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& H E R A L D
2002
Number
22
Serving Catholics
Inside
in
the Diocese of Charlotte
Bishop Emeritus Michael J. Begley Founding Bishop of the Diocese of Charlotte dies
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3
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students make wishes
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Begley, bishop emeri-
Catholic Diocese of Charlotte died Saturday,
Home in High
Point, where he had was 92. 'The Diocese of Charlotte was truly blessed with this good and holy man of God," said Bishop William G. Curlin. "All who knew him can testify to his deep love for Christ and his zealous dedication to his priestly ministry. Humility and simplicity of life were among his cardinal virtues," said
Feb. 9 at Maryfield Nursing lived since 1997.
The
retired bishop
Bishop Curlin. Appointed by Pope Paul VI as the first bishop of the Diocese of Charlotte in 1971, Bishop Begley was ordained bishop of the 46-country diocese on Jan. 12, 1972. He served the diocese until his retirement on
May
29, 1984.
As first bishop of the Diocese of Charlotte, Begley took as his motto; Diligimus Fratres *We Have Loved the Brethren.' During his tenure as bishop, he was a leader in the ecumenical movement in North Carolina, and his efforts earned
Local News
praise
from leaders of many denominations.
The
Harambee Masses
of the Charlotte diocese (then consid-
spiritual leader
ered missionary territory), Bishop Begley quickly earned a
widespread reputation as a kind-hearted champion of the poor,
celebrate faith and
a zealous preacher of the Scriptures, an enthusiastic bridge-
builder in the ecumenical community, and a
heritage
trator
...Page
10
who
Among openness
humble adminis-
counted on the blessings and contributions of many.
in
his legacies to the
Diocese of Charlotte was his
allowing the diocese to
grow
in
many
different
directions.
Every Week
However, foremost were social concerns
—
to the bishop
lems of the people
especially the
depressed area.
As chairperson Commission on Religion in Ap-
of the ...Pages
Editorials
6-7
& Columns ...Pages 8-9
fort
many
and encouragement to
people
26 bishops from 13
across the Diocese of Charlotte through-
states in issuing a joint pastoral letter
out the years," said Bishop Curlin. "His
on the state of the powerless in the mountain region. "This Land Is Home To Me," attracted national attention
leadership and kindness are to be trea-
palachia, he led
for
its
forthright approach to the prob-
Mass of Christian was Friday, Feb. 15 at St.
Burial
Gabriel Church, with burial at Belmont
Abbey
in
Belmont.
Editor's note: T/ie Catholic News
sured."
Bishop Begley was to 14 at
vice for Bishop Begley was celebrated at 7 p.m. that evening.
"Bishop Begley provided great com-
condition of the poor.
Entertainment
economically
in the
St. Patrick's
lie
Cathedral.
in state Feb.
A
vigil ser-
The
Feb.
22
edition
of
& Herald will contain a
16-fage tribute to Bishop Michael J. Begley, including coverage of the funeral Mass.
Conference shortens Catholic and Islamic culture sponsored by the Diocese of Charlotte Office
of Justice and Peace and Catholic Social
Services,
was intended to deepen
cultural
understanding and to serve as a training
module
for the diocese.
'The
Office of Justice
lieved that a teachable as a result of
"Planting Seeds of Hope"
By KEVIN
E.
Associate Editor
Next week:Jhe Catholic News & Herald is dedicated to Bishop Michael J. Begley, with remem-
brances and coverage funeral Mass.
of his
know
emy
is
you
realize you're not
after
all.
to
thyself
know
September
existed
11," said Office
of Justice and Peace Director Joseph Purello in his opening presentation.
MURRAY
CHARLOTTE — To
and Peace be-
moment
And
then, perhaps,
all
that different,
Approximately 120 people gathered for "Catholic and Islamic Perspectives on War, Peace and Solidarity: Growing in Knowledge, Seeking Peace" at St. Thomas Aquinas Church Feb. 9. The conference,
the church
is
put forth in response to the horrific acts of September 11," said Purello. Joan Rosenhauer and Dr. Mumtaz
Ahmad
each gave two presentations at
the conference.
"Many
Catholics are not aware of our
teachings on
war and peace
as diey
form
opinions on what should and should not be done," said Rosenhauer, special projects
coordinator for the U.S. Conference of
felt,
conference's objectives included
helping Catholics: develop an ethical
re-»
sponse to war and peace; deepen their understanding of Islam and the Islamic world; and understand different aspects of solidarity. 'Today,
and once again
draw on church teachings
what
We
peace, about Islam, about solidarity."
The
are able to
saying about war, about
"Catholics ought to hear,
thy en-
to the signs of the times,
we
we
also gather in response
Catholic Bishop's Department of Social Development and World Peace. develop "It's time to sit down and an understanding between Muslims and Catholics on these fundamental issues of war and peace," said Ahmad, a professor ...
See Conference, page 2