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Silver jub ilee o f the Episcopal Ordination

^Bishop ^Michael

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bishop Emeritus

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Bishop Begley's

Coat of Arms

Bishop Begley and Msgr. John McSweeney meet with Pope Paul

II.

—

by Bishop Michael The coat of arms chosenlove, service and dediJ.

Begley expresses his cation to the people of the Diocese of Charlotte.

His motto, "Diligimus Fratres," symbolizes his The

love for others.

translation of the phrase

New American Bible "We have loved the

is

brethren."

The shield

itself is

divided into quarters: two

blue and two green, each containing a silver

symbol. The upper

left

quarter

shows a Celtic

cross to symbolize the bishop's Irish ancestry.

The upper right quarter holds a bird designed

by Mercy Sister Theophane, who constructed The animal is a composite of

the coat of arms.

dove to repreHoly Spirit; the raven, a symbol for St. Benedict; and the eagle for St. John the Evangelist. A red band at the base of the quarter contains a bread basket and rolls to signify Catholic Social three different kinds of birds: the sent the

Mercy

Sisters

Donna Marie

Vallaincourt

and Jean Marie Davis chat with Bishop Begley.

Services.

The lower right quarter shows a tower with a symbol found in the Begley family's coat of arms and also found on the old orphanage building of Nazareth, where the bishop once served as director. The tower also represents the Virgin Mary's titles "Tower of David" and "Tower parapet, a

About

John Rosato, a native of

the Artist:

New

York, developed an interest in portrai-

ture at an early age.

Starting with sketches of his sports heroes, he developed his skills dur-

ing Catholic elementary and high school. During his senior year at Chaminade High on Long Island, he was admitted into the advanced place-

ment program

of Ivory."

in fine art at St.

He proceeded

John University

in

Queens.

in his studies at State University of

New

York,

College, where he graduated with a bachelor of fine arts degree.

The

fourth quarter on the lower left holds

crown

that signifies the

a

Queen City of Char-

on

to join

Mendola

Artists as an illustrator,

and

Oswego He went

his talent also earned

him

lotte, the

jobs with publishers and a variety of other companies.

Rosato moved to North Carolina in 1991, and maintains a studio in

according to the Manual of Heraldry, signifies dignity. For Bishop Begley those marks also sig-

ture work.

see city of the diocese. A band of silver below the crown shows eight ermine marks which,

nify his eight years of involvement in the Cursillo

movement.

Across the bottom of the coat of arms is a scroll upon which

motto appears. Bishop Begbishop for the diocese will designate his own seal at the time of his inhis

ley retains his seal.

stallation.

A new

Kernersville where he accepts commissions for commercial and portrai-

After meeting with Bishop William G. Curlin in April 1996, Rosato to paint a portrait of retired Bishop Michael J. Begley.

was commissioned

His oil portrait of Bishop Begley, as seen on the cover of this section, was completed in the age-old tradition of Da Vinci and Michelangelo. He began with a line drawing on paper, transferred it to linen, and finished the painting with a series of burnt sienna and burnt umber washes followed by layers of dark to light colors.

Rosato

is

a

member

a parishioner of

of the American Society of Portrait Holy Cross Church in Kernersville.

Artists

and

is

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Twenty -Five Years

Recent Chapters

for the 1971 synod,

KEANE

By JO ANN

Associate Editor THE FORMATION OF THE DlOCESE OF CHAR-

BEFORE LOTTE

North Carolina Catholicism

In

Pope Paul VI said

smaller units, "on

make

human

1972, THE LATE BlSHOP VlNCENT would regularly travel 2,400 MILES THROUGHOUT NORTH CAROLINA TO VISIT the parishes and missions in his far-flung Diocese of

was

Raleigh. Between the two farthest points in the state

Father,

westernmost corner) to Manteo (on the span is 450 miles.

With the exception of the area under the jurisdiction of the Benedictine abbot of Belmont Abbey, North Carolina was one diocese. By the early 1970s, that which had once jurisdiction of the Benedictines covered much of the state had diminished to cover only Gaston County.

North and South Carolina originally were part of the Diocese of Charleston, serving about 5,000 Catholics with 17 churches and 16 priests. The Second Council of Baltimore in 1 866 proposed to the Holy See the designation of North Carolina as a vicariate. It remained a vicariate for almost 60 years.

It was the consecration of William Joseph Hafey on Dec. 5, 1925, as first bishop of Raleigh that began the journey to the future of the Catholic Church in North Carolina. The youngest bishop in the United States at the time, Bishop Hafey served as bishop for the state until 1937, when he became the bishop of

ostolic Delegate, has

IN

S. Waters

— Murphy

(in the

the Outer Banks)

—

—

—

it

was

his inten-

tion to divide the larger dioceses of the world into

to

the office

Pope Paul's desire of bishop more pastoral than scale."

administrative.

On Nov.

1

,

Bishop Waters wrote a

Pope Paul VI, through

mind very soon first

the

letter to

Most Reverend Ap-

made known from the

to us that he has in

Diohas bishop of the prospective Diocese of

to erect

cese of Raleigh, a Charlotte, our

territory of the

new Diocese of

Charlotte.

He

own Reverend Monsignor Michael

J.

Begley, pastor of Our Lady of Grace parish, Greensboro, North Carolina."

The new diocese would encompass

the

46 western

counties of North Carolina from Reidsville and let in

At the formation of the Diocese of Charlotte

with 39 diocesan priests, 27 religious priests and 249

which included Sacred Heart Motherhouse of Mercy in Belmont. There were 53 par ishes and 22 missions.

Ham-

the east to the Tennessee state line in the west.

It

the Sisters of

In 1996, the Catholic population is calculated at about 104,000. Eighty-two diocesan priests, 62 religious priests, 192 sisters and 60 deacons serve the area By 1996, the diocese had grown to 66 parishes and 24 missions.

Bishop Begley served the diocese until his retire in 1984. Bishop John F. Donoghue was conse crated and installed as second bishop in 1984, serving until his elevation to archbishop of Atlanta in 1993 Bishop William G. Curlin was installed as third bishop of the Diocese of Charlotte on April 13, 1994.

ment

would include the territory formerly under the jurisdiction of Belmont Abbey.

And so, on Jan. 12, 1972, the Diocese of Charlotte was born. Bishop Michael J. Begley was ordained as also

the

first

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bishop for the new diocese. By coincidence, is a cousin of Bishop Hafey, first bishop

Bishop Begley

6^

Scranton, Pa.

Bishop Eugene

J.

McGuinness was ap-

pointed as his successor, and served the state from 1937 until his taking over the Okla-

homa-Tulsa diocese in 1944.

In 1945, Bishop Waters was installed as, third bishop of Raleigh. It was under his direction that the formation of a second North Carolina diocese was accomplished.

Shortly before the bishops met in Rome

Bishop Begley and long-time friend, Father Pat Jones of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, were both very involved

God

with Appalachian Ministries.

s

Blessings

on

Bishop Michael J. Beqlet) and the

Diocese of Charlotte

from

St.

John

Church

Bishop Begley concelebrates Mass at

St.

Patrick Cathedral.

in

1972, statistics showed a Catholic population of 34,255 sisters,

30, 197

Catholics in North Carolina announcing, "Our Holy

chosen the

of Raleigh.

Baptist

de La Salle

— North Wilkesboro

s

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January 17, 1997

Four Chancellors Guide Diocese Through By

First

PAUL FREDETTE

25 Years was the

Correspondent

overall vision

years, then-Father

of the diocese which his work afforded him, but in 1986 Msgr.

Joseph Showfety tried to convince Bishop Vincent Waters that

Kerin asked Bishop John Donoghue, currently Archbishop of

Conception Immaculate Church in Hendersonville was

Atlanta, to reassign him so that he would not lose touch with the

not easy, but by July 1971 he

pastoral perspective at

for needed

to

nearly three

be expanded.

It

succeeded. Father Showfety's

the local level.

excitement was rising now, keeping pace with the building fund that was edging its way toward a goal of $200,000.

On the first day in December, he was outside shoveling 15 inches of new-fallen snow when the unforeseen phone call came. Msgr. Michael Begley, bishop elect for the recently designated Diocese of Charlotte, was on the line ask-

chancellor,

ing

him

to

become

was

"As

my purpose

to help the priests

and I've always enjoyed their tremendous cooperation and support," Msgr. Kerin said. in the parishes

The

of those be ordained

by Bishop Begley for the new Diocese of Charlotte was Father John J. McSweeney, a native of Oneida, N.Y. Having held adminisfirst

priests to

the first

chancellor of the diocese.

"But I want to build this trative positions in the Msgr. Joseph Showfety and Bishop Michael Begley outside St. Patrick Cathedral before rededication church in Hendersonville," diocese since shortly Mass in 1979.

Father Showfety said. "I know after his ordination, you do," replied Msgr. Begley. "It will Madelyn Sullivan, and Mrs. Aloha anticipated," recalls Msgr. Kerin.

Father McSweeney was prepared for be built, but not by you." That task Linhares, the secretary to Bishop BegHe remembers the chancery of that the ministry when appointed chancelwould belong to then-Father William ley. For the first three months they all time as very small and compact. "It was lor by Bishop Donoghue in October Pharr. worked out of the rooms in the rectory just a handful of people doing very 1986. At the time he was pastor of St. Within a few days, Father Showfety hands-on administration," he says. "UnAnn Church in Charlotte and vice-chanof St. Patrick Cathedral. The diocese's was on his way to Raleigh to begin an first chancellor retains vivid memories til then we kept things going much in cellor, as well as director of planning extensive briefing by Msgr. Morton, the way of an extended family, but the and development and director of vocaof those early days: "Father Richard then chancellor of the Raleigh Diocese, Allen, then rector at St. Patrick's, did so structures were taking shape rapidly." tions. initiating the transfers necessary for the During Msgr. Kerin's tenure as The tremendous growth in the diomuch to help us get ready for ceremostart of the new Diocese of Charlotte. nies, including the repainting of the cachancellor, Jim Kelley joined the staff cese that marked Msgr. McSweeney' "I was so grateful for Msgr. term as chancellor squares well with the as director of development. He and Jethedral."

Morton's assistance since it was all ministerial model of gardener that he Msgr. Showfety found his ministry suit Father Tom Gaunt, director of the completely new to me," said Msgr. planning office, conducted the first real so enjoys. The image, a favorite of Pope as chancellor "stimulating yet demandShowfety in a recent interview. He still studies of growth patterns throughout the John XXIII, suggests that clergy need ing, and difficult but enjoyable." He marvels at the smoothness of the trandiocese. The expansion of diocesan denot be caretakers of a museum, but thanks God that the diocese has grown sition, in some ways resembling a surrather gardeners who plant and reap. partments to meet the needs of a growthe way it has, and is confident that "solid gery which split the assets of the Raing Catholic population meant a larger One of his perennial concerns as chanfoundations have been laid for further leigh Diocese "right down the middle" cellor was how specific decisions would growth and development." Believing that and more professional lay staff. to give the fledging Diocese of Charaffect the local parish. "I spent much Also, Rev. Mr. Guy Piche, presently one of the greatest challenges facing the lotte a fair shake. time convening groups of people, and diocese today is sufficient vocations to director of properties and the Catholic It was only later that Msgr. building motivation," says Msgr.

Conference Center, was appointed the the priesthood, he reminds the congreShowfety learned of Bishop Waters' McSweeney, who coordinated 35 mafirst financial administrator to manage gation at St. Benedict Church in Greenssatisfaction with their decisions and apjor buildings. the business affairs of the diocese. boro where he is currently pastor that "it pointments. "Once the announcement During his term as chancellor, Our Msgr. Kerin considers the expansion is the praying church that produces vocame, Bishop Waters never interfered Lady of the Hills Camp in Henderson of the diocesan social services, particucations." in any way in the operation of the CharCounty was sold and the Catholic ConNurturing the vocation of Msgr. Jolarly the establishment of an independent lotte Diocese," he recalls. "He never ference Center in Hickory was built. seph Kerin, who succeeded Msgr. office for the resettlement of refugees, gave us any advice unless we asked, and The Catholic schools in Mecklenburg Showfety as chancellor, however, was to have been one of the most satisfying kept a hands-off approach, which I adCounty were regionalized, and much of achievements in the late 1970s and early largely the work of Bishop Waters. "He mired considering the amount of perthe chancellor's time was focused on expressed himself very strongly about '80s. During those same years, greater sonal hard work he had done in this area. numbers of men and women religious demographics and consultations about the missionary character of North Caroproperty acquisitions. His concerns Bishop Waters was good to us, and fair lina, calling it the China of North located in the diocese and significantly ranged from the establishment of the to us."

America," recalls Msgr. Kerin, a native broadened the scope of ministry, espeCatholic Foundation of the Roman With so much organizational work of Scarsdale, N. Y., who was ordained for cially among the rural poor.

Catholic Diocese of Charlotte to help to be done, it might have been easy to Although many of the present diocthe Diocese of Raleigh in 1957. settle for a nuts-and-bolts approach to When Father Kerin was appointed esan structures had not yet been formal- insure future financial resources and stability to the expansion of ministries his work, but Msgr. Showfety wanted ized, the direction was clear, and Msgr. chancellor of Charlotte in July 1979, he the tenor of the chancery to be "pastofor the ever-growing Hispanic populaKerin could already see some of the chalhad already been exercising both pastoral in its outlook." Experience had tion. lenges looming on the horizon. "With the ral and business skills as rector of St. taught him that a good relationship beIn view of the extraordinary growth diocese growing so rapidly, maintaining Patrick Cathedral and as vice-chanceltween the bishop's office and the priests taking place in the diocese, more serithe delicate balance between structural lor for two years. of the diocese was important. Despite What was surprising to him was the efficiency and actual service to the ous and deliberate attention was focused on the recruitment of personnel the challenges that acquiring new proppeople would require greater effort," he changing face of the see city. From a from various religious orders. Msgr. erty and establishing a diocesan adminsaid. "The institution can too easily bemodest southeastern retail town, Charistration presented,

assessments to the

parishes remained the same.

Initially the chancery consisted of Msgr. Showfety and his secretary, Mrs.

lotte

come an end

porate center.

structures

was becoming a financial and cor"Companies were relocating here, and the number of people moving in was unlike anything we had ever

istry to

is

in itself.

to enable

The purpose of worthwhile min-

McSweeney involved himself in the recruitment of seminarians for the dio-

God's people."

One

of his chief joys as chancellor

See Chancellors, Page 14

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January 17, 1997

Bishop Begley Witnesses

Diocese Blessed With Dedicated Leaders

Changes During Career

By JOANN

KEANE

Orphanage

Associate Editor THE YEARS SINCE HIS ORDINATION

IN

IN

1934, RETIRED BlSHOP MlCHAEL

J.

Begley has served

He has

six popes.

witnessed the changes

in

priestly assignments, and laid the groundwork for a new diocese.

in

In 1971, he was transferred to Our Lady of Grace in Greensboro. His assignment was brief. On Nov 30, 1971, Pope Paul VI appointed Msgr. Begley

new Diocese of ordained on Jan. 12,

as the first bishop of the

Charlotte.

By

Raleigh and was diocesan

director of Catholic Charities.

He was

During this time, he has seen a nation

MARY COYNE WESSLING

That's

cism.

ing.

The due

successful growth of the diocese

have served the coun-

is

He saw the civil rights movement unfold. He has served the

cated leadership of

warm

in

common when

the spiritual

spiritual di-

its

three bishops

—

it

comes

to serving as

and pastoral leaders of the

Diocese of Charlotte. In recent interviews, the bishops reflected on their ser-

rection.

Throughout his service, Bishop Begley retained the warm, humanitarian spirit that still glows today. In vir-

vice to the diocese.

Bishop Begley Bishop Michael J. Begley, now retired, began his service in 1972 as the first bishop of the diocese. Considered a friend to fellow priests and a dedicated pastor, he was a good choice to lead the newest

tually every article writ-

ten about him, the

in large part to the steady, dedi-

Michael J. Begley, John F. Donoghue and William G. Curlin. While their style of leadership varies, these men have much

people throughout times of uncertainty with

much more

Correspondent Twenty-five years as a Catholic DIOCESE IS HARDLY A BLINK OF THE EYE IN A CHURCH HISTORY THAT DATES BACK 2,000 YEARS. But in two-and-a-half decades the Diocese of Charlotte has established itself as a vibrant, growing home for Catholi-

change. Ten presidents try.

word

"amiable" can be found.

In May 1984 the

North Carolina Catholic newspaper paid trib-

diocese in the Atlanta Province.

ute to Bishop Begley

50th anniversary of his

Bishop Begley began setting up diocesan offices and handling the transfer of ownership of property and institutions from the Dio-

ordination to the priest-

cese of Raleigh.

hood, the supplement

Surrounding himself with 10 priest Bishop Begley completed the transition with few glitches. But that was just the beginning. In the succeeding 12 years he would be challenged with a growing Catholic population which in turn required establishment of new parishes and expansion of existing parishes, institutions and agencies. How did he manage it all? "I always kept in mind that I needed other good people to help me," he said.

Weeks

edition. In

honor of the

was "but a footnote

consulters,

to

the life of this mission-

Bishop Begley and his dog "Meown.

ary priest of the Diocese

of Raleigh, and

first or-

dinary of the Diocese of Charlotte."

Hundreds of pages could be written on Bishop Begley and some things would still

be

left

When signed to

unsaid.

then-Msgr. Begley was asAnn parish in Charlotte in

St.

1955, he became pastor of the city's second parish. Today, there are a dozen parishes in the

Queen

City.

Then Father Begley was

a priest of

the Diocese of Raleigh. This

new

as-

signment landed him in the geographical parameters of what would become the Diocese of Charlotte.

Ordained on

May

26,

1934

in

1972 in St. Patrick Cathedral.

Throughout the years, retired Bishop Begley has been there for those in need.

Shortly after his ordination as bishop, he accepted an active role with Appalachian Ministries. Twenty-six counties within the Diocese of Charlotte are considered part of Appalachia. Fifteen years have passed since Bishop Begley led 26 bish-

helping hand to the poor and oppressed,

To Me. The pastoral attention for

its

Land

Is

attracted national

forthright approach to

the problems of the people of that eco-

nomically depressed region. Today, he life as a self-proclaimed gentleman of leisure. At 87, Bishop Begley

may move

parishes.

Bishop Begley

Home

joint pastoral letter, This

Diocese of Raleigh, Father Begley's first assignment was at St. Mary's in Wilmington. Over the next three-andserving in pastoral roles at eight

his tenure,

a nurturing place for spiritual growth, a

enjoys

a-half decades, he transferred within the

During

also established the Catholic diocese as

ops, representing 13 states, in issuing a

Springfield, Mass. as a priest for the

state,

before his ordination and in-

stallation as ordinary,

with a 24-page special

a bit slower, but he's sharp

as ever, recanting the stories that shaped

the Diocese of Charlotte as if the events

happened yesterday.

He served the former Nazareth

a

welcoming evangelizer, and a strong

partner in ecumenical endeavors and dialogs.

As

leader of his priests, Bishop Beg-

open man who invited healthy debates. His love for them was readily admitted and observed. "I knew they were good men," he said.

As graciously as he entered, Bishop Michael J. Begley left active duty in ley

was considered a

fair,

1984.

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Bishop Donoghue came to the Diocese of Charlotte with a wealth of administrative talents and experience gained in the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. Like his predecessor, Bishop Donoghue faced the challenge of a growing diocese.

"It was a good challenge to have," he said, "and one that could be met because people were enthusiastic. Because we were a minority, they tended to stay together better and the Church became

important to them than

it

might have been up north."

Bishop Donoghue recalls being impressed with the Catholics he came to

grew apparent that here in the south, Catholics tend to make the Church an important part of their life. serve. "It

To many it is the center of their life. why the Church was and is growIt makes people feel welcome. The people are understanding, accept the di-

and are so hospitable." course, no amount of Southern hospitality could solve the growing pains he encountered. Like Bishop Begley, Bishop Donoghue surrounded versity

Of

who knew the dioknow my own strengths and

himself with people cese. "I

weaknesses. Whatever I can't do, I find talented people who can," he said.

During his tenure, the Diocese of Charlotte continued to grow rapidly.

Bishop Donoghue sought to provide the places of worship and institutions that could accommodate his people. (In 1991, he established the diocese's weekly newspaper, The Catholic News & Herald.) He also promoted the growth of ministries which fed people's spiritual needs.

"We opened

a

number of churches. more for the grow-

We tried to provide

ing Hispanic and Vietnamese

commu-

continue to grow. We opened the Catholic (Conference) Center in Hickory which proved a worthwhile ennities that

deavor," he said.

Bishop Donoghue credited

his pre-

decessor with laying a strong founda-

which to build. He added, "Bishop Begley never interfered with what I was doing. He was, from the very

tion on

very supportive of everything. He never criticized, never told me he disagreed with what I was doing."

And for the 95,000-plus Catholics he guided, Bishop Donoghue left a healthy diocese for Bishop William G. start,

Curlin.

Bishop Curlin "It is a

grace and a blessing to be in

an area that is expanding while so many places up north are struggling," said

Bishop Curlin.

"I find the

very Church-oriented. nority, despite our

Catholics here

We are still a mi-

growing numbers.

because we are a minority that we have a reason to be proud and identify closely with the Church. It is a great blessing as a bishop to serve such devoted people."

Thus sums up how the Diocese of Charlotte's third and present bishop views his challenge as leader. "We have

But perhaps

it

is

strong commitment to shared ministry," he added. "Laity are a vital part of this ministry. They are recognized for their

readership roles, as spiritual directors, for conducting education classes

and

more. There's a rich variety of shared ministry."

Bishop Curlin

is

equally impressed

See Bishops, page 14

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Prayerful Best Wishes to Brad Jones

Matthew Kauth

Charles Messier

Joseph Tran

V

David Brzoska

Bishop Michael J. Begley

Shawn O'Neal

from the

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Luis Osorio

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Frank Seabo

Ray Williams Matthew Leonard

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Matthew Buettner Bryan Lamberson

Matthew

Ritter

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on the joyful occasion of their silver jubilees.

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Diocese of Raleigh send sincere congratulations on the Jubilee Celebration of

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On 25 Years

Priests Reflect By

MIKE KROKOS Editor

retrospect, father george

inkloster

still smiles

when recall-

ing the series of events that led to the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Michael J. Begley for the newly-formed Diocese of Charlotte. In fact, Father Kloster claims he was only "trying to protect his boss" when Bishop Vincent S. Waters made that fateful telephone

ishes and

said.

ing changes in the diocese over the past

Over the years, doors have been opened to greater migration, which is very evident today, Father Waters added. "Since most immigrants from Mexico and Central America are at least nominally Catholic, it can be said that

also shared

it

and I've

here,

with Bishop Curlin, there

dynamic men

background working very hard for the Church," Fa-

are very

in the

ther Kelleher said.

Father Thomas Clements, pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Salisbury, also remembers Bishop Begley 's "great pastoral concern" for all people.

"That showed up in his work with Catholic Social Services and his bring-

quarter-century.

What began as the diocese with the fewest Catholics in the nation has been transformed by a population explosion, Father Sheridan added. "Even though we still in the minority, we've long way," he said.

are

come

in this issue.

cese," said Father Clements,

appointed the diocese's

are facing different challenges today, but

who was

serving as as-

sociate pastor. "Msgr. Begley

was

in

Spain, and neither the secretary nor

knew

if

I

he had permission to leave the

We

were very general when Bishop Waters asked about when he would be back."

Pressed to talk to Msgr. Begley, Bishop Waters phoned again and asked where he could reach him. "We went ahead and told the bishop Msgr. Begley was out of the country, hoping we weren't getting him in trouble," Father

diocese.

Kloster said.

When he arrived back in the states few days later, Msgr. Begley met with Bishop Waters, who told him of plans to split the Raleigh Diocese and form the Diocese of Charlotte. He also posed the question he had waited several days to ask: Would Msgr. Begley serve as the a

bishop of the

new diocese? The an-

swer was yes, and a new diocese was born Jan. 12, 1972.

Father Kloster, who now serves as pastor of St. Michael Church in Gastonia, says

much

has changed in the

diocese's 25 years of existence. "Everything started out so simple.

esan office was the rectory

Our

at St.

dioc-

Patrick

Cathedral," he said. "With the diocesan structure's growth,

we now have The

Catholic Center on Morehead Street."

In the early days, there

was

also a

close relationship between the priests of the Charlotte and Raleigh dioceses, but a natural evolution into

two dioceses has

taken place, Father Kloster added. "I feel a sense of loss of camaraderie between the priests in the dioceses," he noted.

Like

many

first

we're

tor in 1972.

Bishop Begley's commitment

to

Appalachian Ministries and to the economic problems of people in the region

was shown

Land Is Home To Me," Father Clements added.

For Monsignor Richard Allen, pastor of St. Ann Church in Charlotte, the Catholic Church in North Carolina has evolved from a "mission diocese" of unchurched people that greeted his arrival 40 years ago. "There were few Catholics back then, and we were misunderstood to a degree," he said.

Despite growth in recent decades and the formation of the Diocese of Charlotte, Msgr. Allen says he feels the Church has the same mission today: ministering to people

Christ.

who

still

"I really believe

do not know

we

are

more

missionary than we've ever been," he added. "We need to be concerned about the people who haven't experienced the love of Jesus or presence of God in their lives."

When the Diocese of Charlotte was formed and Bishop Begley named its shepherd, there was a "euphoria in Western North Carolina," according to Monsignor Bill Pharr, pastor of

De

St.

Vincent

Paul Church in Charlotte.

Over the

years, the diocese has seen

great progress in lay ministry and col-

laboration in the sense of

teamwork

of clergy, laity and religious, he added.

"This positive thrust has continued to develop as the diocese has grown under the leadership of Bishop

Donoghue and

Bishop Curlin," Msgr. Pharr Father

we were back expand

Ed

said.

Sheridan, pastor of

St.

Gabriel Church in Charlotte, also points

then."

Among is

at several facilities,

the tasks

the need to

he added.

All three shepherds have been instru-

mental

in

meeting challenges that come

with diocesan growth, Father Sheridan noted. "Bishop Begley founded the plan-

ning office, Bishop

Donoghue ordered

the Synod, and Bishop Curlin continues to build

he

and follow-up on things

started,"

Like others, Father Francis Cintula, pastor of St. John Baptist De La Salle

Church in North Wilkesboro and St. Stephen Mission in Elkin, calls the growth of the diocese since 1972 "phenomenal."

Father Cintula' s memories include a keepsake of Bishop Begley being honored after celebrating Confirmation

at St.

Mary Church in Shelby

have

in 1972. "I

a photo of the bishop with a cake one of

made

that included a he said.

Father Joe Waters, pastor of Holy Trinity Mission in Taylorsville, has witnessed various changes in the diocese over the years, including continual growth in the migrant population.

"During the 1960s, a Hispanic migration began to North Carolina, principally from Mexico," said Father Waters,

the parishioners

miter on top of

who

it,"

has served in the diocese since

members

the

in

years.

the

With nearly 30,000 immigrants in area, the Diocese of Charlotte began

its

Hispanic ministry in 1972. "Father

Alex Ducci directed the Charlotte-based office. Later that summer, Father Joseph McCarthy began working with migrants

Lexington, re-

day Bishop Begley was

installed as the diocese's first shepherd.

also treasures an

image

that

remains

with him from the following day

new church

at the

"There was Bishop Begley in short sleeves, putting his desk together himself," he said. "He was always a humble man, and greatly loved as a priest and bishop."

Although most view the increasing Catholic population in 25 years as a positive trend, Father Kelleher says even more important is the growth in spirituality that began under Bishop Begley and continued under Bishop Donoghue and Bishop Curlin.

Another reason for the spiritual growth, he added, is the priests who office.

foappy Sxfver Anniversary to

tr]e

Biocese of Cf)arfotte

its

inception and ministered to migrants for

many

jfrrag(yt5

o

% <0

said.

of his brother priests,

of the Rosary Church

both also served the diocese since 1972.

They are featured in a separate story

much better position now than

currently facing schools

in his co-authoring of the

pastoral letter, "This

in a

first

Father Joe Kelleher, pastor of Our Lady

He

Msgr. Joseph Showfety and Msgr.

Joseph Kerin, former chancellors, have

ing the Trinitarian Sisters into the dio-

who was CSS direc-

Waters

every parish in the diocese has Hispanic Catholics in their midst," he said.

Father Sheridan,

diocese's

in the Reidsville area," Father

a

"It

Father Kloster,

first

emergence of lay people in paron parish staffs when discuss-

to the

Donoghue when he was

of the Diocese of Raleigh," recalled

ters

1997

serve the diocese. "I told this to Bishop

when we

was a week before Thanksgivgot a call at Our Lady of Grace Church in Greensboro for thenMonsignor Begley. It was Bishop Wa-

17,

Charlotte Diocese

In

who served as the school superintendent from 1972-76, says the school system has evolved as well. "Catholic Schools

call in late 1971.

ing

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of CofutnBus

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Blessings on

s

Bishop Michael J. Begley as he celebrates his Silver Anniversary as a Bishop

Mai) you continue to

as

we

to he

an instrument of

God

s

love

our family of the Diocese o f Charlotte

celebrate

25

years of service to

May the Spirit of God continue to to he a people of faith,

God

people.

urge us on

hope and

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25 Years:

Above: During

his

50 years of active priesthood,

the bishop always enjoyed spending

time with his people.

Right: Bishop Begley's active role with Appalachian Ministries led him to West Virginia,

January 17, 1997

where he eventually met with striking coal miners.

First

Diocesan Shee

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Begley, Bishop Emeritus

Concelebrating the Diocese of Charlotte's 10th anniversary Mass with Bishop Begley at St. Vincent De Paul Church are Abbot Peter Stragand of Belmont Abbey (second left) and Bishop Joseph Howze of the Diocese of Biloxi, Miss, (far right)

ass at

St.

Patrick Cathedral with Bishop Vincent Waters

and

Bishop Begley chats with a priest its

with

Pope Paul VI

in

Rome.

in this

1979 photo.

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Diocese Blessed With Dedicated Bishops,

from page 5 It is

with his priests. "They are very gener-

with the school children, or attend spe-

ous in serving the people," he said. "They take on added burdens and do it gra-

cial events.

ciously.

I

am proud that they

are

open

to

team ministry."

Still, their numbers hardly keep pace with the booming Catholic population.

That is why Bishop Curlin continually promotes vocations and it seems to be paying

off.

"Right

now we have 23 semiwe may

narians and with God's blessings

have 30 by the spring," he said. "The prospects are good."

Bishop Curlin sees other good prospects for the diocese, including its growing outreach ministries. "This diocese has accomplished marvelous things," he said. "Catholic Social Services does an outstanding job. Outreach to the migrants grows stronger. Even ecumenical outreach is amazingly strong here."

His pastoral leadership led Bishop Curlin to travel some 55,000 miles last year in the diocese and strengthen his bond with the people. "I go out as much as possible to celebrate Mass, have lunch

the people

I

go because

like to

I

be with

serve."

I

Bishop Curlin's philosophy is simple: Serve others. "I remind my priests and others who work for me that it

not the job of the people to support

is

us,

is

it

our ministry to support them."

Above all, Bishop Curlin prays that his work will inspire and encourage people to grow closer to God. "I hope when I retire that someone might look in

my

life.'

am

I

curious to note that

three

all

men

answered a

shared ministry."

dedication of service to others and love of God compelled them to accept it. For-

task

is

to build

He

added, "I believe that each pope seemed to fit the time in which he served.

I

believe we've done the

like to think

which

same

here.

I

I'm adding another layer

is fitting

of

my

time in serving

gladly passed on to

tunately for

would have another. But their

call that they

them and

for all

who have

benefited from their leadership,

it

has

been a rewarding experience, a wel-

comed

challenge.

this diocese."

me how to find

back and say, 'He taught

God

My

on their work and emphasize the pastoral approach and times.

called to build

Christ in people."

In putting the last 25 years of lead-

ership in perspective, Bishop Curlin said,

"Bishop Begley had the tremendous task of building this diocese from the

Bishop

start.

foundation. Bishop to that by building on Bishop Begley' s accomplishments. He

Begley lays

brought the rich experience of his years of working in the chancery in Washington and updated this diocese with changes that kept pace with the current

Donoghue

He

the

laid

Donoghue added

hands on Bishop John at

his ordination

Mass for

the Diocese

Chancellors Reflect

On

of Charlotte

25 Years,

First

continued from page 4

come

cese, giving special attention to the needs

the diocese to identify

of ethnic communities

in

western North

Carolina, such as Hispanics, African

Americans, Koreans, namese.

One

Hmongs and

Viet-

of the challenges facing the di-

time, talent and treasure

sums and

how

practices ues.

efforts

when

consider-

were being con-

values and to

its

accurately diocesan policies,

and programs

"As we

reflect those val-

step into the

community

we must do

to

so with

message of His word," he

a cohesive says.

Father West does not use exalted terms to describe his work as chancellor, preferring to say that he is regularly

solidated to respond to growth in the

in the role

Catholic population by expanding par-

whether the work of the Church is on the right track at any given time. Grappling

ishes and ministries of the diocese.

late

Another growing concern during the 1980s and early '90s was the ever-

decreasing number of religious person-

and the increasing number of lay people employed by the diocese. The time had come to respond more systematically to issues involving the fair and just treatment of lay employees. This meant developing adequate personnel procedures and uniformity in hiring policies and practices.

Today, as rector of the Basilica of St. Lawrence in Asheville, Msgr.

McSweeney' s energies seem undiminnel

As

of asking hard questions about

with issues in Catholic education, or deciding which parishes need to be ex-

panded, or consulting on ways of exercising responsible stewardship and providing ministries are

all

West attends to in his work.

As the diocese continues to grow and develop, so do ther

its

West shares

formal structures. Fa-

the concerns of his pre-

are not maintained simply for their

sake.

"As

the administration

lee,

more complex, we cannot the fact that

we

lose sight of

are the Church, and

we

"How

"family in-fighting" that pervades the Catholic community in our time.

Father Mauricio West, a native of Columbia, S.C., had already adminis-

do they help people and change their lives?," is one he continually asks.

Father West's excitement remains

tered in the diocese for 20 years as a re-

ways to harness

respond creatively

to

what he

ligious order priest

calls

member when

Bishop Curlin appointed him as chancellor in

December 1994. Shortly before was incardinated into the

that time, he

diocese as well.

Having served trator for

as a college adminis-

10 years, and for six years as

associate pastor of St. Gabriel parish in

Charlotte, Father

West was "excited

about the possibilities and the challenges" this

new

ministry offered.

He has

extend their best wishes to

own

Father West. Rather, the question,

jubi-

The Catholic Conference Center

becomes

practice their religion, and the need to

its

Staff of

decessors that organizations and entities

he concentrates on the need to solidly evangelize Catholics who no longer

the diocese celebrates

The

duties Father

must continually ask what this has to do with building up the Kingdom of God." Just having programs is not enough, says

ished.

1984.

to understand his role as helping

serve those in need,

ocesan administration, says Msgr.

McSweeney, was careful stewardship of able

assess

in

high as the diocese celebrates anniversary. there

can

is

we

"We all

need

its

25th

to find better

the talent and energy

in the diocese,"

he adds. "How and become

better assist pastors

more valuable resources

to them?"

At present, one of the biggest challenges, says Father West, is devoting

more time

bishop Michael I. Begleif and The Diocese of Charlotte

to planning so that less time

need be spent reacting to situations that could have been anticipated. "We must act today," he said, "in view of what we want the diocese to look like 10 or 25 years from now."

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Mountaineer Bishop The Most Rev. Michael J. Begley Mount Saint Mary's College Class of 1930 Mount Saint Mary's

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Seminary Class of

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expresses

Thanks and Praises to God

for

abundant blessings on the

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Diocese of Charlotte on us Silver Anniversary

occasion of the

the

Silver Jubilee of the

founding of the diocese

and upon the First

Bishop

Most Rev. Michael

on the

J.

Begley

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the Leadership of the three Bishops

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on its

Sen d s Heartfelt

Con

jratulations

to th^

Diocese of Charlotte

on the occasion of

Thank You

and with

Bishop Begley

as

love are with you.

The

Jubilee

and to Bishop its

you celebrate

M ichael fi

rst

J.

Begley,

bishop,

on the 25th an niversary of

25th Anniversary

his

Episco pal Ordination

Episcopal Ordination

the Cord, Spirit rejoices

Qod my

its

of your

My, Soul magnifies

in

Si Ive r

Bishop Michael J. Begley, D.D. for your commitment and leadership

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and

to the

Diocese of Charlotte!

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$oundation

Bishop Michael J. Begley lifts the first shovel full of dirt from the construction Holy Family Catholic Church at the March 4, 1984 ground breaking.

site

of the new

Prayerful Best ^Wislies to Bisliop Begley from Ooly Family

OIRtufcIi e mm in© us

Congratulations to and God's Blessings on Bishop Emeritus, Most Revernd Michael

J.

Begley,

Bishop William G. Curlin and the priests and people of the

Diocese of Charlotte on the occasion of the

iXt^tt

the

Silver Jubilee Celebration JfjDf\,

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Cathode SociaC Services extends prayers

of gratitude

to (Bishop

Michael J.

<Beg(ey

Thanf^you for your guidance and support of the ministries

of Cathode SociaC Services

CathoCic SociaCServices

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'Wishes

(Bishop MicfiaeCj. "Begky, <D<D.

On your Silver Jubilee as a

(Dedicated (Bishop

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'The Catholic Center Staff

extends prayers oj congratulations to

^Bishoy (JMichad fl. ^Begley our

first

shepherd

on the occasion oj your silver jubilee as

r Uuink you

a ^Bishop

for

your kind leadership

as jirst bishop oj the

Diocese

oj Charlotte