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Aged need a better bank deal, nun urges By Glynnis Grainger A Good Shepherd Sister has taken up the cudgel to help the elderly in her area get a better deal from the banks. Sr Mary Gilhooley. from the Dianella convent, does voluntary work in the Mirrabooka/Balga/Westminster area of the City of Stirling, and meets many people who have problems with banking. She told The Record last Wednesday week there was no longer a bank in any of these suburbs, so she has collected more than BOO signatures petitioning the banks to maintain a more convenient service for the elderly. She said many people had problems with banking as they did not have their own means of transport, had limited income, often had limited literacy and numeracy skills and restricted phone use. "In the past three years, the banks have systematically withdrawn their services to the people in these suburbs, despite the fact that Mirrabooka is a major regional shopping centre and is a central transit zone [for buses]," Sr Gilhooley said. "There are lots of automatic teller machines, just no human tellers for people to take their problems to, to explain [bank] statements that make no sense, to ask how they go about transferring money between accounts or to organise a bank cheque." These three suburbs have over 20,000 people living in them, she said. "When the ANZ Bank closed about two
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years ago, we were told to use the Malaga branch, a half-hour journey each waN. not to mention time spent in the queue." she said. "The other bank in the area is the Commonwealth Bank two suburbs away in Nollamara, and includes an ATM. "Many people have told me they do not feel safe [using an ATM] standing on the pavement, with children on busy streets, and older people worry about being vulnerable to attack while their backs are turned." St Gerard's parish, Mirrabooka, has been responsible for over 800 signatures to Sister's petition to local council members of the City of Stirling, and Members of Parliament, to provide local banking services in the area. Sr Gilhooley said a local community bank was needed in the north-east of the City of Stirling. Nollamara resident Patrick Miller, from St Gerard's parish, spoke to The Record last Wednesday and said the City of Stirling has opposed the setting up of a community bank, similar to the one in Bayswater. His nearest Banlcwest branches were at Newmart Shopping Centre, Wanneroo Road, or at Dog Swamp Shopping Centre. He wanted to know 'what are their reasons' for the City of Stirling not supporting a community bank. Sr Mary Gllhooley
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Voices tuning up for Subi musical extravaganza
A sound to fill Subiaco Oval on the Solemnity of Christ the King: Debbie Kelly, left, Alex McLennan, Thiery Venaille and Rochelle Carter practice at St Mary's, Leederyille, recently. They and eight other principal singers will lead the singing on 26 November. Photo: A . ,'a Sr .
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to bus their congregations to the football ground for the evening. Meanwhile. Archbishop Barry Hickey has issued 50,000 prayer cards through parishes this weekend as mementos of the Jubilee Year and reminders of the upcoming Subiaco event. The cards carry a prayer of dedication of the new Millennium to the protection of Mary, the Mother of God, written by the Archbishop and featuring a painting of the Visitation by Dan Mazzoni. Angelic sounds have been floating out of the Leederville parish centre in recent weeks as the 12 principal singers
The spectacular Solemnity of Christ the King celebration planned for Subiaco Oval on 26 November will be a once-in-a-lifetime event for Catholics in Perth and Western Australia. On the musical side it will feature principal singers, a massed 300-strong choir, traditional and contemporary sacred singing, a jazz big band made up of Christian professional muso's and a rock band. Organisers have drawn on musicians and singers from professional backgrounds, parishes, universities and schools. The twelve key singers who will perform leading roles during the celebration have been hard at work preparing for what will be the biggest spectacle of the Great Jubilee Year here in Perth. The principal singers are part of a musical extravaganza, a major part of the celebrations of the 2000th anniversary of the birth of Jesus Christ. Organisers are planning for a crowd of approximately 30,000 people to attend the celebration parishes and have already begun planning The Jubilee prayer card
prepare. The music they are per-
forming under the codirection of Greg Schultz and Paul McCarthy will cover both the traditional and the contemporary. Thierry Venaille. a parishioner of St Peter's parish in Ocean Reef, said it was 'very exciting' being part of the Great jubilee Celebration. A regular member of his parish choir, which is currently producing a CD, he is looking forward to the whole event And while the principal singers have been gearing up for the day, hundreds of others have been hard at work preparing for their musical roles as well. Continued on Page 4
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he clergy gave Bishop Healy a great farewell last Monday night, with a Mass at St Charles' Seminary, followed by a dinner at Mulberry Farm. Bishop Peter Quinn and Emeritus Bishop Myles McKeon of Bunbury were present, as was Bishop Justin Bianchini of Geraldton, together with Diocesan and Religious Priests from all three Dioceses. The function was the traditional St Charles' Day celebration for jubilarians. Although a number of Priests and Bishops were honoured on the occasion of their priestly anniversaries, the retirement of Bishop Robert Healy, after twenty five years as Auxiliary Bishop of Perth, was the main event. Moving tributes were paid to Bishop Healy especially for his concern for other Priests. A num-
ber of other farewell events are being planned, including one on behalf of Catholic Education on 1 December and a Diocesan Mass and Reception on 12 December in St Mary's Cathedral. Bishop Healy's outstanding contribution to the life of the local Church is being fittingly and joyfully recognised. Inevitably one's mind turns to the choice of his successor. The Holy Father has already indicated that a successor will be appointed in the not-too-distant future. Last week the Record explained some of the processes involved in the selection of a new Bishop. In order to make recommendations to the Holy Father, the Apostolic Nuncio in Canberra will conduct a confidential consultation process to find possible worthy successors, and from that list he will make recommendations
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need to rise above the agenda of the secular society, the negativity and hostility often directed at the Church, even the internal struggles of the Church, in order to reach the ears and hearts of the people of the 21st Century, especially the young, with the lifegiving message of Jesus Christ. He will speak to the Church and beyond the Church. He will offer the Bread of Life to those who are spiritually hungry. In brief, he will promote the New Evangelisation that Pope John Paul II speaks of, new in its fervour, new in its method and new in its expression". I call on all the Catholic people of Perth to pray for a new Auxiliary Bishop of Perth who will accept the awesome challenge of being a successor of the Apostles and who will follow faithfully in his Master's footsteps.
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For friends, past-parishioners and associates of Bishop Peter Quinn of Bunbury, Thursday 21 December will be a red-letter day. On that date Bishop Quinn will celebrate exactly 50 years of priesthood, having been ordained in Rome on 21 December 1950 by Cardinal Fumasoni Biondei, the-then Prefect of the Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith. The former editor of The Record, Fr Pat Cunningham, will celebrate his 50th Congratulations are extended to the anniversary of ordination in the near future. Sisters of the Holy Family Bishop Quinn told The Record last of Nazareth Monday his Jubilee celebration would begin at 10.30am on 21 December with on the 125th Anniversary of the a Diocesan Mass of Thanksgiving at Bunfounding of their congregation. bury Catholic College in Picton Road. Anyone who is or has been associated Afterwards a BYO picnic lunch will be held in the grounds of the College. with the Sisters is cordially invited to The Bishop, who became an Auxiliary join the Sisters for a shared Bishop of Perth in 1969, said he would Eucharistic celebration (followed by like to invite all those with whom he has morning tea) on been associated throughout his career to Sunday 26 November at 9.30am at Join him for the celebration. OUR LADY OF GRACE CHURCH, Bishop Quinn was also the priest asked by the-then Archbishop Redmond PrenNorth Beach diville to organise the activities of a Church marriage tribunal in Perth. When he returned to Perth from studies and work abroad in 1955 LIVING AND PROCLAIMING It was Fr Quinn under whom GOD'S HOSPITABLE LOVE. the Perth tri-
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Already immersed well and truly in a Catholic culture through the influence of the parish priest. Fr Tom Crowley, the Highgate parish where he was an altar boy, and as a messenger for the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions there, he responded to the call. "I grew up with warm, and dose, relationships with Church life [in Highgate'," he told The Record on Monday. It was all part of my life." From CBC Highgate he went off to St Charles in February 1942. The seminary was headed by then-Rector and laterArchbishop Lancelot Goody. "That's where my priesthood was nourished - in that minor seminary," Bishop Quinn said. After studying at St Charles' he was selected to go to Rome's Propaganda Fide. where he studied from 1947 to 1951. After finishing theology studies he completed. at Archbishop Prendiville's suggestion, a doctorate in Canon Law and travelled to the Diocese of Boston. There, he spent six months gaining experience on the local marriage tribunal. Upon his return and after seven years continuously away from home, Fr Quinn was assigned to his home parish where he became a curate and worked parttime on marriage tribunal matters. After five years he became secretary to Archbishop Prendiville until 1965 when he became the pioneer parish priest of St Gerard's in Mirabooka. At the end of 1968, he was made administrator of the St Mary's Cathedral Parish, a position he held for only a few months before being appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Perth in 1969. Then aged 41 and one of the youngest Bishops in Australia, the appointment had come as a surprise, he told The Record this week. He spent the next 13 years in Nedlands combining duties as a parish priest and Auxiliary Bishop. It was in 1982 that he became Bishop of Bunbury, succeeding Bishop Myles McKeon who had been Bishop there since 1969.
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gap between wealthy and poor individuals and nations, as well as continuing warfare and the spread of disease. Speaking in an animated and clear voice, he especially highlighted the plight of prison inmates, who he said were often "cast aside" by society, and he renewed his worldwide appeal for a jubilee "gesture of clemency." Modern injustices should prick the consciences of those called to political activity, the Pope said, as they formulate polides and laws. "There needs to be a greater spirit of solidarity In the world, as a means of overcoming the selfishness of individuals and nations," he said. Pope John Paul waves to the crowd Interrupted more than a dozen gathered for Mass celebrating the times by sometimes sustained Jubilee for Politicians and Governapplause, the Pope said that harment Officials. nessing the "unbridled market" to lators from Israel and Muslim- the laws of justice and solidarity majority Iran, Libya, Kuwait, was the only way to "ensure a Morocco and Jordan. peaceful future for our world and Organisers said legislators from remove the root causes of conCanada and the United States flicts and wars: Peace is the fruit were prevented from attending of justice." because of federal election camCivil laws, the Pope said, must paigns. conform to God's objective moral At the end of Saturday's assem- law, which is "written in human bly. the Pope condemned modern hearts." injustices created by a growing Continued on Page 15
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By Peter Rosengren It may have been 50 years since then but the 'CBC on the Terrace' graduation class of 1950 still look like a dangerous bunch. Not only dangerous but diverse as well, featuring among their members a farmer who became both Deputy Chairman of Wesfarmers and a Knight of the Holy Sepulchre, a former Reuters editor, the founder of a weather forecasting business, an Australian Hockey captain and a head of Psychiatry at the University of WA, just to name a few. However the dangerous fellows of the 1946-1950 class chose a religious way to celebrate their halfcentury since graduation last Sunday morning. And all the survivors were able to swap yarns about the last-half century after a Jubilee Year pilgrimage reunion that began at St Mary's Cathedral. Later they reconvened for lunch at the Duxton Hotel on St George's
Terrace where the yarns and the jokes came thicker and faster. Even lunch was historical as it was the Duxton which had been built on the site of the former Christian Brothers College. The occasion was special for other reasons: it was the first time in six reunions that all those who graduated from the College in 1950 — 15 survivors in all today had gathered together. One of the group, a former journalist and business editor for the Reuters news agency, travelled out of retirement in the UK just to be there. The reunion included men who began study at the College from 1946 but who left before 1950.
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Bob Rose Meyer, after whom the new CBC Fremantle physical education centre has been named, CEO Director Therese Temby, and Joan Rose Meyer.
Thirty-three years of dedicated service at Christian Brothers' College, Fremantle have been officially recognised in the naming of the College's new Bob Rosé Meyer Physical Education Centre. Blessed by Auxiliary Bishop Robert Healy of Perth, and officially opened by Br Kevin Ryan, Deputy Province Leader for the Christian Brothers, the new facility is testament to Mr Rosé Meyer's contribution to the development of the College. In his introductory address, College Head Boy, John Giovannetti, said it was a monumental task knowing where to begin in describing Mr Rosé Meyer and the positive impact he has had on the College. "In his 33-year career at CBC, Mr Rosé Meyer has had an
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Centacare is a family support agency staffed by professionals offering a range of 12 comprehensive interrelated services and programs across a preventative, therapeutic, remedial continuum. There is also significant and multi-faceted Disability Service. Centacare has a diocesan mandate with offices in Townsville, Mount Isa and Bowen. The diocese covers an area which is 25% of the state and is home to a population approaching 300,000. Qualification and Experience Applicants require a lertiary degree in Human Services ie. Social work, psychology or equivalent. A post graduate qualification in social Administration or similar would be advantageous. A minimum of 8 years postgraduate experience in working with families is required. Experience in both the public and private welfare sector is preferred. Duties and Responsibilities Under the direction of the Bishop and through the Board of Governance the Director is to manage. be responsible and accountable for all the activity undertaken by the agency thus: • The effective running of all programs; • Quality Human Resource Management System; • Preparation, negotiation and effective management of the Centacare budget; • Preparation and presentation of all reports required by the Bishop, the Board of Governance and funding Bodies; such reports to be of high quality and in accordance with deadlines; • To represent Centacare in any forum, committee, meeting etc. as requested. required or deemed appropriate; • To work closely and collaboratively with public and private departments and agencies for the well being of all people in the Diocese but with particular care for the marginalised and disadvantaged. Salary and Conditions An attractive salary package will be negotiable according to qualifications and experience, including a fully serviced vehicle which is available for private use by the Director. Non contributory superannuation currently 8%, 5 weeks annual leave and long service leave after 10 years service. Frequent travel is a feature within the diocese, the state and interstate for conferences etc. The successful applicant will take up position in mid or around January to allow for a handover. Reasonable travel and removal expenses will be available for the Director and family if required. Further information regarding the position including the selection criteria, duty statements etc contact: Mr Len Homer, Diocesan secretary on (07) 47 263 200. Applications addressing the criteria, including C. V. and the names, contact numbers of five referees including the current and past employers, line managers etcTo be forwarded to: Mr Len Homer, Diocesan secretary, PO Box 186, Aitkenvale Q1d 4814
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incredible number of significant achievements," he said. "Apart from assisting in the production of so many well-adjusted young men, Mr Rosé Meyer has also initiated many productive changes. In my opinion it would be impossible to find a more dedicated and committed man." In response Mr Rosé Meyer said he and his family were rejoicing in the honour. As a student of the Christian Brothers in his native Pakistan, Mr Rosé Meyer said he often recalled the school motto: Certa Bonum Certamen, or, 'Fight the Good Fight. "In all of my connections with sport here at CBC I have endeavoured to instil the same values in my students," he said. For the new physical education centre, he
hoped that that motto together with the values of punctuality, goodness, courage, effort, ability and the positive development of one's talents would be fostered by all those who made use of it. Mr Rosé Meyer also used the opportunity to pay tribute to his family and the support they provided him. Born in Peshawar (Pakistan) as the second youngest of 13 children, Bob Rosé Meyer was educated by the Christian Brothers at St Joseph's boarding school in Naini-Tal in the Himalayas. Later in life he trained with the Jesuits before moving on to teach with the Christian Brothers in St Columba's College in New Delhi. Hr commenced his teaching career at CBC Fremantle in 1967 - Phil Bayne, CEO Media
Baptism and family emphasised during school blessing ceremony
The importance of Baptism and the role of community in our everyday lives has been recognised at the blessing and official opening of the Stage 5 development at St Jemme's Primary School in Munster. Delivering his homily, Auxiliary Bishop Robert Healy of Perth asked the children to consider what Baptism means to them and how they are responding to God's calling. "Through Baptism, God calls US to faith in Him and we must be prepared to listen to and answer that call," he said. For young people such as yourselves, it is very important to recognise and answer the call as it provides you with a marvellous opportunity to develop Bishop Healy at the opening and blessing of St Jerome's fifth stage. your relationship with God. "It is important to remember to. She said the home was the the support which allows you to that what happens to us in life most important place for stu- learn and grow in the love of happens through the action of dents to learn about their faith God." she said. God in us. God works in won- and values. "From home, to school, to derful ways and does some The complementary role of the parish and beyond, all of what wonderful things for us and by school and parish communities we gain from these communianswering His call we can all In the life of each student and ties add up to make you what experience this." he added. their families was also recog- you are - the St Jemme's comThe importance of community nised for its supportive nature, munity - a very special comwas then addressed by CEO with all members supporting munity which together has Director Therese Temby, who one another. made your school what it is made reference to the many dif"As members of the St today," she added. ferent communities we belong Jemme's community you have - Phil Bayne, CEO Media
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Continued from Page 1 The musical director for the whole Jubilee evening is Paul McCarthy. Parish choirs have been rehearsing in four locations and will rehearse together on Sunday 19 November at Mercedes College. Meanwhile, a sixtypiece orchestra will accompany the choir and principal singers. Not only that, but three bands will also perform on the evening as well, including what organisers promise will be a spine-tingling rendition of Amazing Grace by the WA Police Pipes and Drums and the Salvation Army Band. The Trinity Pipes and Drums will also perform on the evening.
Archbishop praises 'welcoming' priest By Glynnis Grainger Father Ernest Edward Rogers passed away quietly on the Feast of All Souls, 2 November, at the Little Sisters of the Poor nursing home, Glendalough, aged 84. Archbishop Barry Hickey told mourners at St Mary's Cathedral last Tuesday two phrases - the Church and the Pope - meant a lot to Fr Rogers. "He had a beautiful speaking voice and was a man of culture and education within the Church," the Archbishop said. Fr Rogers was ordained in Rome in 1945 and then posted as curate at the Cathedral and Subiaco parishes before working as chaplain at Aquinas College in May, 1949, and as an Army chaplain in August, 1951. He was Assistant Priest at Nedlands in 1954, chaplain at Aquinas again in 1956, and manager of The Record newspaper at the same time, when Keith Spruhan was editor. Fr Rogers became parish priest of Kenwick/Thomlie in March, 1959, and at Mosman Park in February, 1970, until he retired in February, 1982.
Archbishop Hickey said Fr Rogers spent ten years of his retirement every Friday hearing confessions at St Mary's Cathedral. Archbishop Hickey said Fr Roger's relatives asked his Requiem Mass be celebrated at the Cathedral. "He was very close to the Cathedral," the Archbishop said, "He is remembered by many, many people
Rome. With three other WA semi- Archbishop narians - Fr John Chokolich, Fr Hickey, above, Harry Brennan, and Cardinal James prays the final Knox - and about nine other Aus- prayers at Fr tralians, he was locked in at Propa- Roger's ganda College, at the Vatican, Requiem Mass because of the German occupation with Bishops of Rome. Quinn, Healy Fr Chokolich told The Record this and Myles week the seminarians were looked after very well, but lacked commu- McKeon and other priests. nication with their families. "Vatican Radio let us give our little Right, he message at Christmas and Easter incenses Fr time and Archbishop Prendiville in Roger's coffin Perth got in touch with our families as young relato tell them when to listen, or sent tives look on. them a typed letter of the broadcast." he said. Archbishop Hickey earlier told The Record Fr Rogers was "friendly, outgoing, witty and a man of some culBy Anthony Barich ture, who thoroughly enjoyed his years of study in Rome, where he Young Fremantle Dockers was ordained, and continually spoke squad members will underabout his time there." take scholarships at Notre "Fr Rogers admired Pope Pius XII Dame University in Fremanbecause he was overseas during the tle in 2001 as part of a joint War years, for most of World War II Initiative with the club. . . .. He had a charming personality The scholarships will be and [was] a very good priest" funded equally by both the Fr Rogers' brother. Kenneth. was in Dockers and the university the Australian Diplomatic Corps and Notre Dame assistant regishe served with the Australian Dele- trar of marketing and recruitgation to the Holy See, the Arch- ment Janny O'Connell said bishop said. efforts would be made to He flew from Canberra to attend accommodate the players' the funeral. hectic training schedules. Last year, Fr Rogers was awarded Squad members must be on the Cross Pro Ecciesia et Pontifice by the Dockers players' list to be Pope John Paul II for more than 50 eligible for the scholarships. years' service as a priest. The initiative will begin with
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because of the years of service that he offered." Fr Rogers "would see someone come into the church and welcome them; people would feel involved in what he was saying." "He died on 2 November after a fairly long illness and he could have died before that date but he held on .... We give thanks to Almighty God for this wonderful person." Fr Rogers died peacefully with his sister, Mrs Margaret Durack, and family around him. He was born on 22 February. 1916, In Perth, and educated at Notre Dame des Missions, Highgate, CBC St George's Terrace, Perth, Springwood junior Seminary, New South Wales, and Propaganda College,
the new Bachelor of Health and Physical Education. Ms O'Connell said the young men may be more likely to choose the new course, but "we are opening up our whole syllabus to the players. and it will be entirely up to them what they do." She stressed the most important element in the relationship between club and university was the ongoing counselling which Notre Dame would provide the players. University registrar Peter Glasson said that in an age with so much professionalism In sport, players need something to fall back on for life after football.
SALESIAN MISSIONS The Salesians
The Salesians, a Religious Congregation of priests and Brothers, were founded by St. John Bosco in Turin, northern Italy in 1859. The Salesian focus is on education. Using methods pioneered by St John Bosco, the Salesians help people to help themselves, to assist the young acquire skills to earn a livelihood and to be self-reliant while at the same time contributing to the growth and development of their country lbday there are 17,000 Salesian Priests and Brothers (SDB's) and 17.000 Salesian Sisters (FMAs) following in St. John Bosco's footsteps. supported by hundreds of thousands of others. In the Asia Pacific region, the Salesians are working in Australia, Cambodia, China, Fiji. India, Indonesia, Japan, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan. Philippines. Samoa, Solomon Islands, South Korea. Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam.
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Dear Friends Iseek your help on behalf of the people with whom the Salesians are working in East Timor. The Salesians have been in East Timor since 1948. While Bishop Carlos Belo is the best-known East Timorrse Salesian. there are another 53 priests and brothers. and 31 Sisters working in seven centres in the Territory. The Salesians are running schools (primary secondary, technical and agricultural). community health centres. orphanages. parishes and youth centres in Baucau, Fatumaca, Fuiloro, Laga. Lospalos and Venilale. The schools have a very important role to play in helping provide the East Timorese with people skilled in the building. metal, electrical and motor trades who are self-reliant and motivated and able to assist in developing the country's infrastructure. The Salesian centres, which have become focal points in helping people reconstruct their lives and to rebuild the country, have asked us to support their development projects. Gan you help? Yours sincerely
(Br) Michael Lynch SDB PS Your contribution can make a difference. "God loves the one who gives gladly. God is able to give you more than you need so that you will always have...more than enough for every good cause." 2 Cor 9:7-8. SALESIAN MISSIONS ABN 43 206 946 ose PO Box 80- Oakleigh Vic 3166 Enclosed please find my donation for East Timor ...... OR please debit my - (tick one) Bankcard -- Visa IT Mastercard Amount S Card Number: Signature-
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Think about your generosity Peter Dwan continues with his meditations on the readings for Sunday Mass. This week the Thirty-Second Sunday, Year B
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oday's liturgy challenges us to consider our generosity. In the first reading (1 Kings 17:10-16) we have the story of the widow of Sarepta, a pagan land, responding to the call which Elijah made to her to make him a scone. Her initial reaction was to say that she only had enough food for herself and her son. However, when Elijah said: "For thus the Lord speaks... Jar of meal shall not be spent, jug of oil shall not be emptied, before the clay when the Lord sends rain on the face of the earth." The widow did what Elijah had told her, and as the reading says: "The jar of meal was not spent nor the jug of oil emptied. just as the Lord had foretold through Elijah." The Glenstal Bible Missal says: "This is essentially a story of faith: Elijah and the widow are at the same time images of God and of men. God demands everything, the believer gives himself wholly." (p1012) Our generosity is a reliable barometer of our faith. It has been repeatedly found that people with a strong faith are generous, while those with weak faith generally give little, if anything, even if they are rich. The generous give gladly, while others give grudgingly. It is often the poor who are the most generous. An African Bishop who visited Australia a few years ago commented that while people in affluent countries are willing to give, they are unwilling to
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Meditation share. That this damning assessment is all too true is shown by the fact the most Australian parishes have ignored the Second Vatican Council's directive that every parish give a definite percentage of its income to the missions. Most parishes have, like the widow in the first reading, been afraid that they wouldn't have enough if they gave. Unfortunately, while people may have heard the story contained in the reading, they have missed the message that God won't let himself be outdone in generosity. In connection with sharing, we must remember it isn't just a question of sharing money. Other important forms of sharing range from sharing our Faith to sharing a joke. In the Gospel (Mark 12:38-44) we have the widow presented to us as a model of generosity. Jesus sat down outside the temple treasury and wasn't impressed when He saw many of the rich putting in a great deal. But when a poor widow came and put in the equivalent of a penny, Our Lord called his disciples and said to them: "I tell you solemnly, this poor widow has put in more than all who have contributed to the treasury; for they have all put in money they had over, but she from the little she had has put in everything she possessed. all she had to live on. Commenting on this Gospel incident, the late Archbishop Fulton Sheen said that in judging our generosity, God doesn't look at how much we have
given, but rather at how much we have left after we have given. When accepting donations from wealthy businessmen, the late Mother Teresa of Calcutta told them that she hoped that they were giving from their substance and not from their abundance. These words are a source for a fruitful, if perhaps painful, examination of conscience for us all. It is also worthwhile noting that Mother Teresa of Calcutta considered personal service a truer test of generosity than the mere giving of money. Pope John Paul II expressed a similar idea in his encyclical on evangelisation, in which he lamented the fact that while in some countries, monetary offerings to the missions are increasing, missionary vocations, which he considers the true test of generosity, are declining. In the second reading (Hebrews 9:2428) we have ideas which tie in with the other readings. The reading says that Christ offers himself only once to take the sins of many on himself. In a directive to her co-workers, Mother Teresa of Calcutta directed that all Co-workers, especially the Christians, should look to the self-giving of Christ on the cross to motivate their work for the poorest of the poor. Service by its very nature involves selfgiving. The reading ends with the words: "When he (Christ) appears a second time, it will not be to deal with sin but to reward with salvation those who are waiting for him." • Unless we are living lives characterised by generosity we cannot be truly said to be waiting for him. but rather living as though there were to be no Second Coming.
To Jesus through Mary . . . . a column of Marian devotion By Cindy Wooden
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he Blessed Virgin Mary could not have understood completely what it would mean to be the mother of Jesus, but her faith in God was total, Pope John Paul II said. In Mary, "we see the goal of holiness to which God calls all members of his Church," the Pope said on 1 November, the feast of All Saints and the 50th anniversary of the solemn proclamation of the dogma of Mary's assumption into heaven. During the outdoor Mass, the Pope said. "My venerated predecessor Pope Pius XII in this same square defined the dogma of the assumption of Mary, soul and body, into heaven. We praise the Lord for having gloried his mother, associating her with his victory over sin and death." Encircling St Peter's Square for the Mass were 650 French pilgrims bearing banners depicting a host of saints and Mary under different titles. The Marian banners, in a variety of languages, ranged from the simple "Notre Dame" (Our Lady) to the Mexican Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Vietnamese Our Lady of La Vang. Mary is "the most holy among creatures," the Pope said, and she is a "model of holiness for having put her life at the disposition of the Most High." When the Angel Gabriel told Mary she would bear the Son of God, "certainly she did not fully understand the mystery of that divine plan, but she knew that it meant a total change in the reality of her life," the Pope said. Yet, he said, "without doubt and without reservation, she accepted." The feast of All Saints, Pope John Paul said, is a day to give thanks to God for all the wonders he has done throughout history. Ills a day, he said, "of praise and thanksgiving to God for having raised up in the church an immense multitude of saints which no one can count." The feast commemorates not only those who have been canonised or beatified by the Church, "but also the anonymous
Backed by Images of saints, Pope John Paul II waves to pilgrims gathered in St Peter's Square for All Saints' Day, 1 November. During Mass celebrating the feast, the Pope called Mary a model for all saints. Photo. CNS Reuters
saints, known only to God,- the Pope said. The saints, he said, include "mothers and fathers of families, who in their daily dedication to their children have contributed effectively to the growth of the ety."church and the edification of sociAmong the host of saints are "priests, nuns and lay people who, like candles lit before the altar of the Lord, have spent their lives in service to their neighbours in need of material and spiritual help," the Pope said. The anonymous saints, he said, also include "missionaries who have left everything to bring the Gospel message to every part of the world." In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus listed those who would be blessed by God and welcomed into heaven: the poor in spirit, the afflicted, the pure of heart, those who search for justice, the merci-
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ful and peacemakers, the Pope said. "The saints took these words of Jesus seriously," Pope John Paul said. "Despite trials, darkness and the lack of success, they tasted here on earth some of the profound joy of communion with Christ." Praying the Angelus after the Mass, the Pope said, "Today's feast reminds us that we were made for heaven, where the Mother of God already is and awaits us." On the 2 November feast of the faithful departed, people around the world will go to the graves of their loved ones and pray that they, too, will reach heaven, he said. The Pope said he would offer special prayers "for those who, in the course of this year, have lost their lives.I will think especially of the victims of human violence; may each of them find peace in the bosom of God."
The Cardinal knew the truth, and how to communicate it
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ell truth, and shame the devil." So wrote the great 19th century English Catholic writer and convert, John Henry Newman, in his famous Apologia Pro Vita Sua. Translated, the title of this book means "A Written Defence of His Life." It was a necessary defence because Newman's adherence to truth and a spirit of truthfulness had been attacked by another English writer, Charles Kingsley. "'truth for its own sake had never been a virtue with the Roman clergy," Kingsley had written in a magazine. "Father Newman informs us that it need not be, and on the whole ought not to be . ." As a committed Catholic and a person devoted to courageously seeking out and proclaiming truth throughout his life, Newman found this attack more than deeply offensive. It was a slander that cut at the heart of his life. The Apologia Pro Vita Sua was the result - a book of rebuttal which Newman wrote in just seven weeks, some days standing at his desk for 15 or 16 hours. The Apologia was a huge success for Newman personally - Kingsley was silenced utterly by the intellectual vigour of the reply. But more importantly, the book has also given to subsequent generations one of the wisest and most powerful testimonies to the Catholic faith ever written, still relevant today. As with many true literary classics, the lessons of this book stand the test of time. From the point of view of communicating the Christian faith, both to other Christians and to non-believers, one of our problems today is finding the right words to speak of faith. Often, when we try to speak about the importance of faith in Christ, we can sense a simple failure in the other person to understand what on earth we're on about. In a world that is often suspicious of Christian language, or the language of divine revelation, to speak that language, even in a gentle. limited way, can sometimes lead to an automatic loss of audience. How should we respond? Newman's Apologia gives us an answer. He calls it "the principle of the Economy" which is a "cautious dispensation of the truth." Jesus Himself used this approach with audiences by speaking in parables. Newman argued. Before Christ, indeed, God did not introduce the Gospel to the world all at once but rather, He "gradually prepared men for its profitable reception." Accordingly, Newman explained, the early Church regarded it as a duty. "for the sake of the heathen among whom they lived, to observe a great reserve and caution in communicating to them the knowledge of 'the whole counsel of God'." "Children do not apprehend the thoughts of grown people, nor savages the instincts of civilisation, nor blind men the perceptions of sight, nor pagans the doctrines of Christianity, nor men the experiences of angels." Newman added. How should we apply the principle of the Economy today? Following Newman, we should be cautious when speaking about our faith, recognising that many others will not have come as far along the path to truth as we ourselves have come. With the vast and increasing numbers of "unchurched" people in our society we need to remember constantly that people we assume know what we're on about when we speak of faith - including many within our own "faith community" - simply don't. This is not an excuse not to speak of faith. As Newman said, truth must be told and the devil shamed. But if we're to do it well today, we must increasingly learn to tell it as the early Christians did, knowing what our audience knows - and just as importantly, what they don't.
Environmental care includes human rights
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Many people believe in protecting the environment but then act upon a very limited understanding of this concept, one that embraces the whole world, but not human beings. This guest editorial from the 6 October edition of The Anchor, newspaper of the Diocese of Fall River, Massachusetts in the United States, reminds us the full and balanced understanding of the environment includes the true needs of human beings, as the Church teaches.
human person and promote the common good of the human family, the Church champions the rights of the unborn; it strives to bring dignity to the poor, it works to overcome the evils of racism; it welcomes the stranger and it promotes the family as the centre of human culture. The Church recognises that the web of life is linked as well to the protection of God's gift of creation. It is important to realise that care for God's creation is a religious issue. God is the creator of our universe and all that is in it. The Catechism of the Catholic Church calls our attention to the fact that our creed begins with the creation of heaven and earth. It also reflects that the Seventh Commandment. "You shall not steal," enjoins respect for the integrity of creation. Nature and humanity meet: Elyse Nelson, left Use of the mineral, vegetable and animal and Sean Rappatoni from Ursula Frayne's junior resources of the universe cannot be primary with reptile friend in 1998. divorced from respect for moral impera- concern. As we well know, specific contives. cerns about environmental public health, A further notation of the Catechism the curse of toxic waste, the cost of states: "Man's dominion over environment cleanup, become the daily litany of puband other living beings fashioned by the lic officials. creator is not absolute: it is limited by conMany non-religious people can easily cern for the quality of life of his neighbour, see the ethical dimensions of these probIncluding generations to come; it requires lems and as a result know they have to a religious respect for the integrity of cre- grapple with ethics. ation." However, what is needed for religious It is obvious that many people encounter believers is a more in-depth approach environmental issues as a community from theological and pastoral perspec-
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n 1990, Pope John Paul II issued his World Day of Peace message. It was entitled 'The Ecological Crisis: A Common Responsibility." This was the first Vatican statement devoted entirely to the ecological question. The Pope initiated his appeal with the reflection that "there is a growing awareness that world peace is threatened not only by the arms race and regional conflicts, but also by a lack of due respect for nature." He emphasised that the ecological crisis was a moral issue. Appeals by the Pope, bishops and other Catholic religious leaders mean that the Catholic community needs to take up the challenge to view environmental issues as not merely political or economic concerns, but see them as matters related to faith life. In noting well the link between faith and environmental issues, the Church seeks to promote a consistent ethic of life. In striving to protect the dignity of every
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to-earth contribution to the call by our Holy and supporting this evangelisation initiaFather for a New Evangelisation. tive in The Record. Too often we have been confronted with Boudewyn de Haas so called "political correctness" in our Dianella parishes. Secular opinions of "liberals", not being a truth, should have indeed no place in the Church of Christ. rchbishop Hickey's advice to stop Rediscovering Christ in our lives is therethe bickering is timely, overdue I fore a must if we want to appreciate His would say (The Record. 2 Novemtruth. ber) And His eternal truth does not change. Like in families, the most destructive force Are we afraid to be the beacon of His continued bickering, it destroys trust and is truth? Is "political correctness", and in a sense love for one another. Peace does not grow on trees, it has to be liberalism/modernism, in our Churches today the solution for our own insecurity grown by the practice of tolerance, otherin Christ? In the words of our Holy Father. wise we descend into perpetual, deepen"The ihrth we proclaim belongs to Christ". ing, almost pathological, hate. Politics belong to the world, and there it It seems to me, that very often the disis to stay. agreements are over matters of little worth, I applaud Raymond de Souza (28 Octo- and harping away can lead to major quarber) for being that beacon to help us to rels and/or power plays. rediscover Christ in our lives, even though Heed the wise words of our leaders, for would like to take this opportunity to It might be against the differing secular the only way to peace for us all. it's respond to your article "Evangelisation" opinions what seems to be rampant in our Peter Bertola parishes these days. in The Record, (26 October). Congratulations also to you for reporting Esperance At last, and long overdue, we see a down-
"I'll turn off air and oxygen until every breath is gone. Do you know He'd be justified, if fairness was the game, For no one has been more abused or treated with disdain Than God, and yet He carries on supplying you and me. With all the favours of His grace, and everything for free. Men say they want a better deal and so on strike they go. But what a deal we've given God for everything we owe. We don't cam who we hurt or harm to gain the things we like, But what a mess we'd all be in if God would go on strike. D. Hogan Wembley Downs
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tives. So if Catholics are to seriously consider environmental issues, and they should, it should be based on a response of faith and not mere politics. This can be achieved from an acknowledgment of our tradition. This tradition includes our view of the environment as shaped by Scripture, spirituality, ethics and social teaching. By viewing the environment from these various sources, we can indeed make a unique and distinct contribution to the many aspects of environmental concerns. Respect for nature and respect for human life are inextricably related. In this view, it is important that we treat all of God's creation not merely from a humanitarian stance. We should reflect on the inclusiveness of all life as God's gift. In this light, by preserving natural environments, by protecting endangered species, by respecting all of human life, and by labouring to make environments compatible with local ecology, we demonstrate a respect for creation and reverence for God the Creator. Humanity is at a crossroads. Reading the signs of the times, we can either ignore the harm we see or we can take up our responsibilities to the Creator and creation with renewed commitment.
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Farmers' Jubilee: cultivate; rather than exploit, the earth By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Jubilee for Farmers will be celebrated on the Vatican's Day of Thanksgiving for the Gifts of Creation this weekend, underlining the Importance of agriculture but also the need to care for the earth. The 11-12 November celebrations express "the lordship of God over the Earth and, at the same time, the gift of the Earth given to humanity to cultivate," said Mgr Fernando Charrier, the Vatican organiser. No other Holy Year celebration is tied more closely to the Old Testament jubilee. a year when fields were left to rest and injustices were addressed by restoring property to its original owners, freeing slaves and forgiving debts, he said. "The social aspects of the Old lbstament jubilee have important repercussions for us today: We must recognise the gifts of the Earth, protect them, recognise the injustices which continue and commit ourselves to correcting them," Mgr Charrier said at a 7 November Vatican press
conference. Tens of thousands of farmers becoming aware of the fact that the goods lion or even 12 billion people if we share from Italy and representatives of Catholic which nature offers to all must be respect- and cooperate in production and distribrural life organisations from around the ed because they are the heritage of the ution," he said. "Rich countries cannot seek shortcuts by world were scheduled to attend a special whole human family." Agriculture, forests and fishing are all limiting the number of children the poor jubilee Mass this Sunday, 12 November, tied to environmental conditions and can have." celebrated by Pope John Paul II. The Vatican document said, "Human While fewer than 100.000 people were impact on them, he said. Therefore, caring for the environment is beings, created in the image and likeness expected at the jubilee Mass, its focus on rural life is a focus on more than half of not an end in itself, but a condition for of God, have a unique place as the crowning of creation," and their rights must have the world's population, said the Vatican's guaranteeing human life. Mgr Charrier's committee planning the precedence in any project to protect the representative to FAO, Archbishop Agostijubilee published "God's Earth, Mankind's environment. no Marchetto. Cardinal Roger Etchegary, president of According to UN statistics, of the world's Earth" to help people reflect on Christian the Vatican's jubilee committee, said the 5.8 billion people, 3.5 billion live in rural principles of environmentalism. The document said that among the many weekend events would celebrate one of areas and 2.5 billion of them work in the factors impacting on the global environ- the first articles of the Christian creed: the agricultural sector. The archbishop said hunger was "a ment was "the run-away planetary popu- belief in God as creator of heaven and tremendous slavery," which oppressed lation growth and the need to provide ever earth. "If there is one celebration that can greater quantities of food." 800 million of the world's people. Mgr Charrier said some developed coun- reunite all humanity Ills precisely that "As regards our relationship with Mother Earth, it must he affirmed that she is not tries have tried to tie foreign assistance to which celebrates its creation, a celebrato be exploited, but cultivated," Archbish- population-control programs in the Third tion which cannot help being religious World, an unjust practice that denied the because it sings the praises" of God, who op Marchetto said. "We must transform into a relationship rights of individual couples to determine created "the heavens and the earth and all they contain." of communion that which until now has the size of their families. - See Editorial above "Experts say the world can feed 10 bilbeen mainly a relationship of exploitation, The Record, November 9 2000 Page 7
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Monk promotes Comunita' living of faith, hope, charity By Glynnis Grainger
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"What they strive for, and what they are aiming at, is to be so absorbed by the persons of God, which is really like the water in which a fish is swimming." Melbourne man Adrian Pervan started the Comunita' in Australia after going to Italy, he said. "We have answered a call from some of the people here; this is a means to help them become more close to God," Fr Ravano said. "We become sons and daughters with God so far as we are one with Jesus through the Holy Spirit, who is always present and it requires only our attention.
n Italian monk who has come out to Australia to spread the word of the 'Comunita; visited Perth last month with some of its Australian members. Comunita' is a way of living out the Christian vocation for those who want to understand and live out their Baptismal promises more deeply. Fr Benedetto Ravano, 38, lives with four Comunita' members in Biella, in Piedmont, at the foot of the Alps in Northern Italy. Its full name is Cornunita' del figli di Rio which means "The Community of the Sons and Daughters of God" Fr Ravano told The Record last month he joined the Comunita' in 1984 through his parents, who were members. He has been a priest since 1992, because of the Comunita', and said he had never thought about being a priest before he joined the lay monastic order. "I am a priest of the Comunita' in order to service the needs of the lay people who belong to it," Fr Ravano said. "The priests will always be a small branch of the community." The Comunita' is one family with four branches: one for men and women who are consecrated, but without taking vows of poverty, chastity and obedience; a second for consecrated married lay people, who have taken these vows; a third, for unmarried lay people, who have taken these vows, and finally, those who are consecrated, with vows, living a monastic contemplative life, but not isolated from the community. Fr Ravano is a priest and consecrated monk. The priests "may go and help the parishes, but not on a regular basis," he told The Record. Some lay members were celibate, others were married; Fr Ravano lives in a common house with other people who are consecrated. At first, all members of the Comunita' belong to the first branch, who are consecrated after one to two years of membership as aspirants. Fr Ravano said aspirants sign themselves Fr Ravano in Perth last month. to the community to live their baptismal "We are nothing like a closed communipromises more deeply in order to understand "that we are adopted sons and ty or a sect. "We give them a sense of belonging to a daughters of the Father." "The Comunita' is like a small but religious family in which they very much enriched part of the Church and what the can experience what it means to be Church is, of what the faithful is called to Church." This was important because some parishbe by God," he said. It was founded in 1948 in Italy by Fr Don ioners go every Sunday to Mass but still "do not grow in faith, hope, charity and Divo Barsotti. Fr Ravano met him in 1983 when he went prayer." Fr Ravano said he is a monk before he is to Mass with his parents and described it was "like a thunderbolt to see him say a priest; "the priesthood is a service, whereMass and the way he was relating to God." as a monk is really someone who realises "It was quite new to me and quite wel- that God is first." Speaking to The Record in Perth on 16 come," he said. Fr Ravano was born in the port city of October, Adrian Pervan said, "We are movGenoa, in Northern Italy, and has four ing into Bendigo; we have been accepted by the administrator of the diocese there brothers. His father was in the shipping business and have a strong group at Shepparton." "Wagga Wagga Bishop William Brennan which he wanted his sons to take on. Another brother has become a priest of the has invited us back next year to promote the Comunita' for a week, probably Comunita'. longer." Because of his father's job, Fr Ravano In Melbourne, Wagga, and Shepparton, lived in France, where he attended high new people are being consecrated to the school; then he studied in the US at ColComunita'. lege for four years from the ages of 18 to "This is the most important step a person 22, and did a Business major. takes - it makes them a full member," Mr He worked in a bank in Italy for about Pervan said. three years. "The Father founder in Italy is so thrilled At first, he wasn't interested in the Comu- about this. nita' - until he met Fr Barsotti. "Inside 18 months, about 25 people [in Fr Ravano left his job in 1987 and "never Australia] have been consecrated into the looked back, in spite of difficulties." Comunita'. "Our mother house is in Florence, Italy," "A lot of people are expressing interest in he said, ". ... In every diocese we go to we becoming consecrated." ask approval of the Archbishop," he said. Adrian Pervan can be contacted in Mel"We met Archbishop Barry Hickey bourne for further information on (03) 9853 who gave us encouragement and blessing 0124. The Record, November 9 2000 Page 8
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St Patrick's Care director's optimism, faith see her through The director of St Patrick's Care Centre in Fremantle, Jessie Healy, is retiring from the centre after 17 years work at the centre. Peter Rosengren spoke to her last week about her years of Christian witness at the centre.
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ne of the saddest cases Jessie At the back of the Basilica, the old Healey ever came across in church hall, renovated and extended, her 17 years at Fremantle's St is now, partly, the headquarters of St Patrick's Care was that of a baby boy Patrick's Care. abandoned by his mother. And ever since Br Hannick first startThe infant's father had left Freman- ed feeding Fremantle's down and outs tle to look for work elsewhere to sup- from the presbytery kitchen - in those port his child and its mother. days Freo' was not the gentrified and When he returned he found that the fashionably chic place that it is today mother had dumped the boy and dis- - St Patrick's Care has been a kind of appeared. 'Catholic Nike' for those who need That little boy grew up. He too mar- help most - 'just doing it' ried and had a baby boy. With work And today, the humble and empahard to come by, he left Fremantle to thetic Br Ignatius, age 72, and known look for employment. throughout Freo as the friend of the Some time later he found that he hoboes, still turns up six days a week could not contact his wife so he came to man his little office in the downback to Fremantle, only to find that his stairs section of the Parry Street headson, just like himself, had been aban- quarters of St Patrick's Care. doned by his mother. "Ihope he'll be here for ever because That's a snapshot of the kind of peo- he's like a spiritual presence in the ple Jessie, the retiring Director of St Centre - people have great respect for Patrick's Care, has met - people down him and that's really important," Mrs on their luck and unemployed, people Healey told The Record last week. whose families are more like battleMeanwhile, the stories of life, as it grounds than human relationships, can really be, abound. people for whom the phrase 'drug Jessie referred to a young woman addiction' is not a theoretical possi- who had earlier been photocopying bility, people who are materially - and documents in an adjoining office. emotionally - poor. She is a young mother studying a In social science research circles TAFE course. But Jessie revealed the these are the people more often woman's mother had been part of a referred to clinically as members of group of 20 or so people living on a a lower socio-economic profile. rubbish tip in South Fremantle before But for Jessie and all the staff at St St Patrick's Care rescued them. Patrick's Care, they are first and foreThat's right. Not near a rubbish tip. most people. On it. And for 20 years or so they have Although it had been a difficult, probeen the beneficiaries of the rather tracted effort on the part of St Patrick's amazing parish-based charitable Care, with many failures and retries Institution which was first set up by along the way, eventually the organiOblate of Mary Immaculate Brother, sation had successfully helped those Ignatius Hannick. in the group to get into human habiThe Oblate Fathers and Brothers tation. have been committed to the spiritual St Patrick's Care - open 365 days a and material welfare of their flock year - is an extensive operation comsince the late 19th century. pared to Br Ignatius' first soup kitchen Standing beside the magnificent efforts, and is staffed by some paid architecture of the Basilica church - staff and numerous volunteers. these days a tourist landmark - is the Downstairs, the old hall is the meetlarge two-story, red-brick presbytery. ing place for a patchwork quilt of per-
sonalities. Several men hang around n't need family and friends." The sada couple of pool tables or play table dest things she has seen are the young tennis. abandoned man, and the women Closer to the offices is the kitchen who've been abused physically or where volunteers prepare the daily sexually. midday meal, served in the dining More than once Jessie and other staff area which, judging by the number of have gone to court to help women tables, services a large number of peoobtain restraining orders. ple. But in this regard the biggest surOff to the right, there is a television prise for her has been the number of area where men, women and men who are sexually and physically teenagers sit around watching midabused. morning television. Just across the "It's very hard for men to admit and main entrance from there is a coffee to come to terms with," she observed, area where even more people sit and noting that such experiences often chat at tiibles. seem to start a man on the path to But it is the accommodation prodrug abuse, lack of self-esteem and gram run by St Patrick's that is really perpetuation of the abuse. impressive. Although not a Catholic, nor particThere is Hannick House at 16 ularly any denomination, Jessie said Holdsworth Street, which provides she had never allowed the size and short-term suppc rted accommodation scope of the problems she faces daily for men and Mill can accommodate in other people's lives to defeat her. nine in single rooms. "I guess I'm an optimist, and I have Premises in Seaview Street can faith," she said. house eight men in two houses of four. And, she said, she has learned some St Patrick's Care has also taken over Park House, next door to the offices in Important lessons. Parry Street, and residences in "I know people have strengths Dorothy and Ellen Streets. they're not even aware of. I see the The organisation is also buying the bad times in a person's life as the Park House and the Dorothy Street 'lessons.' while the good times are the residences from Homeswest by grad'bonuses' for learning the lessons ually achievim equity in both, leadwell." she said. ing to complett ownership in another Working at St Patrick's Care, she 25 years. admitted frankly, can be difficult; it's Exit Point housing from Hannick no rose-coloured experience. House consists of 2 duplexes, each "When someone is smelly or obnoxcapable of housing two men, usually ious, it's hard to see something nice or for approximately 12 months, the keys Jessie In St Patrick's Centre dining MOM: the Centre is "the best thing that's ever happened to me." good about them but, when you do. Photo Peter Roservren of which were delivered from Homethere's a basis for building a relationswest last Saturday. The only difficulty these days, she For the centre itself, she said, the group through thick and thin and, lit- ship," she said. St Patrick's Care has also obtained said, is that nearby Notre Dame Uni- midday meal has always been the tle by little, changes started to hapMeanwhile, another highlight of her approval from Homeswest for con- versity's need for student accommo- core of the daily activities. pen. at St Patrick's Care has been the time struction of six townhouses for dation is one factor making it As for high points, she said, those "The average person doesn't really women, and is currently drawing up somewhat more difficult to find digs would mainly be "the people I've know what some people's lives and volunteers: kitchen staff, chiropractors and administration support to problems can be like" she said. a submission for a purpose-built lodg- for the sort of people St Patrick's helps. met." Meanwhile, she said, the key was to name a few. ing house for approximately 20 men. "And that goes for a whole range of The gentrification of Freo' and the St Patrick's just wouldn't be able to treat people like human beings. That isn't all. But by the time you do Influx of tourism have also pushed up people," she added. "Hopefully, we treat all the people function without them, she said. The group assisted to move off the the adding up St Patrick's is currently real estate prices markedly in the last And of course there's Br Hannick we deal with with dignity: she said. rubbish tip was another. providing accommodation for 90 or so two decades as well. Br Hannick started St Patrick's Care On that occasion St Patrick's Care "People may still feel occasionally himself. people and expects that to go up to "He started it, and all I've done is just approximately 110 once the lodging In 1980 and Mrs Healey, a social work- worked with the Fremantle Council like they are begging when they come er by training, joined up in 1983. and Homesvvest to get them housed. into the Centre - and they apologise to help realise it," she said. house comes online. Ten years later she became director The venture didn't work at first, she for it. But we try to let them know that And. she added, "it's the best thing "We never imagined we would be said, but St Patrick's Care stuck to the there's not a person alive who does- that's ever happened to me." this big." Mrs Healey told The Record. and has been at its helm since then.
Kimberley pilgrims bring the gift of themselves to Rome and the Holy Land By Bill Worth of Broome
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couldn't help thinking about Jesus, and His Mother, and His suffering, asIlooked at that painting of Jesus on the Cross." Elizabeth Puertollano of Broome Diocese said in Jerusalem last month as she dried a tear and held her hands together in a prayerful gesture. Elizabeth, 80 years of age, was speaking after attending Mass in the chapel of the Holy Sepulchre celebrated by Broome's Bishop Christopher Saunders and Fathers Anscar McPhee and Matthew Digges. The event was part of the official Broome Diocese pilgrimage to Rome and the Holy Land for the Jubilee 2000. The pilgrims who represented the people of the Kimberley during the month of Oda her numbered almost forty. Their travels overseas spanned almost three weeks, living out of suitcases and moving in aircraft and buses and trains, with lots of walking thrown in for good measure. But their prime occupation was to visit the holy places of Christianity where they prayed for themselves and for others in the Kimberley and elsewhere, gave homage to God, and celebrated their faith. Beginning the journey meant a long drive for some, such as Fr McPhee, the group's spiritual leader, and his four companions from Kalumburu, who spent 14 hours on a rough track on their way to Kununurra to catch the plane to Darwin. They were joined by Fr Digges and Patricia Walker with five young pilgrims from Kutjungka Parish (Balgo) in the Great Sandy Desert, three hundred kilometres south of Halls Creek.
The most senior pilgrim was Elizabeth Puertollano from Broome and the youngest was nine year old Sascha Nehmelmann, also from Broome. Their arrival in Rome was, for some, the culmination of two years saving and preparation for the event. Some had run raffles, held cake stalls, sold hot-dogs at sports events, conducted catering services for private functions, and put on concerts to raise the funds to be present at this pilgrimage on behalf of the Diocese of Broome. Sadly, one of the pilgrims who had done much to help others raise funds to go on the journey, Theresa Barker, fell sick in Broome and was not able to travel with the party But her generous efforts to assist others are most appreciated and the group remembered her in prayer. "I am only happy that they are able to go", Theresa said, "and I know they will pray for me and their prayers will do a great deal for me." Among the pilgrims were some that don't live in the Kimberley but have a strong connection with the Diocese. Bryan and Virginia Digges, parents of Ft Matt, from Sydney happily joined the travellers in Rome. John Cox, who had served in Lombadina/Djaridjin as a lay missionary for ten years, fulfilled a lifetime ambition to be on a pilgrimage and came from his place of retirement in West Wyalong in New South Wales. "All this walking has been a bit much for these old legs of mine", John said after the first few days in Rome, "but I wouldn't have missed it for the world." The pilgrims saw many Churches, all the major Basilicas of Rome, and the tomb of St
families. Bishop Saunders then said farewell Sepulchre", the Bishop suggested, "andIam to the pilgrims at Rome's Leonardo da Vinci fortunate that I have been able to join the Airport when they set off for Tel Aviv and Kimberley pilgrims even for just a few days. Ills a pleasure to again be part of this jourthe Holy Land. Although the security situation deteriorat- ney of faith." From there the pilgrims visited many sights ed while they were there, the pilgrims felt safe as they were in the capable hands of of Biblical importance - the Church of the Pater Noster, Bethlehem, the Kedron Valley, good guides and bus drivers. They committed themselves in prayer to the Wailing Wall, the Church of the Visitathe care of Our Lady and our blessed Lord tion. In the Church at the Garden of Gethsewith confidence and faith. They sailed on the Sea of Galilee and as mane the pilgrims gathered one evening for the boat's engines were switched off they a Reconciliation service and Holy Hour. The time passed quickly and one and a drifted quietly contemplating the various events in Jesus' life associated with that vast half hours later the group emerged from the inland sea - his calming of the storm, his prayerful atmosphere of the Garden. walking upon the waters and his teaching of "I really enjoyed that time praying for us and our families and friends back home," the Beatitudes overlooking the lake. The group stood on the bank of the River said Paul Clement of Kalumburu, summing Jordan, and some even bathed their feet in up the thoughts of everyone there in attenthe modest stream where Christ was bap- dance. Frs Anscar, Matt and Bishop Saunders contised by John. Later, they prayed the Mass on Mt Tabor, celebrated Mass in a chapel of the Holy the place of the Transfiguration and they Sepulchre, a site that commemorates the thought it was good to be there. burial of Christ for three days in the tomb. Many other places were on the group's The place of the crucifixion and the Sepulitinerary including a significant visit to chre held special significance for the pilgrims and was a focal point for devotion for Kimberley pilgrims before the colonnades of St Peter's Square: left, parish volunteer in Balgo, Pat Nazareth, the village where Jesus grew up. Four days after arriving, the group was the travellers and the people of the KimWalker, Ruth Nagomara and Nancy Gill, both of Balgo, and Veronica Lulu of Lake Gregory. privileged to be able to stay in the Old City berley they remembered in their prayers. Peter in the crypt under the Great Altar of Mass, Pope John Paul dedicated the Church of Jerusalem, a location that oozes history Coming home with extra baggage filled the Basilica of St Peter. throughout the world to the care of Mary, and character. with gifts and souvenirs brought its chalWith the civil unrest continuing along the lenges for everyone. In their spare time they went shopping the Mother of God, for the forthcoming miland looked at some of the historical won- lennium and said prayers before the statue West Bank, in Palestine and parts of Israel, Yet, for all its busy-ness and its demanding ders such as the Roman Forum, Colosseum, of Fatima, which was carried in procession and escalating to some degree, accommo- timetable, no one will forget what joy there Vatican Museums, Pantheon and the Castle to the altar for the occasion. dation in Bethlehem was cancelled but as it is in being a pilgrim in Rome and the Holy St Angelo. In St Peter's Basilica, on the morning the turned out it was to the group's advantage. Land, bound together in belief, touching the Bishop Saunders joined the pilgrims at the sacredness of history, remembering others But the highlight for many was the Jubilee Kimberley Pilgrims left Rome, Bishop SaunMass in St Peter's Square celebrated by the ders celebrated Mass with Frs McPhee and Franciscan hostel - the Casa Nova. in prayer and walking the way of faith. Holy Father and fifteen hundred Bishops Digges for the intentions of the Pilgrims and "We are fortunate that we can stay here so - Courtesy of the Kimberley Profile, news from throughout the world. At the end of the for the people of the Kimberley and their close to the Way of the Cross and the Holy magazine of the Diocese of Broome The Record, November 9 2000 Page 9
Book Review and Features
A tale of two churches With Mary Busher, Perth Catholic Church Archives volunteer
Excerpts from the WA Catholic Record 10 November, 1900.
Minister scolded An editorial criticised the Minister for Agriculture Mr Throssell. He expected Federation to have an adverse effect on West Australian farming. "The towns may well be left to look after themselves, and the more suitable end for the farming classes to keep in view would he the extension of rural settlement. There is no more independent or honourable life - none more conducive to the welfare of the individual or the prospurity and progress of the State - than that of the Agriculturist. Nor is it sons only who should be included: daughters also might have their part in it. We remind readers of those alvicultural colleges for girls conducted in Belgium."
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his A4-sized booklet is packed with coloured and black-and-white photographs and was the work of six people and the Parish Jubilee 2000 committee. In his Foreword. Father Peter Stiglich, Prior of the Norbertines of Queens Park and parish priest of the parish, said, "As we move in the latter part of the Holy Year of Jubilee 2000, our celebrations of the Birth of the Saviour focus on the work for the Kingdom of God that has gone on in our own district since 1912." "Our Parish has a rich history in people and place," he said. "This booklet has been lovingly researched, carefully compiled and, as typical for our parish, edited with joyfilled hard labour. "The best part of this project is to have lived - a little vicariously - the life of Queens Park/East Cannington, silting through photographs and stories of past and
present fellow 'journeyers'." Fr Stiglich added, "It has been moving to remember those who have made up this great community over the years. "It is dedicated not just to our people of the past, but also to the people who are part of our journeying now; and those who regularly join us as we seek to discover and live God's plan for us, the context of the Catholic Faith Community." Fr Stiglich thanked all those who responded to the call for information and documentation; their response had made the project a "really joyful one." The reviewer agrees with him in that reading the booklet enables one to live - a little vicariously the life of past and present parishioners and those in the area and who attended either of the two schools. Late in 1999 the decision was made to compile a History of the Parish, one of the authors, Maureen Tavani, says in a note at the end of the booklet. The parish is different from most In that it comprises two churches - St Joseph's, Queens Park and St Francis's, East Cannington, two schools - St Joseph's School and St Norbert's College - and two
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orders of Religious - the Sisters of Mercy and the Norbertines, who moved from York. This meant that there were six avenues of information from which to gather, collate and produce a meaningful summary of almost one century's activities, the Author's Note says. "Every effort has been made to include events of great and small significance to each section of the parish," Mrs Tavani wrote.
Ifound the list of priests in Chapter three very helpful and comprehensive, and a welcome inclusion in the booklet. The history of the parish, and the early hardships of the parishioners in Woodlupine, the previous name for Queens Park, showed how dedicated they were to their Catholic faith. Some of them had to walk long distances to Mass, and there were many small farms in the area piggeries, goat breeders and especially dairy farms, as the area was the main milk supplier for Perth in the early days of the 20th century. In the parish, both churches were built lovingly and with hard work by parishioners, and sometimes [donated] bricks were laid by the parish priests themselves. There are many interesting anecdotes dotted throughout the booklet and the pictures themselves tell the story through the years. This is a booklet well worth reading and adding to your library, particularly if you live in the area of Queens Park/Cannington. Sometimes there is a little repetition but always the standard is high and there are very few typographical errors.
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Policy statement by Mr W G Brockman, a candidate for the office of Mayor of Perth: "I believe the widening of the principal streets of Perth should be undertaken as soon as possible. . . [and] the expense of this salutary reform, should be undertaken by the Government An important question is that of connecting South Perth with the city. I believe it will ultimately be necessary to do this by means of a substantial bridge. Another important question is ownership of the foreshores along the Swan River from Mount Eliza towards the Causeway. The portion bordering on Mount's Bay Road will become very valuable as wharfage sites and should be the means of returning a large revenue to the City. For this reason ownership should be placed beyond doubt and the foreshores permanently vested in the City."
Shooting holiday A Kalgoorlie reporter wrote of a visit to the Yallingup Caves in the company of the men who discovered the caves, Messrs Dawson and Seymour. 'The opening of the cave is about 1511 in diameter. Descent is perpendicular by a rope ladder for about 35ft to a floor from which the galleries open out. In the first gallery we found ourselves covered with what appeared to be an immense fairy dome of amber, with Innumerable stalactites from a few inches to many feet hanging down.... Those wishing to view the caves must make Busselton, one of the prettiest little towns in West Australia their headquarters. There is ample accommodation in the town's five hotels and arrangements for traps can easily be made. A couple of days at the caves, a couple out in Geograph° Bay fishing, sailing or shooting, andIknow of no better holiday in the West.'
Parishioners from East Cannington/Queens Park arrive at their pilgrimage destination in York for the Year of Great Jubilee 2000.
Priest victim of Reason and the Enlightenment
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he French Revolution is used to mark the beginning of modern history, the start of the Age of Reason and the ideal of Liberty Equality and Fraternity. Like most revolutions, it began with high, half-baked ideals and ended in bloody savagery. Noel Pinot was the youngest of a family of sixteen, born in Angers, in France. He was ordained a priest in 1771, was a curate in Bousse and Corze and served as almoner of a hospital until he was finally given his own parish. of LourouxBeconnais, in 1788. He might have remained a perfectly good and unremarkable parish priest, however, the following year, the French Revolution began. Early in 1791, the municipality of Louroux-Beconnais informed Noel and his curate that they must take an oath of fidelity to the Civil Constitution of the Clergy This was to establish a church in France under the control of the civil government, like the Anglican Church in England. The curate complied, but Noel refused. Furthermore, when a constitu-
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tional (as opposed to Catholic) bishop was Installed in the diocese, Noel denounced him from the pulpit. Consequently, the courageous Perth historian Dr Jennifer Skerritt sheds priest was accused of encouragsome light on Catholic history to mark 2000 ing revolt (competition is one years of Christianity This week: thing that revolutionaries do not Bless ed Noel Pinot 1747- 1794 tolerate) and arrested. He was condemned and forbidden to travel within eight priests described as Refractory, ments for Mass, which he had who remained loyal to the nue been wearing at the time of his leagues of his parish. Conditions in France became Church and conducted their arrest. ministry in secret, moving from At the last moment his chasuble more dangerous. was removed, in case it jammed In the September massacres of hiding place to hiding place. He used his previous connec- the guillotine. 1792, led by Danton and Marat, tions and hid at hospitals for the He was only one of many hunover 400 priests were killed. This prompted the widespread incurable throughout the region. dreds of French priests, brothers He refused to abandon his and nuns who were executed in emigration or deportation of parish. the name of Reason and EnlightFrench clergy. By day he hid and at night he enment. Only the very heroic remained, It seems appropriate that the going underground to serve their heard confessions and said Mass at isolated farm houses. Modern Age was heralded by congregations. This was to be how he was cap- one of its chief characteristics; Under Robespierre and the the murder of innocent people notorious "Committee of Public tured. In February of 1794, he was for political ideals. Safety" in April of 1793, all priests Sister Marguerite Rutan died at still exercising their duties were preparing to say Mass at the farm of La Milandrie when govern- flax, Blessed Magdalene and subject to the death penalty. other Daughters of Charity were A 'showgirl', dressed as the ment forces seized him. On 21 of February in the Bish- executed in June, and thirty-two Goddess of Reason, was enthroned in the Cathedral of op's Palace at Angers he was con- nuns were put to death at Orange Notre Dame in Paris. worshipped demned to death by the during July, 1794. Have a closer look at your with a drunken orgy and a bon- Revolutionary ilibunal, for refusparish priest. Ordinary people fire of church books and proper- ing the oath and for fanaticism. He was executed the same day, can rise to extraordinary things ty Noel Pinot joined a host of still attired in his priestly vest- when called upon.
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National Chesterton society voted The seven-year-old Chesterton Society of WA voted to become a national body during its recent national Chesterton 2000 Conference at New Norcia last month, WA Chesterton Society President Tony Evans said this week. The name for the new society - the Australian Chesterton Society - was chosen at its annual general meeting on the weekend of 20-22 October at New Norcia, Mr Evans said. From 1 January, 2001, the old WA society would cease and the new constitution come into effect. The chairman of the new society will be Karl Schmude, of Armidale, NSW, and the secretary, Bob Denahy, of Sydney. Mr Evans will become vice-chairman. He said the aim of the Australian Chesterton Society would be much the same as the
old one but would embrace the whole country to foster and develop a knowledge and understanding of Chesterton's writings and thought by means of an annual Chesterton Memorial Lecture, meetings in all States, and publications including The Chesterton Review. The next annual general meeting and conference of the society is likely to be held in either Sydney or Melbourne late next year. The Chesterton 2000 Conference at New Norcia attracted not only West Australians but participants from the Eastern States and overseas. The speakers included Father Ian Boyd, the founding editor and President of the International Chesterton Institute; Emeritus Professor Jerzy Zubrzycki, from Canberra; Dr Peter Hunt, from Tasmania, and
Mr Schmude, who is currently establishing, a new Catholic University, Campion College, in New South Wales. Fr Boyd travelled from Seton Hall University, New Jersey, USA. "All four speakers in their various papers urged a return to Chesterton's wisdom and commonsense," Mr Evans said. Dr Hunt told the conference Chesterton's writings comprised "an endless treasurechest." Prof Zubrzycki argued that Chesterton "recognised that the deep emptiness that modern man experiences is a spiritual void that neither technological progress nor materialistic ideologies can fill up." Prof Zubrzycki said Chesterton had a categorical answer to this emptiness and void and that we could be sustained and inspired by reading and studying him. The conference papers will be published
School marks Gibney Day All Saints Day last week took on special significance for the students and staff at Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School in High Wycombe. The day marked the school's tOth anniversary, the birthday of its namesake, Bishop Matthew Gibney, and the celebration of grandparents' day. The school community joined with parents, grandparents, other family members and friends of both school and parish to share in a Mass celebrated by Parish Priest, Fr Steve Durkin. During Mass, students sang and re-enacted the first and second readings before Fr Durkin spoke about the important role that Matthew Gibney (Brshop from 1887 to 1925) played in the development of Catholic education in WA. Bishop Gibney was also a founder of The Record newspaper. Afterwards, the significance
in a forthcoming edition of the international quarterly journal, The Chesterton Review. Those interested in learning more about the new Australian Chesterton Society can request a copy of the special edition of the WA Society's Conference newsletter, Defendant. The from 122 Marmion Street, East Fremantle. WA 6158. telephone and fax: (08) 9339 1403.
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Up, up, and away for Mater Christi festivities
Students release balloons as part of Mater Christi's 10th anniversary.
Students re-enact scenes from the Bible readings during Mass.
of the day was recognised with the singing of Happy Birthday and a special Matthew Gibney cup cake for every student. A picnic lunch with family members accompanied by music from the
Numguts Bush Band saw groups of kids joining in a bit of bush dancing. Proceeds from the students' art sale were donated to the missions. - Phil Bayne, CEO Media
Three hundred helium filled balloons, the contents of a time capsule, a whole-of-school Mass and the biggest birthday cake ever seen this side of the Swan River have helped commemorate the 10th anniversary of Mater Christi Catholic Primary School in Yangebup. The school was originally known as MacKillop Catholic Pri-
mar). With the key themes of Achievements, Environment, Arts, Sports • and Spirit, the week-long activities were organised to involve the entire school. A whole-of-school Mass and shared lunch with parents and family marked the conclusion of the celebrations as everyone looked to the next 10 years. - Phil Bayne, CEO Media
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Welsh Archbishop neglected abuse evidence: claim "This was a disaster that need not have happened, if he had acted MANCHESTER. England (CNS) on the information which he had — Following calls for his resigna- been given on many occasions." The Archbishop, Father Dixon tion and allegations that he ignored cases of paedophilia, said, was "incompetent" and Archbishop John Ward of Cardiff, "unfit for office." Wales, has asked Pope John Paul Also interviewed on "PanoraII to appoint a coadjutor arch- ma," Archbishop Ward fended off bishop to work alongside him. calls for his resignation. He said he took full responsibilA television documentary program, "Panorama," shown on 5 ity for the incidents, which he November on the British Broad- "deeply regretted." casting Corporation, included But, he said: "I believe that I allegations that Archbishop Ward, acted in good faith and with the 71, ignored warnings about two best of intentions.I see no reason paedophile priests who worked why I should resign my office." In his archdiocese, enabling them In his pastoral letter, Archbishop to continue abusing children in Ward confirmed that he had their care. asked the Pope to appoint a coadBut the Archbishop said he had jutor bishop. been considering requesting a "I have not taken this decision coadjutor bishop since his lightly or hastily. strength was diminished by a "I have been considering this recent stroke. now for some time. In a pastoral letter to churches "I do believe that this is the right in the Cardiff Archdiocese over time to ask the Holy Father to the weekend of 4-5 November, appoint the bishop who will sucArchbishop Ward said: "These ceed me, when the time is right," have been very difficult and try- he said. ing days." He also referred to Father John He said he wanted to share his Lloyd, his former press officer, "deep sorrow and regret" over the who was jailed in 1998 for a string events that had "marred our of serious sexual offenses against Catholic community over these boys and girls, and to the 20 Octolast two years." ber conviction of Father Joseph Three priests from the archdio- Jordan on child abuse charges. cese told the "Panorama" program Father Jordan was sentenced to that they had serious concerns eight years in jail for indecently about Archbishop Ward. assaulting young boys and for One, Father Philip Dixon, said: attempting to pervert the course By Paulinus Barnes
of justice. After his trial it assessed by an expert in paeemerged that Father Jordan, dophilia. before attending seminary, had But before this could take place, been accused of abusing young- Father Jordan asked to be transsters in 1990. ferred to the Archdiocese of At that stage he was a high Cardiff. Bishop Budd said he gave school teacher, but a court had a very strong recommendation to Archbishop Ward that Father Joracquitted him. British education authorities dan should go ahead with the then barred him from teaching assessment. Instead. Father Jordan was seen because of concerns arising from the allegations and the court case. for two hours by a retired psychiHowever .the teacher had then atrist, Dr Harri Pritchard-Jones. Pritchard-Jones said on the applied to become a priest for the Plymouth Diocese in southern "Panorama" program that the interview he had with Father JorEngland. Bishop Christopher Budd of Ply- dan had been of a general nature mouth, who first accepted Father and had not centred on child Jordan as a candidate for the abuse. He added that this was an area priesthood, said Father Jordan had been open and honest about of work in which he had no specialist knowledge or experience. the accusation. Archbishop Ward told the proHe told "Panorama" that the accusation appeared to have gram that he did not consider furcaused a "spiritual renewal" in ther assessment of Father Jordan necessary. Father Jordan. A lay Catholic woman on the Bishop Budd later chaired the group that drew up child protec- archdiocesan panel for interviewtion guidelines for the Bishops' ing candidates to the priesthood, Conference of England and Colleen Norman, told the Catholic weekly magazine The Wales. Tablet that she was never told of published in 1994 were These and stated that a "not guilty" ver- Father Jordan's background prior dict in a court should not be to interviewing him. Norman said she was "horrified" accepted as proof of innocence. to learn, after he was convicted, of told Budd "Panorama" he Bishop decided Father Jordan should face Father Jordan's past. "Panorama" also reported confurther examination before progressing with his studies for the cerns that were expressed verbalpriesthood. He said he had ly to Archbishop Ward after he arranged for Father Jordan to be ordained Father Jordan in Janu-
ary 1998. Fellow priests had seen youngsters leaving Father Jordan's bedroom, and there were reports that he had been seen "hanging around" in the showers of a local sports centre used by a Catholic high school. Archbishop Ward, interviewed on 2 November for the program, said of these reports: "I saw it as immaturity. I didn't see it as serious." In his pastoral letter, the Archbishop asked the people of the archdiocese to pray, especially for their priests. "They above all have been deeply hurt, greatly sullied, ridiculed and treated with suspicion because of recent events. We have good priests in this archdiocese andIknow that you will join me in thanking God for them," he said. The revelations about the Archbishop's behaviour came just months after the bishops of England and Wales announced an independent review of the Church's child protection policies and procedures. The review team includes senior judges, police and health specialists and will examine in detail the previous mistakes made by the Church.
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VAFICAN CITY (CNS) - In conjunction with World Youth Day 2002, Canadian bishops are hoping for the canonisation of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha. "She would be a model of inspiration, of encouragement for young people," said the president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, Bishop Gerald Wiesner of Prince George, British Columbia, in a 3 November interview with Catholic News Service. "She was a very young person who's a symbol of living faith." he said of Blessed Kateri, the first Native American to be beatified. The 18-28 July, 2002, World Youth Day celebrations will be centred in Toronto.
Confession scam BOSTON (CNS) - Two disc jockeys on a Boston radio station who aired what they claimed were authentic confessions secretly taped in a local Catholic church were taken off the air before their regular shift ended when they refused to stop using the material. But the DJs were back on the air three days after they broadcast the bit, and no other action was planned by the station. WAAF-FM. On 27 October, the radio team aired what they claimed were actual confessions from a local parish. But Dave Douglas. program director for WAAF. told the Herald that the confessions were not real, and that station management was "in on the seam."
Peace in hearts UNITED NATIONS (CNS) Archbishop Renato Martino told the UN General Assembly on 2 November that "a culture of peace must begin in human hearts." "It requires a true change of heart," the Vatican nuncio said in an address at UN headquarters in New York. "It must begin in the home and in the family. It must be founded on a true respect for each and every person and each and every community." The Archbishop spoke at a session where the General Assembly took up UN plans for observing 2001-10 as an International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Nonviolence for the Children of the World.
Violations persist ROME (CNS) - Praising Europe's long-standing commitment to human rights, Pope John Paul II said violations including of the right to life persist and must be addressed. In a 3 November speech to participants in a Council of Europe ministerial conference marking the 50th anniversary of the signing of the European Convention on Human Rights, the Pope criticised the "paradox" of affirming support for human rights while the "most basic of them all - the right to life - is denied." The European Convention on Human Rights was signed on 4 November, 1950. in Rome.
By Judith Sudilovsky JERUSALEM (CNS) - Israel asked the Vatican's "immediate intervention" in stopping the rising incidents of anti-Semitism around the world. In a 30 October telephone conversation with Archbishop Pietro Sambi, apostolic nuncio to Israel, Israeli Cabinet Secretary Yitzhak Herzog asked the Holy See to confront the recent wave of antiSemitic attacks. A statement from Herzog's office said the conversation followed a special Israeli Cabinet meeting held a day earlier on the subject of the attacks. Herzog, who also is the Secretary of the Committee Against Anti-Semitism and chairman of the government's Interfaith Dialogue Forum, stressed the importance of taking a "clear and unequivocal stand against antiSemitism." Herzog referred to the 1994 agreement signed by Israel and the Vatican regarding the curbing of anti-Semitism. Full Vatican-
tism was "a little surprising." "What could one say more clearly and less equivocally than what the Pope affirmed on 23 March, during the visit to (Jerusalem's) Yad Vashem (Holocaust) memorial?" he said on 1 November. At Yad Vashem, the Pope said the Catholic Church was "deeply saddened by the hatred, acts of persecution and displays of antiSemitism directed against the Jews by Christians at any time and in any place." He asked that "our sorrow" for the tragedy of the Jewish people would help open a new era of mutual respect, in which there would be "no more anti-Jewish Archbishop Pietro Sambi, as the Vatican's new ambassador to Israel, meets feeling among Christians or antiChristians feelings among Jews." Palestinian Authority President Yasser Arafat on 20 July this year. After the recent flare-up of Israeli diplomatic relations ‘.-ere religion and calls on the enlight- Israeli-Palestinian violence, tenestablished in 1994. ened nations to meet this chal- sions ran high in some European "The Holy See should take a lenge." countries, especially France, leading role in challenging the Archbishop Sambi declined to where there is a significant Arab spread of anti-Semitism around comment on the conversation. In immigrant population. Jewish the world," Herzog said. "The Rome, papal spokesman Joaquin worshippers leaving their synaIsraeli government sees its role as Navarro-Valls said Herzog's gogues in Fntnce were the target ensuring that Jews are not threat- request to Pope john Paul for a of stone-throwing, and attackers ened or harmed because of their clear denunciation of anti-Semi- set fire to several synagogues
Catholics, Orthodox, discuss Creed Pope off By Jerry Fitteau WASHINGTON (CNS) - The North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation discussed recent developments in Catholic-Orthodox relations and the "Filioque" clause in the creed at a meeting in Washington from 26-28 October. For centuries the West's insertion of "Filioque" - Latin for "and the Son" - into the Nicene Creed has been a source of questions about Western orthodoxy among the churches of the East. Jesuit Father John Long gave the group a detailed accounting of the eighth plenary session of the
International Joint Commission for Dialogue Between the Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church, which took place in July. That meeting, the first convenEng of the international commission in the Americas, sought unsuccessfully to reach common Catholic-Orthodox understanding on the status of the Eastern Catholic churches. Jesuit Father Brian Daley gave a presentation and analysis of the Vatican doctrinal congregation's recent declaration on Christ and the Church, "Dominus lesus," and the companion note to bishops on the distinction between "sister churches" and other "ecclesial
communities." Metropolitan Mwdmos commented on the two presentations from an Orthodox perspective. One feature of "Dominus lesus" was that it quoted the entire Nicene Creed, without the "RIloque." as an expression of Christian faith. Without the "Filioque," the creed says simply that the Holy Spirit "proceeds from the Father." The dialogue group discussed two papers on the understanding of the Spirit in the Syriac tradition and examined a revised version of "The Filioque Clause in Ecumenical Perspective," a statement originally drawn up in 1978-79.
Pope to return relic of Armenia's patron By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Pope John Paul II announced he would return a relic of St Gregory the Illuminator to the head of the Armenian Orthodox Church. "In the course of a solemn ecumenical celebration in St Peter's on 10 November, I will have the joy of returning a relic of St Gregory the Illuminator, patron of Armenia," the Pope announced on 5 November. Catholicos
Karekin II, head of the Armenian Apostolic Church. will join the Pope for the prayer service and will receive the relic of the fourthcentury evangeliser of Armenia, the Vatican said. The saint's relic had been kept In a Catholic church in Naples, the Church of St Gregory of Armenia. The Armenian Orthodox plan to place the relic in the new church of St Gregory the Illuminator in Yerevan, the Armenian capital. Dedication of the new church is
scheduled for September 2001. Pope John Paul said he hoped the return of the relic and the ecumenical prayer service would "contribute to accelerating the Journey toward the full communion of all Christians." St Gregory, who died around the year 330, converted Armenian King Tiridates to Christianity and organised the church in Armenia. Late in his life, he retired to a hermitage, where he remained until his death.
to Ukraine By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Pope John Paul II will visit Ukraine in June, Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls said. The spokesman confirmed the trip in a 6 November statement after months of Vatican evaluation of a trip's potential impact on ecumenical relations. As soon as Ukraine gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Catholics in the country began asking for a papal visit. In late October, a Ukrainian Catholic bishop told CNS the papal visit would highlight the importance of reconciliation and religious renewal in the former Soviet republic. "The Pope's most important message will be one of reconciliation, tolerance and Christian love," said Bishop Julian Gbur of Stryj, head of the papal visit committee. The visit likely will last five days and include Kiev, Lviv and a rest in the Carpathian Mountains.
Disciples complain to Vatican about Dominus' harshness' By Jerry Meat' WASHINGTON (CNS) - Two top ecumenists of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) have complained to the Vatican about the "harshness of certain parts" of the recent Vatican declaration on Christ and the church, "Dominus Iesus." In a 1,400-word letter to Australian Cardinal Edward Cassidy, president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, the Disciples leaders said they "strongly commend" the declaration's call for deeper reflection on "the crucial issue of salvation in Jesus Christ." But they said harsh
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language about non-Catholic Christian communities in the declaration "brings pain to the Disciples of Christ." "It seems inconsistent to us for
the Roman Catholic Church to proclaim that ecumenism is central to the church's life and witness - 'Ut Unum Sint' - and then to issue a statement that does not reflect that basic commitment," they said. "Ut unum sint" is Latin for "that they may be one." It was the title of Pope John Paul ll's 1995 encyclical on Christian unity. Writing the letter were the Rev Robert Welsh, president' of the Disciples Council on Christian Unity, and his predecessor in that post, the Rev Paul Crow Jr, one of the nation's best known ecumenists. Rev. Crow headed the Disciples' unity council from 1974 to 1998
and has been co-moderator of the Disciples of Christ-Roman Catholic International Commission for Dialogue since its inception in 1977. He has held several other world and national ecumenical posts. "Dominus Iesus" - Latin for "the Lord Jesus" - is the title of a declaration issued on 5 September by the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. It reaffirms Catholic teaching on the unique role of Jesus Christ as saviour of all humanity and on the salvific mystery of the one Church he founded, which the declaration says "continues to exist fully only in the Catholic Church."
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Nun fired from Jesuit centre over Baptism rites By Michael Cox BOSTON (CNS) - A Catholic nun who was relieved of her duties at the Jesuit Urban Centre in Boston for helping to perform baptismal rites normally reserved for priests said she was shocked and upset by the punishment's severity. Sister Jeannette Normandin, a Sister of St Ann who had worked at the centre for 11 years, maintained after her 24 October dismissal that the baptism was not an attempt to make a statement about the role of women in the Church but rather a matter of liturgical naivete. Meanwhile, Jesuit Urban Centre officials said they were not convinced of the nun's naivete and
said the baptismal action and other sacramental irregularities associated with the nun and her ministry at the centre are just cause for her dismissal. Sister Normandin and Jesuit Father George Winchester, the celebrant of the Oct 8 baptism in question, were dismissed from their duties as members of the pastoral staff of the centre in the South End after each reportedly baptised and anointed one of two boys. In the Catholic Church, Bishops, Priests and Deacons are the ordinary ministers of Baptism, and therefore the only ones allowed to anoint a child at Baptism. Only in the absence of these clerics or in the case of a genuine emergency would a nun or layperson be permitted to cele-
brate a Baptism. Jesuit Father questions about their motivation Thomas Carroll, director of the "were not as definitive as I had Jesuit centre, said the decision to hoped." dismiss the two came only after He called Sister Normandin's careful consultation with Jesuit assertion of naivete "very odd" provincial superiors and leaders particularly because the nun has of the Archdiocese of Boston. been involved in Church work for He said beyond the Baptism, so long. there were other incidents that For her part, the popular nun, were cause for concern. who founded an AIDS residence During a June wedding, also cel- in Cambridge called Ruah and is ebrated by Father Winchester, the well known in the Boston area as nun chose to wear a stole and an advocate for women in prison appeared to be concelebrating and for homosexuals and minoriduring the Mass, an action that ties in the Church, said the bapwould also violate Church prac- tism of a child is hardly the forum tice. to make a statement about Father Carroll said he spoke women in the Church. with both the nun and priest "I would never use the Baptism before making the decision to fire of a child in that manner," she them. said in an interview with The He said during the course of that Pilot, Boston archdiocesan newsconversation the answers to his paper, on 1 November. -This was
not an action of 'I'll show them." However, Sister Normandin said she does "hope for change" regarding the Church position on homosexuals and women in the Church. "And God can bring about that," she said. Father Carroll said "We had little alternative in order to preserve the liturgical practice of the Church." The decision has caused a backlash of criticism, Father Carroll said, with 40-50 people walking out during his homily on 29 October, some of them yelling at him. The Boston Globe reported on 1 November that the babies baptised were both the adopted children of homosexual couples and that the regular congregation at the Jesuit Urban Centre is mostly made up of homosexuals.
Pope backs Patriarch's prayers for Bishops' spirituality: Synod subject peace
Spanish 2001 beatifications set By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY (CNS) - More than 150 martyrs of the Spanish Civil War will be beatified by Pope John Paul II in March. A Vatican official said on 3 November the beatification ceremony is scheduled for 11 March In St Peter's Square and would include several groups of martyrs. In six separate decrees issued in 1999, Pope John Paul recognised the martyrdom of 156 priests, religious and lay people killed in Spain in 1936. The decrees
cleared the way for their beatifi- ian Catholic news agency about cation, but the ceremony was the Salesian martyrs of the Spanish Civil War, said 1999 was the scheduled only recently. The Vatican is studying several year of Polish martyrs, 2000 was other causes of Spanish martyrs; the year of Chinese martyrs and if decrees are issued before 2001 will be the year of Spanish March, they could be beatified at martyrs. Pope John Paul already has beatthe same ceremony. *The lights from the recent ified other groups of martyrs from canonisation of Chinese martyrs violence that tore through Spain had not yet gone out when the In the 1930s. In November 1999, he canonChurch turned its attention to the Spanish martyrs," said Father ised 10 priests and brothers marJuan Edmundo Vecchi, superior tyred in 1934: eight months earlier he beatified seven priests and a of the Salesian Fathers. The Salesian, speaking to an Ital- brother martyred in 1936.
dedicate special attention to "the role and mission of the Bishop in VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Mem- his diocese," said a statement bers of the council planning the about the meeting. The council members agreed 2001 world Synod of Bishops have decided the discussion should with a concern that the synod disfocus on the life and spirituality of cussions could be "scattered" because the theme was so generthe Bishop within his diocese. The theme chosen by Pope John al, the statement said. They want to avoid an endless Paul II for the gathering of representatives of bishops' conferences multiplication of arguments and from around the world is: "The "the tendency of examining quesBishop as Servant of the Gospel tions extraneous to the theme of Jesus Christ for the Hope of the itself." "It's a big topic, so it needs to be World." Meeting at the Vatican in early focused,- said one participant. The role of the Bishop in his dioOctober, synod planners agreed the working document for the cese is expected to cover the bishsynod should help participants op's spirituality, his role as a By Cindy Wooden
the Middle East "leaders who fear him, who have the courage to see VATICAN CITY (CNS) - the dignity of every person Jerusalem's Latin-rite patriarch Palestinian and Israeli - who see led prayers for Middle East peace the image of God in friend as well during an evening service in St as foe, and who have the courage Peter's Square with thousands of to do justice for themselves and for others." jubilee pilgrims. "For this peace, the prayer and Giving the 31 October gathering the action of the church of believspecial weight, Pope John Paul II made a rare appearance from his ers is necessary." the Patriarch studio window above the square said. Elsewhere, the auxiliary bishop to address participants at the of strife-ridden Jerusalem prayer's close. Patriarch Michel Sabbah, the expressed disappointment that Pope said, "brought to our prayer Israelis and Palestinians have not this evening the reminder of the achieved peace. Auxiliary Bishop Kamal Hanna dramatic situation of that populaBathish also denounced US politition which is so dear to me." In a brief homily during the cians' suggestions that the US prayer service. Patriarch Sabbah Embassy in Tel Aviv be moved to said the Holy Land is today "the Jerusalem, saying such a move land of violence, of death, of hate would demonstrate US support and of destruction, and cries to for Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Calling for a "real, sincere willthe Lord, demanding justice." The region was specially chosen ingness and readiness for peace" by God as the place to work his on the part of citizens and authorsalvation and reconciliation, the ities alike, Bishop Bathish told Catholic San Francisco, the archPatriarch said. The Holy Land "finds itself today diocesan newspaper, that leaders searching for its own salvation in involved in peace negotiations the reconciliation of its two peo- must "teach their people we have ples: Palestinians and Israelis," he to go to peace, and that there is no said. other way. The alternative would He prayed that God would give be destruction." By John Norton
Brother David Scarpa looks at the bullet hole in his room window at Bethlehem University on 2 November. Photo CNS/Debbie Hill
father figure and a good shepherd" in the diocese and his relationship with priests, religious and laity. The role of bishops' conferences and relations between bishops and the Vatican are not expected to be included in the working document. Members of the general council of the Synod of Bishops are scheduled to meet again at the Vatican from 24-26 April to make final plans for the synod. The working document is expected to be released shortly before the council meeting. The synod is expected to last most of the month of October 2001.
Ethicist warns UK law failure 'will spread like a computer virus' By Paulinus Barnes MANCHESI hit England (CNS) - British Catholic pro-life activists criticised the legal system that permitted an operation to separate Siamese twins, resulting in the death of the weaker twin. Dr Tony Cole, chairman of the Joint Ethico-Medical Committee of the Catholic Union of Great Britain, warned that a fault had entered the British legal system and it would spread "like a computer virus." The union is a nonpolitical lay Catholic association that monitors political and legal issues. Cole, a former master of the Guild of Catholic Doctors, told Catholic News Service that the outcome of the surgery should not be measured solely by the life of the survivor. He said the appeal court judgment. which finally gave the goahead for surgery, had shown the lack of protection in British law for the weak and the vulnerable. "This was a case of illegitimate
means being used toward an otherwise acceptable end," he said on 7 November. "No one wishes the parents, who refused more than one offer of abortion, anything but prayers and support. Their ordeal, away from their own country and crushed by the power of a foreign law, was truly terrible. We can only wish Jodie a good future. The real losers are conscientious parents, the weak, the dying and the very disabled," said Cole. "Why, we ask, did this ever go to law when the palliative option was still open to all parties? It can only be that a decision based on love and faith was incomprehensible and somehow intolerable to a secular society," he said. The 20-hour operation that began on the morning of 6 November at St Mary's Hospital In Manchester followed a series of court battles in which the parents of the 3-month-old twin girls had opposed the hospital's plans to operate. The parents. devout Catholics
from the Maltese island of Gozo. had said they did not want one of their daughters to die to save the life of the other. Doctors had warned that both girls - known only as "Jodie" and "Mary" - would die unless the operation went ahead. The twins were joined at the abdomen with arms and legs at right angles to their joined upper bodies, while their spines were fused. A hospital spokeswoman confirmed on 7 November that the marathon operation had gone ahead, and that Mary, the weaker twin, had died. Jodie was said to be critically ill but making good progress. On 3 November the Pro-Life Alliance failed in two court attempts to halt the operation. Josephine Quintaville, spokeswoman for the group, told the British Broadcasting Corporation's News on 7 November that Pro-Life Alliance members were "personally devastated" by Mary's death.
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Presidency 'occasion of sin' MANILA, Philippines (CNS) More than 70,000 people gathered to pray to Mary for peace in the country and for Philippine President Joseph Estrada's resignation amid allegations of corruption. The people prayed the rosary at the 4 November rally and invoked, "Mother Mary, we beg you bring peace to our land" after Scripture readings and reflections on the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Mother, reported UCA News, an Asian church news agency based in Thailand. Cardinal Jaime Sin of Manila, who called for the prayer rally, said, "We are here to pray for the president. . . . because he needs enlightenment and courage.... to live in the grace of God." The Cardinal said "resignation
Ex-priest speaks to clergy YANGON (UCAN) - A former priest from the Philippines has exhorted Myanmar priests to remain faithful to their calling and to nurture their spirituality through prayer. "Priesthood is the greatest gift given by God, and you may not value it (as such) unless you leave It, Bob Gamn told 186 priests and four bishops from 11 of Myanmar's 12 dioceses at their first national retreat. The retreat was held 9-20 October at St Aloysius Minor Seminary in Pyin On Lwin (formerly Mayrnyo). 600 kilometres north of Yangon. Gamn told the clergy he left the priesthood not due to any problem with the Church or other priests but "because of exhaustion." "Overburdened by work, I left my prayer life," said the former priest, who broke down during his sharing. "The greatest sin in this world is the sin of omission." added the businessman, who was dispensed from the priesthood and is now married. Gamn's wife and two daughters, aged 18 and 20, also shared their reflections on family life as the wife and children of a former priest. Their reflections included problems they have faced. The 10-day retreat was led by three laypeople. including Garon, two priests from the Philippines and one priest from Myanmar. The laypeople discussed ways to help priests discover themselves.
from the presidency would be good for (Estrada's) soul" as the office "has become an occasion of sin for him." "His inunoral life - high-stakes gambling, his women and mistresses, his drinking sessions, his association with friends of doubtful character - has worsened through the past two years" since his election, Cardinal Sin said. The Cardinal said resignation would be "constitutional and biblical," and could help Estrada . 'recover his morality in private life." His speech was interrupted occasionally by applause and chants of "Estrada resign." Former President Corazon Aquino, who spoke after the cardinal, called again on Estrada to resign, saying that history may treat him "more kindly" if he goes
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"peacefully and now." Asking God for "a quick, peaceful and just resolution to our current national crisis," Aquino maintained that recovery of the Philippine economy and healing of Philippine soci-
protest actions calling for Estrada to step down. In early October, a provincial governor accused Estrada of taking payoffs of more than 400 million pesos [US $8.6 million] from illegal gambling and 130 million pesos from tobacco tax funds for farmers. The 4 November rally included parishioners from Manila and the nearby dioceses of Antipolo and Imus. Bishops, priests, nuns, farmers and political leaders, including Vice President Gloria MacapagalArroyo, Estrada's potential constiPresident Eric Estrada tutional successor, attended the ety "can begin now if (Estrada) rally. An impeachment complaint yields to selflessness and volun- against Estrada in the House has tarily resigns." The rally at the been signed by 99 representaMary Queen of Peace Shrine in tives. Only 73 signatures are needMandaluyong City, south of Mani- ed to forward the complaint to the la, was the biggest in a series of Senate for trial.
Caritas chief to visit last of the Stalinist states By Benedicta Cipolla VAI1CAN CITY (CNS) - Seeking to bolster humanitarian projects In North Korea, the head of Caritas IrVernationalis announced a visit to the communist country. Duncan MacLaren, secretary general of the umbrella Catholic aid organisation. was to depart 2 November for a two-week tour of Hong Kong, Macau, Beijing, North Korea and South Korea. Speaking to the Vatican's missionary news agency Fides 31 October, MacLaren said his trip to North Korea "hopefully will result In a deepened commitment from the Caritas confederation to continue its solidarity at an exciting time in Korea's history." The presidents of North and South Korea held a historic summit in June, and in a sign of the communist state's burgeoning openness to the West, U.S. Secre-
North Korean leader Kim Jong 11, right. and South Korean President Kim Daejung after Kim Dae-jung's arrival in North Korea in June. Photo. CNS Reuters
tary of State Nladeleine Albright paid a visit to the North Korean capital. Pyongyang, in October. At the urging of South Korean President Kim Dae-jung, North Korean leader Kim long-il report-
edly invited Pope John Paul II to the country, but the Vatican says it has yet to receive a formal invitation. While South Korea's bishops have encouraged the idea of a
Papal trip, some prelates have said that North Korea first should recognise the church and allow resident priests. Although the Vatican and North Korea have not established diplomatic relations, Vatican officials have visited the country every year since 1996, mainly to deliver papal donations toward famine relief. Mgr Celestino Migliore, an official at the Vatican's secretariat of state who has travelled to North Korea several times, was expected to join MacLaren in November. The Vatican declined to comment on the possibility of discussions with North Korean government representatives on a future papal trip. Since famine hit North Korea in 1995, Caritas has raised more than $20 million to help the hunger-stricken country.
Chinese martyr protests 'gave Church publicity' HONG KONG (CNS) - By protesting the canonisation of 120 Chinese martyrs, the Communist government gave the Catholic Church more publicity than it could have dreamed of getting, said a priest related to two men killed with the new saints. Father Francis Li, pastor of St Margaret Church in Hong Kong, spoke about the martyrdom of his grandfather and his uncle during 29 October Mass honouring the martyrs proclaimed saints on I October by Pope John Paul II. The priest's grandfather and uncle were not among the 120 new Chinese saints but were among the more than 2,400 Catholics killed in Shanxi province in 1900, reported UCA News, an Asian church news agency based in Thailand. The Diocese of Hong Kong sponsored the Mass despite a request from the Chinese government to
keep a low profile" on commemorations in Hong Kong. The government banned all commemorations of the martyrs on the Chinese mainland. Father Bernardo Cervellera, director of the Vatican's Fides news agency, attended the Mass in Hong Kong and distributed artides about it on 30 October. While the Chinese government tried to portray the martyrs as agents of Western imperialism, the Hong Kong Mass was filled with traditional Chinese customs, Father Cervellera wrote. In a ritual reminiscent of the way the Chinese honour their ancestors, relics of the martyrs were carried into the church with incense, bowing and music played on traditional instruments, he said. UCA News reported the relics of 14 Chinese martyrs, including 12 of the newly canonised saints,
were placed in front of the altar family was living in Taiyuan, a city for veneration and later were in the province of Shanxi, when placed at a side altar dedicated to soldiers began rounding up the passion of Jesus. Catholics in 1900. Some Catholics cried during the After several days of terror and homily and the relic veneration, Intimidation failed to convince UCA News reported. the Catholics to renounce their In his homily, Father Li said. "We faith, the governor of Shanxi are happy that the Chinese Gov- ordered every male Catholic to ernment, through the mass gather on 14 July at one of the media, gave so much publicity to gates to the city. the canonisation. "My grandfather was a fervent "This allowed the people of Catholic," Father Li said. Hong Kong and the whole world 'As soon as he heard the order, to come to know what the church he said to my 15-year-old father was about to celebrate," Father Li and my uncle: 'Let's go; today we said. will be in heaven." Because of the publicity, people Father Li's father was seriously began asking questions about the injured but survived. martyrs, Chinese history and the In Taiwan, some 2,600 Catholics Catholic Church, he said. celebrated the canonisation of the Chinese Catholics, he said, must Chinese martyrs through a respond to their neighbours' Church event that included a questions and share the stories of singing contest, drama, an exhibithe martyrs who died rather than tion and a Mass, reported UCA renounce their faith. Father Li's News.
Blind catechist inspires others not to give up and to live full lives FAISALABAD, Pakistan (CNS) A blind catechist in Pakistan is inspiring and giving hope to the poor through his determination and his faith. Bishop Joseph Coutts of Faisalabad told UCA News, an Asian Church news agency based in Thailand, that one good thing he has done this Jubilee Year was hiring George Sardar, "a man with many talents," as the first blind catechist in his diocese. Bishop Corals said Sardar. 25.
"has brought an added dimension to the apostolate. He not only is a catechist, he has inspired the poor to live with new hope. He is one of the Jubilee blessings to the diocese." Sardar, who lives in Okara, about 320kms south of Islamabad, told UCA News he initially had little hope of doing anything significant in life. When Dominican Father Aldino Amato started a school for the blind, Sadar said he enrolled in
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the school reluctantly. "I did not see any purpose in life. When I noticed other blind boys and girls were happy and 'looking ahead' to do great things,I started studying and playing. Within a short time, I could do well in my studies and in some games," Sardar recalled. After finishing his studies, he had "a good experience" of training at the Catechetical Centre in Khushpur and graduated from the program in 1999. De La Salle
Brother Zafar Daud, who admitted Sardar to the school, said: "It was a good experience for us, too. The others learned to help the blind. They got on very well." The brother also said Sardar "played the harmonium and sang well" and was very popular. Mariam Aziz, a teacher living in Antoniabad Parish, said Sardar has given hope to many and is "a Jubilee 2000 gift to all of us." Sardar needs help to reach villages, she said, "but once there, he
teaches catechism enthusiastically and slowly encourages others to get new insights and hope." Aziz spoke of two poor girls who never went to school and were worried about their future when they met Sardar. She recounted that Sardar told them: "Look at me. Instead of worrying, get up and learn a skill." He then taught them how to repair rattan chairs. The two girls "found new hope" and now earn a living with those skills, Aziz said
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CROSS (nee Langton), Stella Maria. Passed away peacefully on 271102000 fortified by the Rites of the Church. Born 5 1;1911 in Liverpool, England. Wife of Thomas George Cross. Loved mother of Jim. Beloved daughter of Joseph and Mabel Longton (both dec). Loving sister of Jack. Sarah. Josephine. Jim, Mary and Alf (all dec) and their families. May perpetual Light shine upon her. RIP
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Procession to celebrate Annual Feast Day of St Rocco. St Mary's Church. Leederville - Archbishop Hickey 14
Dedication of St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal. Northbridge Archbishop Hickey End-of -Year Mass for St Norbert's College. St Mary's Cathedral Archbishop Hickey
MOST Sacred Heart of Jesus. May your name be praised and glorified now and forever. Thanks for prayers granted. J.L.
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Visit Confirmation candidates. Bassendean - Archbishop Hickey
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Blessing and opening of extensions at St Peter's Primary School Bishop Healy
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Evening Reception at St Thomas More College in acknowledgement of The Society of Jesus - Archbishop Hickey. Bishop Healy
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Confirmation. Bassendean - Archbishop Hickey Confirmation, Kambalda - Fr G Carroll Candidacy Mass for Seminarians of St Charles' Seminary. St Mary's Cathedral - Archbishop Hickey Annual Presentation Night. Corpus Christi College - Bishop Healy
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Day of Reflection for country parishes, York - Archbishop Hickey
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Blessing and opening of extensions at St Kieran's Primary School Bishop Healy
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Blessing of extensions and belltower at Redemptoris Mater Seminary Archbishop Hickey
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Presentation of Certificates to Psalmists and Cantors Archbishop Hickey
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EVENING TALK AT JOHN XXIII COLLEGE "Boundaries - a Formula for Self Care - given by Ean James (clinical Psychologist). RE Room - John X XIII College, Mount Claremont, Tues 14 Nov, 7.309.30pm. Inq: Murray Graham 9383 0444). D AY OF PRAYER FOR YOUNG MEN On Sat 25 Nov, 9am to 5.30pm, Fr Hugh Thomas will lead a day of prayer and reflection on vocation. Place: Redemptorist Monastery. 190 Vincent St, North Perth. Lunch provided. RSVP Thurs 23 Nov. Inquiries: 9328 6600. HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS Sat 25 Nov, 10-h am at the Redemptorist Church, North Perth. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. DAY OF MEDITATION Sat 18 Nov, 10am to 4pm, Holy Rosary Parish Hall, cnr Elizabeth and Tyrell Sts, Nedlands. Director: Fr Hugh Thomas CSsR. BYO lunch. Tea, coffee provided. 'Come apart and rest awhile'. PRAYER NIGHT Conducted by Fr Paul Baczynski at St Dominic's Church, 19 Phillips Grove, Innaloo on 20 Nov from 7-9pm. This prayer evening is for healing and also f or those and their families affected by addictions. Mass at 7pm. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Benediction and healing prayers. VIRGIN OF THE REVELATION CHURCH CHITTERING ROAD, BULLSBROOK Holy Mass 9am every Sunday, followed by Exposition, Rosary and Benediction (except for last Sunday of month). A Plenary Indulgence may be gained by visiting the shrine in this Jubilee year. CHARISMATIC HEALING MASS St. Vincent's Parish invites you to a Charismatic Healing Mass on Fri, 24 Nov in the church, 138
Gilmore Ave. Kwinana. Praise & worship from 7pm. Mass at 7.30pm. Main celebrant is Fr Hugh Thomas. Prayer teams available after Mass. For further information contact Hugh Girod on 9419 5246 or John Acland on 9537 3390. FINAL COUNTRY DAY OF REFLECTION FOR THE JEAR OF JUBILEE Held at St Patrick's Church York (designated shrine f or Jubilee Year). Join in the pilgrimage Mon 20 Nov, commencing 10am, concluding with Holy Mass 2pm. Speaker for the day: Archbishop Hickey. BYOL, tea coffee supplied. Inquiries: York 9641 4015, metro 9446 1935. 125TH ANNIVERSARY INVITATION Congratulations to the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth on the 125th Anniversary of the founding of their congregation. Anyone who is or has been associated with the Sisters is invited to join the Sisters for a Eucharistic celebration (followed by morning tea) on Sun 26 Nov at 9.30am at Our Lady of Grace Church, North Beach. SHARING AND LISTENING FOR R ECONCILIATION You are invited to come to listen and share as Aboriginal people tell their stories. Epiphany - Vincent Pallotti Retreat Centre, 60 Fifth Ave, Rossmoyne. Sun 19 Nov, 10.30am-2pm. Light lunch provided. All welcome. Ring Denise on 9457 7906 with numbers for catering purposes before Mon 13 Nov. NEXT DAY WITH MARY St Lawrence Church, 392 Albert St, Balcatta. Sat 18 Nov. Video an Maria Goretti - 8.45am. Procession and Holy Mass - 9.55am. Day includes Reconciliation, talks, Rosaries. Eucharistic procession and Way of the Cross. Choir practice, 4.30pm Thurs 16th. All are welcome. BYO lunch. Inq. Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate 9574 5204.
Public laws must follow God's law, Pope tells MPs Continued from Page 3 A law which does not "respect the right to life - from conception to natural death of every human being, whatever his or her condition - healthy or ill, still in the embryonic stage, elderly or close to death - is not a law in harmony with the divine plan," he said. "Consequently, Christian legislators may neither contribute to the formulation of such a law nor approve it in parliamentary assembly, although, where such a law already exists, it is licit for them to propose amendments which would diminish its adverse effects." the Pope said. He said the same principle held true for laws which "would do harm to the family, striking at its unity or indissolubility, or which would give legal validity to a union
At the same time, he said, politics should which he said had replaced the "fundabetween persons - including those of the same sex - who demand the same rights never be reduced "to the mere balancing mentalism of Communism." Mr Gorbachev said the task of civil leadas the family founded upon marriage of interests or, worse yet, to a matter of ers in the 21st century would be to unite demagogy or of winning votes." between a man and a woman." "If legislation cannot and must not be co- morality to politics. "For this, the role of During a Mass for the politicians the following day in St Peter's Square, the Pope extensive with the whole of the moral law, religion will be important," he said. Other events during the two-day jubilee urged Christian politicians to be "eloquent neither can it run 'counter' to the moral included a lunch for participants in the Vatand effective proponents" of the Church's law," he said. He said the example of St Thomas More, ican Museums and the installation of a 17social teaching. He said the Church's teaching did not the 16th-century English martyr named foot bronze tree in the Vatican gardens. An exact copy of the 'Tree of Humanity," constitute "an 'ideology' and even less a patron of politicians and statesman by the 'political program,— but instead offered "a Pope on 31 October, teaches the virtues of representing solidarity between peoples of fundamental approach to understanding service to the poor and weakest, interior different races and cultures, was to be the human person and society in the light detachment from wealth or honour, and placed at the entrance of Star Street in Bethlehem. A 10-day pilgrimage of politiof the universal ethical law present in the strict fidelity to one's conscience. Among those to address the Pope at the cians from Bethlehem to Rome along St heart of every human being, a law which is clarified by the revelation of the Gospel." end of the 4 November assembly, former Paul's route had been originally scheduled The Pope acknowledged that the concrete Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev con- before the jubilee. but was cancelled after application of the principles might differ demned what he called the modern-day the outbreak of violence in the Middle East from case to case. "fundamentalism" of liberal economics, in late September. The Record, November 9 2000 P•uge 15
Padbury Catholic Primary School
Where the talents of all are nurtured
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ander into Padbury Catholic Primary School today and you're likely to see figures hunched over chess boards pondering their next move, hear the mellow tones of a flute warbling away or - soon to commence - the hollow tic-tac-tic-tac of ping pong balls being swatted across a table. That's because the big emphases at the school are in giving students the broadest possible education - which means a buffet of not only academic subjects but also extra activities. When the Chess Club was recently set up, one of the activities offered for students interested in extra-physical activities, more than 60 students had enrolled by the following morning. Another community-builder is the school faction buddy system which sees students from Pre-Primary to Year Seven teaming up for activities like shared reading, art and crafts or other sporting activities. The emphasis here is on building relationships between the younger and older members of the school population, cutting out Isolation, building friendships and teaching responsibility. Other recreational activities are being planned for lunchtimes for those students less interested in kicking a ball perhaps than in drawing one or designing a better kind of ball. Anything is possible. For Year Seven students a recent program sees students able to choose two out of three sporting options (surfing, 10-pin bowling or golf) with each option lasting through a four-week cycle. Padbury is one of Perth's newer Catholic schools, having been established in 1985 to meet the need from families moving into the expanding northern coastal region of Perth. Built in several stages between then and last year, the school
Carnival towards the end of Term 3 and a Faction Swimming Carnival in Term 1. Opportunities also are provided to join out of school hours basketball and netball teams. Children from Years One to Seven have a 40-minute lesson in Italian each week, with the classes being funded by the Halo-Australian Welfare and Culture Centre. Students learn how to use computers through a variety of software packages rather than just learning about the hardware. There are 35 computers in the computer laboratory, one in each classroom and nine work-stations in the library. The school is fully networked with e-mail and Internet facilities. Support Programs are provided for students experiencing education difficulties, while an extension program is offered to students who demonstrate the need for a more challenging curriculum Last, but not least. Pastoral Care Music is an important part of school life and for those who want to learn there's plenty on offer. Here, Year Six stu- is a key part of school life. Self-esteem is perhaps the sindents Grace Caterina left, and Amy Biagioni perform an impromptu concert for fellow students on their flutes. gle most important factor in helpcaters for students from Kinder- gram to facilitate the development modified equipment is used. All ing a child achieve his or her garten to Year Seven. of the whole child. children in Years Four to Seven potential and activities which Its motto is simple: 'love one Activities in the centre are child- are taught the basics of most boost this are carried out by classanother,' and this Christian com- centred with children free to major sports. room teachers: a Buddy System, mandment is the informing spirit choose activities based on their Swimming lessons are provided Merit Awards, recognition of of the school's endeavours. own needs. for Years One to Seven conducted birthdays, LAP activities, affirmaThe kindergarten program, by qualified AUS SWIM instruc- tion and rewarding of appropriChildren are currently prepared for the Sacrament of Reconcilia- meanwhile, has two half-day ses- tors. For each year children par- ate behaviour, both within and tion in Year Three, Eucharist in sions per week with 25 children ticipate in a Faction Athletics outside the classroom. Year Four and Confirmation in in each group. Year Seven. Music at Padbury consists of one Year Sevens, meanwhile, attend half-hour lesson of classroom a Retreat prior to the Sacrament music and one half-hour lesson of liturgical singing. of Confirmation. The classroom music program The Religious Education Program includes class Masses and aims to develop good aural skills: paraliturgies conducted by the the ability to keep the beat and Parish Priest from nearby Whit- sing in tune; enjoyment and ford parish, to which the school appreciation of music. Senior students with musical community and parents are invitability, meanwhile, are able to ed via the school newsletter. On the academic front, Pre-Pri- participate in a program of instrumary uses a developmental pro- mental tutoring at a moderate cost to their parents, with tutors taking weekly individual lessons in flute, clarinet and trumpet. Physical Education is an important part of the curriculum at Padbury. All fitness and sport sessions are co-educational. Modified rules of games are taught and Teacher Mark Cummins puts students on the information super highway.
At A Glance Principal: Mr David Barras Address: O'Leary Road, Padbury Telephone: (08) 9307 5155 Fax (08) 9307 7533 Enrolment: 565 boys & girls K-7
Year 3 teacher, Rosemary Lambe, takes students through their paces.
Located in the northern suburbs, PCPS serves an expanding area.
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