A message of humility and holiness Archbishop’s visits connect with faithful in deaneries, page 10. Serving the Church in Central and Southern Indiana Since 1960 CriterionOnline.com February 15, 2013 Vol. LIII, No. 18 75¢ In hindsight, Pope Benedict’s Holy Father to Service file photo Catholic News resignation resign on Feb. 28 seems almost predictable VATICAN CITY (CNS)—As much as he astonished the world when he announced his resignation on Feb. 11, Pope Benedict XVI’s decision seems almost predictable in hindsight. Given his previous statements on the subject and his recent signs of aging, one might say that people should have seen it coming. The real mystery now is not why Pope Benedict chose to step down, it is how this almost-unprecedented action will affect the papacy and the Church. In 2010, Pope Benedict told German journalist Peter Seewald that “if a pope See related stories, clearly realizes that he pages 3, 7 and 9. is no longer physically, psychologically, and spiritually capable of handling the duties of office, then he has a right and, under some circumstances, also an obligation to resign.” The signs of fatigue and difficulty walking that have struck most papal observers in recent months led him to conclude, as he told an assembly of cardinals two days before Ash Wednesday, that “strength of mind and body ... has deteriorated in me to the extent that I have had to recognize my incapacity to adequately fulfill the ministry entrusted to me.” Many people today associate unexpected resignations with scandal or crisis. In the immediate aftermath of Pope Benedict’s announcement, there was predictable speculation that he might be stepping down under pressure of some grave problem in the Church, perhaps one yet to be revealed. But if Pope Benedict declined to resign at the height of the controversy over clerical sex abuse in late winter and early spring of 2010, when some accused him of personally mishandling cases of abusive priests in Germany and the U.S., it is hard to imagine what sort of crisis he might deem disturbing enough to resign over now. See POPE, page 3

Left, Pope Benedict XVI waves to the crowd as he departs Yankee Stadium after celebrating Mass in New York on April 20, 2008. Pope’s resignation shows courage and humility This year, Catholics begin the season of physical effects of aging, he sounded alert, was approved during the papacy of Pope Lent with some surprise and, probably, some and his homilies, letters and other writings John Paul II, provides that a pope could anxiety. had lost none of his customary clarity and resign, provided that the decision was free On Feb. 11—just two days before spiritual depth. and properly communicated to the College Ash Wednesday—our Holy Father, Besides, the image of Blessed John Paul of Cardinals. (cf. canon 332, §2). Pope Benedict XVI, announced that he II’s valiant and faith-filled embrace of his What is more, as early as 1980, was stepping down suffering and death has left an indelible Pope John Paul had prepared a letter of from his ministry as impression on millions of Catholics and resignation to the Dean of the College of the successor of the non-Catholics alike. Cardinals, which said that he would resign Apostle Peter. His I have known Pope Benedict XVI for from the papacy in one of two cases—if resignation takes 16 years and worked closely with him for he had an incurable disease that would effect on Feb. 28 and, two years prior to coming to the archdiocese. prevent him from exercising the apostolic soon afterward, the Like most people, I was surprised when the ministry; or in case of a “severe and voting members of the decision was announced, but not shocked. prolonged impairment” that would have College of Cardinals On several occasions before his election kept him from carrying out the mission will assemble to elect and at least once during his papacy, the that God had entrusted to him. a new pope. Holy Father had proposed that, under Both popes knew firsthand the Archbishop The announcement certain conditions, a pope could and, terrific burden of the papacy. Both felt Joseph W. Tobin shocked many people perhaps, should step down from his ministry. its increasing weight after passing the since a pope had not Pope John Paul II certainly foresaw milestone of their 80th year. resigned in nearly 600 years. that possibility. Pope John Paul II carried this While the Holy Father was not hiding the The present Code of Canon Law, which See TOBIN, page 2 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, February 15, 2013 Pope Benedict’s resignation will set in motion period of transition VATICAN CITY (CNS)—While the congregation, in which all the cardinals surprise resignation of Pope Benedict XVI are to meet daily; and a particular is a first for the Church in centuries, it four-member congregation, consisting

also leads to a complicated period of of the chamberlain of the Holy Roman CNS photo/Reuters transition that ends in the election of a Church, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, and a new pope. rotating team of three cardinal assistants. Regulated by ancient traditions and Only those cardinals under age 80 recent rules, the period between popes— will be eligible to vote in the coming known by the Latin term “interregnum”— conclave. Cardinals who are age 80 or will begin exactly at 8 p.m. Rome time on over by the time the “sede vacante” Feb. 28, a date and time Pope Benedict begins on Feb. 28 are excluded from the stipulated in a declaration he made on closed-door proceedings. There will be Feb. 11 for when the See of Rome and the 117 cardinal-electors on that date. See of St. Peter will be vacant. As chamberlain, Cardinal Bertone is to Normally the interregnum begins with administer the goods and temporal rights a pope’s death and is followed by a period of the Holy See until the election of a of mourning. new pope. This time, the pope will resign from Meanwhile, the dean of the College his ministry and spend a short period of Cardinals, Cardinal Angelo Sodano, For centuries, a newly elected pope was cloaked with a red mantle over a white cassock, as can be of prayer and reflection at the papal is charged with making preparations seen in this file photo of Pope Benedict XVI’s election on April 19, 2005. The colors white and red summer villa in Castel Gandolfo, south of for a conclave to elect a new pope, and reflect the Christian symbols of purity and the blood of Christ, as well as the symbols of earthly Rome, before moving to a monastery at the cardinals must set the time for the power rooted in the early Roman Empire. the Vatican. conclave to start. The rules governing the interregnum The word conclave comes from impasse. out of the Sistine Chapel smokestack, the are matters of Church law, not dogma. Latin, meaning literally “with key,” and If the cardinals are deadlocked after basilica’s bell is also rung to confirm a The apostolic constitution reflects the previous tradition of locking 13 days, the cardinals pause for a day of successful election. “Universi Dominici Gregis” confirms the cardinals in an area where they prayer, reflection and dialogue, then move Once a new pope has been elected, that as long as the Holy See is vacant, would spend day and night until the new to runoff ballots between the two leading he is asked if he accepts the office—he the universal Church is governed by pope’s election. candidates. A papal election will continue is encouraged but not bound to do so by the College of Cardinals, which cannot, On the day set for entry into the to require a majority of two-thirds of the the current rules—and is asked to choose however, make decisions normally conclave, the cardinal-electors assemble voting cardinals. a name. reserved to the pope. Such matters in St. Peter’s Basilica to attend morning All voting is secret, in writing, on Traditionally, the senior member must be postponed until the new pope Mass. In the afternoon, they walk in paper ballots, which are deposited in a of the cardinal deacons—currently is elected. procession to the Sistine Chapel, located receptacle by each elector, then counted. Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, 69— Until there is a pope, the Roman just to the north of St. Peter’s. Ballots are taken to any cardinals residing announces the successful election results Curia—the Vatican’s network of The voting may begin that afternoon at the Domus Sanctae Marthae but who from the central balcony of St. Peter’s administrative offices—loses most of its with one ballot. On following days, are too sick to come to the Sistine Chapel. Basilica. After the new pope has donned cardinal supervisors and cannot handle normally two ballots are held in the After each morning and afternoon papal vestments, he proceeds to the any new business. morning and two in the afternoon. round of voting, the ballots are burned. balcony, where he greets the public and The College of Cardinals is to deal A pope is elected when he obtains a By tradition but not by rule, they offers his first blessing. solely with “ordinary business and two-thirds majority, reflecting a change are burned with special chemicals to At a time designated by the pope, matters which cannot be postponed.” At Pope Benedict established in 2007 that produce the black smoke signifying an usually a few days later, he officially present, there are 209 cardinals, and all of effectively undid a more flexible procedure inconclusive vote, or white smoke if a opens his ministry with an inaugural them are asked to meet in Rome to help introduced by Blessed John Paul. new pope was elected and he accepted Mass at St. Peter’s. The new pope is no administer the transition period. According to the new rule, the the election. Due to confusion in the past longer crowned with a papal tiara, but The College of Cardinals does this two-thirds-majority rule cannot be set as people in St. Peter’s Square tried to receives a pallium, or stole, in recognition through two structures—a general aside even when cardinal-electors are at an determine what color smoke was coming of his authority. †

expression of his love for the Church. The use of the word since he called me to episcopal service and entrusted to “latest” is deliberate since I think that his acceptance of me the pastoral care of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. I tobin his election in April 2005 displayed his surrender to God’s will always be grateful to him for sending me here. continued from page 1 will, and his readiness to suffer for the sake of the Body I thank him for the example of unselfish love for responsibility until his death on April 2, 2005, at the of Christ. the Church, which is nothing less than the love of the age of 84. I know many people who suffer from chronic Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger had no desire to become Good Shepherd, who “lays down his life for the sheep” illness and find strength and consolation in his example. pope. Already 78 years old, he had prepared to retire (Jn 10:11). I believe that the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI to his native Bavaria and employ his remaining years My beloved predecessor, Archbishop Emeritus Daniel is an act of courage and humility as well as the latest in the preparation of a legacy of more than 50 years of M. Buechlein, showed that same love when his health theological research. would no longer permit him to shepherd the archdiocese. Instead, he accepted his election and, in his homily at We have entered the season of Lent, hearing that the inauguration of his pontificate, Benedict XVI affirmed, these weeks are “an acceptable time … the day of

Submitted photo “My real program of governance is not to do my own will, salvation” (2 Cor. 6:2). The courage and humility of not to pursue my own ideas, but to listen, together with Pope Benedict XVI remind us that a crucial part of our the whole Church, to the word and the will of the Lord, to vocation is to “listen to the word and the will of the Lord,” be guided by him, so that he himself will lead the Church and change our lives as he guides us. at this hour of our history.” May this “acceptable time” of Lent help us to live more Eight years later, I am convinced that the Holy Father humbly and courageously our lives as daughters and sons reached his decision to resign only after “listening to the of God. word and the will of the Lord” that guided him to the conviction that “at this hour of our history,” he should Sincerely yours in Christ, step down. He considered the special demands the successor of Pope Benedict XVI greets then-Redemptorist Father Joseph Peter must face today and saw that “both strength of mind Tobin during a Feb. 2, 2008, liturgy at St. Peter’s Basilica at and body … in the last few months has deteriorated in me the Vatican to mark the World Day for Consecrated Life. At to the extent that I have had to recognize my incapacity to the time, then-Father Joseph was superior general of the adequately fulfill the ministry entrusted to me.” Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer, also known as the There is profound sadness and heartfelt gratitude as we Most. Rev. Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R. Redemptorists. take leave of Pope Benedict XVI. I feel a personal loss, Archbishop of Indianapolis

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Like most people around the world, Catholics in the archdiocese initially reacted with surprise and shock to the news that Pope Benedict XVI had decided to resign on Feb. 28. Photo by Kelly Wilkinson/T he Indianapolis Star Kelly Photo by Then the reactions turned into thoughtful reflections about the pope who has led the Church for nearly eight years, the 85-year-old pontiff whose decision was based on his advancing age and his declining strength and energy. A priest who was named a bishop by Pope Benedict talked about his deep appreciation for the pontiff. A young adult who remembered being inspired by the pope at a World Youth Day recalled how Pope Benedict fueled his faith. An 82-year-old woman who understands the challenges of aging admired the pope for doing what he considers best for the Church. A religious sister remembered Pope Benedict for declaring Mother Theodore Guérin a saint—the first saint from Indiana. Their memories and their thoughts are just part of the reactions from Catholics across central and southern Indiana. Here is a sampling of those reactions.

At heart, a humble theologian Bishop Christopher J. Coyne will Providence Sister Denise Wilkinson, general superior of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Philip McCord and Providence Sister always have a deep appreciation for Marie Kevin Tighe offer gifts to Pope Benedict XVI during the canonization liturgy for four saints, including Blessed Mother Theodore Guérin, on Oct. 15, Pope Benedict XVI for appointing him as a 2006, at St. Peter’s Square in Rome. bishop in 2011. The auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese ‘Esta es la joventud de papa!’ ‘This is of Indianapolis also has a deep respect for the youth of the pope!’ ” said Lesch, a Pope Benedict, whom he visited in Rome member of St. John the Evangelist Parish with other bishops from the Midwest in Indianapolis. “It was something so Romano L’Osservatore in 2012. joyful that we shouted it out in the streets “He’s a very gentle, soft-spoken man of Madrid. Wherever you went, you heard CNS file photo/ who really at heart is a humble theologian that echoing through the streets. It was so and academician,” Bishop Coyne noted. beautiful.” “He was also somebody who was willing Pope Benedict’s influence has continued to say yes to—what is to me—the to shape Lesch’s life and faith. most difficult and challenging job in “His appreciation of knowledge the Church.” and truth is so beautiful,” said Lesch, a That respect and appreciation showed as 21-year-old junior at Indiana University Bishop Coyne considered Pope Benedict’s Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) decision to resign. who is majoring in biology and hoping to “It took a lot of integrity on the part attend medical school. “It’s inspired me of the Holy Father that he was able to to work harder in my studies—and not be courageous enough to really set aside just academically, but also spiritually. I’ve hundreds of years of practice,” Bishop grown and read more [about the faith].” Coyne said. “How many of us can say that at 85 we would have the energy necessary ‘Given all he could give’ to govern such a huge reality as the At 82, Maxine Ferguson understands Church, and also keep the schedule that is the challenges of aging that Pope Benedict Pope Benedict XVI greets Auxiliary Bishop Christopher J. Coyne, then apostolic administrator, during demanded of the pope? faces. Even more, she admires his a Feb. 9, 2012, meeting with U.S. bishops on their ad limina visits to the Vatican. “The fact now that he has realized decision to do what he considers best for that he just doesn’t have the energy or the Church. the strength to do it well is a sad moment “I think he felt he has given all he for us, but it also shows that he is a man could give, and he wants to put the Church ‘Pope Benedict XVI has been a sure, valiant of integrity who places the needs of the in hands that could keep it going up,” Church above any desire whatsoever for said Ferguson, a member of St. Thomas and serene servant of the truth of the faith position for the sake of position.” Aquinas Parish in Indianapolis. “He did of the Church, and I pray with admiration what he thought was best, in his heart, for and gratitude for him in what he calls ‘the ‘The youth of the pope!’ his physical well-being and the Church.” Although Pope Benedict is more than last stage of his life.’ ’ 60 years older than Nick Lesch, he felt a ‘I sensed a gentleness about him’ heartfelt connection to the pontiff when Providence Sister Denise Wilkinson —Archbishop Emeritus he attended World Youth Day in Madrid remembers her brief encounter with in 2011. Pope Benedict when she gave him a gift Daniel M. Buechlein “In Madrid, we went around chanting, See LEGACY, page 8

pope by Easter. Benedict’s new role. former pope privately disapproves of this POPE It is probably no coincidence, and Father Lombardi told reporters that or that among his successor’s decisions. continued from page 1 certainly fitting, that Pope Benedict waited Pope Benedict will retire to a monastery Father Lombardi might find himself busy to resign until after he had observed the inside the walls of Vatican City, where he debunking such assertions, and even As he told Seewald later that same year, 50th anniversary of the opening of Second will dedicate himself to study and prayer. soliciting the occasional disclaimer from “When the danger is great one must not Vatican Council, last October. If his papacy The Vatican spokesman said he expected Pope Benedict himself. run away. For that reason, now is certainly has had a single unifying project, it has the former professor and prolific author Even if the presence of a living former not the time to resign. Precisely at a time been his effort to correct interpretations to continue writing and communicating pope poses no threat to the new pope’s like this, one must stand fast and endure of Vatican II as a radical break with the with the outside world. Asked whether the leadership or teaching authority, it will add the difficult situation. That is my view. past, in favor of readings that stress the presence of a living former pope would complexity to the emotional and spiritual One can resign at a peaceful moment or continuity of the council’s teachings with present any danger of division within the bonds that millions of Catholics enjoy with when one simply cannot go on. But one the Church’s historic deposit of the faith. Church, Father Lombardi replied that it the successor of Peter. After all, the special must not run away from danger and say Now, Pope Benedict has made his own would be entirely out of character for Pope devotion that many of the faithful feel for that someone else should do it.” dramatic innovation in Church tradition. Benedict to say or do anything that might Pope Benedict today will surely not cease Pope Benedict may have judged the Of the several men, perhaps as many as undermine his successor. the moment a new pope is elected. That eve of Lent a particularly good moment 10, who have resigned the papacy in the That assumption seems more than attachment would be a liability for Pope to announce his resignation since, as the history of the office, only one other did fair, but Pope Benedict’s humility and Benedict’s successor, if the papacy were Vatican spokesman, Jesuit Father Federico so freely—St. Celestine V, in 1294.Given discretion may be beside the point. In a secular political office. By the lights of Lombardi, told reporters at a briefing how much the papacy and the world have the age of the Internet, it is not hard to faith, however, the prayers of a former shortly afterward, the timing practically changed in the seven centuries since, imagine critics excitedly claiming, on the pope and all those united with him ought ensures that the Church will have a new there is practically no precedent for Pope authority of anonymous sources, that the to make the papacy that much stronger. † Page 4 The Criterion Friday, February 15, 2013

Opinion Be Our Guest/Gary Diehl Pill can pose serious health risk I would like to respond to the letter and hepatocellular cancer. They do Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 written in the Feb. 1 issue of The Criterion acknowledge some controversy exists Most Rev. Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Publisher Mike Krokos, Editor where the writer expressed her frustration regarding the use of the “Pill” and its Greg A. Otolski, Associate Publisher John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus with Father Tad Pacholczyk’s so-called relationship to breast cancer, although I half-truths written in his column, “The Pill find it to be more than coincidental that as Health Care?” Unfortunately, I did not the rate of breast cancer has significantly read Father’s column, but in expressing increased since the 1960s when the oral Editorial her frustration I believe the letter writer contraceptive was first introduced to has left the reader with some half-truths of the market. her own. Even if some of the risks might be She stated that the risks for women minimal, why would a woman want to Pope Benedict XVI is shown in taking the oral contraceptive pill are subject herself to taking a chemical that side-by-side images from 2005 almost exclusive for women who smoke. changes a natural body function if she and 2013. At left is the pope in I disagree. The health risks exist for all is not ill? It seems an exploitation of the a photo taken on May 4, 2005, women taking the “pill,” and the risks woman’s body, especially within a marital about two weeks after his increase the longer it is taken. relationship. election. At right is an image Additionally, the risks are more My dictionary defines the word drug taken on Feb. 6 at the Vatican. significant for female smokers over the as “any chemical or biological substance, The 85-year-old German pontiff age of 35 and for women who smoke more other than food, intended for use in announced on Feb. 11 that he than 15 cigarettes per day. the treatment, prevention, or diagnosis CNS photos/Nancy Phelan Wiechec and Paul Haring Wiechec and Paul CNS photos/Nancy Phelan was stepping down, saying The letter writer also stated there was of disease.” I contend that the oral he does not have the strength to exercise ministry over the a reduced risk of developing ovarian, contraceptive has very little health benefit universal Church. endometrial and colorectal cancer, but did considering that pregnancy is not defined not mention the increased risk of cervical as a disease, and its main indication for use cancer and hepatocellular cancer. is contraception. The other indication listed Actually, the risk of invasive cervical is “acne vulgaris.” All of the other uses I cancer is greatest in women taking the found were considered “off-label,” which Courage marks Holy Father’s “pill” for more than five years. means not officially approved by the FDA. My review involved an estrogen/ A final point which should be decision to resign from papacy progestin combination, which is typical significant to all Christian women is how of most products. I counted 88 potential the Pill works. It has three effects within year and a half ago, when courageous. For a man who loves and adverse effects that a woman could her body. Primarily, it is intended to inhibit A Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein respects Church tradition the way experience using this oral contraceptive, ovulation. It also increases the viscosity resigned as archbishop of Indianapolis Pope Benedict does, to break with some occurring more or less frequently of the cervical mucus which is intended to for reasons of health, he made it quite 600 years of papal custom cannot than others, but the more serious noted prevent sperm penetration, and it alters the clear that he was not quitting. He has have been easy. Much prayer and were—angioedema, cataracts, depression, endometrial tissue (lining of the uterus), given up his sacramental, pastoral and discernment—and a willingness to face intracranial bleeding, myocardial infarction which can prevent the implantation of a administrative responsibilities, but he the possibility of harsh criticism— (heart attack), pulmonary embolism, retinal fertilized egg. continues, as archbishop emeritus, to obviously went into this decision. The thrombosis, hepatitis, hepatoma, secondary When this last effect occurs, which pray and to teach. pope clearly believes that this action malignancy, stroke, thromboembolism, is sometimes possible due to the failure Now, we learn that is in accordance with God’s will or thrombosis and visual impairment. of the first two actions, it becomes an Pope Benedict XVI has decided to he wouldn’t do it. We applaud his Additionally, the World Health abortifacient. become the first Roman pontiff in courage, and pray that he can faithfully Organization (WHO) has classified 600 years to resign his position as carry it out for his own sake and for the combined estrogen-progestin oral (Gary Diehl is a registered pharmacist bishop of Rome. good of the Church. contraceptives as carcinogenic in and member of St. Nicholas Parish in After much prayer and discernment, Secondly, this action is consistent the development of breast, cervical Ripley County.) the Holy Father concluded that his with Pope Benedict’s frequently stated age and declining health prevent conviction that “in our generation, him from carrying out the Petrine the Christian faith finds itself in a Letter to the Editor ministry as effectively as is needed— much deeper crisis than at any other especially today. time in the past.” The Holy Father We can rely on Mother Church, faith In making this announcement, believes that the demands of the new the pope also said, in effect, “I’m evangelization and the witness to our and reason to guide us through life not quitting.” He plans to retire to a Christian faith require a degree of monastery—as Archbishop Buechlein leadership and energy that he can no This letter is in defense of Father Tad package insert for oral contraceptives, the has done—and to dedicate himself to longer provide effectively. Pacholczyk’s bioethics column in the person would notice they plainly advise that prayer. We can hope that, in his life in a Rather than slow down and reduce Jan. 25 issue of The Criterion, and the all oral contraceptives increase the risk of Vatica monastery, he will also continue his effectiveness as a result of his Church teaching on oral contraception. thromboembolic disorders, which can cause writing and teaching as he has done so advanced age and declining health, the After reading the letter to the editor in stroke, heart attack, a pulmonary embolism, successfully for more than 60 years. pope believes he should step aside and the Feb. 1 issue in which the letter writer etc. Smoking only increased that risk, Much will be written in the days, let someone else lead the Church in lamented the fact that Father Pacholczyk according to the Bayer Yaz package insert. weeks and years ahead about the these challenging times. We don’t have failed to “present the whole truth of the Now, let us look at all those health “legacy” of Pope Benedict both before to agree with the pope’s assessment matter,” I felt obliged to conduct about benefits. It was asserted that the Pill and after he was elected pope nearly of his abilities, or effectiveness, to 10 minutes of research to discover the was beneficial for women with pelvic eight years ago in April 2005. respect the humility and sensitivity of “whole truth.” inflammatory disease (PID). If you consult Surely his scholarship and his ability this decision. The letter writer accused the National Institute of Health, you will to teach with clarity and conviction Finally, the decision to retire to a Father Pacholczyk of “half-truths,” failing to find the vast majority of cases of PID were are at the top of this list. His ability to monastery and devote his life to prayer mention “that there are also well-documented the result of chlamydia and gonorrhea. defend the faith unhesitatingly while is itself a powerful statement. By health benefits to the pill,” and she implies Using the Pill for treatment can be likened maintaining a loving and compassionate this action, the pope reminds us that that any increased risk of “breast cancer, to using beer to treat a hangover. regard for all must also be noted. Then, nothing is more important than prayer. stroke and myocardial infraction” are “almost Studies were found that suggest the Pill of course, there is his reverence for the In just a few weeks, Pope Benedict negligible in women who do not smoke.” “may” reduce the risk of other cancers. sacred liturgy and his unwillingness will freely surrender the most However, since she failed to cite any studies However, the letter writer failed to mention to accept change simply for change’s important position in the Church and or research to back up any of her opinions, smoking cigarettes may “reduce the risk sake. His commitment to protecting what is perhaps the world’s most one has to question her motives and tactics, of Parkinson’s disease by 73 percent,” the environment, which earned him the visible and highly respected religious as she did Father Pacholczyk’s. according to a study in Neurology in March nickname “the green pope,” will surely and moral pulpit. In taking this action, If, for instance, someone were to 2007. Both substances are known to cause be remembered. And much, much more. the Holy Father reminds us that, in bother to research the WHO (World Health cancer and a myriad of other disorders, but But for now, the Church and the end, every one of us is called Organization) list of Class 1 agents—agents might offer some health benefits. the world are rightly amazed by to surrender to God everything we known to cause cancer in humans—she Once again, we can rely on Church Pope Benedict’s decision to resign. have and everything we are. As good would have found oral contraceptives on teaching to guide us through the fog of What does this unusual step signify— stewards, we will all be asked to render the list since 2005. Cigarette smoke and “propaganda, marketing spin, and half- especially if it’s true, as we have an account of how we have developed formaldehyde are also on the list. baked opinion.” It does this by the use of asserted, that he is not quitting but and used the gifts we have received A meta-analysis extracting data from 34 both faith and reason. simply entering a new and final stage of from God. studies, published in the October 2006 issue Holy Mother Church wants what is best his ministry as a priest and bishop? This Lent, we are especially invited of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, “indicts oral for us spiritually and physically. Science Church history will be the ultimate to spend a few moments in prayer contraceptives as putting premenopausal has once again confirmed what the Church judge of what this action means, but thanking God for the current pope women at significantly increased risk for has already taught. I think there are some things that we and his many gifts to our Church. We breast cancer.” Study author Dr. Chris Please feel free to do your own research. can—and should—say about this should also ask the Holy Spirit to bless Kahlenborn goes on to point out women You may also want to research Natural extraordinary action by a man who has us with a new pope who can lead us in who took oral contraceptives prior to Family Planning, a method with truly no always said “yes” when called by God to the challenging years ahead! pregnancy, “experienced an increased risk health risks. serve his Church. of 44 percent.” Smoking wasn’t cited in First of all, this decision is —Daniel Conway the studies. Thomas Zeunik If anyone were to take the time to read the Clayton The Criterion Friday, February 15, 2013 Page 5 House expected to pass comprehensive school choice expansion

By Brigid Curtis Ayer children to attend a public school for threshold is much higher for children two semesters prior to receiving a school in one of the four new categories. The When Karinya Chrisler learned that her scholarship voucher. family income could be nearly $130,000, son could receive a state-funded school However, House Bill 1003 removes but parents would still be able to use a scholarship this obstacle for current nonpublic school school scholarship to send their child to voucher to families and also for students entering the school of the parent’s choice. “To truly attend the kindergarten who could receive a choice have a special education voucher, we also school of her voucher to attend a nonpublic school need all the special education dollars to choice, she was provided their family meets income follow the student to the nonpublic school,” “surprised and guidelines. Behning said. elated” because “In House Bill 1003, we are creating a The House panel heard several hours of she “never qualifies for anything.” preschool education tax credit program. We testimony on the bill from school choice Chrisler, who supports a new school are now creating a Scholarship Granting advocates and opponents. Glenn Tebbe Rep. Bob Behning choice expansion bill, testified before Organization (SGO) for the exclusive use Advocates including Glenn Tebbe, ICC the Indiana House Select Committee on of preschool to help executive director, who expansion legislation a “win-win situation” Education during a Feb. 5 hearing. She with early childhood testified in support of for students and families, especially because said that she made the decision to search development,” Behning the bill on behalf of it will include access to a school voucher for for another school for her son, Nicholas, said. Those who wish ‘We have been educating the Church, said, “The siblings. because the school he was attending was not to donate to a SGO will children in Indiana for Church supports House Opponents of House Bill 1003, including meeting his needs. get tax credits for their a long, long time from Bill 1003 primarily public school advocates, raised concerns Chrisler told the House panel that her donations. all socioeconomic groups because it provides the about the drain of money from public schools son now attends St. Joan of Arc School in Behning’s plan also and, in doing so, believe opportunity for parents going to nonpublic schools. Indianapolis thanks to a school scholarship raises the scholarship to decide what’s in the John O’Neal of the Indiana State voucher, and is thriving. cap for elementary we are contributing to the best interest of their Teachers’ Association testified against the Chrisler says her son is “bright, happy school tuition. The common good.’ children and provides legislation, saying the measure will divert the and safe.” Though she is not Catholic, she scholarship cap for a more level playing funding stream. O’Neal also raised questions told the House panel, “I wanted the morals elementary school —Glenn Tebbe field between families whether Indiana could afford an expansion. and values that St. Joan of Arc teaches for tuition is currently who have resources Sally Sloan, who represented the Indiana my son, too.” $4,500 per year per to make a choice and Federation of Teachers at the hearing, A bill expanding school choice options child. “Under House Bill families who do not. also testified in opposition to the bill. She for more Indiana families is one step closer 1003, we are increasing the scholarship “We have been educating children expressed concerns about what kind of to becoming a reality as the Indiana House cap to $5,500 the first year, and $6,500 the in Indiana for a long, long time from impact the legislation would have on public of Representatives moves toward passing second year,” Behning said. all socioeconomic groups and, in doing schools that are currently underfunded. it. The Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC) “House Bill 1003 contains the so, believe we are contributing to the House Bill 1003 passed the House Select supports the bill. provisions outlined by Gov. [Mike] Pence, common good.” Committee on Education, and is headed to Rep. Bob Behning, R-Indianapolis, which provide access to a school choice Mary McCoy, principal of St. Philip the House Ways and Means Committee for author of House Bill 1003, the school choice voucher for children of military families, Neri School in Indianapolis, also testified lawmakers to review the fiscal impact the bill, outlined the details of his proposal special needs children, adopted children in support of the bill. She thanked plan could have on the state. before the House panel. and children in foster care,” he added. lawmakers for passing the original He explained that the bill provides “We are adding an income cap at 300 scholarship legislation because it is helping (Brigid Curtis Ayer is a correspondent for access to school choice options for current percent of free and reduced lunch for many parents choose a quality education The Criterion. For more information about nonpublic school families who meet the these categories.” for their children. the Indiana Catholic Conference, log on to income guidelines. 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Events Calendar February 15 chips dinner, adults $8, seniors [email protected]. Information: 317-777-5377 or Series, Kenneth Howell 1 Twister Circle, Oldenburg. $6, kids $4. Information: [email protected]. speaks on Pope Benedict XVI Northside Knights of February 17 24th Annual social to support Columbus Hall, 2100 E. [email protected]. and the Crisis of Christianity Catholic Community February 19 educational programs, 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic in Western Culture, 7 p.m., of Richmond, 701 N. St. Monica Parish, Parish $70 per person. Information: Business Exchange, Mass, February 16 preceded by 5:30 Mass and St. Michael the Archangel “A” St., Richmond. Life Center, 6131 N. 812-933-0737 or lamping@ breakfast and program, then soup supper. Information: Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Charismatic prayer Michigan Road, Indianapolis. “Putting ALL Children First,” 317-259-4373, ext. 256 or oldenburgacademy.org. Indianapolis. Helpers of group, 7 p.m. Information: Catholic Adult Fellowship, Fred Klipsch, Chairman, [email protected]. [email protected]. studying Vatican II document Klipsch Group Inc., presenter, God’s Precious Infants, February 24-26 pro-life Mass, Father on Lay Apostolate, February 21 St. Mary Church, 6:30-8:30 a.m., $15 members, February 18 7-8:30 p.m. Information or Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, $21 non-members. Jeremy Gries, celebrant, 7500 Navilleton Road, 8:30 a.m., followed by St. Elizabeth Ann Seton directions: 317-410-4870 or Mausoleum Chapel, Reservations and information: Catholic Church, Upper Room, CatholicAdultFellowship.org. 9001 N. Haverstick Road, Floyds Knobs. Lenten www.catholicbusiness rosary outside abortion clinic and Benediction at church. 10655 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. Parish Mission, Father exchange.org. Carmel. Right to Life, speaker Information: Archdiocesan St. Mark the Evangelist Information: 317-574-8898 or John Judie, presenter, 7 p.m. Kris Bussick, Founder of Office for Pro-Life Church, 535 E. Edgewood www.catholiccemeteries.cc. Information: 812-923-5419 or St. Lawrence Catholic Church, O’Connor House, 7:30 p.m. Ministry, 317-236-1569 or Ave., Indianapolis. “The New stmarysnavilleton.com. Fr. Conen Hall, 4644 E. All invited. Information: 800-382-9836, ext. 1569. Roman Missal: One Year St. Pius X Parish, 7200 Sarto 46th St., Indianapolis. Lenten Kathy Stadler at 317-844-0262 Later,” Father Pat Beidelman, Drive, Indianapolis. Lenten March 1 Fish Fry, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $7 or [email protected]. Director of Liturgy of the program, “Stages of Faith,” dinner ($6 if age 65+) includes: St. Michael the Archangel St. Mary Church, Parish, Parish Life Center, Archdiocesan Office of Deacon Rick Wagner, one entrée (baked fish, hand February 18-March 25 Worship and Vice Rector of presenter, 7-8:30 p.m. 7500 Navilleton Road, battered fried fish, pizza or 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Floyds Knobs. Concert, Office of Pro-Life Ministry Bishop Simon Bruté Seminary, Information: 317-466-3369 or grilled cheese) , two sides, (Little Flower) Parish, 4720 E. presenter, 7 p.m. Information: spxparish.org. “I Thirst,” Tatiana, French fries, biscuit w/ apple and St. Michael the 13th St., Indianapolis. Office of 317-787-8246. presenter, 7 p.m. Information: butter, iced tea or lemonade; Archangel Parish, “Living Family Ministries, “Seasons February 23 $4.00 dinner includes pizza or the Gospel of Life: A of Hope-Bereavement February 20 St. John the Evangelist 812-923-5419 or grilled cheese, French fries and Challenge to American Support Group,” six- Calvary Cemetery, Church, 126 W. stmarysnavilleton.com. one side. Children 2 years and Catholics,” 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. week sessions, 1-2:30 p.m. Mausoleum Chapel, Georgia St., Indianapolis. under are free. Contact church Information: 317-633-1794 or Information: 317-357-8352 or 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Rosary procession, following March 2 office at 317-546-4065. [email protected]. [email protected]. Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 12:10 p.m. Mass, pray and St. Bartholomew 317-784-4439 or process through the streets Church, 1306 27th St., St. Mark the Evangelist St. Thomas More Catholic Holy Spirit Parish, 7243 E. www.catholiccemeteries.cc. of downtown Indianapolis. Columbus. Concert Catholic Church, 535 East Church, 1200 N. Indiana St., 10th St., Indianapolis. Office of Information: faithful. series, “Young Musicians Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis. Mooresville. St. Thomas Family Ministries, “Seasons St. Luke Catholic Church, [email protected]. 10th Annual St. Mark’s More Women’s Club Chili/ of Hope-Bereavement Fr. Courtney Room, Concert,” 7 p.m. Information: Men’s Club Fish Fry, Hot Dog Supper, 6 p.m. Support Group,” 7575 Holliday Drive East, Oldenburg Academy of the 812-379-9353 ext. 237, or 5-7 p.m., English-style fish and Information: 317-831-4142 or six-week sessions, 7-9 p.m. Indianapolis. Lenten Speaker Immaculate Conception, [email protected]. †

Lecture at Cardinal Ritter House commemorates International renowned singer Tatiana 50th anniversary of Second Vatican Council offers free musical drama March 1 and 3 The Cardinal Ritter Birthplace Foundation Concilium.” The lecture will incorporate Tatiana, an internationally renowned or e-mail [email protected]. is sponsoring a free lecture and Irish Coffee discussion about Cardinal Ritter’s role in Croatian singer, will perform a musical Tatiana is a Croatian singing sensation commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the the Second Vatican Council. drama entitled “I Thirst—the Crucifixion who discovered a deeper meaning and Second Vatican Council at 7 p.m. on March 14 Attendees will also have the Story” at two area churches. value of life after walking away from the in the Community Room at the Cardinal Ritter opportunity to view current renovations The March 1 event will be held at glamor, fame and riches of superstardom. House, 1218 Oak Street, New Albany. on the Ritter Museum space within the St. Mary Church, 7500 Navilleton Road, Her sister, actress and singer The featured speaker will be Dr. Timothy building. in Floyds Knobs at 7 p.m. For more Sanya Mateyas, will join Tatiana at the P. O’Malley, director of the Notre Dame While the event is free and open to information, call 812-923-5419 or e-mail performance. Mateyas sang with the Center for Liturgy at the University of the public, reservations are requested [email protected]. Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Tatiana’s Notre Dame in northern Indiana. by March 8. To make reservations or The March 3 event will be held at husband, Matthew, produces the drama. O’Malley will present “Liturgical Renewal for more information, call Indiana St. Patrick Church, 1000 N. Beckley Both performances are free of charge, Today: Re-considering Sacrosanctum Landmarks at 812-284-4534. † Station Road in Louisville, Ky., at 5 p.m. although good will offerings will be For more information, call 502-719-0362 accepted. †

Saint Meinrad will host Black Parish Lenten speaker series to begin on Feb. 20 Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary History Lecture on February 26 Parish, 520 Stevens St., in Indianapolis, Benedictine Father Cyprian Davis, a search through the documents and stories will host its 13th annual Lenten speaker monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey and of African-American Catholics. series, titled “Spaghetti and Spirituality,” professor emeritus of Church history, will In collaboration with others, he wrote on Feb. 20 through March 13. deliver the annual Black History Lecture or edited many other notable publications, Prior to dinner and each week’s at Saint Meinrad such as Taking Down Our Harps: presentation, the Blessed Sacrament will Seminary and School Black Catholics in the United States and be exposed for adoration following the of Theology in Stamped with the Image of God: African conclusion of the traditional Latin Mass at St. Meinrad. Americans as God’s Image in Black. noon. Another Mass, celebrated in English, His talk, “No One In recent months, Father Cyprian has will start at 5:45 p.m. Can Walk Alone: A received the Distinguished Teaching A light, meatless pasta dinner begins Memoir for African- Award from the American Catholic at 6:30 p.m. at Msgr. Priori Hall. Each Fr. Michael Magiera Fr. Daniel Mahan American Month,” Historical Association and the Eli Lilly presentation will begin at approximately will be at 7 p.m. Lifetime Achievement Award from the 7:15 p.m. and ordinarily concludes by Central Standard Indiana Historical Society. 8:30 p.m. Father Cyprian Time on Feb. 26 in The lecture is free and open to the On Feb. 20, Joseph Pearce will give Davis, O.S.B. St. Bede Theater. public. Parking is available at St. Bede a presentation titled “The Catholicism One of Hall and in the Guest House and student of The Hobbit,” discussing the Catholic Father Cyprian’s major projects, his 1990 parking lots. For more information, aspects of the novel by J.R.R. Tolkein. publication The History of Black Catholics call Mary Jeanne Schumacher at Pearce, who has written several books on in the United States, resulted from his (812) 357-6501. † English Catholic authors of the 19th and 20th centuries, is writer-in-residence and a fellow at St. Thomas More College of Liberal Arts in Merrimack, N.H. Joseph Pearce Dan Spencer On Feb. 27, Dan Spencer will speak on Sisters of Providence Women in “Predators in Your Home: Parenting the Internet Generation.” Spencer is executive Stewardship at Marian University in director of the National Fellowship of Indianapolis, will give a presentation on Leadership luncheon is March 6 Catholic Men and a co-founder of the March 13 titled “The New Evangelization: The Sisters of Providence Women in cancers as well as health and wellness Catholic Business Network. Our Challenge for the Year of Faith.” Leadership luncheon and program will issues. She has overcome many obstacles Father Michael Magiera, associate be at noon on March 6 in Owens Hall in her own life, including cancer. pastor of Holy Rosary Parish, will speak (Those interested in attending any of at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in A tour of the grounds will be available on March 6 on “The Role of Music in the the presentations are asked to call Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. after the program. Divine Liturgy.” Holy Rosary Parish at 317-636-4478 by The keynote speaker is Nancy Hines Please RSVP by Feb. 20. Contact To conclude this year’s “Spaghetti no later than 5 p.m. on the Monday prior from Avon. She is co-founder of Kerry Scott at 812-535-2800 or by and Spirituality,” Father Daniel Mahan, a to each program. Reservations can also Ova’coming Together, an ovarian cancer e-mail at [email protected], or priest of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis be made for individual “Spaghetti and research and support organization. She is Dave Cox at 812-535-2810 or by e-mail who serves as executive director of the Spirituality” sessions by logging on to a national speaker on breast and ovarian at [email protected]. † Marian University Center for Catholic http://kofcsantorosario.org/ss.htm. ) † The Criterion Friday, February 15, 2013 Page 7 Pope Benedict shows signs of aging, but Vatican reports no illness

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—From the moment he was elected pope at the age of 78 in 2005, Pope Benedict XVI has kept a schedule that appeared light compared to that of Blessed John Paul II, but busy for a man who already had a pacemaker and who wanted to retire to study, write and pray when he turned 75. Announcing on Feb. 11 that he would resign at the end of the month, Pope Benedict, 85, said, “I have come CNS photo/Alberto pool via Reuters Pizzoli, to the certainty that my strengths, due to an advanced age, are no longer suited to an adequate exercise of the Petrine ministry.” Speaking to reporters after the pope’s announcement, Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, Vatican spokesman, told reporters the pope was not ill, but made the decision because of his declining strength due to his age. The pope recognized his limits with “a lucidity and courage and sincerity that are absolutely admirable,” Father Lombardi said. Meeting reporters again on Feb. 12, Father Lombardi confirmed that Pope Benedict had gone to a private health clinic in Rome about three months ago to have the batteries changed on his pacemaker. It was a simple, routine procedure and had no influence on the pope’s decision to resign. Father Lombardi said the pope had had the pacemaker put in several years before his election. A Vatican reporter, who had followed the career of the then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, said the pacemaker was put in the 1990s at Pope Benedict XVI prepares to anoint a pilgrim with holy oil during a Mass for the sick at the Marian sanctuaries of Lourdes, France, on Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. Sept. 15, 2008. The pope was in Lourdes primarily to mark the 150th anniversary of Mary’s appearances to St. Bernadette Soubirous. Pope Benedict often has seemed tired, with large, dark circles under his eyes during especially busy periods of papal master of liturgical ceremonies, caught it. peaceful moment or when one simply cannot go on. But public liturgies and audiences. When he was elected in 2005, he was said to have told one must not run away from danger and say that someone In October 2011, Pope Benedict began riding a mobile his fellow cardinals that his would not be a long papacy else should do it.” platform in liturgical processions. At the time, Father like that of his predecessor, who held the office for more In another section of the book, the pope told Seewald, Lombardi said it was “solely to lighten the burden” of than 26 years. “If a pope clearly realizes that he is no longer physically, processions, although he acknowledged the pope had been The German author and journalist Peter Seewald asked psychologically and spiritually capable of handling the experiencing the kind of joint pain normal for a man his age. Pope Benedict in the summer of 2010 whether he was duties of his office, then he has a right and, under some Just a few months later, the pope began using a cane to walk, considering resigning then, a time when new reports of circumstances, also an obligation to resign.” although it often looks like he is carrying it, not relying on clerical sexual abuse were being published in several While no pope has resigned since Pope Gregory XII it, for support. European countries. in 1415, even as a cardinal Pope Benedict did not rule out However, just in the past few months when celebrating “When the danger is great, one must not run away. the possibility. Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, the pope no longer walks all the For that reason, now is certainly not the time to resign,” Even before Blessed John Paul’s health became critical, way around the altar when using incense at the beginning of he told Seewald, who published the remarks in the book, reporters asked the then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger whether Mass. Instead, he raises the thurible only from the back of Light of the World: The Pope, the Church and the Signs of he thought Pope John Paul could resign. “If he were to see the altar. And at the end of a Mass on Feb. 2, the pope lost the Times. that he absolutely could not [continue], then he certainly his grip on his crosier. As it fell, Msgr. Guido Marini, the The pope did tell him, though, “one can resign at a would resign,” he said. † Pope to live in Vatican monastery — JUST PUBLISHED — established by Blessed John Paul urprised by Grace: VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The Vatican S monastery where Pope Benedict XVI intends to live began its life as the Vatican gardener’s MEMORIES AND REFLECTIONS AFTER house, but was established as a cloistered 25 YEARS OF EPISCOPAL MINISTRY convent by Blessed John Paul II in 1994. When Pope Benedict, 85, announced on CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano CNS photo/L’Osservatore Feb. 11 that his age and declining energies Read this book about prompted his decision to resign effective urprised by Grace: on Feb. 28, the Vatican said he would move S Archbishop Buechlein’s out to the papal villa in Castel Gandolfo MEMORIES AND REFLECTIONS AFTER 25 YEARS OF EPISCOPAL MINISTRY while remodeling work was completed Life and Ministry on the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the and it will leave you Vatican Gardens. Pope John Paul II greets Cardinal Joseph Pope Benedict said it was his intention to Ratzinger during the installation Mass at the the spiritually inspired. “devotedly serve the holy Church of God in start of John Paul’s pontificate on Oct. 22, 1978. the future through a life dedicated to prayer.” Twenty-seven years later, this photo took on Enjoy the archbishop’s Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, Vatican special significance with Cardinal Ratzinger’s memories and reflections plus spokesman, told reporters on Feb. 12 he election as Pope Benedict XVI. photos of his childhood, family did not know when the remodeling work would be finished and Pope Benedict could to prayer and manual labor. and his life in the ministry. move in. He said, however, that because the The rules of the Mater Ecclesiae monastery is small, the pope would be joined convent specified that the aim of the “Archbishop Daniel remains a steward of by a small staff, but another community of community living there is “the ministry of grace whose ministry is to be a man of prayer THE MOST REVEREND DANIEL M. BUECHLEIN, O.S.B. cloistered sisters would not be moving in. prayer, adoration, praise and reparation” Archbishop Emeritus of Indianapolis and an example of obedient acceptance to The monastery—a building of about in silence and solitude “to support the God’s will no matter what the cost.” 4,300 square feet—had 12 monastic cells Holy Father in his daily care for the —Daniel Conway, Editor and a chapel. The complex, mostly hidden whole Church.” from view by a high fence and hedges, An article in the Vatican newspaper ORDER TODAY! includes a vegetable garden. It occupies announcing the foundation of the about 8,600 square feet on a hill to the west monastery in 1994 said, “The presence Please send me ______copies of Surprised by Grace at $15.00 per copy, plus of the apse of St. Peter’s Basilica. of a community completely dedicated to $5 shipping and handling ($6.15 for two books). Enclosed is $______Over the past 19 years, different orders contemplation in a strict papal cloister near of cloistered nuns have spent fixed terms the See of Peter is an exemplary indication Name ______of three to five years in the monastery. that contemplative life represents a Address ______The first community was Poor Clares, richness and a treasure which the Church then Carmelites, Benedictines and, most does not intend to renounce.” City/State/Zip______recently, Visitandine nuns. The Visitandine A small core of the current building Telephone ______community left in November, and by early began its life as the gardener’s house and December the Vatican press office had told included some ruins of a medieval tower Enclosed is my check in the amount of $______Catholic News Service that the monastery that may have been part of the Vatican Make check payable to: Criterion Press, Inc. would be remodeled before anyone else walls at the turn of the 13th century. In Or charge my: o Visa o MasterCard Account No. ______moved in. 1960, Blessed John XXIII invited his While contemplative nuns generally enter new archaeological research institute to Exp. Date ______Signature______a monastery with the intention of remaining have its base there. Father Lombardi said Mail this coupon with payment to: Criterion Press, Inc., P.O. Box 1410, at that convent for life, Blessed John Paul the building also was used for a time by Indianapolis, IN 46206-1410, or call 317-236-1570 or 1-800-382-9836, ext. 1570 set up a rotation system for the Vatican Vatican Radio and was even briefly the monastery to honor and highlight the variety residence of now-Cardinal Roberto Tucci, a of women’s religious orders dedicated totally Jesuit and longtime official at the radio. † Page 8 The Criterion Friday, February 15, 2013 LEGACY continued from page 3 from the Sisters of Providence at the time of Mother Theodore’s canonization in 2006. “I was struck then by how kind a countenance he has,” recalled Sister Denise, Romano via Reuters CNS photo/L’Osservatore general superior of the Sisters of Providence at Saint-Mary-of-the-Woods. “I sensed a gentleness about him.” From watching older religious sisters, she understands the pope’s decision to step down because of declining energy—and how difficult a decision that is to make. “I do know from our sisters that making the decision to accept the reality of having less physical, mental and emotional stamina is a difficult and painful one,” she said. “It involves a letting go of who we have been and what we’ve been able to do. “I also know that letting go almost always results in a spiritual deepening and renewal, and an ability to minister to others by being good listeners and caring presences to those around them. I am confident the pope will experience this renewal as well.”

‘It’s time now for him to rest’ Father John Hollowell remembers exactly what he did on the day Pope Benedict XVI was elected in 2005. “I did not know much of Pope Benedict before he was elected pope, but the day he was elected, I ran down to the bookstore Above, Pope Benedict XVI attends a at Saint Meinrad [Seminary and School Feb. 11 meeting with cardinals at the Vatican of Theology] and picked up a couple of announcing that he will resign at the end of the his books that he’d written as Cardinal month. The 85-year-old pontiff said he no longer Photo by Sean Gallagher Photo by Ratzinger,” recalled Father Hollowell, pastor has the energy to exercise his ministry over the of Annunciation of the Blessed Mary Parish universal Church. in Brazil. “After a few days of reading, I realized why the Holy Spirit had chosen him Left, Nick Lesch, left, and Jake Firestine kneel to be our next pope. in prayer during a Feb. 11 Mass at St. John the “First of all, his writing is brilliant, and Evangelist Church in Indianapolis. Lesch, 21, a he is well-versed in nearly every subject member of St. John Parish, is a junior at Indiana under the sun. He has a great love for University Purdue University Indianapolis scripture, for dogma, for evangelization, for (IUPUI) majoring in biology. Firestine, 29, is the liturgy, for social teaching. Secondly, a Fellowship of Catholic University Students despite the way that he is often portrayed missionary at IUPUI. Earlier in the day, in the media, his compassion and his love Pope Benedict XVI announced that he would shine forth in everything that he writes, resign effective on Feb. 28. everything that he says, and everything that he does.” value in the eyes of God, and should have it The pope’s decision to resign left in the eyes of one another as well.” Father Hollowell with mixed emotions. ‘Our community began praying for Pope Benedict “I was surprised, first of all. Secondly, A decision reached in peace and the College of Cardinals during our I felt a lot of relief for Pope Benedict. He While Pope Benedict’s decision intercessions at Morning Prayer [on Feb. 11]. had desired to retire almost 20 years ago, startled many people, “it should not come We will continue to hold not only the pope and but John Paul II requested that he continue as a complete surprise,” according to cardinals in prayer, but all people of faith who working for the Church, and so he did Benedictine Archabbot Justin DuVall, leader faithfully. Thirdly, and selfishly, there of Saint Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad. rely upon the Church to be the hands and hearts was a small bit of sadness simply because “He has examined his conscience before of Christ.’ I enjoyed Pope Benedict’s writings and God and reached the decision with peace,” everything about his leadership. But he has Archabbot Justin said. “Pope Benedict is a — Benedictine Sister Juliann Babcock, prioress of already sacrificed so much for us, and I man of faith. I think his decision is an act of Our Lady of Grace Monastery in Beech Grove know it’s time now for him to rest.” faith and the realization that the Church is the work of the Holy Spirit. May God now ‘He stayed true to who he was’ bless Pope Benedict with peace of mind For Jake Firestine, one of the true and heart.” the new cardinals that the pope created in Morning Prayer [on Feb. 11]. We will signs of Pope Benedict’s character Archbishop Emeritus Daniel February 2012. continue to hold not only the pope and showed in how he didn’t try to imitate M. Buechlein, who now resides at “Many of [those cardinals] will now cardinals in prayer, but all people of faith the charismatic nature of his predecessor, Saint Meinrad Archabbey, agreed. be part of the conclave that will elect who rely upon the Church to be the hands Blessed John Paul II. “Pope Benedict XVI has been a sure, his successor.” and hearts of Christ.” “I really, really respected that about valiant and serene servant of the truth of him,” said Firestine, a Fellowship of the faith of the Church, and I pray with ‘It’s been a phenomenal pontificate’ Faith in God’s will Catholic University Students missionary admiration and gratitude for him in what he Father Dennis Duvelius, pastor of “I was surprised, but I felt confident that at Indiana University Purdue University calls ‘the last stage of his life,’ ” he said. St. Mark Parish in Perry County and the pope made the decision that he thought Indianapolis. “He was more of a listener. St. Paul Parish in Tell City, learned about was right,” said Elizabeth Fish, a member Knowing who he was and knowing that he Stoking a fire in the soul Pope Benedict XVI’s announcement of of St. Joan of Arc Parish in Indianapolis. wasn’t going to be John Paul II, he was true Pope Benedict played a key role in the his resignation like many others did in “I have faith in God’s will for a new pope. to who he was. That was the biggest mark vocation of transitional Deacon Douglas this digital age—he read about it on the I don’t think it’s a cause for alarm. I’m that he left on me. He stayed true to who Marcotte—an archdiocesan seminarian Internet. interested to see what happens next.” he was.” receiving his priestly formation in Rome at “I was bowled over,” Father Duvelius the Pontifical North American College. said. “I think it’s been a phenomenal ‘It shows the depth of his faith’ A lesson in hope and humility “When I first got serious about my faith, pontificate. There were many people who During a Feb. 11 Mass at St. John Franciscan Sister Maureen Irvin believes I read [then] Cardinal [Joseph] Ratzinger’s were skeptical of him when he was elected. the Evangelist Church in Indianapolis, that Pope Benedict’s decision to resign Introduction to Christianity. He definitely rose to the office very well permanent Deacon Stephen Hodges offers a lesson in humility and hope for “The fire for my own vocation to the and accomplished good things.” reflected in a homily on Pope Benedict’s people of faith. priesthood was stoked in my soul as I decision to resign. “He is recognizing that no one is really sat with hundreds of thousands of young The importance of prayer “I think that shows great humility on the indispensable and that we can assess people in Cologne [Germany in 2005] for “I know an important decision like this part of our pope. And it shows the depth our gifts and talents, our strengths and World Youth Day, and listened to our new comes only after prayerful discernment,” of his faith as well,” said Deacon Hodges, weaknesses, and know whether it might Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI.” said Benedictine Sister Juliann Babcock, who ministers at SS. Francis and Clare of be time to let go of a particular position or Deacon Marcotte, who is scheduled to prioress of Our Lady of Grace Monastery Assisi Parish in Greenwood. ministry, and pass it on to someone else,” be ordained to the priesthood on May 18 in in Beech Grove. “I know some people are shocked by said Sister Maureen, congregational minister Indianapolis, has met the pope. “The office and duties of the pope are so the news. But trust me, my friends, the of the Oldenburg Franciscans. “It was truly one of the great pleasures of important in the life of our Church and our Holy Spirit is in control. Let’s pray for “I think that the Holy Father is showing my life, meeting the Holy Father during the world that I assume Pope Benedict, in his Pope Benedict and pray for the College of us, too, that who we are is not necessarily ad limina visit last February and speaking wisdom, felt his health was keeping him Cardinals as they elect his successor.” our occupation or our ministry. Who we are briefly with him about my seminary from being able to continue his work. is our person and our relationship with God. education.” “Our community began praying (For more information about We can give up a position—even one of He also served at a liturgy for the Holy for Pope Benedict and the College of the papal transition, log on to importance or power—and still have infinite Father during a Mass of Thanksgiving for Cardinals during our intercessions at www.archindy.org/pope.) † The Criterion Friday, February 15, 2013 Page 9 Benedict will be prayerful presence in next papacy, spokesman says

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Even though Pope Benedict XVI will spend his retirement near Rome and then at a monastery inside Vatican City, he will not play any role in the upcoming election for CNS photo from Reuters a new pope, and he will not interfere with the responsibilities and decision-making activities of the new pontiff, the Vatican spokesman said. Rather, the new pope will have the prayerful support and empathy of someone who understands “more than anyone in the world” the burden and responsibilities of being a pope, said Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi. The spokesman also confirmed that Pope Benedict has a pacemaker and has had it “for some time.” He said the battery recently was changed, but that the procedure had nothing to do with the pope’s decision to resign. Father Lombardi made his remarks on Feb. 12, the day after the 85-year-old pope announced that, because of his age and waning energies, he was resigning effective on Feb. 28. The Jesuit spokesman described as Pope Benedict XVI arrives for the closing Mass of World Youth Day at Marienfeld, near Cologne, Germany, on Aug. 21, 2005. The Mass in the former mining an “indiscretion” a report in the Italian area was attended by more than 1 million pilgrims. newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore, which said Pope Benedict had gone to a private monastery in the Vatican Gardens is said that was the hour the pope normally should be removed because this pope Rome clinic three months ago for a small currently being renovated for the pope’s ended a normal work day and was not no longer exercises his ministry” after “procedure” to change the batteries in future residence. It will “guarantee him a according to any “juridical rule,” but more Feb. 28, he said. his pacemaker. certain autonomy to reflect an established routine. Concerning what the pope will be The spokesman confirmed it was and freedom,” The Vatican spokesman said the called after he steps down, that, too, needs true, and said it had been a “normal” and but at the same pope’s fourth encyclical, a letter on the to be determined, though it was certain he “routine” procedure. time, allow him theological virtue of faith, was unlikely would not hold the title of cardinal, nor The newspaper said the pope, who was to remain in the to be ready for publication before his would he be eligible to hold any office elected in 2005, has had the pacemaker Vatican. resignation at the end of the month. in the Roman Curia, because he is over for 10 years. Father Lombardi confirmed It was not clear The hoped-for document will either not 80 years old. it was put in while the pope was still who would be be published under his pontificate or it However, it was conceivable that he Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, prefect of moving in with the will not appear “in the usual form of an could be referred to as “bishop emeritus the Congregation for the Doctrine of pope to serve as encyclical,” he said. of Rome,” he said. the Faith. his assistants, but Giovanni Maria Vian, editor of the While Pope Benedict will not In response to questions about how Father Lombardi Vatican newspaper, L’Osservatore be attending World Youth Day in a conclave and a new papacy will be Fr. Federico Lombardi, S.J. said the residence Romano, had written in the paper’s Rio de Janeiro in late July, the weeklong played out while a former pope is still is small and the Feb. 12 edition that the pope had started gathering is a time for youth to be with alive and living in the vicinity, Father number of staff would be, too. to think about stepping down after his the pope, and it is very likely the new Lombardi said “there will be absolutely All of Pope Benedict’s appointments trip to Mexico and Cuba in March 2012. pope will be there, Father Lombardi said. no problem” because Pope Benedict is for February—his general audiences, Father Lombardi said the trip undoubtedly When the pope told organizers he a discreet and “extremely scrupulous” his meeting with Italian bishops making played a role in the pope’s ongoing “confirmed the presence of a pope, he person. No one would ever expect from their “ad limina” visits and his annual reflection about retiring. did not promise that it would be him,” the him any “interference or comments that Lenten retreat with the Roman Curia He said although the pope went to spokesman said. would cause even minimal awkwardness on Feb. 17-23—were confirmed, Lebanon in September, Mexico-Cuba According to rules governing a or problems for his successor,” he said. Father Lombardi said. was the last big papal trip that crossed conclave, the College of Cardinals can “Rather, his successor will feel Pope Benedict’s last general audience, a number of time zones before having begin proceedings for a papal election supported by the prayers and intensely on Feb. 27, is likely to be held in the usual full slate of liturgies, events 15 days after the start of a “sede vacante,” loving presence and interest from St. Peter’s Square instead of in the Vatican and meetings. which begins on Feb. 28 at 8 p.m., and no someone who, more than anyone in the audience hall since the hall holds only The weight of travel with a busy later than 20 days after that date, which world, can understand and be interested 7,000 people and the square can hold tens schedule perhaps helped the pope realize puts the dates at March 15-20. in the worries of his successor,” the of thousands, he said. he would “not be able to handle these Father Lombardi said the pope priest said. Father Lombardi said that, at least as of kinds of commitments” in the future, the certainly was careful about choosing “Pope Benedict will surely say Feb. 12, no special events were scheduled priest said. a date that would allow the world’s absolutely nothing about the process of to mark the end of the pope’s pontificate. Because of the unusual occurrence of cardinals to take part in a conclave and the election,” the spokesman said, “and Events already on the pope’s calendar a pope resigning, Father Lombardi said a election without interfering with their not intervene in any way in the process. would provide ample opportunity for decision would have to be taken “by the duties back home leading Holy Week and “You can be totally sure that the Vatican officials and pilgrims to see the right people” concerning what happens Easter celebrations. cardinals will be autonomous in their pope and show their affection without to the pope’s nonpersonal effects that are Father Lombardi said he expects decision” in deciding on the next pope, having to add additional appointments, associated with his ministry as pope, such there will be a new pope by Easter, he added. he said. as his fisherman’s ring and his official seal. March 31, reminding journalists that Father Lombardi told journalists When asked why the pope chose the “I think obviously that if they are things Pope Benedict was elected just 17 days that the pope was free to decide where exact hour of 8 p.m. Rome time to step or objects tightly connected with the after the “sede vacante” that began after he wanted to live in his retirement. A down from his office, Father Lombardi Petrine ministry, well then, these things Blessed John Paul II’s death. †

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INDIANAPOLIS—As Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin Sean Gallagher Photo by continued to visit deaneries across the archdiocese, the reception he received was as heartfelt and hopeful as his message of humility and holiness. Catholics from the Indianapolis East Deanery filled St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Church on Feb. 5 as the archbishop celebrated Mass. On Feb. 6, he traveled to St. Patrick Church in Terre Haute to celebrate Mass with members of the 10 parishes in the Terre Haute Deanery. Four days later, the archbishop headed toward the eastern border of Indiana to celebrate Mass at St. Andrew Church in Richmond with members of the 11 parishes in the Connersville Deanery. The trips reflected the archbishop’s desire to visit the 11 deaneries in the archdiocese as soon as possible—a commitment he made when he was installed as the sixth archbishop of Indianapolis on Dec. 3. His homilies in Richmond, Terre Haute and the Indianapolis East Deanery also focused on his consistent themes of holiness and humility. Archbishop Tobin spoke of everyone’s call to holiness in his homily at St. Patrick Church in Terre Haute. The archbishop quoted from an apostolic letter of Blessed John Paul II: “He said, ‘… all pastoral initiatives—what the Church is about—have to be, and must be, set in holiness.” The archbishop continued with the question, Anita Bardo, left, Mary Guynn and Charles Guynn, all members of “What is holiness?” St. Rita Parish in Indianapolis, greet Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin Archbishop Tobin said, “A little later in his letter, during a reception following a Feb. 5 Mass at St. Therese of the Pope John Paul II defines what he is talking about. He says, Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Church in Indianapolis. Mary Guynn, a

‘Holiness is simply belonging to the one who is all holy.’ ” Natalie Hoefer Photo by mother of 21 children, is the mother of Anita and Charles. The archbishop explained that “belonging to the one who is holy involves two things—gift and task.” The “gift” part, he said, is realizing that “you are a royal priesthood … a people of God” with Christ as a high priest who “lives to make intercession for us.”

The “task” part of belonging to the one who is holy, he John Shaughnessy Photo by said, is that “we are called to respond with faith.” Before the close of the Mass, the archbishop recognized the faith that people in the Terre Haute deanery have had, with two parishes closing in 2012 and one in 2011. “I’m reminded of St. Paul, who often mentioned in his letters that his faith was strengthened by the faith of the Christian communities,” the archbishop said. “I feel very much the same way here—your faith strengthens my faith.” Members of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College’s presidential office That theme of humility was echoed in his homily at greet Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin at the Terre Haute Deanery St. Andrew Church in Richmond. reception on Feb 6. Shaking his hand is Dottie King, president. Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin celebrates Mass with Catholics from The archbishop focused on how the Mass readings Behind her, left, is Karen Dyer, vice president for advancement; the Connersville Deanery on Feb. 10 at St. Andrew Church in of Feb. 10 showed that Isaiah, St. Paul and St. Peter all Marilyn Cunningham, executive assistant; and Janet Clark, Richmond. Behind the archbishop are Deacon Frank Roberts, left, expressed their unworthiness toward God. Yet instead of vice president for academic affairs. and Ford Cox, executive assistant to the archbishop and liaison rejecting them, God embraced them and called them to a life for episcopal affairs. with him. “Where is God opening a door for us today as a Church in central and southern Indiana?” the archbishop asked. “We answer with the words of Isaiah: ‘Here I am, Lord, Photo by Sean Gallagher Photo by send me’ ” (Is 6:8).

The archbishop’s combination of humor and humility at John Shaughnessy Photo by the beginning and end of the three Masses—and during the receptions that followed—resonated with the people who attended the celebrations. “Seeing the large crowd was so exciting,” said Msgr. Paul Koetter, pastor of Holy Spirit Parish in Indianapolis and dean of the Indianapolis East Deanery. “It was a blend of all the parishes. Our people were very happy to be there and have the chance to meet the archbishop afterward. He welcomes people so well.” Msgr. Koetter noted that people in the congregation at Little Flower Church during the archbishop’s visit represented the many Catholics on the east side with Irish roots as well as black Catholics, largely from St. Rita Parish, and Hispanic Catholics from several parishes. Dr. Joe and Jules Clemente of St. Andrew Parish in Richmond Their welcome gifts also reflected the character of and their 5-year-old twin daughters, Jackie and Jana, pose for a east side Indianapolis Catholics. The gifts included a statue photo with Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin during a reception on of Our Lady of Guadalupe and a jacket from Father Thomas Feb. 10 at Seton Catholic High School in Richmond. Scecina Memorial High School, the archdiocese’s interparochial high school in the deanery. The archbishop also received gift certificates to three restaurants that Msgr. Koetter said represented the

“blue collar” nature of much of the population of the east Natalie Hoefer Photo by side of Indianapolis. After the Mass at St. Patrick Church in Terre Haute, the faithful of the Terre Haute Deanery greeted the archbishop at the St. Patrick Parish Life Center. “This is just an excellent thing that he [Archbishop Tobin] is doing,” said Father Rick Ginther, pastor of St. Patrick and St. Margaret Mary parishes, both in Terre Haute, and dean of the Terre Haute Deanery. Conventual Franciscan Father Mark Weaver, pastor of St. Joseph University Parish in Terre Haute, returned home on Feb. 5 from a conference in Italy to concelebrate the deanery Mass. “I talked to people over there [in Italy] who knew him, Mark Messer, left, and Kathy Chaney, both members of St. Rita and they said we are so blessed and fortunate to have him,” Parish in Indianapolis, kneel in prayer during a Feb. 5 Mass Father Mark said. “They spoke very highly of him.” at St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Church in Nine-year-old Kaden Boyer, a third-grader at St. Patrick Indianapolis to welcome Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin to the Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin talks with 9-year-old Kaden Boyer and See DEANERIES, page 16 Indianapolis East Deanery. his grandmother at the Terre Haute Deanery reception on Feb. 6. A supplement to Catholic newspapers published by Catholic News Service, 3211 Fourth Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017-1100. All contents are copyrighted © 2013 by Catholic News FaithAlive! Service. Lent can be a time to enter more fully into the Year of Faith By Daniel Mulhall

Over a year ago, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith released a document that provided pastoral recommendations for activities for the Year of Faith that are CNS photo/Tim Kupsick designed to help Catholics encounter the risen Christ and “the beauty and joy of being Christians.” While intended for use throughout the entire year, these recommendations also provide guidance, a needed plan, as we are encouraged to walk more profoundly this year through Lent in our prayer, fasting and almsgiving. The document begins with a brief introduction to the Year of Faith that also provides insight into the meaning of the Lenten journey. Both the Year of Faith and Lent are periods of “renewed conversion to the Lord Jesus” aimed at the “rediscovery of faith,” so that we may become “credible and joy-filled witnesses to the risen Lord ... capable of leading” others to faith. We are called to become “doors to the faith” that others may use to discover Jesus. By following these practices, we are to rediscover the joy of believing and to re-experience enthusiasm for sharing our faith, in case we have fallen away from some of the practices that helped us on a path toward God in the past. The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith suggests we make a Lenten pilgrimage. Though many flock to pilgrimage sites such as Rome, the Holy Land or a Marian A priest hears confession on the grounds of St. Patrick Parish before a Year of Faith Mass in Casper, Wyo., on Oct. 13, 2012. Lent during shrine, many may find such a pilgrimage difficult to the Year of Faith can be a time to enter more fully into activities, such as confession, that will strengthen one’s faith and help Catholics to make—financially, physically or otherwise. share their faith with other people. However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t make a Lenten pilgrimage. Instead of going to Rome, visit your Some of them are similar to those practiced by Catholics. see the beauty and grandeur of our faith. Use these pieces local diocesan cathedral and pray beside any of the shrines We can often gain a fuller understanding of our own Lenten to help you to focus your prayer. or tombs that you find there. practices by experiencing them from a different perspective. At this special time, share your faith with others. At We are also encouraged to pray the rosary. The Virgin We are also encouraged to make the most of the Mass. baptism, we were commissioned to share the Good News Mary plays a critical role in the mystery of salvation. She is Study the Sunday Mass readings in advance. What are the of Jesus Christ with the world. Make a special effort this considered our principal model of faith and virtue, and the key themes? What is the central message that you find? Put Lent to talk with others about what you believe. The more very model of the Church. During Lent, read an article each your work to the test by listening carefully to the homily. you talk about your beliefs, the clearer they will become week about Mary’s role in the life of the Church. Also pray How does the homily enrich your understanding of the for you. In sharing your faith with others, you grow the rosary each day during Lent. Scriptures? When you receive the Eucharist, meditate on stronger in your own beliefs. Participate in faith formation opportunities offered by receiving Jesus into your body and how it nourishes you to In your Lenten actions, don’t forget to seek forgiveness. your parish or diocese. They will help you in your faith live the Gospel. Celebrating the sacrament of reconciliation is a traditional journey. This will be especially true for those sessions We are asked to pay closer attention to the pope and Lenten practice. Take advantage of the penance services many parishes are offering that are related to the Year of our bishops. The pope and the bishops are the teachers and or added times for confession that will be offered in your Faith. Some will help you gain a better understanding of the “heralds of the faith.” Read their homilies and any letters community. Look for opportunities to offer forgiveness Catechism of the Catholic Church. Others are focused on they have published. You can often find these in your to those who have done you harm and to seek forgiveness the Second Vatican Council. diocesan newspaper or website. from those you have harmed. These sessions are chances to learn more about our faith Study and honor the saints. Saints are holy men and And don’t forget to grow the domestic Church. Take through study and from the stories of other Christians, who, women who have been extraordinary witnesses to the Lord. every opportunity you have to share your faith within your like you, are seeking to know the Lord better. The witness Study their lives. Look for ways to be inspired by their family. Set aside time each week to pray together and to of others can encourage us in our journeys. dedication to the Lord. Pay special attention to any of the talk about your beliefs. Parents are the most important Take part in ecumenical outreach. One of the highlights saints who came from your region or country. witnesses in the faith lives of their children. of the Second Vatican Council was its focus on Christian We add variety to our ways of worship by praising God unity. Lent is a good time to participate in ecumenical through the arts. Throughout history, great composers and (Daniel Mulhall is a lifelong catechist who lives and events. Many Christian churches offer Lenten services. artists have created works of art that inspire us and help us works in Laurel, Md.) † Let God transform you with his grace and holiness during Lent By Dan Luby If we plan too elaborate an itinerary one or two of these texts daily, allowing for our journey, instead of reaching ample time to savor them like the rich food It begins with Ash Wednesday, the Easter refreshed and renewed, we drag they are. journey of this rich season. ourselves across the finish line exhausted Remember that the pilgrimage of Lent But it is less a routine and more a and disappointed. Concentrate on one or is always made in the company of others.

CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz CNS photo/Gregory A. pilgrimage toward repentance, to turning two special practices for Lent. Seek depth Commit to improve aspects of specific from sin to believing and living so that our more than breadth, intensity more than relationships during Lent. Make a point deepest truth shines through every action volume. Holiness is not acquired through of listening more attentively. Reach out and decision and relationship, like dawn effort, but humbly received as a gift to those from whom you have become through stained glass. through God’s generosity. disconnected. Instead of giving up Our eloquent rituals resonate deeply with In the biblical tradition, places, things chocolate, consider giving up unsolicited our felt need for letting go of what weighs and people are holy because they are critiques, clever barbs or having the us down, and for embracing our friendship touched by God’s presence. Moses comes last word. with the One who calls us to faith. down from the mountain shining not In this Year of Faith, we are asked to “Repent and believe the Gospel.” We because he has found God, like a hunter walk our own path toward conversion instinctively recognize our need for both. tracking his prey, but because God has but also to reach out to our brothers and Sadly, it is all too easy to become found and transformed him. sisters who have left the Church or stopped distracted from these essential and life- We are holy because God is present practicing the faith. Welcome and invite giving tasks. Given the challenges of in and with us, in sacraments, Scripture, them with generous hospitality. Ask to carrying the Lenten message into our work, prayer, in experiences of reconciliation and hear their stories of faith. what are some concrete ways we can more generosity and compassion. Lent is about Remember the intensely powerful and fully, effectively and richly begin the living into the holiness that is already ours pointed command of Jesus to wash each pilgrimage of Lent? through grace. other’s feet, and find ways to imitate his In a culture of achievement, it’s hard Every aspect of the Church’s life and humble, hands-on service with family, Maria Lee prays the rosary during eucharistic not to think of Lent as a kind of spiritual practice during Lent is lovingly crafted to friends, neighbors, even enemies. adoration at St. Patrick Church in Smithtown, self-improvement, the religious equivalent deepen repentance and belief. Readings N.Y., on Dec. 8, 2012. Focusing on just a of getting in shape or learning a language. for daily and Sunday Masses, for example, (Dan Luby is Tschoepe Chair of few Lenten practices can help deepen one’s But the pilgrimage of repentance and belief nourish us with bread for the journey of Homiletics at the School of Ministry at the relationship with God during Lent. is one of grace, not of accomplishment. conversion. Make a practice of reading University of Dallas in Irving, Texas.) † Page 12 The Criterion Friday, February 15, 2013 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Making a Difference/Tony Magliano Year of Faith: The penitential season of Lent March for life This Wednesday, Feb. 13, many the day before Good Friday. The name to the First Sunday were added. Today, people walked around with smudges on “Lent” comes from the Middle English with Lent ending on Holy Thursday all year long their foreheads. They lenten and Anglo-Saxon lencten, and excluding the Sundays, there are What a wonderful sight to behold. From were Catholics or meaning spring. 38 days. Capitol Hill as far as I could see, there was other Christians who During the first three centuries, the The number of days became a sea of people on the march for life! had ashes applied pre-Easter fast lasted only two or three irrelevant when Catholics were no But the 40th March for Life on to their foreheads in days. However, by the Council of Nicaea longer obliged to fast during all the days Jan. 25 was observance of Ash in 325, it was 40 days. This number was of Lent, as we did when many of us were bittersweet. Wednesday. selected in imitation of Jesus’ fast in the young. Today Catholics are obliged to It was inspiring to Ash Wednesday desert before his public ministry (Mt 4:2, fast only on Ash Wednesday and Good see so many people, is a popular feast Mk 12:13, Lk 4:2). Jesus’ fast, in turn, Friday—and Good Friday is no longer from so many states, day for Catholics. recalled the 40 years that the Israelites part of Lent but part of the Holy Week marching on behalf of It seems that more wandered in the desert “so as to test Triduum. our unborn brothers’ Catholics go to Mass and receive ashes you by affliction, and find out whether Fasting is no longer as difficult as it and sisters’ right to be that day than attend Mass on some holy or not it was your intention to keep his once was. It means eating only one full born. But it was sad days of obligation. It shouldn’t be that commandments” (Dt 8:2). meal, but two light meals are permitted. to think that we have way, but it is. Trying to arrive at exactly 40 days, In addition, we are supposed to abstain been marching for Since Ash Wednesday is the beginning though, has been difficult. In some from meat during all the Fridays of Lent, 40 years—with no end in sight. of the penitential season of Lent, the Eastern churches, Christians fasted five just as formerly we were obliged to While progress has been made in many people are reminded by the ashes that are days per week for seven weeks, but that abstain from meat every Friday. states to restrict abortion on demand, we applied to their foreheads that they are was only 35 days. In Jerusalem in the Today, though, the emphasis is not are still a very long way from the day when going to die someday and that it is time fourth century, the fast was five days for on fasting as much as it is on the other every single unborn child will be allowed to for them to do penance for their sins. eight weeks. two aspects of Lent—prayers and see the light of day. The season of Lent is a time for But in the West, the practice was to almsgiving. Every Catholic church has Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s fasting, special prayers, and almsgiving fast for six days per week (excluding special services during Lent and special infamous 1973 Roe v. Wade and in preparation for Easter. It lasts officially Sundays) for six weeks, with Lent collections are taken up for some of the Doe v. Bolton decisions, it has been from Ash Wednesday until the beginning ending on Holy Saturday. Then, to make national and international charitable estimated that 55 million unborn babies of the evening Mass on Holy Thursday, 40 days, the days from Ash Wednesday activities of the Church. † in America have been killed by abortion, according to statistics supplied by Coming of Age/Karen Osborne the Guttmacher Institute—the former research arm of abortion provider Planned Parenthood. When invisibility is a curse, not a blessing The March for Life in Washington, the Back when I was a kid, I used to bag, caked with dirt and staring at the made laws codifying invisibility into Walk for Life West Coast, the Midwest think it would be really cool to be ground. People hurry past him on their legal practice. The Jim Crow laws of March for Life and pro-life demonstrations invisible. way to their offices or errands, hoping the 20th century segregated African- in various state capitals are shots in the Like any child, he won’t look up. Whether they choose Americans from the white population. pro-life arm, but these one-day annual my thoughts not to see him, or they are really that This made it much easier for the more events are simply not enough. back then were oblivious, nobody helps him. They have fortunate to treat the less fortunate as if We need to march all year long— usually all about made him invisible. they weren’t human, let alone equal. educating and lobbying for the full how invisibility I remember the invisible boy in my One of my favorite things about the protection of every single unborn person’s could benefit me. sophomore year math class. I remember New Testament is that it chronicles life and dignity. Invisibility meant that his family didn’t have a lot of Jesus’ crusade to lift the curse of And we need to regularly be present that I would be money, and he was teased relentlessly invisibility in his own time. Jesus in large numbers at the abortion mills, able to goof off as by the popular kids for wearing his older regularly paid attention to those peacefully and prayerfully denouncing the much as I wanted. It brother’s uncool hand-me-downs. He considered “invisible” in Roman murders taking place within their walls. meant that I would had no friends. The more he was teased, times—lepers, women, foreigners and Another way to keep marching is to hear what the other kids were saying the more he withdrew from the social the poor. sign up to receive legislative alerts from about me when they thought I wasn’t life of the school. Who are the invisible in your school? the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops listening. By senior year, we all had forgotten How can you help them into the light? (USCCB). Go to www.usccb.org and move Growing up, though, I discovered his name, even though he had been in Invite them to parties or game nights your cursor onto “Issues and Action.” Then that invisibility isn’t as much fun as it our classes for four years. We made him or ask them to be part of study groups click “Take Action Now.” And finally, click sounds. Our world is full of invisible invisible. or group projects. Simply compliment “Sign up for future action alerts,” type in people—the poor, the homeless, the The poor and the different make us them. Showing someone that you your contact information and click submit. abused, the quiet and the vulnerable. uncomfortable. We make them invisible are thinking of them, such as saying It’s also important to contact your state These people often don’t get the support so we don’t have to look at ourselves and “hello,” for example, or saying you like Catholic conference, www.indianacc.org, and help they need simply because realize just how badly we are doing in their outfit or what they said in class, and get on their legislative alert list. people forget they exist. Being invisible making this world a just, equal place. It’s can mean so much to someone who is During the march, I positioned myself often means not being treated like a easy to avert our eyes from the bag lady used to being overlooked. alongside of the U.S. Capitol building. human being. They are forgotten, lost, on the church steps or the nerdy girl who You can show them that they are There, together with a much older friend, treated like dirt. spends all of her time in the computer liked, that they are worth it and that they I held a banner urging marchers to stay Near my home, there is an invisible lab. If they are invisible to us, we can are valued. active in the cause all year long. man on the corner near a big downtown stay focused on our selfish needs. Our banner was part of an effort park. He is there every afternoon, Our society has a long history of (Karen Osborne writes for Catholic by the Center for Bio-Ethical Reform holding a backpack and sleeping making people invisible. We’ve even News Service.) † (www.abortionno.org) to tell the shocking truth of what abortions look like. Your Family/Bill Dodds Before the march started, a team of us mounted a display of large pictures graphically revealing the brutal, hideous, Monica Dodds is gone, but she is still with us evil reality of abortion. Monica is praying for you. You can be attending Mass, visiting family and wall. God is the ‘cheese’ we’re trying to Yes, these pictures are highly sure of that. And she is praying for me. I making sure we were making as many find. We wish we could jump up high controversial. But as with all evil, unless we thank God happy memories as possible. enough to see where we’re going. Where face it head-on, we often deny its existence. for that. She completed the main items on her do I go next? But we need to trust our As Father Frank Pavone, national director As you “bucket list,” those things she wanted instinct because we are made to return of Priests for Life (www.priestsforlife. may have to do before she died. And she enjoyed to God. org) once told me, “America will not reject heard telling people about her “chuck-it” list. “What’s the point of all of this? He abortion until America sees abortion.” or read, Obligations she no longer had to meet. said, ‘I am.’ ” In her Nobel Peace Prize acceptance my wife, At the top of the list was some dental In her work with family caregivers, speech, Blessed Teresa of Calcutta said, “I Monica, work scheduled for early March 2012. Monica stressed the idea of the presence feel the greatest destroyer of peace today who After she died, I came across a of God. Of a caregiver’s, of anyone’s, is abortion because it is a direct war, a contributed number of notes and pieces of writing ability to talk to God “right here, right direct killing, direct murder by the mother to this she had been working on throughout last now.” She would explain that it didn’t herself. … Because if a mother can kill her column, passed away on the evening of year. This is from one she titled, “Things take away hardships and heartaches, own child, what is left but for me to kill Jan. 6. She died at home, in our bedroom, I Want to Tell You.” but it helped a person better realize you, and you to kill me—there is nothing in of uterine cancer. “Rule number one: Pray. that he or she is never alone in those between.” First diagnosed in late February 2010, “Pray right here and right now. difficult times. Indeed, abortion is war waged against she found out in late February 2012 “We all have a natural compass You aren’t alone in your difficult the smallest and weakest members of that she had, at most, a year to live. guiding us to God. times. My family and I aren’t alone in humanity. War always inflicts the most She lasted 10 months and packed an “He made us because he loves us and ours. In heaven, or on Earth, we remain suffering on the most vulnerable. incredible amount of living, and loving, takes delight in watching us grow closer in the presence of God. Now in his Let’s continuously respond to the Lord’s into each one of them. to him. presence, in a new and wondrous way, call to be consistent peacemakers on behalf We knew, the whole family knew, that “If in doubt, pray. Monica is praying for you and me. She of all of our brothers and sisters—born your prayers and the prayers of so many “I look forward to resting. promised she would. She keeps her and unborn. others made a difference over those “Life is so much simpler when you word. Let’s march for life all year long! 10 months. make decisions with God. God speaks to There was a gradual decline in her each of us in a way we will understand. (Bill Dodds and his late wife, Monica, (Tony Magliano is an internationally abilities, but until the final eight days she Life is like a maze. Sometimes we know founded the Friends of St. John the syndicated social justice and peace was up and around, going out to lunch, which way to go, sometimes we hit a Caregiver.) columnist.) † The Criterion Friday, February 15, 2013 Page 13

First Sunday of Lent/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, Feb. 18 Friday, Feb. 22 Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013 Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18 The Chair of St. Peter the Greeks or foreigners, as well as to Jews, Psalm 19:8-10, 15 Apostle • Deuteronomy 26:4-10; who were part of the Chosen People. Matthew 25:31-46 1 Peter 5:1-4 • Romans 10:8-13; St. Luke’s Gospel gives us a scene also Psalm 23:1-6 • Luke 4:1-13 seen in Mark and Matthew, namely the story of the temptation of Christ by the Tuesday, Feb. 19 Matthew 16:13-19 The Book of Deuteronomy provides the devil. The identity of Jesus is made clear. Isaiah 55:10-11 first reading for this first Sunday of Lent. The Gospel says that Jesus is “full of the Psalm 34:4-7, 16-19 Saturday, Feb. 23 Deuteronomy looks to the days when Holy Spirit” (Lk 4:1). He is the Son of Matthew 6:7-15 St. Polycarp, bishop and martyr the Hebrews were God. He also is human, because the devil Deuteronomy 26:16-19 fleeing from Egyptian used food to tempt Jesus. Fasting was a slavery, and making discipline for Jesus. Wednesday, Feb. 20 Psalm 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8 an uncertain way In the exchange, the devil, so often Jonah 3:1-10 Matthew 5:43-48 across the treacherous depicted in myth as so very powerful—as Psalm 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19 Sinai Peninsula. indeed the devil is powerful—comes Luke 11:29-32 Sunday, Feb. 24 Even so, across as indecisive and struggling. The Second Sunday of Lent Deuteronomy is not devil cannot grasp the full meaning of a story of doom and Christ’s identity. The devil foolishly seeks Thursday, Feb. 21 Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 gloom. It is hopeful. to tempt Jesus not to be faithful to God but St. Peter Damian, bishop and Psalm 27:1, 7-9, 13-14 All will be well for rather to worship him. doctor Philippians 3:17-4:1 or 3:20-4:1 God’s people if they simply love him and Jesus, by contrast, is serene and strong. Esther C:12, 14-16, 23-25 Luke 9:28b-36 follow his commandments. God already He is in control. Psalm 138:1-3, 7c-8 had proven to be merciful and protective. Nevertheless, although defeated for the Matthew 7:7-12 He would not change. moment, the devil does not relent but only The decision to obey God, however, lies in wait for another opportunity. and truly to be his faithful people rested solely with the people themselves. Reflection Question Corner/Fr. Kenneth Dolye For its second reading this weekend, On Ash Wednesday, the Church invited the Church provides us with a reading us to use the season of Lent as a means to from St. Paul’s powerful Epistle to the grow in holiness. Attending weekday Mass does not Romans. The Apostle wrote this letter Never deluding us by implying that to the Christians living in Rome, the the path to holiness is a walk along an fulfill your Sunday obligation imperial capital and the center of the imagined primrose path, the Church I am an old lady, and I have been care should be taken that singing by the Mediterranean world in the first century. frankly tells us that holiness requires Qprivileged to attend daily Mass for ministers and the people not be absent As was the case with the other discipline, focus and unfailing faithfulness most of my life. in celebrations that occur on Sundays,” communities to which Paul sent letters, to God despite difficulties and the forces, The various that same provision does allow for “due the Christian community of Rome was very real in the world, that are absolutely weekend liturgies in consideration for the cultures of the living in a culture that was utterly at odds at odds with the Gospel of Jesus. our area churches are people.” So you will probably find some with the letter and the spirit of the Gospel. In so many ways, we are similar to most disconcerting Sunday Masses that are quieter than others. Surely, many of the Christian Romans had the Hebrews as they fled from Egypt and to me, and I am doubts. Surely, many were afraid because slavery to the land of prosperity and peace considering a long What ever happened to the the popular mood and indeed the political that God had promised them. We are in leave of absence. QEaster duty? order were against Christians. flight from the slavery and hopelessness My question is this: Is it still mandatory for Catholics to Paul urged these people to be strong of sin. Can a weekday receive the sacraments of reconciliation by uniting themselves to God through The first people to hear this reading Mass be designated and the Eucharist at least once a year, faith in Jesus. Paul expressly mentions the from Romans, and the reading from Luke, to fulfill the weekend obligation? during the Easter season, to remain in good Resurrection, the miracle by which Jesus, also were in flight from sin and death. (Clinton Township, Mich.) standing? (city and state withheld) crucified and dead, rose again to life. They were weak. We are weak because Reassuringly, and strong with his own selfishness attracts us. They could not see. The Sunday Mass obligation is The Church’s Code of Canon Law in determined faith, Paul tells the Romans Neither can we. Aclear. A#920 requires Catholics to receive holy that if they trust in the Lord, none will be God alone gives strength and insight. The Catechism of the Catholic Church in Communion at least once a year, during put to shame. Lent gives us the opportunity to strengthen #2181 states: “The Sunday Eucharist is the the Easter season. In the United States, the Finally, Paul insists, God’s mercy and our own resolves to resist sin, to be with foundation and confirmation of all Christian Easter season is defined for this particular life, given in Christ, are available to all, God, and in God to find our way. † practice. For this reason, the faithful are purpose as running from the first Sunday of obliged to participate in the Eucharist on Lent through Trinity Sunday, which is the days of obligation, unless excused for a Sunday after Pentecost. My Journey to God serious reason [for example, illness, the That same code in #989 says that “each care of infants] or dispensed by their own member of the faithful is obliged to confess pastor. Those who deliberately fail in this faithfully his or her grave sins at least obligation commit a grave sin.” once a year.” Note that this requirement From apostolic times, followers of Jesus applies only to “grave sins,” and that no have gathered on Sundays because that is specific time frame is mentioned other the day of Christ’s resurrection, which is the than annually. core of our faith. So a person who is not conscious of

CNS photo by Craig Robinson Craig CNS photo by The communal dimension of the any mortal sins is, at least technically, celebration has the added value of not required to go to confession at all. strengthening the faith of participants. However, the code is quick to point out St. John Chrysostom said, “You cannot pray in #988.2 that it is recommended “to the at home as at church, where there is a great Christian faithful that they also confess multitude, where exclamations are cried venial sins.” The catechism describes out to God as from one great heart, and venial sins as “everyday faults.” where there is something more: the union In the sacrament of penance, one of minds, the accord of souls, the bond encounters directly the merciful, forgiving of charity.” Christ. Received with reasonable Notice that the catechism envisions frequency, the grace of this sacrament exceptional situations where a pastor can helps the penitent to make steady progress lift the requirement for a sufficient reason. on the path to holiness. † If, for example, someone who did not drive and lived a distance from a church could find a ride only on weekdays or if Readers may submit prose a person were afflicted by agoraphobia or poetry for faith column (fear of crowds or open spaces), and was comfortable only when there was a The Criterion invites readers to submit By Sister Norma Gettelfinger, O.S.B. handful of people in attendance—in such original prose or poetry relating to faith Evergreen circumstances a pastor might well lift the or experiences of prayer for possible Sunday obligation and encourage the person publication in the “My Journey to God” How marvelous to be “evergreen” to go to Mass on a weekday instead. column. It sounds akin to “ever ready” in the Gospel (Benedictine Sister Norma But your own situation seems to be Seasonal reflections also are appreciated. To “ever compassionate” as our Heavenly Father Gettelfinger is a member of different. You just don’t like the way the Please include name, address, parish and to “ever present” to us as Jesus promised. Our Lady of Grace Monastery in liturgy is celebrated in parishes in your area telephone number with submissions. Beech Grove. A fence and a pine on Sundays. In my mind, that would not be Send material for consideration So, evergreens, continue to be “everlasting” tree stand in silhouette against the enough of a reason to dispense you. I would to “My Journey to God,” symbols of “ever alive” … setting sun on a winter day at the suggest that you look for a Sunday Mass The Criterion, 1400 N. Meridian St., of “ever seeking” the Will of God. Z Lazy B Ranch in Page, N.M.) more suited to your taste. Indianapolis, IN 46206 or e-mail to While the General Instruction of the [email protected]. † Roman Missal #40, says that “every Page 14 The Criterion Friday, February 15, 2013

Adams. Father of Nancy Archer. Scott Muckerheide. Brother of Brother of Cindy Brown, Carol Hahn, Marilyn Land, Dale, Providence Sister Catherine Mayer Cassandra Tomlinson-Adams, James and Robert Muckerheide. taught at Catholic schools for 35 years Lori Wilkerson, Joe and John Grandfather of four. Heagy. Grandfather of two. Providence Sister Catherine Mayer died on Jan. 29 at Rest in peace PICH, Josephine M., 88, Mother Theodore Hall at St. Mary-of-the-Woods. She was 82. KAISER, Jane (Corbin), 60, Most Holy Name of Jesus, Please submit in writing Brother of Kathy Lehner and Holy Family, New Albany, Beech Grove, Dec. 29. Mother The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Feb. 1 at the to our office by 10 a.m. Nancy Wehrling. Grandfather of Jan. 15. Wife of John Kaiser. of Janie Killion, Mary Frances Church of the Immaculate Conception at the motherhouse. Burial Thursday before the week of five. 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Jeffersonville, Jan. 4. Mother Hernandez, Jackie Karem, Brian sisters and brothers are During 64 years as a Sister of Providence, she ministered as an of Karen Lovan, Teresa Popp, and Tommy Schmidt. Brother included here, unless they are FREY, Lawrence, 88, St. Joseph, educator for 35 years in Catholic schools in Indiana, Illinois and Jacqueline Thomas, Charles, of Evelyn Banet, Bill and Carl natives of the archdiocese or St. Leon, Jan. 19. Husband Massachusetts. In the archdiocese, she ministered at the former David and Thomas Knight. Sister Schmidt. Grandfather of 15. have other connec­tions to it; of Doris (Hahn) Frey. Father of Jeanne Taflinger. Grand- St. Joseph School in Terre Haute from 1956-57. those are separate obituaries of Barbara Ault, Bev Stone, mother of 20. Great-grandmother SCHWARTZ, Edward J., 86, After retiring as a teacher, Sister Catherine ministered as an Betty, Bill, Brian and Robert on this page. of 30. 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Office for Pro-Life Ministry accomplish its mission in God’s Precious Infants and to Birthline’s Crisis Pregnancy The archdiocesan Office for central and southern Indiana. Intervention. Pro-Life Ministry has a solution: the That mission includes offering pro-life education and Everyone is invited to attend the event and to sponsor a 2013 Sanctity of Life Dinner and evangelization, giving pastoral care to women and men teenager, seminarian, priest or religious to attend. fundraiser from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on whose lives have been affected by abortions, and operating Registration and a cash bar will be available starting at March 14 at the Riverwalk Banquet the Birthline service that provides crisis pregnancy 6 p.m. The dinner, speaker, raffles and awards will take place Center and Lodge in Indianapolis, intervention and material assistance to women and babies from 7-9 p.m. featuring Father John Hollowell as living in poverty. Student tickets are $35, single adult tickets are $45 and the keynote speaker. “We do want to raise money for the ministry,” says married couples can attend for $85. Father Hollowell is a fitting choice Patty Arthur, administrative assistant for the Office for Special discounted table reservations are also available as as speaker of an event designed Pro-Life Ministry, “but a more important aspect is getting follows: 10 adults for $425; 10 adults, including one priest, to help the archdiocese promote high school youths, seminarians and priests to the dinner to for $375; 10 teenagers for $325; 10 teenagers, including one the sanctity of life. The pastor of educate them about the pro-life cause. priest, for $300. Fr. John Hollowell Annunciation Parish in Brazil speaks “For this reason, we keep the cost of registration very out for the sanctity of life frequently low and count on our raffle baskets to help bring in funds (For more information or to make reservations, contact and publicly in blogs, articles and at www.YouTube.com. over and above the actual cost of the dinner.” the Office for Pro-Life Ministry at 317-236-1521 or The theme for the Sanctity of Life Dinner is the The evening will also include an awards program, 800-382-9836 ext. 1521, or e-mail Maria Barnes at “Joy of Chastity.” recognizing those who have provided outstanding service to [email protected]. Donations to sponsor a priest, In regard to chastity, Father Hollowell says, “If we want to the pro-life ministry. seminarian, religious or teen can be mailed to the Office for start changing the culture, legislation is important, and so is Beverly Jones will receive the Birthline Telephone Pro-Life Ministry at 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN helping people understand the positive sides of chastity. Volunteer award, and Stephanie Hunter will be recognized 46202.) † Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes Parishes throughout the archdiocese have scheduled Indianapolis East Deanery Jeffersonville communal penance services for Lent. The following list of • Feb. 26, 7:30 p.m. at Holy Spirit • Feb. 27, 7 p.m. at St. Joseph, Corydon services was reported to The Criterion. • March 4, 7 p.m. for St. Bernadette; St. Therese of the • Feb. 28, 7 p.m. at St. Mary-of-the-Knobs, Floyd County Infant Jesus (Little Flower); and Our Lady of Lourdes, at • March 3, 4 p.m. at St. Mary, New Albany Batesville Deanery Our Lady of Lourdes • March 6, 6 p.m. at St. Anthony of Padua, Clarksville • Feb. 21, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at • March 6, 7 p.m. for Holy Cross and St. Philip Neri at • March 11, 7 p.m. at St. Joseph, Sellersburg St. Peter, Franklin County St. Philip Neri • March 12, 7 p.m. at St. Mary, Lanesville • Feb. 22, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Teresa Benedicta of the • March 12, 7 p.m. at St. Mary • March 12, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Cross, Bright • March 13, 6:30 p.m. at St. Rita Help, New Albany (individual confession) • Feb. 23, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at • March 14, 7:30 p.m. at St. Michael, Greenfield • March 14, 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul, Sellersburg St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Bright • March 20, 7 p.m. at St. Michael, Charlestown • Feb. 26, 7 p.m. at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Indianapolis North Deanery • March 24, 1 p.m. at St. John the Baptist, Starlight Aurora • March 10, 2 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas • Feb. 28, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at • March 11, 7 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Seymour Deanery St. Mary-of-the-Rock, Franklin County • March 12, 7 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas • Feb. 26, 7 p.m. for Most Sorrowful Mother of God, • March 1, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. for St. John the Baptist, Vevay, and Prince of Peace, Madison, at Prince of Peace, Dover; St. Joseph, St. Leon; St. Paul, New Alsace; and Indianapolis South Deanery Madison St. Martin, Yorkville, at St. Martin, Yorkville • March 4, 6:30 p.m. at Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ • March 10, 2 p.m. for Holy Trinity, Edinburgh, and • March 4, 6:30 p.m. at St. Lawrence, Lawrenceburg • March 10, 2 p.m. at Good Shepherd St. Rose of Lima, Franklin, at St. Rose of Lima, Franklin • March 6, 7 p.m. for St. Charles Borromeo, Milan; St. • March 12, 7 p.m. at St. Jude • March 13, 7 p.m. for Our Lady of Providence, Mary Magdalen, New Marion; St. Pius, Ripley County; • March 13, 7 p.m. at St. Mark the Evangelist Brownstown, and St. Ambrose, Seymour, at and St. John the Baptist, Osgood, at St. John the Baptist, • March 19, 7 p.m. at St. Roch St. Ambrose, Seymour Osgood • March 20, 6 p.m. at St. Barnabas • March 14, 7 p.m. at St. Bartholomew, Columbus • March 7, 7 p.m. at St. Mary, Greensburg • March 25, 7 p.m. at Our Lady of the Greenwood, • March 17, 3:30 p.m. at St. Patrick, Salem • March 12, 7 p.m. for St. Nicholas, Ripley County; Greenwood • March 17, 5 p.m. at American Martyrs, Scottsburg St. Anthony of Padua, Morris; and St. Louis, Batesville, at • March 27, 6 p.m. at St. Barnabas • March 25, 6:30 p.m. for St. Ann, Jennings St. Louis, Batesville County; St. Mary, North Vernon; and St. Joseph, • March 12, 7 p.m. for St. Denis, Jennings County; Indianapolis West Deanery Jennings County, at St. Joseph, Jennings County St. Maurice, Napoleon; and Immaculate Conception, • Feb. 16, 10 a.m. at St. Anthony Millhousen, at Immaculate Conception, Milhousen • Feb. 19, 6:30 p.m. at St. Monica Tell City Deanery • March 20, 7 p.m. for St. Joseph, Shelbyville, and • Feb. 26, 7 p.m. at Mary, Queen of Peace, Danville • March 13, 6:30 p.m. at St. Meinrad, St. Meinrad St. Vincent de Paul, Shelby County, at St. Vincent de Paul, • Feb. 28, 7 p.m. at St. Malachy, Brownsburg • March 17, 4 p.m. at St. Paul, Tell City Shelby County • March 4, 7 p.m. at St. Thomas More, Mooresville • March 20, 6:30 p.m. for St. Anne, Hamburg; St. Maurice, • March 12, 7 p.m. at St. Gabriel the Archangel Terre Haute Deanery Decatur County; and St. John the Evangelist, Enochsburg, • March 14, 7 p.m. for Holy Angels at Marian University • Feb. 21, 12:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart, Clinton at St. John the Evangelist, Enochsburg Chapel • Feb. 24, 7 p.m. at St. Joseph, Rockville • March 20, 6:30 p.m. at St. Susanna, Plainfield • March 13, 7 p.m. at St. Paul the Apostle, Greencastle Bloomington Deanery • March 20, 7 p.m. at St. Joseph • March 14, 1:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus, Terre Haute • Feb. 26, 7 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul, Bedford • March 23, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Michael the • March 14, 7 p.m. at St. Patrick, Terre Haute † • March 19, 7 p.m. at St. Agnes, Nashville Archangel • St. Christopher Parish in Indianapolis will have Connersville Deanery reconciliation each Wednesday during Lent from • Feb. 26, 7 p.m. at St. Elizabeth of Hungary, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. except during Holy Week. All Lenten activities available online Cambridge City attending should enter through the Day Chapel side door. Be sure to visit The Criterion’s Lenten Web page at • Feb. 28, 7 p.m. at St. Mary (Immaculate Conception), www.archindy.org/lent. Rushville New Albany Deanery The page consists of links to daily readings, • March 6, 7 p.m. at St. Gabriel, Connersville • Feb. 20, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Holy Family, New Albany archived Lenten columns by Archbishop Emeritus • March 7, 7 p.m. at St. Bridget of Ireland, Liberty (individual confession available every Wednesday during Daniel M. Buechlein, a full list of communal penance • March 19, following 5:30 p.m. Mass for Richmond Lent) services taking place at parishes and other features. † Catholic Community at St. Mary, Richmond • Feb. 25, 7 p.m. at St. Mary, Navilleton • March 20, 7 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima, Knightstown • Feb. 26, 7 p.m. at Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,

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