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Missal

instruction brings

minor changes

to greater global union

By JERRY FILTEAU ...Page

Catholic

young adults

The

Instruction of Missal, replacing the one

Roman

the

the needs of

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new General

Vatican's

Addressing

News Service (CNS)

WASHINGTON

issued in 1975, will not make big changes in the way churches are set up or Mass is celebrated in most places, but it will bring a number of

small changes.

...Page

"These changes will bring us to a greater awareness of the sacredness of God's presence in the Mass," said Bishop William G. Curlin. "Jesus is our liturgy, and these rules are to

Witnesses support Infant

make

Protections Act

fully conscious of that

reality."

Some

...Page

of these are new rules, some are clarifications or greater emphasis

where some rules were some-

in areas

times ignored or subject to various interpretations.

News

Here are highlights of some of the where the 22,400-word Latin document, released July 28, gives new or clearer direction on the arrangement of the church and conduct areas

Celebrating

during Mass:

jubilee Smoky Mountain Vicariate plans

commemoration ...Page

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closing procession.

—

and,

Diocese to launch

In the entrance procession, a

deacon or reader may carry the Book of the Gospels, "slightly elevated." "The Lectionary is never carried in procession." No book is^ carried in the

Both the processional cross is one, the fixed cross on See MISSAL, page 9

there

CNS

PHOTO COURTESY MUSEO VlTTORIANO

An eighth-century mosaic titled "Ecclesia Romana" portrays a woman. The work is among the items in the exhibit "Women in the Times of the Jubilee" on display at Rome's Museo Vittoriano through Oct. 1. See page 9 for a related story.

leadership program ...Page

fvcry Week Entertainment ...Pages

Editorials

10-11

& Columns ...Pages

12-13

The Transfiguration of Jesus: August 6 "And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no fuller on earth could bleach them." Mark 9: 3

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Mass opens doors to gay and lesbian faithful By

JIMMY ROSTAR

poses those

Associate Editor

CHARLOTTE

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to foster a sense of welcome to

who

often feel ostracized in

During a year the Catholic Church is urging its faithful to be fully open to the experience of Christ, a Mass for lesbian and gay Catholics and those of other faith traditions reaffirmed their right to

church and societal settings. Espe-

participate in church

"You are heroes for me," Jesuit Father Gene McCreesh, St. Peter Church parochial vicar and a committee member, told the ecumenical group during the Mass at which he

life in

an atmo-

sphere of welcome. "A Celebration of Unity in the Spirit" was the theme of the July 26 Mass, celebrated at St. Peter Church by a half-dozen diocesan and religious priests serving the Diocese of Charlotte. The annual Mass for gays, lesbians, parents and supporters was sponsored by the diocese's Commission for

Gay and

Among

Lesbian Ministry. the commission's pur-

cially in the past quarter-century, the

Catholic Church has increased outreach to gays and lesbians while in-

corporating church teachings and pastoral concern.

presided. "This decade has been a beautiful one for

you

folks and seeing

meeting

you staying

and hoping...." Father McCreesh's reference to heroes continued a theme set by Msgr. Richard Allen in his homily. there, believing

"Our world is built upon heMsgr. Allen, a retiring diocesan priest who would later reroes," said

ceive a standing ovation for his ministry to gay and lesbian people. "They are made because of talents. They are made because of how they

present themselves to people, to one another." Msgr. Allen spoke of the heroic struggle people endure in the face of prejudice, injustice and controversy. That challenge, he added, can sometimes be better addressed by

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and always by turning inward asking God's help as people of faith. "This is a jubilee year, and although there is a lot of celebration

See

WELCOME,

page

August

The Catholic News & Herald

The World

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than 100 officials of Catholic health systems nationwide went to Congress July 18 to ask for help in staying afloat in the face of severe Medicare cuts. Their message was grim: The cuts in Medicare funding mandated by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 for the years 1997-2002 have already left more than a third of U.S. hospitals struggling to maintain services and forced some home health agencies and nursing homes to cut services or close. health care executives, all members of the Catholic Health Association, argued that the effects of the Bal-

The

Anchorage Archdiocese helps young Russians get to World Youth Day

anced Budget Act have been unexpectedly and unintentionally harsh on those who receive funds from the

that pays for health care for low-in-

come or disabled Americans. Argentine bishop says illegal

immigrants need amnesty BUENOS AIRES, Argentina Bishop Ruben Frassia, head (CNS)

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of the Argentine bishops' migration and tourism commission, said tens of

of illegal immigrants should be included in a jubilee amnesty. "The bishops expect from the government a wide and generous am-

thousand

nesty for those undocumented immigrants who have come to Argentina looking for a better life," said Bishop Frassia at the end of a July 17-19 meeting on migration in the Andean city of Bariloche. Altar honors U.S. missionary women killed in El Salvador

MARYKNOLL, An

N.Y. (CNS)

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honoring the four missionary women killed in El Salvador has been donated to the Maryknoll Sisters. Ursuline Sister Diane Therese altar

Pinchot, who made the altar, told Catholic News Service she did not envision it for celebration of the Mass, but as a symbol of the sacrifice of life that had been offered up. It commemorates the four women killed by the El Salvador military on Dec. 2, 1980: Maryknoll Sisters Maura

& H E R A L D

August

Volume

Number

Most Reverend William G. Joann S. Keane

Associate Editor: Staff Writer:

42 Curlin

eastern Siberia's apostolic administrator, the Anchorage Archdiocese will provide monetary assistance to

send 45 young Russians to World

Jimmy Rostar

AleshaM.

Clark and Ita Ford, Ursuline Sister Dorothy Kazel and a lay woman, Jean

Donovan. The

was on exhibit at the headquarters of the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers from July 9. A service July 20 marked the presentation of the altar to the Maryknoll Sisaltar

ters.

Catholic agencies enlist foster care for former child soldiers

FREETOWN,

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(CNS)

Sierra

Leone

Two

Catholic agencies in Sierra Leone have placed hundreds of

former child soldiers to help

them readjust

social habits

in foster

homes

to society. Anti-

and violent tendencies of

ager for Caritas.

Papal nuncio asks Ugandan youths to ignore advice on condom use KAMPALA, Uganda (CNS) The papal representative to Uganda

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has asked youths to ignore people who urge them to use condoms to prevent" the spread of AIDS. Archbishop Christoph Pierre, apostolic nuncio to Uganda, made the appeal just two weeks after Ugandan Vice President Speciosa Wandira Kazibwe criticized religious leaders who oppose the use of condoms. Archbishop Pierre, celebrating

Mass

for

Uganda

their families. Often the families are

Martyrs High School day July 29, said condoms are not a solution to AIDS. Study finds teens benefit from

displaced, or they reject their chil-

religious, social justice

dren, said spokesmen for the two agencies, Caritas and the Family Homes Movement. "We decided to put them under foster parents so that they will be able to adjust in society," said Sunkari Koroma, project man-

programs

port funded by the Ford Foundation gives high marks to a program directing teens toward service, social justice and spiritual values. The pro-

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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (CNS) At the request of Bishop Jerzy Mazur,

photo from Reuters

Residents of Macuto, Venezuela, pass a mural of Christ painted on a building destroyed by flooding and mudslides late last year. Despite record unemployment and crime in the South American country, President Hugo Chavez was re-elected in the July 3 1 presidential election. He has been in office since Febrary 1999.

Bishop William G. Curlin will take part in the following events:

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re-

The

NEWS

2000

gram, E Pluribus Unum, brings together about 60 Protestant, Catholic and Jewish high school graduates for an intense three-week seminar about putting their faith into action. The program's name comes from the Latin phrase on U.S. coins which means, "Out of the many, one." It is sponsored by the Washington Institute for Jewish Leadership and Values, based in Rockville, Md., in cooperation with the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry and the National Council of Churches. The program is funded by the Lilly Endowment, the Ford Foundation and the Righteous Persons Foundation.

Catholic health executives lobby on Medicare cuts More WASHINGTON (CNS)

Medicare program for the nation's elderly and the Medicaid program

Brief

Aug. 21

— 5:30 p.m. Mass

Farewell celebration for Sister of Charity Loretto John Meehan Hayesville

Au gust 5 HAYESVILLE

for

the attendants. For further details, call Jerrie Kearney at (828) 3891019. A Cistercian 7 CONYERS, Ga. (Trappist) vocation awareness retreat for prayerful single men of all ages

—

takes place today through Aug.

Holy free,

tions

Spirit

Monastery. The retreat

but space

and

1 1

details, call

(CNS)

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Mem-

of U.S, brokered peace

between

talks

Israeli

and Palestinian

leaders. In a statement issues July 26,

the council members said they felt saddened "by the inability of the national leaders of Israel and Palestine with the deft facilitation of the to reach a just and longUSA lasting accord that will pave the way

—

for a true resolution of this conflict."

"We

applaud the ... efforts of all leadalso remain convinced that

ers.

peacemaking requires courage,"

said

the statement.

Ct.,

Coral Springs,

33067 or

Fla.,

CHARLOTTE — The

50+ Club of John Neumann Church, 8451

Idlewild Rd.,

day

1 1

having

meeting

to-

a.m. in the parish center

with speaker Ruth Silverman. Lunch is being served, and a love offering is being taken during the meeting. For

information, call Gloria 821-1343 or Louise

Silipigni at (704)

Brewer at (704) 566-1200. Franciscan 10 GREENSBORO

—

Sister Bernadette Svatos, diocesan co-

ordinator for Northern Region faith formation, is presenting "To Be a Mirror of Christ Was St. Claire's Way of Preaching the Gospel" at the Franciscan Center, 233 North Greene St., during the noontime session today from 12:10-1 p.m. Lunch is being served, and a love offering

For more information,

being the

taken.

center at (704) 273-2554. Christ the Kins 12 HIGH POINT celChurch, 1505 East Kivett Dr..

For reservaNatalie Smith at

limited.

(954) 752-1332, write to 6311

ful failure"

St.

preserves,

goods

JERUSALEM

bers of the Middle East Council of Churches said they "regret (the) pain-

traffic light. Furniture, small appliances, tools, household goods and books will be on sale, as well as

homemade

Middle East church leaders regret failure of peace talks

e-mail deserttraveler@aol.com.

Heart of Mary Church Women's Club is holding its annual White Elephant Sale today from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. in the church commons, located on Hwy. 64, approximately one mile west of the

sweets, coffee,

preparing an appeal to area Cathohelp support the mission. The young Russians will join 60 youths from the archdiocese and hundreds of thousands from around the world at the Aug. 15-20 World Youth Day. is

lics to

— The Immaculate

fresh vegetables and baked

tribute $20,000 in transportation costs for the Russians, according to director Brian Kuzel. He

call

—

ebrating a

Mass

in the Syr's

a ^ a t>ar

August

2000

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Around the Diocese

Smoky Mountain Vicariate to commemorate jubilee year SMOKY MOUNTAIN VICARIATE — In a gesture of fellowship and solidarity in celebration of the jubilee year, the diocese's

westernmost parishes are gathering for an outdoor jubilee

Mass and

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Mass, beginning at a.m., where area candidates 1

Guadalupe in Cherokee, St. Francis of Assisi in Franklin, Immaculate Heart of Mary in

rv '

will re-

Robbinsville, St.

John

in Sylva, St.

Carolina University in Cullowee.

vicariate invites the diocese

them

Mary

Waynesville and Catholic campus ministry from Western

ered dish feast in the park. to join

Hayesville, Our Lady of the Mountains in Highlands, St. Margaret in Maggie Valley, St. William in Murphy, Prince of Peace in

0 U v

ceive the sacrament of confirmation, the community will gather for a cov-

The

For more information, call the Francis of Assisi Church office at (828) 524-2289.

for a celebration of faith

Photo by Joann S.Keane

St.

during the new millennium.

JOHN NORTON

Catholic

News Service

VATICAN CITY

(CNS)

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Tourists open to encountering new people and situations play an impor-

Pastoral Assignments Bishop William G. Curlin announces the following pastoral assignments:

tant role in advancing a culture of global solidarity necessary for the 21st century, Pope John Paul II said. In a

New Vicars

down Boone

Very Very Very Very Very

Vicariate:

Gastonia Vicariate: Salisbury Vicariate:

Winston-Salem Vicariate:

Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev.

John Aurilia, OFM Cap., John Schneider, VF Eric Houseknecht, VF John Smyth, CSSR, VF Francis

ORourke,

Edward

Vilkauskas,

CSSp

Rev. Carlo Tarasi

The From: Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes, Monroe To: Reassignment by religious community

Rite in Malayalam at 6:30 p.m. toFor further details, call the church office at (336) 884-0244 13 Bishop Curlin is the celebrant at a charismatic Mass

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Borromeo Church, 714 West Union St., and followed by fellowship and potluck lunch with church community-donated dishes and beverages. More fellowship follows at Steele

the school cafeteria. For more information, call Josie Backus at (704) 527-4676.

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CHARLOTTE

Gene McCreesh

Creek Park

Jesuit Father

507 South Tryon St. For details, call Father Gene at -(704) 332-5342. 18 HOT SPRINGS There is a

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women's AA retreat being held at the Jesuit House of Prayer, 289 Hwy 25/ 70, this weekend. For all those in

Water" beginning today through Aug. 27. The purpose of the retreat is

Box call

.7,

House of Prayer, P.O.

Hot Springs,

(828) 622-7366.

N.C., 28743, or

For more

—

tual Direction for Gays and Lesbians" at 7 p.m. tonight at St. Peter Church,

write the Jesuit

after the event.

information, call Tommy Barnhart at (336) 766-0377 or e-mail tbarnhar@bellsouth.net. 21 MAGGIE VALLEY Augustinian Father Terry Hyland, director of the Living Waters Catholic Reflection Center, 103 Living Waters Lane, and Charity Sister Fran Grady, are hosting "Nature Retreat: Drink the Living

facilitating "Spiri-

need of spiritual guidance and healing from the effects of alcoholism,

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There is a for all cursillistas in

the diocese, beginning with Mass at 10 a.m. this morning at St. Charles

Cathedral, 1621 Dilworth Rd. East, this afternoon at 4 p.m. with prayer teams available at 3 p.m. and a potluck dinner after the

Mass

MORGANTON

Grand Ultreya

Patrick

St.

cultural barriers.

"Tourism, which now takes on international dimensions, can thus

ebrated Sept. 27. This year's theme "Technology and Nature: Two Challenges for Tourism at the Dawn of the 21st Century." is

The pope said the jubilee's call to reconciliation with others invites all

justice."

to hear the voices of infinity in the woods and to reacquaint one's self with the God of creation. silence of the

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For more information, at

(828) 926-3833 lwcrc@main.nc.us.

call

the center

e-mail

Bishop William G. Curlin will pope's message, addressed to

Archbishop Stephen Fumio Hamoa, president of the Pontifical Council for

Migrants and Travelers, was leased at the Vatican Aug.

re-

only in

Italian.

The annual U.N. -sponsored World Tourism Day will be cel-

WINSTON-SALEM

—

St.

Leo

the Great Church, 335 Springdale Ave., is having its semi-annual fall

and winter children's clothing sale from 9 a.m.-l p.m. this morning and 8 a.m.-noon tomorrow in the activity center.

people to work for social justice

and mutual understanding. "In this way, the jubilee message pushes pilgrims and tourists to have eyes capable of 'seeing' the reality," he said, "especially when one has the opportunity to visit places and situations in which the people live in precarious human conditions or where the aspiration for fair development is seriously undermined by factors of environmental unbalance or structural in-

said.

night.

World Day

which the jubilee encourages," he

From: Ministry outside diocese To: Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes, Monroe

CHARLOTTE

for the

become a precious contribution for the culture of solidarity and can promote that international cooperation

Effective Sept. 1 T 2000: Rev.

message

of Tourism 2000, he noted that increased mobility brought on by technological advances has made tourism a more effective tool in breaking

Effective J uly 25. 2000:

Asheville Vicariate:

pope says

Holy Redeemer in Andrews, Immaculate Conception in Canton, Our Lady of I .£ />

Sept. 4, at the Swain County Recreation Park

global solidarity,

to greater

Vicariate consists of the following churches:

picnic

Bryson City. After the morning

means

The Smoky Mountain

with Bishop William G. Curlin on Labor Day,

Tourism

The proceeds from

will benefit

this

sale

church and outreach prodonate or for more infor-

grams. To mation, call Linda Hutchinson at (336) 748-8277 or Liz Matthews at (336) 768-6641.

Upcoming CROZET, Va.

lead a pilgrimage to the Holy

Church

St.,

Charlotte,

Ongoing GLOVERVILLE,

NC 28203.

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S.C.

The

Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul invites single Catholic women between the ages of 19-55 to partner with them to aid the poor or needy, for one week, anytime throughout the year. This live-in program includes communal prayer, volunteer ministry to needy people and time for reflection on the Vincentian spirit of love. Opportunities to serve are in the

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information, send your name, address andphone number to: Editor Joann Keane, The Catholic News Herald, 1123 S.

states:

A Cistercian (Trappist) vocation awareness retreat for prayerful single women of all ages is taking place Sept. 1-5 over Labor Day Weekend at Our Lady of the Angels Monastery. The retreat is free, but space is limited. For reservations and details, call Natalie Smith at (954) 752-1332, write to 6311 47 Ct, Coral Springs, Fla., 33067 or e-mail deserttraveler@aol.com.

Land

March of 2001. The 10-day pilgrimage will depart Charlotte March 12, returning on the 21st. For registration

Washington

Virginia,

West

following

D.C., Maryland,

Virginia,

North

Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and northern Florida. For further information, call Daughter of Charity Sister

Maureen Houlihan

(803) 593-5158 or write P.O. 358, Gloverville, S.C, 29828.

Box

Please submit notices of events for the Diocesan Planner at least 10 days prior to publication date.

The Catholic News & Herald

Ex-missionary eager to work with students at Charlotte Catholic By STEVE LYTTLE

Catholic saw the

The Charlotte Observer

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CHARLOTTE

The Rev.

James Cassidy's resume includes time served as a missionary in Nicaragua during the Contra war two decades ago. The latest addition to that

resume

Catholic High School. Cassidy, 54, was named to the position

Christians,

Bishop

cramped quarters on Park Road to a new facility on N.C. 51 near Carmel Road. Sister Paulette retired as an edu-

cator in June to take over an outreach ministry with the Sisters of Mercy.

Cassidy has considerable experience as an educator, most recently as dean of students and director of the guidance de-

because

of the challenges

Curlin of the Char-

and temptations

lotte Diocese.

said Curlin Cassidy "was among several candidates considered" by a se-

20 years and overof the school from

for

move

respect for young

month by William

earlier this

High

have the utmost

principal at Charlotte

partment gustine

they face."

St.

Au-

Prep

Richland, N.J., outside Philadelphia. He also was an administrator at Catholic schools in Washington

lection committee.

Cassidy, a native of Manhattan, N.Y., is an Augustinian priest who frequently wears his order's robe as

and Miami.

he works.

Peru and then in Nicaragua. "I saw the Contra war up close," he said. The Catholic Diocese also has announced that Reverend Stephen Hoyt, who was popular among students as chaplain at Catholic High several

said he enjoys

working with

youths and respects their special set of problems. "I have the utmost respect for young Christians, because of the challenges and temptations they face," he said. And the example set by adults is key in the growth of children, he said. "What we do tells our young people

what we are

about."

Cassidy follows Sister Paulette Williams, who was principal at

From May 1986 to September 1987, he served as a missionary in

years ago,

returning to that post.

Reprinted with permission of The Charlotte Observer. Steve Lyttle

a staff

writer with The Charlotte Observer and parishioner at St. John Neumann Catholic

Church

in Charlotte.

Catherine's House receives award honoring sister

BELMONT — The

recently to Catherine's

first Sister

House

Raleigh by the North Carolina

The honor

bestowed

August

Around the Diocese

Mary Barbara

Sullivan

presented

the Legislative Building of State Congress in

Low Income Housing

for

Award was

commitment

Coalition.

to the needs of very

individuals in the state. In the spirit of the award's namesake, this

marks an organization's exemplary

low-income achievement

efforts in the field.

Catherine's House, a ministry of the Sisters of provides transitional housing for women and children

Mercy of North

who

Carolina,

2000

Father John Murphy, OSFS, dies at age 69 HIGH POINT — Oblate of

St.

Francis de Sales Father John S. Murphy, who ministered and lived in the Triad area of North Carolina for more than 20 years, died Monday, July 24, 2000, at High Point Regional Hospital. He was 69 years old.

educator, pastor and chapduring his ordained life, Father Murphy served as pastor of Our Lady of the Highways Church in Thomasville and chaplain of Maryfield Nursing Home in High Point from 1977-97. From 1997-99, he continued his role as chaplain at Maryfield, where he was a resident lain

until his death.

Prior pastoral and educational assignments took him to Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. Oblate assignments included a postulate novitiate from July 1947 to September 1947; a novice noviate from September 1947 to September

1948; study from 1948-52 at De Chantal Hall in Lewiston, N.Y.; a teacher of mathematics and chemistry at Northeast Catholic High School in Philadelphia from 195254; theology study at De Sales Hall School of Theology in Washington from 1954-58; teacher of mathematics at Father Judge High School in Philadelphia from 1958-64; a teacher of mathematics at the Allentown College of St. Francis de Sales in Center Valley, Pa., from 1964-72; and parish work in Wernersville, Pa., and in Thomasville, N.C. The son of the late John B. Murphy Sr. and the late Jeanne D. Murphy of Philadelphia, Pa., Father Murphy was born Nov. 30, 1930, in Philadelphia. He received a

bachelor's degree in Latin from

Niagara University in Niagara, 1952, and a master's in mathematics from the Catholic University of America in Washington in 1956. He then pursued

N.Y., in

graduate studies at Villanova University in Villanova, Pa., and at the University of Philadelphia. He entered the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales in July 1947, made his first profession a year later and

made

his perpetual profession

1951.

20,

He was

Nov.

ordained to the

priesthood on June

1957, at St.

Anthony of Padua Church Wilmington, Del. Always an avid

golfer,

Father

Murphy qualified to compete in many amateur tournaments, including the 1972 National Amateur Championship Tournament at the Charlotte Country Club in Charlotte.

Bishop William G. Curlin presided at a memorial Mass at Maryfield Nursing Home July 26 following a viewing there. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated July 28, following a viewing, at Our

Lady of Light Chapel

at the

Sales Center in Childs,

Md.

ment was the

in the

Inter-

Oblate cemetery on

Sales Center grounds.

Father

Murphy

survived by

Madeline Magee; two brothers, John Rent and Frank Murphy; and many nieces and a

sister,

nephews. In lieu of flowers, the Oblates

request that memorial contributions be sent to Oblate Retirement

Fund, 2200 Kentmere Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19806.

are homeless.

As the first official award recipient, Catherine's House was honored at a formal press conference at the State Capitol that also included recognition of two state legislators who have Worked diligently for the causes of the North Carolina Low Income Housing Coalition over the past year. Sister Rosalind Picot, president of the Mercy of North Carolina, accepted the award along with Sister Maureen Dees, a long-time volunteer and supporter of Catherine's House.

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CHARLOTTE

Colleen

McDermott, diocesan director of campus and young adult ministry, was one of 50 invited participants the "futuring

symposium"

entitled

"Meeting the Challenges of Ministry with Young Adults in a New Millennium."

The

"The

Staff Writer

conference, held July 17-20

Omaha, Nebraska, was sponsored by the Center for Ministry Development, the National Association of Campus Ministry and the National Association of Young Adult Ministry and underwritten by the Louisville in

Institute. The conference results will help shape the direction of diocesan young adult ministry for the next decade.

idea was to look at the re search about Catholic young adults, their experiences, education level and their

ministers, military chaplains, ecumenical leaders, affiliates from

Catholic organizations from around the coun-

knowledge about their reand develop a plan

ligion

try and

for the next 10 years," ex-

plained McDermott, board

member

Kevin Britt, chairman of the Subcommittee on Youth and

of the Na-

tional Association of

Diocesan Directors of Campus Ministry. "The point was to, in a focused way,

Young Adults

National Conference of Catholic Bishops,

met

Colleen

ministry."

and campus

to study

and

discuss materials collected over a

McDermott

six-year span about the needs adults in the Catholic

volved with young adult adult, parish

of young Church. The result was a guideline,

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depicting the "ideal church" of the next decade, to assist campus and young adult ministers, national Catholic organizations and other

groups to better understand the younger generation. "The ideal church, open to young adults, would be justice-oriented and diverse by design. It would reach out to others and be made up of evangelizing, intergenerational and authentic communities," explained McDermott. Over the course of the six years, "Ministry with

Young Adults

project of the Catholic Campus Ministry Association and the National Catholic Young Adult Ministry Association, consisted of conferences, de-

velopment of writing resources geared for young adults, ages 18 to 39, and individual diocesan in-service workshops. Funded by the Raskob

Foundation, the findings were comby the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate or CARA from Georgetown University. The purpose of last month's symposium, a culmination of the six-year endeavor, was to figure out what is next, a piled

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German Archbishop Dyba dies of heart failure at age 70 COLOGNE, Germany (CNS) Archbishop Johannes Dyba of Fulda, whose outspokenness sometimes put him at odds with fellow bishops, died of heart failure July 23. He was 70. Bishop Karl Lehmann of Mainz, chairman of the German bishops' conference, said Archbishop Dyba's death early the morning of July 23

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Witnesses back bill to protect infants who survive abortions •

NANCY FRAZIER O'BRIEN

News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) Catholic

—

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details of her birth

infant, at

abortion clinic after

abortion survivor, a Princeton professor and a nurse who has comforted

kill a fully born any stage of development, is personal and private medical deci-

July 20 about a bill that would entitle those infants to medical care.

"Nothing could prove more persuasively the need for Congress to

"When the freedoms of one group of helpless citizens are infringed upon, such as the unborn, the new-

reaffirm the obvious fact that liveborn infants are persons," Alvare

perfect,'

our lawmakers do not take

said. "If

The testimony on H.R.

stand now, whose

4292, the proposed Born Alive Infants Protection Act of 2000, came before the House Judiciary Committee's sub-

completely

committee on the Constitution,

expelled

chaired by Rep. Charles Canady, RFla., chief sponsor of the legislation.

extracted

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any infant "who

George spoke about the views of fellow Princeton

disabled and so-called

what we do not realize is that our freedoms as a nation and individuals are in

cluding newborn

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Stanek, who has worked for five years at Christ Hospital, said a procedure called "live-birth abortion" is used there and "it is not uncommon"

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beings, in-

could be

cate ourselves about the facts, and the are frightening," said Maggie

In a July 25 letter to members of Congress, Gail Quinn, executive director of the bishops' pro-life sec-

nized "a class of

human

great peril."

must edu-

like this."

professor Peter Singer, who he said has recog-

'imperfect,'

— Gianna

"Something is very wrong with a system that says doctors are mandated to pronounce babies dead but are not mandated to assess babies for life and chances of survival," Stanek said. "No other children in America are medically abandoned

years.

unborn, the newborn, the

to hold

legal

using a walker or leg braces for

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soiled utility

his parents did

not him, and she did not have time to hold him." "I could not bear the thought of this suffering child dying alone in a soiled utility room, so I cradled and rocked him for the 45 minutes that he lived," she said.

want

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group of helpless citizens are

as people of faith

alive to the hospital's

room "because

Jessen said she now has only "a

"When the freedoms of one

said.

She recalled one night when a nursing colleague was taking a Down syndrome baby who was born

Born with cerebral palsy because of a lack of oxygen to the brain,

"We

Stanek

born, the disabled and so-called 'imwhat we do not realize is that our freedoms as a nation and individuals are in great peril," she added.

will be next?"

sur-

vived

and delivery department at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, 111. All three spoke in favor of the legislation, but the National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League said in a statement at the

NARAL

of survival or whether the

George, a professor of jurisprudence in the department of politics at Princeton; and Jill L. Stanek, a registered nurse who works in the labor

said the

lung

his or her ex-

included

Jessen, a 23-year-old survivor of a late-term saline abortion; Robert P.

tivities,

alive"

person

development,

vote July 26.

hearing that the

her

and

child's

bill

Witnesses

under federal law, regardless of the

livering a child and killing it?" Canady asked at the hearing.

life

states that

from mother

botched abortion does not receive the protection of the law, what is to prevent an abortionist from simply de-

The

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tion

California

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saline solution.

sion."

infants born after botched abortions testified before a House subcommittee

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The Catholic News & Herald

2000

Around the Diocese

Leadership training program to be launched in Charlotte Diocese CHARLOTTE

—A

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ters in the

launch this

pilot leader-

for lay minis-

Diocese of Charlotte will fall, the diocese's Educa-

tion Vicariate

announced recently.

The new program

of business leaders from the area who will facilitate workshops on leadership skills, including leadership models,

organizational and listening

skills,

management, and volunteer recruitment and management. Diocesan officials include Rev. Mr. Curtiss Todd, vice chancellor, who will discuss employment issues; Rich-

conflict

will feature

three tracks focusing on leadership skills, law issues and ministerial skills for people primarily in educa-

who

tional ministry, said Father James Hawker, diocesan vicar for education.

ard Lucey, diocesan attorney,

The program is sponsored by the Education Vicariate and will differ from the diocesan lay ministry pro-

Father Peter Jugis, judicial vicar, who will address canon law. A range of legal concerns will be addressed in

gram

this track.

sist

currently in operation.

"This program is designed to asthose in leadership in parishes to

be more effective in their roles and responsibilities," said Father Hawker. "We are inviting people who are involved in a variety of education youth ministers, parish ministry catechetical leaders, campus minis-

—

school principals and so forth,"

ters,

he added. A panel of diocesan and professional leaders has been assembled to lead the workshops, scheduled for Nov. 3-5 at the Diocese of Charlotte Pastoral Center, 1123 S. Church St. in Charlotte.

The program March 2001.

also scheduled for

will lead a

workshop on

civil

law; and

Courtesy photo

In another track, issues of catechetical ministry will be discussed. Joanna Case, an educator, will discuss facilitating the faith experi-

Terry Aiken

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Also, the tendency of these

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Editor

CHARLOTTE —

The unique opportunity of being witness to canonization ceremonies in St. Peter Square is still within reach. When Blessed Katherine Drexel and Mother Josephine Bakhita are canonized on Oct. 1, pilgrims from the Diocese of Charlotte will be present as Pope John Paul II conducts the canonization in St. Peter Square. Rev. Mr. Curtiss Todd, vice chancellor and vicar for African American Affairs will lead the group who will first visit Assisi and Florence before spending several days in Rome. Blessed Katherine Drexel, who walked among the African-American and Native American people of her time, heard the cries of injustice, listened to hopes for unity and dreams of peace.

Vicenza, Italy in 1947. This African flower who knew the anguish of kidnapping and of slavery,

bloomed marvelously in Italy, in response to God's grace, close to the Daughters of Charity. In Vicenza, where she spent many years of her everyone Mother." life,

still calls

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the times that

have not lived up to our hero status."

The congregation he addressed is

of welcome

to terms with places that failed,

blessed, he said, because they

gather with "a knowledge and an appreciation of

who God

is."

in the

merely for socializing, but rather for

William G. Curlin established the commission as a board of consulters and advisers in the fall of 1996. The ministry, say commission members, is based on the Gospel message, church teachings and pastoral care, and is attentive to the insights of the

feeling "a real sense of holiness in

and

"to experience

lived out" in daily

how

life.

Msgr. Allen also took time to acknowledge the families, friends and supporters of people who are gay. "It is a wonderful thing to know that you seek God's blessing in a special

way

what

the people express their unity is by "uniformity in their gestures and postures"; they "are to shun any appearance of individualism or division."

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Entertainment

Movie Capsules NEW YORK

(CNS)

— Following

Catholic Conference Office for

"The Eyes of

Tammy

are recent capsule reviews issued by the U.S.

Film and Broadcasting.

Faye"

pines over a classmate

(Lions Gate) Strangely appealing documentary about the chaotic,

campy

life

who

human

ated

side of

Tammy

who

Faye,

ridiculed for her exagger-

makeup and

hair.

dity and references to

Shadowy nuadultery. The

Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 parents are strongly cautioned. Some mate-

—

rial may be inappropriate for children under 13.

—

PG-13 parents are strongly cautioned. Some material may be inapis

"Thomas and the Magic Railroad" (Destination) Disappointing children's movie adapted from the television series in which Thomas the Tank Engine (voice of Eddie Glen) and his engine friends on the magic railroad fear destruction by a surly diesel engine (voice of Neil Crone). Not even is Mr. Conductor (Alec Baldwin) able to help since he has run out of his pow-

propriate for children under 13. "The In Crowd" (Warner Bros.)

Dreadfully dull thriller about a (Lori Heuring) working at a country club who is brought into the exclusive social circle of up-

young woman

per-crust college students by a charismatic socialite (Susan Ward) who is

harboring dark secrets. Director Mary Lambert's glossy film bores with a skimpy narrative, one-dimen-

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erful sparkle dust.

and traditional animation, writer-director Britt Allcroft's whimsical film works best when the animated engines are the focus, but human performances are weak and the plot runs out of steam. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-I general patronage.

and laughable suspense-builders that lead to an obvious conclusion. Some violence, a few sexually implied encounters and lesbian innuendo, frequent substance abuse and some crass language with an instance of rough language. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-III adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 parents are strongly cau-

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"Loser" (Columbia) Lame romance in which a sweetly

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Slim Pickins on That

Summer Job?

first real

summer job was

at a large store

name of which I'll keep anonymous except for the last part: "-mart." There. That gives you at least two choices to keep you guessing. the

Speaks

worked

patience,

requires

pope says at audience

VATICAN CITY God works

God (CNS)

—

see

how

world and to experience his love, people must be patient, watchful and willing to be surprised, Pope John Paul II said. "God does not disappoint the deep longing for him which exists in all of us," the pope said at his weekly general audience July 26 in St. in the

Peter's Square. to wander far from nor does he let our hearts harden forever," the pope told an estimated 20,000

"He does not leave us

his ways, visitors.

time, he said, God may remain one is not interested in finding him. The pope said people must be attentive, awake and watching for God.

At the same

hidden

The necessary attitudes are "the opposite of the distraction which, unfortunately, is our almost habitual condition, especially in a rushed and superficial society like ours," he said.

People also must avoid the temptation to rush their relationship with God, he said. "Nine months are needed for the birth of a human creature," Pope John Paul said. "To compose a book or music of value often requires years of patient searching. This is also the law of the spirit." In addition, he said, experiencing God's presence requires an ability to stand before

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the small little box in where customers could buy

in the "deli"

the front of the store

Experiencing

popcorn, slushees and their choice of three kinds of sandwiches. Most days I had to work something like 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with a few breaks to make it come out to eight hours. The trouble was that I quickly lost any semblance of a life. If you're on your feet all day, the most you can do when you get home, even if you're a teen-ager, is collapse, sleep and then get up just in time to go back to work. I hated it, except for the money. Just like my oldest son hates his summer job right now stocking in a grocery store. The hours are getting to him. He usually works from around 3 p.m. to 10 at night,

and

work involves

Unforboredom. And since he's not yet 18, either union or government rules restrict him from using certain kinds of equipment, even the box cutter! So there are lots of things he can't do, and he gets bored. Now my younger son, who's just turned 15, is his

tunately,

a lot of physical labor.

also involves a lot of

trying to get a job. Unfortunately, he's presently infected with the same disease my oldest son had for a while, before necessity stepped in and cured him: He has to get a job that is, for lack of a better word, at

what he conceives

the exalted level of his

own

existence.

his first choice

would be working

course. Fast food, except for

maybe

at a golf

a sub shop,

Bagging groceries? Nope. I don't exactly know what .that leaves. I do believe that if he had his way, he'd find a law firm to take him on for the summer. But that's not the way it is. For most of us, the

absolutely not on his

list.

to obtain special grace for them at the of their passage to eternal life."

moment

Pope to

leaders: Be mindful of Jerusalem's spiritual meaning CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (CNS)

as their capital.

Columnist

summer job involves long hours, hard, repetitive work, not the greatest pay in the world, and the lessons that come with all of that: First, you're not as fabulous and above it all as you think you

you think you're too good can that be when this "demeaning" job is the only job you can get? The truth is, there's nothing wrong with any of those jobs. They're necessary and just as important as any "profession," and the people who spend their lives depending on that kind of work for a living have just as much dignity, strength and character as anyone who goes to work in a suit. (Maybe more). Second, this is what life is. All teens have the hope and fantasy that they'll spend the rest of their lives in the perfect job, doing exactly what they want. For most of us, that just doesn't happen. Even if you find a job you like, there are aspects of it that are. Sure,

how

for this job, but

will frustrate you.

So good luck with that summer job. Instead of complaining, say a prayer of thanks for the opportunity you have and take comfort in a fact that you never thought would ever give you comfort:

—

School's just around the corner.

you

—

Now. Don't

feel better?

life

size

Giving You leave your current home undisturbed. Many people desire to give more to Catholic entities, but are concerned about their own cash flow and any unforeseen emergencies. They are reluctant to reduce investment assets. do not want any of our parishioners to jeopardize their security in making charitable gifts. At the same time, it's quite possible that you have either forgotten about an "obsolete" life insurance policy or consider it an unneeded asset. In any case, the beauty of giving such a policy is that it doesn't affect your current income stream.

JIM KELLEY Guest Columnist

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and Palestinian leaders meeting in the United States tried to agree on the status of Jerusalem, Pope John Paul II encouraged them to keep the spiritual meaning of the city in mind. Speaking to visitors at his summer residence July 23, the pope said he knew the negotiations between Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak were not easy, but he asked "the leaders to continue their efforts." U.S. -mediated negotiations began two weeks earlier at Camp David in Thurmont, Md., and seemed to be mired in the details of an agreement on Jerusalem, which Israelis and Palestinians have claimed Israeli

CNS

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work.

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"We must be pure and simple like children, capable of admiration, surprise, wonder and being enchanted by the divine gestures of love and of closeness to us," the pope said. At the end of the audience, which took place on the feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne, parents of Mary, the pope offered special prayers for elderly couples. He prayed that the saints would strengthen older couples "in their mission of

2000

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Ah, the pleasures of the summer job.

The Pope

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August

2000

Editorials

Light

mines.

One

Then,

in the late 1930s,

religious re-conversion, if

you

he experienced a

will, to

the Catholic

He married a devout young down in his village of St.

Campus

Radegund where he tended his parent's little farm. his meager subsistence, he regularly gave

Ministry

faith

Candle

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of his childhood.

woman and

settled

From

generously to the poor.

FATHER THOMAS

McSWEENEY Guest Columnist

One Is

According to historian Rev. Boniface Hanley, Jaegerstaetter became open about his hatred of all things Nazi when he voted against the German annexation of Austria. His village priest warned Franz that he was courting serious danger, since Nazis brooked no opposition, and advised him that he risked putting his family in harm's way by not voting "yes." The farmer answered, "Father, I believe that God asks me to live by my conscience. If I do what I think He wants me to do, then I know He will take care of my wife and

OFM,

Public Christian

there a question you hope you will never be

asked?

Most people have something that we would For most Germans who were adults during the Second World War, it might be "Where were you and what did you do?" Chances are you won't find many who admit they fought on the Western Front or knew what was happening to prefer not to reveal.

family."

Shame does not begin or end with a single Gary Wills's recent book "Papal Sin" exco-

group.

and priests who were supportive of the Nazis. Controversy still rages over the alleged "silence" of Pope Pius XII. Not long ago Pope John Paul II begged forgiveness for those Christians who "were not strong enough to raise their riates the bishops

voices in protest."

While there were countless acts of private heroism by people of every background, few spoke out. But there can be no disputing where Franz Jaegerstaetter stood. An Austrian farmer, devoted husband and father, he not only saw the evil of Nazism but also publicly refused to cooperate with that evil in any way. Jaegerstaetter had been a rough and tumble youth who found work in the Steiermark iron

When

he refused military service after being

a noncombatant post. "Please don't put me in the terrible position of having to arrest such a good

him

the chief pleaded. Again Franz Jaegerstaetter Was determined: "I cannot believe that just because one has a wife and children, he is free to offend God. Did not Christ himself say 'He who loves father, mother or children more than me is not deserving of my kingdom?" One witness recalls how the clergy and guards as you!"

wept openly

at his steadfast spirit. "To the end, his eyes shined with joy and confidence, his face was full of peace."

On Aug.

1943, Franz Jaegerstaetter

was

beheaded by guillotine, with no blindfold, his face upwards toward the blade. His family was left

unharmed. As a child of the light, his conscience would not let him serve the powers of evil. At the end, he knew exactly what he had done with his life: God's will.

The Church's Position on Indulgences Q.

My question concerns indulgences. As a

the Catholicfaith

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What

Question

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convert to

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stood in the past. Catholic tradition on the subject is founded on the fact that every sin is not only a disobedience of God's law; it also violates the harmony of creation established by God and is, at least to some degree, a rejection of his love. Forgiveness then requires not only conversion, but a reintegration of that divine order, which itself normally involves some sort of pain and cleansing (purgation) before entering the eternal presence of

God. In 1967, Pope Paul VI called for a reform and better understanding of the whole indulgence structure. In light of the doctrine of the Communion of Saints, he said, the church "undertook various ways

of applying the fruits of our Lord's redemption to the individual faithful and of leading them to cooperate in the salvation of their brothers so the entire body of the church might be prepared" for the fullness of God's kingdom (Doctrine of Indulgences,

No.

6).

Remission of temporal (as distinct from eternal) punishment for sins has been called "indulgence" for hundreds of years. Indulgences were formally attached by the church to certain prayers and actions, and could be applied to oneself or to one who has died.

A few important points should answer most of your questions. First, The number of permanent indulgenced prayers and works has been drastically reduced. Why was this?

Guest Columnist

Packing for school

The

art of packing for college is not a gift.

usually earned by discussion, well, trial and error. Many times parents take an active role in teaching the art and guiding the process of the "packing for college" experience. It is a skill

that

modeling and,

drafted, the local police chief offered to try to get

man

the Jews.

FATHER JUDE DeANGELO, OFM Conv.

FATHER JOHN DIETZEN

CNS

Columnist

The

sight of son and daughter preparing

may resurrect ancient memories of late summer nights with clothes, mementos and today

appliances being stuffed into boxes, suitcases some of which are gathering dust in attics or basements. For some parents, assisting a child with their college packing brings closure to an important phase of family life. They know in their hearts that when their child goes off to school, nothing will be the same again. Parents use the art of packing to have long discussions about remembrances of yesterdays that they thought would always be present. Mothers tend to speak in coded messages of concern reminding their children of past lessons learned. Fathers give warnings about possible dangers of college life and impart caution to their son or daughter about the great big world out there. As sound systems find their way into hollowed tabernacles of plastic bubble wrap and cardboard, as arguments ensue about the need for four sweaters instead of three, and talks wear on about the need for cold remedies "just in case," don't forget to remind your son or daughter to pack all the tools of character and virtue in with the latest CD's and sportswear. Remind them to carry with them the love of God and respect for neighbor. Work into those "packing talks" reminders about connecting with God and the Catholic commu-

and trunks

â€”

Mass and social interactions. Between the roller blades and the khakis might be a good place to place the Scriptures and the small crucifix or medal of the Blessed Virgin Mary. And, don't forget to place a small mirror in the essentials for campus life. Attached to the mirror might be a note which states that as nity through

Pope Paul VI explained the reason. "The main concern," he wrote, "has been to attach greater importance to a Christian way of life and lead souls to cultivate a spirit of prayer and penance, and to practice the theological virtues (faith, hope and charity) rather than merely repeat certain formulas and acts" (Enchiridion of Indulgences, 1968): Second, partial indulgences, as distinct from plenary, are granted using only those words, with no determination of days or years as was common previously. This avoids confusion, among other things. Contrary to what many Catholics believed, an indulgence of one year, for example, did not mean "one year off of purgatory." It meant, rather, whatever alleviation of purgation or punishment might be achieved by one year of fasting or other penance. Thus it did not directly address the subject of time in purgatory. Great pains are taken in recent years, by Pope John Paul II and other leaders, to keep the understanding of indulgences in harmony with the Gospel and with other Catholic teachings. Remember that in all its devotional practices, including indulgences, the church desires that we, the faithful, "will be more effectively moved to live holier and more useful lives, thus healing the division between the faith which many profess and their daily lives" (Enchiridion, observations 4).

used each day, let the reflection revealed be an image filled with dignity and self-respect, acceptance of failures and realizations that each day is a new beginning filled with hope and promise. More simply phrased, the note on the mirror might read, "A son or daughter of a loving this object is

that

God." Packing for college? Parents feel that they've packed enough. It's

pack

all

may never

the student's greatest challenge to unthe gifts they've been given.

Father DeAngelo is the Catholic campus minfor Wake Forest University, Salem College and North Carolina School of the Arts in Winister

ston-Salem.

14 The Catholic News & Herald

August

Around the Diocese

BROWN SUMMIT — The

Dio-

RCIA Commission

recently announced a workshop for all who are actively ministering in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, the process by which

men and women

fully enter the Catholic

Church.

The Diocese of Charlotte and the North American Forum on the Catechumenate

workshop

will co-sponsor the

—

The Summit

Episcopal Center, in Brown Summit Sept. 14-16. The workshop, called

"The Initiating Community: Developing the Ministries," will offer parish ministers the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, to implement and strengthen the ini-

tion ministry as the ministry of all the

ways

baptized, and

to invite others to

share their gifts for the

life

of the com-

munity. General sessions will be offered as well as four ministry tracks exploring specific areas of the RCIA process: catechesis for adults, children of catechetical age, liturgists and musicians, and priests and parish coordi-

nators.

The North American forum on

the

Catechumenate

is an international network of pastoral ministers, liturgists, catechists and theologians who share their knowledge of the Rite and

RCIA

their experience of the

who

with those

process

minister at the parish

level.

celebrate the liturgical rites well, to

The members of the workshop team are among the nation's most ex-

provide formation for ministry teams, and to grow in understanding of the assembly's ministry. The gathering will explore the foundations of initia-

perienced pastoral minsters, liturgists, catechists and theologians: Steve Janco, an editorial staff member of World Library Publica-

tiation process in their parishes, to

—

tions,

composer and music

staff

2000

In Brief...

Diocese to co-sponsor RCIA workshop cese of Charlotte's

—

GREENSBORO

mem-

The

charis-

ber of the Chicago Office for Divine

matic Mass, held in the chapel of

Worship;

Maryfield Nursing Home, 1315' Greensboro Rd., needs volunteers before the monthly services can be scheduled for the fall and winter months. Call Rev. Mr. Ron or Bette Steinkamp at (336) 882-9717 for more information or to be a volunteer.

—

Eliot Kapitan, director of wor-

ship for the Diocese of Springfield,

111.,

and a teacher, writer and workshop presenter on liturgy and catechumenal ministry; Jeannette Lucino, associate

—

professor of religious education, director of the master of arts program in pastoral studies, and director of field

education at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago; Mickey Main, an active RCIA minister at the parish, diocesan and national level for 20 years, and a

—

North American Forum member. For registration information and other details, call Linda Licata at (336) 294-4696, ext. 27, E-mail

WINSTON-SALEM

— Conven-

Father Paul Lininger, Ph.D., is facilitating three all-day sessions based on Stephen R. Covey's "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" from Oct. 17-19 from 8 a.m.5 p.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 1919 S. Main St. The goal of the tual

program personal

to assist participants in

development

llicata@sprynet.com, or call the diocesan Office of Faith Formation at

and the strengthening of ministerial effectiveness. Call the church office at (336) 722-7001 to reserve a space and for

(704) 370-3244.

more information.

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Cindi Feerick,

oping and implementing long-range financial plans for their benefit, the benefit of their family, their parish

Administrative Assistant: Applications are being accepted for administrative assistant at the

Diocese of Charlotte Pastoral Center/

MACS.

Responsibilities include

maintenance of cash receipts

PC data

files,

entry,

tion for 2

Development,

of high school degree required. De-

Office Administrator,

to:

Jim Kelley, Office of

123 South Church

Business

to:

PO Box 36776, Charlotte,

NC 28236 Assistant Secretary: Asheville Catholic School. Attendance/First Aid Office.

CPR and First Aid certification

M-F,

full

required.

EOE.

mediately. Asheville Catholic School. Call

Randy Penland, Maintenance Supervisor (828)252-7896.

EOE.

Director of Adult Catholic Enrich-

ment/Order of Christian

Holy

to:

DOMM

Search Committee,

Infant Catholic Church,

Director of Religious Education: Holy

consideration for this position.

Durham,

5000 Southpark

27713. Fax 919/544-1799.

References required at time of application for

Family Catholic Church

time salaried Director for

spirit

range of

adult based

essential.

The

of volunteerism to

meet broad community needs be competent

full

young adult and

encourage a

beginning

must Should

managing all educational staff functions.

levels

August: PE, Spanish, 5th Grade,

and Middle School Language Arts.

Parish Secretary/Receptionist:

St.

John Neumann. 9am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Secretarial skills and experience,

com-

puter-literate, personable. Salary negotiable. Benefits.

Contact Fr. Thorn Meehan, (704)536-

6520 or send resume and

Neumann Church, lotte,

references: St.

NC certifi-

cation required. Call Kathleen Miller at

(704)633-2841.

Teachers:

Religious Educa-

its

continuing development of a

ability to

Salisbury has the following teacher openings

Marietta seeks a full-

tion programs. Practical leadership experience in the

and administrative

Custodian, Full-time: Begin work im-

and experience. Benefits package included.

Dr.,

primary, secondary,

Call (828)252-7896 for information.

Charlotte,

tion

Send resume

28203-4003.

Religious Education programs

time.

St.,

processing

tail-oriented with Microsoft Excel experience.

Send resume and salary history

and/ or the diocese. Part-time posihours per week; beginning August.

Please submit resume

financial reports, maintaining records log.

Minimum

lotte

St. Patrick's

School in Char-

accepting applications for part-time

Music teacher and part-time Spanish

teacher.

Please contact school principal, Mrs. Angela

Montague, (704) 333-3 1 74

for interview.

certification required.

John

Teachers:

8451 Idlewild Road, Char-

28277. Fax: (704)536-3147.

Gastonia,

Must have

St.

Michael's School in

currently seeking dynamic

teachers for the following positions: Full-time

bachelors and/or advanced degree in education

Principal, Elementary: Blessed Sacra-

and/or religious training. Must be practicing

ment School, located in historic Savannah, Geor-

and part-time Art teacher.

gia and nearby Atlantic

required. Please call Joseph Puceta at

Catholic.

Holy Family's Religious Education

Ocean beaches,

seek-

programs serve a multi-cultural community.

ing a principal beginning as soon as possible.

Fluency

Candidates must be Catholic and be able to en-

Spanish or equivalent background

Middle School Language Arts/Social Studies;

Certification

(704)865-4382 for more information.

experience would be a useful asset. If interested,

hance

please submit resume and cover letter to Ret

communication, leadership and financial manage-

Cathedral

Minister to plan, implement, and oversee

this family-oriented school

Youth Minister, Part-time:

with strong

is in

St.

Patrick

great need of a part-time Youth

Holy

Siefferman, Director of Religious Education,

ment

Family Catholic Church of Marietta seeks a full-

Holy Family Catholic Church, 3401 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta, GA 30068. Fax (770)

degree in education and be certifiable by the state of Georgia. Salary

578-0475. Inquire at (770)973-7400, ext. 21

ence and credentials. Request application, and

experience preferred. Please send resume and

with questions.

mail or fax resume

cover letter to

Initiation:

time salaried Director for Adult Catholic En-

richment (ACE) and the Order of Christian tiation

Ini-

(OCI) programs. Applicants should have

leadership experience in

ACE/OCI

areas and/

or have religious education degreed back-

ground

suitable to develop high quality pro-

grams and volunteer nity.

assistance in the

Must be practicing

commu-

Catholic. If interested,

Music Ministry Director: Holy Infant Catholic Church is in search of a full-time Director of Music. Located in Durham, North Carolina, a

Siefferman, Director of Religious Education at

parish consists of 900 households that are

Holy Family Catholic Church, 3401 Lower

mitted to ongoing liturgical renewal. Holy Infant

30068. Fax (770)

Parish embraces

its call

this

Vatican

to be hospitable, inclu-

sive and Christ-centered.

with questions.

closely with the Pastor and a collaborative

GA 31404. Phone (912)238-2344

St.

youth related

NC 28203 or Fax:

E.,

Char-

(704) 377-6403.

or Fax(9 12)238-2339.

Teacher: Asheville Catholic School seeks

dynamic pre-K for

NC license.

FOR SALE

Must hold or be eligible (828) 252-7896. EOE.

teacher.

Call

Teachers, Library/Media Specialist:

ALL CHERUBS-N-CHOCOLATE. To

Personalized Candy Bars. For

Charlotte Catholic High School has the following

Occasions.

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(919)689-9925.

rites

ber

and 1,

preferred.

skill (e.g.

rituals.

minimum of

Must have music

piano, voice); choral di-

knowledge of Catholic Available no later than Novem-

2000. Salary commensurate with educa-

and

Patrick Cathedral, Attn:

Joanna Catabui, 1 62 1 Dilworth Road lotte

Under-

field

bachelor's degree in a relevant field although a

recting; cantor training;

experience in planned

and

Savannah,

in a

www.Cherubs-N-ChocolatebyDeb.com or

must be

specific

Blessed Sacrament Search

activities for parish youth.

request

performance

and 3 years

to:

weekly

graduate degree

teaching positions for Religion, Drama, English,

master's degree

field;

This position works

Requires a

part-time director of planned giving. Candidate

marketing, business administration, or related

commensurate with experi-

openings beginning August 2000: full-time

staff.

esan Office of Development has an opening for a

graduate with a degree in

supportive

a college

com-

578-0475. Inquire at (770) 973-7400, ext. 21

Director of Planned Giving: The Dioc-

St.,

dynamic and growing area of the country

near Research Triangle Park,

Candidates must have a master's

Committee, Diocese of Savannah, 601 E. Liberty

please submit resume and cover letter to Ret

Roswell Rd., Marietta,

skills.

cialist.

Must have

a catalog,

please visit

web

site at call

Certification. Also, part-

time Guidance Secretary

needed. Call

Organ: Excellent Conn organ. For home or Family Center. Bench and sheet music

(704)543-1 127 for application.

cluded.

Teachers: Sacred Heart School (PreK-8)

$250/OBO.

Call (704)825-1229.

in-

August

2000

The Catholic News & Herald 15

Around the Diocese

known for healing ministry coming to diocese Priest

—

CHARLOTTE Servite Father Peter Rookey, a priest who travels extensively to bring his healing ministry to large audiences, will visit North Carolina this month. Father Rookey will preside at Masses and healing

tors'

vain,

was

warnings that we were hoping in my sight began to return until it finally restored."

director of Benburb College in Northern Ireland, Father Rookey became well-known for his healing min-

ser-

istry.

vices Aug. 21-23 at three

After leaving Northern Ireland in the 1950s, he has served in various

locations in the diocese:

—

Matthew

St.

Church, 8015 Ballantyne

Commons

Parkway

Servite missions and ministries through the

Charlotte, on Aug. 21;

—

St.

years.

Thomas Aquinas

He has been involved healing ministry fulltime since 1986. At age 84, the priest continues an extensive schedule. "The Spirit of God flows where it will, but in many cases I believe it's a great grace to have a gradual healing rather than an instantaneous one, in the sense that as I pray for my healing ... I am enriched by my continual prayer and I am becoming holier that way," he has said.

Church, 1400 Suther Rd. in Charlotte, on Aug. 22;

—

Courtesy Photo

group extends hearts to Florida group of 27 youth and adults from St. Gabriel Church in Charlotte traveled to Winter Park, Fla., last month to take part in a national Catholic HEART (Helping Everyone Attain Relief Today) Workcamp. The mission trip put the group, along with 130 other teens from across the country, in touch with the needy in the form of home-renewal projects, crisis center ministry and other outreach work in the Orlando vicinity. The workcamps are hosted annually throughout the nation. The campers turned a local middle school into home base for the week, participating in group prayer, Mass and a variety .of spiritual and social programs. The program helps low-income people attain a dignified standard of living while participants help build the kingdom of God, said Alex Barraza, parish youth minister. "I am very thankful for our young people's receptiveness to God throughout this week," said Barraza. "Our young parishioners became poor to serve the poor; in a way, they learned how Jesus became poor to serve the poor." St. Gabriel

CHARLOTTE — A

VOCATIONS

Immaculate Con-

ception Church, 208 Seventh Ave. West in Hendersonville, on

Aug.

23.

rosary focusing on the seven sorrows of Mary will be prayed each day at 6:30 p.m., followed by Mass, a healing service and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament beginning at 7:30. Ordained to the priesthood in 1941, Father Rookey had known the power of prayer since being blinded at age 8 by a firecracker. He credits God with restoring his sight, a process filled with family prayer led by his mother. "She led the family in prayer every evening, saying that if we prayed for a miracle the Lord would provide one," Father Rookey said. "I asked theLord to heal me and I promised him that if he gave me back my sight I

life,

counter-cultural as the priesthood; few vocations are as

misunderstood

as the priesthood;

needed

as the priesthood.

Often

am humbled

few vocations are

his services.

"We

are

all

who attend looking for

that, especially peace.

"Actually, that's the greatest

even serious sickness

face anything,

and

gift,

You can

to have the peace of Christ. pain."

For more information on Father Rookey's call

Diocese of Charlotte,

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August

FIRE TRIED G®LD, a one-hour docudrama about Catholics >

in South Carolina, will air stations in

August 13, from 1:00

to 2:00

pm on various

new

They have contributed

FIRE TRIED

heritage with the faithful in South

air in

Carolina since originally South Carolina, North

to the state's

way and

G#LD

are as

growth and history in a

much

significant

a part of the land as the

will

North Carolina on:

fabled Carolina live oak tree.

Sunday, August 13

G#LD

1:00 to 2:00

Carolina and Georgia were one Catholic diocese

millennium. Though small in number,

Catholics in South Carolina were forged together by dedicated leaders.

South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia.

Catholics in the Diocese of Charlotte share a

common

today as they enter a

FIRE TRIED

their story.

FIRE TRIED

G®LD was produced by Paulist

on with Bishop John England as

its first

leader.

WCNC-TV

Charlotte

Father John Geaney co-producer of the television

(NBC)

Produced by Visual Edge Productions in Bethesda, Maryland,

FIRE TRIED

documentary

G®LD presents the story of Bishop John

England's vision of a free church in a free society, follows the ravages of the Civil

War and

its

aftermath as blacks and whites struggled to learn

about equality and social

justice,

and concludes with

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

look

JOHN GEANEY, CSP; PRODUCER

at Catholics

N.C.

features interviews with

Charleston

Mayor Joseph

Riley,

Trappist

Ball, Rt. Rev.

WTVI-TV in

Charlotte,

SC. Supreme Court Justice Jean

Toal,

College of Charleston President Alex Sanders,

renowned Lutheran theologian Martin

Edward

with

Francis Kline,

Marty, Slaves in the Family author

Abbot of Mepldn Abbey, and

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others.

2000