Twenty Something Columnist Christina Capecchi suggests a cure for people weary of elections, page 12. Serving the Church in Central and Southern Indiana Since 1960 CriterionOnline.com November 11, 2016 Vol. LVII, No. 6 75¢ Cardinal-designate ‘God’s will’ leads Tobin gives thanks Cardinal-designate to archdiocese as he A bond Tobin to new post heads to Newark in Newark, N.J. By John Shaughnessy My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, of love Referring to “my beloved Archdiocese of Indianapolis,” Cardinal-designate One of my favorite descriptions of the Joseph W. Tobin continued to express his experience of faith is “a willingness to love and gratitude for the people of central be surprised by God.” By that standard, and southern Indiana even while he noted the last weeks have been exceptionally that he believes “God’s will” has led him “faith-filled.” to become the new archbishop of the The first jolt came on Oct. 9, when Archdiocese of Newark. I learned that Pope Francis had named Cardinal-designate Tobin’s emotions me to the College of Cardinals. The were captured in remarks he made at the second tremor arrived on Oct. 22, beginning of a press when I received a phone call from the See related stories conference at the ambassador of the Holy See to the United Cathedral Basilica on pages 3 and 16, States, the papal nuncio, who informed of the Sacred Heart me that Pope Francis had appointed me editorial and of Jesus in Newark as the Archbishop of Newark, N.J. This reflections, page 4. on Nov. 7. That assignment was announced publicly was the day he was today (Nov. 7), and I will be installed in officially announced as the new spiritual Newark on Jan. 6, 2017. leader of the archdiocese which is in Receiving that second shock, I northern New Jersey. immediately thought of you, the people “The news of my appointment to the of this great Archdiocese whose pastoral Archdiocese of Newark evoked both shock care was entrusted to me four years ago. and sadness,” Cardinal-designate Tobin I remembered how you welcomed me, said. offered your support in so many ways, “I recently marked four years as the forgave my mistakes and limitations and Archbishop of Indianapolis and had come always assured me of your love and the to love deeply the people of central and precious backing of your prayer. The Cardinal-designate Joseph W. Tobin addresses the media during a Nov. 7 press conference at the southern Indiana. It is gut-wrenching to thought of leaving you devastated me. I Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, N.J., in which he was introduced as the new think of leaving the wonderful clergy, have had many sleepless nights and shed shepherd of the Archdiocese of Newark. (Photo by Deacon Al Frank, Archdiocese of Newark) religious and faithful of that local Church, more than a few tears. as well as the many friends I have among I had always understood my vocation become a missionary disciple and pastor have to wait as long as you did before I people of other faiths and those of no as that of a missionary disciple, one in another local Church. I hope that you was named. faith.” whom Jesus called to be with Him so that will commission me—send me forth You may know that the Archdiocese At the same time, the 64-year-old He might send me out to preach and heal. with your blessing to preach and heal in had already planned a special cardinal designate accepted his assignment Becoming your archbishop, I realized the Archdiocese of Newark. I know that celebration on Saturday, Dec. 3, to Newark as God’s plan for him. that this missionary also had to become I will leave a considerable chunk of my to celebrate the feast of our patron, “I have understood that God has called a pastor. The model for all pastoral heart here in the Catholic communities of St. Francis Xavier, and to ask a blessing me to live my baptism as a missionary ministry is Jesus the Good Shepherd, central and southern Indiana. I trust that on a new cardinal. Now, that celebration disciple: one who is called by Jesus to be who “knows his own” and his “own God will fill that void with overflowing will also be a moment for us to say with him and to be sent forth to preach know him” (Jn 10:14). Since Oct. 18, gratitude for the gift of sharing a portion goodbye in faith. We will remain united and to heal,” he said. “I accept this 2012, all of you, the beloved People of of the pilgrimage with you. in the communion of saints as well as in assignment to Newark and understand God, became “my” people. The Archdiocese is not helpless in the breaking of the bread. it as God’s will for me. God’s grace has God created among us bonds of love, the face of this change. Just as what sustained me so far, and I trust I will have mercy, forgiveness and joy. Together we happened after the resignation of Your brother in Christ the Redeemer, what I need to serve well the people of accepted our call to work together to Archbishop Daniel (M. Buechlein), the God in this great archdiocese.” respond in love to God, who loved us Church will provide stable leadership The press conference was part of first. We are an outward-looking Church, for the Archdiocese until the new the whirlwind that has been Cardinal- asking where God was opening a door. Archbishop is named. I believe you will designate Tobin’s life since he was Now Pope Francis has asked me to receive a good pastor, and you will not + Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R. See NEWARK, page 8 Local Church will miss caring shepherd and his ‘humble and joyful servant’s heart’ By Natalie Hoefer The word crept through the social media grapevine during the first weekend of November, rumors that Cardinal-designate Joseph W. Tobin was being reassigned to head the Archdiocese of Newark. N.J. The rumors proved to be true. On the morning of Nov. 7, a statement from Cardinal-designate Tobin appeared on the Archdiocese of Indianapolis’ website confirming the news. The Criterion reached out to Catholics throughout the Church in central and southern Indiana to gather reaction to the news: priests, religious, lay Catholics, and those who work closely with Cardinal-designate Tobin. Cindy Clark, executive assistant for the archdiocesan Catholic Communications The responses run the gamut of emotions, but a Center, left, Theresa Brydon, executive assistant to the archbishop, and Carolyn common thread appeared: the Catholic community Noone, archdiocesan director of special events, watch a livestream of a Nov. 7 press here is praying for Cardinal-designate Tobin in his new conference in Newark, N.J., introducing Cardinal-designate Joseph W. Tobin as the missionary field. new archbishop of Newark, N.J. (Photo by Sean Gallagher) See REACTION, page 9 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, November 11, 2016 Local Holy Doors of Mercy close on Nov. 13, other means of plenary indulgence are still possible through Nov. 20 Criterion staff report office at 317-634-4519. The doors will be closed at the end of the 10:30 a.m. Mass Incarcerated people While the Holy Year of Mercy officially on Nov. 13. who are unable to visit a ends on Nov. 20 with the closing of the • Archabbey Church of Our Lady of pilgrimage church Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, Einsiedeln: 5 a.m.-10 p.m. every day, • Make a profession of faith the Doors of Mercy in the Archdiocese of bearing in mind that prayer services and (either the Apostles’ or Indianapolis and throughout the world will Mass take place in the archabbey multiple Nicene Creed). be closed on Nov. 13. Plenary indulgences times a day. The doors will be closed • Pray for the pope’s are still possible via the other means listed at the end of the 9:30 a.m. (CT) Mass, intentions and the pope below, but anyone wishing to walk through attended by students of Saint Meinrad himself. the Holy Doors of Mercy at Seminary and School of Theology. • Fulfill the above conditions SS. 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