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On the morning of April 1, 24-year-old Nathan Trapuzzano—who next month was anticipating the birth of his first child, his first wedding anniversary and his 25th birthday—was shot and killed while taking a walk in his west side Indianapolis neighborhood. While his death has raised a public outcry against crime, it has also raised Nathan Trapuzzano awareness of a man lauded as a pro-life advocate, a good Catholic and a role model for men. Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Trapuzzano’s Indiana story began in the Lafayette Diocese at Ball State University Mary Lynn Burrows and her husband, Bob, are pictured in Holy Spirit Church in Indianapolis on March 23. Mary Lynn returned to the Church in 2009 in Muncie, where he graduated summa cum after being away from the faith for 41 years. laude in 2011 with a degree in Latin, Greek and classical studies. In his blog “For Christ and the Church” (andthechurch.com), Father Christopher Woman’s return to the Church is Roberts of the Lafayette Diocese spoke of how he met Trapuzzano. “My visits [to the Catholic students at the a story touched by tragedy and love Newman Center at Ball State] involved an hour conference on some aspect of the faith (Editor’s note: This story is one in a heard,” she recalls. When I left the room, I told him, ‘I will and exposition [of] the Blessed Sacrament in continuing series about people who “I uttered the words, ‘Forgive me, see you at Communion.’ ” the church,” he wrote. have left the Church and/or lost their Father, for I have sinned. It has been 41 That 2009 moment between Burrows “One of the Ball State students who faith in God only to rediscover later the years since my last confession.’ ” and Father Christopher Wadelton—then faithfully attended these Tuesday evenings meaning that God and the Church have in Taking a deep breath, Burrows wondered the recently-ordained associate pastor was Nathan. There were two things beyond their lives.) how the priest would react and what her of Holy Spirit Parish in Indianapolis— his command of Latin letters that impressed lengthy penance would be. became etched in her mind forever. me about Nathan. By John Shaughnessy “I will never forget the huge smile that See BURROWS, page 10 “The first was his goodness. He was a true came across his face when he told me, gentleman, considerate of others and always The fear of what she had to admit ‘Welcome back,’ ” she says. “I stumbled wanting to become a better man. nearly stopped Mary Lynn Burrows from through my confession and forgot the Act See related story, “The second thing that impressed me making her confession. of Contrition. He asked me if I wanted ‘The Light Is on for about Nathan was his deep Catholic faith. He Yet, since she was already inside the to be forgiven for all of my sins, and I wanted to understand and live his faith at the church, Burrows figured she shouldn’t emphatically said, ‘Yes—and for all the You’ shines across greatest depth possible.” turn back. ones I can’t remember.’ archdiocese, page 10. Friends also praised Trapuzanno’s “I finally garnered enough courage to “My penance was to say a prayer of admirable qualities. enter the room where confessions were thanksgiving for returning to the Church. See NATHAN, page 2 Spirit of Service winners show humor, harmony

By John Shaughnessy play his violin. “She also had me play at church and Larry Heil shows his sense of humor help at food banks and shelters,” recalls when he recalls his introduction to singing Cross, now 18. “I just kept up the tradition in a church choir. of helping people, and now it comes Remembering how a priest asked naturally to me.” for his help with a folk music group at That sense of harmony in the lives of a state penitentiary, Heil notes, “I told Heil and Cross is also reflected in the lives him I couldn’t sing. He said that was not of Art and Ann Berkemeier and Michael important. He just needed someone to be and Mary Ann Browning—from the shared there with the folk group so they would not standpoint of their tremendous efforts to break into a fight during Mass [because] offer help and hope to others. they often had short tempers. That’s why these six people will be continued singing—in recent years joining “So I made the prison my church, and honored by the archdiocese and Catholic the Hispanic choir at his home parish of we had fun and got good after a while. I Charities Indianapolis during the Spirit of Holy Spirit in Indianapolis. really enjoyed it. I really think God has a Service Awards Dinner on April 30 at the “We have two groups at church— great sense of humor.” Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis. Anglo and Hispanic—and it’s never been Billy Cross also had an interesting Here are the stories of this year’s a natural mixing,” says Heil, 57. “I felt introduction to the connection between recipients: challenged to see if I could become a music and faith. When his grandmother bridge. It’s been great.” distributed Communion to people Larry Heil Heil not only sings the Spanish lyrics, in nursing homes, she brought Billy From his start in the prison folk he can now speak Spanish, after a few along to have the then-4-year-old boy group in Oregon 30 years ago, Heil has See AWARDS, page 16 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, April 11, 2014

Father C. Ryan McCarthy, pastor their life,” he said. “They get into this evil “[The killers] need transformation from NATHAN of Holy Rosary Parish, celebrated the that could have been prevented by a better the inside, and the only thing that will do continued from page 1 Solemn Requiem Mass in Latin. Father family life. And here was Nathan about this is a relationship with Christ. Roberts gave the homily. ready to raise a great family.” “I urge people to pray aggressively,” “Nathan was one of those guys you “We celebrate a Solemn Requiem Mass at In the church parking lot after the funeral, Tucker said. “Pray not just that these men could really tell was very unselfish,” said the request of Nathan’s wife, Jennifer, who Father Rick Nagel, pastor of St. John the come to justice, but that they be tormented Branden Stanley, a member of Our Lady of indicated this would have been what Nathan Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis, who knew in heart by guilt and misery so that they the Most Holy Rosary Parish in Indianapolis wanted,” Father Roberts began. the Trapuzzanos through a Bible study, said come to Christ, that Nathan’s blood will who first met Trapuzzano at Ball State. “There is so much that we could say and many have asked him why God could allow not be in vain—not worth the loss, but not “He was a model for true men in that he so much that has already been said about something so tragic to happen. in vain.” was very strong physically, mentally and Nathan in the past week. We could reflect at “Perhaps the Lord knew Nathan could do strong in faith, but at the same time had a length about his involvement in the pro-life more good in heaven,” Father Nagel said. (For photos of the funeral Mass, log on vulnerability that allowed him to let you in.” movement. We could share stories about his “If this could somehow change the hearts to www.CriterionOnline.com. To donate Catherine Thomas was touched by great love for his wife Jennifer and his soon- of those two men who killed him and bring to a fund started by the Trapuzzano Trapuzzano’s care and compassion as to-be born daughter Cecilia. them to Christ, that would mean so much to family to help pay for funeral and they served together as pro-life sidewalk “We could reminisce about Nathan’s Nathan.” upcoming baby expenses, log on to counselors at the Clinic for Women abortion intelligence, goodness and deceivingly keen Dolores Tucker, executive director of www.gofundme.com/7zj4fo#. Cards, center in his neighborhood. sense of humor. We could marvel about the Truth and Compassion, also yearns for condolences or personal donations can “[The other counselors and I] had been tremendous outpouring of goodwill that justice and conversion of the men who took also be sent to Jennifer Trapuzzano, praying for someone in the neighborhood Nathan’s murder has created. Trapuzzano’s life. P.O. Box 665, Danville, IN 46122. to come join us where we sidewalk counsel “But rather than focus on these very “The irony of the fact that he was gunned Donations can also be made to the at 16th and Rochester,” Thomas said of her worthy themes, we will focus today on down in the lot where we park to pray is not Trapuzzano Memorial Fund at any PNC fellow volunteers for Truth and Compassion, forgiveness.” lost on me,” she said. bank. For a schedule of prayer times at the an ecumenical pro-life ministry. It’s a focus his friend lived, “I believe this is a spiritual battle. This is abortion center where Nathan Trapuzzano “In all the years we’ve been out here, Father Roberts said. not a gun control issue or a gang issue. This volunteered as a sidewalk counselor, email we didn’t get participation from the people “Nathan Trapuzzano was a man who is an issue of the heart—the heart of our [email protected] in the area. I told the Lord, ‘I want you to knew from his head to his toes that he was city, the heart of our youth. with a subject of “Schedule request.”) † send someone from the area to stand with a sinner who was loved and forgiven by us.’ A week later, Nathan and [his wife] God,” the priest continued. “He wanted Jenny stopped by and said they live in the everyone he met to know the same love and neighborhood.” forgiveness. The young couple, who would have “His friends report that during his college Be an answer celebrated their first wedding anniversary on years he went to confession very frequently, May 11, started praying the rosary in front of even weekly, so that he could become more to prayers. the abortion center. and more the man that God had created him But when Trapuzzano heard there was to be. a need for someone to stand with Thomas “His wife Jennifer wanted everyone Even the smallest gifts on Saturday mornings at 7 a.m., he began to know that celebrating the sacrament of make a big difference. sidewalk counseling with her. reconciliation was one of the last things that “I was so impressed with him and his Nathan did, going to confession a day before being willing to stand out there with me,” he died earlier this week. Thomas said. “He had a sincere heart for this “He wanted to love others with a pure and ministry.” humble heart. Truth and Compassion counselor “One of the most important aspects of John Stutz, a member of St. Michael Parish having such a heart is being able to forgive in Greenfield, was also impressed by unconditionally. Nathan knew that the best Trapuzzano, a member of Our Lady of the way to learn how to do that was to ask for Most Holy Rosary Parish in Indianapolis. such forgiveness for himself.” Standing in front of the west side His friend also knew the power and depth abortion center before the funeral Mass of God’s love, Father Roberts said. Faith Formation • Catholic Education • Vocations on April 5, Stutz recalled how he met the “Nathan would have wanted everyone young Catholic. here to know something in our bones. Each Priests’ Retirement • Caring for People in Need “I was on the other side of the fence one of us here is loved with an infinite, there [behind the abortion center]. I have a personal and unconditional love by a stool I use so I can try to talk to people over merciful God. There is nothing that we can United Catholic Appeal Par2cipa2on the fence. Nathan came back there one day do that God will not forgive. We can refuse Now at and we met. He stayed with me about to accept that mercy, but God will never stop 16% 15 minutes. Then he walked home, got a extending it. 85% of goal! stool and joined me. We spent probably an “The last lines of the Prayer of Par*cipa*ng hour, hour-and-a-half together. Saint Francis capture the Christian Households (16%) Make your $25 84% “He was just a beautiful person, a faithful mystery that gives us hope today: ‘It is in Total Number of young Catholic.” pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is online gift today. Households (73,000) Stutz shared how just hours before the in dying that we are born to eternal life,’ ” www.archindy.org/uca funeral they had a “save”—someone who Father Roberts concluded. came for an abortion but changed their mind. 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As president and CEO of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) neighbor all at the same time.” Natalie Hoefer Photos by for the last two years, the Catholic woman gives of herself In answer to a question from the audience, Woo every day to serve God in poor and suffering neighbors shared her journey of how she came to be head of around the world. CRS is the international aid agency of the Catholic Relief Services. U. S. bishops. She described how she immigrated to the U. S. from “We are in 101 countries helping over 100 million China to attend Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind. people,” Woo said to the approximately 300 people “I came with one year of tuition and no buffer,” who came to hear her speak. Her talk on March 25 at she admitted. Marian University in Indianapolis was part of the school’s She went on to obtain bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate Richard G. Lugar Franciscan Center for Global Studies degrees from Purdue. She worked in administration there, speaker series. rising to the level of associate executive vice president for “We go wherever there is a need, regardless of creed. We academic affairs. don’t go where there are Catholics—we go because we are Woo left Purdue to become dean of the University of Catholic. We go where need and suffering are intense.” Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business. She held that After touching on the works of CRS, Woo addressed the position for more than 14 years. Under her watch, the school “three mysteries” of God, neighbor and self. was ranked “number one in the country, and number one in “We live our whole lives trying to discover what ethics,” she said. those three mysteries are, gaining deeper and deeper In 2011, a selection committee asked Woo, who was then understanding,” she said. “The two greatest commandments a board member for CRS, to consider being a candidate for join those three [components]: love God, and love your the position of president and CEO of the organization. neighbor as yourself. “At first, I thought it was a joke,” she said. “I thought I Woo identified 10 things she has “come to recognize was just their diversity candidate.” in doing this work” of international development She spoke with her spiritual director, a priest at and crisis relief: Notre Dame, who gave her wise advice about discerning 1. If God is in our neighbor, then he is in everyone her answer. we meet. “ ‘There is no mere mortal.’ We all “He told me, ‘Pray, and carry a piece of paper with you. have divine in us, every person,” she said, When thoughts come to you, jot them down. quoting author C.S. Lewis. “ ‘Pay attention to your joys and fears. It’s not pros and 2. Every encounter with a neighbor is an invitation cons—it’s joys and fears. And it will come to you. It’s not to serve. “I read in a book from a Notre Dame hard, but it takes time,’ ” Woo quoted the priest. theologian that when you give alms to the poor, She said in time she did have insights identifying her the hand of the poor is the altar of God.” fears, particularly her fear of not having a background in 3. Faith requires us to act. “Our faith is not a good international development. intention, good emotion or just a feel good thing. “I suddenly realized it was clear to [the selection board] Carolyn Woo, president and CEO of Catholic Relief Our faith calls us to work. Pope Francis has been that I knew nothing about international development. That Services, responds to a question from an audience member emphasizing this.” was not why they wanted me. It must be for something else.” on March 25 after the talk she delivered on “God, Neighbor, 4. When we do take action, we’re participating in She did agree to be a candidate, and began her role with Self” at Marian University in Indianapolis for the school’s God’s miracle of allowing life to flourish. “Every CRS in January of 2012. Richard G. Lugar Franciscan Center for Global Studies day we see children who would otherwise die” One member of the audience asked Woo if statistics speaker series. without our help. showed an increase in natural disasters. 5. Because we’re doing God’s work, we don’t have Her answer was an unhesitating “yes.” to worry—the work doesn’t depend solely on us. “And the projections are that we will see more severe “Our job is to do what you can. You don’t have natural disasters in coasts and in urban areas,” she added. to do it all.” When asked if she ever got depressed by the tragedies she 6. Our work comes from God’s abundance, not sees, Woo said, “Absolutely not. from scarcity. “The God that we serve is a very “We serve a common good, and it’s a privilege. We generous God. When he sent Peter to fish, the want Catholics to be out there in the world. We want our fish nearly broke the net.” friendship and presence known. 7. The call of Christ to serve the poor is directed “The poor deserve our best.” to everyone. “I don’t think everyone has to go to Madagascar or Somalia—I haven’t been to (The next and final speaker for this semester’s Somalia yet. We may play different parts, but Richard G. Lugar Franciscan Center for Global Studies we’re all called.” speaker series is Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin. The topic 8. In the final judgment, we won’t be separated will be “The Catholic Church: Catalyst for, or Obstacle Carolyn Woo chats with Maria Pimentel-Gannon of good from evil, but rather by those who chose to a Better World?” He will speak at Marian University, St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis, and Providence Sister Mary wisely and those who chose poorly. “When we 3200 Cold Spring Road in Indianapolis, from 7-9 p.m. on Montgomery, a member of the archdiocesan Global Solidarity make a choice for [God], we make a choice for April 16. To register, log on to www.marian.edu and click on Council and director of the Terre Haute Deanery Pastoral our neighbor.” “register now.”) † Center, on March 25 after Woo delivered her talk. Pope Francis declares by decree three new saints for the Americas VATICAN CITY (CNS)— as “equivalent canonizations,” Pope Francis on April 24 in St. Francois de Laval was born missionary work, learning the local Without a canonization liturgy, which required a thorough study Rome’s Church of St. Ignatius. in 1623, studied in a Jesuit school, languages and writing a grammar Pope Francis declared three new of the candidates’ life and writings, The bishops of Quebec have said then joined a group of youths who and dictionary used by Portuguese saints for the Americas, pioneers fame of holiness and reports they will celebrate a thanksgiving formed what would become the settlers and missionaries. He was of the Catholic Church in Brazil of favors granted through their Mass on May 18 in Quebec and Seminary of Foreign Missions. ordained to the priesthood only and in Canada. intercession. Unlike a regular hope to have a larger celebration Ordained to the priesthood in after he had been in Brazil several Pope Francis signed decrees sainthood process, though, it did with the pope in Rome in October. 1647, he eventually was appointed years. He is credited with being on April 3 recognizing: St. Jose not require the verification of a Despite the one-day delay in apostolic vicar of New France, one of the founders of Sao Paolo de Anchieta, a Spanish-born Jesuit miracle through their intercession, the announcement, parishioners as Quebec was called, and and Rio de Janeiro. He died in who traveled to Brazil in 1553 and nor further studies by historians kept filing into Our Lady ordained a bishop in 1658. He 1597 in Reritigba, the city now became known as the Apostle of and theologians working for the of Assumption Church in landed in Quebec—a town of known as Anchieta. Brazil; St. Marie de l’Incarnation, Congregation for Saints’ Causes. Anchieta, Brazil, on April 2, to just 500 people—the following Pope Francis has used the a French Ursuline who traveled The three were beatified celebrate the new Brazilian saint. June and began his missionary “equivalent canonization” twice to Quebec in 1639 and is known together by Pope John Paul II Many joined the celebration work among colonists and before. In October, he signed as the Mother of the Canadian in 1980. and morning Mass in the square the native peoples. He died in the decree recognizing Italian Church; and St. Francois de Laval, The Brazilian bishops, who outside the church, watching on Quebec in 1708. St. Angela of Foligno, and in who arrived in Quebec 20 years thought the decrees would be large TV screens. St. Marie de l’Incarnation December, he signed a decree after St. Marie de l’Incarnation and signed on April 2 and planned At 2 p.m., all of the Catholic was born in 1599 and although recognizing St. Peter Faber, became the first bishop of Quebec. local celebrations for that evening, churches in Sao Paulo rang their drawn to the religious life, she one of the founding members of In declaring the three saints, have said they will celebrate bells to celebrate St. Anchieta. followed her parents’ wishes the Jesuits. the pope used a procedure known a Mass of thanksgiving with Sao Paulo’s Cardinal Odilo and was married at the age of The public Mass scheduled Scherer celebrated Mass at 17. Six months after her son was on April 27 for the canonization the city’s cathedral and said born, her husband died. When the of Blesseds John XXIII and John St. Anchieta “should be considered child turned 12, she entered the Paul II will be only the second the first anthropologist of Brazil Ursuline order and, in 1639, set canonization Mass Pope Francis due to his enormous interest in sail for Quebec with several other has presided over. At a Mass in the indigenous population and Ursulines. She died in Quebec May last year, he proclaimed their culture.” in 1672. the sainthood of Antonio Cardinal Orani Tempesta, St. Jose de Anchieta, was Primaldo and some 800 other celebrating Mass in Rio de Janeiro, born in the Canary Islands in Italians killed by Ottoman said it was “impossible to write 1534 and joined the Jesuits at soldiers in the 15th century, about the history of Brazil without the age of 17. He was sent to Mexican Sister Maria Guadalupe mentioning the presence of Jose Brazil, mainly for his health, but Garcia Zavala, and Colombian St. Jose de Anchieta St. Francois de Laval St. Marie de l’Incarnation de Anchieta.” immediately dedicated himself to Sister Laura Montoya. † Page 4 The Criterion Friday, April 11, 2014

Opinion

Reflection/Sean Gallagher Faith is a path to find meaning in Nathan Trapuzzano’s death Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 The murder of Nathan Trapuzzano mercy, which his wife Jennifer said he Most Rev. Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Publisher Mike Krokos, Editor reminds us that we who seek to follow received in the sacrament of confession Greg A. Otolski, Associate Publisher John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus Jesus in our daily the day before his death. That’s why lives live with feet Father Christopher Roberts, a priest of the in two worlds. Lafayette Diocese who knew Trapuzzano One foot is in the well, said in the homily at the young Editorial world that God man’s funeral that he was convinced that created as good but Trapuzzano had forgiven his attackers. which now groans Now everyone who seeks to follow under the sad effects Christ still has a foot in this world of original sin. disfigured by the effects of original sin, The other foot is where the ethic of might makes right so in the kingdom of often holds sway. The fact that we still God, which is the have a foot in this world can lead us to beginning of the unspeakable heartbreak.

CNS photo/Alessandro Bianchi, Reuters restoration of creation’s original goodness I heard that heartrending sadness and and its ultimate fulfillment in heaven. grief at Trapuzzano’s funeral when his Having a foot in one world and one widow Jennifer moaned loudly in agony. in another can seem strange to people Perhaps her cries were echoes of the with both feet in this world alone. To heartbreak that Christ and his blessed some of them, the kingdom is absurd and Mother experienced in the depths of their doesn’t exist. Others might acknowledge souls on Good Friday during Christ’s its existence but would deny that it has passion and death, which we will solemnly anything to do with this world. recall this upcoming Holy Week. This is not what Christ taught, however. As I heard those cries as I walked back Pope Francis waves as he leads the Angelus from the window of his studio He wants us to be truly in this world but to my pew after Communion, I was angry overlooking St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on March 30. not of it. He wants us to be heralds of the and said intensely within myself, “This beauty of his kingdom in a world that is so is wrong. This shouldn’t be. A young often marred by ugliness and filth. wife and mother shouldn’t have to suffer Pope Francis stresses That ugliness and filth were on full like this.” display on April 1 in Indianapolis when The same could have been said of God’s endless mercy Nathan Trapuzzano was gunned down Mary on Good Friday 2,000 years ago. while on a morning walk. Married less She bore within her heart the full In his first year as Bishop of Rome, St. Luke’s story of the prodigal than a year ago, Trapuzzano was looking weight of the evil of this world that her Pope Francis repeatedly stressed the son—really the story of two brothers forward to welcoming the birth of his Son carried on his shoulder. Nathan boundless mercy of God. None of us and their generous and loving father— first baby in a matter of weeks. He was a experienced a heavy share of this evil in his is perfect, including the pope who says has captured the imagination of many deeply faith-filled man who was a member, death. Jennifer will continue to carry it into simply, “I am a sinner.” great artists and writers during the with his wife Jennifer, of Our Lady of the the future. And while the eternal effects of We Christians are not perfect, by a past 2,000 years. It is a story of love Most Holy Rosary Parish in Indianapolis. their pain died with Christ on Calvary, only long shot, but we are forgiven. That’s and forgiveness that can’t fail to If I were to have both of my feet in this Christ rose victorious from the tomb. a reason to rejoice and be glad— inspire us. We can all identify with world, Trapuzzano’s death would have This is the gloriously Good News of especially as we prepare for the great the two brothers. At times, we’re like proved to me that this world is ultimately the world of the kingdom of God, where feast of Easter. the younger brother who wastes his absurd. I can try to live well in it, but one of our feet is planted on solid ground. We acknowledge that we are a sinful inheritance on loose living and sins of such attempts will always stand on shaky Nonetheless, this Good News is still often people, and that our imperfections the flesh. At other times, we can feel the ground, ready to be tumbled over by little comfort in this world, where our other hurt us and others in ways that can be older brother’s pain and resentment: anyone with more power than me, who foot is planted. This can be especially true very damaging. “Look, all these years I served you resorts to violence to get their way and who for people like Jennifer Trapuzzano and As sinners, we usually hurt the and not once did I disobey your orders; ultimately believes that might makes right. her family, friends and others who suffer people who are closest to us—our yet you never gave me even a young What a cold, sad world to stand in with so grievously the torments of the evil of parents, spouses and children, friends goat to feast on with my friends. But both feet. this world. and co-workers. We make promises when your son returns who swallowed Nathan Trapuzzano, however, had one As we enter into this most holy of that we don’t keep. We often take up your property with prostitutes, for foot in the kingdom of God. In the world of weeks, where we come face-to-face with advantage of others’ generosity, and him you slaughter the fattened calf” the kingdom, Christ has eternally overcome both the worst that this world can do and we abuse their trust. We break all 10 of (Lk 15: 29-30)! the power of death. He has robbed violence the victory of Christ over the world, let us the commandments (repeatedly), and The father’s response speaks directly of its power. In this world, goodness makes pray for people who bear especially heavy then we wonder why we feel isolated, to our hardened hearts: “My son, you are right, not might. crosses at this time, that their trust in Christ unhappy and afraid. here with me always; everything I have That’s why Trapuzzano valued Christ’s will be strengthened. † Finally, when we’ve sunk as low as is yours. But now we must celebrate and any human being can possibly go and rejoice, because your brother was dead we’re desperate, we cry out for help: and has come to life again; he was lost “Father, I have sinned against heaven and has been found” (Lk 15:31-32). Letter to the Editor and before you. I am not worthy to There is no greater joy than the be called your son” (Lk 15:21). How joy that flows from the experience of Reader sees little hope With “Obamacare,” he has forced the does our heavenly Father respond? By forgiving love. (The Hebrew word for public to fund contraception and even rejoicing! By celebrating the fact that “forgiving love” is hesed, which means for common ground some abortifacient drugs. When religious we were lost and are now found; we the boundless loving mercy of God.) between Church, groups push back, his administration were dead and have now been returned This is what the father feels when his challenges in court their freedom to practice to life (Lk 15:11-32)! This is the long lost son returns. It is surely what the president their religion. Currently, the Obama prodigal love of God, the endless mercy son who was lost feels when his father In the April 4, 2014 edition of administration is fighting the Little Sisters and forgiveness that are available to us greets him with such overwhelming love The Criterion, editor Mike Krokos presented of the Poor in the Supreme Court. through the power of Jesus’ suffering, and mercy. And it is what the older son a hopeful reflection of President Obama’s Read that sentence again and think about death and resurrection. is invited, and challenged, to feel if he meeting with Pope Francis. Krokos wrote of whether your president is anti-Catholic We do not need to be stuck in our can overcome his anger and resentment the encounter, “we can only hope and pray or not. sins. The cross of Christ has redeemed and learn to share his father’s joy. that all that was said will be taken to heart, us. Our sins have been forgiven, and Pope Francis reminds us that we and pray that through God’s grace it will Stephen O’Neil, M.D. we have been set free. Let us use this too are invited, and challenged, to bear fruit.” Indianapolis penitential season to prepare for the experience the joy of God’s love and Five years ago the president visited the great rejoicing that flows from God’s forgiveness. Yes, we are sinners— University of Notre Dame to address the endless mercy and his redemptive gift imperfect people who hurt ourselves and graduates and later that summer visited Letters Policy of self on the cross. We’re not perfect, others. Yes, we too often waste the gifts Pope Benedict XVI. There was talk then but we are forgiven and redeemed! that God has given us, and we can be about finding “common ground” and Letters from readers are welcome Our God is a forgiving God who is resentful and angry when we should be understanding points of view. We hoped and should be informed, relevant, well- slow to anger and rich in mercy. This profoundly grateful for all that God has then that the president would change. expressed, concise, temperate in tone, courteous and respectful. is one of the primary reasons why we given us. (“Everything I have is yours.”) Unfortunately, he didn’t and we now The editors reserve the right to select will be able to rejoice during the Easter We are not perfect, but we are know President Obama all too well. and edit the letters based on space season. Our experience of Lent and the forgiven. Let’s thank God for his His actions speak far more loudly than limitations, pastoral sensitivity and Paschal triduum will focus our attention boundless mercy. Let’s use this time of his words. content. on the power and immensity of God’s penance to ready ourselves for the joy of He has taken anti-Christian positions on Letters must be signed, but, for serious love for us. If we prepare well during Easter when we can once again proclaim abortion, religious liberty and protection of reasons, names may be withheld. Lent, we will become keenly aware of with great joy: The Lord is risen and our Christians worldwide. Send letters to “Letters to the Editor,” the lengths to which our loving God sins have been forgiven. Alleluia! He has shown himself to be the most The Criterion, 1400 N. Meridian Street, is willing to go to redeem us from our anti-life president in our history fighting for Indianap­olis, IN 46202-2367. selfishness and sin. —Daniel Conway liberalization of abortion rights, colluding Readers with access to e-mail may send letters to [email protected]. with and praising Planned Parenthood. The Criterion Friday, April 11, 2014 Page 5 At border Mass, bishops call for compassion, immigration reform NOGALES, Ariz. (CNS)—With the Cardinal O’Malley in his homily. “It backdrop a few feet away of the rusted is traveled by many trying to reach the iron slats of the 30-foot wall along the metropolis of Jerusalem. We come here U.S.-Mexico border, Boston Cardinal today to be a neighbor and to find a Sean P. O’Malley and a dozen other neighbor in each of the suffering people CNS Wiechec photos/Nancy bishops from who risk their lives and at times lose their three countries lives in the desert. prayed on April “The hard work and sacrifices of so 1 for compassion many immigrant peoples is the secret of and for a return to the success of this country. Despite the ideals that welcome xenophobic ranting of a segment of the immigrants. population, our immigrant population More than contributes mightily to the economy and 300 people formed well-being of the United States.” the outdoor He added that the group came also to congregation on mourn the loss of “countless immigrants Cardinal the U.S. side of who risk their lives at the hands of the Sean P. O’Malley the border and ‘coyotes’ [smugglers] and the forces of hundreds more nature to come to the United States.” participated on the Mexico side, receiving The Mass, which was shown live on the Communion pressed into hands that Internet and remains available for viewing Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas of Tucson, Ariz., blesses people on the Mexican side as he distributes stretched between the slats, illustrating that, on YouTube, was organized by the Jesuits’ Communion through the border fence in Nogales, Ariz., on April 1. A group of U.S. bishops, led by as one teenage member of the choir put Kino Border Initiative and Migration and Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley of Boston, celebrated Mass at the border calling attention to the plight of it, “we are all one community—we are all Refugee Services of the U.S. Conference of migrants and appealing for changes in U.S. immigration policy. bilingual and bicultural.” Catholic Bishops. Referring to a visit by Pope Francis last The Diocese of Tucson and the People pray during Mass summer to the Italian island of Lampedusa Archdiocese of Hermosillo, Mexico, celebrated by a group of where migrants from the Middle East worked closely together in arranging the U.S. bishops at the border and Africa try to enter Europe illegally, details. Tucson Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas fence in Nogales, Ariz., on Cardinal O’Malley in his homily quoted the and Hermosillo Archbishop Ulises Macias April 1. The bishops were pope’s comments about the “globalization Salcedo were among the concelebrants. on a two-day visit to the of indifference.” A choir from Lourdes Catholic U.S. border with Mexico “We have lost a sense of responsibility High School in Nogales and members calling attention to the for our brothers and sisters,” Pope Francis of Knights of Columbus councils from plight of migrants and said. “We have fallen into the hypocrisy across southern Arizona were among the appealing for changes in the of the priest and the Levite whom Jesus many volunteers. One of the more unusual U.S. immigration system. described in the parable of the good roles the volunteers filled was ensuring Samaritan.” that nothing other than the Eucharist Cardinal O’Malley quoted Pope Francis or hands were passed through the slats further: “The culture of comfort, which of the border fence, part of a complex Cardinal O’Malley’s homily, delivered San Luis, Mexico, and San Luis, Ariz., at makes us think only of ourselves, makes us negotiation with the Border Patrol to allow largely in Spanish, was met with applause the southwestern tip of the state. insensitive to the cries of other people.” the Mass to take place within the agency’s at several points, such as when he talked Cross-border religious events to bring The Mass at the intersection of jurisdiction. Throughout the Mass, a dozen about how today’s migrants, whether attention to immigration-related issues International Street and Nelson capped a or more Border Patrol agents watched the they come with or without government have been sponsored by dioceses in the two-day experience of the border region proceedings from just outside a pedestrian permission, hold the same kind of values U.S. and Mexico for years. Among them for bishops from as far away as Atlanta port of entry a block west of the altar. that brought earlier generations of are annual processions for the Way of and Guatemala. Beginning with a Mass the Dick Goddard, a Knight from St. Pius X immigrants. the Cross during Lent and Las Posadas, day before at San Xavier del Bac Mission Parish in Tucson, was among the volunteer “Our country has been the beneficiary the Christmas season re-enactment of the outside Tucson, which dates from when ushers. He said he’d only learned about the of so many immigrant groups that had search for lodging by Mary and Joseph in the entire region was part of Mexico, the Mass a day earlier but thought it important the courage and the fortitude to come Bethlehem, as well as occasional Masses at bishops then walked along rough desert to attend. He had made the hourlong drive to America. They came fleeing horrific the border. paths used by migrants. to the border with three fellow parishioners. conditions and harboring a dream of a The April 1 Mass had perhaps the Crawling under strands of barbed wire, “They say we have a broken better life for the children,” he said. greatest number of bishops participating, as scrunching low to walk through a culvert immigration system,” Goddard said. “They were some of the most well as priests from throughout the region beneath a road, dodging cactus and sticker “Obviously we do. Human rights and industrious, ambitious and enterprising and across the country. bushes, the group came upon empty water dignity have gotten lost in the whole thing. citizens of their own countries, and brought Other bishops at the Mass bottles, backpacks and other belongings We’ve got to do something to get attention enormous energy and good will to their included: Seattle Auxiliary Bishop abandoned by the migrants who cross the to that.” new homeland. Their hard work and Eusebio L. Elizondo, chairman of the hilly, rocky terrain as they try to get past Many of the congregants on the Mexican sacrifices have made this country great,” U.S. bishops’ migration committee; the various security measures and agents side came to the Mass after having met he added. Salt Lake City Bishop John C. Wester; used by the Border Patrol to try to stop the bishops and others in the delegation After Communion, a procession of Bishop Oscar Cantu of Las Cruces, N.M.; illegal immigration. during their visit to the “comedor” the bishops climbed the Border Patrol access Bishop Mark J. Seitz El Paso, Texas,; Then the group met with the previous day. road alongside the fence. Partway up the San Diego Bishop Cirillo B. Flores; Border Patrol at their regional headquarters, Father Clete Kiley, a Chicago steep hill, Cardinal O’Malley placed two Atlanta Auxiliary Bishop Luis R. Zarama; before crossing into Mexico to serve dinner archdiocesan priest who works as director wreaths alongside a cross to commemorate and retired Bishops Ricardo Ramirez at a Church-sponsored “comedor,” or soup for immigration policy for the labor union those who have died along the border, of Las Cruces and Gerardo Flores of kitchen. The “comedor” serves people who UNITE HERE, said two of the young men including “ranchers, farmers, peacekeepers Vera Paz, Guatemala. have been deported or who are figuring out he chatted with over dinner on March 31 and travelers who seek a common ground Bishop Flores brought a letter of whether they want to try to sneak into the caught his eye, smiling broadly through of peace and prosperity,” as the Mass greetings and support from the Guatemalan United States. the fence slats as the priests and bishops program described the memorial. bishops’ conference, in recognition of “We come to the desert today assembled at the altar on a large stage Another Mass was held simultaneously the many Guatemalans who pass through because it is the road to Jericho,” said brought in for the occasion. at the border between the cities of Mexico and Arizona on their way north.†

Quality, A ordable Travel since 1967! Pope Francis says married couples are called to be icons of God’s love Autumn Leaves Tour VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Through the and a full and definitive communion of life.” Witness Amazing Fall Foliage sacrament of matrimony, married couples Marriage is a response to a specific are called to be living icons of God’s love vocation, and “must be considered a 14 days from $1499* in the world, Pope Francis said. And when consecration,” he said. “The man and they fight—and all couples do—they woman are consecrated for love. Through Departs September 28, 2014. Fly into Philadelphia and enjoy a sightseeing tour. Then don’t have “to call the United Nations,” the sacrament, the spouses are given a real your scenic journey begins offering spectacular and colorful vistas through Amish but find simple words and gestures to say mission to make visible—even through Country to Gettysburg. Travel north with a stop at the Corning Museum of Glass into they are sorry. simple and ordinary gestures—the love with Ontario and awe-inspiring Niagara Falls for two nights! Return to upstate New York Concluding a series of talks about the which Christ loves his Church. where you will board a cruise through the 1000 Islands; drive through the Adirondack sacraments, Pope Francis used his general “The plan that God has for marriage is region, stop in Lake Placid and then into the White Mountains, including Franconia Notch audience on April 2 to focus on marriage, really something stupendous,” he said. State Park, NH. Stop at Flume Gorge and witness the impressive waterfalls and beautiful and he asked the estimated 45,000 people Calling married couples “an icon of fauna, then continue east to York county, ME. Next, drive along the New England coast to Boston, with a city tour; visit Plymouth, founded by the Pilgrims and Cape Cod. Then gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray for God’s love for us,” Pope Francis also said view the gorgeous mansions of Newport, RI en route to Bridgeport, CT and tour New York the world’s families, especially for couples the fact that husbands and wives are human City seeing all the major sights of the “Big Apple.” experiencing difficulty. means that sometimes the image can appear *PPDO. Plus $159 tax/service/government fees. Alternate September-October departure dates available. The sacrament of marriage, he said, slightly tarnished. Seasonal charges may apply. Add-on airfare available. “leads us to the heart of God’s plan, which “We all know how many difficulties and is a plan of covenant with his people and trials spouses face. What is important is Travel with all of us. to keep alive a bond with God, who is the Call for Details! with other “We were created for love as a reflection foundation of the matrimonial bond,” he Catholics! of God and his love,” the pope said. “In the said. Marriages are stronger when husbands 888-817-9538 conjugal union, a man and a woman fulfill and wives pray for each other and with each this vocation under the sign of reciprocity other, he added. † Page 6 The Criterion Friday, April 11, 2014

Events Calendar April 11 St. Roch Parish, Family Life April 16 Calvary Cemetery, Mausoleum April 24 [email protected]. St. Lawrence Parish, Center, 3603 S. Meridian St., Marian University, Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Father Conen Hall, 6944 E. Indianapolis. Single Seniors 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. The Way Mausoleum Chapel, St. Luke the Evangelist 46th St., Indianapolis. Fish fry, meeting, 1 p.m., age 50 Indianapolis. Global Studies of the Cross, 4th Degree 9001 N. Haverstick Road, Church, 7575 Holliday Dr., 4:30-7:30 p.m. Information: and over. Information: Speaker Series, “The Catholic Knights of Columbus, noon. Indianapolis. Monthly E., Indianapolis. Icon of 317-546-4065. 317-784-4207. Church: Catalyst for, or Information: 317-784-4439 or Memorial Mass, 2 p.m. Our Lady of Czestochowa Obstacle to a Better World?,” www.catholiccemeteries.cc. Information: 317-574-8898 or in Defense of Life, prayer Our Lady of Lourdes Another Broken Egg Café, Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin, www.catholiccemeteries.cc. and meditation, 4-5 p.m., School, 30 S. Downey Ave., 9435 N. Meridian St., C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Mass in the chapel, 5:30 p.m. Indianapolis. Lenten fish Indianapolis. Marriage Indianapolis, presenter, 7 p.m. Mausoleum Chapel, St. Athanasius the Information: 317-408-0528 or fry, 5-7:30 p.m. Information: on Tap, “The Sandwich Information: 317-955-6775 or 9001 N. Haverstick Road, Great Byzantine Church, [email protected]. 317-356-7291 or ollindy.org. Generation: Managing the [email protected]. Indianapolis. The Way 1117 S. Blaine Ave., Needs of Our Older and of the Cross, 4th Degree Indianapolis. Icon of Our Lady April 25 St. Joan of Arc, 4217 N. Younger Family Members,” Calvary Cemetery, Knights of Columbus, 2 p.m. of Czestochowa in Defense St. Mark the Evangelist Central Ave., Indianapolis. David and Mary Anne Noble, Mausoleum Chapel, Information: 317-574-8898 or of Life, Divine Liturgy Mass, Church, 535 E. Edgewood Lenten devotions, Rosary presenters, 7-9:30 p.m., $35 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. www.catholiccemeteries.cc. 9 a.m.; prayer service for the Ave., Indianapolis. Icon of 6 p.m., Mass 6:30 p.m., per couple includes dinner. Monthly Memorial victims of abortion, 7 p.m. Our Lady of Czestochowa Stations of the Cross Reservations: www.stluke.org. Mass, 2 p.m. Information: St. Mary Parish, 629 Clay Information: 317-408-0528 or in Defense of Life, Divine with Benediction 7 p.m. 317-784-4439 or St., North Vernon. St. Mary, [email protected]. Liturgy Mass, 9 a.m. Information: 317-283-5508 or All Saints Parish, www.catholiccemeteries.cc. St. Joseph and St. Ann Information: 317-408-0528 or [email protected]. 25743 State Route 1, Guilford. Parishes, “The Living Clinic for Women, 3607 W. [email protected]. 3rd Annual spring craft April 18 Way of the Cross,” 1 p.m. 16th St., Indianapolis. Icon of April 12 Northside Knights of Our Lady of Czestochowa in fair, more than 20 vendors, Information: 812-346-3604. SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Knights of Columbus, Columbus Hall, 2100 E. Defense of Life, prayer and bake sale, soup and sandwich 1347 N. Meridian St., 1239 S. Lynhurst Dr., 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic April 23 meditation, 10:30 a.m.-noon. lunch, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Indianapolis. Icon of Indianapolis. St. Christopher Information: 812-576-4302 or Business Exchange, Mass, St. Athanasius the Great Information: 317-408-0528 or Our Lady of Czestochowa in Parish, Men’s Scripture [email protected]. breakfast and program, “Faith Byzantine Church, 1117 S. [email protected]. group, “Passion of by the Numbers, or Not,” Blaine Ave., Indianapolis. Defense of Life, prayer and Jesus and Sorrows of the April 13 presenter John Ketzenberger, Icon of Our Lady of Planned Parenthood, meditation, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Blessed Mother,” men, women St. Malachy Church, president of Indiana Czestochowa in Defense 8590 Georgetown Road, 11:45 a.m. procession to Joy and high school students 9833 E. County Road 750 N., Fiscal Policy Institute, of Life, welcome of the Indianapolis. Icon of of All Who Sorrow Eastern invited, 9 a.m.-noon, no charge, Brownsburg. Mass in French, 6:30-8:30 a.m., $15 members, Icon, 7 p.m., prayer and Our Lady of Czestochowa Orthodox Church, 1516 N. doughnuts and coffee available 5 p.m., confession, 4-4:45 p.m. $21 non-members. Reservations: meditation, 8 p.m.-midnight. in Defense of Life, prayer Delaware St., Indianapolis. at 8:30 a.m. Information: Information: 317-536-5998 or www.catholicbusiness Information: 317-408-0528 or and meditation, 2-3 p.m. Information: 317-408-0528 or 317-607-8037. [email protected]. exchange.org. [email protected]. Information: 317-408-0528 or [email protected]. †

Retreats and Programs VIPs April 11-13 John and Mary (Wiley) Williams, members of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish in Saint Mary-of-the Woods, 1 Sisters of Cambridge City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 4. April 11 Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Come The couple was married on April 4, 1964, at St. Gabriel Church in Connersville. Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, and See weekend: “Living on the Margins: They are the parents of four children, Angela Burch, Sara Mason, Becca Podojil and 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mt. St. Francis. A Call to Religious Life.” Information: Jason Williams. They have 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. † “Jesus as Savior and Lord, Passion 812-535-2895 or [email protected]. retreat.” Information: 812-923-8817 or [email protected]. April 12 Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, Sisters of Providence announce services April 11-13 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Day of Camp Rancho Framasa, 2230 Clay information and reflection, single Catholic for Holy Week at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Lick Road, Nashville. Benedict Inn lay women, Company of St. Ursula (member Retreat and Conference Center, W.O.W. The Sisters of Providence at • April 17—Holy Thursday Mass of USCSI), presenter, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., (Women’s Only Weekend), Annie Endris $20 scholarships available. Information: Saint Mary-of-the-Woods have announced the Lord’s Supper, 4 p.m. and Angie Sullivan, presenters, $150 per 513-961-0667 or [email protected]. their schedule of Masses and services • April 18—Good Friday service, person. Information: 317-788-7581 or for Holy Week. All Masses and services 3 p.m. [email protected]. April 13 are open to the public and will take • April 19—Easter Vigil, 7 p.m. Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, place in the Church of the Immaculate • April 20—Easter Sunday Mass, Providence Spirituality and Conference 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Conception on the grounds of the Sisters 11 a.m. Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary- Stations of the Cross, 4 p.m., goodwill of Providence motherhouse at Saint Mary- In addition, an Easter brunch will of-the-Woods. Seven Last Words of Christ retreat. Information: 812-535-2952 or offerings accepted. Information: 317-545-7681 of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. be available at O’Shaughnessy Dining [email protected]. or [email protected]. The schedule is as follows: Room at the Providence Spirituality and • April 13—Palm Sunday Mass, Conference Center from 10:30 a.m. to Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. 11 a.m. 2 p.m. on April 20. St. Meinrad. “The Cross of Jesus and RCIA Retreat: Know God’s Love, • April 13 –Vespers, 4:30 p.m. For more information and the Life of Virtue,” Benedictine Father Franciscan Sister Clare Teixiera, presenter, • April 14-16—Holy Week daily cost for the brunch, log on to Mark O’Keefe, presenter. Information: 1-5:30 p.m., $45 includes supper. Information: Masses, 11:30 a.m. www.SistersofProvidence.org. † 812-357-6585 or [email protected]. 812-933-6437 or [email protected]. † Sisters of St. Benedict offer triduum retreat at Benedict Inn in Beech Grove The Sisters of St. Benedict of Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion on Our Lady of Grace Monastery, Good Friday, Holy Saturday Easter Jim Recasner Photo submitted by 1402 Southern Ave in Beech Grove, Vigil, and Easter prayer and Mass of the invite anyone interested to join them for Resurrection on Sunday. the holiest days of the liturgical year from The $200 fee includes room 5 p.m. on April 17 to noon on April 20. and meals. The three days, known as the Easter All are also welcome to just spend a triduum, will be spent in prayer, ritual and day of prayer on Good Friday or join in silence. The retreat will include an agape the prayer services. feast, Holy Mass of The Lord’s Supper, For more information or to register, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, call 317-788-7581. †

Seminar for those serving in “companion” role in service fields set for April 25 in Indianapolis Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D., an author, lay ministers is sponsored by Flanner educator and grief counselor, will present and Buchanan Funeral Centers, the “Exploring the Value and Function of Archdiocese of Indianapolis, and Catholic Grief Symptoms: the ‘Companioning’ Cemeteries Association. Helping Role” at the Community Life The registration fee is $30, and Center, 10612 E. Washington Street in continuing education credits are available. Mobile Ministry Indianapolis, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on For additional information, April 25. contact Maureen Lindley of Flanner This seminar for hospice staff and and Buchanan at 317-362-7691, or In this March 31 photo, Project Gabriel executive director Eileen Hartman and Mount Comfort RV volunteers, parish grief ministry teams, Deb VanVelse of the archdiocesan owner and chief operating officer Ken Eckstein show off the recreational vehicle the company funeral home personnel, social workers, Office of Pro-Life and Family Life at partially donated to serve as a mobile ultrasound unit for the pro-life ministry. According to counselors, clergy, chaplains, nurses and 317-236-1586. † Hartman, the RV is being customized and should be ready to roll by the end of April. The Criterion Friday, April 11, 2014 Page 7 Archbishop speaks on “The Joy of the Gospel”

Right, Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin presents a talk on Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation “Evangelii Gaudium” (“The Joy of the Gospel”) on March 26 in Priori Hall at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish

in Indianapolis as part of the parish’s Lenten Spaghetti and Spirituality Natalie Hoefer Photos by series. While the archbishop’s talk highlighted seven points within the document, he encouraged everyone to read the document in its entirety. The document is available online for free in English by logging onto www.vatican.va/evangelii-gaudium/en, and in Spanish by logging onto www.vatican.va/evangelii-gaudium/sp.

Far right, attendees enjoy a spaghetti meal before listening to Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin present a talk on Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation “Evangelii Gaudium” (“The Joy of the Gospel”) on March 26 in Priori Hall at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish in Indianapolis. What was in the news on April 10, 1964? A call to reduce the workload of the Council and worries about the end of Gregorian chant By Brandon A. Evans “GENOA, Italy—‘Let us do what is necessary. This is • Says Reds will learn to live with Church always a good rule for summit level meetings such as the • Rap panic thinking: Catholic educators view crisis in This week, we continue to examine what was going on ecumenical council.’ With these words, Cardinal Giuseppe school system in the Church and the world 50 years ago as seen through Siri of Genoa expressed his belief that the council should • College teachers ask ‘reform’ of the Index the pages of The Criterion. deal only with a few major and compelling issues rather • Economic justice sought in Spain Here are some of the items found in the April 10, 1964, than with the numerous proposals that have been presented. • Who is right? Writers give divergent views on issue of The Criterion: Moreover, the Cardinal stressed that one more session is all Church’s role in Brazil crisis • Bishops meet to discuss that is required to complete the necessary work facing the • Chant will remain, Pope Paul assures English in the liturgy Second Vatican Council.” “VATICAN CITY—Pope Paul VI has sought to assuage • Historic statement: • IU speaker endorses shared-time concept the fears of those who see the ecumenical council’s Michigan’s dioceses pledge • ND dean criticizes capital punishment Constitution on the Liturgy as possibly spelling a new rights action • A little (improvised) homily on homiletics eclipse for Gregorian chant. Speaking to a pilgrimage of • West Baden Jesuits to • Church concern for youth emphasized by Pope Paul French teachers of plain chant, the Pope said: ‘Are any move to Illinois • Prelate sees no reason for panic over schools of you perhaps alarmed at the future applications of the • Rome names permanent UN observer • Defends rights of home buyer Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy which was adopted by the • Details set for Woods unity event • Mission agency reports $23 million donated council Fathers and promulgated by us last December 4? • Permitted to celebrate liturgy in Eastern Rite • Annual CYO Convention slated this week-end: Let them read that admirable text’s passage concerning • New Little Sisters home to house 180 residents Parley is expected to draw 600 teeners liturgical chant, and particularly the following: ‘The • New Fatima Retreat House dedication to be held • Sodalists slate annual Congress at Brebeuf Prep treasure of sacred music is to be preserved and fostered with this Sunday • ‘Emerging Brothers’ seen needed by Church great care …’ (Liturgy Constitution, Paragraph 114.” • The council’s decrees can’t change Church • Delegate visits stricken Alaska • Brazil prelate warned of communist danger overnight • Immigration a ‘factor’ in intellectual picture • Cardinal Siri: Suggests the council reduce its work • El Greco canvas to stay in Spain (Read all of these stories from our April 10, 1964, issue by load • Cuban refugees teaching Spanish at Schulte High logging on to our archives at www.CriterionOnline.com.) †

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Sunday, April 13th – 4 pm Outdoor Stations of the Cross

Join us this Palm Sunday for our annual walk and prayer of the Stations of the Cross on the trails of Our Lady of Fatima. We will begin in the chapel at 4:00 pm and proceed out to the Stations, weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, we will pray the Stations in Our Lady’s chapel.

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Monday, April 14th – Thursday, April 17th Holy Week Days/Evenings of Silence

Choose one or more days and/or evenings to reflect upon and recognize the gift of God’s sacrifice for us all. Create your own Holy Week retreat by staying one or more days or evenings at Our Lady of Fatima. Spiritual Direction sessions may be added, if interested. There will be an additional suggested donation for each spiritual direction session.

$31 per person per day for the silent self-guided days (April 14, 15, 16, or 17). This option includes continental breakfast and lunch as well as a private room to use. Add an overnight stay and a light supper for an additional $35 per person (available April 13, 14, 15 or 16).

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By Natalie Hoefer modesty is good for the woman herself.’ There’s no relationship to men in that sentence, published after his canonization. [One of those things is that] Padre Pio suffered the “Jesus said to St. Faustina this about confession: ‘Tell souls where they are to look no mention of how we need to protect them. It’s good for you, regardless. entire Passion of our Lord. for solace—that is, in the tribunal of mercy, the sacrament of reconciliation. There, the Promoting modesty as true beauty through a secular fashion magazine. “Fashion is powerful. It can complement and draw out a woman, who she is, who she “There are documented facts and photographs that had not been made public during greatest miracles take place. Sharing rare stories of St. Padre Pio as relayed by his personal assistant. wants to be, her dignity. But it can also completely undermine our want to be beautiful, the lifetime of Padre Pio. There is testimony that the wounds that caused Padre Pio the “ ‘[C]ome with faith to the feet of my representative, and reveal to him one’s misery, Revealing Christ’s own words on the grace and mercy bestowed through confession our want to be noticed. It can objectify us. We can objectify ourselves. We can equate greatest suffering was the shoulder wound upon which our Lord carried the cross. and the miracle of Divine Mercy will be fully demonstrated.’ and the Eucharist. that attention with our worth. “There is clothing that has been photographed and is archived showing that Padre Pio “Jesus says again about confession in the diary: ‘When you go to the confessional, These topics formed the foundation for the ninth Indiana Catholic Women’s “This new understanding of modesty and my worth was the catalyst for starting Verily. suffered the entire flagellation and the crown of thorns. During the Mass, when he would know this—that I myself am waiting there for you. I am only hidden by the priest. The Conference hosted by the Marian Center of Indianapolis on March 22 at the Indiana Culturally, what was being held up for women to strive to [by fashion magazines] was so be in a deep ecstasy, the priest would use a purificator to blot [Padre Pio’s] forehead and person of the priest is for me only the screen. Never analyze what sort of priest it is that Convention Center in Indianapolis. wrong. Verily means truly, really, authentically, genuinely. It’s everything we hope to live it would come away soaked with blood. I am making use of. Open your soul in confession as you would to me, and I will fill it During the event, more than 300 women from central and southern Indiana, and out in our lives as women. “Padre Pio first started suffering the Passion of Christ shortly after his ordination to with my light.’ even from Chicago and other areas outside the archdiocese, listened to three powerful “Why start a fashion magazine to address the culture? Magazines have the ability to the priesthood in August of 1910. No one knew except his spiritual director. Padre Pio “[Regarding the Eucharist,] Jesus said to St. Faustina: ‘When I come to a human heart speakers: Verily magazine co-founder Janet Sahm; Julia Calandra-Lineberg of the hold up for women what is successful, what is beautiful, how we should live, what we begged our Lord to not have the wounds visible on his body, and our Lord complied for in holy Communion, my hands are full of all kinds of graces which I want to give to the National Center for Padre Pio; and Our Lady of Mercy Sister Caterina Esselen. should strive for. many years. Padre Pio suffered the Passion in complete anonymity. soul, but souls do not pay any attention to me, and busy themselves with other things. The day started with welcoming words by Bishop Christopher J. Coyne, vicar general “We can till the soil of the hearts of women so they may be open to a seed of truth. So “In 1918, on August 5th, Padre Pio was hearing confessions when all of a sudden he Oh, how sad I am that souls do not recognize me. They treat me as a dead object.’ of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. by doing a secular publication, a fashion magazine of all things, we were able to speak to went into an ecstasy. He describes that there was a heavenly person before him holding “We need to receive Jesus in holy Communion with great love and awareness, Mass was held at St. John the Evangelist Church, concelebrated by Msgr. Joseph women no matter where they’re coming from, no matter where they’re at. a fiery spear. This spear was thrust into the chest of Padre Pio, and he claims that he was realizing that we’re receiving the Lord who is truly present under the appearance of Schaedel, pastor of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis, and Father Patrick “[In a recent study,] 68 percent of 6-9 year-old girls identified with a sexy object. on fire with such agony, but the agony was great pain but at the same time great joy for bread and wine—truly and really present, and ready to give us all sorts of gifts. Can you Beidelman, executive director of the archdiocesan Secretariat for Spiritual Life What that’s referring to is a study where the girls were given a choice of two paper dolls, having been able to be wounded with Christ. imagine how many gifts we’re missing out on by receiving Communion routinely? and Worship. one dressed not so nice and the other was a healthy, natural looking girl. The girls were “It was later, on Sept. 20, 1918, that the rest of those wounds became visible, the “ ‘I want to give myself to souls, and to fill them with my love. The more a soul Opportunities for adoration and confession were included, and the day ended with a asked questions: Which doll is more popular? ‘The sexy one.’ Which doll is more loved? wounds on his hands and feet. Had he had all those other wounds visible, he would never trusts, the more it will receive. Souls that trust boundlessly are a great comfort to me closing reflection and Benediction by Father Beidelman. ‘The sexy one.’ That just tells you how pervasive this is, and that there needs to be have been allowed to be seen in public. because I pour all my graces into them. It is my desire to give much.’ Below are excerpts from each speaker’s talk. something different. “The wounds were manifested on his body for you, for me and all those who will “[Christ told St. Faustina,] ‘Every soul should reflect my mercy.’ We want to seize “Father Robert Barron had a very simple quote talking about the new evangelization. come after us because Almighty God knows that we are curious. God knew how to hook everyday opportunities to reflect God’s love. Let’s not wait for those big heroic actions. ‘Tilling the soil of the hearts of women’—excerpts from Janet Sahm’s talk on ‘First, start with beauty, then the good, and then the truth.’ Beauty is the gateway for all us in. Jesus said every act toward one’s neighbor is done to himself. We should perform modesty and Verily magazine of us.” “Later in his life, people would ask him, ‘Padre Pio, what is your legacy for us? What at least one deed of mercy every day out of love for Jesus. That gives [the act] a Janet Sahm is an Indianapolis native and graduate of Bishop Chatard High School do you leave us with?’ pure intention. in Indianapolis. After interning for Elle magazine, she co-founded Verily magazine ‘God knew how to hook us in’—excerpts from Julia Calandra-Lineberg’s talk on “And he said, ‘My legacy to you is this: Love our Lady, and make her loved, for her “St. Faustina would worry because she didn’t feel love toward her enemies. But Jesus and Verilymag.com, a secular fashion magazine to promote modesty, true beauty and St. Padre Pio Son denies her nothing, and when you go to the Mother, you go to the heart of the Son.’ ” said: ‘It is not always within your power to control your feelings. You will recognize that self-worth in women. Julia Calandra-Lineberg is group coordinator and pilgrim director of the National you have love if, after having experienced annoyance and contradiction, you do not lose Center for Padre Pio in Barto, Pa. Her sister’s miraculous cure helped lead to the ‘ “I want to give myself to souls” ’ —excerpts from Sister Caterina’s talk on Divine your peace, but pray for those who made you suffer and wish them well.’ ” “Modesty invites women to come to believe in their own self-worth and to dress in a canonization of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, whose personal assistant for three years, Padre Mercy through confession and the Eucharist way that reflects their own worth. Alessio Parente, was a close personal friend of the Calandra family. Our Lady of Mercy Sister Caterina Esselen is a member of the order to (To purchase a CD of the event and presentations for $20, contact Kathy Denney of the “Many think of modesty only in terms of helping protect our brothers in Christ. That which St. Faustina Kowalska belonged—the saint who is known for spreading Marian Center of Indianapolis at 317-888-0873, or e-mail her at [email protected]. is certainly part of it. In Love and Responsibility by Pope John Paul II, he has a whole “Padre Pio bore five visible wounds [of Christ]. I stress ‘visible’ because the Divine Mercy devotion and whose visions from Christ were recorded in Production of the CDs is limited to the number of copies made the day of the event, so chapter on modesty. There’s one sentence that just burned in me: ‘First and foremost, Padre Alessio taught us so many things in our home that are just now starting to be The Diary of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska. quantities are limited.) †

‘There’s a group of about 14 of us here from our parish. ‘It wasn’t easy to fit this in my schedule, but I feel very ‘I love it. I love hearing the stories on the saints. ‘I’m in RCIA [Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults]. I’ve been before and always enjoyed it. I recommend it. blessed I made it. This is a great venue. With St. John It’s good to talk about it afterward and evangelize I was invited by my RCIA teacher. Looking around, We don’t have an opportunity to get together as women [the Evangelist Catholic Church] being right outside when you get back home. You feel at peace here. It’s you can see there certainly isn’t any stereotype for of faith, supporting each other. It’s a great spiritual the door, it’s perfect for going to Mass. It’s great to see wonderful being around other women of faith. I hope to a Catholic lady. When you look around, there’s all support to see this many women interested in taking a so many women here. Sometimes I think it’s hard to bring my daughter next year.’ different age groups. You can just kind of feel the Saturday to be with other women and concentrate on make that commitment, but I’m so glad I did.’ presence of the Holy Spirit here blessing this meeting.’ their faith.’ —T ayla Greiner, St. Lawrence Parish, Muncie, in —Jean Rawlinson, St. Matthew the Apostle Parish, the Lafayette Diocese —Junelle Dreyer, Mary Queen of Peace Parish, —Darlene Davis, St. Michael Parish, Greenfield Indianapolis Danville

Top photo 1: Msgr. Joseph Schaedel, pastor of St. Luke St. Luke the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis, introduces to St. Faustina—also of the Our Lady of Mercy order— the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis, welcomes more than a speaker in her role as emcee for the Indiana Catholic in the 1930s. 300 women to Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church in Women’s Conference on March 22 at the Indiana Convention Indianapolis on March 22 as they participate in the ninth Center in Indianapolis. Top photo 4: Janet Sahm, co-founder of Verily magazine, Indiana Catholic Women’s Conference. addresses more than 300 women on the topic of fashion, Top photo 3: Our Lady of Mercy Sister Caterina Esselen modesty and self-worth. Top photo 2: Servants of the Gospel of Life speaks to more than 300 women on March 22 about Janet Sahm, left, and Our Lady of Mercy Sister Julia Calandra-Lineberg of the National Center for Padre Pio Father Patrick Beidelman, executive director of the Sister Diane Carollo, director of religious education at the messages of Christ regarding Divine Mercy given Caterina Esselen, right, listen as Julia Calandra-Lineberg shares stories on March 22 told to her by Capuchin archdiocesan Secretariat for Spiritual Life and Worship, answers a question from a woman attending the Franciscan Padre Alessio, the saint’s personal assistant for blesses the participants of the Indiana Catholic Women’s Indiana Catholic Women’s Conference on March 22. three years. Conference during Benediction on March 22. Page 10 The Criterion Friday, April 11, 2014 ‘The Light Is on for You’ shines across archdiocese By John Shaughnessy without a break,” said Father Feltz, the pastor of St. Malachy parish life coordinators in the archdiocese. “Whenever we Parish. “It was very well-attended and very appreciated by give people a special opportunity like this, it gives people In leading “The Light Is on for You” initiative across the people.” pause to think about the sacrament. I found people very the archdiocese, Bishop Christopher J. Coyne believed the At St. Pius X Church in Indianapolis, Fathers James well prepared.” spotlight focus on the sacrament of penance would be a Farrell, John Kamwendo and Keith Hosey stayed 30 minutes So did Father Patrick Beidelman, who heard confessions success if it deepened the faith of just one person. longer to be there for people who began to line up outside at St. Joan of Arc Parish in Indianapolis. He was moved So he was obviously pleased the church 10 minutes early. by the turnout and the approach that people brought to when he approached St. Simon the “We were able to spend a little more time with each receiving reconciliation. Apostle Church in Indianapolis on person,” said Father Farrell, pastor of St. Pius. “There were “My heart is full of gratitude April 2 and found 20 people already several folks who hadn’t come for a long time. It was a very when I hear the stories of so lined up to confess their sins— fruitful sacramental experience for them.” many people coming to receive 15 minutes before the scheduled That deeper connection was also experienced by Father God’s gifts in this sacrament as starting time. Eric Augenstein as he heard confessions “for two hours part of the season of Lent,” said “As the night progressed, I was straight” at St. Agnes Church in Nashville. Father Beidelman, executive director worried that there were people “The fact that all the parishes were doing it at the same of the archdiocesan Secretariat for waiting for over an hour to see me,” time reinforced the unity of the archdiocese,” said Father Spiritual Life and Worship. “To be Bishop Coyne said. “I started to Augenstein, the sacramental minister at St. Agnes Parish and the people God created us to be, we Bishop apologize because they had to wait. director of vocations for the archdiocese. “It reinforced that need his grace and his mercy, which Christopher J. Coyne They said, ‘No, that’s fine. I prayed this is important for the whole Church.” is offered in such abundance in for an hour. It was just great.’ They Priests also were pleased that the people seeking the Fr. Stephen Giannini confession.” didn’t seem to mind waiting.” sacrament of penance represented a cross-section of Bishop Coyne was gratified by That scene and that reaction were repeated across the ages—children, young adults, middle-aged people and the reviews of the confession initiative. archdiocese on April 2 as priests were available in most senior citizens. “It did what it was intended to do, which is to celebrate parishes or parish clusters across central and southern Some parishes also used the confession initiative as an the sacrament for a couple of hours on a Wednesday night Indiana to share the sacrament of reconciliation. “The Light opportunity for parishioners to focus on other rituals of Lent. in Lent,” he said. Is on for You” effort represents the light that stays on in a “The parish life coordinator, Providence Sister Joan He also believes the confession initiative was embraced reconciliation room when a priest offers the sacrament. Slobig, led the parishioners in the Stations of the Cross by some people as an opportunity to reconsider and even While confessions were scheduled to be held across the while I heard confessions,” said Father Stephen Giannini, return to their faith. archdiocese from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., a number of priests sacramental minister and priest moderator of St. Mary-of- “If ‘The Light Is on for You’ is seen by some as that door stayed much longer to accommodate people. the-Woods Parish in St. Mary-of-the Woods. opening for them—here’s something I can participate in as At St. Malachy Church in Brownsburg, He also noted that people who received the sacrament that a start back—it’s a very successful celebration.” Father Joseph Feltz and Father Michael Hoyt continued evening made thoughtful confessions. hearing confessions until 9 p.m. “They were ready,” said Father Giannini, who is also (For more opportunities to receive the sacrament of “We went an extra hour for the demand, and it was the vice chancellor and the vicar for clergy, religious, and penance, see the listing on page 15.) †

“I was raised in St. Andrew Parish [in to the Church. Until that moment, she hadn’t known the BURROWS Indianapolis] and attended school there priest’s name. continued from page 1 through eighth grade,” recalls the 1969 ‘An aha moment from God’ “I just remember his well-thought- graduate. “After eighth grade, we moved to When she became romantically out homily of a man he did not know,” “Over the years when he gave me the far east side of Indianapolis. I switched involved with Bob Burrows, he was she recalls. Communion, after my Amen, I always said, to the public school system. The good already a member of Holy Spirit Parish in For her, it’s another smile-inducing ‘Thank you, Father,’ and he still gave me news was that I found I already knew the Indianapolis. He often attended daily Mass part of a story she has told many his warm smile.” ninth-grade math, English and science at the church and prayed the rosary. people—a story marked by forgiveness, from the wonderful education I received “When we got married in 2008, Bob a homecoming, and love on many levels, A story marked by tragedy and love at St. Andrew’s. The bad news is we quit and I started going regularly to Mass including the love of God. Burrows smiles, too, whenever she attending Mass.” with my mom,” she says. “It felt strange “Coming back, it’s like it was supposed recalls the “welcome home” she received One of the few times that Burrows going back. It took me a couple of months to be,” she says. “When I met Bob, it was after acknowledging that she had been attended Mass in the next 30 years to feel comfortable. The people there like God made it happen for a reason. One away from the Church for 41 years. occurred after a family tragedy in 1995. were so nice.” of the reasons, I think, was for me to come Still, the homecoming is one part of Her brother, Frank Patrick “Pat” Fisse In 2009, Msgr. Paul Koetter became back to the Church. the story. There is also the part about why drowned in a kayaking accident. Their pastor of Holy Spirit. At the same time, “I feel like I’m home again.” she left the Church. Then there is the part parents wanted a Catholic funeral for Burrows’ renewed involvement with the about what finally led her back to the him. All that Burrows remembered about Church led her to rediscover her first (Have you returned to the Church after Church—a chapter marked by a love found the Mass was that “a wonderful priest” connections with the Catholic faith—and being away from it for some time? If later in life. celebrated it for her brother. a discovery that she calls an “aha moment so, The Criterion would like to share Burrows’ story of why she left the “It was such a numbing time,” she says. from God.” your story of what led you to come Church is one of a family fading away A far more joyous time in her life “Remembering my youth attending back to the Church, and what it has from its faith. led her to consider returning home Catholic Church, I dug out my First meant to you. Please send your story Communion Prayer Book,” she says. to assistant editor John Shaughnessy “Stuck in it were the various holy cards I by e-mail at jshaughnessy@archindy. had collected over the years.” org or by mail in care of The Criterion, Among those cards was the notation 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN that Msgr. Koetter was the one who 46202. Please include a daytime phone ShelbyShelby UpholsteringUpholstering celebrated the funeral Mass for her brother. number where you can be reached.) † && MillMill EndEnd WindowWindow FashionsFashions “Air Conditioner, i>ÌÊ*Փ«ÊœÀÊÕÀ˜>˜Vi” 131st Annive rsar y Sale 131 1 1883- 131st Anniversary Sale 2014 FREE LABOR On the installation of a CALL TODAY! Family Owned & Operated Since 1932. “The pride and economy of our family working together makes a difference.” Air Conditioner, 639-1111 Heat Pump or Furnace Still Locally Owned & Operated Experts in Commercial Cannot be combined with any other offer. Must be presented at time of order. EXPIRES: 4/26/14 M-F 8-4 WWW.CALLTHIELE.COM & Residential Projects THIELE 639-1111 • Carpet Sales & Installation • Wood Refinishing 131st Anniversary Sale 131st Anniversary Sale 131st Anniversary Sale • Custom Window Treatments Including Blinds • Interior Painting FREE TUNE-UP 1/2 OFF 10 YEAR WARRANTY Air Conditioner or Heat Pump • All Customized to Fit Your Taste ON PARTS & LABOR SERVICE CALL High Efficiency Air Conditioner, Heat Save $45 with Paid Repair Pump or 90% Furnace. Call for details. $59.95 3136 W. 16th Street Cannot be combined with any other offer. Must be Cannot be combined with any other offer. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Must be presented at time of service. presented at time of service. Must be presented at time of order. Check out our website EXPIRES: 4/26/14 M-F 8-4 EXPIRES: 4/26/14 M-F 8-4 EXPIRES: 4/26/14 M-F 8-4 THIELE 639-1111 shelbyupholstering.com THIELE 639-1111 THIELE 639-1111 Upholstering Mill End Window Fashions 317-631-8911 317-257-4800

IS-5987722 A supplement to Catholic newspapers published by Catholic News Service, 3211 Fourth Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017-1100. All contents are copyrighted © 2014 by FaithAlive! Catholic News Service. Communion of saints inspires us through lives of faith

By Daniel S. Mulhall CNS

In the canonization of Blesseds John XXIII and John Paul II on April 27, the Catholic Church celebrates the naming of two more people to the communion of saints. Canonization provides recognition by the Church that a person lived a life of faith that was heroically virtuous, meaning that he or she lived according to the theological virtues (faith, hope, love) and cardinal virtues (prudence, justice, temperance, fortitude) in a way that people saw God actively in the person’s life. When a person is declared a saint by the Church, the Church affirms—through miracles worked through the intercession of the saint—that the person is in heaven with God. The canonized person then is given a feast day (frequently the day of the person’s death) within the Church’s liturgical year, and is remembered in the liturgy. The concept of the communion of saints has its origins in the Church’s early days, and is one of the primary beliefs of the Church. We proclaim our belief in the communion of saints in the Apostles’ Creed. In 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, St. Paul develops the theological teaching that all Christians together make up the body of Christ, and that each of us have an important role to play in the life of the Church—while living and after death. In the canonization of Blesseds John XXIII and John Paul II on April 27, the Catholic Church celebrates the naming of two more people to As Paul wrote and we read, “God has so constructed the the communion of saints. body as to give greater honor to a part that is without it, so that there may be no division in the body, but that the parts gone before us, asking that they intercede on our behalf. because he refused to give up his faith in Jesus. Ignatius, may have the same concern for one another. If [one] part The idea is a simple one: Just as I can turn to a family who apparently learned of Jesus directly from the suffers, all the parts suffer with it; if one part is honored, member for help when I have a special need, I can turn to a Apostles Peter and John, looked forward to dying for all the parts share its joy” (1 Cor 12:24-26). saint for help. Christ. He wrote that the blood of martyrs became the From this teaching, the Church understands the The Catechism of the Catholic Church says it this seed of faith for new Christians. communion of saints to be a spiritual union of all the way: “Exactly as Christian communion among our fellow Ignatius wrote, “Do not do me an untimely kindness. members of the Church, living or dead, in purgatory, or in pilgrims brings us closer to Christ, so our communion with Allow me to be eaten by the beasts, which are my way heaven, and who are in a state of holiness. the saints joins us to Christ, from whom as from its fountain of reaching to God. I am God’s wheat, and I am to be Those living who are baptized are considered members and head issues all grace, and the life of the people of God ground by the teeth of wild beasts, so that I may become of the mystical body of Christ and the communion of saints itself” (#957). the pure bread of Christ.” as long as that person is not living in mortal sin. Those The catechism goes on to say that a “perennial link of After his death, Ignatius’ bones were taken back to who have died—whether preparing for heaven or already charity” (#1475) exists between the faithful in heaven and Antioch where they were honored by the Christians there. living in the presence of God—remain a part of Christ’s those on Earth, and that we should call upon the saints and They, not the Church, declared Ignatius a saint. This body and the communion of saints as long as he or she ask for their assistance. practice continues until today. The people the Vatican didn’t die separated from God. While the process of canonization developed over the declares saints and canonizes have already been declared While the Church pays special homage to men and centuries, the veneration of the saints (not adoration, only “with God” by the faithful who have been inspired by women who have been declared saints, we do not pray to God is adored) has its foundation in the earliest days of the their lives. The Vatican simply validates what the living saints. That would be idolatry. All Catholic prayers are Church. The martyrdom of St. Stephen—the first follower body of Christ has declared to be true. addressed to God. of Jesus to die for his faith—is retold with reverence in However, Catholics have for centuries offered honor Chapter 7 of the Acts of the Apostles. (Daniel Mulhall is a catechist and writer. He lives and and devotion to the holy men and women who have St. Ignatius of Antioch was put to death by the Romans works in Laurel, Md.) †

Saints help both young and old seeking intercession from above

By Katharine Talalas people, it is a lifelong journey. Though college is a social into Google. whirlwind, it can also be a very lonely place. Reading I found that St. Dymphna was the patron of anxiety In college, I was a stressed out and overcommitted and intensive study require some physical isolation, but sufferers. Immediately, I dissolved into a flood of student. In addition to a heavy course load, my jam- mental isolation incidentally results. happy tears. This time, St. Dymphna’s startling overture packed schedule included campus ministry, student When you are physically distant from the people who instantly restored my hope and trust in God’s goodness. government, a few committees, play rehearsals and knew you from childhood, you become mentally distant For the first time in months, I felt that my prayers graduate school applications. from the person you used to be when you were with were heard. In hindsight, I probably kept busy because I didn’t them. Overall, it is a good thing to expand your mind Reading on, bleary-eyed, I found that this lovely Irish have the slightest idea of what God wanted from me. Not and form your conscience as an adult. But the process of princess was only 15 when she was martyred by her yet out of my teens, I nevertheless felt pressured to have deciding what you really think and believe—perhaps for mentally unstable father. Her sweetness, piety, chastity it all figured out. It seemed wise to explore all possible the first time—brings with it a great deal of uncertainty. and fervent devotion to God had earned her the name options so that this expensive undertaking called college Into this haze of anxiety and confusion came “Lily of Fire.” would be purposeful. St. Dymphna. To give a little background, in college St. Dymphna’s compassion for the mentally ill Like many adolescents, I was especially anxious about my catechesis was somewhat sketchy and I didn’t know and intercession on their behalf has resulted in many finding my way and purpose—unaware that, for most a whole lot about the saints. St. Jude, famed patron of miraculous cures. For those who suffer from anxiety or hopeless causes, was my trusty standby (to angst-filled nervousness, St. Dymphna is with them through their teenagers, every problem seems hopeless). I had certainly crises, large or small. Her support helps them stay sane in never heard of an obscure seventh-century Irish virgin the face of their fear. and martyr, largely forgotten by most Catholics. Some think that saints are for the old-fashioned, but Yet I didn’t need to know about her because help from above never goes out of style, even with the St. Dymphna knew about me. She showed up one day young. Anytime we beget a saint, we have more help

CNS photo/Tomas Bravo, Reuters Bravo, CNS photo/Tomas while I was home for a weekend visit. While packing my from above to intercede for us during difficult times. belongings to head back to campus, I spotted something St. Dymphna was my patron throughout college, and shiny on the floor near my dresser. has remained so in young adulthood. Today, I thank God Upon closer inspection it was a little flat, metallic for sending me a companion to help me in my distress, oval, with a portrait of a young woman and the name one who also looks at his face all of the time. He gave “St. Dymphna” stamped on its front. The medal had me the best friend I could ask for. appeared in my bedroom seemingly out of nowhere. When I asked my mother if it was hers, she said she had (Katharine Talalas is an intern at Catholic News never seen it before, and neither had my father or brother. Service and graduate of Rutgers University in A man carries a statue of St. Jude, the patron saint of lost The medal travelled back with me to my dormitory. New Jersey and the William & Mary School of Law in causes, outside a church in Monterrey, Mexico. I unpacked my laptop and typed “St. Dymphna” Williamsburg, Va.) † Page 12 The Criterion Friday, April 11, 2014 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Twenty Something/ Old Testament: God makes his covenant with the Israelites Christina Capecchi The big reveal: (Fourteenth in a series of columns) the camp (and we presume that they ate 10 commandments. Chapters 21-23 give the livestock they took with them). For many rules concerning slaves, personal Looking back After the Israelites crossed the Red Sea water, he had Moses strike a rock and injury, property damage, loans, social and escaped from Egypt, God led them water flowed from it. laws, religious laws, and much more, all at God’s plan into the desert of Sinai. They would be After traveling for two months, they part of the covenant. Those laws give there for 40 years, came to Mount Sinai (sometimes called us a good picture of what life was like Blue or pink? That was the secret contained during which time Mount Horeb). We aren’t sure which among the Jewish people when the Bible in the cake. all those who left mountain on the Sinai Peninsula that was compiled. My younger brother and his wife are always Egypt would die was. Many people are convinced that it’s One of the laws is, “You shall not boil looking for an excuse except Joshua and where the Greek Orthodox St. Catherine’s a kid in its mother’s milk” (Ex 23:19). to throw a themed- Caleb. During those Monastery has existed since the This is the basis for the kosher law party—a World Series years, too, they lived sixth century. that forbids Jews to eat meat and dairy game for the St. Louis with all the hardships Here, in chapters 19-24 of the Book of products at the same meal. Cardinals, an end-of- associated with living Exodus, is where God made his covenant Then, in chapters 25-31, God the-world prediction, the in a desert. with the Jewish people. “If you hearken proceeded to tell Moses how to 100th anniversary of the Time after time, to my voice and keep my covenant,” he construct the Ark of the Covenant sinking of the Titanic. they grumbled against Moses because said, “you shall be my special possession, that would contain the tablets of the They couldn’t resist the of the lack of food and water. But God dearer to me than all other people, Commandments, and its furnishings. opportunity to kick-start provided. Each morning, he sent down though all the Earth is mine” (Ex 19:5). That’s followed with detailed instructions the celebration of their manna, a dew that turned into flakes like In return, the people were to keep his on how Aaron and his sons were to offer firstborn by hosting a gender-reveal party, so hoarfrost when it evaporated. “It was like commandments. sacrifices on behalf of the Israelites. we gathered on a chilly Sunday afternoon to coriander seed, but white, and it tasted Through Moses, God delivered his After the Israelites ratified the learn about the baby due in July. like wafers made with honey” (Ex 16:31). commandments. They are in Chapter 20, covenant by agreeing to do what A gender-reveal party takes the news Each morning except on the Sabbath, for verses 2-17. Reading them there, it’s easy God told them, God invited Moses to captured at an ultrasound and announces it 40 years, the people gathered manna. They to see how the precise division of the ascend Mount Sinai where he would in a more dramatic fashion: pulling a sheet gathered twice as much on the day before precepts into 10 was somewhat arbitrary give him the stone tablets with the out of an envelope, Oscars style; slicing into the Sabbath because the manna wasn’t and why Catholics and other Christians Ten Commandments. Moses ascended a blue- or pink-colored cake; opening a box there on the Sabbath. number them differently. the mountain, where he stayed for of balloons. The concept took off in 2011, For meat, God rained down quail on But God didn’t deliver just 40 days and 40 nights. † according to www.BabyCenter.com, which reported an explosion of discussion threads. Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes It is the antithesis of a baby shower, heavy on obligation and estrogen. A gender-reveal party Easter is the answer to the human condition centers on the surprise, delivering a sweet payoff for a breathless audience—the promise Remember those Burma Shave signs or importance set out in their yards. We spirit, which comes from God. of big news and bakery-made cake. along the roadsides? They always bore a may not share their tastes, but we have All kinds of people show their innate Its popularity has surged with Pinterest, cheerful message in rhyme that amused to admire their spunk. hopefulness to the rest of us as we pass where pregnant women dream up a million us as we tooled There are garish flamingoes perched by. They may be lonely, impoverished, ways to decorate with light pink and powder along. They were, in front of dignified colonial houses, and sick or just ornery people, but I think blue. My brother hung a cascade of pink and and are, just one of rather scary stone raccoons and rabbits what they display helps us to share blue balloons in the entrance of his home, and the many surprises lurking in flower beds. We see bird baths goodness and joy, also gifts from God. used his pitcher’s arm to fling crepe paper onto we may see as we with basins shaped like giant flower Whether we realize it or not, we all long the ceiling fan in his two-story great room. travel. blossoms. And birdhouses that rival the for heaven, so in that unconscious effort When Tony and Jodie lifted a slice of blue The Burma White House in elegance. we are generous with what we find to cake, I felt a flicker of that hospital thrill right Shave signs were People make visual jokes, too. There be beautiful, inspiring or meaningful in there in the dining room. My voice broke commercially are wooden ladies shown from behind some way. when I congratulated him. “You’re going to motivated, but bending over to see the flowers or little Easter is the fulfillment of all human have a son!” they’re not the only wooden boys, also shown from the back, longing. Now and then, we feel a Later that day, after I’d downloaded my happy messages out there. I am always doing something else in the flower bed mysterious wish for something else pictures, I found myself thinking about the amazed at the creativity and optimism of in front of them. Well, I guess somebody in life, something more valuable or idea of a big reveal. So few major events the things people display for all to see. thinks they’re funny. important to lift us up and out of our can be known in advance through an In the poorest neighborhoods, we’ll Some folks present cheery greetings everyday selves. Thus, there’s the urge announcement or alert. see sprightly American flags flying in to visitors with pots of geraniums or to share publicly what we’ve found It’s in the looking back, not looking ahead, front of run-down homes. They reveal a petunias by their driveway entrances. good. Jesus came to show us how to do that we can trace the hand of God. We are faith in our country and its opportunities, There are welcoming signs and fancy that better, with the added promise of guided along in extraordinary ways, through and in its dedication to individual light poles and lush ground covers gaining heaven. ordinary means. For Sister Mary Madonna freedom. They show continued hope for spilling out to meet the guests. Even Those without faith in Christ must Ashton, a 90-year-old Sister of St. Joseph, the American dream. mailboxes are so attractive that the mail suffer without much relief, I think. The it was the neighbor girl who happened to People raise other flags, decorated deliverers must be cheered. message of Easter is unknown to them, attend a Catholic high school and persuaded with flowers or birds or other Other people display their religious or denied or distorted in some way. her to enroll, which led to her conversion to illustrations of gratitude for natural sentiments, maybe in an effort That’s why we need to evangelize, to Catholicism and pursuit of religious life. For beauty. We also see sweet messages to evangelize. There are statues bring the Good News so that one day my husband, the impromptu decision to stop at of concern for our fellow creatures: of St. Francis of Assisi and the we’ll all enjoy eternal life together. Soon my college one afternoon—which turned out to Beware—Bunny Crossing, or Watch Blessed Virgin, little shrines to favorite it will be a Happy Easter! be registration day—led our paths to cross. for Ducklings, or I Brake for Animals. saints or scriptural inscriptions written Disappointments also take on new meaning You can’t keep the human spirit down, on signs in fancy calligraphy. But (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul in retrospect. My friend Natalie’s labor did thank goodness. There are endless religious or not, the things people show the Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a not go according to her labor plan—which, expressions of people’s ideas of beauty the world reveal the vigor of the human regular columnist for The Criterion.) † she later told me, was apt preparation for parenthood. Your Family/Bill Dodds Learning to deal with the space between fantasy and reality is how we grow up. For one A widower reflects on his new world of loss and grief mother of five, praying a daily rosary takes the edge off pinched holiday expectations, helping Since last spring, I’ve been going to what you went through.” (Or if they’re days and nights. her keep calm and carry on when her visions of two different grief support groups for still living, “What you go through.”) I realize that time doesn’t heal all a Victorian Christmas go unfulfilled. widows and widowers. One meets once I’ve had the advantage, and blessing, wounds. The death of a spouse is like When I review my 20s, I can see how an a month, the other of having the support of a cousin and a chronic condition that never goes unwelcome “no” paved the way to a blessed twice a month. of a longtime friend who have been away. It may be “in remission” for “yes.” Doors we never would’ve closed on our I’ve thought a especially helpful and kind to me. One a time, but can come blasting back own lead to opened windows, once we pick lot about life and lost her husband to cancer, and the other without warning. ourselves up and look around. Sorrow softens death, particularly lost her husband to what’s known as Lou Joy and grief live side by side within us, kneading our hearts into doughier, more about the eternal Gehrig’s disease, or amyotrophic lateral me and neither eclipses the other. A compassionate organs. life of a husband sclerosis (ALS). Each was in her mid-40s daughter’s high school graduation or This long winter has reminded me that I or wife who has at the time. Now I’m a member of their a son’s wedding day is wonderful, can’t mastermind my future with a spreadsheet died and about the club. It’s one nobody wants to join. Once but not when you think that someone and a stopwatch. Life doesn’t unfold in even continuing, muddled in, you can never leave. is missing. We were supposed to be numbers and rhyming couplets. I’m learning life of those of I realize I was clueless, absolutely together for this. what it means to be open to life, the Church’s us who have experienced a loved clueless. Yes, thanks be to God, in a new charge to married couples, on a broad level. one’s passing. I ask myself what I wish I had known and mysterious way, my spouse is It can be scary to trust God, to dive headfirst I’ve read a lot about loss. I’ve listened before I became a widower. I consider always “with me” now. But it isn’t when you can’t see the net beneath you. But to social workers, counselors, and rookie what I would like others, who aren’t the same. Faith helps, but it doesn’t I want to operate on grace, not strategy. I’m and veteran widows and widowers. I’ve members of this club, to know, well eliminate grief. entering into Easter, the ultimate surprise. prayed daily about dealing with loss. aware that I’m still a “rookie” at this. I’m sorry if tears frighten others. God’s plan for my life is different from I’ve been amazed at how little I knew First, the widow or widower is not They don’t scare me anymore. Tears mine—and, I have no doubt, better. about the world of a widow or widower. the same person as when his or her and I have become close companions I look back on my grandparents, mom, spouse was alive. I live on the same on this journey. (Christina Capecchi is a freelance writer aunts and uncles, cousins, in-laws and planet, but it’s a different world. It is a from Inver Grove Heights, Minn., and editor friends, and I notice those who lost a place in which a huge loss is made up (Bill Dodds writes for Catholic News of SisterStory.org, the official website of spouse. I say to myself, “I had no idea of countless losses that are a part of my Service.) † National Catholic Sisters Week.) † The Criterion Friday, April 11, 2014 Page 13

Sunday of the Lord’s Passion (Palm Sunday)/Msgr. Owen F. Campion Daily Readings Monday, April 14 Saturday, April 19 Sunday Readings Monday of Holy Week Holy Saturday Isaiah 42:1-7 Holy Saturday Night—The Sunday, April 13, 2014 Psalm 27:1-3, 13-14 Easter Vigil • Matthew 21:1-11 Finally, the liturgy presents the John 12:1-11 Genesis 1:1-2:2 • Isaiah 50:4-7 Passion Narrative of St. Matthew’s Gospel. or Genesis 1:1, 26-31a • Philippians 2:6-11 Matthew’s presentation of Jesus, even in Tuesday, April 15 Psalm 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12-14, • Matthew 26:14-27:66 the horrifying circumstances of the Passion, Tuesday of Holy Week 24, 35 conveys powerful lessons. Isaiah 49:1-6 or Psalm 33:4-7, 12-13, 20, 22 First, even at this time, Jesus is the This weekend observes Palm Sunday, Christ. Far from being overwhelmed Psalm 71:1-4a, 5ab-6ab, 15, 17 Genesis 22:1-18 recalling with such great reverence the and helpless, the Lord is majestic and John 13:21-33, 36-38 or Genesis 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, Lord’s traditional in control. He is the victim, but a victim 15-18 entry into Jerusalem, completely complying in free will and Wednesday, April 16 Psalm 16:5, 8-11 beginning the committed to the Savior’s mission. Wednesday of Holy Week Exodus 14:15-15:1 drama and depth of While the Apostles do not come Isaiah 50:4-9a (Response) Exodus 15:1-6, Holy Week. across as heroic in their loyalty, to say The liturgy includes the least, Jesus never repudiates them. Psalm 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34 17-18 two readings from He called them. Despite their fear and Matthew 26:14-25 Isaiah 54:5-14 the Gospels. The first cowardice, especially in Peter’s case, Psalm 30:2, 4-6, 11-13 occurs at the blessing their call endures. Thus it is for all called Thursday, April 17 Isaiah 55:1-11 of the palms and as to discipleship. Believers sin and fall. Holy Thursday (Response) Isaiah 12:2-3, 4-6 the procession of the However, they can return. Their vocation is faithful bearing the palms assembles. It not cancelled, at least not by the Lord. Isaiah 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9 Baruch 3:9-15, 32-4:4 reveals both the Lord’s divine power, seen Finally, all the intrigue, conspiracy and Psalm 89:21-22, 25, 27 Psalm 19:8-11 through the knowledge that an ass and colt prejudice that surrounded Jesus fall away Revelation 1:5-8 Ezekiel 36:16-17a, 18-28 are in the village ahead, and the Lord’s before the fact that the Lord triumphs. He is Luke 4:16-21 Psalms 42:3, 5; 43:3-4 mission as messiah. He is approaching always in control. Holy Thursday Evening or, when baptism is celebrated, Jerusalem, more than just a city in pious Evening Mass of the Lord’s (Response) Isaiah 12:2-3, 4bcd, Jewish minds, but the holy place in which Reflection God’s temple stands, where David once Matthew’s Passion Narrative is the Supper 5-6 reigned as king, and where the prophets centerpiece of this weekend’s Liturgy of the Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 or Psalm 51:12-15, 18-19 spoke in the name of God. It was, as it is, Word. It is easy to lose its deep meaning by Psalm 116:12-13, 15-16bc, Romans 6:3-11 the center of Jewish faith and worship. It concentrating on the awfulness of all that 17-18 Psalm 118:1-2, 16ab-17, 22-23 was to be the site of the culmination of the was brought to bear upon Jesus. 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Matthew 28:1-10 Lord’s mission. Certainly the treachery and cruelty The crowd proclaims the Lord as “Son of cannot be dismissed or understated. These John 13:1-15 David” (Mt 21:9). They greet the Messiah elements underscore the evil that genuinely Sunday, April 20 as their own legitimate king, David’s heir, exists in the world, and that overtakes Friday, April 18 Easter Sunday of the not the detested Roman emperor. many people. Good Friday of the Passion of Resurrection of the Lord For its next reading, the Church gives In a week, the Church will celebrate the Lord Acts 10:34a, 37-43 us a passage from the third part of Isaiah, Easter. Jesus rose. However, even in the Celebration of the Lord’s Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23 one of those eloquent and expressive dark hours of Good Friday, the Lord sections of Isaiah called by biblical scholars was almighty and victorious. Nothing Passion Colossians 3:1-4 the “Songs of the Suffering Servants.” then occurred without ultimately lending Isaiah 52:13-53:12 or 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8 Poetic and descriptive, these four songs itself to the fulfillment of the divine Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, John 20:1-9 laud an unflinchingly faithful servant of plan of salvation. 17, 25 or Matthew 28:1-10 God, who despite abuse and persecution, The praise of the people who acclaimed Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 or, at an afternoon or evening remains steadfastly loyal. Christians Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem does not always have seen Jesus prefigured in these illustrate fickleness just on their part. We all John 18:1-19:42 Mass, beautiful poems. are fickle. Luke 24:13-35 In the next reading, from the Epistle Yet, the reading from Philippians to the Philippians, the stress again is on illustrates not only that Jesus is Lord, but Jesus and again in the literary genre of that we can be good disciples, even if we poetry. Experts now believe, in fact, fall. Christ awaits us with forgiveness. that this passage was an early Christian No sin breaks our relationship with God, Question Corner/Fr. Kenneth Doyle liturgical hymn. Its deep understanding of unless we choose to reject God ultimately the person and place of Christ is both clear and finally. The Lord, living and victorious, and compelling. always offers us mercy, if simply we ask. † Tradition of meatless Fridays during Lent goes back to earliest centuries of Church My Journey to God Why is it OK to eat fish on Fridays associated with celebrations and feasts Q during Lent, but not other animals? and was considered a luxury in some Isn’t fish meat as cultures. Fish, by comparison, was more well? Is shellfish, like often the poor man’s meal. lobster and shrimp, Your observation that fish is also meat considered fish, and is correct—technically and biologically. CNS photo/Paul Haring CNS photo/Paul does the Church It is the flesh of an animal, but in many allow its consumption Western languages the term “meat” is on meatless days? used customarily to refer only to the flesh (It seems to me that of mammals and fowl. lobster is extravagant In his 1966 apostolic constitution on and shouldn’t be penance, Paul VI used the Latin word eaten during a season “carnis” in regard to abstinence, a word when almsgiving and abstinence are that refers specifically to mammals encouraged.) (Canal Winchester, Ohio) and birds. As to lobster and shrimp, they are First, a clarification on the rule. indeed fish, and so there is no prohibition By Dee Wilson A The prohibition against meat on against eating them on days of Simon of Cyrene Lenten Fridays is not universally binding. abstinence. But I agree with your point: Bent low beneath the weight of His Cross, National conferences of bishops, and The spirit of Lent is one of penance, in He struggled to carry it to the bitter end, Dee Wilson is even bishops of each diocese, have some memory of Christ’s suffering, and of Simon of Cyrene watched, and was at a loss, a member of discretion in applying the rules of fast sharing our blessings with the poor. To understand, as he saw the poor man’s knees begin to bend, St. Michael Parish and abstinence. To forego a hamburger on a He saw Him fall face down in the dust, in Greenfield. In the diocese where I live, for Lenten Friday and substitute instead And heard the whips fall across His back, Soldiers carry example, Catholics are asked to refrain a lobster tail seems a bit hypocritical. Pushed into the circle, Simon heard Him say, Jesus as Simon, from eating meat on the Fridays in Lent. As a matter of fact, the bishops of the Please help Me Simon to carry this cross, you must, played by an However, the published guidelines U.S. agree. Their website says, “While For it is My Father’s plan, Aboriginal youth, specify that “by retaining these traditions fish, lobster and other shellfish are not There was another Simon who was to help Me today, carries Jesus’ for our diocese we do not intend that they considered meat and can be consumed But he denied Me thrice, and ran away, cross during the be interpreted as laws binding under pain on days of abstinence, indulging in the Please take his place beside Me, Stations of the of sin, but as customs from which we will lavish buffet at your favorite seafood My Father will forevermore bless Thee, Cross at World not hold ourselves lightly excused.” place sort of misses the point.” So Simon helped Him carry the cross to Calvary’s hill, Youth Day in Evidence from the Church’s earliest For He said He was doing His Father’s will, Sydney, Australia, centuries indicates that meat was already (Questions may be sent to And so each of us must learn in time, on July 18, 2008. singled out as a particular type of food Father Kenneth Doyle at To carry our own cross, for the end is sublime. from which Christians occasionally [email protected] and abstained. Why meat? Because meat was 40 Hopewell St., Albany, N.Y. 12208.) † Page 14 The Criterion Friday, April 11, 2014

Grandmother of six. Great- grandmother of two. RIHM, Donna Jean, 89, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Rest in peace Cambridge City, March 30. Wife of Walter Rihm. Mother of Please submit in writing to Ron Hood. Mother of Jackie Jesse Joanna Schrader, Linda Vance,

our office by 10 a.m. Thursday and David Everman. Sister of Tom CNS photo/Bartlomiej EPA Zborowski, Elaine, Brian, Donald, Gerald and before the week of publication; Lamerson. Grandmother of four. be sure to state date of death. James Rihm. Sister of Barbara KELMEL, Mary Louise Obituaries of archdiocesan Huddleston and Janet Monger. (Geltmaker), 89, St. Joseph, Clark priests serving our archdiocese Grandmother of 20. Great- County, March 30. Mother of are listed elsewhere in grandmother of 20. Elizabeth Corcoran, Julie Mader, The Criterion. Order priests Jeanette Sparks, Kathy White and ROUSE, Elizabeth J., and religious sisters and Joseph Kelmel. Grandmother of 84, St. Louis, Batesville, brothers are included here, 12. Great-grandmother of nine. March 28. Mother of Diana unless they are natives of the archdiocese or have other KEOUGH, Timothy George, Burkhart, Cynthia Hillman, Jeri connec­tions to it; those are 57, St. Charles Borromeo, Johnson, Jacqueline Roell, Linda separate obituaries on this Bloomington, March 27. Husband Smith and David Rouse. Sister of page. of Dawn Keough. Father of Paul Meister. Grandmother of 17. Great-grandmother of 19. BAMFORD, Barbara L., 70, Kristin and Sean Keough. Brother St. Pius X, Indianapolis, March 22. of Daniel, John and Kevin SOSA, Roger Ravell, 75, Wife of George Bamford. Mother Keough. Grandfather of two. St. Lawrence, Indianapolis, of Amy Gallagher and George LLEWELLYN, Mitchel David, March 20. Husband of Gaudencia Bamford. Sister of Judy Tasker. 37, Sacred Heart, Clinton, Sosa. Grandfather of 16. Great- Grandmother of five. March 21. Husband of Sheena grandfather of 50. Great-great- BEECHLER, Suzanne Mary, Llewellyn. Father of Breyden, grandfather of 25. 75, St. Lawrence, Indianapolis, Caiden and Elias Llewellyn. Son STARKE, Annabelle C., March 24. Mother of Bruce, David of David and Lucinda Llewellyn. and Thomas Beechler. Sister Brother of Amanda Mattox and 87, Immaculate Conception, of Jeanette Mylnek, Mary Ann Adam Llewellyn. Grandson of Millhousen, April 1. Mother of Soleau, Joyce Schumaker and Rosalind Mitchel. Barb McLaughlin, Charlie and Dale Starke. Sister of Bob and Joan Toth. Grandmother of seven. POGUE, Elizabeth J. Paul Schumacher. Grandmother of Great-grandmother of three. (Matthews), 89, St. Mark eight. Great-grandmother of 10. CAITO, Joseph Anthony, Sr., the Evangelist, Indianapolis, 87, St. Matthew the Apostle, March 27. Mother of Nancy TUCKER, Elizabeth Joan Indianapolis, March 24. Father Kitchin, Cathy Nelson, Janet (Didat), 71, St. Mary-of-the- of Mary Ann Benz, Rebecca Schnieders and Marsha Knobs, Floyd County, March 27. Caito-Sander and Joseph Caito Soderholm. Sister of Dorothy Wife of Joey Tucker. Mother of II. Brother of Ida Meyer, Frances Petree and Harold Matthews. Eric and Greg Tucker. Sister of Navara, and August and Thomas Grandmother of 11. Great- John Didat. Grandmother of five. Caito. Grandfather of five. grandmother of 10. (Correction) WAGNER, Geraldine A., QUILL, Dolores (Marsh), 84, St. Gabriel, Connersville, HALLQUIST, Derry Lee, 84, St. Matthew the Apostle, March 29. Wife of Virgil Wagner. 66, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Indianapolis, March 24. Wife of Indianapolis, March 23. Husband Joe Quill. Mother of Adrienne Mother of Susan Douglass, of Diane (Pattee) Hallquist. Anderson and Annette Burnham. Bernadette Goins, Mary Hopkins, Father of Megan Oliver and Sister of Marilyn Marsh. Therese Whitlock, Barbara Tyler Hallquist. Brother of Grandmother of five. Williams, David, Joe, John and Daryl Hallquist. Mark Wagner. Sister of Ruth REKIS, Regina, 89, St. Matthew Martell and Cornelia O’Connor. HAUNGS, Louise, 84, St. Vincent the Apostle, Indianapolis, de Paul, Bedford, March 26. Sister March 29. Wife of Otto Rekis. Grandmother of 19. Great- of Andrew Haungs. Mother of John and Peter Rekis. grandmother of 12. HERR, Mary Jo, 65, St. Anthony, Grandmother of two. WERTZ, Robert G., 85, Remembering a saint Indianapolis, March 17. Sister of RICHMER, Mariquita T., 84, St. Ambrose, Seymour, Judy Yust, Toni and Stephen Herr. Our Lady of Perpetual Help, March 28. Husband of Catherine A large image of Blessed John Paul II is seen as a woman places a candle during a HOOD, Jerra, 65, New Albany, March 24. Wife Wertz. Father of David Wertz. prayer vigil at Pilsudski Square in Warsaw, Poland, on April 2. The vigil marked the ninth Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, of Edward Richmer. Mother of Grandfather of four. Great- anniversary of the Polish pope’s death. Indianapolis, March 22. Wife of Anne Walsh and Chris Tuell. grandfather of four. † On 20th anniversary of Rwandan genocide, pope urges reconciliation VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Just days before Rwanda was of ethnic violence, Pope Francis said, “reconciliation and to begin a weeklong period of official mourning to mark the healing of wounds must remain the priority of the the 20th anniversary of its genocide, Pope Francis urged the Church in Rwanda.” country’s bishops to be resolute in continuing the work of Meeting the country’s bishops on April 3 during their healing and reconciliation. “ad limina” visits to the Vatican, the pope offered his “Twenty years after those tragic events,” when as prayers for all Rwandans “without distinction of religion, many as 1 million people were murdered in savage acts ethnicity or politics.” CNS photo/Noor Khami, Reuters Forgiveness for what happened and “authentic reconciliation can seem impossible from a human point of view,” the pope said, but they are gifts people can “receive Too often we dismiss the notion of from Christ through a life of faith and prayer.” our potential to turn a life around. “The path is long and requires patience, mutual respect and dialogue,” he said. Your cash donation could supply a week’s groceries to Rwandans began an official week of mourning on an unemployed family in desperate need. Your donation April 7 to mark the anniversary of the genocide, in which of a usable stove could enable children in a needy family mostly Tutsis and some moderate Hutus, ethnic groups A bouquet of flowers tied with a ribbon showing the message to benefit from the nourishment hot meals provide. Your with a history of rivalry, were killed. Some massacres took “Genocide Never Again” is pictured at the Kigali Genocide donation of a few hours each week could provide the place in churches. In some cases, entire congregations were Memorial grounds as the country commemorates the significant act of caring that converts someone’s despair murdered. Leaders of various Christian churches, including 20th anniversary of the 1994 Rwandan genocide. to hope. You have the power to transform—to change the Catholic Church, were implicated in the violence —to make a difference. To schedule pick-up of household because of ties to one or the other ethnic group. and authentic dialogue with the authorities can favor items go to svdpindy.org or call 317-687-1006. You can also Pope Francis said the schools and hospitals the Catholic common works of reconciliation and the reconstruction make a monetary contribution or become a volunteer online. Church operates in Rwanda have an essential role to play in of society based on the values of human dignity, ensuring a future of peace in the country, but nothing they justice and peace.” do can be as effective as Catholics being united in love and The pope also encouraged Rwanda’s Catholics to entrust allowing “the Gospel to touch and convert their hearts.” themselves to the maternal care of Mary, who appeared to “It is important that, overcoming prejudice and ethnic three young Rwandan girls in the 1980s at Kibeho. divisions, the Church speaks with one voice, demonstrating “The mother of Jesus wanted to show herself to your its unity,” Pope Francis told the bishops. country’s children, reminding them of the effectiveness Pope Francis also encouraged the bishops to do of fasting and prayer, especially the rosary,” Pope Francis everything possible to strengthen “relationships of trust said. “It is my ardent hope that you can make the shrine of between the Church and state,” saying that, too, would Kibeho once again radiate the love of Mary for her children, contribute to reconciliation in the country. “A constructive especially the poorest and those who are wounded.” †

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Society of St. Vincent de Paul 3001 E. 30th Street • Indianapolis, IN 46218 —Pope Francis The Criterion Friday, April 11, 2014 Page 15 First Latino Cursillo for neighboring dioceses coming in May By Natalie Hoefer clergy, and started talking with people within both dioceses. After more than three-and-a- “As I started to meet people, one of the Submitted photo half years of effort and cultivating personal drawbacks I had was that I don’t leaders, the first Spanish-speaking speak the language.” Latino Cursillo for the combined region Ameis met and found dedicated of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and assistance from Deacon Domingo Castillo the Diocese of Lafayette will take place and Carlos Alatorre, who now serve as on May 8-11 for men and May 15-18 for Latino CICC spiritual director and lay women at the SonRise Retreat Center in director, respectively. Both are Catholics in Anderson, Ind., in the Diocese of Lafayette. the Lafayette Diocese. Cursillo—Spanish for “short course”— “We have teamed up over the last is a lay movement in the Church that began couple of years to lay down groundwork in Spain in 1944. It has been present in for having Latino Cursillo by building a the Central Indiana Cursillo Community foundational community,” said Ameis. (CICC) for 50 years. Community is crucial to Cursillo, he The Latino Cursillo team poses for a picture during a Cursillos de Cursillo event on Sept. 1, 2013, at Cursillo involves a three-day retreat explained. The three-day experience is not Frankfort Camp Ministries in Frankfort, Ind., in the Lafayette Diocese. The group has been meeting which seeks to help Catholics grow in the most important part of the movement. and preparing for the first Latino Cursillo in central Indiana coming up in May. their relationship with Christ. After the Rather, it is what Cursillistas call the retreat, participants are invited to continue “fourth day”—living out the rest of one’s May approach. Hispanics the opportunity to live out their growing through group reunions and life with Christ as the center. Among those who will help present collectivism, helping them to feel that other opportunities. “We needed to build a community of the weekends are Archbishop Joseph they are part of a group, a community, As the Hispanic population has grown in Latino Cursillistas that were following W. Tobin; Bishop Timothy L. Doherty of a movement. this region in recent years, the need for an the method, so when we started having the Diocese of Lafayette; Deacon Domingo “The Cursillo movement is an all-Spanish-speaking Cursillo experience weekends there would be a community for Castillo, who is co-associate for Hispanic excellent avenue for evangelization and community became evident. them to come back to live the fourth day,” Ministry in the Diocese of Lafayette; and within the Hispanic community,” “About three-and-a-half or four years Ameis said. Franciscan Brother Moises Gutierrez, Brother Moises added. ago, our committee determined that we There is now a team—and who is director of the archdiocesan “It’s also important to consider what the needed to look at a much broader range of community—of nearly 35 members Office of Multicultural Ministry. Hispanic community brings to the Cursillo people,” said John Ameis, lay director for who have been meeting bimonthly for a “Cursillo is an awakening to the person,” movement in central Indiana. Cursillo was CICC. “One group was Latinos. year-and-a-half, and weekly for 10 weeks said Deacon Domingo. “We have some founded in Spain. It has a Latino flair. I “I started looking for priests and other as the Spanish-speaking Cursillos in people who go to church on Sunday, but God believe that Hispanics will bring a sense of isn’t the center of their life. In Cursillo, we joy and celebration to the movement here.” try to make these people come to have God The men’s and women’s weekends are ‘Collectivism is a cultural characteristic of as their center. limited to 30 participants. Dates are already Hispanics. Apostolic movements give Hispanics “Some Latinos come to the U.S. and set for Cursillo weekends this fall—Nov. 7-9 don’t speak English. Cursillo will help them for men and Nov. 14-16 for women. the opportunity to live out their collectivism, communicate with each other. Cursillo Deacon Castillo encourages Latinos to helping them to feel that they are part of a group, helps them to affirm themselves, to sustain consider Cursillo. a community, a movement. The Cursillo movement a connection with the rest of the community.” “Cursillo is something for you to have an is an excellent avenue for evangelization within Brother Moises is grateful for the encounter with Christ,” he said. “From there, the Hispanic community.’ opportunity for local Latinos to experience you begin to live a new life. Cursillo in their native language. “It won’t solve all your problems, but if “I applaud the efforts of the you stay with God, you’ll be happy.” —Franciscan Brother Moises Gutierrez, coordinators of the Central Indiana Cursillo director of the archdiocesan Community to reach out to the Hispanic (For more information or to register for the Office of Multicultural Ministry community,” he said. Latino Cursillo men’s or women’s weekend, “Collectivism is a cultural characteristic contact Carlos Alatorre at 317-441-7870 or of Hispanics. Apostolic movements give Elena Rivers at 317-833-8120.) † Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes Parishes throughout the archdiocese have scheduled New Albany Deanery Lenten activities available online communal penance services for Lent. The following list of • April 13, 1 p.m. at St. John the Baptist, Starlight services was reported to The Criterion. • April 16, 7 p.m. at St. Mary, Navilleton Be sure to visit The Criterion’s Lenten Web page at www.archindy.org/lent. Bloomington Deanery Seymour Deanery The page consists of links to daily readings, • April 16, 6 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Center, Bloomington • April 14, 6:30 p.m. for St. Ann, Jennings County; St. Mary, archived Lenten columns by Archbishop Emeritus North Vernon; and St. Joseph, Jennings County, at Daniel M. Buechlein, a full list of communal Indianapolis South Deanery St. Joseph, Jennings County † penance services taking place at parishes and • April 14, 7 p.m. at Our Lady of the Greenwood, Greenwood other features. †

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“I feel like helping kids know their AWARDS faith is important,” says Cross, the oldest continued from page 1 of three children of William and Christine Cross. “A lot of adults tend to stray years of studying the language. That extra from their faith because they don’t fully commitment reflects how he lives his faith understand their faith. So teaching them through a diverse about their faith approach of service will make them to others. stronger in their A former Peace faith when they are Corps volunteer, he adults.” is involved in the An parish’s Honduras extraordinary mission ministry. minister of holy An engineer, he Communion, he has done extensive savors carrying construction work the cross toward Art and Ann Berkemeier Michael and Mary Ann Browning at Holy Spirit. the altar at the Larry Heil He is also a team Billy Cross beginning of Mass. manager for “I’m carrying Art coordinates the computer technology and Michael Browning in their extensive the St. Vincent de Paul Society, an the symbol of our faith, what our efforts at the pantry, and has established a efforts to create a more caring and more organization he has served for 25 years. faith is about.” computer training center there. vibrant community throughout the “When I go out on the St. Vincent de He also lives that faith by Art has served on the boards of the archdiocese and Indiana. Paul trucks, there are youths helping, babysitting at Holy Family Shelter in archdiocese’s Serra Club, Catholic Their efforts have also earned the and some of them have lost their dads, Indianapolis and volunteering at the Community Foundation and the couple this year’s Community Spirit of so it gives me a chance to talk with them Cathedral Soup Kitchen. Bishop Simon Brute Seminary. Ann Service Award. and do good work, too,” says the father It’s a commitment the senior at has been a volunteer greeter for the “In every charitable effort they have of three. “I see God there. Just to get Southport High School is hoping recent Super Bowl in Indianapolis, the been involved with through the years, those trucks out and serve the clients to continue at Marian University in chairperson for the parish’s welcoming they have encouraged and modeled a is an ongoing miracle because we’re Indianapolis, where he plans to prepare for committee and a caretaker for parishioners spirit of Christian giving and service,” all volunteers.” a future as a youth director. in need. says David Bethuram, agency director of He and his wife of 22 years, Teresa, While Cross is honored by the Youth Both Ann and Art have been Catholic Charities Indianapolis. have also been the lead couple for the Award, he views it as an extension of the involved in the parish’s Catholic Youth Parents of six children, the Brownings parish’s marriage preparation program for inspiration for service that he has learned Organization efforts. And they both have were instrumental in the capital campaign 15 years. at St. Mark’s. served in so many ways in the parish that of Holy Family Shelter in Indianapolis. “I love meeting with the couples,” he “I don’t do what I do to get an award its pastor, Father Todd Riebe, says, “Art Mary Ann has been active on the boards says. “I think it keeps my wife and I fresh or recognition,” he says. “I do it because I and Ann have demonstrated the value of Meals on Wheels, the ALS Association to see these couples in love who have think it’s what God wants me to do. We are of Christian charity through personal of Indiana and Indiana University these challenges, and to share with them called to help people in their time of need, involvement. They don’t just talk about it. Purdue University at Indianapolis. She how normal those challenges are, and to and that’s the sole reason I volunteer.” They know how to get things done.” has also served on the advisory board be an encouragement to them. They also share a belief about how their of the archdiocese’s Secretariat of “I feel like everything I’m doing Art and Ann Berkemeier service has blessed them. Catholic Charities. comes from God challenging me. He says that she is “hands-on.” She “You get so much from helping A 1968 graduate of the When I pray, God leads me to where I says that he is “analytical.” others—the gratitude, the warm feelings,” University of Notre Dame, should go. I do believe God has things They both joke that their different Ann says. Michael Browning has left his mark on prepared for us. Our challenge is to listen approaches to service mean they don’t see “It changes you,” Art says. “You really the physical, economic and civic growth and be responsive.” each other often. start to see God in the people you help. of Indianapolis as the chairman of Yet the reality is that Art and Ann There’s great joy in that.” Browning Investments, an Indianapolis- Billy Cross Berkemeier seem to be a wonderful based real estate development company. While Cross continues to touch the complement to each other, a bond marked Michael and Mary Ann Browning He led the negotiations which lives of the elderly through his music by 40 years of marriage, four children, At a young age, Mary Ann Browning resulted in the relocation of the NCAA at nursing homes, the 18-year-old three grandchildren and a shared belief in became influenced by many people “who Headquarters to Indianapolis. He has also Youth Spirit of Service Award recipient the motto, “If you believe in something, worked tirelessly and donated their time or served on the boards of the Indianapolis makes his biggest impact on children get involved in it.” sometimes their entire lives to help people Museum of Art, the Indianapolis and teenagers. They have lived that belief in their in need. Economic Development Commission and He helps teach a Sunday morning volunteer efforts for the archdiocese, the “Whether it was Mother Teresa or my St. Vincent Hospital and Health Care. religious education class for first to third community and their parish, St. Mark the neighbor next door, I felt strongly that they The couple’s Catholic faith has guided grade children at St. Mark the Evangelist Evangelist in Indianapolis. all made a difference in their own way,” them in their efforts to make a difference. Parish in Indianapolis. He assists with Ann leads a group of about 20 retirees she says. “I was so moved by all I learned “Faith in God has everything to do with retreats for the parish’s eighth grade who volunteer weekly at the food pantry that I wanted to do more. We all need to helping others,” Mary Ann says. “You put students and confirmation candidates. at the St. Vincent de Paul Society in help and set an example for our children to your faith in Jesus because you believe A longtime altar server, he teaches and Indianapolis, repackaging food from bulk continue with our efforts.” and trust that he is our life, and he is the oversees younger servers. pallets to individual packages for clients. That approach has guided Mary Ann son of our father in heaven.” †

Andrew Luck will be featured speaker at Spirit of Service Awards Dinner

Criterion staff report to improve the community of central Indiana by serving poor and vulnerable people for Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback Andrew more than 90 years. The 12 programs of Luck will be the featured speaker at the the agency provide services in crisis relief, archdiocese’s Spirit of shelter, eldercare, counseling, pregnancy Service Awards Dinner and adoption services, and individual and in Indianapolis on family support. April 30. The agency served more than Luck will be part of 48,600 people during the past year, the 16th annual event regardless of their religious affiliation or that will benefit and ethnic background. celebrate the efforts “The people we serve are our neighbors of Catholic Charities who might otherwise be unknown, Indianapolis to help forgotten or marginalized people who have people in need. shown courage emerging from despair The dinner at and humiliation into the hope and light of April 30, 2014 Andrew Luck the Indiana Roof Catholic Charities,” says David Bethuram, Ballroom is an agency director of Catholic Charities opportunity for business, community and Indianapolis. “We are grateful for the social service leaders to support the efforts generosity of so many people who Indiana Roof Ballroom of Catholic Charities Indianapolis. The event help us serve.” begins with a reception at 5:30 p.m., and dinner is at 6:30 p.m. (Reservations for the Spirit of Service Awards Tables for eight can be purchased at these Dinner can be made online at https://secure. 5:30 p.m. levels: $10,000 for a benefactor, $5,000 for acceptiva.com/?cst=81ab67. For more a patron and $1,750 for a partner. Individual information about the event, call Valerie tickets are available at $225. Sperka at 317-592-4072 or send an e-mail to Catholic Charities Indianapolis has strived her at [email protected].) †