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Sunday and Daily Readings . . . . 15 Serving the ChurchCriterion in Central and Souther n Indiana Since 1960 www.archindy.org April 22, 2005 Vol. XXXXIV, No. 28 75¢ Cardinal Ratzinger, guardian of Church doctrine, elected 265th pope Cardinal Joseph

Ratzinger takes the CNS photo from Reuters name Benedict XVI

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, the 78- year-old guardian of the Church’s doctrine for the last 24 years, was elected the 265th pope and took the name Benedict XVI. Appearing at the central window of St. Peter’s Basilica on April 19, the newly elected pope smiled as he was greeted by a cheering, flag-wav- ing crowd of nearly 100,000 people. “After the great John Paul II, the cardinals elected me, a simple, hum- ble worker in the vineyard of the Lord,” Pope Benedict said, in a brief talk broadcast around the world. “I am consoled by the fact that the Lord can work and act even through insufficient instruments, and I espe- cially entrust myself to your prayers,” he said. “In the joy of the risen Lord, and trusting in his permanent help, we go forward. The Lord will help us, and Mary, his most holy mother, is on our side. Thank you,” he said. Then Pope Benedict gave his blessing to the city of Rome and to the world. He stood and listened to the endless applause that followed, smiling and raising his hands above his head. Among the few cardinals who joined him on the central balcony was U.S. Cardinal William W. Baum, Pope Benedict XVI, elected pope on April 19, waves from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican after he was announced as the 265th pope. the only voting cardinal besides the new pope to have participated in a April 24. He also said Pope Benedict in a row to elect a non-Italian pope, after previous conclave. From the side bal- would dine with the cardinals at their Italians had held the papacy for more Criterion coverage conies of the basilica facade, other Vatican residence the evening of his than 450 years. Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was cardinals appeared, smiling and wav- election, stay at the residence that night The new pope was chosen by at least elected the 256th pope as The ing to the crowd. and celebrate Mass with them the next a two-thirds majority of 115 cardinals Criterion was going to press on Vatican spokesman Joaquin morning in the Sistine Chapel. from 52 countries, who cast their ballots Tuesday. For complete coverage of Navarro-Valls announced that the Pope Benedict was the first German in secret in the Sistine Chapel. the election and installation of Pope solemn Mass for the new pope’s pope since Pope Victor II, who reigned The election came on the second day Benedict XVI, be sure to read next installation would take place on from 1055-57. It was the second conclave See POPE, page 9 week’s Criterion. † Archbishop reacts with joy to election of pope

By Brandon A. Evans said. “And as soon as they said ‘Joseph,’ Press, the archbishop had kind things to I knew it was Cardinal Ratzinger.” say of the new pope. Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein was The archbishop has a personal connec- While he acknowledged that some gathered with clergy and parish life coor- tion to the new Holy Father—they first Catholics may disapprove of the cardi- dinators in a busi- had an extended meeting when they nals’ choice, the great number of ness meeting in worked on the Catechism of the Catholic Catholics will be pleased that they again Bloomington when Church together. Archbishop Buechlein have a pope. word reached him was the head of the bishop’s committee Those who have criticized him as too of white smoke on its implemenation in the U.S. harsh don’t really know him, the arch- and bells at the That, he said, plus his own German bishop said. Vatican on April background and name, made him a famil- “He’s a humble man—very gentle, 19. iar face to then-Cardinal Ratzinger, who very patient,” he said. “He’ll talk with It was the effec- is also German. anyone who stops him in the street.” tive end of the “I met him on the street and he knew Pope Benedict XVI’s former job as the meeting, as a tele- exactly who I was,” Archbishop Prefect for the Congregation of the vision was Buechlein said. Doctrine of the Faith put him in the role Archbishop Daniel M. wheeled out and After receiving word of the election, of chief defender of Church beliefs. Buechlein the new Pope the archbishop headed back to Indian- “He did that with strength, but never Benedict XVI was apolis to immediately begin meeting with with a mean spirit,” Archbishop announced. the press. Buechlein said. “I was very moved,” the archbishop In an interview with the Associated See ARCHBISHOP, page 11 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, April 22, 2005 Cause for canonization of Bishop Bruté closer to opening lawyer, and had him send a copy of a personal holiness. Postulator in Rome biography on Bishop Bruté written by “The apostolic zeal, humility, simplic- the late Benedictine Sister Mary Salesia ity, determination, courage and confi- has been hired Godecker. Ambrosi is currently also dence in God’s will make Bishop Bruté a serving on the cause of Blessed Mother splendid model for all Catholics of our Theodore Guérin and Archbishop Fulton day,” Archbishop Buechlein said. “He is By Brandon A. Evans Sheen. a relevant model for all who are “I was very impressed with the figure involved in furthering the Church’s min- Less than a century after his death in of Bishop Bruté,” Ambrosi said. “I think istry today. 1839, Bishop Simon Bruté was already he is a wonderful example for us today “He was arguably the most influential being hailed as a saint. because he gave proof of human and theologian of the Church in the United Father Bruté, after a long career of moral qualities not common. States in his day.” educating future priests and serving as “He was never intimidated or discour- The archbishop said he believes that the spiritual director of St. Elizabeth Ann aged during his difficult life, and he any human limitations and weakness that Seton, was called by his fellow bishops never had the need for rest. He was Bishop Bruté had are eclipsed by his and Pope Gregory XVI to be the found- always enthusiastic and had a fervent holiness and zeal. ing bishop of the newly formed Diocese zeal in spreading out the word of God in Msgr. Frederick Easton, vicar of the of Vincennes in 1834. his diocese.” vicariate judicial for the archdiocese, Though he only lived for another five In his later years, Bishop Bruté spent said that Bishop Bruté shows us that years, his labors laid the foundation for agonizing days traveling on horseback to holiness is not some distant concept, but Catholicism to flourish in Indiana and the scattered outposts of Catholicism in is close to home. eastern Illinois. his vast diocese where people were hun- “That’s where the holiness is,” he In 1891, Cardinal James Gibbons said gry for the faith. said. “It’s the spirit with which you do the following: “Worthy citizens of He often wrote with passion on the ordinary things.” Vincennes, you need not go on pilgrim- role of those in his time in preparing the While Archbishop Buechlein said he ages to visit the tombs of the saints. United States to be a place where the would be happy to see the future cause There is one reposing here in your midst, Bishop Simon Bruté Catholic Church could grow. come to completion while he is still namely, the saintly founder of this dio- Upon seeing such potential or such archbishop of Indianapolis, he added cese, Right Reverend Simon Bruté.” opened by this fall—and Bishop Bruté failure, he wrote that failure would that, “I will have felt I did my duty by Now, after the passing of another cen- would be given the title “Servant of surely result “unless the occasion and simply launching the investigative tury, and after the Diocese of Vincennes God.” crisis, the only chance and moment, process. The rest is up to God and our was splintered and became the Archdio- From there, officials and committees now, be not improved to the very best; first bishop.” cese of Indianapolis, the successor to would examine every writing of Bruté’s for there can be no too great liberty of The archbishop recently named a new Bishop Bruté is seeking to have him and all that is known about him to prove best choices.” house of formation for seminarians at canonized. that he lived a life of heroic virtue. In his missionary zeal, Bishop Bruté Marian College in Indianapolis in honor Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein is At that point, he would be known as was sometimes frustrated by his own of his predecessor. That is one way of setting in place the necessary steps to “venerable,” and the cause would move limits—the German language being one building a public knowledge of Bishop open an official cause for canonization on to the next phase in the canonization of them. Bruté and honoring him that is permissi- of the late bishop. process—looking for two miracles that “I cannot express the great sorrow I ble at this point. The first steps include consulting the can be attributed to the heavenly inter- experienced when, on visiting the Jasper “Public devotion can occur only after bishops of Indiana, Illinois, Michigan vention of Bishop Bruté. [Ind.] Mission, I celebrated the Sacred beatification and in a local way,” and Wisconsin, and consulting the vari- But before any of this, the first thing Mysteries in the presence of a great Ambrosi said. “Public devotion in the ous congregations of the Vatican. that Archbishop Buechlein had to do was number of German Catholics but was whole world can occur only after canon- If no objections are received, a Nihil find a postulator for the cause—the person unable to impart to them the saving ization. Now we can devote [ourselves Obstat (“nothing stands in the way”) is who will advocate on behalf of the cause. words of our holy religion,” the bishop to] him in a private way, which means granted and an official cause could be He selected Andrea Ambrosi, a wrote. “After Holy Mass, I wept bitter that we can go to his tomb and say a tears, raised my hands to heaven and prayer.” told my sorrow to my God. As for the timeline, he said, it could “But greater was my grief when I saw be a few years for the Vatican’s Archdiocese to celebrate Year several of the people shed tears because Congregation of the Causes of Saints to [as those who spoke English informed process the positio on Bishop Bruté to of the Eucharist on June 12 me] there was no one to break the Bread determine if he is “venerable.” of Salvation for them.” He added that if a miracle is submit- By Sean Gallagher nearly 75 parishes in the archdiocese At the start of his episcopal ministry, ted early on in the process, the cause that participated in the Disciples in the late bishop had only two priests to will proceed more quickly. We are living in the middle of the Mission evangelization program. cover the expanse of his diocese, and it “It’s not in our control,” Msgr. Easton Year of the Eucharist, a year in which Karen Oddi, archdiocesan evangeliza- was a constant struggle to find well- said. “That’s where the mind of faith Pope John Paul II invited the entire tion coordinator, said that honoring suited men to help him in the ordained comes in. This is God’s deal here.” Church to enter more deeply into the those who took part in Disciples in ministry. As for the cost of opening and pursu- great mystery of Jesus revealing him- Mission is appropriate during this event. “I compared Bishop Bruté’s life to ing the cause for Bishop Bruté, it will self to us in the breaking of the bread. “It re-emphasizes the baptismal call ones of other saints and decided that we probably be around $250,000, but it Catholics throughout the archdio- of putting on Christ,” Oddi said. “The should try to bring this bishop to the could be as much as $1 million, cese will be able to do this together on experience of the Eucharist is a constant altars,” Ambrosi said, referring to the Msgr. Easton said. June 12 at Victory Field in Indianapolis reinforcement of our capacity to put on official inclusion of saints in the liturgy. But there again, he added, we rely on during “The Year of the Eucharist: Christ and to be Christ for others. And I His is an admiration of the bishop that Providence and the generosity of Celebrating the Body of Christ.” The see that that carries over into intentional Archbishop Buechlein shares and can Catholics to contribute to the canoniza- event is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. and unintentional evangelization.” trace back to his days as a seminarian. tion effort financially. During this event, there will be a The eucharistic procession, which is “With some seminary friends, I vis- Ambrosi said that there are few eucharistic procession led by Arch- the centerpiece of the archdiocese’s cel- ited the Old Cathedral [in Vincennes] causes in process for the canonization of bishop Daniel M. Buechlein. Boys and ebration of “The Year of the Eucharist: and was intrigued by our early roots and bishops. girls from parishes across the archdio- Celebrating the Body of Christ,” will the courage and zeal of our first bishop,” “I would like to ask everybody to cese, who will have recently received conclude with Benediction. Archbishop Buechlein said. “He was pray for the American Church,” he said, their First Communion, will also be Festive music provided by various able to do so much with so little by way “and especially now for the Archdiocese featured. groups of Catholics from around the arch- of human and financial resources in such of Indianapolis because it would be a Attention will also be given to the diocese will follow the prayer service. † a brief time as bishop. great honor for them to have their first “Later, I became more aware of his bishop canonized.” †

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On April 12, Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein joined Roncalli High School officials in Indianapolis to break ground A. Brandon Photo by Evans for a bold new endeavor: the construction of a 38,000-square-foot fine arts center. Besides housing an auditorium, band room, choral room and two visual arts classrooms, space is also allotted in the building for a new special education resource center, a new guidance center and a room suited for architectural design. Joseph Hollowell, president of the South Deanery high school in Indian- apolis, told the students and guests who packed the gymnasium on the day of the groundbreaking that he was “feeling very blessed and humbled.” After an assembly of song and prayer, some people processed outside for the groundbreaking. Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel, vicar gen- eral, was also in attendance at the event. He graduated from the school in 1966. He led a prayer asking “that God will bring this construction to successful com- pletion and that his protection will keep Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, second from left, poses with, from left, Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel, vicar general; Daughter of Charity Sharon Richardt, vice those who work on it safe from injury. president of mission services for St. Vincent Health in Indianapolis; Jane Killion, chairperson of Roncalli High School’s board of directors; Joseph Hollowell, “We are involved in a very unique school president, Father James Wilmoth, dean of the Indianapolis South Deanery and pastor of St. Roch Parish in Indianapolis; and Kathy Peach, chairperson project,” he said. It is a project that has of Roncalli’s fine arts department, during a groundbreaking ceremony for a new fine arts center on April 12. roots as far back as 1999 when Hollowell and others were involved in the planning variety of people in 2002, the school set capital campaign that lasted until the The goal for the campaign was set, phases. a course for the fine arts center as its big summer of 2004. It still continues, but after a feasibility study, at $3 million— A “master plan” for the school was project for the immediate future. only in trying to gather support from but the school was able to raise, at this produced and, after consultation with a What followed, Hollowell said, was a foundations, not donors. See SCHOOL, page 8 Indiana House of Representatives fails to pass school choice bill

By Brigid Curtis Ayer The tax credit aspect of Senate Bill 281 family of four. The tax credits would have in Indiana.” cannot come back this session, but Tebbe increased by $500 every two years, up to Tebbe said it’s going to take a grass- A measure to provide non-public said that non-public school choice will be $3,000 per student and up to $6,000 per roots effort to encourage non-public school school scholarships and education tax a priority issue for the Indiana Catholic family. For middle-income families earn- choice as part of Indiana’s public policy. credits for Conference next year during the 2006 ing between $33,000 and $66,000 per “The Catholic Church has been provid- Hoosier fami- Indiana General Assembly and that a year, there would have been a two-year ing education in the interest of the com- lies failed in grassroots effort is needed for a school delay. The tax credits would have begun mon good of society long before public the Indiana choice measure to pass in the future. at $500 per student, up to $1,000 per fam- education was even available in this coun- House of Tebbe, who led the non-public school ily. The amount would have increased by try. State government can play a crucial Representa- choice effort along with INPEA executive $500 every two years, up to $2,000 per role in helping non-public schools thrive, tives earlier this month, but the Indiana director Derek Redelman, said, “The con- student and up to $4,000 per family. just as it makes public policy to help busi- Catholic Conference (ICC) and the Indiana cept behind the original school choice “The bill’s failure was due in part nesses or industries thrive,” he said. “Non- Non-Public Schools Association (INPEA) measure, House Bill 1009, which was because some have a philosophical differ- public school choice is about the common will continue the fight in the months amended into Senate Bill 281, was to give ence with the idea of school choice, fear- good of society and allowing parents of all ahead. a scholarship for those families least able ing that money going toward non-public income levels, not only the rich, to have Senate Bill 281, which was defeated by to pay for a non-public school education education takes away dollars from public educational options for their children.” a narrow margin (45-54) in the House on and to provide education tax credits for all education,” Tebbe said. Tebbe said people supporting school April 11, would have provided tax credits Hoosier families giving a preferential “Also, the bill failed because of the choice need to encourage their state legis- to low- and middle-income Hoosier fami- option for the poor. state’s fiscal problem, not because Senate lators to endorse it. lies who wanted to send their children to a “Senate Bill 281 not only gave families Bill 281 actually cost the state anything, For more information about how to non-public school of their choice. least able to afford non-public education because it didn’t. We worked out the fiscal contact your legislator, log on to Because of the narrow margin, Glenn the largest tax credit, but gave them the aspect of the tax credit ahead of time in http://www.in.gov/apps/sos/legislator/sear Tebbe, ICC executive director said, “With first opportunity to receive the credits. such a way that the initial savings in the ch/ or http://www.inpea.org/howtocon- just a few more ‘yes’ votes, school choice Additional tax credits would be available bill would pay for tax credits in future tact.asp in Indiana could have become a reality dur- to all Hoosier families and phased in by years,” Tebbe added. “It failed because To learn how your legislator voted on ing this session. We need the Catholic com- income levels,” Tebbe said. public school officials were upset that Senate Bill 281, go to the ICC website at munity to continue writing letters, making Under Senate Bill 281, a $1,000 tax public schools weren’t receiving sufficient indianacc.org or contact the Indiana calls or even visiting their state elected rep- credit per student, up to $2,000 per family funds from the state. Some legislators Catholic Conference at 317-236-1455. resentatives to let them know how impor- would have been available immediately were sympathetic. And the teachers’ lob- tant the non-public school choice issue is to for the poorest families in Indiana, those bying group, the Indiana State Teachers (Brigid Curtis Ayer is a correspondent for families and children in Indiana.” earning less than $33,000 a year for a Association, is very strong and influential The Criterion.) †

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OPINION

Faith and Society/Douglas W. Kmiec Why Pope John Paul II’s

Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher William R. Bruns, Associate Publisher successor will succeed Greg A. Otolski, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus After Pope John Paul II was laid to rest, the world prayed and awaited the documents. selection of his suc- The American press took it that in the cessor. Prudently and pope’s so-called “last will” he explored Editorial mercifully, the cardi- the possibility of resignation. To the Los nals of the Church Angeles Times and others, this signaled chose to withdraw that the cardinals must explore the from press commen- equivalent of papal term limits—again tary until their work missing the point of who John Paul II was done. How was. refreshing! Term limits are needed in secular

CNS file photo by ArturoCNS file photo by Mari Before this, political regimes, otherwise the self- The New York Times absorbed never exit. Such attachment to already was handicapping front-runners, power is the precise opposite of John listing theological qualities like so many Paul II’s authentic emptying of self, planks in a party platform. There was an expressing hope that God would help usually large field of papabile, opined him, as he wrote, “to recognize until the nation’s paper of record. when I must continue this service to Throughout the coverage of John Paul’s which [you] called me.” death and funeral, the American media John Paul II knew there was evil in cast an ill-fitting political eye on the the world, from the violence of terror- future. Pundits incessantly opined on ism to the ravages of personal illness, whether the next pontiff would ordain but his message never faltered: “There is Pope John Paul II visits with Mehmet Ali Agca in a Rome prison on Dec. 27, women, relax the discipline of celibacy to no evil from which God cannot draw 1983. Their meeting came two years after Agca was arrested for shooting the enhance vocations or even rethink the forth a greater good. There is no suffer- pontiff in St. Peter’s Square. The pope publicly forgave his assailant. In 2000, Church’s teaching on abortion and contra- ing which God cannot transform into a Italy pardoned Agca and returned him to his homeland, Turkey. ception. Since the answers are no, maybe path leading to him.” and never, it’s a wonder of modern ver- Those words have special meaning bosity that the cable channels could fill for me. For the last several months, as out their demanding 24/7 schedules. much as possible, I was at my mother’s Political punditry aside, the media side as cancer worked its will. In a Limits of democracy spotlight could not help but reflect, parallel journey of faith, I watched as intentionally or not, John Paul’s lumi- my mother, like the pope, was taken to emocracy is much in the news Michalski and the late Father Jozef nous life and faith. In the worldwide the hospital then home for last good- Dthese days. President Geroge W. Tischner in 1993 at the pope’s summer embrace of his life (ecumenical and byes. There, the small comfort I could Bush praised its virtues during his inau- residence. Titled Memory and Identity: evangelical visits to 129 countries) and give her was found in an irreplaceable gural address and it appears that some Conversations Between Millenniums, it in the joyful lessons found in the coura- opportunity for self-gift—a valued of the ideas in that address came from a was published on Feb. 23 in Italy. geous suffering accompanying his death, moment for kindness and service. And new book by Natan Scharansky titled Much of the book concerns what he he magnetically attracted the serious in this mysterious way, the evil of suf- The Case for Democracy. remembers about Mehmet Ali Agca’s attention—and affection—of hundreds fering and death of my dear mother and Lest we forget who Natan attempt to assassinate him on May 13, of millions. our Holy Father brought out of grief an Scharansky is, he and his wife were 1981, but it also touches on other What drew pilgrims in such massive awakened love. both outspoken dissidents in the Soviet topics. At one point, he compares abor- numbers was John Paul’s total submis- As John Paul II wrote: “Evil does not Union back in the early 1980s. He was tion to the Holocaust, saying that both sion to the Lord’s will and, as a direct have the last word! The paschal mystery imprisoned for his views. While he derived from democratic governments result, his constant manifestation of love confirms that good is ultimately victori- was in prison, his wife continued an in conflict with God’s law. to each of us in remarkably personal ous, that life conquers death and that intellectual assault against communism He says, “It was a legally elected ways. A philosopher of the first rank, the love triumphs over hate.” The power of in the Soviet Union. In 1986, the parliament which allowed for the elec- pope would be gratified, I believe, to be this message dwarfs all things trivial and United States made a deal with the tion of Hitler in Germany in the 1930s remembered as a personalist—someone the political, and because that is so, Soviet Union that permitted the and then the same Reichstag that gave who grasps fully the unrepeatability and whomever emerges from the conclave Scharanskys to leave the Soviet Union Hitler [the political power to invade his dignity of each person fashioned in the will succeed. and move to Israel. It wasn’t too long European neighbors] and to the creation Creator’s image. Man is more than his before Natan Scharansky became head of concentration camps and for intro- reason or his freedom, the pope would (Douglas W. Kmiec is a columnist for of a faction in the Israeli Knesset. Now ducing the so-called ‘final solution’ of instruct in more than 50 major Church Catholic News Service.) † his new book has catapulted him back the Jewish question, which meant the into the news. extermination of millions of sons and Be Our Guest/Daniel Conway He appeared on NBC’s “Meet the daughters of Israel.” Press” on Feb. 13, debating with Patrick He continued, “We have to question Buchanan. Both basically agreed with the legal regulations that have been Reflections on the Mass of Christian one another about the importance of decided in the parliaments of present- democracy, but Buchanan maintained day democracies. The most direct asso- Burial for Pope John Paul II that the United States does not have a ciation which comes to mind is the abor- mission to spread democracy throughout tion laws. Parliaments which create and ROME—Thousands are gathered in crossed over to the Vatican did it the world. Scharansky insisted that there promulgate such laws must be aware St. Peter’s Square this morning [April 8] become clear where all the people were. can be no justice without democracy, that they are transgressing their powers for the funeral I am seated with journalists, and thus at least hinting that perhaps the and remain in open conflict with the law liturgy for Pope John many others, on risers high above the United States does have such a mission. of God and the law of nature.” Paul II. Many more Bernini columns looking down on the The Bush Administration hopes that The limits of democracy can be seen wait outside the altar in front of the basilica. I can see it can bring democracy to the Middle clearly by what has happened in much Vatican. We are here the clergy assembled right below us, and East, and the recent election in Iraq of Europe and is beginning to happen to pray for the repose I have a clear view of the religious lead- demonstrated that it might be able to here in the United States. Secularism of the soul of Karol ers and other dignitaries who have come achieve that objective. It would indeed now dominates the culture. People with Wojtyla and to com- to honor Pope John Paul II. be a glorious achievement if democracy a completely secular perspective are mend his body to the An hour before the service begins, the could spread throughout the Middle free to democratically enact laws that Lord. We thank God entire square is filled to overflowing. East, an area that has never known that are, as the pope put it, “in open conflict for the gift of this Only the most important dignitaries and form of government except in Israel. with the law of God and the law of pope’s life and ministry. We pray that his the cardinals who will concelebrate the We must recognize, though, that nature.” words and his example will continue to funeral Mass are still to come. Organ democracy has its limits. It is not a If the Bush Administration is suc- teach, to inspire and to challenge long music fills the square along with the panacea for all the ailments in the world. cessful at spreading democracy in the after he has returned to his heavenly constant low chatter of people speaking We agree with Winston Churchill’s Middle East, it will remain to be seen home. quietly in many different languages. famous statement that democracy is not what kind of democracy it will be. We It’s hard to believe that there are any Occasionally, spontaneous shouts of joy perfect, but it is better than any other naturally prefer that it be a secular Italians who are not in St. Peter’s Square or sung chants erupt from the groups of form of government ever tried. democracy rather than one controlled this morning (or any Poles left in pilgrims who have traveled many miles Pope John Paul II pointed out some by a militant Islam bent on destroying Poland). Absolutely everyone seems to to be here. Overhead, Italian military of the important imperfections in our culture. But it could also be a be here! The streets of Rome were helicopters pass over the square enforc- democracy in his latest book, his fifth democracy controlled by Muslims who empty this morning as I walked to the ing the “no fly zone” established by the (not including his encyclicals). The are content to live their religion Vatican. Only official vehicles were Italian government as a security book was compiled from conversations devoutly and in accord with their beliefs allowed on the streets so an eerie measure. the late pope had with Krzysztof in the law of God. silence—broken occasionally by ambu- Finally, the ceremony begins. The lance or police sirens—hovered over the bells have tolled for 15 minutes. — John F. Fink city like a dense morning fog. Only Everyone is in place. The choir begins when I reached the Tiber River and See CONWAY, page 7 The Criterion Friday, April 22, 2005 Page 5

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

SEEKING THE FACE OF THE LORD BUSCANDO LA CARA DEL SEÑOR Catholic schools give our children a great education while building faith or the 10th consecutive year, I was to achieve the distinction this year. Our giving priority value to the relationship. On the other hand, I am concerned about invited during Holy Week to pray the schoolteachers and administrators work very Providing faith formation for our children you parents who could make the financial Fsorrowful mysteries of an early morn- hard to provide the best possible education costs. sacrifices to provide a Catholic education and ing rosary with the students and faculty of for our youth. I am deeply impressed by the sacrifices faith formation for your children, but choose Bishop Chatard High School in Indianapolis. Anyone who pays attention also knows many of you parents make in order to provide not to do so. I want to encourage you to con- I am impressed by the number of students that it would be an understatement to say that Catholic education and formation for your sider that the very meaning of human life has who come for that early morning prayer. Our our students excel in competitive sports and children. You are giving a gift that will keep to do, ultimately, with our need for salvation. young people are on my mind because they other extracurricular activities associated with on giving, and it costs. So do teachers and In a secular and materialistic culture, we need need our extraordinary support perhaps more our high schools. They are held to high stan- administrators, whose salaries mean sacrifice. all the help we can get to help our youth keep than ever before. You parents also need dards when it comes to the discipline I understand that it is impossible for some a focus on the supernatural and their destiny extraordinary support because we live in a required to succeed—and to learn the art of of you to provide Catholic education for your in life. What values supersede our need for challenging culture. fair competition. children without financial assistance. I, and religious formation in the faith for the One way we adults can provide support However, all of that being said, what dis- many good folks, are working hard to make journey of life? for our youth is through our Catholic educa- tinguishes our Catholic schools is the fact more financial assistance available for more Where will our youth learn that our tion programs. Next week, I will write about that formation in the Catholic faith is a culti- of you. Catholic faith is distinctive in its emphasis on our efforts in religious education and faith vated priority. Formation in our faith is even I commend our parishes that not only “go the importance of the sacraments and our formation. This week, I want to spotlight our more important than excellence in academics the extra mile,” but even beyond in order to lifelong participation in them for our schools. or sports or other extracurricular achieve- help those families whose resources are quite salvation? A few weeks ago, we communicated ments. The catechesis that our schools pro- limited. We will continue to work hard to How can we help them understand that extraordinarily good news about the achieve- vide distinguishes us from other schools. extend these opportunities even more. the popular religiosity of suburban “mega- ment of our Catholic students in the Some public schools are beginning to I also realize there are places in the arch- churches” is not a substitute for the sacra- statewide ISTEP testing program. We not advertise that they offer “value-added” pro- diocese where we have no Catholic schools, mental life established by Christ? only surpass scores in the public system, we grams. I am not sure what they mean by this, and you parents do not have the option of How do we help them realize that we do so dramatically; we also did more than but I am sure the offerings do not include Catholic education for your children. I wish can’t make it through life without the nour- hold our own with the best of other private instruction in Catholic religious doctrine and we could have more schools available. Our ishment and strength received in the schools in the state. morality. parish religious formation programs are all sacraments? A national measure of the quality of our I have several concerns as I observe recent the more important for you and your families. More in next week’s reflection. † school system is the fact that last year five of patterns in school enrollments. The obvious our Catholic schools won a national concern is that education in our schools costs. “No Child Left Behind” Blue Ribbon School A bishop-friend often remarks that “friend- Archbishop Buechlein’s intention for vocations for April of Excellence Award. Only 50 private ship costs,” meaning that being a friend Priests: that they may joyfully and faithfully live out their priestly promises and encour- schools in the nation received that distinc- requires sacrifice—if not financial, there is age other men to embrace God’s call to the priesthood. tion. Five more of our schools are expected the sacrifice of time. Being a friend means Las escuelas católicas les proporcionan a nuestros niños una excelente educación al tiempo que construyen la fe or décimo año consecutivo fui invitado trabajan arduamente para proporcionar la Estoy profundamente impresionado con financieros para proporcionarles una durante la Semana Santa a rezar los mejor educación a nuestros jóvenes. los sacrificios que muchos de ustedes, como educación y formación de fe católica a sus PMisterios Dolorosos en un rosario Cualquiera que esté atento también sabe padres, realizan para poder proporcionarles a hijos, optan por no hacerlo. Quiero invitarlos tempranero con los estudiantes y el cuerpo de que sería un eufemismo decir que nuestros sus hijos una educación y formación católica. a que reflexionen sobre el hecho de que el maestros de la escuela secundaria Bishop estudiantes se destacan en competencias Les están dando un obsequio que rendirá sus propio sentido de la vida humana tiene que Chatard en Indianápolis. Estoy impresionado deportivas y otras actividades frutos y cuesta. Lo mismo hacen los maestros ver, en definitiva, con nuestra necesidad de con el número de estudiantes que asistieron extracurriculares en nuestras escuelas y directores, cuyos salarios implican salvación. En una cultura secular y tan temprano a dicha oración. Tengo a secundarias. Tienen estándares muy elevados sacrificio. materialista necesitamos toda la asistencia nuestros jóvenes en mente ya que ellos en lo atinente a la disciplina necesaria para Entiendo que para algunos de ustedes es que podamos obtener para ayudar a nuestros necesitan nuestro apoyo extraordinario, quizás tener éxito y para aprender el arte de una imposible proporcionarles una educación jóvenes a mantenerse concentrados en lo ahora más que nunca antes. Ustedes, padres, competencia justa. católica a sus hijos sin contar con asistencia sobrenatural y su destino en la vida. ¿Qué también necesitan apoyo extraordinario ya Sin embargo, con todo lo anterior, lo que financiera. Yo, al igual que muchos otros valores se anteponen a nuestra necesidad de que vivimos en una cultura desafiante. verdaderamente distingue a nuestras escuelas compañeros, estamos trabajando arduamente formación religiosa en la fe para la travesía Una de las maneras en que nosotros, como católicas es el hecho de que la formación en para poner a su disposición más ayuda de la vida? adultos, podemos brindarles apoyo a nuestros la fe católica es una prioridad cultivada. La financiera. Elogio a nuestras parroquias que ¿Dónde aprenderán nuestros jóvenes que jóvenes es a través de nuestros programas formación en nuestra fe es mucho más no solamente “van más allá”, sino que nuestra fe católica es única en cuanto a su educativos católicos. La próxima semana importante que la excelencia académica o sobrepasan las expectativas para ayudar a énfasis en la importancia de los sacramentos escribiré acerca de nuestros esfuerzos en deportiva, o cualquier otro logro aquellas familias cuyos recursos son bastante y nuestra participación de por vida en ellos cuanto a la educación religiosa y la formación extracurricular. La catequesis que nuestras limitados. Continuaremos trabajando para lograr nuestra salvación? de la fe. Esta semana deseo concentrar la escuelas proporcionan nos distingue de las arduamente para ampliar aun más estas ¿Cómo podemos ayudarlos a entender que atención en nuestras escuelas. demás escuelas. Algunas escuelas públicas oportunidades. la religiosidad popular de las “mega iglesias” Hace algunas semanas comunicamos han comenzado a promocionar que ofrecen También entiendo que hay lugares en la suburbanas no constituye un sustituto para la noticias extraordinarias sobre los logros de programas con “valores agregados”. No arquidiócesis donde no existen escuelas vida sacramental instituida por Cristo? nuestros estudiantes católicos en el programa entiendo bien lo que eso significa, pero estoy católicas y ustedes, padres, no tienen la ¿Cómo podemos ayudarles a entender que de evaluación estatal ISTEP. No solamente seguro de que la oferta no incluye instrucción opción de brindarle a sus hijos una educación no podemos sobrevivir en esta vida sin el sobrepasamos la puntuación del sistema en la doctrina de la religión católica y moral. católica. Ojalá tuviéramos a disposición más consuelo y la fortaleza que recibimos de los público, lo hacemos de manera espectacular; Al observar las tendencias recientes en la escuelas. Para ustedes y sus familias, nuestros sacramentos? Más en la reflexión de la además hicimos más que defendernos frente a inscripción en las escuelas, tengo varias programas parroquiales de formación próxima semana. † las otras escuelas privadas del estado. Una inquietudes. La preocupación más evidente religiosa son todavía más importantes. medida nacional de la calidad de nuestro es el costo de la educación en nuestras Por otro lado, me preocupan aquellos Traducido por: Language Training Center, sistema escolar es el hecho de que el año escuelas. Un amigo obispo señala con padres que pudiendo realizar los sacrificios Indianapolis pasado cinco de nuestras escuelas católicas frecuencia que “la amistad cuesta”, es decir, ganaron un premio Blue Ribbon School que ser amigo requiere sacrificios, si no Award. Solamente 50 escuelas en el país financieros, hay sacrificio de tiempo. Ser un La intención del Arzobispo Buechlein para vocaciones en abril recibieron tal distinción. Se espera que este amigo significa darle valor prioritario a la Sacerdotes: ¡Que ellos realicen sus promesas como sacerdotes con júbilo y fe y den año otras cinco escuelas logren dicho relación. Proporcionarles a nuestros hijos ánimo a otros hombres para que contesten la llamada de Dios al sacerdocio! galardón. Nuestros maestros y directores una formación de fe tiene un costo. Page 6 The Criterion Friday, April 22, 2005

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The Refugee Resettlement Program of the archdiocese information, call 317-902-7147. 317-787-8277, ext. 239. is looking for donations to help its ongoing ministry. The program is most in need of kitchenware (e.g. pots, pans, Nationally respected director, acting teacher and oral The sixth annual Art for Beds fundraiser, to benefit bakeware and utensils), vacuums, diapers of various sizes interpreter Lee Potts will give a free lecture and perfor- the Gennesaret Free Clinic in Indianapolis, will consist and personal care items (e.g. shampoo, soap, lotions, mance at 7 p.m. on April 16 in the Cecilian Auditorium of of two separate events. The first is a paint-out from razors, toothpaste, deodorants, combs and brushes). For the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Conservatory of 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 30 on the campus of Marian more information or to donate items, call Kelly Ellington Music. During her presentation, Potts will discuss her College, 3200 Cold Spring Road, in Indianapolis. at 317-236-7311 or 800-382-9836, ext. 7311, or e-mail thoughts on the empowerment of women and highlight Various artists will be outside painting images of different kellington@ some new findings about women and communication. The parts of the campus. Guests may freely watch them work. archindy.org. presentation is open to the public. For more information An informal wine tasting will follow from 4 p.m. to about this or other events at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 6 p.m. at the Stokely Mansion. Artwork painted that day The April Show is a one-night exhibition of the work College, call Lynn Hughes, director of public relations, at will also be available for purchase. Tickets are $15 per of Indianapolis artists who have faced homelessness, ill- 812-535-5212. person in advance and $20 per person at the door. The Art ness, poverty, handicaps and other obstacles. All are for Beds silent auction and dinner will be held from invited to this year’s show at 7 p.m. on April 29 at 322 N. Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 State 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on May 15 at Montage at Allison Pointe. Arsenal Ave. The proceeds of $8 to $500 per piece of art Road 48 W., in Bloomington, is having “A Day with For more information about these events or the Genne- go directly to the artists. For more information, call 317- Mary” on May 7. The event, billed as a day of instruc- saret Free Clinic, call Emily West at 317-972-0204 or 974-1163 or e-mail [email protected] or log on tion, devotion and intercession based on the message the clinic at 317-262-5645. to www.aprilshow.org. given at Fatima in 1917, will feature a video, conferences, the rosary, confession, enrollment in the brown scapular Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., in Indiana- and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament followed by a Awards . . . polis, is hosting a series of adult education programs procession and Benediction. For more information, call based on Scripture titled The Ascending View from 812-825-4642. Three students at Our Lady of Providence Jr./Sr. High 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on April 26, May 3, 10, 17 and 24. Jim School in Clarksville won “best of show” honors and first Welter, a member of St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis, “Rebelation Roundup: A Roncalli Rodeo,” a fund- place in the video art category during an arts competition will present the series. The cost is $75 per person. For raiser for Roncalli High School, 3300 Prague Road, in earlier this month sponsored by Indiana Farm Bureau more information, call the retreat house at 317-545-7681. Indianapolis, will be held at 5:30 p.m. on April 30 at Insurance. Evan Wells, a senior at the high school, along the school. The event features a dinner, live auction, with Adam Barczak and Scott Goodman, both juniors, Sean Gallagher, a reporter for The Criterion, will speak silent auction, raffle and student performances. The pro- will each receive $3,000 in prize money for their eight- on “Pope John Paul II and His Potential Legacy” at ceeds go toward student tuition assistance. The cost is minute video presentation titled “Toast.” A total of 7 p.m. on April 22 at Our Lady, Queen of the Apostles $65 per person or $650 for a table of 10. For more infor- 82 finalists were selected from 7,132 entries statewide in Family Center, 2884 N. 700 W., in Greenfield. For more mation or to place a reservation, call Kim Slimak at the arts competition, whose theme was “Imagination.” † Retired Illinois police officer named head of child pr otection office WASHINGTON (CNS)—The U.S. bishops have hired Msgr. Fay thanked the National Review Board and “Child sex abuse has embarrassed all Catholics. If I can the second female law enforcement officer to head their senior USCCB staff for helping with the search for the new help, I’m happy to do so,” she said on April 15. office that is responsible for executive director. The challenges now are “to remain vigilant” and to helping them apply their child “Teresa Kettelkamp brings an extraordinary wealth help dioceses and eparchies strengthen prevention and sex abuse prevention policies. of experience and complete commitment to the protection education programs, she said. She is Teresa Kettelkamp, of children and young people,” he said. “I look forward to “There are still victims out there,” she said. “The who helped conduct the the contributions she will make in further strengthening this Church environment is better now for victims to come for- annual audits in 2003 and crucially important work for the Church in our country.” ward.” 2004 of U.S. dioceses and Kettelkamp, after retiring from the state police, became Dioceses and eparchies have mechanisms in place such Eastern-rite eparchies to mon- part of the teams organized by the Gavin Group Inc., of as victims’ assistance coordinators, review boards to itor compliance with the bish- Boston and contracted by the child protection office to quickly examine allegations and safe-environment educa- ops’ abuse policies. conduct the annual audits of dioceses and eparchies. She tion programs, she said. The announcement of her was a member of teams that visited 16 dioceses and Regarding the review of the charter and the legal norms appointment as executive eparchies in 2003 and 2004. accompanying it that the bishops plan to carry out at their director of the U.S. bishops’ Her Illinois police work at one time involved supervis- June meeting in Chicago, Kettelkamp said she favors Office of Child and Youth ing 28 specially trained agents in the department responsi- keeping the “zero tolerance” policy by which any priest or Teresa Kettelkamp Protection was made on ble for the investigation and recovery of missing children. deacon found to have abused a child—even if only once— April 15 in a statement by Msgr. William Fay, general sec- Many of the children were victims of sexual abuse. is removed from ministry. retary of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. As head of the forensic service, she managed the “There is no one time,” she said. “There may be only Kettelkamp retired in 2003 as deputy director of the second largest forensic system in the nation and the one credible accusation that comes forward. But you can’t Illinois State Police Division of Forensic Services after third largest in the world. Her office provided laboratory discount the fact that he offended before or will offend 29 years with the Illinois police force. She was the first services to local, state and federal criminal justice again.” woman to attain the rank of colonel in the Illinois State agencies. Kettelkamp also opposed suggestions to develop differ- Police. Kettelkamp began her state police career investigating ent levels of penalties for different types of child sex Kettelkamp began her new post at USCCB headquarters white-collar crime and public corruption cases. She was abuse. in Washington on April 13. She replaced Kathleen also in charge of the Division of Internal Investigation, Advocates of graduated penalties have argued that a McChesney, who resigned in February after heading the which handles cases of misconduct in the agency and in cleric who only touches a child should not be given the office since its inception in December 2002. McChesney the executive branch of the state government. same penalty as a cleric who has raped numerous was the highest ranking female official in the FBI before Kettelkamp has lived in Springfield, Ill., where she has children. taking the USCCB post. been a lector and extraordinary minister of holy “A lesser crime is a red flag to a more serious prob- “I’ll work tirelessly to continue to give victims a voice, Communion at the Cathedral of the Immaculate lem,” she said. “If you abuse trust, you don’t have a place to encourage them to come forward for healing and to Conception. in the clergy of the Catholic Church.” strengthen the protection mechanisms for children which In an interview with Catholic News Service, Kettelkamp said that the sex abuse scandal has not were implemented in the charter,” Kettelkamp said, refer- Kettelkamp described herself as a “strong Catholic” shaken her faith. ring to the bishops’ 2002 “Charter for the Protection of whose growing concern for the Church caused her to seek “The faith can’t hinge on man’s imperfections,” she Children and Young People.” involvement in child abuse prevention programs. said. † A-1 Glass Block, Inc. 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organized neatly into a particular point of view—close- Holy Communion. CONWAY ups of Cardinal Ratzinger preaching the homily, wide- Pope John Paul II was deeply devoted to the continued from page 4 angle shots of the cardinals gathered around the altar, Eucharist. He once wrote about his more than 50 years aerial views of the enormous crowds. But none of this as a priest celebrating the Eucharist, “For over half a to chant, and the procession emerges from the basilica. can convey the overwhelming sense of awe that I feel century, every day …. my faith has been able to recog- The simple cypress coffin, which contains the body of being here in the midst of this multitude. nize in the consecrated bread and wine the divine Pope John Paul II, is carried by the pallbearers to its I can honestly say that I have never experienced any- Wayfarer who joined the two disciples on the road to place of honor in front of the outdoor altar that has been thing like this before. Grief, and an overwhelming sense Emmaus and opened their eyes to the light and their erected on a huge platform in front of St. Peter’s of this pope’s absence, is combined with joy and rever- hearts to new hope.” Basilica. The cardinals follow in procession. They rev- ent awe at the power of this simple liturgy to express The Sanctus proclaims the holiness of God. I wonder erence the altar and take their places. The dean of the these profound emotions and, at the same time, to point what it means to be holy (as God is holy). I know that College of Cardinals, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of beyond them to the holiness of God! Jesus is the answer to this question (and all important Bavaria, who is the principle celebrant, proclaims the The ritual of the Church seeks to make this experi- questions). He was holy because there was no discrep- opening prayer. ence of mystery accessible to us every day in the cele- ancy between what he said and what he did. He was a The liturgy proceeds with an elegant simplicity. This bration of the Eucharist. Obviously, it would not be pos- fully integrated, authentic and sinless human being. is fitting, of course, for a pope’s funeral, but it is also sible (or even desirable) to recreate the feelings we are Because he was both God and man, the holiness of God something that Pope John Paul II took seriously. The experiencing today. But the mystery is the same. In could be seen in his eyes, and the love of God could be pope believed that the Eucharist is truly a “sacred ban- every Mass, no matter where it is celebrated, no matter experienced in his presence and his healing touch. quet” in which the simplicity of the signs conceals what who attends, and no matter what the occasion may be, Throughout St. Peter’s Square, there are placards car- he called “the unfathomable holiness of God.” the holiness of God is presented to us in all its unfath- ried by pilgrims that contain only one word: Santo. This Solemnity and simplicity come together in this funeral omability. And—even more wondrously—in every Mass, is the Italian word for saint—someone whose life reflects Mass. Following the introductory prayers and the singing God shares himself with us in the most intimate way the holiness of God. Do the people who are carrying of the Kyrie, the Liturgy of the Word is celebrated. The possible through the gift of Christ’s body and blood in See FUNERAL, page 20 first reading, from the Acts of the Apostles, is read in Spanish. The responsorial psalm is chanted in Latin, and a second reading is read in English. Later on, following the homily and the Creed, prayers will be offered in French, Swahili, Filipino, Polish, German and Portuguese. While Latin remains the official language of the Church, and of this funeral Mass, there is a deliber- ate attempt to recognize and reflect the cultural diversity of the Church. Pope John Paul II was keenly aware of the importance of local languages and customs, and he was a strong pro- ponent of national pride and ethnic heritage. But he was also a powerful advocate for unity in the Church and in the world community. In the face of grave international crises and bitter regional conflicts, he forcefully reminded us all that we are one family of God—distinct as individuals and local communities, but united in our common humanity as children of God and sisters and brothers to all. The proclamation of the Gospel includes the words of Jesus to the Apostle Peter. Three times, the Lord asks, “Do you love me?” And each time, Peter responds with growing intensity, “Lord, you know that I love you!” To which Jesus replies: “Feed my sheep.” The image of the Good Shepherd was especially important to Pope John Paul II. He took seriously the Lord’s admonition that, “The good shepherd knows his sheep, and they know him.” He personally encountered millions of people all over the world. And yet he longed to know each and every one of us personally! Following the Gospel, Cardinal Ratzinger delivers the homily in Italian. I am only able to pick up occasional words or phrases, but the Italian nun sitting next to me enthusiastically endorses everything the cardinal is say- ing. Along with thousands of others, she regularly inter- rupts the homily with applause. Afterward, the choir intones the Credo. What we believe is a mystery that is totally incomprehensible to us. But throughout human history, God has revealed to us who God is, who we are called to be, and how the Church is the sign and instrument of God’s grace in the unfolding history of our salvation. We declare our faith in the Triune God and in the mission of the one, holy and apostolic Church. Pope John Paul II was a passionate believer. He saw the entire history of the human race as a journey toward holiness. The pope was eager to help us understand that holiness is not “some kind of extraordinary existence possible only for a few uncommon heroes.” He insisted that “the ways of holiness are many, according to the vocation of each individual.” The Creed is followed by prayers. Recited in various languages, and following the proscribed ritual of the Roman liturgy, these prayers also express what is in the hearts of people everywhere who thank God for the life and ministry of Pope John Paul II, and who long for the peace of Christ in our individual lives, and in our fami- lies, local communities and world. As the gifts of bread and wine are prepared, the choir sings. The echoes of this plainsong chant fill the immen- sity of the square and reverberate through the loudspeak- ers. The coffin, the altar and the assembly are reverenced with incense. Everywhere you look, there are vivid litur- gical vestments, flags and banners that fill the square with color. There is nothing sentimental about this funeral ser- vice, but all the individual elements of this ancient ritual (the sights and sounds and smells) come together to pro- duce a profoundly moving and emotional effect on those of us who are gathered here this morning. We are an immense multitude of diverse people who represent all ages, races, and nationalities—and all social, political and economic circumstances. But we are united now, by the grace of God, in our admiration and respect for this one man. It is nearly impossible to describe the powerful effect that being here has on the thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square. Television makes it possible for mil- lions throughout the world to share in this experience, but it cannot be like being here. On TV, everything is Page 8 The Criterion Friday, April 22, 2005 SCHOOL continued from page 3 point, about $4.7 million. A. Brandon Photo by Evans That answers the questions that Hollowell said he and others had at first: “Can it really be done? Will Catholics support this type of effort?” Now that the support has been given, construction of the building is under way and should be completed by June 2006. “It’s just so exciting to see it finally come to fruition,” Hollowell said in a later interview. “Nobody’s done anything like this in the archdiocese for close to 50 years now.” He considers the fine arts center a resource not just for the school, but also for the archdiocese. Archbishop Buechlein gave his prayers to the project and spoke to the hundreds of people gathered about the benefits of the new center. “You know,” he said, “we live in a society that now more than ever is dependent upon visual images for learn- ing and for faith. “Your school will have a chance to produce quality, faith-based perfor- mances [and] artwork that is important to the evangelization of our Christian Students and friends of Roncalli High School in Indianapolis attend a special assembly, which was followed by a groundbreaking ceremony, to pray for the faith. success of the construction of a new fine arts center. “I commend your efforts to counteract the culture, that when it comes to visual Of the 1,030 students at the school, “About 550 of those students are doubt that it will impact the quality of arts too often places an emphasis on about half are involved in fine arts, involved either in a fine arts class or in experience that we’re able to offer them. violence than on morality.” Hollowell said. our programs,” he said. “So there’s no No doubt whatsoever.” † Seminarians told good preaching must be their top priority as priests ST. MEINRAD, Ind. (CNS)— ahead of administration, organizing April 14-17 at the Benedictines’ Saint Reilly delivered a banquet address on Redemptorist Father Tom Forrest told an sports teams or anything else,” he said. Meinrad Archabbey. “Giving Priestly Identity a Future Full of audience of 150 U.S. seminarians gath- Father Forrest is international director “There’s no one more interesting, Hope.” ered at Saint Meinrad School of of Evangelization 2000, the Church’s more worth talking about than Jesus Participants included Saint Meinrad’s Theology that as parish priests they must worldwide evangelization effort based in Christ,” he said. “He was a poor carpen- newly elected Archabbot Justin DuVall; put effective preaching “at the top” of Washington. He made the comments in ter from a slum town. ... But he changed Indianapolis Archbishop Daniel M. their list of duties. an address at the 2005 National Catholic the direction of the world. How? By Buechlein of Indianapolis, himself a for- The job of preaching “stands miles Seminarian Conference held on being the greatest orator, the most pow- mer president-rector of the seminary; erful preacher this world has ever Bishop Gerald A. Gettelfinger of heard.” Evansville, Ind., also an alumnus of The animated, gray-haired priest drew Saint Meinrad; and Bishop John C. laughter when he said: “When Jesus Nienstedt of New Ulm, Minn. spoke to the dead, they obeyed him and Benedictine Father Mark O’Keefe, rose. I’d call that effective speaking.” president-rector of Saint Meinrad Got Father Forrest spent 23 years doing Seminary, said that the school’s seminari- mission work among the poor. He now ans planned and carried out the confer- travels the globe, often speaking at inter- ence, doing everything from serving Mass faith charismatic conferences. He was to serving pizza and leading prayer ser- Questions? heading to Poland the week after the vices, hikes and basketball and soccer seminarians conference. games. He told the seminarians, “There are Saint Meinrad seminarian Dennis Find the answers in the two different reactions to Catholic Schenkel said it was important to listen preaching today. One is anguish—and to the speakers, but said “the biggest rea- new, 2005 edition of the sleeping. The other is the thrill and son for the conference is to network with delight of being lifted up and set on fire. one another.” Directory and Yearbook People complained that the pope [John It was the second time the monastery for the Archdiocese of Paul II] had too much to say. That’s not in rural southern Indiana has hosted the the problem. The problem is: Too many national conference. Participants came Indianapolis. priests have nothing to say.” from Oregon, Wisconsin, New Jersey “If you’re an effective speaker,” and many points in between, represent- Father Forrest said, “you will bring ing 24 dioceses and 27 seminaries and ust off the presses, the new direc- about a total transformation of the lis- houses of formation. Jtory contains up-to-date informa- tener. ... If you’re inspirational, you will The gathering’s theme about hope tion about parishes, pastors, parish instill a determination, a hope, a took on added meaning as the seminari- staff, schools, school staff, religious strength, an optimism. You must give ans anticipated the results of the con- education staff, archdiocesan adminis- people optimism for growing in holi- clave in Rome to elect the next pope. tration, offices and agencies, telephone numbers, ness.” On April 19, white smoke and bells at Mass times, addresses, e-mail addresses, photos of and biographical Pointing to a picture of Pope John the Vatican signaled that the cardinals had information about pastors, parish life coordinators, religious women Paul II that stood in candlelight before elected Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of and men ministering in the archdiocese, Catholic chaplaincies, the podium, the speaker said, “Here is Germany as the 265th pope. He took the hospitals, colleges and other institutions. the ultimate optimist.” name Pope Benedict XVI. • More than 300 pages of information you can use. Father Forrest quoted U.S. statistics The seminarians expressed, to a man, • Products and services offered by 88 advertisers. on depression and suicide. He told the their hope for a pontiff who would group, “Your job is to rouse people up, adhere firmly to his predecessor’s teach- • The resource for finding your way around the local Church. to get them some hope. This kind of suc- ings. • Still only $22.50 ($3.95 shipping and handling). cess doesn’t depend on human talent. It Jeremy Wind, a seminary student at depends on your spirituality and your Saint Meinrad, said the Church needs Order Today! Please send _____ copies of the Archdiocesan Directory and faith convictions. People have to hear “someone with the same enthusiasm and Yearbook at $22.50 per copy, plus $3.95 S&H. your belief in your voice. Fellas, you youthful outlook that John Paul had.” Name ______have to pray! And the prayer is: ‘Holy Mitchel Bedel, from St. John Vianney Spirit, use me.’” College Seminary in the Archdiocese of Address ______The event’s other speakers also St. Paul-Minneapolis, said he hoped for City/State/Zip ______echoed the theme of the conference, “someone like John Paul, with a lot of which was “A Future Full of Hope.” guts to stand up to the world with the Telephone ______Enclosed is my check in the amount of $______Auxiliary Bishop Felipe de Jesus Church’s teaching.” Or charge my: ❏ Visa ❏MasterCard Account No. ______Estevez of Miami spoke on “Bringing Dustin Schultz, of Mount St. Mary’s Hope to the People of God.” Author and Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md., said the Exp. Date ______Signature______lecturer Christopher West discussed Pope late pope’s “ability to love was amazing. Make check payableto: Criterion Press, Inc. John Paul II’s “theology of the body” in He loved the young, the old, the rich, the Mail check and order form to: Criterion Press, Inc., P.O. Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717 his presentation called “Giving Hope as poor. He definitely was a witness of a Healthy Celibate Priest.” Saint Christ’s love. When I’m a priest, I hope I Meinrad’s retired Archabbot Lambert have an ounce of the love that he had.” † The Criterion Friday, April 22, 2005 Page 9 POPE continued from page 1 CNS photo from Reuters of the voting, presumably on the fourth ballot. It was a surprisingly quick con- clusion of a conclave that began with many potential candidates and no clear favorite. The day before, Cardinal Ratzinger had opened the conclave with a stern warning about moral relativism and ide- ological currents that have buffeted the Church in recent decades. “The small boat of thought of many Christians has often been tossed about by these waves—thrown from one extreme to the other: from Marxism to liberalism, even to libertinism; from col- lectivism to radical individualism; from atheism to a vague religious mysticism; from agnosticism to syncretism,” he said. “Every day, new sects are created and what St. Paul says about human trickery comes true, with cunning which tries to draw people into error,” he said. Having a clear faith today is often labeled “fun- damentalism,” he said. As the prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith since 1981, Pope Benedict was on the front lines of numerous theological and pastoral con- troversies. He was described by Vatican officials who worked with him as a kind and prayerful theologian and a gentler man than the one often portrayed in the media as an inquisitor. He made the biggest headlines when Nuns cheer as white smoke rises from the chimney above the Sistine Chapel, indicating a new pope has been selected. German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, his congregation silenced or excommuni- who was elected pope by the world’s cardinals, chose the name Pope Benedict XVI. cated theologians, withdrew Church approval of certain books, helped rewrite the priesthood, ought to belong entirely liturgical translations, set boundaries on to him,” he wrote. He said the Church ecumenical dialogues, took over the han- often seems like “a boat about to sink, a

dling of cases of clergy sex abuse boat taking in water on every side.” CNS photo from Reuters against minors, curbed the role of bish- “The soiled garments and face of your ops’ conferences and pressured religious Church throw us into confusion. Yet it is orders to suspend wayward members. we ourselves who have soiled them! It is Pope Benedict’s election was we who betray you time and time again,” announced in Latin to a waiting world he wrote. from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica. “Have mercy on your Church,” he A massive crowd of young and old filled prayed. “When we fall, we drag you St. Peter’s Square and welcomed the down to earth, and Satan laughs, for he news with cheers and waves of applause. hopes that you will not be able to rise White smoke poured from the Sistine from that fall; he hopes that being Chapel chimney at 5:49 p.m. signaling dragged down in the fall of your Church, that the cardinals had chosen a successor you will remain prostrate and over- to Pope John Paul II. At 6:04 p.m., the powered.” bells of St. Peter’s Basilica began peal- At Pope John Paul’s funeral, Cardinal ing continuously to confirm the election. Ratzinger spoke movingly of the late At 6:40 p.m., Chilean Cardinal Jorge pontiff, telling a crowd of several hun- Medina Estevez, the senior cardinal in dred thousand: “We can be sure that our the order of deacons, appeared at the beloved pope is standing today at the basilica balcony and intoned to the window of the Father’s house, that he crowd in Latin: “Dear brothers and sis- sees us and blesses us.” White smoke rises from the chimney above the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel indicating a new pope has ters, I announce to you a great joy. We Born in Marktl am Inn on April 16, been elected on April 19. have a pope.” 1927, his priestly studies began early, He continued: “The most eminent and but were interrupted by World War II. reverend lordship, Lord Joseph Cardinal While he was a seminarian, school of the Holy Roman Church Ratzinger.” officials enrolled him in the Hitler Youth The crowd in the square burst into program, but he soon stopped going to

applause. Some jumped for joy, some meetings. After being drafted in 1943, he Wiechec Nancy CNS photo by knelt to pray and some simply stood and served for a year on an anti-aircraft unit watched. that tracked Allied bombardments. At the During their pre-conclave meetings, end of the war, he spent time in a journalists tracked Cardinal Ratzinger’s U.S. prisoner-of-war camp before being rising status among cardinal-electors, but released. most sources doubted he would obtain Ordained in 1951, he received a doc- the 77 votes needed to win. He was seen torate and a licentiate in theology from as divisive by some in the Church, and the University of Munich, where he many thought the cardinals would studied until 1957. He taught dogma and choose someone with more pastoral fundamental theology at the University experience. of Freising in 1958-59, then lectured at In the end, the cardinals turned to a the University of Bonn in 1959-1969, at man who offered doctrinal firmness, a Munster in 1963-66 and at Tubingen sharp intellect and a clear vision of the from 1966-69. In 1969, he was threats facing the Church and the faith. appointed professor of dogma and of the In the days before and after the pope’s history of dogmas at the University of death, he emphasized his concerns about Regensburg, where he also served as the urgent challenges facing the Church. vice president until 1977. In meditations written for the Way of A theological consultant to West the Cross at the Rome Colosseum on German Cardinal Joseph Frings, he Good Friday, March 25, he said too attended the Second Vatican Council as many Catholics continue to scorn and an expert or peritus. At the council, he scourge Jesus in his Church. was said to have played an influential “Christ suffers in his own Church,” he role in discussions among the German- said. He described “the falling of many speaking participants and gained a repu- Christians away from Christ and into a tation as a progressive theologian. godless secularism,” but also the fall of He was named a member of the those Catholics who abuse the sacra- International Theological Commission in ments or their positions in the Church. 1969. Pope Paul VI appointed him arch- “How much filth there is in the bishop of Munich and Freising in 1977 Pope Benedict XVI waves to the crowd in St. Peter’s Square on April 19 after being announced as the Church, and even among those who, in and named him a cardinal later that year. † 265th pontiff. Page 10 The Criterion Friday, April 22, 2005 Pope Benedict one of the most r espected, controversial theologians

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—As the He said modern theologians are guiding light on doctrinal issues during among those who have mistakenly Pope John Paul II’s pontificate, Pope applied relativistic concepts to religion Benedict XVI is considered one of the and ethics. He said Jesus is widely seen most respected, influential and contro- today as “one religious leader among versial members of the College of others,” concepts like dogma are viewed Cardinals. as too inflexible and the Church is

Since 1981, the 78-year-old Pope Max Rossi, Catholic Press Photo CNS photo by accused of intransigence. Benedict—regarded as one of the Pope Benedict has been particularly Church’s sharpest theologians—has sensitive to wayward trends in Asian the- headed the Congregation for the ology, especially as they find popular Doctrine of the Faith, the Vatican depart- expression. He banned the best-selling ment charged with defending orthodoxy books of a late Jesuit theologian from in virtually every area of Church life. India and declared a Sri Lankan theolo- Over the years, Pope Benedict met gian excommunicated for his writings on quietly once a week with Pope John Paul Mary and the faith. The Sri Lankan the- to discuss doctrinal and other major ologian later reconciled with the Church. issues facing the Church. Insiders said After review by Pope Benedict’s con- his influence was second to none when it gregation, U.S. Father Charles Curran, came to setting Church priorities and who questioned Church teaching against directions and responding to moral and artificial birth control, was removed doctrinal challenges. from his teaching position at The From November 2002 until his elec- Catholic University of America in tion, he was dean of the College of Washington in 1987. Earlier this year, Cardinals, a key position in the time Pope Benedict made a similar judgment between popes. Pope Benedict presided about Jesuit Father Roger Haight, who over the preconclave meetings of cardi- was banned from teaching Catholic the- nals in Rome, set agendas for discussion ology over his book touching on the and action, and was responsible for a divinity and salvific mediation of Jesus. number of procedural decisions during The pope also has focused on ordi- the conclave. nary Catholics, saying there can be no White-haired and soft-spoken, Pope compromise on dissent by the lay faith- Benedict comes across in person as a ful. He helped prepare a papal instruc- thoughtful and precise intellectual with a tion on the subject in 1998 and accompa- dry sense of humor. A frequent partici- nied it with his own commentary warn- pant at Vatican press conferences, he is a ing Catholics they would put themselves familiar figure to the international group outside the communion of the Church if of reporters who cover the Church. they reject its teachings on eight specific He is also well-known by the Church issues. hierarchy around the world, and his The same year, he issued a document speeches at cardinal consistories, synods on papal primacy—a topic of intense of bishops and other assemblies often ecumenical discussion—saying that, as a have the weight of a keynote address. matter of faith, only the pope has the When Pope Benedict spoke as a cardinal, authority to make changes in his univer- people listened. sal ministry. Sometimes his remarks were bluntly Pope Benedict’s theological ideas are critical on such diverse topics as dissi- based on years of study, pastoral min- dent theologians, liberation theology, istry and Vatican experience. Born in “abuses” in lay ministry, homosexuality, Marktl am Inn on April 16, 1927, the son women as priests, feminism among nuns, of a rural policeman, the pope moved premarital sex, abortion, liturgical with his family several times during his reform and rock music. younger years. His priestly studies began As Pope John Paul’s pontificate early, but were interrupted by World developed, some Vatican observers said War II. Pope Benedict’s influence grew. In a book of memoirs, Pope Benedict “He’s become the last check on every- recalled that while a seminarian he was thing, the final word on orthodoxy. enrolled by school officials in the Hitler Everything is passed through his congre- Youth program; he soon stopped going gation,” one Vatican official said in to meetings. After being drafted in 1943, 1998. he served for a year on an anti-aircraft “I’m not the Grand Inquisitor,” Pope unit that tracked Allied bombardments. Benedict once said in an interview, refer- At the end of the war, he spent time in a ring to the head of a medieval Church U.S. prisoner-of-war camp before being tribunal focusing on heresy. released. But to the outside world, he has been Ordained in 1951, he received a doc- known as the Vatican’s enforcer. He torate and a licentiate in theology from made the biggest headlines when his the University of Munich, where he congregation silenced or excommuni- studied until 1957. He taught dogma and cated theologians, withdrew Church fundamental theology at the University approval of certain books, helped rewrite of Freising in 1958-59, then lectured at liturgical translations, set boundaries on the University of Bonn in 1959-69, at ecumenical dialogues, took over the han- Munster in 1963-66 and at Tubingen dling of cases of clergy sex abuse from 1966-69. In 1969, he was against minors, curbed the role of bish- appointed professor of dogma and of the ops’ conferences and pressured religious history of dogmas at the University of orders to suspend wayward members. Regensburg, where he also served as In 2003, the doctrinal congregation vice president until 1977. issued a document that said Catholic A theological consultant to West politicians must not ignore essential German Cardinal Joseph Frings, he came Church teachings, particularly on human to the Second Vatican Council as an life. That set the stage for a long debate expert or peritus. At the council, he was during the 2004 U.S. election campaign said to have played an influential role in on whether Democratic Sen. John F. Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, who was elected pope on April 19, celebrates Mass at Rome’s Basilica of discussions among the German-speaking Kerry, a Catholic who supports legalized Santa Maria in Trastevere on April 20, 2002, marking his 75th birthday and 25th anniversary as a participants and gained a reputation as a abortion, should be given Communion. bishop. The cardinal, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, submitted his resigna- progressive theologian. Pope Benedict’s congregation also tion to Pope John Paul II on his April 16 birthday, as required by canon law, but the late pope did not After the council, he published sev- published a document asking Catholic accept his resignation. eral major books, including Introduction lawmakers to fight a growing movement to Christianity, Dogma and Revelation to legalize same-sex marriage. doctrinal congregation, Pope Benedict faith: relativism. He said relativism is an and Eschatology. He was named a mem- Pope Benedict has frequently criti- zeroed in on liberation theology as the especially difficult problem for the ber of the International Theological cized the growth of Church bureaucracy most urgent challenge to the faith. He Church because its main ideas—compro- Commission in 1969. and its output of studies, reports and silenced Latin American theologians mise and a rejection of absolute posi- Pope Paul VI appointed him arch- meetings. Asked once whether the like Franciscan Father Leonardo Boff tions—are so deeply imbedded in demo- bishop of Munich and Freising in 1977 Vatican would operate better in and guided the preparation of two cratic society. and named him a cardinal the following Germany, he responded, “What a disas- Vatican documents that condemned More and more, he has warned, any- year. ter! The Church would be too organized. the use of Marxist political concepts thing religious is considered “subjec- Before his election, Pope Benedict “The saints were people of creativity, in Catholic theology. tive.” As a result, he said, in places like lived in an apartment just outside the not bureaucratic functionaries,” he But after the collapse of Marxism his native Germany the issue of abortion Vatican’s St. Anne’s Gate. He walked to added. as a global ideology, Pope Benedict is being confronted with “political cor- work daily across St. Peter’s Square, In his first decade at the helm of the identified a new, central threat to the rectness” instead of moral judgment. rarely attracting people’s notice. † The Criterion Friday, April 22, 2005 Page 11 ARCHBISHOP continued from page 1

“He’s certainly one of the greatest the- A. Brandon Photo by Evans ologians—remember, he was one of the young theologians in the Second Vatican Council,” he said. The hand of the new pope can be seen in the various decrees and documents of that council, he added. The archbishop also mentioned that this summer he will be leading a group of 170 youth, young adults and chaperones on a pilgrimage to Rome, Assisi and Cologne, Germany, for World Youth Day 2005. It is an event that, given the German background of the new pope, will proba- bly now be immensely popular—and that the new pope will surely attend. “He’s probably already got his ticket,” the archbishop said. “I’m sure he’ll carry on the love that John Paul II had for our youth.” As a Benedictine himself, the arch- bishop said he is pleased that the new pope took the name of St. Benedict. “Benedict is the patron of Europe,” he said, and at the same time he and his monastic life are considered foundational to the civilization of modern Europe. With the secularization of Europe already on the mind of Pope Benedict XVI, the archbishop speculated that these reasons may have contributed to his choice of the name. “But also, I think it was a way to dis- tinguish his papacy from … the last pope,” he said. Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein gives an interview to Ken Kusmer, a reporter with the Associated Press, on the topic of the election of Cardinal Joseph When asked how this pope will stand Ratzinger as Pope Benedict XVI, while John Harrell takes his photograph. in relation to Pope John Paul II, he asserted that this pope will certainly style. Paul II, and yet he’s his own person,” the course and, at the same time, to bring his uphold the doctrinal legacy and ministry “And that is because he was such a archbishop said of Benedict XVI. “I own unique aura of holiness to the of the late pontiff, but will bring his own key figure in the administration of John think he can be counted on to stay the papacy.” † Leaders of religious orders react in hope to the election By Sean Gallagher “The Sisters of Providence will certainly be praying for Benedict XVI,” Leaders of religious orders in the arch- she said. “I hope that the pope will show

diocese who were able to be contacted the same leadership that he did during Sean Gallagher Photo by shortly after the white smoke flowed from Vatican Council II. He was very much in the Sistine Chapel expressed hope in reac- the forefront of a lot that came out of tion to the election of Pope Benedict XVI. Vatican Council II.” Benedictine Archabbot Justin DuVall Carmelite Sister Anne Brackman, pri- was visiting Indianapolis when the papal oress of the Monastery of St. Joseph in election occurred. Terre Haute, also spoke of the pope’s role In an interview with The Criterion at in that council which ended 40 years ago the Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara when expressing her hopes for his ministry. Catholic Center, he gave thanks for the “I see him as someone who will con- election and spoke about the new pope in tinue the spirit of Vatican II because he light of Jesus’ command to St. Peter in was personally present during the deliber- Luke 22:32 to “strengthen your brothers.” ations… ,” she said. “He was certainly “We are grateful to God for providing a caught up in the tremendous work of the shepherd again for the Church,” he said, spirit that Vatican II really was. I believe “and we look forward to him strengthening that he has tried to continue to implement all of us in the Catholic faith as the Lord that along with John Paul II.” said about St. Peter.” In a written statement, Franciscan Archabbot Justin Sister Jean Marie also commented on Cleveland, congrega- the fact that the new tional minister of the pope chose the name “I see him as someone Sisters of the Third of Benedict, the who will continue the Order of St. Francis in founder of the reli- Oldenburg, conveyed gious order of which spirit of Vatican II the hopes of the sisters he is a member. because he was she leads for the new Benedictine Archabbot Justin DuVall, leader of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, stands next to a painting of “It does conjure up personally present during Pope Benedict. St. Benedict by Benedictine Father Donald Walpole, also a monk of the southern Indiana monastery, on St. Benedict as patron “Joined with the April 19, in the Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center in Indianapolis. Archabbot Justin com- of Europe,” he said. “I the deliberations…” Church throughout the mented on Pope Benedict XVI taking the name of St. Benedict, the sixth-century founder of his reli- wonder if he perhaps world, we congratulate gious order. is seeing the patron- Pope Benedict XVI,” age of St. Benedict over the culture of she said. “We ask the Spirit to guide him A woman stand- Europe as an important thing for him.” as he accepts the challenge of his papal ing near a Benedictine Sister Carol Falkner, pri- responsibilities. We pray with and for him German flag reacts as white

oress of Our Lady of Grace Monastery in that he will reflect the love of the CNS photo from Reuters Beech Grove, also reflected on the Holy Shepherd, Jesus, as he ministers to all the smoke rises Father’s choice of name in her reaction to faithful regardless of culture, age, conser- from the chim- the election. vative or liberal ideals, or differing points ney above the “As he bears the name of our founder, of view.” Vatican’s Sistine St. Benedict, we pray that Pope Benedict Little Sister of the Poor Geraldine Chapel, indicat- XVI may be a man who, through the Holy Harvie, superior of her community based ing that a new Spirit, grows in wisdom, listens to all the at the St. Augustine Home for the Aged in pope has been faithful and seeks counsel,” she said. “Just Indianapolis, said that her sisters were elected. as St. Benedict knew when it was impor- pleased by the election’s outcome and are tant to hold firm and when to adapt, may already praying for Pope Benedict. Pope Benedict seek to find common “Our sisters are delighted and we feel ground as he responds to the needs of that our new Holy Father is the right one today’s Church and world.” to follow Pope John Paul II,” she said. Providence Sister Ann Margaret “We’re very happy and we feel that the O’Hara, general superior of the Sisters of Holy Spirit has acted as always. And we Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, wish him every blessing and every happi- offered in the name of her community ness. We feel that he will lead the Church prayers and hopes for the new pope. in faith, hope and love.” † Page 12 The Criterion Friday, April 22, 2005 Habemus papam CNS photo by Nancy Wiechec Nancy CNS photo by CNS photo by Nancy Wiechec Nancy CNS photo by Students from the North American College cheer as bells ring in St. Peter’s Square announcing the election of a new pope. In the center is seminarian Ryan Moravitz of Ely, Minn. CNS photo by Alessia Guiliani, Catholic Press Photo CNS photo by

Pope Benedict XVI waves to the crowd in St. Peter’s Square on April 19 after being announced as the 265th pontiff. CNS photo from Reuters

Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger and the late Pope John Paul II are seen together at the altar during the Easter Vigil in St. Peter’s Basilica on March 30, 2002. CNS photo by Nancy Wiechec Nancy CNS photo by

Father Georg Ratzinger, the 81-year-old brother of Pope Benedict XVI, watches an April 18 Mass from his home in Regensburg, Germany. The Mass, televised from the Vatican, was celebrated by his A group of American young people pray the rosary in St. Peter’s Square as they wait to see if a new brother, then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, who was elected pope on April 19. pope will be elected on April 19. A supplement to Catholic newspapers published by Catholic News Service, 3211 Fourth Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017-1100. All contents are copyrighted © 2005 by Catholic News FaithAlive! Service. Prayer helps people cope with challenges of daily life By David Michael Thomas hurt. Then I went out to the garage to find that our car had a flat tire. It is tempting to believe that life is My wife said, “Call Triple A. We’re supposed to be smooth sailing, always covered.” peaceful and calm. I couldn’t do that. I had a doctor’s W.P.Wittman CNS photo by It’s a belief, however, that can leave us appointment in less than half an hour. It feeling confused when a crisis develops. would take Triple A easily that long to We wonder, “What went wrong?” find our house. I had to change the tire Let me simply say here that, as an myself. When I got to the tire store, they adult, a parent and now a grandparent, I told me the tire had to be replaced, but have learned that my life is more like rid- that size was out of stock. ing a roller coaster than sailing smoothly Then the grade report for one of our over placid waters. There are lots of ups daughters came in the mail. In two sub- and downs. jects, she had dropped a level. I have noticed that the life of Jesus In the same mail came a bill that I had was much the same. forgotten to pay. They were threatening He had some really great days—like “collection.” when he was able to offer life-giving wis- Well, you get the point. As I said, the dom to the Samaritan woman at the well. day was turning out to be a downer. But there were bad days too—like Two years ago, I needed heart toward the end of his life when his clos- repair—angioplasty, like thousands of est followers were arguing about which other people. My doctor told me that as one would be first. They had missed far as he could tell, the primary reason I something essential in his teachings. And had this difficulty with plaque build-up It is tempting to believe that life is supposed to be smooth sailing every day. In reality, life is often like if they got it wrong, wouldn’t everyone was that I had too much stress in my a roller coaster ride. else? life. You need to take care of that, he Just today, I had a “down day.” My warned me. come to believe are “inevitable” occur- need to take care of myself during chal- right knee, the one I injured as a teen, How should I deal with all these “ups rences? As a concerned parent, what am lenging times. I don’t want to fall into flared up again, 50 years later. I was hav- and downs” in life? Or more to the I to do? discouragement and confusion. I need to ing a great deal of difficulty walking point, how should I deal with all the I have had to develop a way of dealing “keep cool.” down the stairs of our home. Every step problems and disappointments that I can with these pressures that addresses the I remember a scene in the movie problems and preserves my health. You Apollo 13 in which one of the astronauts might call these “practices” my survival said quietly after their ship was damaged Parish programs offer support rules. They work fairly well. I’ve drawn that they should first make a list of what them from a variety of sources. they had on board their disabled space- By Fr. Dan Danielson Parish members visit the homebound, First, when faced with a challenge, I craft. bring them the Eucharist weekly and try not to react right away. Parents and families need to do the It is a significant challenge for a parish spend time with them, and provide Floods of emotion, especially those of same thing. What resources do you have to respond to the diversified concerns of respite care for those who look after an frustration or anger, guarantee cloudy at hand to deal with whatever the diffi- today’s two-parent, single-parent, blended aged relative. There is a parish-based thinking. So, if possible, I take a breath culty might be? or extended families. marriage program so people can get and try to quiet myself. Then I begin to Think of ways to at least begin There is no way any parish can meet some support for their marriage while it think. addressing the issue. Some problems are all the needs of its families, but the parish is healthy, not just when they get in trou- If I can remember to do so, I also say a huge and can only be approached one can serve as a facilitator, bringing people ble and need a referral to Retrouvaille for prayer—something along the lines of the step at a time. together so they can serve one another. reconciliation. acceptance prayer that asks for God’s And remain hopeful. Studies of trou- At times, a parish is a referral source Other parish groups help parents of help to discern between what can be bled families say that the presence of where people come to locate help with gay children, survivors of breast cancer, changed and what can’t. hope, along with a belief that they can particular problems with a teenager, fam- young mothers and single parents. A Then I try to break up whatever the “do it,” often spells the difference ily member with addiction issues or morning Bible study group also offers issue might be into manageable pieces. between success and failure. someone who needs professional counsel- childcare. Mostly, I try to stay calm. While we’ve heard it many times, the ing involving medical or legal interven- The parish cannot do everything, but I also ask myself whether I have to old saying that God will never give us tion. Often, the parish staff can refer has a wonderful opportunity to bring tackle whatever the difficulty is alone. more than we can handle is worth remem- parishioners to a list of professionals. parishioners together to support each Like many firstborns, I tend toward bering. The parish staff also can gather people other. The parish family, in all its variety, “a messianic approach” in which I try to Lastly, enjoy the ride. together to support and help one another. is the “ecclesiola,” the “little church,” solve problems all by myself. That’s not Our parish provides a group for those where Christ dwells every day. good. So I consciously seek help from (David Michael Thomas is a former pro- seeking employment, offers meeting space others. My first helper is my wife. Then fessor of family ministry at Regis for AA and Al-Anon groups and provides (Father Dan Danielson is pastor of the I work toward seeking the assistance of University in Denver and is now a con- programs for people recovering from Catholic Community of Pleasanton, our children, neighbors and friends. sultant with Benziger Publishing divorce or experiencing bereavement. Calif.) † I can’t emphasize too strongly how I Company.) † Discussion Point Make time to listen to others This Week’s Question “We should pray together and spend more time together. Families have to set aside time to be What can family members do to reduce stress, increase communication and express care during times together, which shows we care.” (Marilyn Kathol, of trouble at home? Norfolk, Neb.) “We must be available to listen. Sometimes we don’t “I’m big on prayer—probably praying together if it’s a know that we’re needed by another person because family concern. ... Also, getting together to discuss they don’t come to us. By being available and insight- problems with older kids a couple of times a week is a ful to the person, they will come to us. Also, praying way of expressing care and concern.” (Vera Wiest, for that person is of utmost importance.” (Barbara Fort Atkinson, Iowa) DeGaetano, Hixson, Tenn.) Lend Us Your Voice “We do that at the dinner table. The television is never on. Sometimes we play calming music or light a can- An upcoming edition asks: Did you ever feel you

Northwest Indiana Catholic dle then go around the table and ask each person what simply had to regain control of your time? How did was best and worst about their day. We can celebrate you do it? the good things and offer concern or reassurances for the challenges. Then I do dinner dishes with one of my To respond for possible publication, write to Faith three children for some one-on-one time.” (Gail Alive! at 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. Klofstad, Salt Lake City, Utah) 20017-1100. † Karen Callaway, CNS photo by Page 14 The Criterion Friday, April 22, 2005 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Parish Diary/Fr Peter J. Daly. Jesus in the Gospels: Jews’ leaders r eject him Me, Mom and

See Matthew 9:14-17 and 12:1-14, Mark 2:18- say to you.” These men spent their lives But Jesus didn’t stop there. Pope John Paul II 3:6, Luke 5:33-6-11 following the Torah and its rituals so they “Something greater than the temple is naturally resented being told that they here,” he said, and, “The Son of Man is Like most priests, I have a personal Why did the Jewish religious leaders— were wrong. Lord of the Sabbath.” He was claiming to memory of John Paul II. Mine involves the Sadducees, the Pharisees and the They asked, for example, why Jesus have supreme authority over the law. For the pope and my scribes—reject Jesus? and his disciples didn’t fast, only to be the Pharisees, that was an unpardonable mother. I learned to You would think that told that one doesn’t fast when the bride- claim. value them both more. Jesus would have a groom is present, but that they would fast There was still another Sabbath When I returned to natural affinity toward after he is taken away from them. There episode. Jesus entered a synagogue and Rome as a graduate them. would be no fasting during Jesus’ earthly found a man with a withered hand. This student in 1990, I was Through the cen- ministry. That hardly helped Jesus. In the time, the Pharisees were watching to see given the privilege of turies, these leaders Old Testament, God was Israel’s bride- if he, would cure on the Sabbath, not concelebrating a daily had developed groom. doubting, apparently, that Jesus could do Mass with the pope in detailed and precise On one Sabbath, Jesus’ disciples it. This time, according to Mark’s Gospel, his private chapel. rules around their reli- picked the heads of grain while walking Jesus showed anger and grief—the first Every day, the gious rituals—what to through a field of grain. The Pharisees time in the Gospels that he showed emo- pope offered Mass in a different language eat and what not to eat, with whom to eat considered that to be reaping—obviously tion—at their hardness of heart. From to accommodate the many visitors to and with whom not to eat, ceremonial a violation of the law that forbade work then on, he would frequently be angry Rome. On Tuesdays, he generally cele- washings to cleanse ritual uncleanliness on the Sabbath. This time, Jesus reminded with the Pharisees. brated in English. and, particularly, what could or could not them of the episode in the First Book of All this was too much for the There were always so many English- be done on the Sabbath. For some, these Samuel (Sm 21:2-7) when King David’s Pharisees. They went out and met with speaking visitors in Rome, and it was rituals had become an end in themselves. men were hungry and the priests shared the Herodians to see how they could put pretty difficult to gain admission. He took Now Jesus came along and ignored with them bread that had been conse- Jesus to death. The Herodians weren’t only about 100 visitors per day. My some of those rules. He made it clear that crated to God. (In Mark’s account, but not another Jewish group like the Sadducees request kept getting turned down—until he considered attachment to some of them in Matthew’s and Luke’s, the priest who and Pharisees. They were followers of my mother came to visit. as a barrier to true religion. He even had shared the bread is incorrectly identified Herod Antipas, tetrarch of Galilee and The pope had a soft spot for priests’ the audacity to think that he could add to as Abiathar. It actually was Ahimelech, Perea. If they were to put Jesus to death mothers. He lost his own mother, Emilia, the Torah: “It is written,” he said, “but I Abiathar’s father.) in Galilee, they required his approval. † when he was 9. He missed her always. The rector of the graduate student Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes house where I was living suggested, “Tell the ceremonies office that your mother is visiting. You will get a ticket.” Stand up, world, your daddy is passing Immediately, I got two tickets to the next Tuesday English Mass. The recent death of Pope John Paul II pronouncement. But even when or if we leader, and they responded. Suddenly, he We got little sleep the night before. My reminded me of a line spoken about the disagreed, we had to admit that he was a force to be reckoned with world- mother agonized over what to wear. She Atticus Finch charac- always preached the ideal, which is the wide. His messages earned respectful opted for a black suit. She stayed up late ter in the novel true mission of the Church. God calls us attention. ironing and repairing it. To Kill a Mocking- to perfection, partly through instruction The pope also turned his attention to We got up about 3 a.m. By 4 a.m., we bird. As Atticus by the Church, but that doesn’t mean equally important human divisions, such were making our way through the dark, leaves the courtroom we’ll be perfect. Nor was the pope, as he as distrust between Jews and Christians, deserted streets of Rome. It was pouring where he’s trying to was the first to admit. and hostility between Christian denomi- rain. Though we found a cab, we were defend a black man The astonishing worldwide respect for nations. He apologized for past sins of soaking wet when we got to the Vatican. in a racist town, the pope was centered mainly on his Catholics in these matters, and made At the entrance to the Apostolic Palace, someone says to his efforts to win Eastern Europe away from many efforts to heal and unite people we passed through security then made our little girl, “Stand up, Godless communism, and back to faith of all religions. He demonstrated the way up the long staircase to the papal Scout. Your daddy is in a loving and merciful God in whose virtue of forgiveness dramatically when apartments. passing.” image we’re made. he personally forgave the man who tried Just outside the pope’s private chapel, Our daddy passed recently, and the In doing so, he drove one of the to kill him. my mother and I were separated. I changed whole world stood up in respect. This wedges that ultimately caused the fall of In youth, the pope was an admirable into my alb and stole for Mass. Priests pope had been leader of the Catholic the Berlin Wall and everything it repre- figure of a man and a priest—athletic, were seated in the front rows. I wound up Church for so long that most of us sented, including the Soviet Union. And intelligent, cultured, paternal and inde- in the front row on the end. To my right thought of him as our daddy and could he did it, not by physical force, but by fatigable. In old age, he gave us another through a doorway, I remember a semi- hardly remember his predecessors. moral authority. example of how to live as a person suf- darkened eucharistic chapel. There was a Indeed, he seemed to be the father of all At the time the pope visited Poland fering infirmity, pain and the indignities chair and kneeler before the Blessed thoughtful people throughout the world, and inspired the people to revolt against of old age. Sacrament. I did not see anyone at first. religious or not. communism, the papacy was not held in He was indeed the wise father of his As we sat there, I became aware of a When his health failed and he was wide regard politically. Somehow, family until he died. groaning sound coming from the eucharis- struggling to carry out his duties, the despite the impressive spiritual renewal This “servant of the servants of God” tic chapel. I looked more carefully and pope was asked why he didn’t resign begun by Pope John XXIII in Vatican II, truly served his God and those for whom saw the pope lying prostrate before the and retire. “Does the father of a family the role of a pope was considered a kind he was responsible. We can only pray to Blessed Sacrament. He was praying in a ever retire as their father?” he asked. of irrelevant anachronism in the interna- follow his example. kind of groan. I remembered the line from Good answer. tional scheme of things. St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans: “We do Some of us did not always agree with John Paul II changed all that merely (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul not know how to pray as we ought, but the pope, which is OK considering that by the force of truth. He told the Polish the Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a the Spirit intercedes for us with sighs and he never made an infallible dogmatic people “Be not afraid” with God as their regular columnist for The Criterion.) † groans unutterable.” After a minute or so, he got up, vested and joined us. I wondered what heavy weight he was Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogler Meister carrying. Later that day, we read that mass graves of priests and nuns killed during Don’t let the clock or calendar unner ve us the Stalin era had been found in Ukraine. I don’t know if that caused his groaning, “Let me advise thee not to talk of thy- My father suggested that I kiss away her faithful to the Lord, family and friends, but I suddenly realized what a heavy bur- self as being old. There is something in tears, and I did; but that scene at the and our faith. It also helps to be loving den he carried for the Church. ‘mind cure’ after all; kitchen table popped into my head on and pleasant, compassionate and consid- I also became aware for the first time and if thee continually most of her birthdays after that—and she erate, helpful and hopeful, grateful and that he was a mystic. He was lost in mys- talks of thyself as lived into her early 80s. giving—to everyone, not just those we tical prayer. being old, thee may When I turned 39, I purposely shrugged know who mirror the best qualities. It is After Mass, we lined up just outside perhaps bring on it off. Nor did it bother me when I reached much more difficult to be all that to peo- the papal chapel. The pope greeted each some of the infirmi- the half-century mark. Rather than ponder- ple who constantly complain or test our one of us and gave us a rosary. ties of age. At least I ing age, I would rather think positively, patience, but that is what the Lord When he came to me and my mother, would not risk it if I remembering poet Robert Browning’s expects. we were introduced by his assistant: were thee …” words, “Grow old along with me; the best Here are a few healthy-aging tips, “Father Peter Daly and his mother, Edith.” Since reading those is yet to be.” (I once said that to a gentle- some of them sent by an older friend in a He glanced at me, but took my words of advice from man turning 70 and he jokingly responded far-away state. However, they are appro- mother’s hand. Then he looked at me and Hannah Witall Smith (1832-1911), I’ve with “Define best.”) priate for anyone of any age. In fact, I raised his index finger. “Your mother,” he been more conscious of “thinking young” Growing old gracefully is a reminder of have shared these with my 21-year-old said. It was a little admonition to cherish than ever before. Although Smith’s lan- Hannah Smith’s ideas: Don’t constantly grandson. her. Then he was gone. guage is very Quakerly, since that’s the worry about age, lest it hit you in the face “Stay close to God. Nurture your spirit. I bought a photo of the three of us from faith she and her husband followed, it is earlier than necessary—and urge yourself Eat healthily. Be physically active. Limit the official photographer’s office. My also charming. So is her other advice at to think young. alcohol and avoid tobacco. Retain a sense mother said, “There you are with the most www.withchrist.org/MJS/whitall.htm. If we concentrate on the negative, how of humor. Exercise your mind. Control important person in the Church and the Age is relative! The older one gets, can we stay positive? Remember what stress. Stay socially connected. Keep a most important person in your life.” the farther away one pushes the idea of H.G. Wells once wrote: “Do not allow the positive attitude. Plan ahead.” I’m sure the pope would have agreed aging. When my mother turned 39, I clock and calendar to blind us to the fact on that pecking order. unintentionally said something to make that each moment of life is a miracle and a (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of her cry. I cannot remember what that mystery.” Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, is (Father Peter J. Daly is a columnist for was, but it was undoubtedly tactless. However, life is only good if we stay a regular columnist for The Criterion.) † Catholic News Service.) † The Criterion Friday, April 22, 2005 Page 15

Fifth Sunday of Easter/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, April 25 Psalm 96:1-3, 10 Sunday, April 24, 2005 Mark, Evangelist John 15:9-11 1 Peter 5:5b-14 • Acts 6:1-7 bonded with Christ. Psalm 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17 Friday, April 29 For the last reading, the Church this • 1 Peter 2:4-9 Mark 16:15-20 Catherine of Siena, doctor of • John 14:1-12 weekend offers us a passage from the Gospel of St. John. the Church It is not a Resurrection Narrative. In a Tuesday, April 26 Acts 15:22-31 The Acts of the Apostles again fur- discourse with the Apostles, Jesus notes Acts 14:19-28 Psalm 57:8-10, 12 nishes the first reading for a weekend in their unease after predicting a future Psalm 145:10-13ab, 21 John 15:12-17 the season of Easter. without the Lord’s apparent presence. These readings are He will not desert them. Finally, the John 14:27-31a very interesting in Lord insists that “the way, the truth and Saturday, April 30 their revelation of life the life” belongs only to the Son of Wednesday, April 27 Pius V, pope in the earliest God. Acts 15:1-6 Acts 16:1-10 Christian community. Psalm 122:1-5 Psalm 100:1-3, 5 In this reading, the Reflection John 15:1-8 John 15:18-21 Apostles once more Easter is almost a month past. The assume the role of Church led us through the joy and relief leadership in the of Easter. He lives! Thursday, April 28 Sunday, May 1 Church. The people in Through the readings at Masses in Peter Chanel, priest and Sixth Sunday of Easter the Christian community respected this weekends gone by, the Church told us martyr Acts 8:5-8, 14-17 leadership, expected it and wanted it. that the Risen Lord had contact with Louis Mary de Montfort, priest Psalm 66:1-7, 16, 20 Jerusalem, where the community was, believers and still taught them and hardly could have been called a major strengthened them, as with the disciples Acts 15:7-21 1 Peter 3:15-18 city in the Roman Empire at the time, but at Emmaus and the doubting Thomas. John 14:15-21 it was certainly one of the major cities in Now, this weekend, realistically, the Palestine at the time. Church addresses the fact that we as Caesarea, in the suburbs of modern human beings alive 2,000 years after the Tel Aviv, was the Roman provincial capi- Resurrection—and in a world very differ- Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen tal and a principal seaport for the region. ent from that of the Apostolic Era, but However, Jerusalem’s historic and reli- also very similar to it—face our own gious standing among the Jews, its size problems and dilemmas. and its location would have made it a city It reassures us and sets certain princi- Fatima is named after of consequence for the area. ples. Jesus also lives in our day. He lives Since Jerusalem had some sophistica- in the community of Christians. This tion, its population was a mix of Jews community is not a vague collection of Muhammad’s daughter and of foreigners, to whom Acts refers to people of good will who are all doing as “Greek” whether they were from their own thing. Rather, it is a community Is it true that the town of Fatima, of possibly well-meaning but theologi- Greece or not. of people determined to be saints and Qwhere our Blessed Mother appeared, cally unsound devotional attitudes about Those who cared for the needy—and very visibly united in their devotion to is named after a Mary have arisen in the Church. widows were very needy—seemed to the Apostles. Muslim woman? As far back as the fourth century, a prefer Jews. The Apostles responded that It is a community for which active, I was told this is a sect called Collyridians was condemned their task was to teach the Gospel. and uncompromising, attention to the sign of the future by St. Epiphanius, the acerbic Christian However, they did not dismiss the obliga- needs of others is obvious. Very impor- conversion of author and bishop, for offering sacrifices tion to care for the needy. tant among these needs is the need to Muslims to Christ. to Mary. Instead, they chose seven holy men— know God and to be reconciled with (Texas) Much later, Pope Benedict XIV felt it “Greeks”—to be deacons. It was an exer- God. necessary to condemn an 18th-century cise not just of organization, but also of Hence, the Church now, and the Muhammad, Franciscan Recollect who apparently innovation, in the name of Jesus. Church long ago in Jerusalem, is obliged Awho lived about advocated worship of Mary in the First Peter is the source of the second to teach about God. It also is required to 600 years after Eucharist. reading, as it was last week. help the needy. Neither is an expendable Christ, had a daughter named Fatima. In the past—I think not as much any This reading reaffirms that Jesus is option or something nice to do, but The town of Fatima was apparently more—Protestants often erroneously central to salvation. He is of God. He is inessential. named after her. used the word “mariolatry” to accuse the cornerstone. He is the cornerstone in Finally, the Church provides ministers. Centuries later, when Muslims occu- Catholics of what they considered Zion, in other words, the fulfillment of But the community must advance and pied much of southern Europe, an offi- excessive devotion to Mary. God’s long plan of salvation. encourage these ministers, who, critically, cial in the area of Portugal that includes Christian theology, however, has a The epistle then challenges Christians must themselves be holy. Fatima also had a daughter by this word, “latria,” to designate the kind of to be faithful to their calling. They are It is a message for us here and now. † name. She married a Catholic and honor and worship due to God alone. became a Catholic. Another word, “dulia,” designates the Some have seen the appearance of honor given to saints. My Journey to God Mary at Fatima as a sign of eventual As the greatest of saints, Mary better relations between Muslims and receives the highest honor (“hyperdulia”) Christians. in the Church, apart from Jesus himself As many are aware, Muslim tradition and the Father and the Holy Spirit. Prayers from the Pew has a great devotion to Mary as the But the Church never forgets that she mother of Jesus, whom they consider a is only human and that, as she said in For Pope John Paul II Toward something more he could distinguished prophet. The Koran even the Magnificat (Lk 1:47), God is her explore. believes in her immaculate conception savior as well as ours. Two windows washed The tousled curls, the sudden smile, and the virgin birth. Unfortunately, some people, in their By pilgrim tears Such was your heaven for a while. In fact, in its many references to the overenthusiasm or sometimes lack of Formed, drop by drop, Though all seemed lost on Calvary mother of Jesus, the Koran seems to rely knowledge of traditional Christian Throughout the years Still fresh your springtime memory. significantly on the apocryphal Christian belief, lose this Catholic balance. Some By longing hearts Gospel of Mary. people go so far as to suggest that if That time endears. St. Joseph After his death, Muhammad wrote to Jesus is deaf to our needs or reluctant to his daughter, “You will be the most help, we need only go to Mary and she We wait beneath St. Joseph, not by words but deeds, blessed lady of all women in Paradise, will obtain what he will not. The windowsill You showed the strength that patience after Mary.” To imply that she outshines him in Aware that you needs. mercy or compassion, that if we’re in Are with us still Anxiety, when quelled by trust, A Protestant friend of mine, speaking trouble she will do for us what he will Not as we wish Can fashion sanctity from dust. Qof our devotion to the Virgin Mary, not, only dishonors the mother of our called it “mariolatry.” She said we Lord. But by God’s will. Remember us when daily strife should worship no one but Jesus, and If we keep this perspective, the honor Becomes a part of splintered life. Remembering Springtime believes we put her on the same level as and reverence we have for Mary can be The warp of sin, help us allay. God. nothing but a source of joy to her Son. Young mother Mary, do you miss From crooked lines, make straight our I have never heard the word. What Beginning with the Gospels, she never The dusty paths of Nazareth, way. does it mean? Is that what we call our has been in competition with him, nor The carefree strolls, the lesser chores You showed the joy of honest toil, devotion to her? (New York) has he with her. With his small hand tucked into yours? Once menial, you made it royal. You must have kissed each tiny toe O prince who never wore a crown, The word “mariolatry” comes from (A free brochure answering questions At least a dozen times or so You turned our thinking upside down. AMary and the Greek word “latria,” that Catholics ask about Mary, the Then watched him toddle ’cross the which means worship. Literally, there- mother of Jesus, is available by sending floor By Dorothy M. Colgan fore, it means worship of Mary, and a stamped, self-addressed envelope to does not describe the reverence that Father John Dietzen, Box 3315, Peoria, (Dorothy M. Colgan is a member of St. Meinrad Parish in St. Meinrad. She is the Catholics and many other Christians Ill. 61612. Questions may be sent to mother of Benedictine Father Prior Tobias Colgan.) properly give her. Father Dietzen at the same address or by Throughout Christian history, a variety e-mail in care of [email protected].) † Page 16 The Criterion Friday, April 22, 2005

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St. Charles Borromeo Church, Our Lady of Perpetual Help mance, “Wonderful Town,” ogist,” Benedictine Brother John Monthly chapel, 2222 E. Third St., Bloom- Church, 1752 Scheller Lane, 7:30 p.m., student artwork Mark Falkenhain, presenter. St. Christopher Parish, 5301 W. Fourth Tuesdays ington. Adoration of the Blessed New Albany. Adoration con- gallery, 5:30 p.m. $5 per person. Information: www.saintmein 16th St., Indianapolis. Euchre Marian Center of Indianapolis, Sacrament, noon-6 p.m. cluding with confessions at rad.edu or mzoeller@saintmein party, 1:45 p.m., $3 per person. 3356 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. 6 p.m. Benediction, 6:45 p.m. April 30 St. Vincent de Paul Church, 1723 rad.edu. Indiana Convention Center, Saga- “12-Step Spirituality” tapes, MKVS and DM Center, Rexville “I” St., Bedford. Exposition of more Ballroom, 200 S. 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Citing Old and New Indiana Death Row inmate that I will see him again. … had a genius IQ.” Testament references, the Bill J. Benefiel, who was It’s still hard to know that he She showed the gathering Catechism of the Catholic convicted of rape and murder was involved in something a photograph of Wallace Church and other sources, Wyand MaryPhoto by Ann in 1987 and diagnosed with like that. It was very hard to standing with his arms she examined Church teach- latent schizophrenia, was reconcile that because the around his two spiritual ings on capital punishment. scheduled to be executed by man that I knew would not advisers that was taken eight “There are arguments … chemical injection on have done that.” hours before his execution. in the Old Testament against April 21 at the Indiana State She said watching her “He was very happy, as imposing the death penalty,” Prison in Michigan City, Ind. brother be executed by lethal you can see from the picture, she said. “The first murderer Benefiel’s attorneys and injection at the Michigan City and very much at peace in the Old Testament was not opponents of the death prison was “the most horrific before his execution,” Nagy punished by death. … When penalty asked Gov. Mitch thing I’ve ever experienced.” said. “I think that executions Cain killed Abel, God pro- Daniels to commute his capi- It was hard growing up in are more difficult on the fam- tected Cain from elimination tal sentence to life in prison Evansville, she said, where ily members of the person for his offense. He put a mark without parole because of his people knew the family. executed, the victims of the on him so that no one would mental illness, a schizotypal “Do not ignore the family crimes, and the witnesses— harm Cain (Gn 4:15).” personality disorder charac- of the offender because the community—which par- In the New Testament, terized by suspicion, halluci- they’re hurting too,” Wallace- ticipates in the execution. In Nagy said, “… Jesus called nations and inability to per- Mason said. “No one wanted many ways, those are new upon his disciples to be mer- ceive reality. to really reach out to us over victims to the original crime ciful … and discouraged a Benefiel was convicted of the years. But at the end, which was committed.” spirit of vengeance.” kidnapping, confining and some people did.” Nagy discussed two ques- Citing the Sermon on the raping two women, and kill- Attorney Sarah Nagy, a tions—“Does society have Mount (Mt 5:21-22), Nagy ing one of the rape victims, a St. Simon the Apostle parish- the right to put a criminal to said, “Jesus establishes and Terre Haute resident, in 1987. ioner from Indianapolis, death for committing a explains the new law, which His birth mother sold him represented Wallace in the heinous offense?” and “If is to replace the old law. He Kathleen Wallace-Mason of Evansville holds a photograph of her for adoption to a woman who appeals phase of his capital society does have that right, said, ‘ …You shall not kill; older brother, Indiana Death Row inmate Donald Ray Wallace Jr., operated a brothel, and he sentence. do the circumstances of the and whoever kills shall be which was taken eight hours before he was executed on March 10 was sexually abused during Nagy presented an educa- modern world warrant soci- liable to judgment.’ ” at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City, Ind. She attended an his childhood. tional program about the ety’s exercise of that right?” Throughout the Gospels, educational program on capital punishment presented by Wallace’s St. Susanna parishioner death penalty on April 10 at Those questions are domi- she said, “Jesus commanded attorney, Sarah Nagy, on April 10 at St. Simon the Apostle Parish in Karen Burkhart of Plainfield, St. Simon Parish. nant themes found in the us to love our enemies.” Indianapolis. the Indiana death penalty abolition coordinator for Amnesty International, said on April 10 that state laws prohibit the execution of mentally retarded and juve- nile offenders, and hopes legal protection will be extended to offenders suffer- ing from mental illness and addictions. “Maybe the next thing Don’t take chances we’ll do is eliminate the exe- cution of people with mental illness,” Burkhart said, “another step forward in the continuing movement toward eventual abolition of the with chest pain. death penalty.” She cited medical studies that link alcoholism and drug abuse to mental illness. “A lot of people addicted to drugs and alcohol may Or where you treat it. have had a mental illness,” she said. “There’s a reason why people medicate them- selves.” On March 10, the state executed Donald Ray Wal- lace Jr. of Evansville, Ind., for the January 1980 murders of St. Theresa parishioners Patrick and Theresa Gilligan of Evansville and their chil- dren, 5-year-old Lisa and The St. Francis Cardiac & Vascular 4-year-old Gregory, after they interrupted a burglary in their Care Center is the only full-service STOP 11 ROAD home. heart facility on Indy’s south side. ST. FRANCIS SOCCER FIELDS Wallace said he used drugs If you are experiencing chest pain seek immediate I at the time of the murders. – 65 Kathleen Wallace-Mason help. A false alarm is much better than waiting too of Evansville was 10 years old at the time of the mur- long to seek treatment. But it’s also important to ders, 12 years younger than get help from the right hospital. The St. Francis her brother. In an April 10 interview at Cardiac & Vascular Care Center is the only heart St. Simon the Apostle Parish hospital on the south side that offers comprehensive SOUTH EMERSON AVENUE in Indianapolis, on the one- month anniversary of her surgical and medical care. Continuing a 20-year brother’s execution, Wallace- tradition of making every second count with complete, Mason said, “When I was lit- tle, I never had any idea that compassionate care. heart.StFrancisHospitals.org he was using drugs. … He always pulled himself together around me when he would come to visit us when I was little and whenever I saw him in prison. I never saw that other side of him. … He was always so sweet. He was a good big brother.” Wallace-Mason said she CARDIAC & VASCULAR CARE CENTER misses her brother “so much” and believes he had changed for the better in prison. “I felt like he found peace Page 18 The Criterion Friday, April 22, 2005

KELLER, Margaret, 99, Tim Miller. Brother of Carolyn St. Mary, Indianapolis, Feb. 25. Crofts. Grandfather of seven. St. Gabriel, Connersville, Canary, Jeanie Morris, Andy, Husband of Maria Ochoa Great-grandfather of seven. April 7. Mother of Mary Fred and Robert Miller. Grand- Quintana. Father of Angela Inez, SIGMAN, Rita B., 75, Frances Barnhizer, Kathy, Larry father of two. Clementina Deanna, Carlos St. Luke, Indianapolis, and Michael Keller. Grand- Arturo, Daniel Francisco, Rest in peace MORAN, Gerald J., 75, March 29. Wife of William A. mother of 17. Great-grand- St. Patrick, Indianapolis, Elizabeth Ann, Jesus Jr., Juan mother of 36. Thomas, Maria Magadalena, Sigman. Mother of Lynn Bohr, Please submit in writing to our March 31. Husband of Jean Christ the King, Indianapolis, Marcelino Nicholas, Mario Christine Clayton and Allan office by 10 a.m. Thursday KELLY, Daniel T., 50, Holy Ann (Delaney) Moran. Father April 7. Husband of Betty Alberto, Nicolas Manuel, Sigman. Sister of Barbara before the week of publication; Dunham. Father of Christine Spirit, Indianapolis, April 3. of Debbie Caulkins, Gary, Father of Christine Kelly. Michael and Stephen Moran. Ricardo Antonio, Luis Roberto Lewis, Lucille Miller, Mercy be sure to state date of death. Cook, Judy Eppich, Dr. Deborah and Rolando Quintana. Grand- Sister Genevieve Birchard, Obituaries of archdiocesan Kercheval, Jeanne and David Brother of Emily Colwell, Brother of Kathleen Gibbons, father of 24. Great-grandfather Harold, Leo and Robert priests serving our archdiocese Dunham. Grandfather of seven. Karen Pollock and Timothy Marty and Thomas Moran. of 16. Birchard. Grandmother of four. are listed elsewhere in The Great-grandfather of one. Kelly. Grandfather of 14. Great-grand- father of three. REICHENBACKER, Don, 53, Criterion. Order priests and FLANAGAN, Paul L., 81, KILIES, Wanda May, 77, SMITH, Charles Joseph, 90, religious sisters and brothers St. Lawrence, Indianapolis, NOWLING, Jackie Ronald, St. Ambrose, Seymour, April 4. St. Joseph, Shelbyville, April 7. St. Benedict, Terre Haute, Husband of Linda (Prather) are included here, unless they March 23. Father of Michael April 8. Wife of Joseph Kilies. 74, St. Ambrose, Seymour, Husband of Evelyn Smith. are natives of the archdiocese Mother of Tina Larson and Jan April 2. Husband of Rita Reichenbacker. Father of Brother of Doris Adams, Flanagan. Brother of Patty Amanda and John Reichen- or have other connections to it; Kilies. Sister of Mary Louise (Greenwell) Nowling. Father of Dorothy Flodder, Margaret Decker, Helen Flanagan, Peggy backer. Brother of Pat Henley, those are separate obituaries Parker and Evalyn Stringer. Valchar. Grandmother of six. Shannon Guthrie, Lisa Haynes, Mohr and Harry Smith. on this page. Great-grandmother of two. Pam Pruitt, Sheila Temple and Velma Lundy, Lovella Tudor Grandfather of four. Step- and Harold Reichenbacker. SOBLIT, Albert, 84, St. Mary, MERKAMP, Alma, 79, Holy Kevin Nowling. Brother of AGUILAR, Max, 56, St. Mary, grandfather of two. Grandfather of one. Richmond, April 5. Husband of Indianapolis, Feb. 23. Father of Family, Richmond, April 2. Wife Linda Francis. Grandfather of FRANKIEWICZ, Chester Dorothy Soblit. Brother of Martin Aguilar. Son of Guada- of Kenneth Merkamp. Mother of 14. Great-grandfather of 13. REYNOLDS, Mary Theresa, Eugene, 87, Immaculate Heart 88, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Terre Pauline Soblit. lupe Aguilar and Leonor of Mary, Indianapolis, April 3. Marie Camden, Brenda Radford, ORTIZ, Jose Luis Espinoza, Guerra. John and Malcolm Merkamp. 18, St. Mary, Indianapolis, Haute, March 24. Wife of John TANKSLEY, Norval Joseph, Husband of Cecelia (Niezgoda) Thomas Reynolds. Stepmother ARNOLD, Joyce Marie, 73, Frankiewicz. Father of Cindy Sister of Donald Goodson. Feb. 26. Son of Jose Espinoza 83, Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, Grandmother of 19. Great- and Anita Ortiz. Brother of of Frances Marie Chamber. April 2. Father of David, Gary St. Vincent de Paul, Bedford, Gaisser. Brother of Eleanor Sister of Catherine Martin, Julia April 5. Wife of John Arnold. Rybarczyk, Eugene and grandmother of 20. Great-great- Brenda and Francisco Espinoza. and Terry Tanksley. Brother of grandmother of one. Miller and Robert Kaperak. Mother of Paul Arnold. Grand- Theodore Frankiewicz. Grand- PAULIN, Elouise, 75, St. Paul, Step-grandmother of six. Josephine Bauers, Elma mother of two. Great-grand- father of one. MERCURIO, John, 103, Holy Tell City, April 1. Wife of Olivera, Evelyn Turpin and mother of two. Rosary, Indianapolis, Feb. 27. Bernard Paulin. Mother of RISK, Carol L. (Maze), 59, June Wilcoxen. Grandfather of GOLD, Mildred Marie St Thomas More, Mooresville, Brother of Josephine Caito. Louann Oberhausen, Laura three. BECKERICH, Robert (Wilson), 77, Holy Name, March 22. Wife of John M. Joseph, 78, St. Luke, April 1. Beech Grove, March 27. Wife Uncle of several. Taylor, Lynn Varble and Daniel Paulin. Sister of Martha Risk. Mother of Carolyn, THOMAS, Benedict S., 81, Father of Mary Jo Tilford, of William Gold. Mother of KUNTZ, Leo R., 94, Nativity, Jennifer, James and John Risk. St Augustine, Jeffersonville, Indianapolis, April 5. Husband Hoover, Rose Johnson, David, Robert Jr., Thomas and William Carol and Janet Taylor. Sister of Sister of Shirley Tharp, Rosie March 30. Husband of Mary Eleanora Smith. Grandmother of Helen Elizabeth (Galm) Jim and Tony Fischer. Grand- Beckerich. Brother of Marty and Tony Maze. Grandmother Lou Thomas. Father of Daniel, Martin, Mary Ann Pluckebaum of five. Kuntz. Father of Paula Callo- mother of seven. of four. Donald, Kenneth and Randall and Donald Beckerich. Grand- GOLDSMITH, Blanche I., 80, way, Marilyn Ellis and Rosalyn POHLMAN, Richard I., Sr., father of nine. Henry. Brother of Margaret 89, St. Lawrence, Indianapolis, RUSSELL, David J., 89, Thomas. Brother of Ethel M. St. Louis, Batesville, April 7. St. Mary-of-the-Knobs, Floyds Bradshaw. Grandfather of 12. BOONE, Elizabeth, 82, Mother of Benita Jones, Belinda Martin and Rose Sandler. April 9. Father of Kathleen Grandfather of 22. Great-grand- Beckom, Elizabeth Fentz, Carol Knobs, April 8. Father of Kathy Great-grandfather of 13. St. Augustine, Jeffersonville, Peterson, Albert, J. Peter, Robert Smith. Grandfather of three. father of 37. Kelly, Pauline Murphy, Teresa, WILSON, Charlene Marie, April 7. Mother of Carol and William Goldsmith. Sister Great-grandfather of four. Ament, Donna Francis, Patricia of Betty Stirn, Helen Thielking MILLER, Arthur R., 63, Providence Sister Ann Paula 69, Christ the King, Indian- Gardtner, James, Richard, and Donald Karbowski. Grand- St. Anthony of Padua, Clarks- Pohlman, Harry and Richard SANDAGE, Ruth A., 63, apolis, April 7. Sister of Carol Stephen and Thomas Boone. mother of 13. Great-grand- ville, April 1. Husband of Anna Pohlman. Grandfather of 17. St. Paul, Tell City, April 2. Duttlinger and James Wilson. Sister of Robert Hornung. mother of nine. Marie Miller. Father of Patti Great-grandfather of 30. Great- Mother of Randall Sandage. great-grandfather of one. Sister of Helen Stiles. WUESTEFELD, Veronica P., Grandmother of 19. GONZALEZ, Salvador Hollkamp, Theresa, Danny, David, Jamie, John, Kenny and SEHR, John J., 81, Holy 91, St. Louis, Batesville, BOSLER, John Bernard, 51, Castro, 45, St. Mary, Indian- QUINTANA, Jesus, 78, Spirit, Indianapolis, March 15. April 11. Sister of Veronica St. Paul, Tell City, April 6. Son apolis, July 30. Father of Husband of Emily (Fellinger) Fehlinger, Alvin, David, of Dr. Bernard and Lucille Tracey and Jeffery Webb, Franciscan Sister Frances Kathryn Sehr. Father of Jean Scotten, Eugene, Joseph and Raymond (Walter) Bosler. Brother of Alfredo and Salvador Castro. JoAnn Short, Jayne Smiley and Wuestefeld. Grandmother of Gretchen Lyons, Ann Raibley Brother of Lorena Marsical, O’Connell taught for 48 years John Sehr. Brother of Betty 22. Great-grandmother of 15. † and Bruce Bosler. Angelica, Consuelo, Maria, Franciscan Sister Frances School in Brookville, the for- BROOKS, Joseph Patrick, Martha, Socorro, Florentino, Kathryn O’Connell, formerly mer Sacred Heart School in infant, Christ the King, Indian- Joseluis and Ricardo Castro. known as Sister Agnes Clinton and Holy Name School Benedictine Father Alcuin Leibold apolis, March 9. Son of HILMES, Rosemary Bernadette, died on April 10 at in Beech Grove. was a monk at Saint Meinrad Matthew and Michelle Bellej- (Lanahan), 85, Immaculate St. Francis Hall, the retirement In Indianapolis, Sister Brooks. Heart of Mary, Indianapolis, center for the congregation of Frances taught at Little Flower Benedictine Father Alcuin 1950. He professed his simple BROOKS, Paul Thomas, March 26. Mother of M. Michele the Sisters of the Third Order of School, the former St. Francis Leibold, a monk of Saint vows on Aug. 1, 1951, and was infant, Christ the King, Indian- Croushore, Jennifer Rothschild St. Francis of Oldenburg. She de Sales School, Our Lady of Meinrad Archabbey and a jubi- ordained to the priesthood in apolis, March 9. Son of and Sharon Toumey. Sister of was 90. Lourdes School, the former larian of profession, died on the Benedictine order on Matthew and Michelle Bellej- Jane Rasico. Grandmother of The Mass of Christian Holy Trinity School, St. Law- April 5 at Memorial Hospital in May 3, 1956. Brooks. five. Burial was celebrated on rence School, St. Christopher Jasper, Ind. He was 76. After ordination, Father April 15 at the motherhouse School and Father Thomas The Mass of Christian Burial Alcuin taught Spanish at the CATES, Robert, 75, St. Mary, HORSTMAN, Margaret, 76, St. Mary, Indianapolis, Dec. 10. chapel in Oldenburg. Burial fol- Scecina Memorial High School. was celebrated on April 9 in the former Saint Meinrad College Richmond, April 2. Brother of lowed at the sisters’ cemetery. In 1992, Sister Frances and served as registrar for the David Cates. Wife of Clair Horstman. Archabbey Church. Burial fol- Mother of Carol Becker, Janet She was born on Oct. 21, retired to the motherhouse at lowed in the Archabbey former Saint Meinrad High CISNEROS, Guadalupe VanRooy, Keith and Ronald 1914, in Indianapolis, entered Oldenburg, where she minis- Cemetery. School and College as well as Ramirez, infant, St. Mary, Horstman. Sister of Doris the Oldenburg Franciscan com- tered as a switchboard operator, The former William Joseph for the School of Theology. Indianapolis, March 27. Son of Battista. Grandmother of nine. munity on Oct. 4, 1933, and director of convent tours and in Leibold was born on Jan. 16, Following the closing of the David Ramirez and Lucia Great-grandmother of two. professed her final vows on other community services. 1929, in Dayton, Ohio. high school in 1968, he served July 2, 1939. Surviving are four sisters, Cisneros. After completing his ele- as a chaplain and religion JOHNSON, Billy D., 79, Good Sister Frances taught at Johanna Wilson, Rita Doucleff, COBOS-POZOS, Enrique, mentary education at Holy teacher at Villa Madonna Shepherd, Indianapolis, Catholic schools in Indiana, Theresa Oakley and Agnes 28, St. Mary, Indianapolis, Family parochial school in Academy in Covington, Ky., April 12. Father of Diane Ohio and Missouri for Strack, all of Indianapolis. Feb. 26. Son of Leopold and Foresman, Ann Thomas, Dayton, he attended Chaminade for two years. Juand Cobos. Brother of 48 years. Memorial gifts may be sent His other ministry assign- Debbie, Kathy, Kevin, Michael In the archdiocese, she to the congregation of the High School, also in Dayton. Leopoldo, Porfirio and Ruben and Patrick Johnson. Brother of He began his studies at Saint ments included periodicals Cobos. taught at St. Gabriel School in Sisters of the Third Order of assistant in the Archabbey Aleene Ozborn. Grandfather of Connersville, St. Mary School St. Francis, P.O., Box 100, Meinrad Seminary in 1947 and DUNHAM, Phillip E., 71, 12. Great-grandfather of six. was invested as a novice in Library, manager of the Arch- in Greensburg, St. Michael Oldenburg, IN 47036. † abbey Guest House and refectorian. He also served as secretary to the archabbot, the archab- bot’s council and the monastic chapter for 10 years. His most recent assignment was as assistant archivist for the Saint Meinrad Archabbey you Archives. During his 20 years in the can archives, he prepared a collec- tion of the “pioneer letters” from the earliest days of the community’s existence as well as a pictorial record of early community members at Saint help Meinrad. Memorial gifts may be sent to Saint Meinrad Archabbey, Help Christ feed and clothe the 100 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad, IN poor of all faiths by including the 47577. † SOCIETY of ST. VINCENT de PAUL in your WILL.

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Must be considered a proven leader who possesses a Medical Coordinator (Full-time) blend of strong interpersonal skills and business acu- Seeking an RN, or related degree to work directly men capable of driving a healthy and effective cul- with pregnant and parenting teens to ensure ture. Together with the Pastor, this leader will be proper medical care for both mother and child. responsible for leading and implementing the strate- Must be knowledgeable in prenatal care, postnatal gic initiatives of the parish. care, and child development. This position may BS or BA degree and a minimum of 20 years experi- require weekends and/or nights. ence in business or non-profit leadership with execu- All positions require certification in CPR and First tive management experience. A growing appreciation Aid. Candidates must pass a background check, of the integration of life and faith and the ability to drug screen, TB test, and physical. incorporate both is also required. Compensation You may mail, email, your reply to the address package includes competitive salary and full benefits. below, or come in and fill out an application on criteriononline.com site. No telephone calls please. Please mail, email or fax réumés to: St. Louis de Montfort Church St. Elizabeth | Coleman Pregnancy Attn: Search Committee and Adoption Services P.O. Box 241 2500 Churchman Avenue Fishers, IN 46038 Indianapolis, IN 46203 Fax # 317-576-1932 Att. Janetta McKenzie, MS, LSW, Email: [email protected] Director of Residential Services Email [email protected] Page 20 The Criterion Friday, April 22, 2005 FUNERAL continued from page 7 these placards believe that the Holy Father was a saint? CNS photo from Reuters Are they lobbying to have “Papa Wojtyla” canonized? Or are they simply exclaiming, as we do in the Sanctus, that anyone who walks in the footsteps of the Lord will be truly blessed? The eucharistic prayer continues in the solemn tones of the Latin liturgy. Through Christ, we ask our most merciful Father to accept the gifts that we offer. We ask for peace and salvation, and we humbly ask to be con- sidered among those God has chosen to carry out the mission entrusted by Christ to his disciples. We pray that the sacrifice we offer now may become for us the body and blood of Christ. Pope John Paul II found God in the daily celebration of the Eucharist, and he led millions of people in all regions of the world to intimate communion with Christ. “The Eucharistic sacrifice is intrinsically directed to the inward union of the faithful with Christ through com- munion,” he says. “We receive the very One who offered himself for us; we receive his body which he gave up for us on the cross and his blood which he poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.” This pope was holy because his entire life (all his words and actions) reflected his own personal search for God and his absolute confidence that the best place to encounter Christ is in the holy Eucharist. This is the mysterium fidei, the most profound mystery of our Christian faith: that one man’s death and resurrection have liberated us from sin and death. And that we are invited to participate in this ineffable mys- Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims attend the funeral Mass of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican on April 8. tery in the most intimate way possible through this great sacrament of Communion with Christ. and with a very dapper and urbane looking Italian jour- the Last Day. We beg the intercession of Mary, who was As the pope says, “We can say not only that each of nalist. Cardinals are offering each other the sign of loved so deeply by Karol Wojtyla. The Litany of Saints us receives Christ, but also that Christ receives each of peace. So are the foreign dignitaries and religious lead- is chanted on behalf of the Diocese of Rome, which has us. He enters into friendship with us …. eucharistic ers. And all the pilgrims (adults, youth and children). lost its bishop, the successor of St. Peter. Then, in a final Communion brings about in a sublime way the mutual Peace is the fruit of communion and fraternal respect. It gesture of unity, specifically requested by the pope, the ‘abiding’ of Christ and each of his followers: ‘Abide in is what all of us long for, but it is so very difficult for us patriarchs, archbishops and metropolitans of the eastern me, and I in you’ (Jn. 15:4).” to achieve. rite join the cardinals in paying their final respects to the As the eucharistic prayer continues, hundreds of Pope John Paul II was a powerful advocate for peace. Bishop of Rome. priests wearing white surpluses and stoles over their He repeatedly spoke out against the folly and the horrors At last, the simple cypress coffin is blessed with holy black cassocks silently rise and begin to move toward of war. He challenges world leaders—individually and water and incense as the choir affirms our faith in the the front doors of the basilica. These are the ministers through the United Nations—to abandon the culture of Resurrection. We pray for the Holy Father one last time who will distribute Communion to this immense assem- death and to choose life, to develop just and lasting then commend him to God. bly of people. What they will do is no less miraculous processes for dealing with international and regional con- The pallbearers, who are supposed to carry the coffin than the disciples distributing a few loaves and fish to a flicts, to make war unthinkable: No war! War never again! back into the basilica, pause and turn toward the crowd vast multitude. What these ministers of Holy We sing the Agnus Dei and implore the Lamb of God in St. Peter’s Square in a final gesture of greeting from Communion will distribute is the miracle of Christ’s to bring us mercy—and peace. The Holy Father was a the Holy Father to those who have come to pray with body and blood wholly and completely present to each man of peace, but he was not naïve. Having lived him one last time. The crowd erupts: “Santo! Il papa! person who receives him. through nazism and communism in his native Poland, he Karol! Giovanni Paulo il Grande!” It is now time to pray for the deceased. We ask God to was fully aware of the evil we human beings are capable The pope’s body is brought into the basilica, where it grant the Holy Father, and all who sleep in Christ, all the of inflicting on one another. He begged us to look to the would be interred in the crypt near the tomb of St. Peter. blessings of his light and his peace. Finally, we pray for peace of Christ for the resolution of all our differences The cardinals and the dignitaries follow. Slowly, the ourselves. Through the intercession of the Apostles, mar- and for the firmest possible foundation on which to build crowd begins to disperse. A feeling of profound hope tyrs and all the saints, we implore our merciful Father to a true and lasting peace. descends on the square as tears mingle with joyful sighs look beyond our sins to the faith of the Church, and to Communion is distributed to all the faithful who are and grief gives way to a sense of inner peace. grant us the forgiveness of our sins in Jesus’ name. gathered here in the pope’s memory. John Paul II is now I am exhausted before I begin my walk back to the The eucharistic prayer concludes with the Great joined to his Lord in a more perfect way through the hotel, but I decide it’s best to keep going and not get Doxology. This exultant hymn of praise says it all. mystery of Christ’s death and resurrection, but he still caught in the crowd. As I walk, I pass posters containing Everything that is good and holy, all that our hearts truly invites us (and challenges us) to see that we, too, can be images of Pope John Paul II on the sides of buildings desire, are made possible through, with and in Christ. one with Christ in this holy Eucharist. throughout the city: Roma piange e salute il suo papa! As the pope says so forcefully, “Every commitment to The scene is a reverent chaos—more than (Rome weeps and salutes its holy father!) And Grazie, holiness, every activity aimed at carrying out the 150,000 people moving patiently toward one of the Santo Padre, per tua diocesa (Thank you, Holy Father, Church’s mission, every work of pastoral planning, must 600 priests who are distributing Communion then trying from your diocese). draw the strength it needs from the eucharistic mystery to find their way back again. By rights, it should last a The world wept today and hailed John Paul II as a and in turn be directed to that mystery as its culmina- very long time, but somehow it doesn’t. After 26 years good and holy man. Thank you, Holy Father. The whole tion.” of John Paul II, the Vatican has mastered the fine art of world was your mission, and we are deeply grateful for The kiss of peace follows the Lord’s Prayer. Through- crowd control! your ministry of faith, hope and profound love! out the immensity of St. Peter’s Square, one person after After Communion, the deceased pope receives his another turns to his or her neighbor and offers the sign of final commendation to the Lord. We pray that the Triune (Daniel Conway, a member of the editorial committee of peace. 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