Inside Archbishop Buechlein . 4, 5 Easter Supplement . 15 Editorial. 4 Criterion Question Corner . 13 TheCriterion Sunday & Daily Readings. 13 Serving the Church in Central and Southern Indiana Since 1960 www.archindy.org April 13, 2001 Vol. XXXX, No. 26 50¢ Victory over death The risen Christ n the first day of the week, at dawn, the women came to the tomb bringing the spices they had prepared. They found the stone rolled back from the tomb; but when they O entered the tomb, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were still at a loss over what to think of this, two men in dazzling garments stood beside them. Terrified, the women bowed to the ground. The men said to them: “Why do you search for the Living One among the dead? He is not here; he has been raised up. Remember what he said to you while he was still in Galilee—that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again.” With this reminder, his words came back to them. — Luke 24:1-8 The image above is a photo of the Resurrection of Christ as it is depicted in a fresco by Giotto di Bondone from the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua, Italy. (CNS photo from Alinari/Art Resource) Page 2 The Criterion Friday, April 13, 2001 Easter Vigil culminates faith journey for thousands WASHINGTON (CNS)—This year’s The Indianapolis archdiocese has one of Churches or baptized Catholic but not accommodate the entire group. Easter Vigil will mark a major turning the largest numbers of people in the coun- raised in the faith are called candidates. Atlanta, which had 445 catechumens point for the faith life of tens of thousands try each year who complete the Christian At Easter, they celebrate confirmation and and 1,088 candidates this year, has solved of Americans. initiation process. the Eucharist. the size problem for years by renting Throughout Lent, prospective Catholics In the Chicago Archdiocese, more than Across the country in the first two facilities larger than any of its churches. have been going through the final stages 2,200 adults went through the process this weeks of Lent, catechumens and candi- This year, it held two ceremonies March 3 of the Rite of Christian Initiation of year. The Diocese of Lansing, Mich., had dates gathered—most often in special at the Omni Hotel ballroom—one in the Adults, preparing to be baptized or to more than 1,100. diocesan ceremonies led by a bishop—to morning and one in the afternoon. enter into full communion with the Those who are not yet baptized are participate in a Rite of Election (for cate- Among Atlanta’s catechumens was Catholic Church. called catechumens. At Easter, they chumens) or a Call to Continuing Don Massey, whose faith journey was In the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, receive all three sacraments of Christian Conversion (for candidates). certainly among the more unusual this more than 1,200 people who have gone initiation—baptism, confirmation and This year, in Chicago’s Holy Name year. through the initiation process will become their first Eucharist. Cathedra,l there were five such cere- A professor of design at the University new members of the Church this week. Those already baptized in other monies spread over three Sundays to See VIGIL, page 3 Cloistered nuns stay connected to the world Former By Mary Ann Wyand Republican “We pray the news every day,” chairman Carmelite Sister Elizabeth “Betty” Meluch of Indianapolis explained with a Wyand MaryPhoto by Ann smile. nominated for That’s why the Discalced Carmelite nuns of the Monastery of the Resur- Vatican post rection in Indianapolis decided to name their new Web site WASHINGTON (CNS)—Jim Nichol- www.PrayTheNews.com. son, a Catholic who is former chairman of Since the Web site debuted on the the Republican National Committee, has Internet on March 17, it has attracted been nominated to be ambassador to the national media attention—and gotten Holy See. lots of “hits”—thanks to an ambitious President George W. Bush April 6 promotional campaign donated by announced his intention to nominate the Young & Laramore 63-year-old Nicholson, who would suc- Advertising in ceed Corinne “Lindy” Boggs. Boggs, who See related Indianapolis. The ad held the post for three years after her stories on agency’s creative appointment by President Bill Clinton, pages 14 team also suggested returned to the United States in March. and 32. the name and also The nomination requires confirmation provided graphic by the Senate. design services for “Jim Nicholson is a proven leader who the site at no charge, and staff members will bring a solid sense of commitment to are teaching the sisters how to update his work with the Holy See on critical the features. world issues,” Bush said in a statement. One print advertisement for the Web “I’m confident Jim will serve the United site reads: “Time. Newsweek. Sister States well.” Betty. PrayTheNews.com.” Nicholson is an Iowa native who Internet surfers can expect the unex- became a Colorado real estate developer pected on the Web site maintained by and an active volunteer for various organi- the cloistered yet contemporary-minded zations. He chaired the Republican Carmelite nuns, who will celebrate their National Committee from 1996 through 80th anniversary in Indiana next year. last year’s elections. Carmelite Sister Ruth Ann Boyle He currently is on the staff of the recently wrote a thought-provoking Washington law firm Greener and Hook. reflection in response to the United A graduate of West Point, Nicholson States’ missile defense shield. Titled “In was an Army Ranger and paratrooper for God We Trust,” it reads, in part, “In eight years. He retired with the rank of God we trust, but just in case, 100 inter- colonel from the Army Reserve after 22 ceptor missiles in Alaska. In God we years of service, including time in trust, but just in case, 5.5 trillion dollars Vietnam. During his military career, spent on nuclear weapons and weapons- Nicholson received numerous awards related programs since 1940 ….” including the Bronze Star and the The sisters read a variety of books, Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf magazines and newspapers, watch tele- Cluster. vision news programs and listen to A 1997 Catholic News Service profile National Public Radio to stay informed of Nicholson outlined his history of vol- about current events and “breaking unteer service, including work with news.” Prayers on their Web site and Volunteers of America, Colorado’s largest intercessory prayers during daily nonprofit social service agency; with the Masses at the castle-like monastery on Listen Foundation, which helps children Cold Spring Road address the latest with hearing impairments; and as chair- social justice and human rights issues. man of the capital construction committee Their mission statement reads, “We at his Colorado parish, All Souls in the See NUNS, page 29 Carmelite Sister Teresa Boersig checks the order’s new Web site at www.PrayTheNews.com. 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Box 1717 • Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717. the procession of concelebrating priests, See YOUTH, page 3 The Criterion Friday, April 13, 2001 Page 3 program he got a six-month assignment in an invitation four years ago from Mercy Milwaukee Archdiocese had 844. VIGIL Ecuador to design an airport. Sister Donna Ryan to set up a booth out- The U.S. Church does not collect com- continued from page 2 He took the job, 7,600 miles away, on side the cathedral at a blessing of animals prehensive national figures on new Church one condition—that he be allowed to on the feast of St.