Follow the archdiocesan pilgrimage to the World Meeting of Families, and Pope Francis’ visit to the U.S. at www.archindy.org/wmof. Complete coverage of the Holy Father’s visit in the Oct. 2 issue of The Criterion. Serving the Church in Central and Southern Indiana Since 1960 CriterionOnline.com September 25, 2015 Vol. LV, No. 50 75¢ Pope to Cubans: Look to future ‘Beautiful things happen here’ with hope, but care for each other SANTIAGO, Cuba (CNS)—A key task of a traveling pope is to confirm his brothers and sisters in the faith. For Pope Francis in Cuba, that ministry took on added importance as that country and its people stand on the threshold of potentially epochal change. Many people inside and outside Pope Francis Cuba hope that normalized U.S.-Cuban relations will lead to greater communication, trade and exchanges between the two countries. They also hope those experiences will lead to more freedom and democracy on the Caribbean island. The joy is contagious as Madeline Bonds, left, and Berton Graves share a memory and a laugh with their mother, Dorothy Porter, during time together at The immediate experience of some of the A Caring Place. The Catholic Charities Indianapolis program is marking its 25th year of providing day care services for older adults, and a daily respite former Soviet-bloc countries in their move for their caregivers. (Photo by John Shaughnessy) toward democracy 25 years ago showed that openness leads to change—and not all of it good, with a rise in consumerism, corruption A Caring Place celebrates 25 years of and a loss of a sense of struggling together for the common good. During his first-ever visit to Cuba on providing compassion, care for older adults Sept. 19-22, Pope Francis called for greater By John Shaughnessy dementia. “She’s here seven to eight hours a day freedom and respect for human dignity in the As their laughter turns into satisfied for five days a week, and they give her so country. But he also continually added his If one moment could capture the depth smiles, Madeline leans forward and gets much love and care. And it gives me time hope that the Cuban people would love their and the history of the love between an emotional as she says, “I saw her dying for myself. I thought I was kicking her to country, hold on to their tradition of caring aging parent and her grown children, this before my eyes, doing nothing. Now, she the curb if I did this, but I’ve learned how for society’s weakest members, and not lose a could be the one. always says she has a good day.” important it is for me, too, as a caregiver.” sense of pride in being Cuban. In this moment, 87-year-old Then she gives thanks to the place that Leonardo Fernandez, a Catholic and Dorothy Porter sits between the oldest she believes is responsible for her mother’s ‘That’s when it’s worth it all’ a member of the government-affiliated of her four children, Madeline Bonds, good days—A Caring Place, the Catholic That moment of joy shared by federation of university students, asked and her youngest child, Berton Graves. Charities Indianapolis program that is Dorothy and her two children touched Pope Francis on Sept. 20 in Havana for And the three of them are laughing with celebrating its 25th year of providing day the heart of Amy Sczesny, now in her words that would “renew in us the hope such pure joy as they remember how care services for older adults, and a daily fourth year as the director of A Caring that we can grow, study, work, walk and Berton—the baby of the family—never respite for their caregivers. Place. It’s the kind of moment she gets to be happy in this complex reality in which got in trouble with his mother when he did “This place has been truly a blessing experience often. we are living. something wrong as a child, and he still for both of us,” says Madeline, her mom’s “We had this one little lady in the later “Help us, Holy Father, to be young never does. primary caregiver who also has a full-time stages of dementia,” recalls Sczesny, a people who know how to welcome and It’s a moment to savor for Madeline job. “Her doctor is surprised she’s not in social worker who has dedicated 25 years accept those who think differently,” and to and Berton, a moment when the light of a nursing home by now. He tells me I’m to the care of elderly adults. “She rarely avoid the “great evils” of individualism and life shines in the eyes of their mother, doing a great job with her, but I tell him I talked, but she took a liking to me. One indifference. Young Cubans, he said, need who suffers from moderate-to-late-stage couldn’t do it without A Caring Place. See CARING, page 8 to “interpret the signs of our times and take See CUBA, page 9 Catholic values are at the heart of award recipients who strive to make a difference in lives of others to play sports in the Catholic Youth like I did when I was growing up. They Organization (CYO) program that had so needed someone and something to help positively influenced his life and the life of them develop their character and help his six children. them out of poverty.” After all, Dale knew that studies That combination of a grand vision showed that being involved in sports of how to make a difference and the and other activities helps children in a commitment to the small details to make number of ways, including academically it happen has long marked Dale’s life. By John Shaughnessy and spiritually. That combination has also defined the Yet on the following day, Dale’s lives of Dave Gehrich and Drs. Frank and Tom Dale couldn’t stop smiling as expression changed from smiling to Marianne Price. he watched the joy of the boys putting serious when he noticed that half the That’s why these four individuals from on their new football equipment and boys who showed up for practice didn’t the archdiocese will be honored during getting the awe-inspiring experience of have a shirt covering their football the Celebrating Catholic School Values practicing at the indoor facility of the pads. For Dale, it was a small but Awards dinner in Indianapolis on Oct. 26. Indianapolis Colts. telling moment. Dale and Gehrich will receive Career As a volunteer with the “It told me that a father figure wasn’t Achievement Awards, while the Prices will Mother Theodore Catholic Academies there in their lives,” Dale recalls about that be honored with the Community Service (MTCA), Dale wanted to give the children moment in 2010. “That’s what kept me Award. from the archdiocesan center-city going in trying to help them. They needed Here are the stories of the recipients. Indianapolis schools the same opportunity a father figure. They needed structure, just See AWARDS, page 2 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, September 25, 2015

Tom Dale AWARDS After 35 years of coaching in CYO, it would have been continued from page 1 understandable if Tom Dale stayed on the sidelines as his 20th Annual Celebrating Catholic grandchildren became involved in sports at St. Barnabas Dave Gehrich Parish in Indianapolis. Instead, Dale signed up this year to School Values Award Event In his tireless efforts to lead youths to a closer become the coordinator of the parish’s football program. • Date and time—Oct. 26, 6 p.m. relationship with God, Dave Gehrich always shares this “I’m almost 60, but I wanted to make sure my • Location—Grand Hall of Union Station at Crowne perspective: “Where we are is not who we are.” grandchildren got the right experience,” he says. “Football Plaza Hotel in Indianapolis. For Gehrich, those words are not only meant to reassure is one of the sports I really believe in at the grade school teenagers who are struggling in and high school level. It builds a lot • Featured speaker—Holy Cross Father one way or another, they’re also an of character and teaches teamwork.” Timothy Scully, founder of Alliance for Catholic opportunity for him to share his own This latest volunteer effort Education at the University of Notre Dame and struggles in life and faith. reflects the approach to life that director of the Institute for Educational Initiatives. He admits that he was “a complete guides the father of six and the • Honorees—Tom Dale of St. Barnabas knucklehead” as a youth. And he grandfather of 12. Parish in Indianapolis and Dave Gehrich of talks about how far he had strayed “There’s a Bible verse [Luke St. Catherine Parish in Decatur County will from his Catholic faith as an adult. 12:48] that roughly says, ‘When receive Career Achievement Awards. Drs. Frank Indeed, the father of three shares much is given to you, you’re Dave Gehrich Tom Dale and Marianne Price of St. Monica Parish in how he would drive his then-small expected to give back.’ And I’ve Indianapolis will receive the Community Service children to religious education classes on a Sunday learned that the more you give, the more you get back in Award. morning, walk them to the classroom, and return to his the intangibles.” car in the church parking lot, where he would read the Dale’s coaching career has earned him the • Purpose—While honoring people who live the newspaper instead of attending Mass. highest honor the archdiocese’s CYO gives, the values of their Catholic education, the event raises Then one Sunday while he was away on business, St. John Bosco Award. funds for scholarships to help low-income families his wife Angie—a non-Catholic at the time—took her The 1975 graduate of Roncalli High School in enroll their children in the Catholic school of their children to Mass, stayed to pass the time, and decided she Indianapolis has also been a member of the board of choice. wanted to become a Catholic. directors of the Mother Theodore Catholic Academies • Corporate sponsorship and ticket information— “On Holy Saturday night, I was sitting in the church for eight years, often raising scholarship funds for Contact Rosemary O’Brien in the archdiocese’s and watching the most important person in my life get students. And he has served St. Barnabas as a member of stewardship and development office by baptized,” he recalls. “I said to myself, ‘You’re a real the stewardship committee while also leading a capital phone at 317-236-1568 or 1-800-382-9836, idiot. You’ve been raised in the Church, and you didn’t do campaign that resulted in a new gym and classrooms for ext. 1568. She can also be reached by e-mail at anything with it.’ Watching her, I asked God to use me.” the parish. [email protected]. † For the past 15 years, Gehrich has served God as a Still, Dale turns the conversation to all the people who director of youth ministry, currently at St. Catherine Parish have influenced his life: his mother who made sure her in Decatur County. He has also expanded the reach of his children had a Catholic education; his grade school coach An ophthalmologist and founder of the Price Vision ministry beyond traditional expectations. Dave Hager who built up his confidence; and his wife of Group, Frank is an eye surgeon who specializes in cornea He uses humor and unusual props—including a shower 38 years, Joanie, who first caught his attention when they transplants in private practice. curtain—when he speaks to teenagers about faith. He also sang in the choir together at the former St. James School The couple also works together in the Cornea Research connects with them “where they are.” in Indianapolis. Foundation of America, a not-for-profit research and “I’m the vice president of a company, I travel a lot, “Joanie has been the best supporter of my efforts educational organization that they established in 1988. I’m busy, but God has put me in a position to be there for over the years, helping hold down the fort at home and With her doctorate in molecular genetics, Marianne is young people. I know nothing about girls’ volleyball, but I allowing me to help others less fortunate. Joanie and I executive director of the foundation while Frank is the go to their games. I go to their plays, their choir concerts. wanted our children to be in Catholic schools because chairman of the board. I’ve even been to a soil judging contest for Future Farmers we felt we were lucky with the teachers we had—and the The foundation has provided extensive training in of America. I text with them. I visit them at college. The formation of our faith. cornea transplants for eye doctors from 30 countries. days of being a youth minister are gone. We’re now in an “Catholic schools formed me into the man I am today.” Continuing research and a growing database also focus on era of being a minister to the youth.” improving people’s ability to regain their sight. He has also served the past 10 years as a chaplain/ Drs. Frank and Marianne Price “They have surgery, they can see again, and their lives resource coach for the North Decatur High School football Similar to most people who receive Community open up again,” Marianne says. “They have the chance to team, presenting motivational programs and leading Service awards, Drs. Frank and Marianne Price have see a sunset again or their grandchild for the first time.” prayers before and after games. never sought recognition for their The Prices also view their lives as a payback for He also leads a weekly religious education program on contributions to society. Instead, they the Catholic education they received from grade Wednesday night that draws 200 young people from the have looked to the parable of the school through college, including their years at the small, rural parish. three servants to guide their lives. University of Notre Dame, where Marianne was the “I’m 50 years old,” says Gehrich, a graduate of In Matthew 25:14-30, Jesus shares college’s first female valedictorian. Holy Spirit School and Cathedral High School, both in the story of a master who entrusts his “In Catholic schools, they’re constantly reminding Indianapolis. “I tried to retire this year from ministry. I money to three of his servants before you that you’re part of something bigger than yourself,” wasn’t going to do the football program at the high school taking a long trip. Two increase the Marianne says. and I was thinking of backing away from this [youth value of their master’s trust in them They’ve embraced that belief in leading their family of ministry], but I was politely told I wasn’t going to be Dr. Frank Price while the third servant buries his gift. four children and four grandchildren. allowed.” “We’re each given talents to do It has also led them to join Legatus, an organization Not that Gehrich minds. The fire still burns to serve different things, and you have to try for Catholic business leaders. And they try to model and God and young people. to use those talents to help people,” promote a staff-wide approach of “kindness and caring” “I try to let them know that, no matter what, at least one Frank says. “That’s what we try to toward their patients. person cares about them. Sometimes, they get so deeply do.” They have also contributed financially to Catholic dug into a hole they can’t get themselves out of it. I tell Marianne also sees a biblical schools, colleges and their parish, St. Monica in them, ‘You have been given everything you need by God connection to the couple’s efforts Indianapolis, where Marianne is a lector. to be an exceptional person.’ I try to get them to trust that. to preserve and restore the vision of “It’s all so integrated,” Frank says. “You want to “When young people realize that God isn’t an imposing Dr. Marianne Price people locally and globally. make sure you’re not burying your talents. Whether it’s figure, it gives them a sense of freedom. When you give “It’s healing,” she says. “Your gifts with your kids, your work, your Church—you’re always them the freedom to own their faith, they have an interest come from God, and you’re supposed to use your gifts to trying to give back. Everything we do comes from the in owning it.” glorify God.” gifts of God.” †

• Universal: Human trafficking—That human trafficking, the modern form of Pope Francis’ prayer intentions for October slavery, may be eradicated. • Evangelization: Mission in Asia—That with a missionary spirit the (To see Pope Francis’ monthly intentions, go to www.ewtn.com/faith/ Christian communities of Asia may announce the Gospel to those who are still papalPrayer.htm.) † awaiting it.

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Consecrated religious gather with archbishop to WAKE UP THE WORLD ! celebrate ‘different 2015 Year of Consecrated Life communities all focused toward God’

By Natalie Hoefer

Full veils, short veils, no veils. Franciscan Brother Moises Gutierrez, director of the archdiocesan Intercultural Habits and robes of brown, gray, white, blue, Office, left, and Dominican Father John Meany, pastor of St. Paul Catholic Center black and lavender. in Bloomington, chat during a reception at the Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Races including African, Caucasian, Filipino, Catholic Center in Indianapolis on Sept. 13. (Photos by Natalie Hoefer) Hispanic and Indian. The look of the religious men and women Top photo, sisters of different communities, including Franciscan Sisters of the at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis Immaculate Heart from India in the front row and Little Sisters of the Poor in on Sept. 13 was as varied as the different orders the second row, bow their heads during solemn evening prayer for consecrated serving throughout central and southern Indiana. religious at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis on Sept. 13. They came together to celebrate solemn evening prayer with Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin in honor of the Year of Consecrated Life. The archbishop also recognized those religious celebrating 25-, 50- and 75-year jubilees. “Certainly Pope Francis gave us this year for the Church as a whole to thank God for the gift of consecrated life, and for people like us to look at our past with gratitude, our present with serenity, Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin talks with and our future with hope,” the archbishop said Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate Father during his homily. Alan Bernardino Maria Wharton at a reception at the In 1997, St. John Paul II designated Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center in February 2—the Feast of the Presentation—as the Indianapolis. The Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate World Day for Consecrated Life to honor all men serve at Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center and women religious. in Bloomington. On Nov. 30, 2014, Pope Francis took this honor one step further by declaring that date through the Spirit is sending you in order to do even greater Three sisters from different orders in various locations across central and southern Feb. 2, 2016, as the Year of Consecrated Life. things” (#109-110). Indiana share stories in the Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center in “This year is a letter of encouragement for Sister Christabel Mary, a member of the Indianapolis during a reception for all consecrated religious in the archdiocese consecrated life,” Archbishop Tobin continued in Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of on Sept. 13. They are Carmelite Sister Martha Hall of the Carmelite Monastery in his homily. “This celebration tonight remembers Mary based in India, reflected on the solidarity Terre Haute, left; Franciscan Sister Martha Ann Rich of the Franciscan Sisters how consecrated life has encouraged the Church of the many religious orders present for the of Perpetual Adoration, who serves at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis; and in Indiana. prayer service. Providence Sister Marilyn Herber of the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of- “When you think of the role of religious in “I think when we get together and pray the-Woods, who currently lives and volunteers in Indianapolis. the history of this state, we can marvel at the together, and think of religious life, we are all works that were accomplished. We can say that one in Christ,” she said. “We have different the history of the Church—and probably the charisms, but one way to get to heaven; different history of the state— could not be complete ways and different communities, but all focused without the contributions of the Franciscan Sisters toward God.” of Oldenburg, or the Sisters of Providence at At a reception following the prayer service, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.” a spirit like that of a class reunion hovered The archbishop briefly addressed the history of in Assembly Hall at the Archbishop Edward religious life in general. T. O’Meara Catholic Center. Members of the “Dedication to the consecrated life became various religious orders in the archdiocese visible in the Church when martyrdom ceased to mingled, chatted and laughed. be a feature of the Christian life,” he explained. Providence Sister Theresa Clare Carr, a member “People feared they would lose the radical nature of the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the- Members of the Sisters of the Third Order Regular of St. Francis in Oldenburg of what it means to be a disciple of Christ. Woods for 65 years, was grateful to the pope for sing the entrance hymn during solemn evening prayer commemorating the “And so the Holy Spirit raised up women and dedicating the special year. Year of Consecrated Life. The service for consecrated religious in the archdiocese men who, forsaking all, sought to imitate Jesus in “It really put a spotlight on consecrated life, was led by Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in living a life of obedience.” both in recognition of the service religious have Indianapolis on Sept. 13. To encourage those living consecrated lives given over the years, and that there is still a need in the archdiocese to inspire more vocations, there,” she said. Archbishop Tobin quoted directly from Donning his order’s signature white robe, St. John Paul II’s 1996 apostolic exhortation, Dominican Father John Meany, pastor of St. Paul “Vita Consecrata:” Catholic Center in Bloomington, agreed. “Young people will not be deceived: when they “We’re grateful for the concern the Holy Father come to you, they want to see what they do not has shown us, the support,” he said. “That’s always see elsewhere. important. I thought it was important to be here “An immense task awaits you in the future: and support one another.” in a special way, young consecrated persons, by That support from the Holy Father is what most witnessing to their consecration, can lead their struck Franciscan Sister Kate Holohan, who has contemporaries to a renewal of their lives. been a member of the Sisters of the Third Order “An impassioned love of Jesus Christ is a Regular of St. Francis in Oldenburg for 62 years. powerful attraction for those other young people “[The Year of Consecrated Life has] come at whom Christ in his goodness is calling to follow a time where it’s really needed [because of] the Sisters of the Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy order from Africa serving in him closely and forever. Our contemporaries want struggles that women religious have gone through the archdiocese celebrate their vocation as consecrated religious during solemn to see in consecrated persons the joy which comes with Rome recently,” she said. evening prayer at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis on Sept. 13. Joining from being with the Lord. … “Some people ask if I’m worried about the them on the far right is Benedictine Sister Jennifer Mechtild Horner, prioress of “You have not only a glorious history to numbers of religious going down. But I’m not. Our Lady of Grace Monastery of the Sisters of St. Benedict in Beech Grove. remember and to recount, but also a great history “There will always be consecrated life. There still to be accomplished! Look to the future, where will always be a call there.” † Page 4 The Criterion Friday, September 25, 2015

Opinion

Making Sense of Bioethics/Fr. Tad Pacholczyk Jailed for defending marriage Kim Davis, the now famous clerk to be selectively applied by those who in Rowan County, Ky., who became make the claim. Nearly 18 months before Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 known for her Davis was jailed, and 15 months before the Most Rev. Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Publisher Mike Krokos, Editor refusal to issue Supreme Court decision on gay marriage, Greg A. Otolski, Associate Publisher John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus marriage licenses, another public servant in Kentucky named was arrested and Jack Conway, the state’s attorney general, incarcerated in failed to carry out his duty of defending September. the Kentucky Constitution that affirmed Editorial She had refused marriage to be between one man and to affix her one woman. signature to licenses He publicly refused to defend the being sought by law of the Commonwealth before the two people of the Supreme Court, and Conway was praised same sex, even after and celebrated for his decision by numerous the U.S. Supreme Court had legalized gay voices in the national media and in the legal marriage, noting that this would force her establishment. Conway’s refusal to perform to act against her conscience and her deeply this duty clearly contravened Kentucky law held religious convictions. KRS 522.020. Nevertheless, he was neither Her resolve to stop issuing licenses punished nor incarcerated for his failure to under these circumstances needs to be uphold the fundamental marriage laws of grasped for what it really is, namely, the state. a morally coherent course of action Second, it would be wrong to suppose that respects the authentic nature of that workers and employees are mere marriage, and recognizes the duties of an cogs in the machinery of governments or informed conscience. corporations, mindlessly following orders. Jonathan Adler, a law professor at Many German government officials and Case Western University in Cleveland, workers seemed to make this assumption noted that Kim Davis “asked to be the during the last World War. person who issues marriage licenses. And Officials and employees are rather called the state defines who is eligible to marry,” to assist their employers in an attentive and and sometimes “the eligibility changes.” collaborative way, so that the work of the Chaldean Catholic Archbishop Bashar Warda of Irbil, Iraq, gestures alongside In point of fact, however, he only begs institution or corporation they represent Melkite Archbishop Jean-Clement Jeanbart of Aleppo, Syria, during an Aug. 4 news the question under dispute. Opponents of is marked by integrity and sound ethics. conference at the Knights of Columbus 133rd Supreme Convention in Philadelphia. the Supreme Court’s Obergefell decision Davis sought to conscientiously protect the (CNS photo/Matthew Barrick, Knights of Columbus) stress that the state does not determine the integrity of marriage, and the work carried nature of marriage. Instead, it is nature out in the Clerk’s Office by declining that makes that determination through to issue licenses to two people of the ISIS is accomplishing its goal the radical complementarity of man and same sex. woman, a reality entirely outside the Third, when Davis was elected to the Although it was competing with you and take your wife and children.” purview of the state to redefine or negate. office of clerk in Rowan County, gay NBC’s “Sunday Night Football,” we Since his family needed him, he The unique and exclusive eligibility of marriage was still illegal, so she was elected hope that many of you watched CBS’s agreed, he said, and was reunited with one man and one woman to marry each to a position where, some time later, the “60 Minutes” on Sept. 13. It told the his family. But then the ISIS fighters other cannot be changed by court order any ground beneath her feet abruptly shifted, story of the 125,000 Christians who returned. “They said to me that in more than gravity can be overturned by and a new job description requiring her to have been forced by the Islamic State Islam, the Sharia says, girls that are court decree. violate her conscience was suddenly thrust (ISIS) to leave the country or be killed. 10 years old should get married.” Commenting on the Supreme Court upon her. Simply put, she hadn’t signed up “60 Minutes” is one of the few When they left, he and his wife were decision on gay marriage, Ed Peters, a for this. programs on TV that has reported “scared they were going to take our canonist in Detroit, explains it this way: Fourth, legality does not automatically on the plight of Iraqi and Syrian daughter from us,” so they escaped in “Five justices imposed on marriage [true equate to morality. If workers or officials Christians. Recently, TV has shown a taxi. They talked their way through marriage, natural marriage, traditional are asked to perform a gravely immoral the hundreds of thousands of refugees three ISIS checkpoints and traveled over marriage, whatever pleonastic phrase activity, even one sanctioned by a trying to get into Western Europe, back roads for four hours to Irbil where, one wishes to use] the lie that marriage legislature, a parliament or a Supreme especially Germany, but no mention is like Archbishop Sharaf, they now live includes the union of two persons of the Court, they must instead advert to a higher made of their religion. as refugees. But, as Archbishop Warda same sex. … The Court has published law, and individual conscience rights must Among those who were on is quick to point out, Irbil is only a naked, gross falsehood that tears be safeguarded to assure that they are not “60 Minutes” was Chaldean 40 kilometers from Daesh, the Arabic simultaneously at the fabric of law, forced to comply with serious wrongdoing. Archbishop Bashar Warda of Irbil in name for evil he uses for ISIS. language, family and society. The word In sum, Kim Davis’ measured actions northern Iraq, who was in Indianapolis ISIS is accomplishing what it has marriage has, and will always have, an at the Clerk’s Office in Kentucky offer last month visiting Archbishop Joseph said plainly it intends to do: wipe out objectively true meaning—no matter how a coherent and courageous response to W. Tobin. The Criterion told his story Christianity in Iraq and Syria. It is many times it has been degraded.” chaotic attempts to undermine marriage and on the front page of our Aug. 28 massacring Christians, and destroying Davis resolutely declined to lend her the rule of law. Our society needs more of issue. On “60 Minutes,” he explained churches from some of the most signature, and the authority of her office, to her coherence and courage, not less. how his congregation in Irbil has ancient Christian sites, going all the affirm this falsehood. swollen by more than 60,000 refugees way back to the Apostles. St. Paul was Even so, various commentators have (Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. as Kurdistan has become a safe converted to Christianity on the road to tried to insist that Davis was elected to earned his doctorate in neuroscience at refuge for Christians fleeing the Damascus, Syria, and there was already serve as a government official, and should Yale University and did post-doctoral work Islamic State. a Christian community there. You can’t carry out the provisions of the law even at Harvard University. He is a priest of the He made the same points during get much older than that. if she might not agree with them. But this Diocese of Fall River, Mass., and serves his interview on “60 Minutes” On “60 Minutes,” Archbishop Warda argument is flawed on at least four counts. as director of education at The National as he did during his interview by was clear that he wants other countries, First, the claim that public servants have Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia. The Criterion’s Sean Gallagher. including the United States, to take a stringent duty to uphold the law tends See www.ncbcenter.org.) † Another prelate on the program was military action to defeat ISIS because he Archbishop Nicodemus Sharaf of the is convinced that the Iraqi army can’t do Syrian Orthodox Church in Mosul, it alone. “For me, Daesh is a cancer,” Letter to the Editor one of 10,000 Christians who had to he said. “It’s a disease. So sometimes flee from that city. He was emotional you take some hard measures, Reopening of another home run with his comment, “We when he talked about taking five old unfortunate measures to deal and to treat are in the business of the transformation of books with him when he was given this cancer.” St. Anthony School souls, not just education.” five minutes to leave. Asked if he wanted to see a major brings joy to many, “I think they burned all the books,” military offensive to retake Mosul, Kathleen Naghdi he said. “And we have books from the he replied, “Yes, to get Iraq to its reader says Indianapolis first century of Christianity.” Video normal situation.” showed the desecration of the church This editorial was written before The Criterion newspaper’s account at what is believed to be the monastery Pope Francis spoke to the U.S. Congress of the return of St. Anthony School in Letters Policy of Mar Gorgis, just north of Mosul. on Sept. 24 and the United Nations on Indianapolis from charter to total Catholic Another interviewee was Sept. 25, so we don’t know what he school in the Sept. 4 issue reminds me The editors reserve the right to select Issah Al Qurain, who was at home might have said about ISIS. He has been of the Israelites coming home from and edit the letters based on space limitations, pastoral sensitivity and with his family in Iraq when working with moderate Muslims since Babylon. Enthusiasm and faith-filled content. ISIS fighters arrived. They took his the beginning of his papacy to promote remarks of the pastor, faculty and students Letters must be signed, but, for serious money and his family, and told him peace in the Middle East and to protect seem equivalent to “we are [were] like reasons, names may be withheld. to convert to Islam. He said, “In the Christians. At the same time, he has men dreaming.” Send letters to “Letters to the Editor,” beginning, I refused. I told them I was acknowledged in the past that sometimes Those of us from other parishes share The Criterion, 1400 N. Meridian Street, Christian, and I had my religion and action must be taken to stop terrorism. your happiness, St. Anthony School, and Indianap­olis, IN 46202-2367. they had their religion. But they told feel deeply the joy of hearing and being Readers with access to e-mail may send me, if you don’t convert, we will kill —John F. Fink the Word of God. letters to [email protected]. Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin hit The Criterion Friday, September 25, 2015 Page 5

Archbishop/Arzobispo Joseph W. Tobin

Rejoice in the Lord

Alégrense en el Señor

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A warm Hoosier welcome for Pope Francis s you read this column, frequently sets aside his script and his allow every human being to thrive and marriage and climate change, and too the Catholic Church in the published schedule to respond to the grow and be productive. little time will be spent discussing the AUnited States is celebrating the pastoral opportunities presented to him My second prediction: Some will fundamental principles underlying these historic pastoral visit of our Holy Father, along the way.) misunderstand the pope’s message and issues. Sad to say, the pope’s teaching on Pope Francis, to our country. On behalf Since I can’t comment on what has read into it an ideology that is contrary the dignity of all human life and the sacred of all the people of central and southern happened (or is happening now as you to the American spirit. If this happens, duty to care for and protect all that God Indiana who live in the Archdiocese read these words), let me offer a few I pray that everyone will keep an open has made will probably be overshadowed of Indianapolis, I offer a heartfelt reflections on what I believe is likely to mind and heart. The pope speaks as a by more superficial accounts of his Hoosier welcome! happen when Pope Francis visits us. You pastor, not a politician or an economist. message. I know something about Hoosier can then compare these “predictions” with What Pope Francis has to say about My final prediction, which is also my welcomes. Less than three years ago, the actual occurrences. social issues is no different than what his profound hope, is that the Catholic Church I experienced the warm hospitality of I must start with a disclaimer. predecessors—St. John XXIII, Paul VI, in the United States will experience a Catholics—and people from many other Although we Catholics believe that the St. John Paul II and Benedict XVI—said genuine renewal of faith and commitment traditions—as I began my ministry here. Bishop of Rome can—under very limited about these same issues. But Pope Francis because of our Holy Father’s visit. I also I have confessed before that I initially and strictly defined conditions—speak uses dramatic gestures (such as driving predict that all people of good will—our thought “Hoosier Hospitality” was just infallibly, an individual bishop is never in an old car) to illustrate the Church’s friends and neighbors here in Indiana a P.R. slogan. I learned quickly that infallible. Keep that in mind as I offer teaching. These gestures often capture and throughout the United States—will there is a genuine and heartfelt manner some predictions about what will happen attention and stir up controversy! recognize Pope Francis as a man of of welcoming that is distinctive to this when Pope Francis is in our midst! My third prediction is that the God whose only desire is to bring us region. It’s that welcome that I wish to My first prediction: The Holy Father now-familiar smile and evident sense of all together in pursuit of truth and the extend to Pope Francis as he arrives in the will speak about the poor and our need humor that characterize Pope Francis will common good of all. United States for his first visit here as the as people who have been blessed with dominate the mainstream and social media On behalf of the entire Catholic Bishop of Rome. abundance to play a leading role in accounts of his visit. Millions of people community in central and southern The Criterion’s publication schedule partnering with our sisters and brothers will experience (directly or virtually) the Indiana, and all our sisters and brothers in requires that I write this column several who are poor—both here at home and Gospel joy that this pope carries with him the state of Indiana, I offer a warm Hoosier weeks before it is printed and distributed throughout the world. The pope will on all of his pastoral visits throughout welcome to the man from Argentina who throughout our archdiocese. That challenge us to share our resources with the world. now serves as the Bishop of Rome. You means that I don’t know for sure what the poor, but he will also urge us to do My fourth prediction is that too are welcome here, Pope Francis. ¡Una Pope Francis will say or do when he is whatever we can to create the economic, much media attention will be given to cálida bienvenida de parte de todos los here. (As you probably know, this pope social and political conditions that can controversial issues such as same-sex hoosiers, Santo Padre! †

Una cálida bienvenida estilo hoosier para el papa Francisco l momento de leer esta columna, la a menudo deja a un lado su guion y el desarrollo, la productividad y la a explorar los principios fundamentales Iglesia Católica en Estados Unidos el programa publicado para atender a prosperidad de todos los seres humanos. que representan el trasfondo de estas Aestará celebrando la histórica las oportunidades pastorales que se le Mi segunda predicción: Algunos cuestiones. Es triste decirlo, pero es visita pastoral de nuestro Santo Padre, el presentan a lo largo del camino). malinterpretarán el mensaje del Papa y lo probable que las enseñanzas del Papa en papa Francisco, a nuestro país. En nombre Dado que no puedo comentar sobre asociarán a una ideología contraria a las cuanto a la dignidad de todas las formas de toda la gente del centro y del sur de lo que ha ocurrido (o está ocurriendo nociones sobre las que se fundamentan de vida humana y el deber sagrado de Indiana que vive en la Arquidiócesis ahora mientras usted lee estas palabras), los Estados Unidos. Si esto sucede, rezo cuidar y proteger a toda la creación de Indianápolis, ¡le extiendo una cálida permítame ofrecerle algunas reflexiones para que todos mantengan una mente y divina, se vean eclipsados por relatos más bienvenida al mejor estilo hoosier! sobre lo que considero que probablemente un corazón abiertos. El Papa habla como superficiales de su mensaje. Yo mismo he sido acreedor de la sucederá cuando el papa Francisco nos pastor, no como político o economista. Mi última predicción —que también hospitalidad de los hoosiers. Cuando visite; después, podrá comparar estas El discurso del Papa Francisco en cuanto encierra mi profunda esperanza—es que comencé aquí mi ministerio, hace menos “predicciones” con lo que sucedió en a las cuestiones sociales no es distinto la Iglesia católica en Estados Unidos de tres años, sentí el calor y la efusión realidad. del de sus predecesores, San Juan XXIII, experimente una genuina renovación de la bienvenida de los católicos y las Pero primero, quiero dejar algo en Pablo VI, San Juan Pablo II y Benedicto de fe y de su compromiso, motivada personas de otros credos que viven en claro: Si bien los católicos creemos XVI, pero realiza gestos simbólicos (como por la visita del Santo Padre. También Indiana. que el Obispo de Roma puede, en por ejemplo conducir un automóvil viejo) predigo que todas las personas de buena Debo confesar que al principio ciertas condiciones muy limitadas para ilustrar las enseñanzas de la Iglesia, voluntad, nuestros amigos y vecinos aquí pensaba que la “hospitalidad hoosier” no y estrictamente definidas, hacer y estas acciones a menudo llaman la en Indiana y en todo Estados Unidos, era más que un lema publicitario, pero declaraciones infalibles, ningún obispo es atención y crean controversia. reconocerán al papa Francisco como un pronto descubrí que esta región posee infalible. ¡Tenga esto presente al leer mis Mi tercera predicción es que la hombre de Dios cuyo único deseo es una forma característica, genuina y muy predicciones sobre lo que ocurrirá cuando sonrisa que ya resulta familiar para unirnos en la búsqueda de la verdad y del sentida de dar la bienvenida. Y esa es la el papa Francisco se encuentre entre todos y el evidente sentido del humor bien común. bienvenida que deseo extender al papa nosotros! que caracteriza al papa Francisco En nombre de toda la comunidad Francisco a su llegada a los Estados Mi primera predicción: El Santo Padre son los factores que predominarán católica del centro y el sur de Indiana, y Unidos en su primera visita aquí como hablará acerca de los pobres y de nuestro en las narraciones de los medios de de todos nuestros hermanos y hermanas Obispo de Roma. deber como personas bendecidas con comunicación y en las redes sociales. del estado de Indiana, deseo ofrecerle Para poder cumplir con el calendario abundancia, de desempeñar una función Millones de personas vivirán (de forma una cálida bienvenida a estilo hoosier de publicación del The Criterion debo de liderazgo para unirnos a nuestros directa o por vía virtual) el evangelio al hombre oriundo de Argentina que redactar esta columna varias semanas hermanos pobres, tanto aquí en casa como de alegría que este Papa predica en sus ahora se desempeña como el Obispo de antes de que el periódico se imprima en todo el mundo. El Papa nos presentará visitas pastorales en todo el mundo. Roma. Aquí lo recibimos con los brazos y distribuya a todo lo largo y ancho el desafío de compartir nuestros recursos Mi cuarta predicción es que los medios abiertos, papa Francisco. ¡Una cálida de la Arquidiócesis. Esto significa que con los pobres, pero también nos de comunicación dedicarán buena parte bienvenida de parte de todos los hoosiers, no sé con exactitud qué dirá o hará el exhortará a que hagamos todo lo posible del tiempo a asuntos controversiales Santo Padre! † papa Francisco durante su estadía aquí. para crear condiciones económicas, como el matrimonio de parejas del mismo (Como probablemente ya sabe, el papa sociales y políticas que favorezcan sexo y el cambio climático, y muy poco Traducido por: Daniela Guanipa Page 6 The Criterion Friday, September 25, 2015

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September 25-26 Lumen Christi School, St. Mark 5377 Acorn Road, Indianapolis. Lumen Dei October 2-3 Helpers of God’s Precious SS. Francis and Clare Parish, 580 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Tell City. Parish Picnic, Catholic Business Group, Most Holy Name of Jesus Infants Prayer Vigil, 5901 Olive Branch Road, Fall conference, “In the 10 a.m-6 p.m. CT, ham and Mass and monthly Parish, 89 N. 17th Ave., Terre Haute. 7:30 a.m. Mass Greenwood. Fall Festival, World, Not of the World,” beef shoot, food, handmade meeting, 6:30-8:30 a.m., Beech Grove. Oktoberfest, at the Carmelite Monastery at Fri. 5 p.m.-midnight, Sat. Fr. Christopher Roberts and quilts, games, raffle. breakfast, $15 per person. Fri. 5 p.m.-midnight, 59 Allendale, 9:25 a.m. parking noon-midnight, zip line, art Fr. John Hollowell, presenters, Information: 812-836-2481. Information: 317-435-3447 or Sat. 5 p.m.-11:30 p.m., on Ohio Blvd., 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $15 [email protected]. assemble on sidewalk in in the park, entertainment. September 29 authentic German food, Information: 317-859-4673. per person includes lunch. music, raffle. Information: front of Planned Parenthood Indiana Convention Center, Information: 317-632-3174 or Our Lady of the Greenwood 317-784-5454. at 30 S. 3rd St. for September 26 LumenChristiSchool.org. 100 S. Capitol Ave., Church, 335 S. Meridian St., prayers, 10 a.m. travel St. John the Evangelist Indianapolis. Celebrate Greenwood. First Friday October 3 to St. Patrick Adoration Church, 126 W. Georgia St., September 27 Life Dinner, presented by St. Anthony Parish, Chapel at 1807 Poplar St. St. Anthony Parish, Ryan celebration of the Most Indianapolis. Faithful Citizens Right to Life of Indy. Keynote 337 N. Warman Ave., for Divine Mercy Chaplet, Hall, 349 N. Warman Ave., Sacred Heart of Jesus, Mass, Rosary procession, 1 p.m., speaker is Dr. Alveda King, Indianapolis. St. Anthony completed around 10:30 a.m. Indianapolis. Euchre party, 5:45 p.m., exposition of the procession. Information: director of African-American and St. Barnabas parishes, 1:15 p.m., doors open at Blessed Sacrament, following faithful.citizens2016@ Outreach for Priests for Life, Mass until 10 p.m., sacrament “Saints in the Streets,” St. Michael Church, 12:30 p.m., $4 per person. 6:45 p.m., $65. Registration: gmail.com. Information: 317-636-4828. of reconciliation available. 8 a.m. Information: 145 St. Michael Blvd., rtlindy.org/upcoming-events/ Information: 317-888-2861 or 317-292-8964 or Brookville. First Saturday Primo Banquet Hall, celebrate-life-dinner/. [email protected]. [email protected]. Devotional Prayer Group, St. Michael Parish, Information: 317-582-1526. 2615 National Ave., 11400 Farmers Lane, NE, Mass, Exposition of the Indianapolis. Sisters of Bradford. Parish Picnic, September 30 St. Lawrence Church, St. Paul Parish, 202 E. Blessed Sacrament, rosary, St. Benedict, “Angels of 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., ham and St. Vincent de Paul Parish, 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Washington St., Greencastle. confession, meditation, 8 a.m. Grace … A Celebration of chicken dinner with dumplings 1723 I St., Bedford. Great Charismatic Mass, praise Knights of Columbus, Information: 765-647-5462. Women,” 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., quilts, Adventure Bible timeline and worship, 7 p.m., Mass Oktoberfest, food, kids $35 per person. Information: booths, raffles, silent auction. Sessions, 24-session Bible and healing prayer, 7:30 p.m. games, music, 4-11 p.m. Our Lady of Mount 317-788-7581. Information: 812-364-6646. Study, 7-8:30 p.m. each Information: 317-366-4854. Information: 765-720-5497 or Carmel Parish, 14598 Oak Wednesday, $35 per person [email protected]. Ridge Road, Carmel, Ind. Sarah Shank Golf Course, St. Gabriel Parish, for materials. Information: St. Nicholas Parish, 6461 E. (Diocese of Lafayette). Islam, 2901 S. Keystone Ave., Fall Festival at Fayette County 812-275-6539, ext. 227 or St. Nicholas Drive, Sunman. St. Mary Parish, Jihad and the Catholic Indianapolis. Nativity Knights Fairgrounds, 2690 N. Park [email protected]. Famous Turtle Soup 415 E. Eighth St., Faith, Al Kresta, presenter, of Columbus, charity golf Road, Connersville. 11 a.m.- Supper, also serving chicken New Albany. Fall Festival, 7-8:30 p.m., free-will offering. scramble, 8 a.m., $80 per 4 p.m., fried chicken dinner, October 2 noodle soup, pulled pork, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., food Information: 317-430-3448 person entry fee. Information: silent auction, Information: Marian University chapel, games, 5-9 p.m. Information: booths, inflatables, games. or diane.conover@ [email protected]. 765-825-8578. 3200 Cold Spring Road, 812-623-2964. Information: 812-944-0417. sbcglobal.net. †

Retreats and Programs $40 per person, registration deadline Red Mass at St. John the Evangelist Oct. 5. 21. Information: 812-535-2932 or October 9 [email protected]. Church in Indianapolis is set for Oct. 5 Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., The St. Thomas More Society of Michael Crowther, president and CEO Oldenburg. Movie night, The Theory of Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, an of the Indianapolis Zoo. Local attorney Everything, 6:30-9 p.m., freewill donation. 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. organization of Catholic lawyers and and United States Trustee for regions Information: 812-933-6437 or “Holy Matrimony: Sacrament of Christ in judges, will host a Red Mass celebrated 10 and 13 Nancy Gargula will receive [email protected]. His Church,” presented by Cardinal Raymond by Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin the Woman for All Seasons Award. October 9-11 L. Burke, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $35, includes at St. John the Evangelist Church, Dinner tickets are $50 for members Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House lunch. Information: 812-825-8642, ext. 1 or 126 W. Georgia St., in Indianapolis, at and $60 for non-members. Table and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Drive, [email protected]. 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 5. sponsorship is available for $550. St. Meinrad. “Looking Deeper into the Mass will be followed by For more information, contact Rule of St. Benedict,” Benedictine Father October 11 Oldenburg Franciscan Center, dinner at the nearby Crowne Rachel Van Tyle at 317-402-3090 or Harry Hagan, presenter, $235 single, $395 Plaza, with a keynote address by e-mail [email protected]. † double. Information: 812-357-6585 or 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Coffee talk: [email protected]. Walking with the Saints-St. John of the Cross, Franciscan Sister Amy Kistner, October 10 presenter, 10:45 a.m.-noon, freewill Oldenburg Franciscan Center, donation. Information: 812-933-6437 or 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. “Praying with Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish seeks [email protected]. Teresa of Avila,” Angela Nevitt-Meyer, volunteers for neighborhood service project presenter, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $25 per October 12 person. Information: 812-933-6437 or Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. Parishioners at Sacred Heart Parish in was selected from many applicants to [email protected]. 56th St., Indianapolis. Silent self-guided days, Indianapolis invite all who enjoy service The Fuller Center for Housing, which is Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or to help in a near southwest side service coordinating the project. Spirituality and Conference Center, www.archindy.org/fatima. project in the neighborhood surrounding Volunteers are needed, as well as 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary- the parish from Oct. 5-24. donations of money and supplies. of-the-Woods. “The Art of Journal (For a complete list of retreats as reported to The project, called “Miracle on For more information or to Writing,” Providence Sister The Criterion, log on to www.archindy.org/ Caven Street,” involves the building of volunteer or donate, log on to Connie Kramer, facilitator, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., retreats.) † a home for a needy family. The family www.fullercenter.org/centralindiana. †

Two Benedictine sisters make first monastic profession at Our Lady of Grace Monastery Sisters of Providence hosting Fall Discernment Weekend on Oct. 16-18 Criterion staff report All single Catholic women ages prayer and reflection, and time to get Benedictine sisters Gayla Marie Aspromonte and 18-42 are invited to learn more about to know the Sisters of Providence Susan Nicole Reuber made their first monastic profession on becoming a Sister of Providence during and other women in discernment who June 13 at Our Lady of Grace Monastery in Beech Grove. the order’s Fall Discernment Weekend have similar questions about life as a Sister Gayla Marie of Durango, Colo., is the daughter on Oct. 16-18 at Saint Mary-of- woman religious. of Sheila Ann and the late Dominic Aspromonte. She the-Woods. The weekend is free, and includes received her bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from the The event, which coincides with the housing and meals. University of Colorado. Prior to her entrance at Our Lady Saint Mother Theodore Guérin Fest and To register, call Providence Sister of Grace Monastery, Sister Gayla Marie was a hospital the congregation’s 175th anniversary Editha Ben at 812-535-2895, or e-mail pharmacist. During her second year in the novitiate, she celebration, will include time for her at [email protected]. † Sr. Gayla Marie worked as a part-time staff pharmacist at St. Vincent Anderson Aspromonte, O.S.B. Regional Hospital in the Lafayette Diocese. Sister Susan Nicole of Evansville, Ind., is the daughter of Paul and Linda Reuber. She received a bachelor’s Jubilarian celebrates 75 years degree in secondary education/English from Franklin College and a master’s degree in education from Indiana Sister Gracita Daly, a Sister of Charity of Blessed Wesleyan University. Prior to her entrance into the Virgin Mary with ties to the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, monastery, Sister Susan Nicole taught at Switzerland County celebrated 75 years in religious life on Sept. 6. Middle School in Vevay and at Roncalli High School in Sister Gracita of Burlington, Iowa, entered the Indianapolis. She is now serving full time in the English congregation on Sept. 8, 1941, professed first vows department at Roncalli. on March 19, 1944, and final vows on Aug. 15, 1949. First monastic profession covers a span of three to six years. She served as a volunteer for United Senior Action in During this time, the sisters live as vowed community Indianapolis, and has taught in many states throughout members while continuing to study and engage in a full-time the nation. Sr. Susan Nicole ministry and discernment of a lifelong commitment. For the To send a congratulatory message to Sister Gracita on Reuber, O.S.B. next three years, they promise stability in the monastery, her jubilee or to donate to the congregation on her behalf, fidelity to the monastic way of life, and obedience. † Sr. Gracita Daly, B.V.M. log on to www.bvmcong.org/whatsnew_jubs.cfm. † The Criterion Friday, September 25, 2015 Page 7 Painting by young adult Catholic will be used to promote vocations

By Sean Gallagher another intercessor to my prayer family. I definitely asked his prayers for the The canonization of St. Junipero Serra painting.” by Pope Francis on Sept. 23 during a The 18-inch by 24-inch oil painting Mass outside the Basilica of the National features St. Junipero wearing a Franciscan Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in habit carrying a walking staff shaped like Washington drew the attention of Catholics a cross because he is known for walking across the country, and helped introduce across Mexico and California in spreading them to the 18th- century Franciscan the Gospel. Behind him is Mission missionary to present-day California. San Carlos Borromeo, which he founded But members of Serra International and where he is buried. The Pacific Ocean have known about and had a devotion to is also depicted in the background. St. Junipero for decades. “Junipero Serra and his work in The Indianapolis branch of the founding the missions of California are organization that promotes vocations to the important parts of our history as Catholics priesthood and religious life was founded in the United States, and their story is in 1951. often forgotten when the history of our Now Serrans in Indianapolis and staff country is recounted,” said Father Eric members of the archdiocesan Vocations Augenstein, archdiocesan vocations Office will use a newly painted image director. “I hope that bringing more of St. Junipero to encourage people to attention to Serra at this time of his Father Eric Augenstein and Michael McCarthy hold a painting of St. Junipero Serra in the consider their call from God. canonization will encourage people to St. Alphonsus Liguori Chapel in the Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center in Indianapolis. The painting, the image of which will learn from his missionary zeal and perhaps The painting, created by McCarthy, was commissioned by the archdiocesan Vocations Office and be used on vocations prayer cards and even be inspired in their own journey as the Indianapolis Serra Club. It will be used on prayer cards and posters to promote priesthood and posters, is the creation of Mike McCarthy, missionary disciples.” religious vocations. (Photo by Sean Gallagher) a young adult member of St. John the Carl McClelland, vice president for Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis. vocations for the Indianapolis Serra Club, the schools and the parishes,” said us to reflect on how God is calling us to An outreach coordinator for the was impressed by how the painting is McClelland, a member of Immaculate use our own gifts and talents as people of archdiocesan Catholic Charities’ refugee “very colorful and positive.” He hopes Heart of Mary Parish in Indianapolis. “The faith to build up the kingdom.” settlement program, McCarthy will soon it will help the club draw more people canonization of Blessed Junipero Serra, The prospect that his painting may begin work full time in creating sacred art. across central and southern Indiana into its our namesake, helps with that. Now we inspire the vocational discernment of “I love the saints,” McCarthy said. ministry of vocations promotion. have something that we can give out to Catholics across central and southern “[St. Junipero] just adds another brother, “We want to get more involved in people as we go along.” Indiana is astonishing for McCarthy. Father Augenstein was glad that the “I think it’s amazing,” he said. “I’m Vocations Office and the Serra Club were humbled that I was asked to make this ‘We want to get more involved in the schools and able to commission a young adult Catholic painting. I hope it’s something beautiful to create this new painting of St. Junipero. that people can respond to and pray with.” the parishes. The canonization of Blessed Junipero “There are extraordinary gifts and Serra, our namesake, helps with that. Now we talents in people all around us,” Father (For more information on vocations have something that we can give out to people as Augenstein said. “At the heart of to the priesthood and religious life in we go along.’ discernment is discovering how God is the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, log calling you to use your particular gifts on to www.HearGodsCall.com. For and talents to build up the kingdom and to more information on the Indianapolis —Carl McClelland, vice president for grow in holiness. Serra Club, log on to serraindy.org. vocations for the Indianapolis Serra Club “When we see other people using their For more information on the artistry gifts—like Mike using his artistic ability of Michael McCarthy, log on to to paint an image of a saint—it can compel www.michaelmccarthyart.com.) † Oct. 4 Mass will help St. Agnes Parish in Nashville celebrate 75 years of faith Special to The Criterion

St. Agnes Parish, 1008 McLary Road in Nashville, will celebrate its 75th anniversary Cƒã«Ê½®‘ L®¥› with a 2 p.m. Mass on Oct. 4. Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin will be the principal celebrant. ÖٛݛÄãÝ Concelebrating the Mass with the archbishop will be Father Eric Augenstein, current sacramental minister at the parish, and Msgr. Mark Svarczkopf, Father Stanley Herber, R›½®¦®ÊçÝ L®›Ùãù Father Clem Davis, Msgr. Paul Koetter, Msgr. Fred Easton and Father Eric Johnson, all former sacramental ministers of the parish. This year Sacred Heart’s Catholic Life Series will be at the The parish dates its founding to the opening of a modest log chapel in 1940 at the north Parish Hall, 1125 S. Meridian St. on October 5, 6, and 7. edge of town. The donors for the purchase of the land at that site were a Bloomington We will explore the concept of religious liberty. This has couple, Joseph and Agnes Nurre, who wished to make a memorial of thanksgiving for their children. been a topic that has been the subject of signicant Now that 75 years have passed, the people of St. Agnes are expressing their debate for a few years, most recently in the States of thanksgiving for their parish that continues to grow in spirit and faith. The congregation outgrew the small chapel, and now worships in a beautiful new church that was built and Indiana and Kentucky. We will explore this topic through dedicated in 2003. the legal and moral perspecƟves. After the anniversary Mass, parishioners and guests will share a luncheon at The Seasons Lodge in Nashville. To commemorate the occasion, a time capsule will be Monday, October 5: Religious Liberty and the ConsƟtuƟon of the buried which will be opened at the 100th anniversary of the parish. United States of America by Fr. Jeremiah Lynch S.J. Prior to his For more information on the parish anniversary Mass, call 812-988-2778 or entrance into the Jesuit Community, Fr. Jeremiah was a prosecutor in 812-988-0932. † Cook County (Chicago), Illinois. He brings to the discussion a rich legal background and his dedicated service to the Church as a Catholic Saturday, Oct. 17 and Sunday, Oct. 18 priest. He is currently Associate Pastor of Sacred Heart and St. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Patrick. Tuesday, October 6: Moral Dimensions of Religious Liberty by Fr. FEST! Tom Nairn, OFM. Fr. Tom is the Senior Director of Ethics at Catholic Join the Sisters of Providence in Health AssociaƟon. Fr. Tom has previously lectured at the Catholic celebrating 175 years and Life series at Sacred Heart on Sexuality/ReproducƟon, and the continue the legacy. Development of Conscience. Fr. Tom has been with Catholic Health AssociaƟon for 6 years and has lectured in various parts of the world. At the FEST, you will: Registration • Learn more about the role of • Relive the foundation story of deadline is devotion and prayer in the life of the Sisters of Providence and meet Wednesday, October 7: Panel Discussion: Fr. Jeremiah and Fr. Tom the people of God. characters from Mother Theodore’s will lead discussion on a number of issues that surface on Monday and • Participate in workshops that will Journals and Letters. Oct. 12 nourish your love for prayer, music, • Enjoy keynote speaker, Father Mark Tuesday. history, spirituality, and sustainability. Joseph Costello, OFM Cap.

Each evening will begin with a light super at 6:30 p.m. at the Parish The FEST is a great way to nourish your faith life and spend Hall 1125 S. Meridian. DonaƟon $10. time with family and friends! Cost: $20 per person or $75 for families of four or more Please call for a reservaƟon 317-638-5551. (meals and housing not included) For more information visit: Fest.SaintMotherTheodore.org or call 812-535-2952 Page 8 The Criterion Friday, September 25, 2015

program of Catholic Charities Indianapolis. CARING “We joke that we’re a Catholic continued from page 1 organization in a Presbyterian church, and the majority of our clients are day, her son came to pick her up. I told Southern Baptists,” Sczesny says with a her, ‘Let me walk with you to see your laugh. “We’re very ecumenical.” son.’ She stood up and gave me a kiss She also says they’re indebted to the on the cheek. It’s the little gifts they still first leader of A Caring Place, Providence have to offer. We can receive them if we Sister Susan Dinnin, who created a take the time.” foundation of compassion and care from Her smile widens as she adds, “The her start in 1990 to her retirement in 2012. participants are great. I always say, ‘It “Sister Susan showed her love to the doesn’t make any difference how confused folks every day,” Sczesny says. “We they are. If you work with them and get wouldn’t be where we are without her to know them, you’ll find there are things foundation. We can take time with our that connect with them, that bring them clients. We don’t have to bill every back into our world.’ That’s when it’s 15 minutes. We provide the care that’s worth it all.” needed. We learned that from Sister Susan To tap into those moments, the staff and her staff, and it’s carried over.” of A Caring Place creates “Life Story” Sister Susan downplays her booklets for each of the participants. They involvement, preferring to focus on the collect photos and information about the difference A Caring Place has made person’s past, including family details, in 25 years. favorite desserts, past employment and “They will always be special years longtime interests. in my life,” says Sister Susan, whose Providence Sister Susan Dinnin, left, and Amy Sczesny pose for a photo during the 25th anniversary In Dorothy’s “Life Story,” the details “retirement” includes working as a celebration of A Caring Place on Sept. 18. The two women have established a tradition of include her love of chocolate, her 50 years caregiver one-on-one in the homes of the compassionate care while directing the Catholic Charities Indianapolis program that provides day care of teaching Sunday School, her joy of elderly. “I just reflect on the many people services for older adults. (Submitted photo by Brandi Wetherald) singing in her church choir, her memories who come through those doors, and I of traveling to Mexico, California and think of how all those lives have been things happen here, and what relationships “As an example, we have a couple here New Orleans, and the fact that even though enriched by these people coming together. are formed here.” who has been married for 65 plus years, but she didn’t graduate from high school I know I’m a better person because of the they couldn’t celebrate because she’s going she made sure all of her four children relationships that were formed there.” The magic of caring through treatments for cancer and he’s been graduated from college. Her memories of A Caring Place are tied During her leadership, Sister Susan hospitalized several times,” Sczesny says. “Being here gets her out of her to stories of those relationships. established fundraising efforts to provide “We’re going to have an anniversary party solitude,” Berton says. “She’s not just able One of her favorite stories involves a outings for the adults, including trips with a wedding cake, punch and a gift. The to sit back. She’s more of a participant woman named Ina who wasn’t convinced to Indianapolis Indians baseball games, money for that will come from the Bucket instead of an observer. She has physical that A Caring Place was the right setting for Indiana Fever basketball games, and Dairy Wish.” and mental activities here. It gives you her. Ina looked at the other adults there—a Queen and Steak n’ Shake. The 25 years of A Caring Place peace of mind knowing she’s well taken mix of whites, blacks and Hispanics— “We also use the money to help people represent the fulfillment of a wish for many care of.” and realized that interacting with people enter the program while they’re waiting adults, their caregivers and the staff there. of different races had rarely been a part for their funding source to be approved,” “Most of our clients are at the poverty ‘Beautiful things happen here’ of her life. Sczesny says. “That’s another part of level,” Sczesny says. “We provide care, but While each person has a “Life Story” at “She had her concerns,” Sister Susan Sister’s legacy.” we also buy shoes for them if we see they A Caring Place, so does the facility. recalls about Ina, a Caucasian. “But she Hoping to supplement that legacy, are worn out. Sometimes, we even provide Housed in a few rooms at Fairview became fast friends with a woman of the Sczesny surprised Sister Susan during clothes and underclothes. But we give them Presbyterian Church at 46th Street and African-American community, Lucille. I the “Magic of Caring” 25th anniversary as bingo prizes because they have a lot of Capitol Avenue in Indianapolis, A Caring could talk to you for an hour about them, celebration of A Caring Place on Sept. 18. pride. And they just think it’s wonderful. Place began in 1990 as a collaboration of but I’ll just tell you this. At the death of Sczesny told Sister Susan that she was “It’s like one of the women who comes four congregations in the area at the time— Ina’s only child, there was only one person creating a “Bucket Wish” in her honor here. Every morning, we ask her, ‘How St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, University she requested to sit with her in the front that would help the facility recognize are you doing today, Mary?’ She grins and Park Christian Church, Faith United row of the church. That was Lucille. That and celebrate significant moments in the says, ‘I’m blessed. I love it here.’ Christian Church and Fairview. Now, it’s a spoke volumes to me about what beautiful adults’ lives. “That’s the way we all feel.” † Biannual grants awarded to parishes, schools and archdiocesan agencies Criterion staff report and Development. Expansion Fund; $2,000 for funding for day of Grant applications are due to the archdiocese for the reflection on liturgical ministries. During the spring of 2015, nearly $350,000 was awarded two grant allocation periods on April 30 and on Oct. 31 • Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Beech Grove; in grant monies to parishes, schools and agencies in the each year. James P. Scott Fund; $25,000 for security system for Archdiocese of Indianapolis. The grants awarded for the spring of 2015 are as follows: parish and school grounds. The grants, awarded twice a year, are made available • St. Paul Catholic Center, Bloomington; Growth and • Prince of Peace Parish, Madison; Home Mission through the St. Francis Xavier Home Mission Endowment Expansion Fund; $7,763 to purchase tables and chairs Fund; $19,000 to fund preliminary costs for church Fund, the Growth and Expansion Endowment Fund and for meeting rooms. restoration project. the James P. Scott Endowment Fund. These grants were • St. Mary Parish, New Albany; Home Mission Fund; • Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Indianapolis; Home made possible through the generosity of archdiocesan $60,000 for a new boiler. Mission Fund; $35,000 for roof repairs. parishioners, who set up the endowments. • Catholic Charities Indianapolis; Growth and Expansion • St. Susanna Parish, Plainfield; James P. Scott Fund; The grant process is jointly administered by the Fund; $20,000 to provide expanded professional $17,593 for tornado shutters and classroom locks. archdiocesan Finance Office and the Office of Stewardship mental health services in parishes and schools. • St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities, New Albany; Growth • Holy Family Parish, Oldenburg; James P. Scott Fund; and Expansion Fund; $12,500 for repairs and updates $32,215 to replace roofs and windows in school to facility. 8th Annual St. Vincent de Paul building. • Terre Haute Catholic Charities Food Bank; FRIENDS OF THE POOR® WALK • Catholic Charities Tell City; Growth and Expansion James P. Scott Fund; $50,000 for matching grant for Fund; $3,400 to update office technology. endowment contributions to support new facility. Saturday, September 26, 2015 • Cohort #3, Eastside Catholic Community; Growth and • St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Bedford; Growth and Expansion Fund; $23,950 to upgrade and integrate Please join us for this fun and charitable event as we help existing fire alarms. heighten national awareness of the challenges faced by the • Catholic Charities, Bloomington; Growth and nation’s poor and raise significant funds for our valuable St. Nicholas Expansion Fund; $11,100 for maintenance, repairs and services. All funds raised locally will be used locally. Turtle Soup HVAC at Becky’s Place. Location: Washington Park, 3130 E. 30th Street • Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Clinton; Home Mission Time: Registration 9 AM, walk/run starts at 10 AM Supper Fund; $30,000 for new rectory project. Distance: Choice of 1–3 mile routes Register: Go to www.indysvdpwalk.org to register Friday, October 2, 2015 (For information on how to apply for the grants, or to help one of the four neediest SVdP conferences Serving 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM log on to www.archindy.org/finance/grant.html, in the city by donating to “Virtual Vicky.” or contact Stacy Harris in the Finance Office at Sponsored by: Featuring: [email protected], or by phone at 317-236-1535 or • St. Nicholas Famous 800-382-9836, ext. 1535.) † Turtle Soup • Chicken Noodle Soup • Fish and Pulled Pork Sandwiches • Carry out available • Beer Gardens • Games for the whole family

Directions: • I-74 to the Sunman-Milan exit #156 • Turn south on SR 101 to Sunman (approx. 4 miles) svdpindy.org St. Nicholas Church • After RR tracks turn right and follow signs to 6461 E. St. Nicholas Dr. St. Nicholas Church (approx. 3 miles) Society of St. Vincent de Paul Sunman, IN 470147 3001 E. 30th Street • Indianapolis, IN 46218 www.stnicholas-sunman.org Contact the parish office with any questions License: 2015-138621 (812)623-2964. The Criterion Friday, September 25, 2015 Page 9 Serve people, not ideology, pope tells Cubans at Havana Mass HAVANA (CNS)—As Cubans finally face the prospects of calmer relationships and greater ease of communication and commerce with the United States, Pope Francis told the Cuban people that love and service, not anyone’s ideology, are the keys to their happiness. “We do not serve ideas, we serve people,” the pope told hundreds of thousands of people gathered in Havana’s Revolution Square for Mass on Sept. 20. For decades, the square has been the site of major communist government rallies, and is dominated by a huge image of Ernesto “Che” Guevara, an Argentine Marxist who became a leader in the Cuban Revolution of the 1950s. The image of Che was prominent at the pope’s Mass, but so was a banner proclaiming Pope Francis a “missionary of mercy,” and an even bigger image of the merciful Jesus. After decades of communism, Mass attendance in Cuba is low. Even the Vatican reports that only 60 percent of the population is baptized Catholic. But as a sign of the pope’s hopes for the growth of the Church in Cuba, he granted an exception to his normal practice of personally giving Communion only to the altar servers and other ministers at his public Masses. Five Cuban children received their first Communion from the pope at the Mass. In his homily, Pope Francis focused on an aspect of Jesus’ ministry that he tries to imitate: First of all, identify the good in a person, then help or challenge him or her to build on that good instinct or behavior. Using the normal Sunday Mass readings, the pope’s homily was a reflection on the Gospel passage from St. Mark in which the disciples are arguing about who among them is the greatest, and Jesus asks what they were discussing. “We, too, can be caught up in these same arguments: Who is the most Pope Francis and Cardinal Jaime Ortega Alamino of Havana arrive to celebrate Mass in Revolution Square in important?” the pope said. Havana on Sept. 20. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) “I remember more than once, at family gatherings, children being asked: ‘Who do you love more, Mommy or Daddy?’ ” he said. “It’s like asking them: ‘Who is the most important for you?’ ” In the lives of individuals and nations, he said, the question of who is most Visit to Cuban important can take on historic importance because it motivates action and choices. “The history of humanity has been marked by the answer we give to this question,” he said. shrine gives “Jesus is not afraid of people’s questions; he is not afraid of our humanity or the different things we are looking for,” Pope Francis told the crowd, which pope quiet had filled the square before the sun came up. “He knows the ‘twists and turns’ of the human heart, and, as a good teacher, he is always ready to encourage and support us.” time for prayer Jesus takes “our searching, our aspirations, and he gives them a new horizon” SANTIAGO, Cuba (CNS)—In one of the and challenges people, he said. Jesus sets aside the “right answers,” and replaces calmer, more intimate moments of his visit to them with the standard of love as the measure of all. Cuba, Pope Francis and the country’s bishops Love, he said, is lived in a concrete commitment to caring for others— offered special prayers to Cuba’s patroness, especially the most vulnerable. It does not see superiority, or the best jobs with Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre. the best benefits, and it is not about helping just “my people” or “our people,” The prayer on Sept. 21 at the Shrine of he said. Such an attitude always leads to judging and excluding some people Our Lady of Charity marked the end of a as outsiders. long day for Pope Francis, a day that began “Being a Christian entails promoting the dignity of our brothers and sisters, in Havana, included a Mass and blessing in fighting for it, living for it,” he said. Holguin, and ended in Santiago de Cuba, on Pope Francis said he knows the Cuban people and the Catholic Church in the eastern tip of the island. Cuba have suffered. Yet, he said, they still know how to celebrate, to praise God Before the prayer service, the pope spent and to serve others. close to 45 minutes meeting with Cuba’s The greatness of a people and a nation, he said, is how it serves 17 bishops. As is his custom with bishops’ the vulnerable. conferences with few members, the pope did Cardinal Jaime Ortega Alamino of Havana addressed the pope at the end not have a prepared speech for the meeting, Pope Francis places flowers at the statue of of the Mass “in the name of the Cuban people—the Catholics and many other which was private. Our Lady of Charity, patroness of Cuba, in the believers, as well as nonbelievers. Thank you for coming to visit our land, our Pope Francis spent about 10 Minor Basilica of the Shrine of Our Lady of Charity beloved Cuba; thank you for sowing with your pontificate, good and necessary minutes in silent prayer in front of the in El Cobre, Cuba, on Sept. 21. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) questions in our consciences, which had been sleeping and accustomed Marian statue. The brief, formal prayer to mediocrity.” that followed highlighted how the title minds and hearts of all Cubans, inside and He particularly thanked the pope “for promoting the process of renewing “Our Lady of Charity” reflects the truth that outside the country, as a sign of hope,” said relations between Cuba and the United States, which will bring such benefit to God is love, and that he sent his son into the prayer recited by the pope. our people.” the world. Addressing Mary as “mother of Normal, friendly and cooperative relations, the cardinal said, should The prayer asked God, through Mary’s reconciliation,” he prayed that she would reach not just the highest political levels in both countries, but also promote intercession, to “give full freedom to the gather her scattered children, and “make the reconciliation between people in Cuba and Cubans who emigrated. children of God.” Cuban nation a home of brothers and sisters,” “Only love and forgiveness among us will be a valid means for a true and “Your name and image are sculpted in the who open their hearts and minds to Christ. † peaceful renewal of our Cuban nation,” the cardinal said. †

Pope Francis has been pondering publicly for weeks, and he the archbishop said. CUBA returned to the notion when he met the youths. Jesuit Father At Mass in Holguin, Pope Francis insisted that even continued from page 1 Federico Lombardi, the papal spokesman, explained to someone who seems to be an enemy—or even “a traitor” reporters in Holguin on Sept. 21 that “social friendship is like the tax collector St. Matthew was—can change, sharing hands to build a Cuba, as our national hero Jose Marti said, solidarity with a heart,” and a commitment to dialogue and his conviction that each person has the potential to become ‘with all and for the good of all.’ ” to caring “for the smallest” members of society. a better person and, in fact, a friend. Pope Francis responded by explaining that “what gives Pope Francis told the young people to beware of Throughout his pontificate, the pope has emphasized his hope to a people” is not simple optimism, but is people thinking they need to “throw stones at those who belief that goodness exists in every person, including the working together, even when things get tough, to make are different.” communists he knew in Argentina. Although he said their change and build something good. “Why not extend a hand and look for what we have in ideology was flat-out wrong, it did not prevent him from Ideological and even religious “cliques” not only can common,” he said. identifying and admiring what was good in them. slow progress, they can sow enmity, he said. In Buenos Aires, he said, he watched a new parish The merciful gaze of Jesus, a motif common in “Social friendship” and “social enmity” are themes building an oratory for the young people. All sorts of people Pope Francis’ homilies, is a filter that recognizes each turned out to help. “I went at the invitation of the pastor person as a brother or sister, created by God. It is the same and I saw that one of them, who studied architecture, was filter that Cubans must use to see each other—whether they a communist. Another was a practicing Catholic, but they stayed in Cuba or emigrated—and one that Cubans and were all working together. U.S. citizens must use as well. “Social friendship builds,” he said, “enmity destroys, But while those relationships need to develop further, and the world is destroying itself with war because we do Pope Francis asked Cubans to take care of each other. not understand that we have something in common.” Cuba’s Catholic community, he said, has known Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski of Miami, who traveled suffering, yet it knows how to stand “with open arms, to to Cuba with a group of pilgrims, told Catholic News keep walking in hope.” Service in Holguin, “Cubans want to have hope, and they As things change, he said on Sept. 20 at a Mass in want to have hope for a future here in Cuba.” Havana, “care for and be at the service of the frailty of your Especially for young Cubans, he said, there lingers a brothers and sisters. Do no neglect them for plans which feeling that they only way they can realize their dreams is can be seductive, but are unconcerned about the face of the People cheer as Pope Francis arrives to celebrate vespers with to leave the island. person beside you.” priests, religious and seminarians at the cathedral in Havana on “We want a future of hope for Cuba and the Cuban The importance of an individual or of a nation, he said, Sept. 20. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) people, and that is what the Church is working for here,” is measured by care for one another. † Page 10 The Criterion Friday, September 25, 2015 Oct. 17 conference to promote ‘revolutionary’ hope

Special to The Criterion these ideas and institutions are unique products of the The Invention of Religious Liberty.” Judaeo-Christian tradition, and may not be possible apart There will also be opportunities for discussion and for Christian faith revolutionized the world—and it’s from it. questioning the authors. Papandrea, who is also a singer- poised to do it again. The daylong conference will be held from 9:15 a.m. songwriter, will perform his music as well. That’s the message of authors Mike Aquilina and to 3 p.m. on Oct. 17 at St. Simon the Apostle Parish, Papandrea said the conference will be hopeful and James Papandrea in their book Seven Revolutions: How 8155 Oaklandon Road, in Indianapolis. It was the forward-looking. Christianity Changed the World and Can Change it Again inspiration of parishioner Richard Grebenc, who has “The book ends on a hopeful note, with practical (Image, 2015). The book will be the theme of a one-day taught theology at several U.S. universities. advice for what each of us can do to change the world. conference in Indianapolis in October. “With issues surrounding life, marriage, and religious We have something the world needs—something greater “Without Christianity, there would be no concept of the freedom being so prominent these days,” Grebenc said, than any one of us, something more ancient and more equality of all people,” explained Papandrea, who teaches “it seemed to me that the lessons from history that we can true than whatever the secular culture is selling at any history at Garrett-Evangelical learn from Mike and Jim, and given moment.” Seminary in Chicago. “There how we can apply them today, Evangelization is the job not so much of institutions would be no such thing as deserved a wider audience as of ordinary Christians, Papandrea added. “The Church human rights.” and would be of great value to converted the world, one neighbor at a time, by loving His co-author, Aquilina, the faithful in these troubling that neighbor.” agreed, adding: “Christianity and confusing times.” Papandrea and Aquilina have written, between them, introduced the ideas into The authors are more than 50 books on Christian history, doctrine and the bloodstream of our scheduled to give four talks: devotion. Papandrea is a noted scholar of the ancient civilization. Before Christ, “The Invention of Human world. Aquilina has hosted nine series on the Eternal Word they didn’t exist. Nor did the Dignity: The First Pro-Life Television Network (EWTN). idea of morality in warfare. Movement”; “A Revolution Nor did the institution of the of Religion: A God Who (Early bird registration, available through Oct. 4, is hospital. Nor did women’s Is Family”; “The Making $15 per person or $25 per family. After Oct. 4, the cost is rights, or children’s rights, or of Christian Marriage $20 per person or $35 per family. For more information religious liberty.” and the Joy of Sex”; and on the conference, visit www.saintsimon.org or the James Papandrea Both authors argue that Mike Aquilina “A Revolution of the State: Seven Revolutions Conference page on Facebook.) † No one can pretend not to know Syrians, Iraqis are suffering, pope says VATICAN CITY (CNS)— crises during a meeting with Catholic fighting in Syria and Iraq has claimed agencies to continue their commitment Millions of Iraqis and Syrians are facing charity and humanitarian organizations more than 250,000 lives and injured to helping in “this ocean of pain,” and poverty and even death, neighboring working in Iraq, Syria, the neighboring more than 1 million people. More than asked that they pay particular attention countries are bearing more than their fair countries and elsewhere to assist victims 12 million people in Syria and more than to the needs of families, the elderly and share of the burden of helping refugees, of the fighting and those who have fled. 8 million people in Iraq are in need of children. It would be good, he said, to arms dealers are getting richer, and the The meeting was sponsored by the humanitarian aid. More than 7.6 million make sure that children are able to get international community seems helpless, Pontifical Council Cor Unum, the people are displaced within Syria, and some kind of schooling, which is key to Pope Francis said. Vatican office that coordinates Catholic more than 3 million are displaced in Iraq. them having a decent future. The “atrocities and unspeakable charitable giving. The purpose of the Some 4 million Syrians have managed In both Syria and Iraq, he said, human rights violations, which meeting was to share information about to find refuge in the Middle East, with Christians and Muslims have lived characterize these conflicts, are the crisis, and the status of Christians 1.9 million being hosted in Turkey, together for centuries with mutual transmitted live by the media,” the pope and other vulnerable communities, the 1.1 million in Lebanon and about respect. Now, he said, “the very said on Sept. 17. “No one can pretend not humanitarian needs, projects already 600,000 in Jordan, Cor Unum said. legitimacy of the presence of Christians to know!” underway, and priorities for the future. Pope Francis described the and other religious minorities is Pope Francis spoke about the ongoing Cor Unum reported that since 2011, consequences of the fighting in Syria and denied in the name of a ‘violent Iraq as “one of the most overwhelming fundamentalism claiming to be based on human tragedies of recent decades.” religion,’ ” which is the position of the “The international community seems Islamic State forces. unable to find adequate solutions while “The Church responds to the many Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House the arms dealers continue to achieve attacks and persecution that she suffers their interests,” he said. “We need to in those countries,” he said, “by bearing 5353 E. 56th Street • Indianapolis, IN 46226 • (317) 545-7681 • Fax (317) 545-0095 • www.archindy.org/fatima find a solution, which is never the one of witness to Christ with courage, through violence, because violence only creates her humble and fervent presence, sincere October 5, 2015 – 5:30 pm new wounds, and new wounds create dialogue and the generous service in more violence.” favor of whoever that are suffering or in Dedication of two special The pope urged the Catholic aid need without any distinction.” † additions to Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House Miracle of the Sun A stained glass window created by Fr. 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Scan the QR code to view the full calendar of events and more information. Follow us on Twitter Like us on Facebook A supplement to Catholic newspapers published by Catholic News Service, 3211 Fourth Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017-1100. All contents are copyrighted © 2015 by FaithAlive! Catholic News Service. Catechists are called to help people to love Christ and the Church By Daniel S. Mulhall people to Christ and his Church, and then to help people fall in love with Christ and In a recent address to the his Church, or, as the General Directory Pontifical Council for New Evangelization, for Catechesis puts it, to help people Pope Francis offered his thoughts on how develop an “intimate” relationship Catholics should catechize, or teach people with Christ. to know and love Christ and his Church. In order to do this, we must first We are most familiar with this as understand the culture of the people to children’s religious education classes, but be catechized so that we can inculturate it also includes youth ministry, the Rite of the message of the Gospel so that it can Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) and be heard and understood appropriately. adult education opportunities. “Inculturation” is the word the Church uses Catholics are called, the pope said, to to describe how faith penetrates a culture “bring Jesus Christ to humanity in our and changes it from within. times.” In order to do this, “the language As you can see, Pope Francis’ used to proclaim the Gospel asks to be comments flow clearly from the work of renewed with pastoral wisdom.” the council and of the popes who have led This emphasis on proclaiming the the Church in the past 50 years. His aim is Gospel message in a new way so that it to take this constant teaching and help us can be heard and understood by a modern to see it with new eyes: “The Lord offers to audience flows from the work of the the Church, so that she is able—as she has Second Vatican Council. This was, in fact, been for 2,000 years—to bring Jesus Christ one of the key reasons why the council to humanity in our times. The mission is was called: to recognize and respond to the always identical.” signs of the times. Our task, according to Pope Francis, As with much that Pope Francis says, is “to speak to cultures in today’s world his remarks have been widely discussed, and to help them open up to the perennial with some commentators suggesting that fruitfulness of Christ’s message.” the pope has signaled a change in the While in unity with his predecessors, Church’s language and practice. Pope Francis also builds upon their work While the tone of the pope’s comments by offering additional points of emphasis. is certainly different at times from his most For example, Pope Francis continually recent predecessors, the substance of his points out that the joy of the Gospel remarks remains consistent with them and message is God’s never-ending mercy. builds upon what the Church has taught He returns to this point in almost all of his since the council. talks and writings. Following the council, one of the He also emphasizes the importance of Auxiliary Bishop Joseph N. Perry of Chicago signs a Book of the Elect on March 10, 2014, first items considered by the world being close to and knowing well those for members of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) team from St. Mary Parish in Synod of Bishops was the question we seek to catechize, thus his famous line Buffalo Grove, Ill., following the Rite of Election at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago. The RCIA of how to catechize effectively in the that shepherds should have the “smell” program is one example of how people are catechized and shown how to love Christ and his Church. world today. This synod resulted in of their sheep. (CNS photo/Karen Callaway, Catholic New World) St. John Paul II’s apostolic exhortation As he told the council on new “Catechesi Tradendae” (“On Catechesis in evangelization: “These are times of great effective, catechesis must “go beyond the scholastic study. Our Time”), which lays out the roadmap challenges that we must not be afraid merely scholastic sphere” so that people These are not new ideas. What they do, that the Church now follows in its efforts of making our own. Indeed, only to the encounter Christ, come to know him and however, is make clear that catechists must to hand the faith on to the next generation. extent to which we are able to take them desire to follow him. do more than teach the catechism, which “On Catechesis in Our Time,” which on will we be able to offer answers that are Here, Pope Francis again builds upon remains the essential norm for all teaching. was promulgated in 1979, provided the coherent by virtue of being elaborated in the catechetical documents, which call for a Catechists are, in fact, called to be solid foundation on which the Church’s the light of the Gospel. comprehensive approach to catechesis that matchmakers, people charged with efforts to catechize are built. The teaching “This is what people expect of the includes knowledge of the faith, learning helping others to meet and fall in love. found in the exhortation was most Church today: that she knows how to how to pray and worship, making good Pope Francis is calling us to set hearts recently reaffirmed in the document, walk with them, offering the company moral decisions, actively participating aflame for Christ. General Directory for Catechesis, of witness of faith, creating solidarity in communal life, and sharing our faith published by the Vatican in 1997. between us all, and especially the loneliest with others. (Daniel S. Mulhall is a freelance writer Key points of this teaching are that the and most marginalized.” As the pope points out, learning to live and a catechist for adults. He lives in purpose of all catechesis is to introduce Pope Francis points out that to be as Christ’s disciple requires more than Laurel, Md.) †

The catechism uses Scripture, tradition and the saints to present Church teaching By Mike Nelson Christ whom you have sent, God our Savior desires To illustrate his point, Cardinal Muller cited Jesus’ all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of words at the end of St. Matthew’s Gospel: “Go therefore, How strong is the connection between Scripture and the truth.” and make disciples of all nations” (Mt 28:19). the catechism? Knowing and learning this truth is important. But “making disciples” means using not only Scripture, In the prologue of the Catechism of the Catholic “Consecrate them in the truth,” Jesus asks his heavenly but also Church traditions, liturgy, the magisterium, the Church is a scriptural reference (Jn 17:3) to what is known Father. “Your word is truth” (Jn 17:17). Code of Canon Law and the life and the teachings of the as the “high priestly” prayer of Jesus to God the Father. Indeed, the catechism’s teaching authority is in large saints—all of which the catechism draws on. Here, Jesus prays that his disciples may know God, part rooted in Scripture, which recounts how God revealed “The catechism,” says the U.S. bishops’ conference “the only true God.” The prologue continues with “Jesus himself to his chosen people and completely through website, “contains the essential and fundamental content Jesus Christ. of the Catholic faith in a complete and summary way. It Every chapter of each of the four Gospels—Matthew, presents what Catholics throughout the world believe in Mark, Luke and John—is cited at least once in the common. It presents these truths in a way that facilitates catechism, including the aforementioned example their understanding.” from John. St. Paul offers a perspective that can show how the For example, in the catechism’s section on the belief in catechism connects these instruments of our teaching: Jesus Christ as the only Son of God (#425-427), we read “There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but how Jesus’ first disciples invite “people of every era to the same Spirit,” writes Paul. “There are different enter into the joy of their communion with Christ.” forms of service but the same Lord; there are different “Every catechist,” the catechism states in #427, “should workings, but the same God who produces all of them in be able to apply to himself the mysterious words of everyone” (1 Cor 12:4-6). Jesus (from Jn 7:16): ‘My teaching is not mine, but his Each of these spiritual gifts—Scripture, tradition who sent me.’ ” and the rest—serves an important purpose, a “different German Cardinal Gerhard Muller, prefect of the working,” if you will—in the service of effectively A woman displays the e-book version of the Catechism of Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, made note understanding, proclaiming and sharing our faith. The the Catholic Church on an iPad. The catechism’s teaching of this when—speaking in 2014 on the catechism at catechism ties them together. authority is in large part rooted in Scripture, which recounts St. Patrick’s College in Ireland—he called the catechism how God revealed himself to his chosen people and “an instrument in the service of a fundamental mission (Mike Nelson is former editor of The Tidings, newspaper completely through Jesus Christ. (CNS photo/Nancy Wiechec) entrusted to the Church by the Lord Jesus himself.” of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.) † Page 12 The Criterion Friday, September 25, 2015 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Faith and Family/ Sean Gallagher Medieval Church: When faith and politics were intertwind World Meeting (Seventh in a series of columns) Then, in 1012, there was another political well, he hightailed it to Germany to get upheaval in Rome, and the Tusculan family Emperor Henry’s help. The emperor and the of Families to give We’re accustomed today to having popes took power. Both John II Crescentius and pope led a powerful army to southern Italy, who are only the spiritual leaders of the Pope Sergius IV died suddenly, and the and stopped the advance of the Byzantines. a joyful witness Church and politically independent. That Tusculan family installed a new pope, However, they did something else, too— I began writing this “Faith and wasn’t always the case, Benedict VIII, a layman when selected, the this time actually pertaining to the Church. At Family” column 13 years ago shortly though, and the events of son of one of the counts of Tusculum. the Synod of Pavia in 1022, they promulgated after the birth of my oldest son the 11th century are a good The Crescentians weren’t finished, though. canons that prohibited marriage for all priests, Michael. Four other example. The popes were They elected their own pope, named Gregory. deacons and subdeacons. The emperor took sons have been born caught up in the politics of With the Tusculans ruling Rome, he traveled the lead in this action, with Pope Benedict in the interim, and my the time. to Pohlde, in Saxony, to try to get the backing making it clear that his chief concern was for wife, Cindy, and all of As the century began, the of the German king, Henry II. Henry told Church property, which could be dissipated us have made our way Roman people revolted against Gregory that he would settle the matter when when the clergy had families. through many years both the pope, Sylvester II, and the emperor, he got to Rome. He did—by recognizing When Pope Benedict died in 1024, the of living together as a Otto III, who were close friends. They were Benedict. Pope Benedict, in turn, crowned leader of the Tusculan family had his younger family. forced to flee Rome. Henry emperor in 1014, and thereby cemented brother Romanus elected and installed as The destination of the journey to The Crescentius family then ruled good relations with him. pope. He reigned as John XIX for eight years. which all families are ultimately called Rome, and it decided who would be the Benedict VIII turned out to be a powerful When he died in 1032, his brother Alberic is communion in heaven with the pope. After Pope Sylvester II died in 1003, pope—powerful in war, that is. He spent most ruled Rome, and he bribed the electors to Blessed Trinity, a model for family life John II Crescentius, the family’s patriarch, of the next six years in military campaigns have his son, the nephew of the two previous in the perfect communion of love of chose Pope John XVII and saw to it that he aimed at making Rome the political center of popes, elected pope. Father, Son and Spirit. was elected. After John died less than six Italy. He defeated Arab invaders in northern A layman in his 20s when elected, We take steps toward the end of our months after his election, the Crescentius Italy in a sea battle in which he personally Pope Benedict IX was known mainly for his earthly pilgrimage together as families family chose John XVIII, who lived for took part. dissolute life prior to becoming pope. He was when, with the help of God’s grace, six years as pope. He was followed by In southern Italy, he fought Byzantine to figure in one of the greatest scandals in we grow in holiness little bit by little Pope Sergius IV. forces. When the battles there weren’t going Catholic history. † bit in our everyday lives. Each day that dawns offers us many Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes opportunities to make this growth a reality. We take another step down Listening to the pope’s words of wisdom and hearing Jesus speak our pilgrim path when, with God’s help, we think, speak and act more and When Pope Francis speaks, people listen. repent and seek absolution in the sacrament story. But when we examine what he said, we more like the example given to us in And not only Catholics, but the entire world. of confession. Again, he is reinforcing the find that he is repeating what the Church has the Holy Family of Nazareth—Jesus, I think that’s because he speaks with the Church’s teaching that God will forgive always taught. Mary and Joseph. authority of Christ behind us anything, except willful defiance of his Which brings me to the fact that many I’ll be the first to admit that, in the him. Not the authority of an will. Women who go to the sacrament of Catholics have been so poorly instructed that 13 years I’ve been writing this column, administrative hierarchy, but reconciliation who have had an abortion with they really don’t know what the Church does it has often seemed to me that I’ve of Jesus the teacher. sincere remorse will be forgiven. Period. teach. I have heard horror stories from “cradle gotten lost on my way to heaven and For example, when the Similarly, the rulings about annulments Catholic” friends about things they were instead of moving forward in holiness, pope was asked about his follow Church law. If the Church permits the taught years ago in Catholic grade schools I’ve actually turned and gone the attitude toward homosexuals, annulment of an invalid marriage, why should like: non-Catholics having absolutely no other way. he replied, “A gay person who the process be made harder for those trying to chance for salvation, confusion about mortal We’re all sinners in need of God’s is seeking God, who is of good will—well, correct it? versus venial sin, and the fostering of an “us mercy. Thankfully, we can receive it who am I to judge him? The Catechism of the It seems to me that the pope has copied versus them” attitude toward non-Catholics, in a special way in the sacrament of Catholic Church explains this very well. It Jesus in other ways as well. Just as Jesus which sometimes caused serious fractures penance, which can help us get back says one must not marginalize these persons, drove the moneychangers from the temple, so in families. up after we’ve fallen on our journey they must be integrated into society. The the pope has made efforts to remove corrupt The generation which grew up during and of faith and start again, headed in the problem isn’t this [homosexual] orientation— officials from the curia and other Vatican soon after Vatican II was often given poor right direction. we must be like brothers and sisters.” He was agencies. And he has demanded responsibility instruction as well. It seemed there was mass The challenges of persevering on saying what I believe Jesus would’ve said. He for true Christian service to the faithful from confusion about Church teachings without the this pilgrimage through family life was reinforcing the Church’s teaching that all Church leaders. strict requirements of previous instruction. have been on my mind a lot lately. of us deserve respect because we are made in He has simplified his clothing, owns an Sometimes, the baby of truth was threatened As I write this, my departure for the the image of God. old car, and lives in a modest apartment. That to be tossed out with the bath water of Church’s World Meeting of Families The pope was not talking about sounds more like something Jesus would do. unnecessary mandates. in Philadelphia from Sept. 22-25 is just homosexual behavior, which is, and has He took the name “Francis” to honor and Fortunately, God promised to protect days away. I’ll travel with more than always been, wrong. That is a matter of to emulate the gentle St. Francis of Assisi. the Church from error, which as a result 40 other Catholics from across central human choice, of human conscience, and Like this great saint, he is respectful of the has always preached the truths of human and southern Indiana, and will meet not of intrinsic human value. The pope knew natural environment and the welfare of existence. The pope is in our country now, Catholic families from around the that, and the Church has always taught it, but ordinary people. speaking those truths as Jesus did. The world world at the event. it seems many of us were clueless, including Some folks fear that the pope is going will be listening, and we hope Americans While I know that all families have Catholics who should know better. too far, and that he is threatening traditional are, too. † their struggles in following the path Then we have Pope Francis saying Catholic belief and practice with his public that God has laid out for them, I expect that women who’ve had abortions may remarks. But as a friend of mine pointed (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul the to be impressed more by the holiness be forgiven, and are not automatically out, whatever he says is usually taken out of Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a regular than by noticing the shortcomings excommunicated from the Church if they context in order to make a sensational news columnist for The Criterion.) † in the families from across the archdiocese and around the world Emmaus Walk/Debra Tomaselli participating in the World Meeting of Families. In life’s uncertainties, never doubt that God has a plan for you Each family grows in holiness and shows it in its own corner of the world Even before we have a clue, God knows you’ll affect in your new area? Who knows by a God who knew more than me. If God in the particular circumstances of their what’s best for us. Better than we do. whose life will affect you?” wanted me to sit here, sit here I would. daily lives. God knows. The following week, I accepted my new Unexpectedly, I began to struggle with It happens when a mother comforts “I might as well tell you now,” my manager space—a cubicle nestled on the opposite side of health issues. After a lineup of doctor’s a crying baby at 2 a.m., rather than said, taking a step toward my the office. No longer seated near the front lobby appointments, I met with an oncologist and staying in bed. workspace. “You’ll be moving with its traffic and bustling conversations, I discovered we’d be battling lymphoma. It happens when a father takes time to Sandy’s desk in the next was now located near the back door, in a silent, Little did I know how someone that I sat to play with and listen to his children couple of weeks.” He was low-key aisle. near was about to impact my life. when he only wants to sit, relax and be walking through the office, It was almost like working in a totally Donna, a cancer survivor, was one of the by himself after a long day at work. addressing the upcoming different office. God only knows why I ended three associates located near me. She noticed It happens when children and changes. up over there. my absences and expressed concern. parents together are patient with each This was no surprise. I missed Billy’s whistling. I longed to Drawn by her compassion, I chose to other’s shortcomings, and give in Management had decided to restructure the hear Kani’s contagious laughter. I missed the confide in her. When chemotherapy was to the other’s preference rather than teams and align the seating accordingly. engaging discussions. scheduled, Donna was the first to know. asserting their own. Everyone faced relocation. Don’t get me wrong. When I’m out, she keeps everyone updated I pray that seeing the holiness of However, I cringed at the news. I liked my new workspace. I was seated near on my progress. When I needed a transfusion, families from around the world, all My new quarters would be in a distant three associates, and I treasured each of them. she organized an office-wide blood drive. gathered together to worship the Lord section of our bustling office, separated from I just didn’t like the silence. When she discovered a local 5-kilometer run with Pope Francis in a celebration of the colleagues and environment I’d grown One particular day, as I complained, my aiding the Leukemia-Lymphoma Society, she the Eucharist, will be a tremendous to love. husband suggested I request a change. enlisted co-workers to participate. boost of grace for me to live out Jeanette, a faith-filled associate who had “Just ask them to move you back to the other Donna’s been a tremendous support, my call to holiness as a husband worked beside me, was also saddened. As we side,” he said. “It’s probably no big deal.” offering faith, courage, strength and and father. discussed our disappointment, concerns and He was right. I actually serve several practical advice. And in a time when many in society resistance to the move, I prayed for wisdom. teams in my office, so my seating isn’t as Undoubtedly, God had a plan. want to mold marriage and family life Finally, I looked at her. critical as most. God only knows what I’d do without her. solely according to their own whims “You know this is bigger than us, right?” I I considered making the request. I almost and desires, I hope that this gathering said. “This isn’t just a management decision. did. But in the end, I decided to heed my own (Debra Tomaselli writes from Altamonte of families will be a joyful witness to It’s bigger than that.” I pointed skyward. “God advice. Springs, Florida. She can be reached at the beauty of God’s age-old, but ever is orchestrating this. Who knows whose life Certainly this new location was orchestrated [email protected].) † new vision of the same. † The Criterion Friday, September 25, 2015 Page 13

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time/Msgr. Owen F. Campion Thursday, October 1 Daily Readings St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Monday, September 28 virgin and doctor of the Sunday Readings St. Wenceslaus, martyr Church St. Lawrence Ruiz and Nehemiah 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12 Sunday, September 27, 2015 companions, martyrs Psalm 19:8-11 Luke 10:1-12 • Numbers 11:25-29 The writer of the epistle corrects Zechariah 8:1-8 • James 5:1-6 this thinking. Wealth is impermanent. Psalm 102:2, 16-23 Friday, October 2 • Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 It guarantees no ultimate security. Matthew 9:46-50 Furthermore, it so often is a temptation. Holy Guardian Angels The Book of Numbers, the source of the If nothing else, it distracts us from Tuesday, September 29 Baruch 1:15-22 first reading for this weekend, is one of the what truly matters in life, namely being St. Michael the Archangel Psalm 79:1b-5, 8-9 first five books of the Bible. The ancient with God and building storehouses of Matthew 18:1-5, 10 Hebrews, and Jews spiritual treasures. St. Gabriel the Archangel today, attribute these St. Mark’s Gospel furnishes the last St. Raphael the Archangel five books, collectively reading. Here, wealth is not the point. Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 Saturday, October 3 called the Pentateuch, Instead, John is troubled by the fact that or Revelation 12:7-12a Baruch 4:5-12, 27-29 to Moses. a man uses the name of Jesus to drive Psalm 138:1-5 Psalm 69:33-37 Jews see Moses, away demons. Luke 10:17-24 however, as only the How can this be? John does not know John 1:47-51 human instrument this man. The man is not within the circle through whom God of Jesus’ disciples. Therefore, the man Wednesday, September 30 Sunday, October 4 spoke to the people. cannot be authentic. St. Jerome, priest and doctor of Twenty-seventh Sunday in Thus, these five The Lord replies that obviously no the Church Ordinary Time books, in the Jewish theological mind, are enemy of the Lord would, or could, Nehemiah 2:1-8 Genesis 2:18-24 the very words of God. For this reason, invoke his name to accomplish anything Psalm 128:1-6 the Pentateuch, or the Torah, is the basis good. The Lord states that all those of Psalm 137:1-6 of all Jewish belief and religious practice. honest faith are of God. Luke 9:57-62 Hebrews 2:9-11 Even historical events, such as the one The reading has a second part. It Mark 10:2-16 mentioned in this weekend’s reading, are reminds us that the benefits, and indeed or Mark 10:2-12 interpreted in a religious sense. the needs, of this world may be fleeting The message in this reading is that when eternity and things of the Spirit God’s inspiration does not necessarily are considered. follow the route that humans may suppose Question Corner/Fr. Kenneth Doyle or prefer. Reflection Additionally, mere humans cannot judge The story is told that when Cardinal whether or not a person possesses God’s Thomas Wolsey—Archbishop of York Announcements should be made at grace. Moses made this clear. The men in the time immediately prior to King discussed in the reading did not appear Henry VIII’s break with the Church, and Mass only if they are truly necessary to be worthy messengers of God. Moses chancellor or prime minister of England warns his contemporaries that they should for many years—was dying, he said that I am uncomfortable when Mass is inside a blessed building, but I just can’t not judge these men. God does not operate if he had served God as diligently as he Qinterrupted by announcements relating understand why. The first baptism was according to any human timetable or set of had served the king, he would not be to parish activities performed outside, and the pope distributes requirements. afraid to die. and events prior to the Communion at Masses held outdoors. I For its second reading, the Church This worldly cardinal was hardly alone actual end of Mass. would love for my daughter to have her this weekend presents a section from the among humans in looking back upon After Communion marriage blessed by the Catholic Church, Epistle of St. James. life with regret. For that matter, Wolsey at our parish, when but this seems to be an unreasonable rule. All the epistles are interesting because was hardly the only human approaching the vessels have been Isn’t it true that wherever two or more they reveal the circumstances of Christian death to realize that he squandered purified and the priest is are gathered in his name, God is there? life in the first generations after Jesus’ time on Earth by running after material seated behind the altar, (New Jersey) ascension. They were written years after rainbows. He finally saw that only the general announcements the times remembered in the four Gospels. spiritual endures. are made. Then, It is not unusual for people to say The Christians living in the last third The Church calls us all to realize that after the reader has A(young people in particular) that of the first century had to face the fact earthly achievements and gains one day concluded, the priest gives the final blessing they experience the wonder of God most that some people, then as now a minority will count for nothing. Only our nearness and says, “Go forth. The Mass is ended.” directly when they are outdoors—gazing at in the population, were wealthy. This to God in this life will matter as we face Are these interruptions to be considered part a glorious sunset over a lake, for example, circumstance produced for the rich not our entries into the next life. of the Mass? (Virginia) or hiking in the mountains. So it is not only ease, but a certain sense of security. The readings also remind us that we are surprising that they would opt to profess It was easy for Christians, therefore, to human. We can be tempted. Temptations As to whether announcements are and celebrate their love in such a setting. assume that God especially blessed persons can be strong. We are limited. Our Atechnically “part of the Mass,” I But you are correct that the of wealth. judgments are flawed. We need God. † suppose that reasonable minds could Code of Canon Law says that “a marriage argue either way. My position would be between Catholics … is to be celebrated that announcements can occur within the in a parish church” (#1118). While the rule My Journey to God context of a Mass, but are not actually is not absolute (#1118, Section 2, does say a part of it. The current edition of the that the local bishop can permit a marriage “General Instruction of the Roman Missal” to be celebrated in another suitable place), provides for “brief announcements, should the vast majority of dioceses would they be necessary” (as it says in #90a) and not normally allow it in the situation The situates them at the end of Mass, between you describe. the prayer after Communion and the The Church desires to highlight blessing/dismissal prayers. the fundamental spiritual nature of the Wilding The key words here are “should they occasion: The couple is affirming God’s By C. David Hay be necessary.” I share your view that role in having brought them together and announcements can interrupt the flow of seeking his blessing through the years the liturgy and the prayerfulness that should to come. It is a sacred and sacramental Gardens of blossom in splendor, envelop it. And so in our parish, we have a event—an act of worship—so it is Colors arranged as sown, narrow guideline: Anything that can be, or celebrated where Catholics traditionally But none with beauty so rare has been, in our printed weekly bulletin does worship: in their parish church. As the flower that stands alone. not get announced from the pulpit. This also In my experience, the situations in encourages people to take the bulletin home which a bishop would see fit to dispense Columbine and Indian Pipe, and read it. from that tradition are rare, although I Lady’s Slipper of pink and gold; I make exceptions for the following: have seen them (a case, for example, in Untamed treasures of nature a) a schedule change from what had been which the bride’s grandfather was seriously Are a glory to behold. printed; b) a coffee hour or a welcome ill and unable to leave home and travel reception for new parishioners following to a church.) Fragile pixie of the wood, that particular Mass; and c) a holy day of It would be best if you could convince No bouquet meant to be; obligation during the coming week. With all your daughter and her fiancé to respect Bewitching is your charm of the current confusion about holy days and your family’s Catholic faith by having their As long as you are free. which day of the week they happen to occur wedding ceremony in a church—followed on, it doesn’t hurt for people to be reminded by a reception in the garden setting. In You bloom and die in solitude of the fact twice. The net result is that pulpit this way, you might help them see the Beyond the touch of care. announcements in our parish happen rarely, spiritual benefits from exchanging their Your shining was not wasted— which is what I want. vows before the gathered Church in the God surely put you there. place where Christ’s presence is most My daughter and her fiancé, who intensely experienced in the celebration of Qboth went to Catholic schools from the Eucharist. (Dr. C. David Hay is a member of St. Joseph University Parish in Terre Haute. A bee preschool through college, would like to flies in to dine on the single stalks of flowers on the campus of Franciscan University get married in an outdoor ceremony in a (Questions may be sent to Father Kenneth of Steubenville in Steubenville, Ohio, in this July 16 photo.) (Photo by Natalie Hoefer) garden. My understanding is that the Church Doyle at [email protected] and requires that sacraments be celebrated 40 Hopewell St. Albany, N.Y. 12208.) † Page 14 The Criterion Friday, September 25, 2015

Father of William Gallion. Grandfather of four. HANLEY, Regina M., 90, Our Lady of Lourdes, Rest in peace Indianapolis, Aug. 31. Sister of David, Joseph, Martin Jr. and Please submit in writing of Jerry Button Jr. Mother Richard Hanley. to our office by 10 a.m. of Jeffrey Button. Sister of HAUERSPERGER, Delbert, Thursday before the week of Debbie Wienecke, Richard 87, St. Joseph, North Vernon, publication; be sure to state and Theodore Berzinski. date of death. Obituaries of Grandmother of two. Sept. 7. Father of Jane Treadway, Jamie, Jeff and Joe archdiocesan priests serving CURLEY, Patrick Michael, Hauersperger. Grandfather of 10. our archdiocese are listed 70, Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, elsewhere in The Criterion. Jeffersonville, Sept. 8. Husband Great-grandfather of nine. Order priests and religious of Marjorie Curley. Father of KERWIN, Killian, 73, sisters and brothers are Sean Patrick Curley. Son of included here, unless they are Our Lady of Lourdes, Dot Curley. Brother of Kathy Indianapolis, Sept. 3. Brother of natives of the archdiocese or Buskill. have other connec­tions to it; Maryann Vaca. DOYLE, Joseph William, those are separate obituaries LAHMANN, Mary, 86, on this page. Sr., 80, SS. Francis and Clare, Greenwood, Aug. 29. Husband St. Mary, Richmond, Sept. 8. ADAMS, James W., 76, of Ruth (Snyder) Doyle. Father Wife of Herbert Lahmann. Our Lady of Lourdes, of Janet Bishop, Christopher, Mother of Jane Bumbalough, Indianapolis, June 18. Husband Joseph, Jr. and Timothy Doyle. Becky Lewis, Dorothy Quinn, of Helen (McNelis) Adams. Brother of Madonna Hasty, Dee Wright, Bob, Chris, Joe, Father of Kathleen Gallagher D. Marilyn Kennedy, Ann and Patrick Adams. Brother Pat and Ray Lahmann. Sister of Lambeau leap … of faith? McCarty, M. Rita Summers, Mary Freeland. Grandmother of Anne Linder and Mary John and Thomas Doyle. Students from Notre Dame Academy in Green Bay, Wis., are pictured outside of Lambeau McFadden. Grandfather of eight. and great-grandmother of 68. Grandfather of 27. Great- Field with a cutout of Pope Francis on Sept. 7. Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt had hoped that BARTH, Carol Eileen, grandfather of nine. LAWSON, Helen Frances, Pope Francis would celebrate a Mass on the Green Bay Packers’ playing field as part of his 81, Our Lady of Lourdes, FILBURN, June Ann, 96, 84, St. Gabriel, Indianapolis, U.S. visit. (CNS photo/Sam Lucero, The Compass) Indianapolis, June 5. Mother Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Sept. 9. Mother of Mary of Mary Ruth Chinn, Julie Jeffersonville, Sept. 6. Mother Johnson, Joseph Jr. and Michael Wagoner, Christopher, of Elizabeth Pirrman, David, Lawson. Grandmother of nine. Fredrick and Matthew Barth. Charity Sister Patricia Griffin ministered at Edward and John Filburn. Great-grandmother of six. Grandmother of 19. Great- Sister of Brooks Ridgeway. St. Andrew Parish in Indianapolis grandmother of 32. Great-great- Grandmother of 17. Great- McGUIRK, Bernard Eugene, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Northeastern Illinois State College in Chicago, grandmother of one. grandmother of 30. Great-great- 73, St. Mary, Navilleton, Mary Sister Patricia Griffin died on Aug. 29 at and a master of education degree in guidance/ BROCKMAN, Dr. Wilfred grandmother of 14. Sept. 11. Husband of Betty Caritas Center in Dubuque, Iowa. She was 83. counseling from the University of Illinois at Joseph, 95, St. Joseph, Corydon, FULLENKAMP, Kenneth (Hoehler) McGuirk. Father of The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Champaign-Urbana. Sept. 5. Husband of Bonnie F., 79, St. Joseph Shelbyville, Shannon Fritch, Jennifer Kos on Sept. 3 in the Marian Hall Chapel. Burial was During her 65 years of life and ministry as a (Oldham) Brockman. Father Sept. 5. Husband of Viola and Michael McGuirk. Brother in Mount Carmel Cemetery in Dubuque. Sister of Charity, she served in Illionis, Indiana and of Bonita Baker, Mary Martin, (Schoettelkotte) Fullenkamp. of Mary Lu Dietrich, Rita Born Patricia Therese Griffin in Nebraska. Joseph, Philip and William Father of Lisa Kern, Michelle Evanston, Ill., on July 28, 1932, she entered In the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, Brockman. Grandfather of six. Rasmussen and James McGuirk. Wagner and Renee Strukel. the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Sister Patricia ministered at St. Andrew the Apostle Great-grandfather of three. Grandfather of four. Brother of Mary Ann Moeller, Mary on Sept. 8, 1950, professed first vows on Parish in Indianapolis from 1991-95 and as a BUSH, Donna E., 91, St. Luke Lawrence and Paul Fullenkamp. MEYERROSE, Charles March 13, 1953, and professed final vows on counselor at Forest Manor Multi-Service Center. the Evangelist, Indianapolis, Grandfather of seven. Great- Russell, 86, St. Mary, July 16, 1958. Memorial gifts may be sent to the Sept. 2. Sister of Carolyn Miller. grandfather of two. Greensburg, Sept. 12. Father of Sister Patricia graduated from Sisters of Charity, BVM Support Fund, BUTTON, Vicki Ann, GALLION, Jerry L., 61, Cathy, Doug, Greg, Mike and Mundelein College in Chicago with a 1100 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, 68, SS. Francis and Clare, St. Ambrose, Seymour, Sept. 9. Scott Meyerrose. Grandfather of bachelor of arts degree. She earned a master 52003, or online at www.bvmcong.org/ Greenwood, Aug. 30. Wife Husband of Mary Jo Gallion. six. Great-grandfather of four. † of education degree in inner city studies at whatsnew_obits.cfm. †

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By David Gibson the faith of reason,” with “the possibility of miracles, Catholic News Service apparitions, encounters with the devil and other signs of the supernatural.” His duel with Satan one morning in 1982 “felt like Indeed, demonic possession often is viewed today as a ‘a biblical scene,’ ” St. John Paul II later “would tell a psychological problem, the book observes. top aide.” Relics of the saints and reports of Marian apparitions In The Vatican Prophecies: Investigating Supernatural are the focus of two of the book’s other compelling Signs, Apparitions and Miracles in the Modern Age, chapters. Vatican experts “estimate that in modern times the author John Thavis describes what happened that morning Catholic Church has investigated more than 1,000 alleged when a bishop and parish priest brought a woman appearances of Mary,” Thavis reports. named Francesca, “thrashing and cursing loudly,” to the Three other chapters are devoted to the Shroud of Vatican Apostolic Palace where her encounter with the Turin and its scientific study, the place of miracles in the pope occurred. sainthood process, and dire prophecies concerning the John Thavis Entering a dimly lit room, Pope John Paul approached Church’s future and the end-times. Francesca and began “pronouncing the formulas of There is keen awareness in the Vatican of “the exorcism,” Thavis writes. Francesca’s writhing and proliferation of visionaries and cultish movements that have moaning continued, but when the pope said he intended to attracted millions of Catholics, precisely by appealing to the celebrate a Mass for her the following day, she suddenly thirst for hidden knowledge of God’s plan,” Thavis notes. There is the story of John Jackson, for example, a grew calm. “The demon appeared to have departed.” Undoubtedly, there is a degree of polarization within physicist “who for years worked on secret projects at the A cardinal’s memoirs “later provided an eyewitness the Church surrounding matters this book probes. Thavis’ Air Force Weapons Laboratory in New Mexico.” Jackson’s account” of the pope’s encounter with Francesca, discussion of relics of the saints casts light on the problem. later research on the Shroud of Turin, believed by many Thavis states. When relics are “routinely displayed these days,” people to be Christ’s burial cloth, convinced him that the image it Do popes directly combat the demonic? Thavis says usually are “reminded that the Mass and the sacraments are bears developed in the very process of Jesus’ resurrection. that for centuries the Catholic Church kept not only devils, more powerful tools than relics,” he writes. Nonetheless, Jackson proposes that the image appeared “when the but angels in “the theological background,” not wanting he affirms, “the drawing power of a relic cannot be shroud collapsed into and through a radiating body” that to distract Christians from their salvation journey centered underestimated.” suddenly became “transparent to its physical surroundings,” on Christ. Thavis long served as chief of the Catholic News Thavis explains. Reports circulate, however, that Pope Francis took Service Rome bureau. His book benefits greatly from The Vatican Prophecies examines a question that Thavis on a demon when he encountered a man called Angel his vast contacts with Church leaders of all kinds in the says “Catholic thinkers and officials are trying to answer” among sick people awaiting a papal blessing after the Eternal City. In an earlier book titled The Vatican Diaries, with mounting urgency: “In the 21st century, can the 2013 Pentecost Mass in St. Peter’s Square. Exorcists long he took readers behind the scenes to view the workings of miraculous and the reasonable peacefully coexist?” had tried “to cast out his demons,” Thavis says. the Church in Rome. The Vatican has no Department of the Supernatural, When Pope Francis met Angel, he laid hands “on the The Vatican Prophecies is at pains to allow all interested Thavis points out. Yet, “one constant is that manifestations man’s head.” Angel writhed, emitted “a strange howling parties to have their say about supernatural happenings. of the supernatural continue to simmer among the sound” and then slumped in his chair. The pope’s action Thavis tells “the stories of recent miracles, apparitions and faithful, percolating up like hot spots on the global may not have been a formal exorcism, but Thavis says prophecies from the diverse perspectives of key players: Catholic landscape.” several exorcists agreed he at least “recited a prayer of the true believers, the in-house skeptics and the Vatican’s liberation from Satan.” diligent investigators.” (David Gibson is a retired editor at Catholic News Exorcisms are the focus of one of the six chapters in What makes this book a page-turner that many will Service. John Thavis will have a book signing at Thavis’ book, which explores the continuing fascination find difficult to put down are its countless stories about the Bookmamas, 9 Johnson Ave. in Indianapolis, beginning at in our times, when “Christianity is supposed to be work, convictions and religious experiences of real people. 6:15 p.m. on Oct. 6.) † What was in the news on Sept. 24, 1965? A historic vote on religious liberty at the council as the 4th session proceeds, and tickets sought for the papal visit to the U.S. By Brandon A. Evans session is not only off to an auspicious beginning; it has ticket? That is a puzzling question facing planners already seen accomplished what even the most optimistic of Pope Paul VI’s trip to the United Nations here. This week, we continue to examine what was going on felt would not take place until sometime after the close There will be about 5,000 tickets for the ceremony at in the Church and the world 50 years ago as seen through of the council. I mean, of course, the synod of bishops St. Patrick’s Cathedral, 2,000 for his UN visit and about the pages of The Criterion. which Pope Paul announced in his address opening 100,000 for his Mass at Yankee Stadium.” Here are some of the items found in the Sept. 24, 1965, the fourth session, and made a reality the next day • Plan stamp series for pope’s visit issue of The Criterion: with his motu proprio (by his own initiative) ‘Apostolic • Record 673 open classes at Woods • Historic test vote assures approval of liberty schema Solicitude.’ This is the most significant and historic • New parents’ group formed in Richmond “VATICAN CITY—An historic meeting of the ecumenical action of the council. Coming when it did, it has a • NCEA publication criticizes policy on lay principals council voted overwhelmingly to present to the world decisive effect upon the attitude of the council Fathers.” • Enrollment sets record at Marian a definitive document affirming man’s civil right to • President will meet with visiting pontiff • Mixed marriage revision seen religious freedom. The vote was taken [on] Sept. 21 after • Claretians relocate novitiate • Pension plan set for lay employees five days of debate on the subject by 62 council Fathers, • UNESCO maps all-out fight on illiteracy • Red secret police summon laymen and was a special vote proposed by the council’s board • Pope shows interest in racing • ‘Home by Christmas’: ‘Smooth sailing’ is seen for of moderators. … The answer to the question [on • Anglican head tells of hopes for unity fourth session moving forward with the revised text on religious liberty] • Sunday vote idea draws criticism • Red writer pessimistic on council was resounding. Of the 2,222 Fathers voting, 1,997 • Sends $5,000 for hurricane relief said yes; 224 said no, and one vote was null. With the • Interfaith speakers see uncertain, hopeful results closing of the debate on religious liberty, the council for ecumenism turned to the next matter on its agenda, the lengthy • Astronauts’ risk ‘permissible’ and complicated schema on the Church in the modern • Spirituality is subject of dialogue world, sometimes known as schema 13 because of the • Paintings stolen from Guadalupe place it occupied during the third session of the council • ‘Neighborhood Mass’ program is launched in 1964.” • Critics of Dutch clergy off base, prelate says • Editor comments from Rome: Pope’s move on • CRS stepping up Vietnam relief Read all of these stories from our bishops’ synod seen as capstone of Vatican II • Canon Law revision seen badly needed Sept. 24, 1965, issue by logging on to our archives “No matter what else happens, Vatican Council II • Who will get a ticket? at www.CriterionOnline.com.) † must now be considered a success. 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One of the first events of the thanksgiving for the blessings (CNS)—From dignitaries celebration was a re-enactment of the past and the generous and in horse-drawn carriages to of the landing of Menendez, faith-filled people who have gone everyday Catholics sharing the St. Augustine’s founder carried before us, but it is also a moment sign of peace on the basilica out by members of Florida Living to rededicate ourselves to the grounds under a Jumbotron, the History Inc. mission,” he said. celebration of four and a half After the presentation, the Throughout his homily, centuries offered something for faithful were invited to join Cardinal O’Malley offered both everyone. dignitaries, bishops, clergy words of wisdom, lessons of Even a lesson on how and religious for a Mass at history and humorous quips. Archie Bunker could be viewed as the Cathedral Basilica of He remarked how the Gospel a theologian. St. Augustine. Along with the reading was a shorter version The St. Augustine Diocese, cardinal and Bishop Estevez, of St. Matthew’s Gospel that along with its namesake city, some 17 bishops and archbishops chronicles the genealogy of celebrated 450 years of faith attended the event, including Jesus. He said while he prefers and community on Sept. 8, with Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of the full genealogy to be read, festivities that began where it all Louisville, Ky., who is president the case would only be true as started—the grounds of Mission of the U.S. Conference of long as there “is a deacon to read Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley of Boston leads the procession for a Mass Nombre de Dios. Catholic Bishops. the Gospel, and I don’t have to of thanksgiving on Sept. 8 for the 450th anniversary of the founding of Walking the footbridge toward To add some pomp to the struggle through those difficult to America’s first parish, now the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Augustine. the statue of Father Francisco grand celebration, many of those pronounce Old Testament names.” (CNS photo/Scott Smith, St. Augustine Catholic Magazine) Lopez de Mendoza Grajales, shepherds boarded one of seven He also mentioned how he tells who was the chaplain of Spanish horse-drawn carriages for the one- people that his favorite American appeared in four episodes of his share of laughs, he offered explorer Don Pedro Menendez mile trek from the mission to the theologian is Archie Bunker, a the Gospels. words of spiritual inspiration. He de Aviles, the view of the 208-foot cathedral basilica. comment that brought laughter “It is consoling for a preacher said while others might see the stainless steel “Great Cross” To accommodate the large from congregants inside and to think that God might Catholic Church as a “Church became illuminated by the crowds anticipated for the outside the cathedral basilica. communicate with yawning of ‘no,’ ” he said the Catholic early morning sun, as it does morning Mass of thanksgiving, He recalled a scene from “All in parishioners during a sermon in community is a “Church of ‘yes.’ every morning. the diocese set up Jumbotrons at the Family” in which Archie’s which they have dozed off,” the “Yes to God, to life, to love, What set the morning of several sites outside the cathedral son-in-law scolded Archie for cardinal said, adding that in the to community, to service, to Sept. 8 apart were the hundreds of basilica so that Catholics could making an anti-Semitic remark. Acts of the Apostles, St. Paul forgiveness. Our Church began pilgrims who walked the bridge to view and participate in the Mass When Archie was told he should restored the life of a man who because Mary said yes to God. … gather at the water’s edge, and the even though there was not enough be ashamed because Jesus was a had fallen asleep during a long When God is knocking on the door spiritual leaders taking the short room inside. Jew, Archie said, “Yes, but only sermon and, as a result, plunged of humanity, it is Mary who opens sojourn. Cardinal O’Malley is no on his mother’s side.” to his death from a windowsill. that door in our name,” he said. Bishop Felipe J. Estevez of stranger to Florida. From 2002-03, The cardinal used the story to “Fortunately, St. Paul was “From the outside, our religion can St. Augustine walked side-by-side he was bishop of Palm Beach. illustrate how the day’s Gospel able to restore the young man to seem foreboding and mysterious, with Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley He said it was his privilege to reading concluded the genealogy life, but it is very presumptuous but to be inside the Church is of Boston. serve the state and witness the by stating how Joseph was the to think that every preacher who to experience the community of Pope Francis named the “energy and growth” offered by foster father of Jesus. He segued gives a boring sermon has those faith, the beauty of the Gospel cardinal, a Capuchin Franciscan, the dedicated clergy, religious and to another point in the Gospel same miraculous powers. So it’s of Jesus, and the excitement of a to be his papal envoy to the laity who serve God. in which God speaks to Joseph better to stay awake,” he said. mission that challenges us to build celebration by the pontiff. “This celebration is one of in dreams, a circumstance that While the cardinal received a civilization of love.” † Appeals court differs with others, finds for colleges over health insurance mandate ST. 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Other institutions— having to participate in the federal by the federal government to avoid having the government’s interests in safeguarding such as colleges, charities and hospitals government requirement to provide to participate in the insurance requirement. public health and ensuring equal access to which are not principally involved in coverage for contraceptives, abortifacients “We conclude that by coercing Dordt health care for women are compelling,” the the inculcation of the faith and which do and sterilization in employee health and Cornerstone to participate in the court said, “the contraceptive mandate and not primarily serve and employ people insurance. contraceptive mandate and accommodation accommodation process likely are not the of the same faith—may follow the least restrictive means of furthering those accommodation process. That requires interests.” either filling out a short form, or simply Seven other Courts of Appeal have notifying the Department of Health ruled the opposite, finding that faith-based and Human Services that the employer colleges, hospitals and charities are not will not be providing contraceptive, substantially burdened by the process abortifacient and sterilization coverage. A established for avoiding the contraceptive process then kicks in by which insurance requirement. companies provide the coverage with Under the Affordable Care Act, no further action or expense required of pervasively religious institutions such as the employer. †

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