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towards new understanding

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and lesbian Catholics ...Page

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House votes 230-197 to cut some

as to

School of Americas funding The WASHINGTON (CNS) House voted 230-197 July 30 to eliminate some funding for the U.S. Army's School of the Americas at Fort

the economic and political threats of?

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Benning, Ga. For the

$1.2 million of

its

on evangelizaeconomic models, development, employment, education, politics, culture and human rights, a spokesman for the bishops' conference announced July 20.

Serb-Albanian reconciliation now paramount, says archbishop NEW YORK (CNS) Reconciliation between ethnic Albanians and

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Serbs

$4.3 million budget.

U.N. group's respect for confidential confession in doubt

UNITED NATIONS

(CNS)

in

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New

York. Vatican

officials

thought recognition of the confidentiof the confessional was secured last year. But Vatican representatives at the United Nations expressed concern that a discussion paper introduced in the commission's Working Group on Rules of Procedure and Evidence did not mention clergy in connection with confidentiality in

CNS

Mother

in

PHOTO FROM Reuters

Kosovo

An ethnic Albanian mother washes her son amid the ruins of

their

home

Kosovo, July 29. World leaders were gathering in Sarajevo, Bosnia, in late July for a summit on bringing peace and prosperity to the Balkans region, which has suffered a decade of bloodshed. in Fustica,

Rome

Pan-American meeting to discuss bioethics, demographics

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VATICAN CITY

Bio(CNS) demographics and the legal status of the human embryo were some of the subjects on the agenda for an early August pan-American meeting planned by a Vatican council. The August 3-5 gathering in Buenos Aires, Argentina, would provide "a good opportunity for dialogue between politicians and pastors from throughout the Americas on these ethics,

very important themes," said Cardinal Alfonso Lopez Trujillo, president of the Pontifical Council for the Family.

Presenting the program for the event July 28, the cardinal noted that

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dency," but he said none had confirmed that they would attend.

Former ambassador says normal life has not returned to Bosnia

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Service.

Bishop says creditors must share blame for Latin American debt BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (CNS) The Latin American debt is a

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Mexican bishops prepare document on 'Mexico we long for'

MEXICO CITY

(CNS)

—

As

Mexicans prepare

for national elections in July 2000, the country's Catholic bishops are preparing a document that will outline their vision of "the Mexico we long for." In January,

now

the pararnpunt concern in

the

August 19 Diocesan Foundation Board Meeting Catholic Conference Center

Hickory

Mirdita of Durres-Tirana, Albania.

But reconciliation "will be very hard because the scars are very deep," he added. The archbishop made the comments in an interview with Catholic New York, the archdiocesan newspaper, during a visit to New York in midJuly. Archbishop Mirdita went to the Albanian Catholic community he served for 20 years. Our Lady of Shkodra Church in Hartsdale, where he celebrated Mass for an overflow congregation of 800 persons July 18.

He said that, just as in the Gospel parable about the grain of wheat and the weeds growing together, the good will triumph in the Balkans.

Church officials say vigilantism is response to failed courts CAPE TOWN, South Africa (CNS) A sudden rise in vigilantism is the response of ordinary South Africans to what they see as the failure of the criminal justice system, church officials said. People are "resorting to

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street justice because they feel that the

system is failing them," said Brian Redelinghuys of the Cape Town archdiocesan justice and peace com-

justice

mission. "Police investigations are often done sloppily and there

is corrupsuch as files that mysteriously go missing and cases that never get to court even though there are witnesses and evidence," he said.

tion,

Mexican bishops' conference will document including formal

publish a

proposals for "achieving unity, cohesion and clialoo-ue anionsr Mexicans, so

STATESVILLE

Diocesan planner August 7 HAYESVILLE

—

variety of

— A rummage

sale

is today at St. Therese, 217 Brawley School Road, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Call Susan Wallace for details at (704) 483-5066.

8 CHARLOTTE Bishop William G. Curlin celebrates a charismatic Mass today at 4 p.m. at St. Patrick Cathedral, 1621 Dil worth East. Prayer teams will be available at 3 p.m. with a potluck to follow the Mass. Call Josie

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at (704)

527-4676 for

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In preparation for the Year of the Jubilee, a Grand^ Ultreya takes place today at St. Philip the Apostle, 525 Camden Dr., from 3-6 p.m. The Ultreya is followed by Mass ^

A

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and the Knights of Malta

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Yadkinville

Charlotte,

Archbishop Aguer said

cancellation or reduction of the debt

August 14 Mass for the Malades

Cristo

Charlotte,

tional debt.

items can be found at Immaculate Heart of Mary's White Elephant sale and annual bazaar, today from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Hwy. 64 West in the Commons room adjacent to the church. It is sponsored by the Women's Club. There will be a bake sale and coffee after the event.

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1123 South Church

newspaper La Nacion on the Catholic

the application ofjustice, since the cur-

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Plata, Argentina. In a response to an article published by the

former U.S. ambassador said. Thomas P. Melady, retired U.S. ambassador to the Vatican, visited the Balkan country July 18-25, less than a week before world leaders were to hold a summit meeting on reconstruction of the region. "I did not expect it to be a casual visit, but I was surprised and disappointed by what I saw," Melady said in a telephone interview with Catholic

Confirmation

Production Associate: Julie Radcliffe

Aguer of La

Church's stance regarding the interna-

August

Hispanic Editor: Luis Wolf

consequence of bad government administration, and of creditors' greed, said Coadjutor Archbishop Hector

(CNS) While peace has held for more than three years in Bosnia-Herzegovina, restoring a normal, dignified life is far from o\'er, a

Bishop William G. Curlin will take

Associate Editor: Jimmy Rostar Staff Writer:

the invited guests were "po-

tential candidates for the U.S. presi-

Episcopa., J calendar

(catholic W ERA N E

among

ROME

ality privileges.

is

Kosovo, said Archbishop Rrok K.

affect

Respect for confidentiality between priest and penitent in proceedings of the International Criminal Court appeared in doubt as the Preparatory Commission for the court began a session July 26 at U.N. headquarters

The document

tion,

portion of the school's funding included in the U.S. government's foreign operations budget. The balance of its funding is included in the defense budget. School officials said the action,

would

and defeat

will include reflections

years of attempts led by a Maryknoll priest to close the training program for Latin American military officers, a majority in the House voted to kill the

if-endorsed by the Senate,

crises

the next millennium."

time in

first

overcome the

details.

and potluck.

All Cursillitas and

En-

and Vietnamese-speakinx ited to attend. For more details, call Lee Accettullo at (336) 765-9473.

Jesuit Father 1 1 CHARLOTTE Gene McCreesh leads a "Spiritual Direction for Gays and Lesbians'" meeting tonight at 7 p.m. in St. Peter's sacristy, 507 South Tryon. Call (704)j 332-2901 for details. glish, Spanish,

ing people are

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j

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Tonight from 13 CHARLOTTE 8-10 p.m. at St. Matthew's, 8015 Ballantyne Parkway, Re\'. Mr. Keith is the facilitator of the "Nite of .loy," a time for sharing of faith and reflection through contemporary Christian music and reading the Gospels. Tonight's guest speaker is Rev. Mr. Ron Steinkamp from Our Lady of

Kolodziej

Grace

in

Greensboro who

will focus

on

August

1999

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Diocese sells Home Health and Hospice Agency

Diocese of Charlotte Pastoral Center

The Chancery

ByJOANN

s.

keane

the staff of

Editor

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HAYESVILLE The sale of Good Shepherd Home Health and Hospice

August

1999

6,

Dear Friends

Once America

again,

—

in Christ:

we

you

are asking

to support

The Cathohc

the Church's national University. This

is

University of our foremost symbol of

The

Catholic University was founded by the Bishops of the U.S. in 1887, continues its original charter from Pope Leo XIII by providing doctrinally-sound education to priests and religious in their formation, as well as to other students from around the world. it

The

Catholic University

priests than

30.

sale

Good Shepherd Home Health and

Catholic higher education in the nation, and it is the national center for research in Catholic theology, philosophy and law.

and

Agency was completed July

concluded plans for Murphy Medical Center to absorb Good Shepherd Home Health and Hospice.

"I am very grateful to the staff of

The

(CUA)

has educated

more

U.S. bishops and

any other institution. These Church leaders, along with reliwho have an education from CUA, minister in every diocese in

gious and laity

our nation.

Hospice Agency for their history of compassionate care to those in need in Clay and Cherokee Counties," said The Most Reverend William G. Curlin, bishop of the 46-county Diocese of Charlotte. Murphy Medical, the new owners of this agency, have committed to continuing the excellent service that the to expect

from

community has come

this agency."

"It is a time for reflection as we witness this newest phase in the life of

Good Shepherd Home Health and Hospice," said the Very Reverend Mauricio West, vicar general and chanDiocese of Charlotte. "We have been proud to tend the home health needs of our brothers and sisters in the western counties of North Carolina." cellor of the

The University

is

advancing Catholic Education. has played a major role in influencing

a national leader in

Also, being in the nation's capital,

CUA

national policies.

Very Keverend Mauricio W. West

When the agency was established 1954 by the Glenmary Sisters, comprehensive health care in the region went beyond basic medical care. In many cases, it meant going into remote and sometimes difficult-to-access areas where the people lived. In those days, the Sisters could find themselves delivering babies, chopping firewood, hailing in fresh water, cooking meals and washing clothes all the things needed to help patients

Vicar General and Chancellor

in the

The

The

Catholic University of America depends upon us.

Please be generous in your support of this collection when it is taken in your parish on the weekend of August 7-8. success of

.

Wishing you and yours God's abundant

blessings,

I

am

Sincerely inXhrist,

in

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home

regulated industry. Clinicians and practi-

from a variety of disciplines found an expansive array of licensing and certification from state and federal agencies.

With the changing pace of health care, one thing remained constant for tioners

"Preparing for the Great Jubilee Year."

Open to all and free to the public.

SPRINGS Mercy Sister Peggy Verstege is the leader of a

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HOT

women's

retreat entitled "Jesus and

the Syrophoenician

Woman"

today

munity-wide Open House at Sacred Heart, 4 Brian Berg Land, to celebrate the church's 50th anniversary. If at-

from 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.

tween August 2-12 to RSVP.

Upcoming

19 HIGH POINT

BELMONT

is

14 LENOIR

Rd., at 7 p.m.

—

A

furniture and

household item rummage sale for the new church fund of St. Francis of Assisi is today from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1006 Charlesmont Court, near the Caldwell County Library.

15 HICKORY VICARIATE

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A

Sunday Spanish Mass is celebrated beginning today at the following churches:

Francis in Lenoir at 9 in Taylorsville at 10:30 a.m., St. Joseph in Newton at

a.m..

\'2:

St.

Holy Trinity

Our Lady of the Angels

p.m.,

in

Marion

at

1

Hickory

at

2 p.m., and St. Charles

Borromeo

in

BREVARD

p.m., St Aloysius in

Morganton

— There

at 5 p.m.

will be a

com-

— An

— A healing Mass

celebrated today at Maryfield Nursing Home Chapel, 1315 Greensboro

informational

workshop, "General Directory for Catechesis," given by Peg Ruble is today

tending, call the church office at (828) 883-9572 from 9 a.m.-12 noon be-

at the Jesuit House of Prayer. Call (828) 622-7366 for more information.

through Aug. 15

SPRUCE PINE

try.

the belief

—

there for people in need: Holding a hand, listening, sharing tears and the gift

of an understanding smile.

"We know that to best serve the home health needs in this area of Western North Carolina, change in ownership to Murphy Medical will continue the good works established by our diocesan home health and hospice agency," said Father West.

Within the agreement, employees of Good Shepherd Home Health and Hospice will retain their jobs at the same compensation levels for one year (^excepting cases of discharge for cause.j It was also agreed that employees would continue to receive the same or equal benefits during that period.

The diocese is retaining its commitment to serve the peoples' needs in the westernmost counties. The office of Justice and Peace is heavily involved in a western counties project that promotes economic justice. "This is our latest endeavor to reach an underserved population," said Father West.

"We are excited to bring local religious, business, education, health care and charitable entities together to study and realize opportunities for economic development here in the western counties of North Carolina."

The

project was commissioned in of 1998 as Diocese of Charlotte officials sought ways to implement the goals outlined in "Of One Heart and

the

fall

One Mind,"

a joint

economic justice

pastoral letter written by North

setting.

In the following decades, health care evolved into a highly trained, strictly

P.O. Box 36776, Charlotte, NC 28236 Phone: (704) 370-6299 Fax: (704) 370-3379

cine

Good Shepherd:

work was more than medialone it was viewed as minisIn many cases, it was just being

that their

at St. Lucien.

Carolina's two Catholic bishops. The Most Reverend William G. Curlin, and The Most Reverend F. Joseph

Gossman, of the Diocese of Raleigh, t Contact Editor Joann Keane by call-

ing

(704)

370-3336

— The Southeast FIRE

tercession, repentance and evange-

e-mail

Adult Day Respite, a non-profit,

pri-

vate organization for those experi-

encing Alzheimer's or dementia meets every Mon. and Wed. from 8:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. at

Rally, a Catholic alliance of faith, in-

or

jskeane@charlottediocese. org.

St.

Gabriel.

$35 covers snack, lunch, activities, and socialization. Those not affiliated with the parish are welcome.

Call Suzanne Bach at (704) 376-4135

For information, call Rev. Mr. Ron or Bette Steinkamp at (336) 427-9717 Or (336) 882-9717.

lism,

for information.

the

22 HENDERSONVILLE

Team members

CHARLOTTE Our Lady of Assumption, 4207 Shamrock Drive, holds classes for people who wish to learn English or would like to improve their English. These classes are every Monday and Thursday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Classes are free and books provided.

—

St.

Francis of the Hills Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order meets to-

day

at

Immaculate Conception

Church, 6th Ave. West, from 3-5 p.m.

Call Chuck or Pat Cowan for information at (828) 884-4246.

REIDSVILLE A Hispanic Mass and meal for migrant workers is at Holy Infant, 1042 Freeway Drive, sponsored by Our Lady of Grace in Greensboro. Mass begins at 1 p.m. with the meal directly following at Lufty Hall.

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is Sept. 18 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at Wheeler Athletic Center on the campus of Belmont Abbey College.

ally

known

include internationCatholic clergy, religious

and lay evangelists.

A youth

session

is

also featured. Early registration dead-

Aug. 25. Advance tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for high school and college students. Lunch is avail-

line is

able with pre-registration for an additional $6.

For

519at http://

details, call (704)

0786, or visit the

Web

www.ntrnet.net/~goodnews/.

On goinii

CHARLOTTE

—

Shining Stars

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Please submit notices of events for the Diocesan Planner at least 1 0 days prior to publication date.

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f

A self-imposed

luxury tax

— not

to the

government

— but

POPE JOHN PAUL

II

1999

"To have enough

in

order

to the poor.

A

Speaks

6,

Economy

and Ginger wanted to pay more taxes

Stuart

The Pope

August

ditoriah & Columns

certified public accountant, Stuart could afford a comfortable middle-class life, yet he and Ginger realized the seduction of material things. On vacation one year they heard a sermon on wealth and poverty.

The homilist proposed a simple and concrete way for comfortable folks to connect with the poor: whenever you treat yourself to a luxury, like an expensive car or an island vacation, compute the cost and add a 50 percent tax for the poor. A $30,000 car now costs

of Faith

FATHER JOHN

S.

RAUSCH

Guest Columnist

$45,000 and a $4,000 cruise bumps to $6,000. In addition, giving

Eternal

damnation

is

self-imposed

punishment, pope says

By CINDY WOODEN News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) Eternal damnation is never the initiative of God, it is the selfimposed punishment of those who choose to refuse God's love and mercy, Pope John Paul II Catholic

—

said.

"God

is

the infinitely

good and merciful

Father," the pope said July 28 during his weekly

general audience.

"But man, called

respond freely to God, unfortunately can choose to refuse his love and pardon definitively, removing himself forever from joyful communion with God," the pope said.

Pope John Paul's talk was a continuation of a series on God the Father and his love for all humanity.

Damnation or hell is the "tragic situation" of eternal separation from God, he said. "Damnation cannot be attributed to an initiative of God because in his merciful love he cannot want anything but the salvation of the beings he to

created."

Eternal damnation

by

flicted

Rather,

God from

it is

"is

away

Damon, a contractor, and Lisa, a librarturns going to work because they value one parent at home. They could have more amenities, but they have chosen a simpler life-style for the sake of ian, take

Both Lisa and Damon recognize the between "being more" and "having more."

Denis Goulet, a philosopher of development, suggests a principle concerning material possessions their family.

pope

said.

on earth. must be very careful

in interpreting the biblical descriptions of hell,

a place, hell

is

Christian faith teaches that

some

life

—

— in

order to be fully alive, to become more deeply human.

On the upper side where many Americans find themselves, superfluous wealth seduces the spirit with justifications claiming the person worked hard for

it,

deserves

it,

should enjoy

subtly substitute themselves for

it.

Economic goods

human

goods, and

enough never becomes enough. Pope Paul VI reminds US: "The exclusive pursuit of material possessions prevents man's growth as a human being."

Few people give themselves totally to avarice, but many find themselves handsomely rewarded by the economic system. Stuart, as a CPA, possesses a valued business skill, and receives a good salary. He views his wealth, not with a burden of guilt, but as a liberating responsibility. Guilt looks backward at a past fault or injustice. It's passive, sometimes immobilizing. Responsibility looks to the present and future. It recognizes technology exists to eradicate poverty, and hence wealth becomes a trust; We humans are "responsible" for creating conditions that

make

life

more human

for others.

Glenmary Father John

S.

Rausch

writes, teaches

and

organizes in Appalachia.

Today

needed to make souls holier for those who truly

CNS

crea-

they are called demons, he said.

"For us human beings, their fate rings as an admonition; it is a continuous call to avoid the tragedy in which sin spreads and instead to model our existence on that of Jesus who lived under the sign of a 'yes' to God," the pope said.

Whether or not any human beings are in hell "remains a real possibility, but is not something we can know," he said.

Rather than being overly anxious and worried about the possibility of damnation, the pope said, people should focus on trusting in Jesus, who defeated death and guarantees access to heaven.

Pope sends condolences, representative to King Hassan's funeral (CNS) Pope John Paul II praised the late King Hassan II of Morocco as a great king who tried to lead his people toward "spiritual and material progress." The pope asked Cardinal Bernardin Gantin, dean of the College of Cardinals, to represent him at the

—

July 25 funeral of the king in Rabat. The 70year-old king died July 23 after 38 years of ruling the predominantly Muslim country in Africa.

every person has a right to the essentials of food, clothing, shelter, health care, education

"Do not hesitate to ask me for blessings for the body and mind; for health, memory, success. I can give everything, and I always do give everything

FATHER JOHN CATOIR

the situation in

tures already have given a final refusal to God;

North

people:

the lower side of material prosperity,

Spirituality

which one finds himself after freely and definitively withdrawing from God, the source of life and joy," the pope said.

VATICAN CITY

all

On

want it.

"What

which are symbolic and metaphorical.

The "inextinguishable fire" and "the burning oven" which the Bible speaks of "indicate the complete frustration and vacuity of a life without God," he said.

The

to be more."

distinction

denial of God which a person begins

"More than

that relates to

not a punishment in-

outside," the

said people

new

rural setting.

the further, final development of a

The pope

the self-imposed tax raises a

awareness about justice issues and puts people in solidarity with groups involved in addressing social problems.

This self-imposed tax counters the greed and conspicuous consumption rampant in the U.S. today.

Although general consumption rose 29 percent in five years, adventure travel increased 46 percent, sales of gourmet chocolates grew 5 1 percent, luxury cars climbed 74 percent, and yachts jumped 143 percent. With the stock market booming the U.S. now boasts 1 89 billionaires. To be numbered among the 50 top wealthy people in America in 1998 required a minimum of $2.9 billion. Families worth only a million or two consider themselves simply middle class.

With such wealth and disposable income available, living an authentic life in light of the world's poor begs for guiding principles that distinguish between goals and means. Economic goods exist not for themselves, but as instrumental means for happiness.

Lisa and Damon are raising their children in a

Columnist

How God speaks to you a moment, and imagine that God is speaking directly to you. The following is an anonymous prayer I often use for this purpose. I hope

Take

it

helps:

"You do not have to be clever to please me; all you have to do is want to love me.

"Just speak to me as you would to anyone of whom you are very fond.

"Are there people you want to pray for? Say their names to me, and ask of me as much as you like. I am generous and know all their needs, but I want you to show your love for them and me by trusting me to do what I know is best.

"Tell me about the poor, the sick and the sinners, and if you have lost the friendship or affection of

me

about it. anything you want for your soul? If you like, you can write out a long list of all your needs, and come and read it to me. Tell me the things you anyone,

tell

"Is there

feel guilty about.

my

I

will forgive

you

if

you

will accept

forgiveness.

me

about your pride, your touchiness, meanness and laziness. I still love you in spite of these. Do not be ashamed; there are many saints in heaven who had the same faults as you; they prayed to me, and little by little their faults "Just tell

self-centeredness,

were corrected.

is it that you want today? Tell me, for I long to do you good. What are your plans? Tell me about them. Is there anyone you want to please?

What do you want me to do for them?

"And don't you want to do anything for me?

Don't you want to do a little good to the souls of your friends who perhaps have forgotten me? Tell me about your failures, and I will show you the cause of them. What are your worries? Who has caused you pain? Tell me all about it, and add that you will forgive and be kind to him or her, and I will bless

you.

"Are you afraid of anything? Have you any tormenting, unreasonable fears? Trust yourself to me. I am here. I see everything. I will not leave you.

"Have you no joys to tell me about? Why do you not share your happiness with me? Tell me what has happened since yesterday to cheer and comfort you.

Whatever it was, however big, however small, I prepared it. Show me your gratitude, and thank me.

"Are temptations bearing heavily upon you?

Yielding to temptations always disturbs the peace of your soul. Ask me, and I will help you overcome them.

"Well, go along now. Get on with your work or play or other interests. Try to be quieter, humbler, more submissive, kinder; and come back soon and bring me a more devoted heart. Tomorrow I shall have more blessings for you."

August

1999

6,

Editorials

Light

vocation bestowed on him by the Creator of artistic talent. And certainly this too

One

FATHER THOMAS

J.

McSWEENEY Guest Columnist

A noble ministry hometown of Wadowice, Poland, Inyoung Karol Wotyla first experienced his

the

the

wonder and beauty of the theatre. Acting in plays staged by a local amateur theatre group, he discovered a world where his creative impulse and religious faith mingled easily and fueled each other. These artistic experiences on the stage became for him, he would later observe, "moments of grace."

Some 60 years later, this past June, Pope John Paul II revisited Wadowice, repeating over and over again the importance of "looking to your roots."

What was perhaps the most emotional and personal pilgrimage of his pontificate, the Pope confessed this visit was planned "to fill the needs of my own heart."

It is reasonable to suspect that the timing of the release of the pope's April 1999 epistle, "Letter to

was born from the same heartfelt need to get in touch with his theatrical roots. Reading the Artists,"

document, you are immediately struck by the references drawn from the Polish authors and playwrights who had an early impact on the young Karol's imagination. He calls heavily upon Poland's illustrious literary and dramatic tradition to bring home his point that

"The

artist has a special relationship to beauty.

can be said that beauty

it

associated with a

tongue: "This relationship

is

Polish language because of the lexical link between the

words stworca

and tworca (craftsman)." As receives "the spark of God's unique

(creator)

craftsman, the artist

wisdom, calling him to share in His creative power."

John Paul's strong emphasis on how his roots came to dominate his perceptions is intriguing and thought-provoking. This is a most personal epistle.

By

extension,

all

is

the

of us can recognize the importance

own awareness and development. So many aspects of art, culture and environment play a part in the way we look at life. The more we comprehend the way in which we are affected by those around us and those who have gone before us, the more we can come to a fuller understanding of ourselves and our God-given mission in life.

Near the end of the "Letter to Artists" there is a quote from one of the great figures of Russian, indeed, world literature, Fyodor Dostoye\'sky, "Beauty can save the world." So it can. of our origins and early influences on our

Father Thomas

J.

about

McSweeney

is

director of

The

Question

tell

Corner

may know, the Book of Revelation in Testament contains numerous fantastic visions and apparitions apparently experienced by the A. As you

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Columnist

and writings have the number 616 instead of name of Nero is removed,

scripts

Roman government, and proclaim the final victory of good over evil, of Jesus and his disciples over their enemies.

In the 13th chapter of this book, the author speaks of an evil beast who will cause extensive destruction and suffering, whose name, or the number that stood for its name, was 666.

which

Much

controversy and speculation has taken

meaning of

this

number. The most common interpretation refers it to the Roman emperor Nero, certainly one of the

among the persecutors of Christians.

Unlike most modern languages, neither Greek nor Hebrew had .separate symbols for numbers. Numerals were designated by appropriate letters: A for one, B for two and so on. Trying to find hidden mean-

cruelest

ings behind

names

in this

The Greek name

way was not uncommon.

Nero Caesar is Neron

for

Hebrew, and then adding up the number equivalents of the letters, gives a total of 666.

Even though Nero had been dead for some decades before the Book of Revelation was written, he remained a notorious symbol of tyranny, so maybe there's something to it. But we don't know.

Kaisar. Transliterating that into

Interestingly, several ancient Scripture

manu-

sur-

attention lav-

Kennedy it's

in

Jr.,

his wife

and

sister-in-law. After

doubtful he was a figure

who loomed

all,

very large

your consciousness, except as a frequent figure on

the fi-ont of a supermarket tabloid and the son of

someone who was president almost 40 years ago.

So you might have wondered: Why was the television filled with images of the waters off the coast of Massachusetts for a week solid?

What were all those people talking endlessly about on television?

The answer gives us a good lesson on two matters that are important for us to think about:

symbols and celebrity.

For some people

all,

some

is

— not — the Kennedy family

mind you, just powerful symbol of everything from the American Dream to glamour and wealth to political idealism. A couple of generations ago that is, when the people who produce the news were young John and Robert Kennedy were powerful inspia

—

—

JFK

Jr.

was

a

symbol

too, to

other aspect of this

is

celebrity,

pure

to be living

And I'm not talking about people who are famous because they actually accomplish great 666. If the final "n" in the

place over the centuries about the

may have been

amount of

in a culture that's obsessed with celebrities?

veiled language the persecutors of the early Christians, particularly the

living

and simple.

Have you noticed that we seem

ascribed author, John, the apostle. in

and

life

ished on the recent, very sad death of John F.

The

me?

and predictions describe

you're a teen, you

prised by the

bearing the name,

New

Briefly, the visions

If

own

certain people.

FATHER JOHN DIETZEN the

your

realism to that idealistic picture. know that the Kennedys were as tough and sometimes even shady as any hardball politician.

But the symbolism remains, and just by

this.

What can you

History, celebrity

We

company that has used a

brimstone.

Columnist

world, and as John said, to ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.

For most of us, the decades have brought

searching the Internet, the only stories I've come up with

much fire and

CNS

rations to be active in politics, to change the

Christophers.

I understand the numbers are from the Bible. After are pretty

AMY WELBORN

particularly clear in the

prefix with these numbers on so?ne records. Occasionally clients express concern

Coming of Age

Citing such celebrated figures as the Polish poet Cyprian Norwid and dramatist Adam Mickiewicz, the Pope is unabashed in his enthusiasm for the rich national culture that informed both his life and his deep kinship for artists everywhere. For him, the theatre offered a synthesis between faith and life.

"Humans are, in a certain sense, unknown to themselves. We look to works of art to shed light upon our path and our destiny. Art produces wonder at the sacredness of life and the human person. Wonder produces enthusiasm, which helps us lift ourselves up every time we lose our way."

Explaining the connection between the artist's gift and God as Creator, John Paul turns to his native

Tiie Biblical significance of 666 Q. Could you comment on the significance of the number 666 as it relates to the teachings of the Catholic

am

a talent

vocation that must not be wasted.

In a very true sense

Church? I

the gift

in is

which ought to be made to bear fruit, in keeping with the sense of the Gospel parable of the talents."

Candle

artistic talent is a

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is

is

change to society.

No, I'm talking about people who are famous

controversy and attention given

more than anything else.

Britney Spears and Ricky Martin, the celebrities of the summer, who are famous because they're hot-looking, not because they make great music.

It's Princess Diana, who engaged in some charitable work, to be sure, but was really famous for being the sad-spirited, beautiful, yet unloved royal.

possible, the total for the letter-numbers

616.

In

any

case, the

to this particular verse in Revelation

importance

in this

is

far

beyond

its

remarkable book.

Some

of the spiritually unbalanced fascination with this number may lie behind the rest of your concerns. I have written several times over the years about a company, also based in Ohio, which was accused in the grossest false and libelous manner of collusion with the devil, based on some elements in its corporate logo. The fact that some of the bizarre

"evidence" offered to support the charges were proven to be totally unfounded did not stop the talk and the rumors.

It's another proof that if people want badly enough to believe something, truth and the sinfulness of spreading falsehoods about someone else will not stop them. Perhaps something like this is hap-

pening

things, like producing great art, sustaining an impressive athletic career or bringing great

in the situation

you describe.

Questions for this column

may

be sent to

Father

Dietzen at Father John Dietzen, Box 325, Peoria, 61651, or e-mail: jjdietzen@aol.com.

III.

for being famous, It's

And, said to

say,

it

was John

F.

Kennedy

Jr.,

who by all

accounts was a nice guy and did start a magazine. But haven't there been people who have

accomplished more who didn't rate a solid week of TV coverage and national magazine covers?

It might be a good idea to take a minute and think about the time you spend pouring over the lives and travails of celebrities, from Leo to Britney to the latest World Wrestling Federation goon.

Isn't there more to life as you're living it in

your own home, your own town?

Aren't there people you actually know, talk to and even live with who deser\'e your attention and your emotional energy more?

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By

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PAUL

since

fall

Service

— Mike Krokos,

a staff writer at

The

Catholic Spirit

1998, has been

named

6,

editor

of the weekly newspaper of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.

Before moving to the Twin Cities in November, Krokos was editor of the Catholic News and Herald, the diocesan newspaper in Charlotte, N.C. He succeeds Bob Zyskowski, who was named associate publisher in February.

Krokos, 36, said he wants to help the paper reach more diverse age "to groups and ethnic populations serve teens, seniors, married couples, singles and all ethnic groups."

A fluent Spanish speaker, he particularly wants to "reach out more to the growing Hispanic community through sharing their faith stories," he said. Krokos, who has edited the paper's opinion pages since he began at The Catholic Spirit, said the paper will continue to be a venue for discussion about issues facing today's Catholic Church.

Evangelizing and teaching about Catholicism is important to Krokos.

He said he plans to encourage pastors to "be mindful of sharing (the paper) with people they think will benefit the most" from its contents. The Catholic Spirit goes out to 86,000 households.

Although most readers are practicing Catholics, Krokos said, a small portion "are not as familiar with the church and are yearning to gain that perspective. want to nurture

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Priest in

—

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Catholics to

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Paulist Father John Geaney, new priest-director of church affairs for Catholic Relief Services, plans to use his 40 years of experience in media relations and marketing to help the agency with its ongoing efforts to connect the U.S. Catholic community with its programs. "The plan is for me to assist the very fine communications

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Krokos has been in editor and managing editor positions since 1987 at daily and weekly newspapers in South Carolina and North Carolina. Reared in a bilingual family in Miami, he received his journalism degree from Indiana University in Bloomington, Ind. t

and mutual respect. Meanwhile, former President Corazon Aquino announced an Aug. 20 rally to help preserve the gains of the 1986 "people power" uprising she helped to launch, reported UCA News, an Asian church news agency based in Thailand. In a bility

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pastoral letter. Cardinal Sin cited President Joseph Estrada's clash with

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Asheville.

in

boxes, sorted and grouped foods, checked cans and packages for damage, and swept the floor.

"We clothed the naked by sorting

clothing for the Asheville

Buncombe

Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM) in Arden," Poli said. "We vis-

"The whole purpose of the proto introduce

Food Bank

They opened

into practice.

to area

ited the sick at the assisted living floor at

agencies that offer assistance, to introduce them to volunteerism, aiid to

Givens Estates in Arden. We did a puppet show. The kids made the puppets and the brownies and iced tea they served."

"I think they did a good job," said Pauline Mainelli, who lives at Givens.

learn

is

more about the corporal works

of mercy," said Mary Ann Poli, youth minister at St. Barnabas Church.

Poli and Kathie Stout, St. Barnabas' former youth minister, developed JOG (Justice, Outreach, and Growth), now in its fourth year. This year Poli and 14 St. Barnabas youngsters crammed a variety of activities into five afternoons one week in July, followed by a fund-raising cookie sale

"The people

much." Mainelli, whose granddaughter, Adrienne Langlois, participated in JOG this year, is a St. Barnabas parishioner.

The

in the church kitchen and sold Masses on the weekend were their contribution to sheltering the homeless.

money

after their

couldn't

work

at a Habitat site,

Church sell

Mass

Arden

in

cookies after

to raise

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JOGers Bates

are Brandon

Justin

(left),

Bates, and Kevin

Mukosiej. Jennifer Pearson, adult facilitator at the church, watches.

because

JOGer Brandon

Bates.

"We

did a

service for others."

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program

Baranabas

to Habi-

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said

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To

the

tat for

puppet show and gave them brownies.

One lady told us she had been a teacher and had done a puppet show and done it on TV." Prior preparation is one of the most important aspects of the JOG program as a whole, because Poli said, she and Stout started the program "to help kids feel more comfortable doing

"Not only were we bringing refreshment, but we provided a break for them so they wouldn't have to prepare

work

They donated

JOG

at St.

workers must be at least 15, Poli said.

"They were all alone usually, and we felt like were being their friends,"

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meal and do yard work

JOGers made on

after

five of the seven corporal works: giving drink to the thirsty, feeding the hungry, visiting the sick, clothing the naked, and sheltering the homeless.

For giving drink to the thirsty, the JOGers did yard work and prepared a meal of pizzaburgers, chips, carrot sticks, cupcakes, iced tea, and fruit punch for five women and two children at Sojourner House, a single-women's

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Friday

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Poli said.

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Each afternoon began at the church with an icebreaker such as a game, followed by 15 minutes of prayer and Scripture reading related

we've reduced the number, and weVe found 15 is about the right number."

Some like the program enough do it more than once.

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"The whole celebration was woven together, i keep up

good communication with the parish.

I give of myself 200 percent because of the love of my ministry.

try to be I

very enthused and grateful to the good Lord for being able to do what I can," stated Father D'Silva.

So, ten years, and many parishioners later. Bishop Curlin was called upon to celebrate Mass.

As he spoke to the congregation, he reminded, "we are not celebrating

feel

In the early years, Catholics in

would travel to St. Lucien in Spruce Pine for Mass, while those in nearby Banner Elk would celebrate in a chemistry classroom at Lees-McRae College with Father George Kloster and Father Frank Connolly, who

a ten-year old building;

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Alesha M. Price

Father Aloysius D'Silva distributes Communion to his parishioners at the tenth anniversary Mass of St. Bernadette Church in Linville.

the Driscoll family built St.

Patricia Chapel in Linville, they allowed for those in town to use it as the people have done well knowing their church only in the summer and what we have done to get to this fall because of no heat in the winter. point."

For several years during the cold Jim and Irene months, the people Maurice, who were moved to neighbor"I give of myself 200 in charge of fundhood Episcopal and efforts, Presbyterian percent because of the love raising agreed that "Father churches. of my ministry. try to be John was very inWith the 1982 arrival of Father strumental in the beavailable for the people; John Pagel, who was ginning with getting moreover, feel very things started." pastor of St. Lucien enthused and grateful to and St. Patricia, the "My husband and move toward buildwere attending I the good Lord for being ing a structure for church at St. Lucien, able to do what can." worship, which and we asked Father would serve all of John about getting Father Aloysius D'Silva Avery County, beour own church. I I

I

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are cel-

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"This parish is a success because it is reaching beyond the church walls. As a church, it is our job to change the world," he continued.

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Staff Writer

town nestled

6,

"Moreover, God continuously

name suggestions, and Bishop Donoghue asked Father

parishioners for

builds us into a church through His grace," he emphasized.

The members

Pagel for his ideas. St. Bernadette seemed appropriate because it would serve as a constant reminder of Mary, the Mother of God. Father Pagel also had the honor of celebrating the

Mass

first

of

St.

Bernadette

have had many years of ups and downs but has remained a strong and visible

church community

among

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in the

newly built church on New Year's Eve 1988.

Twelfth District Senator Virginia Fox, who has been a part of St. Lucien, St. Elizabeth, and St.

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The Catechism addresses issue of homosexuality Tlie "Catechism of the Catholic

Church"

JIMMY ROSTAR

a life issue that

William G. Curlin established the commission in the fall of 1996.

The same moral principles apply to lieterosexual and homosexual per-

new

sons. Bishop Curlin said, noting that

evangelization, said two Charlotte

the people he ministers to are trying

By

Associate Editor

CHARLOTTE — Ministry to homosexLial Catholics

must be

is

a part of the church's

priests involved in a diocesan

commis-

to live good, chaste lives.

sion that ministers to gays and lesbi-

for

Ministry to the Gay-Lesbian Community and Their Families is a consultative and advisory board of a dozen clergy, nuns, deacons and laypersons.

The group keeps the bishop's office apprised of pastoral, spiritual and educational efforts on behalf of gay and

"We must

primary goal of the commission

Msgr. Richard Allen and Jesuit Father Gene McCreesh are two mem-

is

retreat for

Curlin

increase within the gay/lesbian

com-

munity. Catholic gays and lesbians are turning to the Church for compassion and defense against injustice.

Their parents and families also look

not freely chosen. They are different in that respect, but they are human beings, they are baptized and they have a

to the

Church

Father Allen and said a primary goal of the commission is to welcome gay and

"Basically, it comes down to the same thing: living a chaste life," added Msgr. Allen, pastor of St. Ann Church.

"We have always spoken of being chaste and understanding what that

lesbian Catholics back to the church.

The group sponsors

"The Commission affirms and communicates without elaboration the perennial teaching of the Church on sexual morality, conscience and personal sin," it

an annual diocesan-wide retreat for gay and lesbian Catholics, and has sponsored a listening session with Bishop Curlin and parents of homosexual persons.

While the commission does not sponsor gay-lesbian ministry work at the parish level, the diocesan group does support and consult on such ef-

reads.

forts.

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2357 Homosexuality relations

refers to

between men or between

women who

experience an exclu-

predominant sexual attraction toward persons of the same sive or

sex. It has taken a great variety of

forms through the centuries and

genesis remains largely unexon Sacred Scripture, which presents homosexual acts as acts of grave depravity, tradition has always declared that "homosexual acts are intrinsically disordered." They are con-

plained. Basing itself

They do not proceed from

Observer

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The Char-

"How would

Jesus deal with homosexuals?" challenged people to remember the need

and forgiveness. The writer,

the Rev. Leighton Ford, pointed out his understanding that "the Roman Catholic church has set as policy that the practice of homosexual sex is not approved, but that homosexual per-

sons must be permitted to be part of the congregation of the faithful."

Anthony Messenger "What the Church Teaches About Homosexuality" as that month's issue of its "Catholic UpIn July, St.

Press published

See gay, lesbian

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released the pastoral letter "Always Our Children: A Pastoral Message to Parents of

with Vatican support.

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2358 The number of men and women who have deep-seated homosexual tendencies is not negligible. They do not choose their homosexual condition; for most of them it is a trial. They must be accepted with respect, compassion, and sensitivity. Every sign of unjust discrimination in their regard should be avoided. These persons are called to fulfill God's will in their lives and, if

they are Christians, to

unite to the sacrifice of the Lord's

Cross the difficulties they may encounter from their condition.

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habits from the 1840s through the late

was. Catholics were a de-

pendable vote for the Democrats. Oh, we flirted with the GOP in '52 and '56, but only because of the Red Menace.

We came right back home in 1960.

But lately, well, we're not so Democratic anymore. First the grand-

moved uptown from the slums, then our parents kept on going. By the second generation of

parents

suburban

living, a

Of

1990s.

Service

numbers of young Catholics

in

ers

American

Politics"

By William R. Prendergast.

Georgetown University Press

But not entirely.

Surveying the "homogenization" of Catholics into the electorate, "The Catholic Voter in that the

Politics" finds

change hasn't been absolute. Although we're less Democratic than Jewish

of religious rhetoric, including its opposition to abortion. In fact,

much

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form "seemed crafted to strike notes

that

Catholics were hearing in their churches and schools," an

observation that gains credibility because of Prendergast's service as an author of several Republican national plat-

Revelation 11:19a, 12:1 -6a, lOab

1)

Psalm 45:10bc, ll-12ab, 16

in

mainstream society who vote Republican.

This is a group with no personal memory of either the Klan marches of the 1920s or the despair of the Depression. Their experience of war is limited to the "virtually bloodless" Desert Storm. They seem es-

ma-

jority of Catholic vot-

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special interest, given his

evident political affiliation, are his observations concerning the recent boom in the

Assumption of Mary

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Corinthians 15:20-27 3) Luke 1:39-56 2)

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DENTON

We

accuse our third-born child of "grandstanding" since Day 1.

That's because he was born the day

Thanksgiving, and

after

all

his

grandparents and nearly all his aunts and uncles and cousins happened to be in town on the day of his birth.

That evening the entire family crammed into my little half of a hospital room, 15 people all talking and laughing. It was quite a celebration.

But one thing I know for sure: They didn't come to see and celebrate me.

No one was talking about my good looks or my husky lungs or my resemblance to anyone else in the Nope.

room.

wasn't thinking about any-

I

Republican than white evangelical

forms (the jacket notes fail to mention whether 1988 was one of them).

However, Prendergast cautions

done that day either. I just someone new and wonderful had come to us, and I had gotten to deliver him. The Lord had done

Protestants.

against assuming Catholics are

mov-

great things for me, not vice versa,

voters or secular voters, we're

In short. Catholics are

swing

still less

now

a

key

vote, our concerns ignored at a

candidate's peril.

Author William R. Prendergast, whose career includes NATO and Department of Defense service as well as several jobs for the Republican National

Committee, charts

this

develop-

ment by examining Catholic voting

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be of special interest to bishops, state Catholic conference directors and others with official responsibilities linked to the first Tuesday in November 2000.

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Factor in the "untapped potential" of Hispanic voters and the gender gap, which holds up across traditionalistmodernist lines, and the future seems to hold independence and volatility rather than predictability.

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critics.

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"It drew such an interesting cast. peers. The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences gave "Joan of Arc" Once you draw such a cast," Izzicupo said, "it creates a kind of cachet a 13 Emmy nominations, tied for second among all programs and big, epic piece. ... It makes you think, 'Look again, tops of any limited-run The Emmy Awards look again.'" show.

In addition to a The May ratings will be televised live nomination for best "sweeps" are "when you Sunday, Sept. 12, 8trot out your biggest miniseries, it also won honors for Leelee guns," she added.

11 p.m. EDTon Fox.

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The

title role

plus nominations for Peter O'Toole as Bishop Cauchon for best supporting actor, and both Jacqueline Bisset as Isabelle D'Arc and Olympia Dukakis as Sister Babette for best supporting best

as

said.

The

nod

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for Christian

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us feel validated.

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CHARLOTTE

For eight

summer, the diocesan office of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development has an extra staff person working to address the weeks

this

and is characterized primarily by advocacy in the face of institutional pressures," Offerman said.

O'Connor, a native of Joliet, 111., is majoring in social work and psychology. She said the internship is provid-

Dubuque, Iowa,

at

Maureen O'Connor,

a rising se-

nior at Loras

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in

this

year's recipi-

ent of the Valder Social

—

the causes of poverty and homelessness and things like that," she said. "I knew it was something that

Justice Scholarship.

The

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Maureen O'Connor

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upperclassperson able to demonstrate active commitment and leadership in advocating social justice.

It

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graduate of the Catholic college in Dubuque, who was a devoted proponent of social justice issues. Before his death at the age of 42, Valder resided in the Diocese of Charlotte where he continued his legacy of activism. Valder was the husband of Jan Valder Offerman of Charlotte.

The

for

service,

ing valuable experience that will help her determine possible paths to take in her life and her professional career.

"The idea with this scholarship is that you get experience in working on systemic change in getting

root causes of injustice, oppression, alienation and poverty.

Campaign Human Development was begun national Catholic

1969 by the U.S. Catliolic Conference to combat injustice and poverty through funding self-help programs. in

A national collection is taken each fall.

The diocesan office is an entity of the Office of Justice and Peace, which falls under the umbrella of the Charlotte Diocese's Catholic Social Services. Dr. Barney Offerman, CCHD diocesan director, said the scholarship promotes the campaign's ideals while honoring the life of a man who lived them.

"The broad purpose of the scholarship is to acknowledge and encourage leadership in social justice projects which go beyond education

I wanted experience with."

O'Connor is assisting Offerman

of areas. In parishes, she is working with community life and faith formation commissions, youth groups and other entities to integrate Catholic social teachings and justice education into parish activities. From her office at the diocesan pastoral center in Charlotte, she assists in updating demographic information, distributing CCHD and Justice and Peace literature, and preparing for the fall collection. She is also helping to introduce a justice program and retreat at a Charlotte parish, and in planning for the semiannual CCHD diocesan committee in a variety

meeting

later this

month.

O'Connor is getting acquainted with the grant-awarding process,

CCHD-funded programs and the people who run them as well.

The intern said the experience is fostering a

growing regard

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1999

Gay, Lesbian Ministry from page 9 date" catechetical newsletter.

The

"We

McCreesh.

who we

publication bears the imprimatur, or the official church approval to publish,

never lose sight of

serve, Christ the Lord,

said 'go out to the lost

who

and bring them

of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. back.' There are many lost souls out • Also in July, the Vatican Congrethere, and thus the work of the comgation for the Doctrine of the Faith mission goes on." ended a controversial U.S. gay-lesbian Father McCreesh said the ministry after deeming that its commission's work falls in line with founders, a Catholic priest and a the "new evangelization" called for by Catholic nun, furthered Pope John Paul II "doctrinally unacceptas the millennium "We've got to do something able" assertions about approaches. homosexual acts and "The truth out of justice, out of love, inclinations. In their enunciated out of Christ's presence for several reactions, Vatican II anc these people. It's both church leaders reiterpreached all over ated that ministry to the world by Pope sensitive and necessary."

gay and lesbian CathoJohn Paul is most lics is to be encouraged clear (regarding) Father Gene McCreesh and must clearly be God's unconditional based on the fullness of love for every perchurch teaching. "The bishops of the son, the dignity of every person of whatUnited States have heard the call to ever race, color or creed, and the sacred-

—

Gospel-based pastoral assisdemonstrated by the various forma of outreach which exist in individual dioceses," said Bishop Joseph Fiorenza of Galveston-Houston, president of the National Conference of

ness of every individual

life," he said.

Ministry to gay and lesbian persons is a pro-life issue, the priests contend, because pastoral efforts withir the parish structure should have a place in which all people are included.

"What is life?" posed Msgr. Allen.

"It isn't just the beating of a heart, but it's the beating of a soul and the whole being of an individual. Anytime we make that less than embraced by God

offer this

tance, as

Catholic Bishops, in a July 13 state-

ment.

Msgr. Allen and Father McCreesh agreed that such stories are strong reminders of the need for doctrinally based ministry for gays and lesbians ministry that also emphasizes compassionate pastoral response to pleas for

—

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The Catholic News & Herald 13

1999

6,

Around the Diocese nancy NORTON

By

With no

Blending church and the arts

Correspondent

—

LENOIR Thanks to a Caldwell County resident's lifelong dream and a growing parish's needs, the old stone St. Francis of Assisi Church will play

Former sanctuary becomes music studio long been involved

in the arts in Caldwell County. After recently selling the Pritchard's family business, Nathan had the capital and time to invest in another interest, something he always wanted to do: run a music production and engineering company.

Pritchard became the owner in January, and renovation began.

"I wanted a space that was creative, inspiring and comfortable to

host to the arts.

When

the parish of St. Francis looked to sell its old church building as part of a project that includes the construction of a

new

facility,

Nathan

Pritchard got involved. Now, the sanctuary will continue a centuries-old tradition of blending church

and

art.

Francis of Assisi Church in Lenoir was built in 1936 of hand-hewn granite and sturdy oak. As time passed, three weekend Masses could no longer contain the 200-family parish. The congregation was forced to be split into the basement, rectory and a choir loft with no view.

St.

work is

"They have been work with," he says.

just great to

The eight four-foot stained glass windows depicting the Franciscan saints will be removed to the new St. Francis building. At great expense, Pritchard is having the windows duplicated exactly.

"The

company doing

explains Pritchard. "The size

in,"

perfect for recording."

A ers

select number of music produchave been courted who would

The building presented other challenges as well. Rustic steps, while adding to the charm, are everywhere.

Wheelchairs were impossible and the elderly arrived white-faced after the

The eight four-foot stained glass

At great

is

valuable.

bring different musical genres in to With commitments from six producers and a final goal of 10, Pritchard feels confident of his investment.

"If you keep the producers happy, they will come," he says.

The church remodeling is taking a natural progression, with functionality in mind while maintaining the aesthetics of the building. Both Pritchard and architect Wes LaChot from Chapel Hill are devoted to keeping the unique structure. Pritchard understands the difficulty many parishioners have in letting go of this building another reason he insists on maintaining integrity.

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"The renovation is extensive, but what is funny," chuckles James Little, the foreman,

"is

when we

are finished

won't look like we've done a thing."

Franciscan Sister Angela Inkrott, just returning from a Franciscan pilgrimage to Assisi, noted, "Music, arit

chitecture, painting

all

began

in the

church. The artist tries to get at the essence of man, the same as St. Francis did."

Her thoughts on the renovation of

asked about the acoustics,

Pritchard walked to where the altar used to stand, gave a large grin, and says he used a very scientific method common in the music industry. He clapped his hands.

"I count the number of seconds it takes for the noise to reverberate back," he says.

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current fireplace will be yet another recording studio, commercial kitchen, bar, TV lounge, billiard room, and dining room. Eventually guest rooms will be finished upstairs.

Feeling personally responsible for the care of such a fine building, Pritchard has intentionally kept the construction crew small. "Just a master carpenter and his helper," he

Insisting this was not planned, Pritchard does admit it has proven

having the

windows duplicated

temporary office, a sign reads "God Moves Mountains." The new church is scheduled to be completed some time next year, and the congregation is cur-

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Mass

the control

loft,

just happens to be a musician, and they

saints

they required sturdy shoulders navigating strong angles.

Renovation of the building while still maintaining the architectural integrity was impossible. The church

rently celebrating

the choir

will record the sounds.

notes.

in;

Hanging

From room

windows depicting the Franciscan

steep climb. Coffins could not be

wheeled

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August

Around the Diocese

African-American national gathering packs BALDWIN

By LOU Catholic

News

Service

PHILADELPHIA

(CNS)

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

A

packed St. Carthage Church in southwest Philadelphia fairly vibrated with the Spirit July 26 as participants gathered for Mass during the 1999 national joint conference of African-American clergy, religious and seminarians.

"Your theme of 'Oh Freedom' is an appropriate one because Philadelphia is the cradle of our nation's independence and freedom," said Cardinal

Anthony

Bevilacqua,

J.

at the liturgy.

who

presided

"However, we know

from

a historical perspective that all people were not free when the Declaration of Independence was signed here in 1776."

The cardinal mentioned several men and women of faith in the AfricanAmerican community who "responded

to the freedom which God gave them through baptism and were inspired by

the Holy Spirit to serve those

who

freedom by society." those he noted were: Mother Mary Elizabeth Lange, founder of the Oblate Sisters of Provi-

were denied

their

Among

dence in Baltimore; Father Augustus Tolton, the first U.S.-born AfricanAmerican priest and founder of the first black Catholic church in Chicago; Mother Mary Henriette Delille, who founded the Sisters of the Holy Family in New Orleans; and Pierre Toussaint, 19th-century New Yorker known for his charity and piety and declared venerable

by Pope John Paul II on Dec. 17, 1996.

Cardinal Bevilacqua also cited the work among African-Americans and American Indians by Philadelphian Blessed Katharine Drexel, whose cause for canonization is pending. She "inspires all of us to be open to God's Spirit working within us," he said.

The principal celebrant of the liturgy was Franciscan Father James E. Goode, who conducts Solid Ground Ministry in New York and is president of the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus; Reverend Mr. Curtis Todd of Charlotte, N.C.,

was the

homilist.

Rev. Mr. Todd emphasized the need for African-American Catholics to have a concrete sense of the purpose "of their freedom. Using biblical passages, he pointed out that Jesus is the

catalyst for freedom. If one

is

truly led

by the overall presence of God her

in his or

then he or she will be able to above all types of social and racial

life,

rise

negativity.

People should dedicate their lives to in order for positive change to occur: "Jesus has set us free.. .we must know that if we are to remain free, if we are to lead, then we ourselves must also be led...|^by JesusJ' stressed Rev. Mr. Todd.

"It's a great get-together for the brothers, the sisters, the priests and the seminarians," said Bishop J. Terry Steib of Memphis, Tenn.

"It allows them a chance to say we are all in this together. It gives them a chance to see and hear what others are doing and what they can begin to do in their own parishes and dioceses," he told The Catholic Standard & Times, Philadelphia's archdiocesan newspaper.

"It was a beautiful experience," Fa-

God

ther Goode said, "a wonderful moment when we as black Catholic men and

women faith,

get together to celebrate our

celebrate our history and

are, celebrate

a culmination of that

altar of the Lord;

it

around the

was just powerful."

"It's wonderful; I'm losing my voice because of the joy and excite-i ment," said Blessed Sacrament Sister

Beatrice Jefferies, a member of the Philadelphia site committee. "It is so

and spirit-lifting."

"The conference has done a lot of good and attracted a lot of people," said Auxiliary Bishop Leonard J. Olivier of Washington. "I think it's going to have good results." spirit-filled

Joining the 250 or so delegates from around the country were members of St. Carthage and neighboring parishes.

"It's been a long time since we've had the church as full, even the choir loft," said Father James R. Bajorek, pastor of St. Carthage. "I was happy to host this event, and it is everything we had hoped it to be."

The joint conference, which was holding daily sessions at the Adams Mark Hotel in Philadelphia, was scheduled to run through July 30.

who we Staff Writer Alesha M. Price contrib-

our giftedness and share

that with the greater church.

church

Pliilly was

1999

6,

Tonight

uted to this story.

Eagle projects dedicated to Holy Trinity Middle School CHARLOTTE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Two Eagle in cedar hutches along The Walk of The

Scout projects were dedicated July 10 to the campus of Holy Trinity Catholic

the Saints.

Middle School.

Daniel Lentz and Matthew Newey, both 1996 alumni of the school, installed their Eagle projects in the chapel courtyard of the campus.

For his project, Lentz completed a brick walkway through the courtyard.

Embedded in the walkway are 14 granite memorial markers depicting the names

on the campus of the school.

Bishop William G. Curlin

of the patron saints of students' parishes.

The

granite used for the markers in "The Walk of the Saints" came from the

facia

of the original sanctuary of

St.

Gabriel Church in Charlotte.

Newey's

project, the Stations of

the Cross, are the 14 stations installed

stations

were

origi-

nally in the convent that once resided

ebrated

Mass

cel-

in the school chapel. In his

homily, the bishop recalled his days as a Scout and praised the Scouting program as an extension of the Christian mission

make

the world a better place.

After the Mass, an Eagle Court of Honor was held for Newey. Troop 174 Scoutmaster Joe Hitselberger presided at the ceremony.

The events closed with the dedication ceremony in the courtyard, during which Bishop Curlin prayed that the projects would be constant reminders of faith for the Holy Trinity community. to

Photo courtesy of Ken Lentz

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Mercy Sister Maiy Evangelist Nixon dies at age 99 in Beimont BELMONT — Sister Mary Evan-

lengthy nursing ministry upon graduation in 1928, and she held numerous supervisory positions at both St. Joseph's Hospital, Asheville, N.C, and

Nixon, RSM, died July 26, 1999, Sacred Heart Convent in Belmont, N.C. She was 99 years old and in her 76th year as a Sister of Mercy.

A vigil prayer service was held July 27 in the Cardinal Gibbons Chapel at Sacred Heart Convent. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on July 28 in Cardinal Gibbons Chapel. Burial followed at the Belmont Abbey cemetery.

Sister Mary Evangelist Nixon was born in Davidson, N.C, on Aug. 5, 1899. Her birth name was Josephine Clare Nixon. She entered the order of the Sisters of Mercy on Dec. 8, 1922, gelist at

and

was

at

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ute medals and prayer cards. She con-

member

on

December 1997 televised interview, she made it clear that children remained a high priority. "Be good to

"Jesus,

In a

was Mary,

your children," she directed parents.

Sister Mary Evangelist is the daughter of the late Sydney Xavier Nixon and Katherine Lawing Nixon.

She is survived by two nieces, Mercy Sister Mary Robert Williams, RSM, of Salisbury, N.C; Mrs. Mary Ferraro of Charlotte; three nephews, Robert Williams, Jr., and Kenneth Williams, both of Charlotte, and Bernard Williams of Wilmington; and 1 1 grandnieces and grandnephews.

Memorials may be made to the Sisters of Mercy, 100 Mercy Dr., Belmont, NC 28012-4805. t

Joseph."

Evangelist received

Mary

Sister

tinued to be a vibrant, enthusiastic of the community and remained active in her prayer ministry.

perpetual profession of vows

motto

RSM

an associate degree in secretarial and bookkeeping services in 1921 and attended Sacred Heart Academy prior to her entrance into the Sisters of Mercy.

She also attended Belmont Abbey College and later graduated from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, receiving her R.N. degree in 1928. She received her bachelor's degree in nursing from Catholic University, Washington, D.C., in 1940.

Mary

Sister

From

dent nurses at Catholic University.

Following her retirement from nursing at Mercy Hospital, Sister Mary Evangelist remained at the Mercy Hospital Convent, and for many years on a daily basis she would

July 19, 1928.

Her

Evangelist Nixon,

Hospital, Charlotte.

federal scholarship to teach cadet stu-

re-

and made her'

Mary

Mercy

1948 through 1954 she served as director of nurses for Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, which included being director of nursing services and nursing education. During her tenure, she was saluted for her exceptional courage and commitment to the nursing profession.

She was a member and chairperson of a half-dozen state and national nursing committees. She received a

ceived by the Sisters of Mercy on May 27, 1923. She took her temporary vows on July 19, 1925,

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Sister

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Around fhe Diocese

Evangelist began her

CSS draws on new resource By

ALESHA M. PRICE

experience in development to lielp with the growth of the organization.

Diocesan Support Appeal funds one-third of the CSS budget, and they have to gather the rest though a combination of federal funds, grants, fees, and donations.

Th IS IS wnere

Staff Writer

CHARLOTTE

— Creativity and

do a of things. When Brady Drummond-Ryan introduced the idea that the National Society of FundRaising Executives (NSFRE) of Charlotte should have their own "Executive Referral Service," his suggestion

fresh ideas can allow a person to

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His objec-

to the position as director of

development

for the Charlotte Diocese's Catholic Social Services.

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"Development is developing relationships, and I am not shy about asking people to contribute their time or funds to something as important as work of CSS," stressed the

.,

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"We are glad to have Brady on board; he comes to us with a great deal

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e-mail at ryan@webserve.net.

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August

Living the Faith

Mighty Casey: Cincinnati ballplayer pondered By

mark SCHMETZER

"It

have priest,

—

my

crossed

mind," he said.

good friend who became

a

and he had

a

"I

a

major impact on

was

comforting feeling." emerged from the ordeal with better eyesight, which he has put to good use this season.

Through June 15, he led the National League in hitting, and was among the top five batters in six other categories.

As of July 28, he was second in the league with a .364 batting average. that

News Service As a stuCINCINNATI (CNS) dent, Cincinnati Reds all-star first baseman Sean Casey entertained thoughts of becoming a priest.

Catholic

He

attending St. Church there and Pa.,

Thomas More St.

my

biggest part of

life."

That was never more true than April 1998,

when

in

his baseball career

was

Casey was

third at his position in all-star ballot-

behind home-run king

ing,

Mark

McGwire

of the St. Louis Cardinals and perennial all-star Jeff Bagwell of the Houston Astros.

Leading the Reds' offense made him popular not just with hometown fans but with fans around the country.

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also has

drawn

among

universal praise for

right eye during batting practice at

pleasant,

Cincinnati's Cinergy Field.

and interview-seekers.

Casey suffered lacerations requiring 20 stitches, and six days later underwent surgery to repair four fractured bones around the eye.

ers of professional sports consider

remember thinking that the Lord never gives you more than you can handle," Casey said. "Whether I would be able to play baseball again or not, I knew that I'd be all right. I knew the Lord would take care of me, and "I

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unfailingly outgoing and

is

observ-

model. think the greatest testimony you can give is the way you live your life," said Casey. Crediting the Lord, he added, "he helps me keep things in perspective, and he gave me the talent to play baseball."

The first baseman bolsters his beliefs by reading the Bible daily. One of

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"He's a great influence. He goes to Mass every morning.'^ Casey practices what's been preached to him. After learning that a University of Evansville, Ind., ballplayer had suffered an eye injury similar to his, he phoned the player and talked for 20 minutes.

"I didn't even think twice about it," he said, "because it was an opportunity for me to really share my experience with a young kid who maybe had some doubts in his mind about his career."

Casey was a student at the University of Richmond, Va., when on the advice of his sister, Beth he began doing volunteer work with children afflicted with cerebral palsy.

He also has visited a Cincinnati hospital a few times, he said. "It's really amazing the impact you have just by the fact that you're a professional athlete or the fact that they know you've played baseball that you take the time to be with these kids."

"It really puts a smile on their faces," he added. "That's worth more than anything else you can give."

selected to play in

might end before it began. On his third day in the major leagues, he was hit accidentally in the looked as

This approach comes from

bringing, especially from his father, Jim.

July 13 at Boston's

coming

bat

situations."

baseball's 70th All-Star

Louise de

Marillac in Pittsburgh. At St. Louise, he began playing organized baseball in a youth league. He also attended Upper St. Clair High School.

In an interview with The Catholic Telegraph, newspaper of the Cincinnati Archdiocese, he called Christ "the

also

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about tomorrow," Casey said. "Reading the Bible helps give me lessons on how to live life and approach different

a

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my life."

Casey, 25, grew up in Bethel Park,

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