A great gift from Jesus Editor emeritus John F. Fink begins a series Serving the Church in Central and Southern Indiana Since 1960 reflecting on new encyclical, page 7. CriterionOnline.com August 9, 2013 Vol. LIII, No. 43 75¢ Senate confirms Hackett, retired ‘A response to faith’ John Shaughnessy Photo by CRS leader, Medical school as ambassador at Marian to Vatican University WASHINGTON (CNS)—Ken Hackett, retired president of Catholic Relief Services is a first for (CRS), received Senate confirmation on Aug. 1 as Catholic college U.S. ambassador to By John Shaughnessy the Vatican. “We are overjoyed Some people called it a “leap of faith” that the country will when Marian University in Indianapolis be represented by a announced its plan to be the first Catholic man who through his college in the country to have a school of decades of service osteopathic medicine. has demonstrated his Yet, Marian’s President Daniel Elsener commitment to the prefers to use a different phrase as the Ken Hackett dignity and sanctity university’s first group of 162 medical of life and fighting students gets ready for the historic global poverty,” said an Aug. 2 statement by first day of classes on Aug. 12. Hackett’s successor at CRS, Carolyn Y. Woo. “It’s a response to faith, a response “We look forward to working with the new to a call,” Elsener said as he sat in the ambassador as he engages the Vatican and sparkling, $48 million, state-of-the-art Pope Francis toward the common goal of Michael A. Evans Center for Health advancing peace and justice in the world.” Sciences that is now the home of the President Barack Obama nominated university’s longtime nursing program Hackett on June 14 for the position, the same and the second medical school in Indiana. day he announced nominees for ambassador “Prayer is a big part of our mission posts in Brazil, Spain, Germany, Denmark here,” Elsener continued. “If you keep and Ethiopia. reflecting on that personally and what “It gives me great confidence that such you’re supposed to do, it evolves and dedicated and capable individuals have becomes clear. It was very clear to me agreed to join this administration to serve the that the healing, the teaching, the prayer American people. I look forward to working and the process of creating leaders are with them in the months and years to come,” our call. Then you start to think about the the president said. needs within that call.” Hackett retired in December 2011 The need that Elsener saw when he after 18 years as president of CRS, envisioned a medical school at Marian the U.S. bishops’ overseas relief and developed from studies that showed there development agency. could be a shortage of 2,000 primary care A stunning relief sculpture of St. Francis of Assisi caring for a leper represents the combination of As U.S. ambassador to the Vatican, he physicians in Indiana alone by 2020 if faith and health care that will drive the new College of Osteopathic Medicine at Marian University in succeeds Miguel Diaz, who left the post in more doctors weren’t trained. Indianapolis that starts its first day of classes on Aug. 12. Dr. Paul Evans, left, dean of the medical late 2012. Diaz now is a professor of faith “So the need and our ability to respond school, and Daniel Elsener, president of the university, pose in front of the relief sculpture. and culture at the University of Dayton, Ohio. matched up nicely,” Elsener noted. “We Hackett was appointed president of CRS want to be a great Catholic university in lead with your chin.” trained in that approach are twice as in 1993. During his tenure, he established a a great American city for service to the The connection with osteopathic likely as their colleagues who graduate division focusing on outreach to dioceses, world. To do that without resources is a medicine is also a natural one for Marian from medical schools with M.D.’s to be parishes, Catholic organizations, and pipe dream. So we say that if we want to because it treats the whole person— primary care physicians. colleges and universities, and laypeople were be a great Catholic university, we have body, mind and spirit—according to “Out of those primary care doctors, first appointed to the CRS board of directors. to have great resources, starting with a Elsener. Another reason for the link with about twice as many go into rural Catholic Relief Services now operates in medical school. Sometimes, you have to osteopathic medicine is that doctors See Marian, page 2 more than 100 countries, with a global staff See Ambassador, page 8 World Youth Day pilgrims say Brazil experience deepened their faith and opened their hearts to God

By John Shaughnessy

“A beautiful disaster.” Submitted photo That’s the intriguing way that Brie Anne Eichhorn describes her experience as one of the 3 million young people who joined Pope Francis in Rio de Janiero on July 23-28 for World Youth Day. “I describe it that way because I had expectations for this trip that I didn’t even know I was having, and those expectations were completely torn apart,” said Eichhorn, a member of St. Joan of Arc Parish in Indianapolis who was one of 32 young adults from the archdiocese to travel to Brazil for World Youth Day. “I thought I was being completely open to God’s plan for me on this trip, but when faced with challenging situations, I found myself disappointed or angry that the trip was not going the way I had thought. I was split from my group and stayed with strangers who did not speak any English. I had to wait for hours in crowds of millions. We spent most of our time outside in rainy, 50-degree Patrick Hofer, left, Caitlin Ehrmann, Brie Anne Eichhorn and Katie Sahm pose for a See pilgrims, page 8 photo before the opening Mass of World Youth Day on July 23 in Rio de Janiero. Page 2 The Criterion Friday, August 9, 2013

don’t go walking away from it.” marian With a goal of $150 million to fund continued from page 1 the facility and the medical school, $100 million has been pledged or and underserved communities collected so far. Photos by John Shaughnessy Photos by as our M.D. colleagues do,” said Elsener saluted the contributions of Dr. Paul Evans, dean of Marian’s a number of people and institutions, medical school. “So we think that specifically citing St. Vincent will really increase the availability of Health, Community Health and medical care in the state.” Michael A. Evans, founder and chief Seeking to achieve that goal, the executive officer of AIT Laboratories medical school will also strive to keep in Indianapolis who has pledged its focus on the Catholic, Franciscan $48 million to the effort. tradition that has guided the college “I can’t tell you how many of our since it was founded by the Sisters of givers have given sacrificial gifts,” St. Francis in Oldenburg in 1936. Elsener said. “I thank them, and they That emphasis is evident from the stop me and say, ‘This has been one of hiring of a medical ethicist to train the great joys of my life to be part of a students, to the inclusion of a chapel project like this. I thank you.’ ” within the medical education building, Marian’s president also hopes a chapel whose black walnut features the Catholic community will take a come from the trees that were cut down sense of pride in how the university is to make room for the facility. striving to “be more dynamically and The Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences is now the home of Marian University’s longtime Still, the most striking symbol thoroughly involved in this healing nursing program and the second medical school in Indiana. of the connection between faith and ministry.” health care within the education center Returning to the connection between is featured in a huge relief sculpture, faith and healing, he presented a Five fun facts about outside the chapel, that depicts challenge to the students and faculty St. Francis of Assisi caring for a leper. who will start a new course for the Marian University’s new Elsener stopped to showcase the university on Aug. 12. College of Osteopathic sculpture during a tour of the facility. “It’s going to be quite a challenge “At the top, you see a ray of sun, for the professors and the students to Medicine in Indianapolis illumined as a light of faith,” Elsener create a doctor,” Elsener said. “What’s said, pointing out the feature. “We want the great gift we have? It’s to integrate • More than 3,350 people applied for the it to be a top tier medical school and faith into how we think about the first class of students, which totals 162. a top tier nursing school. To do that, human person, how we think about our • The new medical school is the first to you have to have a great faculty, you gifts and talents, how we’re supposed open in Indiana in more than a century. have to have great students, and you to share them. • Marian is the only Catholic university to have to have a great facility. But it’s all “In the Bible, all the people that have a school of osteopathic medicine. illumined by the light of faith.” were healed, it was really about this— • The inaugural class includes 86 Indiana That light of faith has guided Elsener they had faith. They had faith in a residents and three graduates of in the 10 years since he first envisioned larger purpose.” Marian University in Indianapolis. Marian University president Daniel Elsener Marian having a medical school. • The inaugural class is 51 percent male gives a tour of the new chapel inside the “It’s constant prayer,” he said. “That (For more information on Marian and 49 percent female. Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences. zeal and determination that the Holy University’s medical school, log on to Source: Marian University in Much of the wood in the chapel came from Spirit gives you, you make sure that the www.marian.edu/osteopathic-medical- Indianapolis † trees that were removed to make room for first time you hit a roadblock that you school.) † the facility.

Catholic Help Network hopes to raise awareness of how to serve others By John Shaughnessy Launched in late July, the Catholic Help Network is Schools can also use the Catholic Help Network for the an easily accessed database—chn.archindy.org—that benefit of their students and families, according to Joseph When David Siler stresses the advantages of the new lists the services, resources and ministries of more Heidt, president of Providence Cristo Rey High School Catholic Help Network, he recalls two conversations with than 200 parishes, schools, agencies, hospitals and in Indianapolis. people who were struggling with the best way to help organizations across the archdiocese. Heidt says the database will be another great resource people in need. One of the main emphases of the network is helping for the counselors and teachers at Providence Cristo Rey The first conversation was with a pastor of a parish parishes make good referrals to aid people. as they work with students, many of whom come from located on a busy city street, a parish where people often “You don’t always have to provide the service, but if low-income families. walked in seeking help to pay for you can refer them to that service, that’s a real blessing,” “Having a tool for both our counseling team and our food, rent or some other need. Siler notes. “The network lets pastors and parishes send teachers to not only express compassion for a situation “The pastor told me, ‘Whether them to someone who knows how to help and help them but to also look up resources to help the students and their I help or don’t help, I don’t feel sort through their need.” families, I think that’s essential,” Heidt notes. “When good about my decision,’ ” recalls The Catholic Help Network can also help parishes tap our families get the help they might need, it allows our Siler, executive director of Catholic into the programs and resources of other parishes—to gain students to redirect their focus back on what they’re trying Charities in the archdiocese. “Other information or to avoid mistakes in setting up programs. to accomplish in school.” pastors and parish secretaries said “There was no place to find that information,” Siler The number of resources, programs and ministries on the same thing—that even with says. “If someone wants to start a Harvest for the Hungry the network reflects the dramatic difference that Catholics people in their own parishes they program, St. Matthew [Parish in Indianapolis] has been make to help others, Siler says. weren’t sure what resources were doing that for 20 years. Or maybe a parish doesn’t have “I think people will be impressed by the breadth and out there to help people.” the resources to start their own program, so maybe it can the depth of what we do. That’s one of the things that David Siler The second conversation took join the effort of another parish. really makes me proud to be a Catholic. Catholics are so place when Siler and his wife went “Parishes so often reinvent the wheel. Usually, one generous. We are so present to so many people. We hope to dinner with another couple. or two parishioners start a program, and they struggle. this will let them discover new ways to help.” “One of our friends said, ‘I really want to serve the There is so much wisdom out there in the archdiocese, The goal of the new network is an extension of the age- poor, but I really don’t know who they are or where they and people are so generous about sharing their expertise— old goal of being a Christian, Siler says. are,’ ” Siler says. “So that’s one of our hopes for the do this, don’t do this. The network will help parishes “The whole idea is to give people more of an Catholic Help Network—to raise awareness of what’s out feel empowered to be helpful to folks in a way they opportunity to live out their baptismal call to serve the there so people can apply their gifts to help others.” couldn’t before.” least among us.” †

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By Natalie Hoefer of African Catholics in the U.S. is holding Jannette Pruitt, current project coordinator their meeting here in Indianapolis.” for the Office of Multicultural Ministry, Father Taylor and After 17 years of serving part time The Office of Multicultural Ministry will assume the role of coordinator for the as the first and only director of the has also reached out to other ethnicities— Black Catholic Ministry. Sister Jannette archdiocese’s Office of Multicultural creating a Vietnamese Apostolate, Hispanic Ministry will continue as the elected to national Ministry, Father Kenneth Taylor will be establishing an annual St. Martin de Porres Hispanic/Latino Ministry, with a search passing the reins to Franciscan Brother Mass for Hispanics and black Catholics, underway for a new coordinator to replace leadership roles Moises Gutierrez. celebrating an annual Simbang Gabi in Brother Moises. Criterion staff report Brother Moises, who is currently the the Filipino tradition, and other events Brother Moises also envisions a archdiocese’s coordinator of Hispanic recognizing the cultural diversity among third ministry for Asian/Pacific Islander Father Kenneth Taylor, pastor of Ministry, will assume the new full-time Catholics in the archdiocese. Catholics in the archdiocese, including Holy Angels Parish in Indianapolis, Multicultural Ministry directorship on As Brother Moises moves the ministry those of Korean, Vietnamese, Burmese and and Franciscan Sister Jannette Pruitt, Aug. 15. forward, Father Taylor says he sees the Indian cultures. new coordinator of Black Catholic The Office of Multicultural Ministry has office being “in the position to reach out to While Brother Moises has other goals, Ministry for the archdiocesan Office accomplished much under Father Taylor’s more and more of our diverse groups and such as offering Hispanic spiritual directors of Multicultural Ministry, were elected leadership since it was created in 1996 under bringing into the archdiocese this wider in the archdiocese, he is open to new ideas. to national leadership roles at the then-Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein. range of Catholics.” “[St.] Francis was always asking God, Joint Conference of four black Catholic “The most obvious growth was in “I am so excited,” says Brother Moises. ‘What do you want me to do?’ So I ask organizations held in Chicago on Hispanic ministry,” says Father Taylor. “This has been one of my dreams for years, now, ‘God, what do you want me to do in July 28-Aug. 1. “At one point, Indiana was listed as the to work and minister in a multicultural role. this new position?’ But not just me—it’s Father Taylor was elected for a fifth fastest-growing state with Hispanic “Good work has been done and is being about what does God want us to do as an two-year term as president of the population. It really just hit us all of done [in the ministry]—I’m just continuing office, as different ministries.” National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus a sudden.” those good things and exploring other As a native of Mexico and with a (NBCCC). Through the help of the Office of ideas.” certificate, bachelor’s degree and a “We’re a means of support for Multicultural Ministry, there are now The need to switch the position from part master’s degree ranging from education ourselves and to be advocates for the 21 parishes in the archdiocese offering time to full time developed in response to to intercultural relations, Brother Moises black community throughout the U.S.,” Hispanic ministry. the growth of Catholics of various cultures brings understanding, education and Father Taylor explains. “We want to Progress in ministry to black Catholics in the archdiocese. experience to the role. be sure that the Church hears the voice was also a hallmark of the Office of “The demographics of the Church are More than that, he brings passion. of the black community and the black Multicultural Ministry under Father Taylor’s changing. Now there is a huge diversity “The passion for diversity has been in clergy and religious.” leadership. in the archdiocese,” Brother Moises me since the very beginning, the passion Sister Jannette was elected to the “The office gave us a structured way explains. “We have Hispanics, Africans, for ministry.” board of the National Black Sisters to move forward with black Catholic African Americans, Burmese, He attributes much of that passion to Conference (NBSC). ministry,” he says. “The things we were able Filipinos, Koreans, Vietnamese. being the youngest of 24 siblings. According to their website, the to do had a reflection on the national level, We need a full-time director to serve them “My mother used to tell us children, NBSC’s mission is “to strive to provide culminating last summer with the National and explore different possibilities.” ‘You are like the fingers on my hand: they ongoing communication and dialogue Black Catholic Within the Office are all different, that focuses on the education and support Congress being held of Multicultural but if one of them of African-American women religious.” here in Indianapolis. Ministry, a formal is smashed, it “I have always done anything I It’s only held every Black Catholic affects and hurts could do to help the sisters,” says five years. Ministry branch with all the others.’ That Sister Jannette, “but to find out that I was “We’ve also its own coordinator stayed with me. If nominated for the board was a shock, and had an African will be formed to a group hurts in the I very humbly accepted.” Catholic ministry serve Catholics of Church, it hurts us While serving in their outside for about 10 years. African, African- all the same. We leadership roles, Father Taylor and As a result of that, American and need to look at how Sister Jannette will continue with their in September the Caribbean cultures. we can respond archdiocesan duties. † Br. Moises Gutierrez, O.F.M. National Association Fr. Kenneth Taylor Franciscan Sister Sr. Jannette Pruitt, O.S.F. to that.” †

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Opinion Letters to the Editor When it comes to attitudes are always at work, even in casual encounters between whites and blacks. education, let us President Barack Obama told us, Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 from personal experience, that attitudes Most Rev. Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Publisher Mike Krokos, Editor follow Christ and put involving race are ever-present though Greg A. Otolski, Associate Publisher John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus invisible. Black males can arouse our children first suspicion just by going into a department Regarding the implementation of store or venturing into a mostly white Common Core in our schools, I contacted neighborhood. Editorial Rep. Randy Frye in our state legislature Whites growing up in America, on July 22 and was told by his office that including me, are subject to attitudes, Common Core has been suspended for at assumptions and thought patterns least a year until further deliberation can be concerning race that are unconscious. done on this statewide. The jury members are sure that I was also informed that, statewide, racially biased attitudes played no role

CNS photo/Paul Haring CNS photo/Paul only the lower classes—kindergarten in their decision. They are honest when through second grade—have seen any they say that because these attitudes are implementation of Common Core, and unconscious. they will be allowed to continue because of White liberals, many of whom decried financial concerns. the verdict, are quick to assume racist However, all other classes have no attitudes in “other people”—people on implementation scheduled statewide. The the jury, people in the South, etc. while “Be Our Guest” column and accompanying denying those attitudes within themselves. graphic in The Criterion in the July 19 This denial is most unfortunate because issue leads one to believe otherwise in our racist inclinations are most insidious when archdiocese. unacknowledged within ourselves. I would suggest we not be so quick to Racist inclinations exist in both whites embrace a totally new teaching system that and blacks. The difference is that the had no teachers involved in its beginnings, privileged position of most whites means Pope Francis speaks to the media aboard the papal flight from Rio de Janeiro and has the backing of few teachers across they are invisible to them. to Rome on July 28. When the pope told reporters, “Who am I to judge?” a the country. Can we not lead in putting our When any of us are asked if we are homosexual person, he was emphasizing a part of Catholic teaching often children first instead of being so quick to tainted by racist inclinations, myself overlooked by the media and misunderstood by many people. compromise? included, we had all better raise our hands May I also suggest we follow Christ, and admit that we are contaminated by realize we will have crosses to bear and subtle and often unrecognized racism Pope Francis on homosexuality that standing for what is right, not what is to one degree or another. One key to fter one of the most dramatic and St. Peter committed one of the biggest expedient, is part of that? combating racism is for us all to recognize Asuccessful papal journeys since sins ever—he denied Christ—and he its elements within ourselves. the days of Blessed John Paul II, the made him pope.” Barbara L. Maness secular media decided that the most The discussion of homosexuality Vevay Gilbert Marsh important news was in the remarks came up during the press conference after Bloomington that Pope Francis made in a press a reporter asked about Msgr. Battista Recent issue helps conference during his flight back to Ricca. Soon after Pope Francis named SAM program is still Rome from Brazil. He answered a him the interim leader of the Vatican us remain focused question about homosexual priests Bank, an Italian magazine published a on God, be faithful active and available at during which he said, “A gay person story that claimed that Msgr. Ricca had St. Christopher Parish who is seeking God, who is of good been sent away from a nunciature in Catholics will—well, who am I to judge him?” Latin America when it was learned that in Indianapolis The media jumped on that answer he had a male lover. The pope responded The July 5 issue of The Criterion had as if it were surprising or sensational. that he did what canon law said he many worthy writings, and I especially have In reference to the May 31 story in However, this isn’t new teaching, should do: “I ordered a preliminary taken notes on Father Ryan McCarthy’s The Criterion concerning the Substance and the pope tried to make that clear investigation, and this investigation comments regarding the “Big Court’s” Addiction Ministry (SAM) program when he continued, “The Catechism of found nothing.” rulings on the Defense of Marriage Act in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, the Catholic Church explains this very Then the pope noted that too many and Proposition 8. He is the first writer St. Christopher Parish in Indianapolis has well. It says one must not marginalize times we go searching for sins—“of that I know of to express the link between been an active core member of SAM since these persons, they must be integrated one’s youth, for example—for publicity.” contraception and same-sex marriage. Deacon Bill Jones and the-late Father Larry into society.” He made it clear that he wasn’t talking Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin was wise Voelker started this amazing ministry in Pope Francis was referring to a about crimes—“the abuse of a minor is a to point out that the institution of marriage this area. paragraph in the catechism, which crime”—but sins. existed prior to any form of government, Two members of St. Christopher’s says that men and women who have However, he acknowledged that it and that the rulings would result in more SAM ministry were on the April 29 deep-seated homosexual tendencies was normal for the media to write about confusion. panel discussing how to start SAM “must be accepted with respect, sinners and scandals because “a tree Still, another remarkable “Be Our Guest” at the session led by Deacon Jones compassion, and sensitivity. Every sign that falls makes more noise than a forest column was written by Leslie Lynch. Her and Erik Vagenius, who created a of unjust discrimination in their regard that grows.” comments regarding religious freedom substance abuse ministry program in the should be avoided. These persons are “The problem isn’t this [homosexual] reveal a dynamic personality tempered by Diocsee of Palm Beach, Florida. called to fulfill God’s will in their lives orientation—we must be like brothers mystery. Her response to spotty instruction The substance addiction ministry and, if they are Christians, to unite to and sisters,” the pope said. “The and anti-Catholic sentiment sent her in program is still active and available at the sacrifice of the Lord’s Cross the problem is something else, the problem search of what the Church teaches and St. Christopher Parish. difficulties they may encounter from is lobbying.” Here he was referring to why. Is there any chance of putting her on their condition” (#2358). reports of a “gay lobby” at the Vatican your staff? Norine Chastain The Catholic Church has always that was protecting certain priests by We Catholics are being shoved into an Indianapolis differentiated between people blackmailing others. He called that ominous future that is not of our making. with a homosexual orientation and worrisome. However, The Criterion’s coverage of homosexual acts. The acts are sinful, The headlines and TV reports gave the increased hostility to the faith helps Letters Policy as are any other sexual acts except the impression that Pope Francis was to strengthen us, and helps us to remain those between men and women who talking about gay priests. It’s true that focused on God and be faithful to the Letters from readers are published in are married to each other and the acts the question referred to that, but his reply religion founded by him. The Criterion as part of the newspaper’s are open to the possible procreation of seemed to apply to all homosexuals, Keep praising God. commitment to “the responsible exchange a child. but including gay priests. He answered of freely-held and expressed opinion It appears that, in our society, questions in Spanish but used the Kathleen Naghdi among the People of God” (Communio et many heterosexual men and women English word “gay” when referring to Indianapolis Progressio, 116). have just as much trouble following homosexual males. Letters from readers are welcome that teaching as homosexual men and It’s true that some priests have a What is the key to and should be informed, relevant, well- women. And that’s what the sacrament homosexual orientation. We fail to expressed, concise, temperate in tone, of reconciliation is for. Homosexuals understand, though, what a celibate combating racism? courteous and respectful. can be forgiven for their acts just as priest’s sexual orientation, either The editors reserve the right to select can a man or woman who confesses homosexual or heterosexual, has to do Recognizing it in and edit the letters based on space premarital sex or adultery. with the way he serves his people. ourselves, reader says limitations, pastoral sensitivity and The Church is made up of sinners, It’s typical of Pope Francis that he content. both heterosexual and homosexual, would emphasize forgiveness and display The shooting of Treyvon Martin and trial Letters must be signed, but, for serious and it always has been. Pope Francis a pastoral attitude. verdict have aroused strong reactions in reasons, names may be withheld. alluded to that, too, when he said, “If a However, we can be sure that this whites and blacks. Send letters to “Letters to the Editor,” person, whether a layperson, priest or won’t affect his opposition to redefining An issue affecting both communities The Criterion, 1400 N. Meridian Street, sister, goes to confession and converts, marriage and similar social issues. involves attitudes toward race. Indianap­olis, IN 46202-2367. the Lord forgives. And when the Lord On CNN, two members of the jury Readers with access to e-mail may send forgives, he forgets. This is important. —John F. Fink said that race had “no bearing” on their letters to [email protected]. decision. I submit this cannot be true. Racial The Criterion Friday, August 9, 2013 Page 5 Archbishop recalls Lindy Boggs ‘as Madagascar archbishops confirm no strong, constant voice for life’ contraceptives in CRS programs NEW ORLEANS (CNS)— running his congressional campaigns, WASHINGTON (CNS)— system, had been trained by CRS on Corinne “Lindy” Boggs, who blazed his Washington office and serving as Two Madagascar archbishops confirmed children’s health and malaria prevention a trail from birth in 1916 on a sugar a consultant throughout his years as a in talks with leading U.S. Church leaders but are not CRS employees, she said. plantation in New Roads to being an Democratic Louisiana congressman that Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is John Rivera, CRS director of eight-times-elected member of the until he died in a plane crash in not providing or facilitating access to communications, called the PRI U.S. House of Representatives for Alaska in 1972 while campaigning for contraceptives and abortifacients in its allegations “simply false” in a July 30 Louisiana and U.S. Vatican ambassador, U.S. Rep. Nick Begich. health care programs in their archdioceses. statement on the agency’s website. was “a strong and loud and constant voice She also learned how to maneuver The Population Research Institute (PRI) “As a pro-life organization, CRS for life,” Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond the minefield of Washington politics had alleged in a series of reports in July programming does not include the said at her funeral Mass on Aug. 1 at and cajole the media and politicians that some CRS workers were engaged promotion or distribution of artificial St. Louis Cathedral. alike through her involvement in the in family planning programs and the family planning or distribution of Boggs, who died on July 27 at age 97, Democratic Congressional Wives Forum widespread distribution of contraceptives abortifacients in any country in which we left a legacy to be admired as a dedicated and as president of the Women’s National and abortifacients in the island nation off work,” the statement said. and genteel wife, mother, grandmother, Democratic Club. the southeast coast of Africa. Several attempts by CNS to reach the great-grandmother, faithful Catholic She chaired the National Democratic But Archbishop Desire Tsarahazana Madagascar archbishops Aug. 5 and 6 and public servant by whose example Convention in 1976, and was aptly of Toamasina, president of the bishops’ were unsuccessful. everyone could use to learn to live their described as having “a steel grip in a velvet conference of Madagascar, expressed In its reports, PRI, which describes faith, Archbishop Aymond said at the glove.” She won a special election to finish “strong support” for CRS and told itself on its website as a “pro-life, anti- funeral Mass. her husband’s U.S. Church leaders that although population control Calling her a humble leader and a term and then won “there had been some confusion in his organization,” faithful friend, the archbishop said Boggs re-election eight archdiocese that was quickly resolved” had quoted “believed in the darkest moments in life, times. She was the in the past, CRS is “acting in accord with Archbishop God loved her and led her. She placed her first woman elected Catholic teaching and does not provide Tsarahazana and life in the hands of a loving God. to Congress in or facilitate access to contraception Archbishop Odon “Lindy lived her faith and was guided Louisiana history. or abortion,” according to a news Razanakolona of by this faith in her family, life in Congress The decision release from the U.S. Conference of Antananarivo, and all her political life,” Archbishop to succeed her Catholic Bishops (USCCB). the capital of Aymond said. “She was a strong and loud husband wasn’t an The archbishop spoke by phone on Madagascar, and constant voice for life, calling on the Corinne “Lindy” Boggs easy one for her: Aug. 2 with Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan Carolyn Woo along with equality of women in the workplace and She considered of New York, USCCB president, and several priests, as in the community.” herself more the “consensus builder” and Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas of Tucson, expressing concerns about the nature of Through her words and deeds, the “peacemaker” among those who didn’t Ariz., chairman of the board of directors CRS’ work in Madagascar. archbishop said, Boggs gave witness that agree with her husband’s votes. of CRS. The clergymen charged that CRS “we are created equal by God. … We must Boggs said she always believed Archbishop Tsarahazana said he would was working in some dioceses without rid our society of racism and prejudice that “civil rights and human rights are “confer with the other members of his the knowledge of local Church officials, and hatred and become the family of God intertwined,” something that compelled her episcopal conference to confirm that no that the majority of CRS staff were not that he calls us to be.” to fight for issues that were important to such immoral activity is taking place in Catholic and perhaps did not feel they Before she left New Orleans for her her and her husband. Those issues included their dioceses,” the USCCB release said. needed to adhere to Church teaching on final resting place at St. Mary of False voting rights for all Americans and help for Subsequently, Archbishop Odon contraception and abortion, and that CRS River Cemetery in her hometown of women and those in need. Razanakolona of Antananarivo, engaged in “wasteful” spending habits New Roads, the roll of the drums was At the top of her list was the Madagascar, told Bishop Kicanas that he involving “big cars and big salaries,” heard as the Battle Hymn of the Republic, Equal Credit Opportunity Act of 1974 that was “surprised” to see himself quoted by according to PRI. “Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory,” was barred discrimination in lending based on PRI, and that “he is sure that CRS follows PRI president Steven W. Mosher sung as her casket was carried down the age, race, creed, gender or marital status. Catholic teaching and is not involved defended the series of reports, saying aisle of the cathedral. Even after she retired from Congress in providing or facilitating access to that Madagascar Church officials were Being a politician in Washington in 1990 to care for her daughter contraception or abortion,” the USCCB said in dissatisfied with the work of CRS. might not have been an original goal Barbara Boggs Sigmund—the former a release issued late on Aug. 5. “I have to tell you that they in life for Boggs. But she learned her Princeton, N.J., mayor who was dying of Carolyn Woo, CRS president and [Catholic clergy] were not happy with the way, beginning at age 24 when husband cancer—she was a gracious host to many CEO, told Catholic News Service in an way CRS was operating there,” he told Hale Boggs from Louisiana was nonprofit fundraisers at her townhouse Aug. 3 e-mail that some reports about CNS on Aug. 1. first elected to Washington. She took on Bourbon Street. One cause was the controversy had confused the family An Aug. 2 posting on PRI’s website cues from her heroine Eleanor Roosevelt, Lindy’s Place, which provided temporary planning work of community health said the organization was “delighted to who was integral to her husband housing and supportive services to help workers in Madagascar with that of CRS know that the problems reported to us by President Franklin Roosevelt’s career. homeless, unaccompanied women gain workers. The community health workers, the archbishop of Toamasina have now Boggs was her husband’s right hand, self-reliance. † who are part of the country’s public health been resolved.” †

What was in the news on August 9, 1963? Kennedy administration will back some private education aid, and calling the Church to a greater civil rights role By Brandon A. Evans administration opposes, on constitutional grounds, all • Says WCC membership unlikely for Catholics aid to church-related schools. This is simply not true. • Testing ban welcomed by CAIP head This week, we continue to examine what was going on The administration has recognized that using public • Montessori approach draws lively response in the Church and the world 50 years ago as seen through funds for private education does raise questions of both • For English-speaking: One Christian Bible has the pages of The Criterion. constitutionality and public policy, but it has never opposed definite possibility Here are some of the items all forms of such aid either on constitutional grounds • 2 Marian College grads will teach in Japan found in the Aug. 9, 1963, issue or on their merits. In fact, it has expressed precisely the • Indifference and atheism of The Criterion: opposite view.’ ” • Liturgical group asks entire Mass in English • Administration will • For cardinal’s cathedral: Peter Claver Knights • Two Gary hospitals adopt agreements to back ‘some’ private donate $25,000 purse eliminate bias education aid • Growing commitment: Greater Catholic role in • Cars seen major delinquency cause “WASHINGTON—Sen. Abraham Ribicoff of civil rights seen • Vatican letter stresses YCW role as ‘Christians’ Connecticut, calling for widespread debate on the subject “CHICAGO—Matthew Ahmann, executive director of • Oldenburg schedules investiture, profession of financing education, told the Senate the Kennedy the National Catholic Conference for Interracial Justice, • U.S. makes grant for clergy project administration is actually in favor of some forms of predicted at an emergency session of the conference here • Demonstration Mass in English planned federal aid to church-related schools. The ‘most serious that the ‘tempo’ and the ‘involvement’ of Catholics in the • ‘Frisco to host Biblical parley misunderstanding’ about the religious controversy in civil rights battle would mount. So far, he said, Catholic • North Vernon Deanery slates Day of Recollection education ‘concerns the position of the administration,’ commitment and action in the racial crisis have been • Many Buddhits involved: Charges Vietnam said the former secretary of the Department of Health, limited. ‘While the record of religious leadership is good extremists are selling U.S. ‘bill of goods’ Education and Welfare [Aug. 6]. ‘As long as this here and there,’ he commented, ‘it is obvious that the • Cardinal Spellman named for Legion decoration misunderstanding persists, the task of Congress in Catholic Church has not yet really committed her resources dealing with this issue is made that much more difficult.’ to abolishing that segregation still found within the (Read all of these stories from our August 9, 1963, issue by ‘It is widely believed,’ Sen. Ribicoff continued, ‘that the communion, or to the drive for justice in civil life.’ ” logging on to our archives at www.CriterionOnline.com.) †

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Events Calendar VIPs Jerry and Nancy (McClamroch) Cranny, members of August 10 Indianapolis. “Augustravaganza,” St. Monica Feast Day St. Pius X Parish in Indianapolis, celebrated their 65th wedding St. Roch Parish, Family 5K walk/run 9 a.m., $20/person Festival, Mass, 5:30 p.m., anniversary on Aug. 7. Life Center, 3603 S. or $60/family of 4+, rides, Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin, The couple was married on Aug. 7, 1948, at St. Joan of Arc food, music, entertainment, Meridian St., Indianapolis. celebrant, dress in attire Church in Indianapolis. Mass Sat. 5:30 p.m., festival from your country of origin, Single Seniors meeting, 1 p.m., They are the parents of seven children, Marcia FitzGerald, age 50 and over. Information: 4 p.m.-midnight. Information: food from around the world 317-784-4207. 317-357-1200. following Mass, $1 per Beth Harlan, Janis Hehmeyer, Patty Hendrickson, Carolyn item, performances by Irish Siderys, Jody Zeph and Kevin Cranny. St. Mary Parish, cafeteria, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Dancers and Chinelos, games. They also have 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 415 E. Eighth St., New Albany. 4625 N. Kenwood Ave., Information: 317-253-2193 or The couple celebrated their anniversary in Lakeside, Mich., 70’s Trivia Night, fundraiser Indianapolis. “Sausage Fest,” parishoffice@ with their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. † for youth to attend the National food, music, stmonicaindy.org. Catholic Youth Conference, Fri. 6 p.m.-midnight, games, food, must be 21 years Sat. 6:30 p.m.-midnight. St. John the Evangelist Benedict Inn in Beech Grove offers series of age to attend, 6:30 p.m. Information: 317-253-1461. Church, 126 W. Information: 812-944-0417. Georgia St., Indianapolis. of sessions on ‘Lumen Gentium,’ Vatican II’s Little Sisters of the Poor, Rosary procession, following August 10-11 St. Augustine Home, 12:10 p.m. Mass, pray and Dogmatic Constitution on the Church 2345 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. St. Paul Parish, 9798 N. process through the streets Dearborn Road, New Alsace. Rummage Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., In recognition of the Year of Faith, and reconciliation with Benedictine of downtown Indianapolis. Parish festival, furniture, glassware, bedding, Information: faithful. the Benedict Inn, 1402 Southern Ave. Father Matthias Neuman to close Sat. 5 p.m.-midnight, pork picture frames, floral items, [email protected]. in Beech Grove on the southeast side the Year of Faith tenderloin dinner, music, kids’ household items, movies, of Indianapolis, is offering a series of Each talk is $20, or you can attend games. Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., CDs, baked goods and more. August 24-25 three talks on “Lumen Gentium,” the all three for $45. A good will offering chicken dinner, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. All proceeds help the Little St. Mary Parish Festival Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, will be accepted on the evening of the Sisters of the Poor care for Information: 812-623-1094. held at St. Mary’s School, plus a celebration of the Mass with explanatory Mass. their 96 residents. Information: 1331 E. Hunter Robbins Way, August 11 317-872-6420. explanation, from 7-9 p.m. on Aug. 20, A copy of the document will be St. Mary Parish, Greensburg. “On Eagle’s Sept. 4, Oct. 22 and Nov. 19. available on the first night for $5.95, or 2500 St. Mary’s Drive, August 18 Wings,” 5K walk/run Sat. in The session dates and topics are as attendees may bring their own copy. Lanesville. Parish picnic, St. Pius Parish, 7940 E. memory of Steve and Denise follows: This series qualifies for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: County Road 500 E., Sunman. Butz and Don and Barb Horan, 8-11 a.m., Mass 4:30 p.m. • Aug. 20—The Church as the People reimbursement for archdiocesan 812-952-2853. Parish picnic, chicken dinner, of God (chapter 2); employees through the Faith@Work mock turtle soup, games, Festival, Sat. 5:30-11 p.m., August 13 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: Sun. 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., food, • Sept. 4—A Theology of the Laity program during the Year of Faith. St. Paul Hermitage, 812-689-4244. games, bake sale, music, (chapter 4); For reservations or more 501 N. 17th Ave., Sun. fried chicken dinner • Oct. 22—Everyone is Called to information, contact the Benedict Inn Beech Grove. Ave Maria Catholic Community of 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Holiness (chapter 5); at 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@ Guild, meeting, 12:30 p.m. Richmond, 701 N. “A” St., Information: 812-663-8427. • Nov. 19—Mass (with explanation) benedictinn.org. † Information: 317-865-0910 or Richmond. Charismatic prayer [email protected]. group, 7 p.m. Information: August 25 [email protected]. St. Paul Parish, 9788 N. August 14 Dearborn Road, Guilford. St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, August 21 Hot Breakfast Bar Buffet, St. Malachy Parish in Brownsburg 7575 Holliday Drive, E., Calvary Cemetery, Mausoleum 7:30 a.m.-noon, free-will Indianapolis. Catholic Radio Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., donation. Information: 89.1 FM Mass in honor Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. 812-623-2349. offers series on end-of-life issues of St. Maximilian Kolbe, Information: 317-784-4439 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc. August 30 11:30 a.m. Free lunch St. Malachy Parish, 9833 E. County Pays What, Medicare, Medicaid, St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. Road 750 N. in Brownsburg, will offer a Long Term Care following Mass. RSVP August 22-24 17th Ave., Beech Grove. by morning of Aug. 13: St. Ann Parish, 6350 S. series of six sessions on end-of-life issues • Sept. 18— Choosing Final Ave Maria Guild, rummage titled, “Getting Your House in Order” Arrangements: Catholic Church 317-870-8400, ext. 21. Mooresville Road, Indianapolis. 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. sale, from 7-8 p.m. on Wednesdays from Resources, Funeral Costs, Parish festival, rides, games, Information: 317-865-0910 or August 15 food, 5-11 p.m. Information: [email protected]. Aug. 21-Sept. 25. Cremation, Preplanning, Cemetery Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, 317-821-2909. The session topics are: Options, Payment Arrangements Mausoleum Chapel, August 30- • Aug. 21— Taking Control: Your • Sept. 25—Round Table Wrap-Up 9001 N. Haverstick Road, August 23-24 Financial House, What Goes Into (Presenters will return to summarize Prince of Peace Parish September 1 Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. St. Joseph Parish, 1375 S. Planning and answer questions.) Information: 317-574-8898 or “Community Festival” Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. • Aug. 28— Protecting Your Family: While there is no cost, registration www.catholiccemeteries.cc. at Father Michael Shawe Memorial Jr./Sr. High School, “Fall Festival,” food, rides, Strategies and Documents is requested. To register or for more August 16 201 W. State St., Madison. games, Fri. 5 p.m.-1 a.m., • Sept. 4— Preparing for Alternative information, contact Providence Sister Northside Knights of Fri. 5 p.m.-midnight, Sat. 5-11 p.m., Sun. 3-11 p.m. Housing: Senior Living Options, Barbara Reder at 317-852-3195, e-mail Columbus Hall, 2100 E. Sat. 5 p.m.-midnight, food, Information: 317-244-9002. At-Home Care, Hospice Care [email protected], or log on to 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic rides, games. Information: August 30- • Sept. 11— Avoiding Surprises: Who www.saintmalachy.org. † Business Exchange, Mass, 812-265-4166. breakfast and program, September 2 “Faith Grounded by Service,” August 24 Sacred Heart Parish, Immaculate Heart of Mary gymnasium, 558 Nebeker St., Doug Carter, superintendent, A woman lays her hand Parish, 5692 N. Central Ave., Clinton. “Spaghetti Dinner,” Indiana State Police, on a traveling missionary presenter, 6:30-8:30 a.m., $15 Indianapolis. 5K Run/Walk, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Information: image of Our Lady of members, $21 non-members. 9 a.m., $15 pre-registration, 765-832-8468. Reservations and information: $50 pre-registration family of Guadalupe when the www.catholicbusiness 4-6. “Fall Kick-Off Fest,” August 31 replica was on display exchange.org. food, music, games, movies, $1 Mount St. Francis Retreat at St. Louis Church in

adults, under 21 free, 4-11 p.m. Center, 101 St. Anthony Crupi, Catholic CourierCNS photo/Mike Pittsford, N.Y. The image August 16-17 Information: 317-257-2266. Drive, Mount St. Francis. will be present at three Nativity of Our Lord Picnic, 11 a.m.-midnight, Indianapolis abortion chicken dinner, games, quilts. Jesus Christ Parish, St. Monica Parish, 6131 N. centers on Aug. 17, 18 7225 Southeastern Ave., Michigan Road, Indianapolis. Information: 812-923-8817. † and 22. Former Holy Trinity School reunion for Classes of 1962 and 1963 open to anyone The former Holy Trinity School Brickyard Crossing banquet center, Our Lady of Guadalupe missionary image to in Indianapolis will hold a reunion 4400 W. 16th St. in Indianapolis. Many travel to abortion centers in Indianapolis for the Classes of 1962 and 1963 on former Holy Trinity teachers, priests and Aug. 30-Sept. 1, but anyone who would religious will be in attendance. A 4-by-6 foot traveling image of to 1st Choice for Women at like to celebrate is welcome. The reunion celebration will conclude Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the 5455 W. 86th St. The celebration begins at 6 p.m. on with noon Mass on Sept. 1 at the unborn, will be present at three Indianapolis • Aug. 18—Planned Parenthood Aug. 30 at the Slovenian National Home, 12th annual Slovenian Festival at the abortion centers on Aug. 17, 18 and 22. abortion center, 8590 Georgetown 2717 W. 10th St. in Indianapolis. The Slovenian National Home picnic grounds The missionary image is one of Road in Indianapolis, 2-5 p.m. band “Hoosier Polka Jammers” will be at 1340 Yates Lane in Avon. The festival two photographic, life-sized copies of • Aug. 22—Affiliated Women’s performing. There is no admission fee for following the Mass includes food, music the actual tilma (cloak) of St. Juan Diego Services, 2215 Distributor’s Drive in this event. and dancing, plus Holy Trinity alumni on display at the Basilica of Our Lady of Indianapolis, 8 a.m.-noon . (Abortions On Aug. 31, an open house will be held will host a display tent where photos, Guadalupe in Mexico City. are scheduled to be performed at from 2-5 p.m. in the causeway between trophies and other school artifacts will be The schedule for the image’s presence is this time.) Holy Trinity Church and the Women’s displayed. There is a $5 gate fee to enter as follows: • Aug. 22—Indianapolis Women’s Center at the corner of N. Holmes and the picnic grounds for those over age 16. • Aug. 17—Planned Parenthood abortion Center, 1201 N. Arlington Ave. in St. Clair St. in Indianapolis. Organist An overall fee of $60 helps center, 8590 Georgetown Road Indianapolis, 1-5 p.m. (Abortions Norma Stephanciosa will be playing the cover the cost of all events. For in Indianapolis, 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m. are scheduled to be performed at Holy Trinity organ. reservations or questions, contact (Abortions are scheduled to start this time.) That evening at 7 p.m., a banquet Rich Radez at 317-502-5838 or e-mail at 8:30 a.m.) It will be followed For information, e-mail and dance will be held at the [email protected]. † by a 1-mile candlelight procession [email protected]. † The Criterion Friday, August 9, 2013 Page 7 Light of faith is a great gift brought to us by Jesus First in a series of five articles looking at his retirement. He hoped to release it either Pope Francis’ recently released encyclical, during or at the conclusion of the Year of “Lumen Fidei” “The Light of Faith.” Faith that will end on Nov. 24. Pope Francis completed that encyclical, By John F. Fink called “Lumen Fidei” (“The Light of Faith”) and released it on June 29, the solemnity

When Pope Benedict XVI unexpectedly of Sts. Peter and Paul. Although it is the Wiechec CNS file photo/Nancy Phelan retired, he left some unfinished work of two popes, it is considered to be business behind. Pope Francis’s first encyclical. At the start of It consists of four chapters plus an his pontificate, introduction. Therefore, this series of he finished an articles will follow that pattern. This week, encyclical begun we will consider what Pope Francis says in by his predecessor, his introduction. Blessed John Paul II, called “Deus He begins by saying that the light of Caritas Est” (“God Is Love”), released on faith is the way the Catholic Church’s Christmas of 2005. Then he wrote two other tradition speaks of the great gift brought encyclicals, “Spe Salvi” (“Saved by Hope”), by Jesus. For Jesus himself said, “I have released on Nov. 30, 2007, and “Caritas in come as light into the world, that whoever Veritate” (“Charity in Truth”), released on believes in me may not remain in darkness” June 29, 2009. (Jn 12:46). “The Second Vatican Council enabled the light of faith to illumine our human experience from within, However, since there were encyclicals on Even the pagan world hungered for accompanying the men and women of our time on their journey,” says Pope Francis in his first love and hope, two of the three theological light, he says, noting the Roman cult of encyclical, “Lumen Fidei” (“The Light of Faith”). Pictured is a procession of youths making its way to virtues, it seemed obvious that one was the sun god, Sol Invictus, invoked each Sunday Mass at St. Joseph’s Church in Mutungulu, Kenya. missing—on faith. These three virtues are day at sunrise. However, he notes, quoting called theological virtues because, according St. Justin Martyr, “No one has ever been “Faith is born of an encounter with the 50th anniversary of the opening of the to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, they ready to die for his faith in the sun” (#1). living God who calls us and reveals his Second Vatican Council, he says, giving “dispose Christians to live in a relationship Jesus is the true sun, he says. love, a love which precedes us and upon a clear indication that Vatican II was a with the Holy Trinity. They have God for their In our modern society, though, all this which we can lean for security and for council on faith. However, he says, the origin, their motive and their object—God is ridiculed as sufficient for societies of building our lives” (#4). Church never takes faith for granted, “but known by faith, God old, but not for a society that is proud of Faith, though, is always received from knows that this gift of God needs to be hoped in and loved for its rationality. Today, in many places, faith God as a supernatural gift. Once we have nourished and reinforced so that it can his own sake” (#1840). has become associated, not with light, but been given that gift, faith becomes a light continue to guide her pilgrim way” (#6). Besides the with darkness. for our way, guiding us through life. Returning to the other theological theological virtues, That’s why it is urgent, the pope says, Pope Francis notes that Jesus told Peter virtues, Pope Francis finishes his there are also the “to see once again that faith is a light, for to strengthen his brothers and sisters in introduction by saying that faith, hope cardinal virtues: once the flame of faith dies out, all other the faith. As a successor of Peter, he says, and charity “are the driving force of the prudence, justice, lights begin to dim. The light of faith is Pope Benedict proclaimed the present Year Christian life as it advances towards full fortitude and unique, since it is capable of illuminating of Faith. This year should be “helping us communion with God” (#7). temperance. every aspect of human existence” to sense the great joy of believing and to Pope Benedict was (#4, emphasis in original). renew our wonder at the vast horizons (John F. Fink is editor emeritus of writing an encyclical Perhaps in his most important sentence which faith opens ups” (#5). The Criterion, newspaper of the Pope Francis on faith at the time of in the introduction, Pope Francis says, It was inaugurated on the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.) † Pope picks ‘fraternity’ as theme for his first World Peace Day message VATICAN CITY (CNS)—An overemphasis on instead a ‘culture of encounter,’ in order to build a more as a ‘burden,’ a hindrance to development. At most, they “personal well-being” and general indifference have just and peaceful world.” are considered as recipients of aid or compassionate eroded any sense of responsibility toward others, As children of one Father, all human beings are linked assistance,” the note said. especially toward the poor, said a note from the Vatican to one another in fraternity, and only efforts that are born Everyone needs to be seen as a brother or sister, who is announcing Pope Francis’ choice of a theme for from a sense of fraternity can overcome the poverty, “called to share the gifts of creation, the goods of progress World Peace Day 2014. conflict, inequality, crime, fundamentalism and other ills and culture,” it said. For the first peace day message of his pontificate, the facing the world today, the Vatican note said. Fraternity is both a gift and a responsibility each human pope chose the theme: “Fraternity, the foundation and “The culture of personal well-being leads to a loss of the being receives from God the Father, who calls people pathway to peace,” said a Vatican communique published sense of responsibility and fraternal relationship,” it said. to fight against “inequality and poverty that undermine on July 31. When people don’t see others as “being like us,” then the social fabric, to take care of every person, especially Announcing the theme for the Jan. 1, 2014, celebration, they are often seen as competitors or enemies and treated the weakest and most defenseless, to love him or her as the Vatican said Pope Francis’ message will stress “the like objects, it said. oneself with the very heart of Jesus Christ,” the Vatican need to combat the ‘throwaway culture’ and to promote “Not uncommonly, the poor and the needy are regarded communique said. †

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pilgrims Submitted photos continued from page 1 A harmony of worship Transitional Deacon Timothy Wyciskalla weather. And I found out it would be a was awed by the size of the crowds, their miracle to receive the Eucharist among international flavor and their behavior in 3 million people.” the midst of difficult conditions. And yet from those moments of seeming “Crowds that large, especially when disaster came a beauty that deepened they are exhausted and bottlenecked as her faith. we were—sometimes waiting hours to “The beautiful part was that God move out of Copacabana beach to get planned it this way so that I would back through the city—can often become remember the reason I was going to Brazil. dangerous and angry. At World Youth Day, It wasn’t to have a vacation, but to have a the only thing the crowd did as we moved true encounter with Jesus Christ, his Son. slowly and relentlessly through millions And that is exactly what happened. I stayed of people was sing songs from their home with a beautiful host family. Although they countries and pray the rosary in every had nothing, they showed me love in ways conceivable language. I had never experienced. They gave me “One of the most powerful moments for their bed to sleep, fed me, prayed for me me came during the final Mass. Countless and with me.” people and national flags filled the world’s One moment captured the essence of most famous beach. And yet, when Pope that connection: “As my host family and I Francis arrived, all the flags went down, Father Eric Augenstein, far right, vocations director for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, concelebrates were failing miserably at communicating the international crowd became a single Mass on July 26 with Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver. Archdiocesan transitional deacons one night, my host dad got out his smart family of faith, and everyone knew exactly Tim Wyciskalla, far left, and Ben Syberg, immediately next to Archbishop Aquila, assist with the Mass. phone with a translator, and with a smile when to stand, when to kneel, and when to showed me in English what he was trying offer the sign of peace during Mass. to say in Portuguese, ‘We speak different “The source and summit of our languages, but we are all brothers and relationship with Christ, the Eucharist, sisters in Christ.’ ” is the only thing on Earth that could do That feeling came to life in an even something like that.” more intense way for her when she participated in eucharistic adoration with Bonding in a special way Pope Francis on Copacabana Beach with For Jennifer Lutgring, World Youth Day millions of other young Catholics. “renewed my gratitude for the beauty and “I bet you can imagine the noise the gift of my Catholic faith.” 3 million people can make as they greet “I will also say that it was quite the Holy Father, but imagine the silence inspiring to see and experience the constant 3 million people can make. We all spoke joy of the archdiocesan group that I was different languages and barely understood traveling with amid the many struggles each other, but all 3 million of us knew and near constant confusion, chaos and who was with us on that beach. I could crowds,” said Lutgring, a member of truly feel the awesomeness of the one, holy, Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish in Meghan Bender, left, Lauren Klosterman, Morgan Klosterman, Julie Doran and Chelsea Walker relax by Catholic Church.” Greenwood. “I think there is something the sea during World Youth Day on July 26. That feeling resonated among the about suffering with people that bonds you pilgrims from the archdiocese. Here are together in a special way.” Vernon. “Having adoration with 3 million some of their thoughts and memories of people all on their knees on a beach next to World Youth Day. Strengthening a commitment the crashing waves was really moving.” Matt Faley regularly gets to witness the Holding back tears commitment of young Catholics to their Bringing the hope home One of the most inspiring and touching faith as the archdiocese’s director of young For Father Eric Augenstein, the moments of the experience for Father adult and college campus ministry. World memories of World Youth Day are etched Jonathan Meyer came when he translated Youth Day strengthened his commitment. in his mind. Now, his focus is on how that the words of Pope Francis for his group. “It stretched my heart in a big way. whirlwind week will have an impact in the “I brought a radio and headphones to It reminded me that our Church is full archdiocese. tune into the local radio station that was of hope. Working with young adults, I “At the end of World Youth Day, we all set up for English translations of the papal get to see this every day. It is one of the have to go back home—to return to our events,” recalled Father Meyer, pastor of great blessings of my life. But being with regular lives, jobs and ministries,” said the Jennings County parishes of St. Ann, 3 million Catholic young people who are the vocations director for the archdiocese. St. Mary and St. Joseph. “I was the only on fire for our Lord and his Church has an “For me, having the opportunity to spend one in our group that had a radio, so at impact on you that is lasting. World Youth Day with a group of young the events I would listen to the translation “Witnessing such a thing made me adults from the archdiocese is what gives and then speak the words to all those aware of my own call to a deeper ‘yes’ to me the greatest hope for our local Church. around me. our Lord and reminded me of Pope Francis’ These young men and women from the “There were moments I had to hold words, ‘Don’t be part-time Christians.’ The archdiocese are people of inspiring faith, back tears because I was so moved by world is longing to see the reason for such strong Catholic convictions and a zeal what was being said by the pope or the hope, and I am convinced even more of my for service. other people speaking. It was humbling to call to share it.” “It’s often said at gatherings like know that what I said was the only thing World Youth Day that the Church is alive my group was going to hear. It was a great A moving experience and the Church is young. We don’t need analogy of life. The Gospel is only heard “My favorite experience was the vigil to go to Rio de Janiero to see that. Getting when we proclaim what we hear. The the night before the final Mass with Pope to know more young adult Catholics right world needs Christ, and the only way it Francis,” recalled Lauren Klosterman, here in the archdiocese gives me great hope Archdiocesan pilgrims to World Youth Day in will hear his voice is through his disciples a member of St. Mary Parish in North for our Church.” † Rio de Janiero enjoy a meal during their trip.

“going to the Holy See, it is overwhelmingly enjoyable to response to the Ethiopian famine of 1984-85. He also ambassador be at the home of our Catholic Church. I could never have supervised CRS operations in East Africa during the crisis in continued from page 1 underestimated how exciting it was to be there.” Somalia in the 1990s. “I think it’s a terrific appointment,” said In February 2012, Hackett and Diaz represented of nearly 5,000. Gerard F. Powers,” a professor of the practice of Catholic the U.S. government at the consistory led by “I had the privilege of knowing Ken Hackett for many peacebuilding at the Kroc Institute for International Peace Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican years and working directly with him for three years at Studies on the campus of the University of Notre Dame. ceremony. Pope Benedict XVI created 22 new cardinals Catholic Relief Services,” said an Aug. 5 e-mail from “I think he has substantial experience both with Church from 13 countries—including two from the United States another CRS executive, Joan Rosenhauer, executive vice institutions and working with government, including some and one from Canada. president of U.S. operations. important government institutions, which makes him very In May of that year, he received the University of “One of the things I most admired about Ken was his well positioned to do what the ambassador to the Holy See Notre Dame’s Laetare Medal during commencement integrity. He always sought to do the right thing, even if it is expected to do.” ceremonies. The medal is given to a Catholic “whose genius wasn’t the easiest thing,” Rosenhauer said. “I’m delighted Born in West Roxbury, Mass., Hackett joined the has ennobled the arts and sciences, illustrated the ideals of that he will now bring these qualities and his broad Peace Corps shortly after his 1968 graduation from the Church and enriched the heritage of humanity.” experience to his new role representing our country as Boston College. Assigned to a Catholic mission in rural Hackett is a former North American president of U.S. ambassador to the Vatican.” Ghana, he worked in an agricultural cooperative and saw Caritas Internationalis—the confederation of humanitarian One of Hackett’s predecessors to his new post, “the actual impact of American food aid on the health and agencies of the Catholic Church—and a former member L. Francis Rooney, told Catholic News Service on well-being of very poor kids in a very isolated part of a of the board of the Pontifical Council Cor Unum at the Aug. 5: “Far be it from me to offer advice to an incoming West African country,” he said recently. Vatican. He also has been an adviser to the U.S. Conference ambassador. But he is tremendously qualified to do the job, After completing his Peace Corps assignment, Hackett of Catholic Bishops. given his background with Catholic Relief Services. The joined CRS, the U.S. Catholic international relief and Hackett was on the board of the Millennium Challenge Holy See needs a good person, and they’ve got one.” development agency, in 1972. He started his career in Sierra Corporation, the congressionally mandated independent Rooney, who served as ambassador from 2005-08, Leone, where he managed a nationwide leprosy program development agency, from 2004 to 2010. He has received said regardless of lack of previous diplomatic experience, and a maternal and child health program. numerous honorary degrees. “the State Department does a very good job of preparing Subsequent positions took him to various posts in Africa After retiring from CRS, Hackett was named a both career and political appointees before going to their and Asia, as well as in CRS’ Baltimore headquarters. As consultant to the University of Notre Dame’s Institute for posts,” mentioning reading lists and consultations. Even so, regional director for Africa, he managed the agency’s Global Development. † The Criterion Friday, August 9, 2013 Page 9 Cursillo: Living the ‘Fourth Day’ for 50 years, looking to the future

By Natalie Hoefer

Three days. It’s a relatively short time, yet much can happen. Just ask a Submitted photos “Cursillista,” one who has experienced a three-day Cursillo retreat. For almost 50 years, Cursillo has proven to be a faith-growing and even life-changing event for thousands in Indiana. As the movement nears the half-century mark locally, the local secretariat has begun several new initiatives to help the movement flourish—preparing to offer Cursillo in Spanish; conducting the region’s first “Cursillo de Cursillos”—a retreat for Cursillo leaders; and initiating new forms of communication.

‘Short course’ Cursillo—Spanish for “short course”— is a lay movement in the Church that began in Spain in 1944, and has been active in Indiana since 1964. It involves a three-day retreat which The Central Indiana Cursillo Community secretariat for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and the Diocese of Lafayette pose for a picture at St. Monica seeks to help Catholics grow in their Parish in Indianapolis on Feb. 2. Front row: Sandy Neidigh, left, Carlos Alatorre, Tom Kitchin, Beth Doran, Kathy Schallert and Molly Sanders. Back row: relationship with Christ. After the retreat, John Ameis, left, Tim Hays, Mark Scheller, Mark Totleben, Marty Van der Burgt, Tony Avellana, Father Glenn O’Connor, who serves as Cursillo spiritual participants are invited to continue director in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, and Father Mike McKinney, Cursillo spiritual director in the Diocese of Lafayette. growing through group reunions and other opportunities. routine and, with the context of an intense The Central Indiana Cursillo experience of community, examine their Committee (CICC) oversees the movement commitment to Christ. in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and “Cursillo does not intend to form a the Diocese of Lafayette. Four retreats are parallel church or a source of ‘alternative offered each year—one for men and one parish,’ ” the archbishop explains. for women in the spring, and then again in “Instead, the movement seeks to deepen the fall. the faith of Catholic men and women, According to the CICC website, thereby motivating them to become more Cursillo promotes “a method of piety, active in their respective parishes and study and action in order to evangelize better equipped to witness to Jesus Christ.” the world” and to live their motto: “Be a friend, make a friend, bring a Building a foundation for Latinos friend to Christ.” Despite Cursillo having its beginnings While Cursillo is primarily led in Spain and its use of Spanish words by lay Catholics, priests are strongly and phrases, language has proven to involved in the process. Each retreat has be a barrier to involving the growing a priest serving as spiritual director and Hispanic community in the Archdiocese of ministering sacraments, and several of the Indianapolis and Diocese of Lafayette. talks are presented by priests. In an effort to reach out to Latinos, CICC has been seeking Spanish-speaking Cursillistas Steph Romis, left, Susie Shereda, Kelly Griffis and Amy Strasburger attended a ‘Fourth Day’ leaders from parishes throughout the Pilgrim’s Path workshop at St. Luke the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis on May 4. The retreat serves as a catalyst to Archdiocese of Indianapolis and the ongoing personal spiritual growth. Diocese of Lafayette who have been eye toward developing leadership. the Apostle Parish in Indianapolis, “We consider the post-Cursillo through Cursillo. “It’s an upgrade on the talks we’ve attended Cursillo in October 2009. [timeframe] to be the most important,” “We found about 30 Cursillistas, previously heard,” says Sanders. “The “On my first Cursillo retreat weekend, says John Ameis, lay director for CICC. mostly who are here from another difference is they’re more in-depth, there’s the primary thing I remember learning “A lot of people think our purpose is country, who speak some or no English,” more formation. It’s taking that next step. was that my prison and other ministries to get people to the weekend. That’s says Ameis. “[CICC] is very excited to be offering were not my own, that in fact, God was important, but the real purpose is the That group has been meeting twice a this for the first time.” working through me. And if I turned ‘Fourth Day.’ The post-Cursillo is the rest month for the last six months at St. Joan Not only is Cursillo de Cursillos being my ministry over to him in prayer, the of our lives. That’s when our relationship of Arc Parish in Kokomo, Ind., in the offered for the first time, it is also being fruits of my efforts would increase with Christ changes, deepens and allows Lafayette Diocese. offered in both English and Spanish. exponentially—and they did.” us to grow as we need to act and live as “We’re trying to build a foundation The English retreat will be held from Greulich felt so changed by his authentic Christians.” of knowledgeable, active Cursillistas so Aug. 22-25, and the Spanish retreat will first Cursillo experience that he This development is done through an when we start having Latino Cursillo, be offered from Aug. 30-Sept. 1, both at continued participating. emphasis during the retreat on piety, study they have a community to connect with,” Frankfort Camp Ministries. “In addition to weekly group meetings, and action. These three components are Ameis says. I have served on two subsequent retreat reinforced after the retreat through weekly The first regional Cursillo in Finding ways to communicate weekends,” he says. “My life was group meetings, periodic larger group Spanish for men will be held on According to Ameis, there are between changed on each of those weekends meetings called “ultreyas,” and a program Feb. 20-23, 2013, with the women’s retreat 5,800 and 6,000 Cursillistas in the as well, as I saw once again how the once called the School of Leaders but now on Feb. 27-March 2, 2013. Both will CICC region. Holy Spirit works.” referred to as Pilgrim’s Path. be held at Frankfort Camp Ministries in To assist communication, CICC Greulich’s fellow parishioner, According to Molly Sanders, Frankfort, Ind., in the Lafayette Diocese. will switch to an online e-mail and Holly Herber-Repp, also attended Cursillo communications director for CICC, communications product. in October 2009 and has continued “Pilgrim’s Path forms and develops ‘Taking the next step’ “We’re excited about what it’s going her involvement. Cursillo leaders in the mentality of Latinos will also be able to do to help us stay in touch with our “It has had a daily positive effect from the movement and offers a Christian to participate in the region’s community and for them to stay in touch which I learn and grow,” she says. “I community for support. It’s a place first “Cursillo de Cursillos.” with us,” he says. “They’ll be able to allow myself more time for stillness and of formation where we grow in our Like Cursillo, the program consists update their information online. People prayer, especially in the morning so I can commitment to Christ and the mission of of three days of talks, with time for can let us know how to keep in touch aim to be Christ’s instrument.” the Church.” meditation and discussion. The CICC with them.” Ameis, who is a member of Our Lady Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin is a website further describes Cursillo de Cursillistas—and those interested of Grace Parish in Noblesville, Ind., in Cursillista and speaks highly of Cursillo. Cursillos as more relaxed, with a purpose in Cursillo—can also stay informed the Lafayette Diocese, first participated “Cursillo offers each participant the of providing a deeper understanding of the by visiting CICC’s new website, in Cursillo in 1985 and has been involved opportunity to step out of his or her concepts promoted during Cursillo and an www.cursillo-cicc.org, launched in June. ever since. “It’s a work in progress, and we’re “After [Cursillo], I was a lot more going to be doing more with it. We sensitive to when [others] exhibited signs already have some videos up,” says of need, maybe someone to listen, or ‘Cursillo does not intend to form a parallel Sanders. “We’re really excited about it.” money, or food,” he says. “Those became church or a source of “alternative parish.” CICC has also created a Facebook a lot more alive and real because my way Instead, the movement seeks to deepen the page—Central Indiana Cursillo of living and looking at people changed. faith of Catholic men and women, thereby Community—and its own Twitter feed, “I went from knowing God loves me @CursilloCICC. to understanding that he loves me. That motivating them to become more active in transformation has changed me in ways I their respective parishes and better equipped ‘A daily positive effect’ can’t describe.” to witness to Jesus Christ.’ Regardless of progress and changes as Cursillo enters its 50th year in the (For more information on Cursillo, log on archdiocese, Cursillistas laud the program to their website at www.cursillo-cicc.org, —Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin for its effect on their lives. or contact your parish for the name of its Ron Greulich, a member of St. Simon Cursillo contact.) † Page 10 The Criterion Friday, August 9, 2013 This ‘bike gang’ aims to serve community, spread Catholic faith

TULSA, Okla. (CNS)—Members the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic, tries to schedule one ride a month so of the Knights on Bikes adamantly Tulsa’s diocesan magazine, that members can visit their brothers in make it clear that they are not a when he was selected for the post, other councils, cities and states. “bike gang.” he felt “a little overwhelmed.” He Cearley believes that While they proudly wear a vest was already involved in several Knights on Bikes provides an with a patch, they claim no territory ministries through his parish, outreach to Catholic men to help like a traditional motorcycle club. St. Pius X in Tulsa. them grow in their faith. He was Instead, as an extension “Then I thought of the good first a motorcycle enthusiast and of the larger ministry of the friends and fraternal brotherhood then a Catholic. He joined a different

Knights of Columbus, the group that is the K of C. The Knights on group of Catholic motorcycle Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Crenshaw, CNS photos/Dave is a family-friendly organization Bikes is a great way for our order enthusiasts, but said he and fellow that seeks to serve the Catholic to be seen in the public, away from members from the Tulsa Diocese Church and the community through the Church, and getting more men became disenchanted with it because a common interest in riding excited to join our brotherhood,” it strayed from solid Catholic motorcycles. he added. foundations. It is a motorcycle ministry Members serve the community Then he became aware of dedicated to improving the image through charitable works, Knights on Bikes, and for him and of bikers, promoting safety and while they enjoy camaraderie other riders it became a new outlet for Christian values. with their brothers in faith as ministering to others while enjoying a Knights on Bikes from the Diocese of Tulsa, Okla., pose for a photo in In April 2005, motorcycle riders. passion for riding. Tulsa in May. Pictured from left are Charlie Hoy and Matt Buckendorf Raymond C. Medina They ride in parades, visit “You do not have to have an from Holy Family; Jerry Smittle, Al Yowell from St. Anne; state chaplain founded Knights on Bikes in nursing homes, raise money expensive bike to ride or join us,” Father Jim Caldwell; state president Mark Cearley and Bob Mogelnicki from Fort Worth, Texas, as a way to for the needy, help plan rallies explained Cearley. “You don’t have St. Bernard. Theirs is a motorcycle ministry dedicated to improving the further the work of the Knights of and parades, as well as make to clean the bathrooms or go get image of bikers and promoting safety and Christian values. Columbus by organizing members themselves available to serve their pizzas. All you have to do to join is who are also motorcycle riders. It local bishop, priests and parishes in to be at least a first-degree Knight is now an international group with various capacities. in your local Knights of Columbus chapters in more than 30 states In the Tulsa Diocese, headed Council—that’s it! There are no dues and in Mexico, Canada and by Bishop Edward J. Slattery, with Knights on Bikes at this time; the Philippines. members have taken on a number only a patch fee to cover expenses for Their motto is “In God We Trust of projects. They served as escorts having the patches and decals made.” and Ride,” and they strive to address for a fourth-degree Knights color Interest in the Knights on Bikes the spiritual and cultural needs of the guard in the Tulsa Christmas Parade has grown considerably over the past Knights of Columbus and encourage the last two Decembers. year. Each month, they continue to faith, friendship and service. Oklahoma Knights on Bikes add new members. The group started Members demonstrate their faith collected donations to benefit with five members in February in God through evangelism and the family of Joey Pustajovski, 2012 and now has 28 members fidelity to Catholicism, and say a volunteer firefighter and a statewide, with half of them from the supporting their priests and serving Knight, who died in the fertilizer Diocese of Tulsa. the Church are integral aspects of plant explosion in West, Texas, in “We are a growing group as their organization. Involvement in April. Pustajovski left a wife and evidenced by our membership their local Knights of Columbus four children. Knights on Bikes in numbers,” said Cearley. “If you councils is assumed. both Oklahoma and Texas were are interested, join your local Charlie Hoy, a member of the Knights on Bikes from the Diocese of In Oklahoma, Mark Cearley able to raise more than $4,000 for Knights of Columbus then come and Tulsa, Okla., proudly displays patches on his vest in Tulsa in May. is currently president of the the family. ride with us for a great experience Knights on Bikes are a motorcycle ministry dedicated to improving the Oklahoma Knights on Bikes. He told Cearley said the organization and fraternal brotherhood.” † image of bikers and promoting safety and Christian values.

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WASHINGTON (CNS)—Through a he said. “They think they have new series of efforts—including the publication opportunities to create something.” of two magazines, the creation of Tom Quigley, former foreign policy education and social service programs, and adviser on Latin America and the negotiations to release some prisoners— Caribbean to the U.S. Conference of the Catholic Church in Cuba has been Catholic Bishops, explained that soon after instrumental in moving the country in Fidel Castro’s revolutionaries took power Wiechec CNS photo/Nancy Phelan new directions, said a panel of speakers in 1959, religious schools were closed and on July 29. Church property was taken over by the In a forum hosted by the Brookings state. Many priests and nuns were expelled Institution, Orlando Marquez and many others left on their own, he said, Hidalgo explained that the magazine, while those involved in the Church—any Palabra Nueva, of which he is editor and church—were subjected to discrimination director, and its sister publication, the online at best and sometimes harassment magazine Espacio Laical, are the only and detention. forms of news media regularly available to For decades, the Church and the regimes their publisher, the Archdiocese of Havana. of former President Fidel Castro and his As such, they regularly write about a brother, Raul, the current president, had wide spectrum of topics, from religion to no official contacts, except through the the economy, sports, everyday life and religious affairs bureau, the government politics, he said. agency which must approve even mundane Students study in the library of the new San Carlos and San Ambrosio Seminary outside Havana in Another panelist observed that one of acts such as a church’s purchase of this 2012 file photo. the most important accomplishments of the a photocopier. Cuban bishops has been to promote and But beginning with Blessed Pope more than 50 political prisoners two years validate Father Felix Varela, a candidate John Paul II’s visit to the nation in 1998, ago, has opened a new cultural center in for sainthood, as an “eternal symbol of inroads were created for loosening some Old Havana that includes the country’s the nation.” restrictions on first school for obtaining a master’s in CNS photo/Reuters While such publications as Marquez’s how the Church business administration and has begun might seem unremarkable in the United functions. For offering social services to meet the States, a third panelist observed, they serve example, John Paul needs of the country’s poor, elderly and a valuable purpose in Cuba, where their laid the cornerstone disabled people. existence is among “the clearest signs of for the first new Quigley observed that criticism of renewal” in the communist country. construction for the Cardinal Jaime Ortega Alamino of Havana Marquez also commented favorably on Church in nearly and Archbishop Dionisio Garcia Ibanez of recent reforms by the Cuban government, 40 years—a new Santiago de Cuba, president of the Cuban such as those allowing private businesses, San Carlos and bishops’ conference, for having any kind of and permitting people to buy and sell their San Ambrosio relationship with the Castro government is homes and cars and to own cell phones. seminary, which unwarranted and unfair. Blessed John Paul II And the climate in which the Church has opened in 2010. For example, he said, U.S. news media begun teaching people how to manage Quigley said the transition from Fidel including The Washington Post and private enterprises, as well as offer Castro’s rule to his brother’s was one factor Radio Marti, which is a Cuban government instruction in religion, is beginning to have in more dramatic changes for the Church. agency, have attacked Cardinal Ortega a positive effect on Cubans’ views of their “It has been Raul who has helped to bring for pursuing a relationship with the country, he said. the Catholic Church at least partway in Castro government. “I hear young people say they are now from the cold,” he said. Quigley said U.S.-based activists who considering staying in their country,” The Church negotiated the release of oppose the Castro regime have drummed A woman prays in 2010 at St. Barbara Church up critiques of the cardinal for such things in Havana. The editor of Havana’s archdiocesan as the fact that Pope Benedict XVI did magazine and other Cuba analysts say the

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IS-5987722 Page 12 The Criterion Friday, August 9, 2013 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Twenty Something/ Year of Faith: Penance and anointing of the sick Christina Capecchi Lessons from The sacrament of penance and sins unconfessed. Therefore, one of the The second sacrament of healing is the reconciliation and the sacrament of Church’s commandments is, in the words anointing of the sick. The Gospels tell us Mom’s retirement anointing of the sick are of the Council of Trent, “After having about many occasions when Jesus healed the Catholic Church’s attained the age of discretion, each of the the sick, and the Church continues his Moving into a senior home can be the two sacraments of faithful is bound by an obligation faithfully ministry of healing through this sacrament. ultimate indignity. healing. We believe to confess serious sins at least once a year” When this sacrament is administered, With the hefty monthly bill comes a hundred that Jesus wanted his (Catechism of the Catholic Church, #1457). it is Jesus himself, through the priest, who little losses—of the car keys, of the backyard, Church to continue, Confession of everyday faults, touches the sick to heal them from their of all the familiar nooks and crannies: ticks with the power of the known as venial sins, isn’t necessary, sins and perhaps also from a physical on the pantry wall tracking the kids’ upward Holy Spirit, the work but is encouraged to help us form our ailment. The primary effect is spiritual ascent; the Christmas-tree corner; the candy of healing and salvation consciences, fight against evil tendencies, healing. The sick person’s sins are forgiven drawer; the cat’s favorite that he did when he and progress in the life of the Spirit. Many if he or she is unable to confess his or window sill; the grandkids’ forgave the sins of the paralytic and restored Catholics make it a practice to receive the her sins in the sacrament of penance and Hide-And-Seek spots; him to bodily health (see Mk 2:1-12). sacrament every month as part of their reconciliation. reminders at every turn of Jesus instituted the sacrament of penance devotional life. This sacrament is not only for those who who you are, what you love and reconciliation during his appearance During the first centuries of the Church, are at the point of death, but for anyone and how you live. to the Apostles after his Resurrection, reconciliation often required public who begins to be in danger of death from Leaving it all behind at when he said, “Whose sins you forgive are penance, sometimes for years. It was Irish sickness or old age. It is recommended for 80 can feel like surrender. forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are missionaries, during the seventh century, those about to undergo a serious operation. That’s why the folks retained” (Jn 20:23). who spread the practice of “private” This sacrament was once called who moved into the local This sacrament requires contrition on confession, only between the penitent and extreme unction, or the last rites, and senior-housing complex were so grateful to the part of the sinner, confession to a priest, the priest. was administered to someone who was encounter my mom, zipping around in her absolution by the priest in the name of Jesus, But why confess to a priest? It’s God, dying. That is no longer the case. Today, floral blazers and coral capris, enchanting and an act of penance as a way to make after all, who forgives. Why can’t we just the Church’s last rites include three them with her cheerful heart and boundless satisfaction for the sins confessed. tell God we’re sorry? Because Jesus, who is sacraments: penance, anointing of the sick, energy, soothing them with her deep faith and The worst thing that can happen to a God, gave this power to men to exercise in and the Eucharist as viaticum, or food for listening ear. person is that he or she die with mortal his name. the journey. † Mom led book clubs, Bible studies and current event groups. She brought in jazz Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes bands and Boy Scouts, mayors and babies. She danced for them, cried with them and When we actually come face to face with Facebook prayed with them, supporting them through the death of a spouse and, in the most sacred You’ve heard of the social networks: On the other hand, connecting with Dr. Phil, TV’s upscale version of moments, ushering them through their passage Facebook, My Space, You Tube, whatever. people from one’s past can be really Jerry Springer, known affectionately to into heaven. Notice the operative pleasant. Recently, not with the dubious many of us as “Dr. Pill,” often interviews What makes me proudest is that no one word “social,” help of Facebook or some other social guests who’ve been scammed by users of knew the residents better than Mom. She could which usually means aid, a third-grade crush of mine, now a Facebook or similar social sites. That’s name their grandkids and cite their wedding being in contact widower, reappeared on the scene. When I because they’re essentially anonymous anniversaries. She heard their stories and with another. As in confided my former crush to a “girlfriend,” venues in which criminals can operate somehow, without writing them down, she actually encountering also from the past, she said, “I’ve got a freely. No one really knows who is putting remembered, commemorating difficult days by someone in person crush on him now!” But, I digress. information on the sites, and the gullible slipping notes under their doors and offering or by telephone, Some people have used Facebook and pathetically needy wind up penniless hugs in the hallways. She accepted their thereby being able to to make fun of others, damaging their and embarrassed. invitations to tea and admired their fine china. discern the attitude or reputations. Sometimes this has even led to All this is not to say that Facebook In her presence, they forgot about their walkers emotional status of the person. Kind of like suicides among vulnerable teenagers. But should be censored or banned. After all, and worries. They felt like themselves again— using Skype without craning your neck. sometimes it’s just used to show off, the it’s freedom of speech and, like most younger, needed, vital. According to what I’ve seen on modern version of snail mail’s bragging things, it’s a good product that can be used So you can imagine the sadness that erupted Facebook, which admittedly is not a whole Christmas letter. for evil purposes by evil or thoughtless when she announced her retirement. After lot, “unsocial” might be more like what Perhaps it’s the digital camera to be people. It has the advantages of economy, a dynamic career, it’s time to focus on her goes on there. Either many Facebookers blamed for the avalanche of photographs speed and easy access to lots of people grandchildren and her volunteering. The cards don’t care what others think of them, people send each other on Facebook. at once. keep pouring in—images of daises, robins or else they don’t realize how they Now, I love to see pictures of my grands But maybe we should remember what and teacups and, inside, heartfelt messages in come across. and greats, scenes of shared good times “social” really means. Maybe we might shaky cursive, the kind that is no longer taught, Maybe they’ve just found a way and even the grands and greats of friends manage time differently or set priorities so where the tops of capital T’s wave and the to appear social without the possible as much as anyone, but a hundred? I that we could actually be social in person. H’s hook back. messy side effects of misunderstandings, mean, really. That way we could see what’s in “You always knew just what to ensnaring relationships or just plain Then there’s the time factor. By limiting another’s eyes or be able to judge the say to comfort and help others,” wrote boredom. Maybe Facebook should come ourselves to two meals a day or sleeping emotion in their voices. Maybe that Donna and Norm. with a “side effects” warning. only four hours a night, maybe we could way we could understand what’s in the “Thanks for all you did, always, to make For instance, we’ve heard that Facebook keep up with all the stuff sent by the other’s heart, as God understands ours. our life here more pleasant,” Fred wrote. is valuable because it permits us to connect Facebook friends we’ve accumulated. Hmmm. Do you think God needs to be on “We love you.” with schoolmates, neighbors or colleagues And that’s another thing: Where did all Facebook? A widow named Agnes reminisced about we’ve known in the past but lost touch these “friends” come from? Who are they? “the occasional stops along the hallways we with. Doesn’t anyone think this might just Are we sure they’re not from Nigeria? (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul the roam when you would ask, ‘How is Norbert?’ ” be on purpose? Maybe we really didn’t Certainly, I’ve never heard of most Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a regular and then lamented, “It seems everyone else has want to stay in touch. Literally. of them. columnist for The Criterion.) † long forgotten Norbert.” Meanwhile, Vera wrote, “Your unselfish Living Well/Maureen Pratt giving in all areas to others surely is a response to God’s love in you.” Her words make me think of Pope Francis’ Finding peace and strength when stresses pile up in your life first encyclical, “Lumen Fidei” (“The Light of I’ve just been through one of the most the fog thicker. sometimes violent loss, a physical as well Faith”), which illuminates the deeply woven challenging periods of my life. In the The Mass, familiar and new each time, as an emotional response may shake us. braid of love and faith. “Those who believe span of one month, I is important whether attended in person or At first, we might seem to have enough are transformed by the love to which they was diagnosed with watched on television. Keep in mind God energy and clarity for five people, let have opened their hearts in faith,” the Holy a very painful, rare as Father and Our Lord’s amazing love alone one, but as we dive and dip and Father writes. “By their openness to this offer and chronic form of and comfort at all times. That helps stave ride along, the highs and lows can bring of primordial love, their lives are enlarged and arthritis, was injured off any anger or even bewilderment that despair, depression and exhaustion, expanded.” when a car ran a red could come with the inevitable question, causing problems of their own. That expansion can happen at any age—for light and hit my car, “Why is all this happening now?” Hold A personal physician can provide the new graduates just beginning their careers my father died more firm to the belief in the Resurrection and insight about ways to sleep better, modify this summer and for the happy retirees, who than 2,000 miles away that suffering is not the end and dawn exercise and handle other hard realities. help us see the future in expansive terms. and I could not travel will come. Taking action a few steps at a time can We begin with the end in mind, considering because of my injured arm. In any crisis, family and friends are vital help. today how we want to be remembered when Sorting through the physical and for support, insight and care. They might Being kind to ourselves also is we finish. emotional toll of these events will take not be able to take away pain, but their important. When life is beating us up, the Truth is, my mom will never really time, but much of the immediate stress has presence is a balm that helps us endure. last thing we need to do is join in the fight. retire—this is the woman who was nicknamed given way to calmer days. As I emerge They are a reminder, too, that friendship Drawing on help offered by others, saying “Energizer Bunny” by our priest. A more apt from the other side of the deep end, I can and kindness are two-way streets. “no” when necessary and protecting term, for her, comes from the Spanish infinitive more strongly and loudly say that each and Even when personal stresses are piling privacy also are part of a positive game for retirement, “jubilarse”—to make jubilant. any of us can endure and, indeed, conquer on, it is integral to avoid being too deeply plan for getting through tough times. We can count on that. any of life’s tragedies. It takes, of course, submerged in the “deep end.” It can take awhile for life to get back Though her hours now look different, her God, faith, loved ones and a game plan. The term “game plan” may seem to relative normality. But as we know, core remains unchanged, as Pope Francis put it Faith dwells in many tangible things at frivolous juxtaposed with other, more with God all things are possible. We are his new encyclical: “a magnificent calling, the trying times. Prayer, quiet and calming, serious aspects of coping with multiple, stronger than we think we are, and more vocation of love.” was, and is, a mainstay. Ask for strength, immediate stresses. However, it is a blessed than we can ever fully understand. courage and wisdom as each event much-needed element in any life turned (Christina Capecchi is a freelance writer from unfolds. Listen, sometimes patiently, upside down. (Maureen Pratt writes for Catholic News Inver Grove Heights, Minn. She can be reached sometimes not, as the way gets darker and When we’re hit by a sudden and Service.) † at www.ReadChristina.com.) † The Criterion Friday, August 9, 2013 Page 13

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time/Msgr. Owen F. Campion Daily Readings Thursday, August 15 The Assumption of the Sunday Readings Monday, August 12 Blessed Virgin Mary St. Jane Frances de Chantal, Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a, Sunday August 11, 2013 St. Luke’s Gospel provides the last religious 10ab reading. It is always important to realize Deuteronomy 10:12-22 Psalm 45:10bc, 11-12ab, 16 • Wisdom 18:6-9 that the Gospels were composed not Psalm 147:12-15, 19-20 1 Corinthians 15:20-27 • Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 during the Lord’s time on Earth, but likely Matthew 17:22-27 Luke 1:39-56 • Luke 12:35-40 decades after Jesus lived and preached. (Some biblical scholars think that Luke’s The Book of Wisdom is the source Gospel, based fundamentally upon Tuesday, August 13 Friday, August 16 of the first reading for this weekend. Mark’s, but using other sources as well, St. Pontian, pope and martyr St. Stephen of Hungary Always standing above any ancient Jewish was written around 80 A.D., a half century St. Hippolytus, priest and martyr Joshua 24:1-13 perception of God after Jesus’ Ascension.) Deuteronomy 31:1-8 Psalm 136:1-3, 16-18, and religion was the This in no way diminishes the Gospel’s (Response) Deuteronomy 32:3-4, story of the Exodus, validity, but it says that the evangelist 21-22, 24 when God guided knew the stresses facing Christians at the 7-9, 12 Matthew 19:3-12 the Hebrews from time when the Gospel was composed. Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Egypt where they had This would mean the Gospel was Saturday, August 17 been enslaved. composed during the persecution, and Wednesday, August 14 Joshua 24:14-29 Moses was certainly the struggle between the Gospel St. Maximilian Kolbe, Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 11 God’s instrument in and the pagan culture. priest and martyr the Exodus. The words of Jesus chosen by the Matthew 19:13-15 Very much a part of evangelist and read during this weekend’s Deuteronomy 34:1-12 the story was the people’s homage to God. Masses are encouraging. They also warn. Psalm 66:1-3, 5, 8, 16-17 Sunday, August 18 Even if in secret, as some circumstances Jesus urges disciples to be prepared. Matthew 18:15-20 Twentieth Sunday in developed, they worshipped God, He will take care of them. Surviving on Vigil Mass of the Assumption of Ordinary Time their deliverer. Earth is not the ultimate goal, however. the Blessed Virgin Mary This book of Scripture, along with the Believers will be vindicated by Jesus Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10 other books of the Wisdom Literature, in the heavenly kingdom. Jesus is the 1 Chr onicles 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2 Psalm 40:2-4, 18 presents itself as the fruit of human logic, bridegroom. The wedding banquet is the Ps 132:6-7, 9-10, 13-14 Hebrews 12:1-4 as well as of faith, stressing that there is no celebration of love and life in heaven. 1 Corinthians 15:54b-57 Luke 12:49-53 conflict between the two. Luke 11:27-28 The second reading for this weekend is Reflection from the Epistle to the Hebrews, written Only two things are certain in life, for Jewish converts to Christianity who they say, namely death and taxes. People faced the same difficulties as those spend much time thinking about taxes, experienced by pagan converts in the first filing returns on time, paying what is due, Question Corner/Fr. Kenneth Doyle generations of the Church. watching withholding statements, and After the Jews’ rebellion against Rome, resisting political efforts to raise taxes. quashed so brutally by the Romans in Few people think very much about Contemplative prayer is a gift of God, 70 A.D., the legal system of the empire death, even though death is the fate of was no friendlier to Jews than it was to every living organism. It is too frightening not a product of a ‘particular technique’ Christians. Christians were beginning to to consider. It is easy to turn a blind eye. Having seen references in a book I the true contemplative experience of God in face persecution because they defied laws These readings are blunt and utterly Qread to something called “centering prayer comes only as a gift and can never be requiring worship of the Roman gods and realistic. Death awaits us all. Aside from prayer,” I decided to guaranteed by any particular technique. goddesses, including the emperor. final death, we can create for ourselves the learn more—and now This epistle encouraged and challenged living death of despair. I’m quite confused. A Recently, I listened to Mel Gibson being these Jewish converts to Christianity. God wills that we live with peace in number of websites, Qinterviewed about the making of his The reading is eloquent. It literally sings our hearts now, and that we live forever. which identify film,The Passion of the Christ. He referred about the majesty and power of faith. By He gave us Moses and Abraham. He themselves as Catholic, to the visions of a certain Anne Catherine acknowledging God, and by receiving gave us Jesus, the very Son of God. Jesus condemn centering Emmerich. That prompted me to read more Jesus, the Son of God, believers affirm will come, intended to lead us to the prayer as dangerous or about those visions, which I found to be the fact that God is—and has been— wedding banquet. even heretical. But I’ve inspiring and, frankly, life-changing. What is active through the centuries in human As the Gospel tells us, as the Hebrews also heard that centering the Catholic Church’s stance on Emmerich? life. Abraham experienced this. God gave longing for deliverance told us, we must prayer was developed Is she a candidate for sainthood? (Atlanta) Abraham and Abraham’s wife, Sarah, prepare ourselves to go with Jesus by and promoted by some Catholic priests. a child. Their prayers were answered. being faithful and by loving God above So I have two questions. First, is centering Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich, From this child, Isaac, descended the all. God alone is our security and hope. He prayer a good thing or a bad thing? And if Aan Augustinian nun, lived in Germany Hebrew people. has proved it. † it’s acceptable, then why do people object to and died in 1824 at 49. She was beatified by it so strongly? (Finksburg, Md.) Pope John Paul II in 2004 after a miracle was documented through her intercession. She My Journey to God Centering prayer is a method of was a mystic, a person drawn to deep prayer AChristian contemplation that places a from an early age, and regularly experienced strong emphasis on interior silence. The visions in which she felt herself talking aim is to forego all thoughts and images to directly with Jesus. Love From Above experience the direct presence of God. She was also a stigmatic who bore on It grew popular in the 1970s and 1980s, her body the wounds of the crucified Christ. By Gayle Schrank particularly through the writings of three Sister Anne Catherine suffered from a Trappist monks from St. Joseph’s Abbey in debilitating illness, spending much of her There is a yearning in our hearts Spencer, Mass.—Abbot Thomas Keating, adult life bedridden and in persistent pain, that will always remain, Father Basil Pennington and and she offered her suffering in union with for in this world Orsburn CNS photo/Tyler Father William Meninger. that borne by Jesus. Those who were sick we cannot attain Some critics claim that centering prayer regularly asked for her prayers. the perfection of love blurs the distinction between the Creator Mel Gibson has said that he based much we long to feel, and the created and borders on pantheism, of his 2004 film, The Passion of the Christ, and in our soul with the belief that we are all connected to on the visions of Sister Anne Catherine as we know it is real; an impersonal energy force that is divine. reported by the poet Clemens Brentano the pure love of God In 1989, the Vatican’s Congregation for the in a book called The Dolorous Passion of from where we came. Doctrine of the Faith issued a document Our Lord Jesus Christ According to the We grasp and we struggle, titled, “On Some Aspects of Christian Meditations of Anne Catherine Emmerich. and give it a name… Meditation.” It warned of potential dangers Brentano wrote the book after extensive success and fortune, in blending Christian prayer with Eastern interviews with Sister Anne Catherine. good health and fame. methods of meditation—although it never The controversy regarding Sister Anne We chase after this love specifically mentioned centering prayer. Catherine, in large part, surrounds and too often in vain. The guidelines for centering prayer the writings of Brentano, which are We must slow down. invite the user to sit quietly with eyes considered to be unreliable, filled with God is here in this place. closed, choose a sacred word as a gently pious fabrications and poetic elaborations. He provides in good measure present anchor (“Jesus,” perhaps, or There is also, in Brentano’s work, a strong through his intimate grace. “Abba”), and focus not on any discursive strain of anti-Semitism. He abides in our heart. Gayle Schrank is a member of St. Mary thoughts but solely on one’s desire to be in When Sister Anne Catherine was beatified It is there he will teach Parish in Navilleton. A pilgrim with the presence of the Lord and open to any in 2004, Vatican officials made clear that the of his personal love a rosary wrapped around her hand divine promptings. Church’s judgment was based on her personal that’s within our reach. prays during the World Youth Day No doubt there are people who can life and sanctity, and not on Brentano’s Once found we must share closing Mass on Copacabana beach in do that in a way that is theologically writings, which the Vatican set aside due to this wonderful Love, Rio de Janeiro on July 28. orthodox—not with an amorphous “melting their questionable authenticity. because others are yearning into God” but with the consciousness for this Love From Above. of one’s own frailties in the face of (Questions may be sent to Father Kenneth God’s majesty. Doyle at [email protected] and One needs to remember, though, that 40 Hopewell St., Albany, N.Y. 12208.) † Page 14 The Criterion Friday, August 9, 2013

Tony Hall. Grandmother of five. MILLER, Patsy Louise Great-grandmother of one. (Ragsdale), 86, St. Charles HARDEBECK, Elsie M., Borromeo, Bloomington, 88, Immaculate Conception, July 20. Mother of Sally Ragsdale. Millhousen, July 28. Wife of Irvin Stepmother of Susan Corbin, Rest in peace Kathryn Lawson and Jonathon Hardebeck. Mother of Patrick and Miller. Grandmother of one. Please submit in writing Indianapolis, July 25. Brother of Phillip Hardebeck. Sister of Arlene to our office by 10 a.m. Leah Jones-Brose, Daniel and Feldman, Thelma Harpring, Dan NUFRIO, Geraldine, 80, Thursday before the week of Steve Jones. and Tom Lecher. Grandmother of St. Mary, Richmond, July 26. publication; be sure to state seven. Great-grandmother of two. Mother of Nancy Baker and Paula Catholic World New CNS photo/Karen Callaway, BRANDAU, Louise A., 77, date of death. Obituaries of Elicker. Grandmother of two. St. Bartholomew, Columbus, HARPRING, Benno, 81, archdiocesan priests serving St. Mary, Rushville, July 24. Great-grandmother of one. our archdiocese are listed July 22. Wife of Gerald F. Brandau. Aunt of several. Husband of Antoinette Harpring. OBERMEIER, Herbert George, elsewhere in The Criterion. Father of Diane Gordon, Frank, 85, St. Boniface, Fulda, July 18. Order priests and religious CLARK, Joseph, 86, St. Andrew, Mark and Steve Harpring. Brother Father of Vickie Brzezinski, sisters and brothers are Richmond, July 29. Father of of Helen Navarra and Norbert Gina Glynn, Fred and Rick included here, unless they are Diane McEwen, Daniel, Michael Harpring. Grandfather of nine. Obermeier. Grandfather of eight. natives of the archdiocese or and Samuel Clark. Brother of Tom Great-grandfather of three. Great-grandfather of five. have other connec­tions to it; and William Clark. Grandfather of , PETROSKY, Wanda Sophia, those are separate obituaries on KILLIGREW, David Joseph 10. Great-grandfather of two. 21, Immaculate Heart of Mary, 92, St. Charles Borromeo, this page. DIMANTS, Monika, 78, St. Luke Indianapolis, July 18. Son of Bloomington, July 23. Mother BAUMANN, Anthony W., 70, the Evangelist, Indianapolis, July Robert and Catherine Killigrew. of Cathy Sackmann and St. Joseph, Clark County, July 26. 18. Sister of one. Brother of Amy, Melissa and Evelyn Sawhill. Sister of Husband of Mary Lou Baumann. Brian Killigrew. Raymond Puchyr. Father of Pat Lilly, Teresa FULNER, Marie, 86, KINNEVEY, Phyllis June, 81, SCHAFER, John C., 77, Woodson, James and Robert Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, St. Mary, Richmond, July 25. St. Bartholomew, Columbus, Baumann. Brother of Alfred and Jeffersonville, July 20. Mother Mother of Cynthia Moore, Mary July 16. Husband of Connie Cletus Baumann. Grandfather of of Mary Ann Arms, Jane Kinnevey and Gary Johnson. Sister Schafer. Father of Nancy Moore, eight. Great-grandfather of 13. Cromwell, Nancy Draper, and Terri White. Sister of Norbert of Ronald Story. Grandmother of Chuck, Dan and Tom Schafer. BERGER, James O., 85, Schulz. Grandmother of eight. three. Great-grandmother of 12. Brother of Mary Klinger, Bill St. Mark the Evangelist, and Larry Schafer. Grandfather Great-grandmother of three. LEONARD, Herman, 81, Indianapolis, July 24. Father of St. Matthew the Apostle, of seven. Beth Dodds, Nina Eads, Barb GEISS, Estelyn Lois, 96, Indianapolis, July 25. Husband of SMITH, Aaron, 88, St. Andrew, Irwin, Linda King, Joe, Marty St. Bernadette, Indianapolis, July 9. Suzanne (Kirby) Leonard. Father Richmond, July 24. Father of and Mike Berger. Brother of Mother of Linda Hendrickson, of Carol Blankman, Sue Glaze, Sharon Bleill, Linda Cool, Cathy Margaret Holler, Mary Keller and Martha John, Emma Mason, Frank Jeanne Hutcherson, Bob, Dan, Johnson, Darly and Robert Aidan Cup? William Berger. Grandfather of 22. and William Geiss. Grandmother Dave, Ken, Pat, Steve and Ted Smith. Brother of Barbara Great-grandfather of 20. of 16. Great-grandmother of 33. Leonard. Brother of Ann Huser Fogle, Ada Hamilton and John Seven-month-old Aidan Oganovich gets hoisted up by BIRD, Dorothy R., 93, St. Luke Great-great-grandmother of seven. and Mike Leonard. Grandfather Smith. Grandfather of 18. his parents for a photo with the Stanley Cup on July 24 the Evangelist, Indianapolis, HALL, Jeanette Marie, 65, of 27. Great-grandfather of 20. at Incarnation Parish in Palos Heights, Ill. Trainer Mike Gapski of the National Hocky League’s Chicago July 25. Mother of Marilyn and St. Joseph, Clark County, LOIDOLT, Melvin, 84, VETTER, Norma C., 81, Kent Bird. Sister of Joanne Birkey July 31. Mother of Dottie St. Andrew the Apostle, Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Blackhawks brought the ice hockey trophy from the and John Hierholzer. Grandmother VanNote, Roxanne Hall and Indianapolis, June 10. Husband Jeffersonville, July 20. Mother of 2013 championship season to his parish to raise money of three. Brian Taylor. Sister of Dora of Kathryn Loidolt. Father of Karen Johnson, Susan Wheatley for the parish youth group. Fans made a donation to BOYD, Daniel L., M.D., Bir, Jerri Lyle, Mary Mayfield, Kim, Jon and Marcus Loidolt. and Mark Vetter. Grandmother of touch the cup, and have their pictures taken with it. 82, St. Luke the Evangelist, Margie Plummer, Christopher and Grandfather of two. seven. Great-grandmother of 10. † Speaking of divorce, pope refers to practice of Orthodox churches VATICAN CITY (CNS)—When Pope Francis spoke both archdiocese make clear that the Orthodox practice divorces his wife [unless the marriage is unlawful] and to journalists about the need for a stronger Catholic differs from both a Catholic annulment and a civil divorce. marries another commits adultery” (Mt 19:9). However, pastoral approach to marriage Unlike an annulment, which declares that a union was most translations use “unfaithfulness,” “fornication” or and to divorced people, he made invalid from the beginning, the Orthodox decree does something similar to “unchastity” for the exception. a parenthetical reference to how not question the initial validity of a sacramental marriage Still, Metropolitan Kallistos wrote, “Orthodoxy the Orthodox churches handle the and unlike a civil divorce it does not dissolve a marriage. regards the marriage bond as, in principle, lifelong and breakup of marriages differently. Rather, the Orthodox describe it as a recognition that a indissoluble, and it condemns the breakdown of marriage “The Orthodox have a different marriage has ended because of the failure or sin of one or as a sin and an evil. But while condemning the sin, the practice,” he told reporters on both spouses. church still desires to help the sinners and to allow them July 28 during his flight back to As quoted on the British church’s website, a second chance. When, therefore, a marriage has entirely Rome from Rio de Janeiro. The Metropolitan Kallistos of Diokleia, an Orthodox scholar ceased to be a reality, the Orthodox Church does not insist Orthodox “follow the theology and retired professor at Britain’s Oxford University, wrote on the preservation of a legal fiction.” of ‘oikonomia’ [economy or in his book, The Orthodox Church, that the Orthodox “Divorce is seen as an exceptional but necessary stewardship], as they call it, and permit divorce and remarriage under certain circumstances concession to human sin,” he wrote. “It is an act Pope Francis give a second possibility; they because Jesus himself, in upholding the indissolubility of of oikonomia’ [‘economy’ or dispensation] and of permit” a second marriage. marriage in the Gospel of Matthew, makes room for an ‘philanthropia’ [loving kindness]. Yet although assisting While the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and exception. In the translation he quoted, Jesus says: “If a men and women to rise again after a fall, the Orthodox the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great man divorces his wife, for any cause other than unchastity, Church knows that a second alliance can never be the Britain both use the English term “ecclesiastical divorce” and marries another, he commits adultery” (Mt 19:9). same as the first; and so in the service for a second when referring to the use of “oikonomia” to permit a The revised New American Bible, used at Mass by marriage several of the joyful ceremonies are omitted, and second marriage, Orthodox scholars and the websites of U.S. Catholics, translates the sentence as: “Whoever replaced by penitential prayers.” †

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By Patricia Happel Cornwell “De Colores” because “when you put us Special to The Criterion all together, we make something beautiful. God knew what he was doing.” CORYDON—Members of the bilingual The choir’s other selection was choir at St. Joseph Parish in Corydon were “Alabanzas Popurri” (“Praise Medley”), surprised and honored on July 21 to find a rousing medley of Spanish hymns themselves the only group invited to provide praising God. Happel Cornwell Patricia Photo by music for the 170th anniversary service of “ ‘Alabanzas’ is lively and very Latino,” St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Mikeska said. “Everyone at St. Joseph’s Church, also located in Corydon. loves to hear us sing it, so I thought St. Paul is the first and oldest St. Paul’s would enjoy it, too. I guess they African-American congregation still did because they asked us to sing it again at in existence in Harrison County. It was the end of the service.” organized in 1843 by black pioneers, The bilingual choir was formed in many of them slaves originally brought to 2006 when the parish began offering a Indiana from Virginia and later freed. Others Spanish (later bilingual) Mass. Its current escaped slavery in Kentucky by crossing the Latino members are from the Dominican Ohio River into the county. Republic, Guatemala and Mexico. The rest St. Paul is a short walk from St. Joseph are members of European descent, who Parish, which was founded in 1896. In 1991, have learned enough Spanish to sing at the the Catholic parish took its first turn hosting parish’s weekly bilingual Mass. the community’s annual Martin Luther Cindy Bauer, a member of St. Joseph King Jr. tribute. In recent years, the parish’s Parish’s peace and social justice committee bilingual choir has been one of several and the bilingual choir, remembers groups to sing at the interfaith program, so when the parish first hosted the Martin Members of the bilingual choir at St. Joseph Parish in Corydon sing during the 170th anniversary they expected to share the limelight on July Luther King Jr. program. Working with service of St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, also located in Corydon, on July 21. 21. an interfaith group to plan the program “I expected to see several other choirs, each year, Bauer has become friends with respect for one another’s practices and Brown was applauded when she told black Gospel choirs, participating in members of St. Paul, including Brown. beliefs. We grow and find joy when we visitors, “We welcome you here. This is this great celebration,” choir director “Through the years, Jewel and I have accept the gifts that diversity brings to our God’s house. If you feel like shouting, Winnie Mikeska said. “I had no idea that our worked on the MLK program and other own lives and even to our worship.” shout. If you feel like clapping, clap. Hispanic bilingual choir would be the only community things as the need arose,” The theme of the anniversary We’re not going to worry about the one performing. What an honor!” Bauer said. “I got to know her heart, and service was “Fruit of the Spirit.” The weather outside. We’re going to make a The group sang “De Colores” (“All this is where prejudices end, where color Rev. Jerry Robinson, pastor of St. Paul, led storm inside!” the Colors”) in Spanish and English at the is blind and hearts begin. I think any time an opening procession in which members Those attending the anniversary service request of Jewel Brown, organizer of the we can dispel the myths of the differences assembled many kinds of fruit in a box as were from Corydon and neighboring anniversary service, who had heard them between cultures, races, denominations, they entered to a recording of “Take Me to southern Indiana communities; perform it at a Martin Luther King Jr. we’re on the right track. the King.” The pastor read from St. Paul’s St. Louis, Mo.; Louisville, Ky.; program. The song extols the beauty of “Worshipping together,” she added, Letter to the Galatians, which exhorts, “If Russellville, Ky.; and California. Their diversity in nature and among people. “although different from our own we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the denominations included AME, Baptist, Brown said she likes the song celebration of the holy Mass, is a sign of Spirit” (Eph 5:25). Catholic, Full Gospel and Methodist. †

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By Sean Gallagher File photos by Sean Gallagher File photos by From an early age, retired Father Clifford Vogelsang has nurtured a love of history. “I think the first book I read was a child’s biography of Abraham Lincoln,” said Father Vogelsang, 76. But in the 50 years that he has lived and ministered as a priest, Father Vogelsang has more than just studied history— he’s been a part of it. He was ordained a priest on May 5, 1963—just months after the conclusion of the first session of the Second Vatican Council. In his first years as a priest, Father Vogelsang witnessed up close the years—at times exciting and at times tumultuous—during and immediately after the council. His love and knowledge of history, he said, helped him navigate through those often stormy years. “I can see pretty well how things have come about and have a fairly good idea of how things are going,” Father Vogelsang said. “Having that sense of history has been a big aid to me. I’ve been able to keep things in perspective without running off in one extreme or another.” He grew up in the 1940s at St. Joan of Arc Parish in Indianapolis and said that its pastor at the time, In this file photo, retired Father Clifford Vogelsang elevates a chalice during an April 2010 Mass in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel at Msgr. Clement Bosler, and associate pastor, Father William SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis. Morley, helped open his heart and mind to a priestly vocation. So did his parents. “They didn’t push it, but they encouraged it,” Father Clifford Vogelsang Father Vogelsang said. He entered Saint Meinrad Seminary in St. Meinrad • Age: 76 in 1951 as a high school freshman. In the years leading • Par ents: The late Clifford R. and Katherine (Kald) Vogelsang up to Vatican II after Blessed John XXIII called for it in • Childhood parish: St. Joan of Arc in Indianapolis 1958, Father Vogelsang said that the seminary’s rector, • Curr ent residence: Indianapolis Benedictine Father Theodore Heck, helped prepare him and • Seminary: Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology in St. Meinrad his fellow seminarians for the historic council. • Ordained: May 5, 1963 “I think Father Theodore did a good job in keeping us • Favorite Bible passages: Elijah hearing God in a tiny whispering sound informed,” Father Vogelsang said. “I think he was very open (1 Kgs 19:11-13); Jesus calming a storm on the Sea of Galilee (Lk 8:22-25) to things. He didn’t agree with some things, but he was open. • Favorite saint: St. John Vianney He listened. And I think he was a rather holy man.” • Favorite hobby: Collecting art For the first nine years after his ordination, Father • Favorite authors: Somerset Maugham, Graham Greene and Evelyn Waugh Vogelsang was a history instructor at the former Latin School in Indianapolis, a high school seminary operated by the archdiocese from 1955-78. Father Vogelsang looks back with appreciation on the willingly took up part of that workload by frequently Father Rick Ginther, pastor of St. Patrick Parish and ministry he did one-on-one with individual parishioners in assisting in various parishes by celebrating Mass and St. Margaret Mary Parish, both in Terre Haute, was one of the various faith communities where he has been assigned. hearing confession. Father Vogelsang’s students at the Latin School. He said that “You can see God’s grace at work in people and see “I think sacramentally I probably do more work now Father Vogelsang “set me on fire for history.” people move along [closer to God],” he said. “You can than I did as a pastor,” he said. “By opening up history in a way that I could truly also see people rejecting God’s grace. And that’s not When asked why he wanted to continue to keep up a appreciate it, he began to open up for me a full appreciation so happy. busy schedule in retirement, Father Vogelsang replied, “I of the priesthood, of the life of the Church, the history of the “It makes one grateful for the grace that God has think it’s better to wear out than to rust out.” Church,” Father Ginther said, “and how important knowing given us.” He credits his own stubbornness as part of the reason where we have been is to understanding where we are and Ann Northam is grateful for the 14 years that she why he remained a priest when so many others left therefore to know where we can go.” ministered with Father Vogelsang at St. Augustine Parish ordained ministry. This love of history has helped Father Ginther in in Jeffersonville. “Honestly, I think that [stubbornness] helped me,” practical ways in leading the various parishes where he “Father Cliff had a very quiet and humble way. He was Father Vogelsang said. “I just wasn’t going to go down that has ministered. very intelligent and up on things,” said Northam, who still path. And I feel that once you make a commitment, you “One of the first things that I do going into a parish is serves as St. Augustine’s director of religious education. keep to it.” listen [and] learn,” Father Ginther said. “I want to know “You never knew, because of his quiet, gentlemanly Despite the difficulties of the first years of his life the history of the place, of the people. I listen to their manner, that he could be so much fun. He had a dry sense and ministry as a priest, he sees good years ahead when life stories.” of humor. Things would seem very serious and then all of considering the archdiocese’s seminarians. Father Ginther also appreciates how Father Vogelsang a sudden, he’d throw in a zinger.” “I think the future is great,” Father Vogelsang said. “I did groundbreaking work in the 1970s and early 1980s in One particular memory of Father Vogelsang, though, think the college seminary is a big step forward. I think the three parishes that now make up the Richmond Catholic still brings tears of gratitude to Northam’s eyes. they’re doing a good job. I just think that we’re on the Community by helping them to combine their grade schools “When my mother-in-law died, I found her. It was on right track.” and other educational programs. the feast of the Assumption,” she said. “Right after Mass, He looked to history when considering what words “I saw that it could work and that’s because Cliff helped Father came. He stayed with us.” She paused and added of encouragement he might share with men who are make it work,” Father Ginther said. “And that comes over with emotion, “It was like you knew Christ was there.” considering following in his footsteps as a priest. here to the Terre Haute Deanery with what we’re doing with Although ministering as a seminary instructor and “Take the long view,” Father Vogelsang said. “In our deanery plan and the fact that I have two parishes.” in parish ministry across the archdiocese has been life- general, the things we fear the worst don’t happen or they Father Vogelsang said that the efforts he helped lead to giving for Father Vogelsang, when he looks back over his don’t happen the way we think they will. And, in general, combine the educational ministries of the Richmond parishes 50 years as a priest, he simply said, “I’m a survivor.” things turn out better than we think they will. Take the “laid the foundation” for the highly integrated manner “I think, for my generation, that’s a big thing,” long view. Don’t let one incident discourage you.” in which the three faith communities today live out their Father Vogelsang said. “So many of the men ordained in entire mission. my period left. That was very discouraging at times. And, (For more information on a vocation to the priesthood While he helped pave the way for changes in parish in the long run, it added to the workload.” in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, log on to structures decades before they became commonplace, When he retired in 2007, Father Vogelsang www.HearGodsCall.com.) † Pope denounces ‘poison’ of consumerism in ‘society based on profit’ VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope Francis emptiness of meaning and values that surrounds denounced consumerism as a poison that threatens them,” he said. “And they, unfortunately, pay the true happiness, which comes from membership in consequences. the Church. “True wealth is the love of God, shared with one’s The pope made his remarks on Aug. 4 before brothers, that love that comes from God and makes praying the Angelus with a noontime crowd in us share among ourselves, and makes us help one

St. Peter’s Square. another,” the pope said. “He who experiences this Rellandini, Reuters CNS photo/Stefano “The encounter with the living Jesus, in the great does not fear death, and receives peace of heart.” family that is the Church, fills the heart with joy The pope also reflected on the Mass he celebrated because it fills it with true life, a profound goodness on July 28 in Rio de Janeiro, the culminating event of that does not pass away or decay,” he said. World Youth Day, which drew an estimated 3 million “But this experience must face the daily vanity, people to Copacabana beach. the poison of emptiness that insinuates itself into “World Youth days are not ‘fireworks,’ moments of our society based on profit and having [things], that enthusiasm that end with themselves,” he said. “The deludes young people with consumerism,” he said. youth are not following the pope, they are following Pope Francis gestures as he leads the Angelus from the window of his studio “Young people are particularly sensitive to the Jesus Christ, bearing his cross.” overlooking St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Aug. 4.