sister 1980s and were demonstrating for unborn children and their rights. ing from an abortion, let them know help is available and Diane said on Feb. 8. “The trauma of abortion must no invite women to join us in speaking the truth about abor- longer be hidden from the public eye. Pro-abortion advo- several bishops walked beside us. It was really exciting to be tion’s negative consequences.” cates continue to deny the devastating effects of abortion, at the front of the march.” The National Silent No More Awareness Campaign despite the cry of women who suffer from its aftermath. Miller said the women carried “I regret my abortion” received lots of media attention when actress Jennifer “Abortion really has two faces,” Sister Diane said. “We signs and chanted “Abortion hurts women,” “Abortion hurts O’Neill became the national spokeswoman to help other are all familiar with the aborted face of the child. We must families” and “Forgiven. Healed. Set free.” post-abortion women speak out about the harmful effects of now become familiar with the face of the mother of the At the end of the march, she said, they stood on a corner abortion. aborted child. It is a face that reflects regret and remorse for on Capitol Hill and sang hymns while the rest of the O’Neill was the keynote speaker for a Silent No More a choice that should never have been made.” marchers passed them on their way to the steps of the rally and march on Jan. 29 in Fort Wayne, Ind., that attracted Miller said she was pleased that the Silent No More cam- Supreme Court building. 1,800 people. paign participants were invited to walk at the front of the “A couple of the ladies were telling their stories and St. Anthony parishioner Debbie Miller of Indianapolis March for Life this year. answering questions,” Miller said. “One woman kept asking was one of four post-abortion women from Indianapolis “We had our ‘Silent No More’ banner and were at the for people to pray for us because it’s really difficult for who participated in the Silent No More rally at the Scottish front of the march,” she said. “Father Frank Pavone and women to share something so private in such a public Rite Auditorium and the march in downtown Fort Wayne. Father Denis Wilde of Priests for Life walked with us, and See SILENT, page 18 The Active List, continued from page 16 I NDIANAPOLIS Mass, 10 a.m. Information: 317- B EECH G ROVE 826-6000. M OORESVILLE

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Daughter of Mary Garrison. VARDA, Katherine, 94, Sister of Lisa Duncan, Anita Sacred Heart of Jesus, Terre Garrison, Sandi Huffman and Haute, Jan. 17. Mother of Peter SILENT Patti O’Hair. Grandmother of Varda. continued from page 17 three. Rest in peace VITTORIO, Noble James, 69, forum. It’s very difficult, and it’s very important that we SCHMITT, Michael, 69, St. Roch, Indianapolis, Feb. 1. have the support of people who are praying for us because Please submit in writing to our FAIRCHILD, Frank E., 86, St. Malachy, Brownsburg, Husband of Nancy Vittorio. Jan. 22. Husband of Joyce we can’t do it on our own. It takes a lot of courage.” office by 10 a.m. Thursday St. Louis, Batesville, Feb. 3. Father of Toni Capito, Monica Miller said the Silent No More participants share their before the week of publication; Husband of Roselle (Fritz) (Ashworth) Schmitt. Father of Johnson, Holly Leeds, Lynn be sure to state date of death. Fairchild. Father of Don, Ken Amy Butler, Kristina Parker, Olvey, Howard Cottey, Eddie stories so other people won’t suffer from the trauma of Obituaries of archdiocesan and Tom Fairchild. Grandfather Allen and Brian Barker, Dee and Dennis Vittorio. Brother of abortion. priests serving our archdiocese of five. Great-grandfather of Ann, Marti and Mark Schmitt. Gingie, Phillip and Thomas “We’re not doing it for ourselves,” she said. “We’re are listed elsewhere in The one. Brother of Margaret Brown, Vittorio. Grandfather of 21. doing it hoping that women will hear the message that abor- Mary Ann Dirksen, Emily tion is not a safe, simple solution to a problem pregnancy. It Criterion. Order priests and FERGUSON, Frances, 73, VOREK, Ron, 68, Sacred religious sisters and brothers Fullen and Patricia Sterger. just leads to pain and suffering in your life for decades. St. Joan of Arc, Indianapolis, Grandfather of 13. Heart, Clinton, Jan. 23. are included here, unless they Jan. 23. Mother of Denise and Husband of Sharon Vorek. People need to hear that—not only the women, but also are natives of the archdiocese SCHUMACHER, Sophia C., Keith Ferguson. Sister of Mary Father of Gayla Dailey, Chip others who force them or pressure them to that decision or have other connections to it; 84, St. Michael the Archangel, E. Hammond. Grandmother of and John Vorek. Brother of because they think it’s going to be a quick fix.” those are separate obituaries five. Indianapolis, Jan. 20. Mother of Sadly, she said, “there’s so many people who fit in that Mary Lou Harmon, Rosalie Victorine Decker and David on this page. category—husbands and parents sometimes, even parents HALL, Wilma H., 89, Heck and Albert Schumacher. Vorek. Grandfather of five. BERNTSEN, Mary Jane, 84, St. Joseph, Shelbyville, Jan. 29. Sister of Martha Kaufman. WILLIAMSON, Robert L., who have raised their children in good Christian homes. St. Lawrence, Indianapolis, Mother of Ginny Bogemann, Grandmother of six. 71, St. Jude, Indianapolis, Sometimes when that crisis [of unplanned pregnancy] Jan. 21. Wife of Walter Berntsen. Mary Ellen Ferguson, Pauline comes, … the rationale [of being pro-life] goes out the win- SENN, Arthur J., Jr., 72, Jan. 5. Brother of Mary Lou Mother of Jane Fowler, Karen Lancaster, Greg, John and Peter dow and they do what they think they need to do.” Sullivan and Daniel Berntsen. St. Michael, Bradford, Jan. 23. Hayes. Stepfather of Matt Hall. Grandmother of 14. Great- Dennis. Grandfather of one. Miller said she thinks that “if more people really knew Grandmother of four. Great- grandmother of 15. Husband of Helen Senn. Father grandmother of one. Great-great- of Betty Jo Wiseman, Arthur WILSON, Frances, 89, Sacred the truth about what abortion is and does to women, that it LANDWERLEN, Delores grandmother of one. and Michael Senn. Brother of Heart of Jesus, Terre Haute, would help them to make a more realistic decision.” (Zimmerman), 78, St. Roch, Phyllis Gettelfinger, Gayle Jan. 22. Stepmother of Judy She was among 35 women who spoke out against abor- BLACKWELL, Eleanor Indianapolis, Jan. 25. Wife of Hume, Lillian Jacobi, Mary Hane. Sister of Helen Dowell. tion by sharing their stories in Washington and 10 women (McNamara), 88, St. Joan of Robert Landwerlen. Mother of Jane and Rose Pruitt, Edward, Arc, Indianapolis, Jan. 25. Grandmother of one. who gave Silent No More speeches in Fort Wayne last Chris, Deborah and James Frank and Raymond Senn. month. Mother of Mary Helen Proge, Landwerlen. Sister of Kathleen WISTHOFF, Lawrence C., Grandfather of five. Great- The Silent No More rally in Washington lasted more than Leo and Michael Blackwell. Firestone. Grandmother of six. grandfather of two. 58, St. Therese of the Infant Sister of Richard and Robert Jesus (Little Flower), Indian- two and a half hours, Miller said, “because every woman LOFTUS, Michael, 61, for- SMITH, Paul R., 76, McNamara. apolis, Jan. 21. Husband of who wants to share is given the opportunity to share her merly of Assumption, Indian- St. Benedict, Terre Haute, BOUCHER, Bill, 77, apolis, Jan. 28. Husband of Jit Donna Wisthoff. Father of story. But it was in the evening, in freezing temperatures, Jan. 25. Husband of Dolores and it was a sacrifice.” St. Michael, Bradford, Jan. 25. Loftus. Father of Michael, (Sodora) Smith. Father of Dale, Stacey and Eric Wisthoff. Husband of Yolande Boucher. Nicholas and Robert Loftus. Gregory and Robert Smith. Father of Sheila Smalling, She said Bishop John D’Arcy of the Fort Wayne-South Father of Kathleen Shawler, Son of Chauncey Loftus. Brother of Betty Stover. Grand- Joann Oszucik, James and Bend Diocese also participated in the Silent No More rally Chris, Pat and Tom Boucher. Brother of Jane Gorman, Mark father of five. Great-grandfather Robert Wisthoff. in northern Indiana. Grandfather of five. Great- and Terry Loftus. Grandfather of three. WURL, Steven Anthony, 38, Abortion is a decision that a woman and her family have grandfather of five. of two. SWENEY, Joann E., 50, St. Bartholomew, Columbus, to live with for the rest of their lives, Miller said. Both men BRAY, Hedwig A. (Ban), 88, MINARDO, Anna Lucille, 68, St. Gabriel, Connersville, Jan. 26. Husband of LeAnn and grandparents are also deeply affected by the loss of St. Anthony, Indianapolis, St. Thomas More, Mooresville, Jan. 26. Wife of Timothy Wurl. Father of Ellen, Bethany babies in abortion, and also need some way to work through Jan. 27. Mother of Rebecca Jan. 10. Mother of Patti Sweney. Mother of Twila and Anthony Wurl. Son of that grief. Bray, Patricia Gould and Mary Cummings, David and Joe Phillips, Christopher Sweney David and Susan (Kuhtic) Wurl. “A lot of women are like myself, doing post-abortion rec- Shirley. Grandmother of six. Minardo. Sister of Jean Camp- and Jeff Wells. Sister of Charles Brother of Michelle Wieber, onciliation ministries that they feel God has called them to Great-grandmother of three. bell, Betty Lusk, Leona Morris and Mike Marcum. Cynthia Szotko, Daniel, Douglas do,” she said. “Some women are active in Rachel’s BREINIG, Maxine, 87, Sacred and Gerald Burke. Grand- Grandmother of three. and Edward Wurl. † Vineyard, which is part of Father Pavone’s post-abortion Heart of Jesus, Terre Haute, mother of 11. Great-grand- ministry and is affiliated with Priests for Life. There are a lot mother of 15. Dec. 16. Providence Sister Alma Marie Earus of women who are active in that, but there also are a lot of CULLY, Patricia, 80, Holy MOORMAN, David F., 61, taught at grade schools in five states women like myself who are doing independent ministries Family, Richmond, Jan. 30. St. Michael, Greenfield, because they feel like that’s where God has led them.” Wife of Theron S. Cully. Jan. 25. Husband of Ginger Providence Sister Alma Sister Alma Marie taught at Miller said when women start the post-abortion reconcili- (Powell) Moorman. Father of Mother of Monica Welty, Pete Marie Earus died on Jan. 26 in schools staffed by the Sisters of ation process they experience a lot of pain but it leads them Mary, David and Scott Mother Theodore Hall at Saint Providence in Indiana, Illinois, Hiers, David and John Hildreth. to healing. Sister of Gloria Allen. Grand- Moorman. Brother of Roseann Mary-of-the-Woods. She was 81. Massachusetts, Maryland, New Healing Hidden Hurts is a 10-step process that lasts from mother of five. Great-grand- Clark, Mary Jo Steinhauer, Joe, The Mass of Christian Hampshire and the District of mother of 11. John and Tom Moorman. Burial was celebrated on Columbia. three to six months. Jan. 31 in the Church of the She spent 31 of her 62 years “It’s a big time commitment,” she said, “but it changes EATON, Edward J., 74, MULLENHOLZ, William, 81, Immaculate Conception at the in the order teaching in grade their life. It transforms their spiritual life and their emotional St. Thomas More, Mooresville, St. Thomas More, Mooresville, motherhouse. Burial followed schools. Jan. 18. Husband of Lavone Jan. 2. Husband of Delores well-being. A lot of women are having panic attacks, eating in the sisters’ cemetery. In the archdiocese, Sister (Smallwood) Eaton. Father of Mullenholz. Father of Sara disorders or nightmares, and by the time they get through Allen, Jeanne and William The former Jennie Earus Alma Marie served as a nurse’s the program all of that has stopped and they feel normal Kathleen Phillips, Marlene was born on July 31, 1923, in aide in the infirmary at Saint Reed, Patricia Schnarr, Daniel, Mullenholz II. Grandfather of again. They’re not plagued with constant fears and anxieties. four. Northampton, Mass. Mary-of-the-Woods from Everything is cleared up for them. When they start, their life John, Joseph and Michael She entered the congrega- 1979-81. Eaton. Stepfather of Tricia ROBSON, Barbara A. G., 57, tion of the Sisters of Memorial gifts may be sent is so scattered and disordered. It’s like puzzle pieces are just Whelan, David and Gary St. Thomas More, Mooresville, Providence on July 20, 1942, to the Sisters of Providence, thrown all over the place. Over that period of time of recon- Richarson. Brother of Ann Jan. 14. Wife of L. Curtis professed first vows on Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, ciliation, they are putting things in their place. Arthur. Grandfather of 24. Robson. Mother of Andrea Jan. 23, 1945, and professed St. Mary-of-the-Woods, IN “They learn to understand themselves and to forgive Great-grandfather of four. Moyer and Kim Robson. final vows on Jan. 23, 1950. 47876. † themselves,” Miller said. “But forgiving themselves is the most difficult step. One of the most important things I feel like I do in this ministry, and all post-abortion ministries do, I’m sure, is convince the women how much God loves them ATTORNEYS AT LAW because they feel they are so unworthy. They think they don’t deserve to be forgiven, they don’t deserve to be loved WOOD, TUOHY, GLEASON, by God because they feel like they are not worthy. 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He doesn’t want us to stay in our pain Estate Planning your Dollar by a factor of 14 for food and 7 for and suffering and self-hatred. He loves us, forgives us and John S. (Jay) Mercer, Nonprofits household items? wants us to be healed and reconciled with him.” Todd H. Belanger, Wills • We can because we are a 100% Volunteer Society. Through this campaign, she said, women can learn to Jennifer D. McNair, Trusts We have no payroll. accept their abortion, address their pain, seek healing and Stephen M. Koers, • We can because we qualify for surplus government help other women. Powers of Attorney Jennifer R. Fitzwater, food. We serve the poor regardless of race or religion. “But they will always say that ‘I still regret my abortion,’” Accidents and Injuries Daniel S. Tomson • We can because a great deal of the household she said. “You can be forgiven by God, but you’ll never for- Insurance items are donated to us. get your abortion and you’ll always regret that choice.” OF COUNSEL Workers Compensation So if you want to stretch your charitable dollar, the John L. Mercer, Zoning Society of St. Vincent de Paul can give (For information about the National Silent No More John Q. Herrin, you GREAT VALUEfor every dollar by Awareness Campaign, log on to the website at www.silent- multiplying it many times over! Sue Tuohy MacGill nomoreawareness.org. For information about the confiden- 3400 Bank One Center Tower tial Project Rachel post-abortion healing ministry, call P.O. Box 44942 The Society of St.Vincent de Paul RETIRED Indianapolis, IN 46244-0942 Servants of the Gospel of Life Sister Diane Carollo, director James L. Tuohy, Phone: 317-636-3551 P.O. Box 19133 of the archdiocesan Office for Pro-Life Ministry, at 317-236- Fax: 317-636-6680 Indianapolis, IN 46219 1521 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1521. For information about the Charles T. Gleason, www.indylegal.com www.svdpindy.org Eugene E. Henn Email: [email protected] confidential Healing Hidden Hurts 10-step reconciliation program, call Debbie Miller at 317-297-7578.) † The Criterion Friday, February 11, 2005 Page 19

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Let us pray that this teaching con- The Director recruits, screens and supports the volunteers, researches tinues for many years. Pope Pius IX governed the Church for and identifies service sites and housing options, facilitates ongoing SENIOR HOME COMPANIONS OF INDIANA, INC. 32 years, and let us pray that John Paul II passes that mark,” communication/evaluation with volunteers, site supervisors and he said. † Sisters of Providence contacts. The Director also administers the pro- gram in areas of planning, budgeting, maintaining records, maintain- Principal ing relationship with Providence Volunteer Ministry alumni, Sisters of Holy Family School in Louisville, KY., is seeking a Providence, and other volunteer groups. The Director coordinates spe- qualified individual to serve as principal in a K-8 cial programs for week-long college volunteer groups. school with a 75-year history of excellence and a stable Qualifications: A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in youth ministry, future. The new principal will lead a highly qualified Catholic Press Photo religious education, teaching, pastoral or the administration field is required along with a minimum of three years of experience. staff, including a full-time reading specialist, six spe- Individual must enjoy working with young adults, and exhibit an cial area teachers (art, music, PE, Spanish, computer, enthusiasm for service and mission of Sisters of Providence. library), and a part-time counselor. The school, with an Administrative skills include planning, supervision, organization, enrollment of 240 students, is centrally located and implementation, writing and public speaking skills, plus a valid dri- enjoys strong community and parent support. Alessia Giuliani, CNS photo by ver’s license. The position will require some travel; individual must have the ability to drive in large cities and/or travel by air. Qualifications: Applicants must be outstanding educa- tors with strong administrative and communication Location: Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is located about five miles west of Terre Haute, IN and about 70 miles southwest of Indianapolis. Terre skills, must be practicing Catholics, and committed to Haute has a population of 65,000 and is home to fine schools and academic and spiritual growth, eligible for Kentucky quality entertainment, restaurants, parks and recreational areas. certification, and expected to meet archdiocesan Salary and Benefits: The Sisters of Providence will offer a competi- requirements for princpalship. Salary and benefits will tive salary and an excellent fringe benefit package to the successful be commensurate with experience and according to Vatican meeting candidate. diocesan guidelines. U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice meets with the Vatican Application Procedure: Visit our website at www.sistersof Starting Date: 2005-2006 school year; July 15, 2005 secretary of state, Cardinal Angelo Sodano, at the Vatican on providence.org to discover the many aspects of our history. Qualified Contact: Please send a cover letter and résumé by Feb. 8. Rice, on an eight-nation European tour, urged Europe to candidates may submit a résumé and cover letter to: Human put aside differences over the Iraq War and open a new chapter Resources, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN February 15, 2005, to Search Committee, c/o Fr. Tony 47876. If you prefer, you may fax your resume and cover letter to: Olges, 3926 Poplar Level Rd., Louisville, KY 40213, in relations with the United States to help it spread democracy (812) 535-3639. Deadline for applications is February 28, 2005. or to [email protected]. worldwide. Page 20 The Criterion Friday, February 11, 2005