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CAROL HAZARD Associate Editor
CHARLOTTE — His arrival trumpeted, Bishop William G. Curlin
began
his ministry as the third bishop of the
Diocese of Charlotte amid stately splendor at an Installation Mass April 13 in the largest church in the diocese. "I hope you will see Jesus all around you," Bishop Curlin told the full house at St. Gabriel Church. "I hope to challenge you, to stir up in us a tremendous awareness that God is alive in our world." Bishop Curlin said he wants to be with all his brothers and sisters throughout the Church of Charlotte. "I pledge
moment of grace?' God has sent
here so that you might find that
moment in your lives." Above all else, Bishop Curlin
special
said
he wants to bring "a sense of Jesus. The mission of the Church is the mission of Jesus."
About 1 ,600 dignitaries from across the country, friends and well-wishers
from the Diocese of Charlotte and the Archdiocese of Washington attended the ceremony.
Bishop Curlin heart,"
great
senting the diocese's ethnic diversity.
"It
was the highlight of our lives." Freeman Slye, a Methodist from
Takoma
Park, Md., said he traveled to
Charlotte for the installation because he "thinks the world" of Bishop Curlin.
"He (Bishop
Curlin) never leaves
you once you meet him," said Agnes
Washington one.
I
guys like me," said Sallie Ritter,
much
Our Lady of the Annunciation Church,
you."
the
little
Albemarle. "I have a good feeling about him." In introducing the bishop, Archbishop John F. Donoghue said, "He will certainly love you with a priestly heart."
Most Reverend William G. Curlin Bishop of Charlotte
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in Charlotte, North Carolina April 12, 1994
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women's groups.
Morris, the bishop's cousin from the the
Ecclesiastical appointments in place.
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was hosted by altar guilds and
Charlotte. all
all
The processional included Cardinal
of Our Lady of Assumption Church,
meet
confirm
Cacciavillan.
my heart," said Carlos Medina
to
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is "a man of great, Archbishop said
"I wouldn't have missed it," said Marie Clark from Silver Springs, Md.
he wants
Monsignor John J. McSweeney as Chancellor; 2) Reverend Peter J. Jugis, J.C.D., as Judicial Vicar; 3) I also hereby confirm the present members of the Diocesan College of Consultors; 4) I reconstitute the Presbyteral Council and reappoint the present members;
blessings."
of St. Gabriel, after the Mass. "He's obviously a very spiritual and loving presence. I look forward to his pastoral ministry of Jesus and love. He is exactly what is needed in Charlotte and the world." "All the bishop's words went
"I think
Reverend
1)
"He was very close to the com-
reception
people, not just the high knockers but
Vicar
munity here with his prayers and special
"What a marvelous, wonderful welcome to Bishop Curlin," said Peter Keber
straight to
as
following appointments are hereby confirmed:
and mind" on Bishop Curlin and the
James Hickey of the Archdiocese of Washington, about 28 archbishops, bishops and abbots, 180 priests as well as scores of seminarians, men and women religious, ecumenical representatives and laity. The assembly was greeted in the courtyard by 170 representatives from parishes, missions, women religious and diocesan organizations. Adding to the pageantry were the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus and groups in colorful native garb repre-
special
The
the assignment "concentrated his heart
says to us, 'Don't you believe this
me
Reverend Monsignor John J. McSweeney General and Moderator of the Curia.
you ask for." Archbishop Agostino Cacciavillan, Apostolic Pro-Nuncio to the United States, said the Holy Father in making
diocese.
a
In accordance with the provisions of ecclesiastical law, I, the undersigned Bishop of Charlotte, hereby make the following appointment:
thing
my love to you ... I want to walk the journey of faith with you." Moreover, he said, "Take my hands and let us walk to the top of the mountain" for what he called a "personal reconversion to the Lord." "There comes a time when God is
DECREE
Archbishop Donoghue, the presiding minister of the rite of installation, is the archbishop of Atlanta and former bishop of the Diocese of Charlotte. "The people of the diocese will respond with great generosity and love," Archbishop Donoghue said. What's more, they will "be obedient in every-
don't
area.
"He touches every-
know how he can
area, but
"The Jesus
cover so
he does. He's there for in
him
is
so evident in
everything he says," said Maggie Callen
of St. Patrick Cathedral, Charlotte. "The Diocese of Charlotte is in loving hands."
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Page 35 Gift of
Peace.
Bishop helps Mother Teresa open home for persons with
AIDS and
other terminal illnesses.
Pages 36 & 37 Pictorial
ddi son do Chua da dung toi a£ cho mpi ngiidi biet sd hien dien cua Ng"ai trong ^ r , cua ho v /v' ^ A/ / t 7 lin Tdi thanh pho nay nhu mot ke,xa la khong de gi, vi to cac vi co^van^cac i cha sang muc va cac thay sau cung nhif nil tu sy va giad dan, het thay da sah ngfr I mot nhah tdi. Va vfthe tdi khong den day nhii mdt ngddi xa la nua nhung la
events of the day.
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Photo spread of photos from the
installation.
Page 41 Bishop Begley offers advice. of
wisdom
that
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anli
J. Begley passes on words he learned from the late Bishop
Retired Bishop Michael
Vincent Waters of the Diocese of Raleigh.
Page 43
,
Personal Reflection. Former parishioner
recalls
Bishop Curlin' s pastoral
care as she suffered through trauma. Bishop Michael
J.
Begley
Bishop William G. Curlin Bishop of Charlotte