May 22, 2009

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May 22, 2009

The Catholic News & Herald 1

www.charlottediocese.org

Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte

Perspectives What is happening to the kiss?; making summer a bummer; finding joy

Established Jan. 12, 1972 by Pope Paul VI MAy 22, 2009

‘As one human family’

| Pages 14-15 Serving Catholics in Western North Carolina in the Diocese of Charlotte

Succop feels ‘incredibly blessed’ by

KATIE MOORE staff writer

By GENE STOWE Catholic News Service NOTRE DAME, Ind. — President Barack Obama took on the controversy swirling around his commencement address May 17 at the University of Notre Dame, urging those bitterly divided over abortion and other issues to adopt an approach of mutual respect and dialogue. Welcomed to the ceremony and frequently interrupted with Courtesy photo from GamecockCentral.com

See OBAMA, page 6

Ryan Succop kicks a field goal for the University of South Carolina during a home game against Wofford College at WilliamsBrice Stadium in Columbia, S.C. Sept. 20, 2008. Succop, a Catholic from Hickory, was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs as the last pick in the 2009 NFL draft.

H I C K O RY — Ry a n Succop, doesn’t mind being the last pick in the 2009 NFL draft. In fact, he considers it a blessing. “I took it differently than most people would,” said Succop, who was acquired by the Kansas City Chiefs as the 256th overall draft pick. “As a kicker it’s hard to get drafted,” Succop said, “I looked at it as a blessing.” Along with a chance to try out for the team, being the last pick in the draft earned Succop the title of “Mr. Irrelevant,” which for better or worse carries with it a good bit of publicity. The title, “Mr. Irrelevant,” has been around since 1976 when former NFL receiver Paul Salata wanted to honor See NFL, page 5

On a pilgrim’s path to peace

Conference aims to erase misconceptions by

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For football player, faith is relevant

Obama calls for mutual respect, dialogue on abortion, other issues at Notre Dame

‘Understanding Islam’

vOLUME 18

KATIE MOORE staff writer

In Holy Land, pope delivers religious, political challenges

HICKORY — Clergy and laity representing four Christian denominations from across North Carolina gathered for an ecumenical meeting at the Catholic Conference Center in Hickory May 18-19. The Bishops’ Ecumenical Dialogue or LARCUM

CNS photo by L’Osservatore Romano via Catholic Press Photo

See ISLAM, page 8

Pope Benedict XVI holds hands with religious leaders, including Rabbi David Rosen (left of the pope) and Sheik Muafek Tarif (right of the pope), the Druze spiritual leader in Israel, during an interfaith meeting at the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth, Israel, May 14. A song of peace was sung as the leaders held hands.

by JOHN THAVIS catholic news service

JERUSALEM — Pope Benedict XVI’s eight-day visit to the Holy Land was a biblical pilgrimage, an interfaith mission and a political balancing act all rolled into one. It also was a gamble. In a region hardened by decades of

conflict and simmering social and religious tensions, there was no guarantee of success. The long-range verdict is yet to come on this “pilgrimage of peace,” but the pope certainly delivered a clear and challenging message to his See PILGRIM, page 9

Vocations

Culture Watch

Hazards on the sea

Seminarians visit school; grad ordained a deacon

Book on late pope; celebrities continue ‘rosary priest’ mission

Priest discusses reasons for rise in piracy

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