October 10, 2008
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Campaign ’08
Once allies on immigration, Obama, McCain now diverge
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Thousands gather for Eucharistic Congress by
KEVIN E. MURRAY editor
Photo by Kevin E. Murray
CHARLOTTE — Incense wafted up to the clear blue sky as the silence of uptown Charlotte was broken by the sound of bells, prayers and song. Despite worries of gas prices and shortages, spirits were high among the Catholics who processed through the streets of uptown Charlotte Oct. 4. People from across the 46-county Diocese of Charlotte joined Bishop Peter J. Jugis as he carried a monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament from St. Peter Church to the Charlotte Convention Center. The eucharistic procession was part of the fourth annual diocesan Eucharistic Congress held Oct. 3-4. Thousands of people attended the two-day event, themed “It Is Christ Whom We Proclaim.” The theme was taken from
People kneel reverently as Bishop Peter J. Jugis carries a monstrance during the eucharistic procession through uptown Charlotte Oct. 4.
See CONGRESS, page 7
by PATRICIA ZAPOR Catholic News Service
Editor’s note: This is second in a series on the 2008 election. WASHINGTON — Not long ago, the two leading presidential candidates clearly supported the same approaches to fixing the dysfunctional U.S. immigration system. In 2006, Democratic nominee Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois was among those working to try to pass the ill-fated comprehensive immigration reform bill co-written by Republican nominee Sen. John McCain of Arizona and Sen. Ted Kennedy, D-Mass. Although they were on
What would Jesus do?
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‘It Is Christ Whom We Proclaim’
Reform plans differ on approach, issues
See CAMPAIGN, page 5
vOLUME 17
Proclaiming Christ’s word Congress speakers inform and inspire
Scholars look at morality in the Bible
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KATIE MOORE staff writer
by CINDY WOODEN catholic news service
Editor’s note: This is part of an ongoing series on the Bible. VATICAN CITY — Even when it comes to morality, Catholics are not biblical fundamentalists, although they view the Bible as an important source of moral guidance, said
Photo by Katie Moore
See BIBLE, page 4
Father Richard Ho Lung performs with Jamaican singers during the Eucharistic Congress in the Charlotte Convention Center Oct. 4.
CHARLOTTE — A diverse group of speakers presented, challenged and enlightened their audiences with a variety of topics at the Diocese of Charlotte’s fourth annual Eucharistic Congress in Charlotte Oct. 3-4. Covering everything from architecture to bioethics, this year’s speakers educated and inspired with presentations on their areas of expertise in both English and Spanish.
The congress’ keynote speaker was Cardinal John P. Foley, grand master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem. In his talk Friday evening, Oct. 3, Cardinal Foley reflected on eucharistic congresses in general and especially focused on the 1976 International Eucharistic Congress in Philadelphia. See SPEAKERS, page 6
Eucharistic Congress
Culture Watch
Life Chains
Articles and photographs of the fourth annual congress
Book on church and politics; local deacon helps marriages
Hundreds participate in pro-life event in diocese
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