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July 10, 1998

Daughters Of Charity

Say Goodbye To Triad

By MARY

COYNE WESSLING GREENSBORO — "My heart

filled

So began at St.

on June

Donohue's

some 100 guests gath-

X Parish

Pius

15.

Dolan Manor. There they coordinated social and religious activities. In addition, they

Sister Celeste

farewell address to

ered

is

with gratitude."

Greensboro

in

After a 94-year presence in

Greensboro, the Daughters of Charity of

with frequent visits to the classrooms to teach religion, and build on the many friendships they

of their order to serve the

Greensboro community.

ence never to be

Their mission, like those of their predecessors, was to

forgotten," said

are returning to Maryland.

Sister Celeste and Sister Marian Hagner were the last

"I

ministry in the Greensboro

Pius

X School.

vicariate.

"from collecting clothes and

books for the children

their help, the

Daughters of Charity of Emmitsburg, Md., arrived to help build and operate St. Leo's Hospital and Nursing School.

Four years after the hospital opened, 1908,

Itic

tennial

religious order

marked

and paid honor to

Elizabeth

Ann

its

its

cen-

founder,

Seton.

For the next 100 years, the Daughof Charity ministered to, prayed with and lived among the people of the Piedmont. In 1926 their ministry expanded to include St. Mary's Parish and School and St. Benedict's School, which became St. Pius X School in 1955.

The sisters reached out again in 1984 ters

to minister to the elderly residing at

In 1990 another Daughter of Char-

Sister Ann Joseph, operated the Greensboro extension office of Catholic Social Services. "Sister Ann Joseph did much for the justice and peace ministry," said Martin. "She brought a lot of spirit to the Greensboro Vicariate and helped ity,

its

members focus on outreach

ter all

other Vatican offices had closed

for the day.

The

office also published a

commentary

Pope John Paul II changed the Code of Canon Law to underline Catholics' ob-

ten by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, pre-

ligation to accept church teaching.

of the Faith.

said he

fect of the

in several

languages writ-

Congregation for the Doctrine

The commentary

was adding two

said the pope's explaining that only men

1994

of the Catholic Church," particularly

could be ordained to the priesthood was an example of the teachings that require "firm and definitive assent," even if they are not solemnly proclaimed as infallible.

dealing with teachings that are "de-

finitive" but have not been solemnly proclaimed as infallible.

In an apostolic letter, "Ad Tuendam

Fidem" ("To Defend the

Faith"), the

pope ordered the changes to be made in the Latin-rite and Eastern-rite codes of canon law.

The Vatican press office distributed 30 in Latin and Italian af-

the letter June

letter

"Whoever denies be

Canon 598 of

the Eastern code say

Catholics must believe tained in the written all that

all that is

Word

of

con-

God and

has been proclaimed as being di-

vinely revealed.

The pope added

items to canon law "to defend the faith

when

as justice

issues."

Dolores Ahrens, another

St.

Pius

X

met the sisters eight years "They found out I had a van and talked me into transporting the Dolan

parishioner,

ago.

Manor residents to various outings," she

See Daughters Of

Charity,

page 2

Of Church Teaching

the need to defend the Catholic faith.

The pope

to

read, to teaching the adults English."

Pope Changes Canon Law To Defend Catholic — Citing

"They did so much

for the migrants," she said,

when

community requested

By CINDY WOODEN VATICAN CITY (CNS)

sisters

principal of St.

doctors from the Piedmont medical

Underlining Acceptance

Martin praised the

for their help with migrant

serve God and mankind through education and charIn 1904,

II

preparation."

Sue Geraghty,

ity.

Mary Edward Brennan completes a display of patriotism at Sacred Heart Convent in Belmont in this July 6 photograph. The World War veteran, who served as a physiotherapy technician, raises, lowers and salutes the American flag each day. Sister Mary Edward is one of six Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina celebrating jubilees in 1 998. See page 13 for related story.

in

met the Daughters of Charity over 25 years ago in Reidsville," recalled Rosemary Martin, a St. Pius X parishioner. "They "The Daughters came to Holy Infant Parish to of Charity were a assist with religious educaspiritual prestion and first Communion

reassigned by their order and

Sister

made with people

Greensboro.

Vincent de Paul were bidding goodbye. The sisters were St.

Mercy

continued to serve the poor, at St. Pius X School

remain a presence

these truths

would

in a position of rejecting a truth

of

Catholic doctrine and would, therefore,

a second paragraph each code to underline the assent rewhen dealing with church teaching that has not been proclaimed as divinely revealed but has been taught as belonging to the Catholic faith and its unbroken tradition. The new paragraph to

quired

says:

"Each and every thing definitively proposed by the magisterium of the

The papal

letter

reaffirmed the three

traditional levels of

church teaching and

the type of assent required by each.

Truths contained in the

Word of God

and those teachings which the church says are divinely and formally revealed are in the first category.

those which are required in order to

der the censure of heresy," according to

gation said.

piously safeguard and faithfully expound the Latin code and

denies the

opposes the doctrine of the Catholic Church."

The second change ordered by the pope applies church penalties to those who deny the definitive teachings. tively, therefore,

Those who "obstinately" doubt or deny the first category of truths fall "un-

church regarding

Canon 750 of

who

propositions which are to be held defini-

that

no longer be in full communion with the Catholic Church," the doctrinal congre-

is

Faith

accepted and held; one

faith

and morals,

the deposit of faith, also

must be firmly

See Changes To Canon Law, page 9

News

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& Herald

July 10, 1998

More Catholic Schools Needed Now, Say Triad Parents And Parishioners KEANE

By JOANN

Associate Editor

GREENSBORO — If parents made one thing clear during the recent Triad Catholic Schools Survey, it was their desire that

needed

in

"more Catholic schools are city now." This belief

my

schools in the area. "The results were phenomenal," said Dr. Michael Skube,

ticipants," said Skube.

superintendent of Catholic schools for

will help shape the future of Catholic

"Our return was over 60 percent by parents and over 50 percent by parishioners who do

school education in the Triad."

the Diocese of Charlotte. rate

not have children in Catholic schools."

resonates with support from both the

Survey results were presented

parents of students and future students,

public meetings in late

and parishioners outside the Catholic

in

school system.

More than 11,000 surveys were mailed in February to Triad-area Catholic parishioners and to parents of children who attend Catholic schools in the

Triad to determine their opinions and attitudes about building new Catholic

in

May at locations

Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point, giving parents and interested individuals a first-hand look at the

data gleaned from the surveys.

The survey was utilized to measure parent and parishioners' beliefs on Catholic school education. "The conclusions

show very

positive support for

Catholic schools from

all

survey par-

"The survey data

—

A

response committee comprised of local Triad and diocesan leadwill examine the survey recomers mendations over the summer. The com-

—

prehensive survey results will help the committee as it develops recommendations to Bishop William G. Curlin about Triad Catholic schools early this fall.

The independent research commissioned by the Diocese of Charlotte was

conducted by Epley Associates, a statewide communications and research firm.

Colossians 1:15-20

Luke 10:25-37

Monday Isaiah 1:10-17

Matthew 10:34—11:1 Tuesday Isaiah 7:1-9

Daughters Of no

Sunday Deuteronomy 30:10-14

Matthew 11:20-24 Wednesday

Charity, from page said. "I just couldn't say

Readings for the week of July 12 - 18, 1998

1

Isaiah 10:5-7,13-16

Matthew 11:25-27

to Sister

Celeste."

St.

Thursday

Ahrens said the sisters' ability to ask Pius X Church for help has enabled

Isaiah 26:7-9

grow in its outreach minis"The good people of St. Pius have

the parish to tries.

Matthew 11:28-30

responded generously to the needs of their community," she said.

For Margie Lipford and Bill Law, the sisters' presence was personal. "Both of

Friday Isaiah 38:1-6,21-22,7-8

Matthew 12:1-8

us battled colon cancer four years ago," said

Law.

"Sister

Marian came

the hospital to give

was

me

to

Saturday

in

me the Eucharist. She

Micah 2:1-5 Matthew 12:14-21

so compassionate as she sat and

talked with me."

During Lipford' s 64-day hospital stay, the sisters

"Sister

made

Marian was go

frequent

visits.

gentle, bright

and

calming," she said. "I could not swallow

much, so she would break off tiny pieces of the Eucharist and feed them to me.

Her presence was reassuring that God was with us."

Throughout the celebration, the numerous sisters who served the Greensboro area were remembered with love and reverence. And throughout the evening, laughter, tears and memories

Daughters of Charity Sisters Celeste Donohue and Marian Hagnerare shown before a special Mass held in their honor. The sisters were the last of their order to serve the Greensboro community.

were standard fare.

"The Daughters of Charity were a spiritual

said

presence never to be forgotten," St. Pius

Sue Geraghty, principal of

X School.

"The

sisters

came

to serve

and did

it

well," said Father Frank Connolly, pas-

tor of St. Pius

Sunday

X Church.

Genesis 18:1-10

was

Colossians 1:24-28

In the end,

it

the Daughters of

Charity who were served with special liturgy and catered meal. "We will never forget you," said Sister Marian. "We consider this event to be a tribute to the many sisters

Readings for the week of July 19 - 25, 1998

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Pope John Paul ITs New Apostolic Letter

Sunday Prayer Is Human Need, Religious Obligation

By CINDY WOODEN VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Sunday prayer and rest

is

a

human need and

a

Pope John Paul

II

religious obligation,

said in a

new

"In the minds of ful,

keep Sunday holy, especially by sharin a spirit of

Just as Jewish community,

Christian joy and fraternity."

the pope said, the Catholic obligation to observe the Lord's day is "not just a matter of community

"Dies Domini" ("The of the Lord") reaffirmed church teaching that Catholics must attend

Day

that

other Sunday activities

but a defining

While not

day to

rest

should be dedicated

communal prayer and

of

first

all

God. Sundays are a very appropriate day praise of

for an after-Mass trip to the countryside,

seaside or mountains, he said.

"As the day on which man is at peace with God, with himself and with others, Sunday becomes a moment when people can look anew upon the wonders of nature" and praise their Creator, he said.

Although the church's teaching about Sundays "may merge naturally with the

human need

God have grown in knowledge and love of sacred Scripture."

"not just a matter

is

community

of

God."

religious

for rest,

alone which gives access to

Christians celebrate

Sunday

as the Lord's day, instead of

marking the Saturday Sabbath, because they are remembering each week the victory of Jesus on Easter Sunday, he said.

Because it is an Easter celebration, Sunday Mass must be a gathering marked by obvious joy, the pope said.

"The festive character of the Sunday

of the Spirit," he said.

The pope called on pastors and those involved in parish liturgies to give particular attention to the songs chosen for

it

is faith

Sunday Mass, "since singing

deeper

larly apt

Mass

the center of their

hort those

he wrote the

let-

week and

to ex-

who have given up the practice.

Sunday Mass

a spe-

is

of nourished by and expressed in the Eu-

cial sign that the unity

the church

is

pope said.

While various groups and movements present in a parish have their importance and place, the Sunday Mass must be an excharist, the

way

is

accentuating the solemnity of the celfaith

reaf-

firmed the importance of listening to

Communion

with Christ, the pope

communion with our

said, is tied to

brothers and sisters.

"The sign of peace tic

communion

—

in the

Roman

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make

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a particularly ex-

as a manifestation of the

people of God's acceptance of all that has been accomplished in the celebration and of the commitment to mutual love

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Catholics worship together at Sunday Mass. In his new apostolic letter on keeping the Lord's Day holy, Pope John Paul II says the Christian Sunday leads the faithful to "ponder and live the event of Easter."

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and a shared love."

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day, the day of gathering,

a particu-

to express a joyful heart,

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whole

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pressionof the unity of the

to his

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entire

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ebration and fostering the sense of a

Pope John Paul

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said, including the prayers,

Eucharist expresses the joy that Christ

meaning and ensures that it will not become banal and trivialized," the pope

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of

said, the Catholic obliga-

day

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how God is how

to assess

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and indelible expression of our relationship with God."

with

"we need well the

said.

discipline, but a defining

criticizing

council," the pope said,

community, the pope

of our relationship

ment and sporting events on a Sunday, the pope said all people have a right to a day of rest, and the Sun-

language of the local assembly, he said.

"In considering the Sunday Eucharist more than 30 years after the in the

tion to observe the Lord'

and

allowing the

readings to be proclaimed

being proclaimed and

indelible expression

with the sacred character

of the day.

Christ in the Liturgy of the

Word by

Code of Canon Law, he Just as for the Jewish

religious discipline,

should be in harmony

others in

Lord and the com-

munity of the church, seems to be diminishing," the pope said.

Keeping the Lord's day holy is so important that it is included in the Ten Comfor the mandments and in the

ing in the Eucharist and

Sunday Mass and

him with

to pray to

apostolic letter.

In the letter published July 7 at the

to

of the faith-

the duty to give thanks to the

Vatican, the pope focused on "the duty

by relaxing

many

not only the sense of the centrality

of the Eucharist but even the sense of

its

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July 10, 1998

The Pope Speaks

Corner

CPro^JSife

Pope John Paul

"I'm the most hated physician in " says Dr. John Stephen, "and I'm proud of it." For $1,200

America,

VATICAN CITY

ents can abort the child if they're not

happy with the gender of the child

Pope John Paul IPs remarks weekly general audience July 1

is

To 19 Archbishops,

the Vatican

Dear brothers and

sisters.

On

Pentecost Sunday, the Holy Spirit was given begin the church's mission of evangelization. Jesus today calls the church to evangelize to the Apostles to

power of that same Holy Spirit. This power we see at work in the ministry of

the world in the the very

sin and even from death; the power to speak with authority and boldness, especially in a world which does not always welcome the Gospel. The Holy Spirit makes the proclamation of the Glospel fresh from age to age; this is why we can speak of "a new evangelization" in our time an evangelization which is new in fervor, new in method and new in expression. This requires of us a life of prayer in which the power of the Spirit is at work. As the church moves towards the new millennium, may the Holy Spirit bring all

—

take part in the followinLg evmts: July 12 — 4 p.m.

communion, creating a single voice and proclamation from the many voices of

Christians to full

Charismatic Mass St. Patrick Cathedral

of praise

believers scattered throughout the world.

Charlotte

I

welcome

have come

July 19 St.

— 2:30 p.m.

the

Gabriel Parish Center Dedication Charlotte July

Mass

26

—

for their general chapter.

you

in all

your decisions.

two from

the United States, reaffirmed their allegiance to Pope John Paul II and received the sacred pallium from him. "This pallium will be for you a symbol of unity and a sign of communion with the Apostolic See," the pope said as each archbishop knelt before him June 29 to receive the circular band of wool marked with crosses. Archbishops John G. Vlazny of Portland, Ore., and Alexander J. Brunett of Seattle, along with archbishops appointed over the past year in Africa, Europe, South America and Asia, vowed to be "always faithful and obedient" to the church, to the

pope and

to his successors.

Papal Middle East

Visit, Other Events, Considered For 2000 (CNS) Despite health and logistical problems. Pope John Paul II still says his dream is to travel to the Middle East as part of his year 2000 celebrations, the Vatican spokesman said. Meanwhile,

—

ROME

who

the Vatican

May

jubilee year, said the spokesman, Joaquin Navarro-

also

and Cardinal Francis Arinze, the president of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue.

Navarro-Valls said that as recently as mid- June the pope was talking about a trip "to follow the footsteps of Abraham" from Ur in what is now Iraq, through Syria and into Israel.

I

welcome

the delegation from the Polish

Congress.

Upon all the English-speaking pilgrims and

American

from England, Scotland, Canada, Australia, Japan and the United States of America, I cordially invoke God's blessings of joy

with candidacy for seminarians St. Patrick

the Sisters of the Resurrection

Rome

to

Spirit guide

visitors, especially those

a.m.

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CITY

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(CNS)

from

Bisliop WiEiaiiaL G, Cmrlin will

VATICAN

in English at his

Jesus himself: the power to liberate from sickness,

piscopal Galencfar

Including Two From United States

bishops, including

is

they've conceived.

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text of

cash, Stephen offers early-term "fetal

sex determination " services so par-

(CNS)

II

Pope Presents Pallium

Evangelizing The World Through The Holy Spirit

is

planning interreligious meetings for the

Valls,

and peace.

Cathedral

The Bottom Line

Charlotte

Antoinette Bosco

G

New

Spotlight on Assisted Suicide

od does not love us

we

because

est

All of us should be concerned about developments

are

in the physician-assisted suicide issue.

valuable.

Oregon voters

have approved a law allowing physicians

God loves Fulton

J.

us.

Sheen

think

we need

to put

much more

attention

on the

spiritually beautiful time

ill

patients with

months to live. And Dr. Jack Kevorkian Michigan now wants to combine organ donation with

assisted suicide.

law

is

News Publisher:

& Herald

Opponents of physician-assisted suicide had tried Drug Enforcement Administration to revoke the drug licenses of doctors in Oregon who provide the lethal doses. But in early June, Attorney General Janet Reno said no, explaining the DEA does not regulate and resolve what she called moral issues. Their mandate is to take care of drug trafficking, period. Editorials in major newspapers agreed with her decision.

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the

I

I

From Sui-

read about Kevorkian

saying the "ultimate aim" of assisted suicide

Secretary: Jane Glodowski 1123 South Church St., Charlotte, Mail:

few days

headline read "Kevorkian Donating Kidneys cide."

No wonder many

— which

— should be organ donation

physicians have been tremen-

dously wary of physician-assisted suicide, calling it the "opening of a floodgate" and "a slippery slope."

I remember covering a state-wide conference for family physicians in Connecticut a few years ago when one doctor explained the "slippery slope." He asked, "If

we

start

out accepting this 'medicide,' can

it

de-

generate into an abuse" where, for example, relatives

looking for a faster financial settlement, "can make decisions about others' lives?" It's scary when "medicide" is about greedy money-grabbing or the cannibalization of

I

that

the first state to go so far as to have a

that permits physician-assisted suicide.

to get the U.S.

The Catholic

It

the humanity of

a person near death.

in

Oregon -

away

takes

less than six

lethal doses of drugs for terminally

We are valuable because

to prescribe

Then there is the greatproblem with

Kevorkian's "kindness."

human

organs.

dying can be and less

An article in Woman's Day magazine subheaded one paragraph "Death Is a Sacred Event," and quoted a chaplain who said being with someone who is dying is "one of the most holy of focus on pain and suffering.

experiences."

The

article

"How We

quotes Dr. Sherwin Nuland, author of

It said he is a man "who is not given same grace.

'When a man is dying,' he explains, 'the walls of his room enclose a chapel, and it is right to enter it in hushed

Die."

to spiritual explanations, (but) has felt the

reverence.'"

I

related to that in

in the

remembering

week before he was too busy

pain; he

came

died.

my Uncle Dominic

He never focused on his who

rejoicing with those of us

to visit.

Six of us were there one day. He turned to look at me. His face was radiant, and with a beaming smile he said, "Look Antoinette, all the people I love are here."

I knew then some others were there whom the rest of us could not see.

What's ultimately wrong with the Kevorkian model cuts off all the possibilities for the dying per-

is that it

son to harvest the spiritual riches that can bring joy in the midst of pain and suffering. If for no other reason than this, an assisted suicide is always a wrongful death.

Antoinette Bosco

is

a

CNS columnist.

The Catholic News

July 10, 1998

Light

One Candle

Father Thomas Attitude:

A

Jerry Zentis

Matter of Choice is

the kind of

guy

that

can drive most people bananas. He is always in a good mood and always has something positive to say. When someone asks him how he is doing, he replies, "If I were any better, I would be twins!"

As a restaurant manager, Jerry was unique. He had several waiters who stuck with him, following from restaurant to restaurant because of his attitude. Jerry was a natural motivator. If an employee was having a bad day, Jerry would tell him or her to look on the positive side of the situation. One became curious enough to say, "I don't get it, Jerry! You can't be that positive all of the time. How do you do it?"

Jerry replied, "Each morning I wake up and say to myself 'Jerry, you have two choices today. You can choose to be in a good mood or you can choose to be in a bad mood.' I choose to be in a good mood. Each time something bad happens, I can choose to be a victim or I ,

can choose to learn from it. I choose to learn from it. Every time someone comes to me complaining, I can choose to accept their complaining, or I can point out the positive side of life. I choose the positive side of life."

"Yeah, right, but it's not that easy," his assistant protested.

"Yes choices.

it

is,"

Jerry said. "Life

is

about

When you cut away all the junk,

You choose how you react to situations. You choose how people will affect your mood. You choose to be in a good mood or a bad every situation

is

a choice.

mood. The bottom Une: how you hve life."

Several years

later,

It's

& Herald 5

your choice

Jerry did some-

you are never supposed to do in a He left the back door open one morning and was held up at gunpoint by three armed robbers. While trying to open the safe, his hand shook from nervousness. It slipped off the lock.

The robbers panicked and shot him.

Luckily, Jerry was found and rushed thing

restaurant business:

J.

McSweeney

to the local

UJB

trauma center.

saw the expressions on the faces of the doctors and

^Si-

After 18 hours of surgery

and weeks of intensive care, he was released from the hospital with fragments of the bullets still in his body.

About

nurses,

man.

I

read 'he's a dead

knew I needed to take

I

'

action."

months after met up

six

got really scared. In

I

their eyes,

"Well," he continued,

was a big burly nurse

the accident, Jerry

"there

with one of his former wait-

shouting questions

ers.

When

plied, "If I

Wanna

asked how he was, Jerry rewere any better, I'd be twins!

my

see

at

me. She

was allergic to anything. 'Yes,' I replied. The doctors and nurses suddenly asked

if I

my

stopped working as they waited for

scars?"

His friend declined, but did ask what had gone through his mind as the robbery took place. "The first thing that went through my mind was that I should have locked the back door. Then as I lay on the floor, I remembered that I had two choices: I could choose to live or I could choose to die. I chose to live."

"Weren't you scared? Did you lose

reply.

I

took a deep breath and yelled,

'BULLETS!' Over them,

me

'I

as if

their laughter,

I

told

am choosing to live. Operate on am alive, not dead'."

I

Jerry pulled through thanks to the skill

of his doctors, but also because of

amazing attitude. My friends, every we have a choice to live fully or not.

Attitude can be everything. his

day

consciousness?" the waiter asked. Jerry

Father Thomas

rephed, "The paramedics were great. They

me I was going to be fine. But me into the ER and I

kept telling

when

they wheeled

J.

McSweeney is diand a CNS

rector of The Christophers columnist.

Question Corner Father John Dietzen

The Anointing of a Hands

Priest's

Q. I am an extraordinary eucharistic ministerfor our parish. Recently, two people have told me they do not want to receive Communion from me or any of the other sisters or lay ministers.

They both claim the priest's hands are anointed at ordination to give Communion, and no one else should do it.

I don 't believe this. I asked our pastor; he just said they are wrong, but didn't explain further. What are they talking about?

A. The objection you heard was one by some when the practice of hav-

raised

Com-

ing nonordained people minister

munion was restored

in the

argument, however, for nearly three decades until a few months ago when it was revived in certain periodicals and at least one new socalled "orthodox Catholic" prayerbook I have seen.

As your pastor said, people who make this claim about the ordination of priests are wrong. It's just bad erroneous thinking, theologically and liturgically, and a surprising lack of knowledge of history.

The symbolism of placing oil on a person, whether at baptism, confirmation, anointing of the sick or ordination, is not intended as a particular sanctification of that part of the body. It signifies rather, as it did even in the Old Testament, a consecration and dedication of that individual to an exalted position in the religious life of the people. In the I

church more

than 30 years ago.

had not heard

this

Christian is

life,

on the matter, we from the fact that for 1,200 years or so any Christian commonly gave Com-

of course, that

certainty

have

directed to the spiritual

lives of the family of Christ.

Jesus himself

is

called

munion

the Christ, the one christher to a role and mission of

to other Christians.

People took Communion hands at Mass, gave to each other and minis-

tened or anointed by the Fa-

in their

unique dignity.

it

Obviously,

it

tered the Eucharist to family

a central

function of the ordained priest

is

to pre-

side at the eucharistic liturgy, to

make

not be

present at Mass.

possible the celebration of the unbloody

renewal of the death and resurrection of our Lord by the Christian community.

The anointing of his hands at ordination, however, is not directly related to the priest's giving Communion any more than it is to the forgiveness of sins or any

home who could

or friends at

It

seems

to

me the hand is no less holy

than the tongue.

The incredible truth is that

our Lord gave his body and blood as our spiritual

From

food and drink in the

that viewpoint, at least,

diculous to part of our

make

first it

place.

seems riwhich

a big case out of

body touches the host

first.

other essential responsibilities which are

Father John Dietzen

his as leader of a Christian people.

If

we need

further clarification

and

is

a

CNS

col-

umnist.

Family Reflections Andrew Starting a Family

When is the right time for a couple have a child? This question was addressed at a Pre-Cana seminar we led a few weeks ago. Four engaged couples in a small group discussion reported back to the large group a set of criteria that

to

made sense from

a secular, objective

perspective. Yet, their

seemed detached from ence of

"common

sense"

the lived experi-

many couples who make

the

choice to be "fruitful."

Four small-group discussions focused on scenarios pertaining to different issues

were

common

to offer

in marriage.

They

advice to the couples in the

scenarios on problems relating to inlaws, finances, friendships, and children.

These small-group discussions are opportunities to tap into the

present

among

the

wisdom

that

is

engaged couples.

&

Terri Lyke

Their opinions in key areas of marriage and family life often give us, the facili-

suggestions These make sense and probably

came

them

any responsible couple would consider these and

overflow.

tators, opportunities to present to

"food for thought" that may challenge conventional wisdom.

The advice the small group gave about the right time to have a child was to: "Look at their financial situation and determine if they can afford to have children.

Take

into consideration the cost

of childcare, healthcare, food, shelter

and clothing."

"Do you have the living space? Do you need to move into a larger home?"

"Consider their educational and career goals. Is the time right?

ing children

now be

Would hav-

reasonable in light

of those goals?"

"Consider your 'biological clock'.

How much

time do you have?"

"Are you emotionally ready for children? Are you both mature enough?"

many

when we

sion to be open to children

our relationship, these considerations

became tertiary.

Our initial reluctance to having children was driven by fear. We were afraid that we would be too young, too financially insecure, too tient,

too selfish.

had what

it

immature, too impa-

We didn't think that we

would take

to

be good par-

We didn't think that we were worthy.

Then an amazing thing happened. We discovered God in our marriage. We found ents.

something

in

more than just

our relationship that was the two of us. We experi-

enced a shared

spirit

among

us that be-

Our love had to be

And we knew.

This

think about our actual deciin

And our cup began to

fruitful.

other questions about having a child. Yet,

the object of our dedi-

cation.

is

the experience of

couples. All the sen-

sible discernment over the right time, right space, and right circumstances fade into the background. The fears and doubts don't necessarily disappear. But they recede. And faith takes its

Many

proper place.

of our initial concerns were and legitimate. Through faith and openness to God's guidance, we have gained all we need. But we don't kid ourselves. We are not worthy because we're smart. We are worthy of the gifts of children because we were open to "the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that [we would] be filled with all the fullness of God."(Ephesians 3:19) real

6 The Catholic

News

& Herald

July 10, 1998

Endowment Assists Asheville School As It Moves Toward Future By

MIKE KROKOS

of Catholic education,

Editor

ASHEVILLE

school," Father Cancro said.

The current Asheville CathoSchool endowment totals more than $430,000. The gift will lic

unique.

As the only interparochial in-

continue to generate funds for the

.

school, because as an endowment, the principal is never used.

The number of endowments in the Foundation of the Roman Cathohc Diocese of Charlotte is

school is responsible '

needs of five Cathohc communities in Asheville and other surrounding parishes as well.

Asheville Catholic, which serves students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, is unique in other ways, too. When former school administrator Father Jim Solari saw the need to address some of the major focuses of Asheville Catholic's educational ministry, he turned to the diocese for guidance.

An endowment campaign was in the area's Catholic

a real op-

with families who may not have the resources necessary to enroll in a Catholic

of the Diocese of Charlotte's Catholic schools are affiliated with individual parishes, Asheville Catholic School is

stitution, the

Explore Christian Experience Of

portunity for us to continue that mission

— While many

for ministering to the educational

TAP is

Conference To

initiated

community that in-

cluded friends of the school, alumni, and alumni families. By the end of the drive, approximately $400,000 was raised, and the result was the establishment of the Asheville Catholic School Educational Foundation in 1990.

"The endowment enables the school to retain quality teachers, offer scholar-

ship assistance, offer continuing education, and enhance the school's curriculum," explained the school's current administrator, Father Frank Cancro, who shares chaplaincy duties at Asheville Catholic with other area pastors. "Father

up

to

50 and the

of

total assets

the diocesan Foundation are at

$4.9 million.

Solari saw

"Through their gifts, Asheville

endowment

the benefits an

could provide, and it seemed that the best answer (to meeting the school's needs) was setting up an ongoing structure that would provide some regular income that the school could rely on."

In recent years, funds

from the en-

Catholic supporters are allowing the school to grow and meet its needs in perpetuity," said

Kelley added that individuals conendowments take another

step in living out a life of stewardship.

"Just as

computer hardware and software programs, and in upgrading the computer education program. Monies have also assisted in integrating computers within

income,

other parts of the curriculum as well.

said.

dow

"Since we are committed to offering an education both to the Catholic

community and others who see the value

schools, churches and other organi-

HICKORY —

'

them in reply, 'Amen, I say to you, whatever you didfor one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me. " (Matthew 25: 37, 39-40) So concludes the Gospel discourse on the final judgment, a message that will be explored in depth at a prison/jail ministry seminar in Hickory Aug. 15.

Bill Matevie, chaplain at Mecklenburg County Jail North and co'

ordinator of prison ministry for the Dio-

cese of Charlotte, will facilitate the day of listening and learning about ministry to the incarcerated.

Center. All laypeople, clergy and reli-

gious interested in the many facets of prison/jail ministry are invited.

The seminar will feature sharing from prison ministry volunteers, former inmates, clergy and family members of inmates. "We wish to put a face to this ministry," Matevie says.

Foundation or establishing an endowment, contact Jim Kelley, executive director of the Foundation, 1123 S. Church St.,

The conference

A

Charlotte, N.C. 28203, or call (704)

lasts

from 9 a.m. -4

continental breakfast

vided, and lunch

the

The seminar will

take place at the Catholic Conference

p.m.

For more information about

l\/linistry

"Then the righteous

answer him and say, 'Lord ... (w)hen did we see you ill or in prison, and visit you ? And the king will say to

zations in the Diocese of Charlotte," he

—

that will help students with educa-

we make gifts from our monthly we also have an opportunity to

give from the accumulated assets to en-

Also, school officials recently finalized TAP a Tuition Assistance Program

tional costs.

di-

tributing to

dowment have benefited the school with

—

Jim Kelley, executive

rector of the Foundation.

Prison/Jail will

is

available.

is

pro-

Admis-

though reservations are suggested. For reservations, call Matevie at (704) 336-8235. For directions to the conference center, call (704) 327-7441. sion

is free,

370-3301.

Adminbtration, Charlotte Area Office, Refugee, Justice

God calls

us

in

many ways.

& Peace, Special Ministries

Executive Director.

Ms. Elizabeth Itiurbee

Charlotte Area Director

Ms

Refugee Office Director Justice & Peace Director

Ms. Cira Ponce

Special Ministries Director:

Mr Gerard

Ms Joanne

God

callins If

you

Street, Asheviiie,

Director;

5r

Frazer

NC

2£

Marie Frechette

Piedmont 621 W. Second Street, Piedmont Triad Area Director:

P.O.

Triad Area Office Box 10962, Winston-Salem, NC 27 108 336-727-0705 Mr. David Harold

you?

For information on the following programs,

are thinkins of the

priesthood, please write

or

K.

A, Carter

Western Area Office 35 Orange Western Area

Is

704-370-3228 704-370-3232 704-370-3260 704-370-3225 704-370-3228

Geri King

call

to find out

about servins

in

Catholic

more the

Diocese of Charlotte.

please contact the number listed below: Campaign for Human Development (704-3703234), Casa Guadalupe (336-727-4745), Catholic Relief Services (704-370-3225),

Disaster Relief (704-370-3250), Eider Ministry (704-370-3220).

Family

Hand

ISocial

Host

Life

to

(704-370-3250),

Hand (336-725-HAND),

'^'^

Homes

{336-725-H05T), Marriage Preparation (704-370-

3228), Natural Family Planning (704-370-3230),

Operation Rice Bowl (704-370- 3231 Ministry (704-581-7693

-

beeper),

Houseknecht

IServices

Director of Vocations i 123 South Church St.

NC 28203 (704)370-3353

),

Prison

Programa

Esperanza (704-370-6926), Respect Rev. Eric

Life

(704-

370-3229), Retrouvaille (704-544-0621), Voices

Network (704-370-3225), Widow/Separated/Divorced (704-370-3250)

for Justice Legislative

Charlotte.

1

123 South Church Street

I

Charlotte,

NC 28203-4003

I

css@charlottediocese.org

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The Catholic News

& Herald 7

Entertainment The following are home videocassette reviews from the U.S. Catholic Conference Officefor Film andBroad-

m #

Each videocassette is available on VHSformat.

Theatrical movies on video have a U.S. Catholic Conference classification and Motion Picture Association ofAmerica rating. All reviews indicate the appropriate age group for the video audience. casting.

Y I vlw^/S

"The Alligator People" (1959) Woefully inept monster movie in which wife Beverly Garland tries to keep hubby Richard Crane from being turned into a reptile by mad doctor George Macready's alligator serum. Directed by Roy Del Ruth, the back-country setting creepy but the script is ludicrous, with acting to match. Stylized violence and is

menacing situations. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-II adults and adolescents. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America.

—

A roughneck crew

on a space journey

save the world from an oncoming asteroid in the action-drama "Armageddon."' The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 parents are strongly cautioned that some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. of

oil drillers

set out

to

—

(Fox, $14.98)

"The Boxer" (1997) Against the backdrop of a shaky cease-fire, the efforts of a Belfast

"Smoke Signals" Tells Tale Of Anger, Love, Forgiveness

By GERRI PARE

NEW YORK (CNS) — hi "Smoke Signals" (Miramax), the ashes of a dead-

beat dad in Phoenix lure two Native

Americans off their Idaho reservation.

Leaping between past and present, Sherman Alexie and director Chris Eyre spin a modem tale of pain and anger, love and forgiveness, shot from a distinctly Indian perspective.

writer

Since infancy, the fates of Victor

(Adam Beach) and Thomas (Evan Adams) were intertwined when a deadly house fire orphaned Thomas

was more than just

father

Despite

dark themes of poverty on the reservation, alcoholism and absentee fathers, the movie is filled with droll observations about contemporary Indian life. When the reservation radio station has nothing to say during the traffic

report

its

—

there

simply suggests,

of solemn, noble

son, never to return.

act

who

is

a surly

young man

only tolerates nerdy chatterbox

Thomas. But when word comes that Arnold has died in Phoenix and his ashes must be picked up, Thomas offers to pay the bus fare there if he can accompany Victor.

Thus begins a journey during which Victor urges Thomas to act and think more like a warrior ("Get stoic !")

—

while

Thomas encourages Victor

open up

hardened heart.

Arnold's ashes are being held by his trailer-park neighbor (Irene Bedard), who breaks through Victor's hostility by revealing his father's shameful secret that eventually compelled

him

Just as

suggested, Victor's

traffic

—

the

good day

DJ

or, as in

OK

it's

the revered oral tradition

Hollywood for

Thomas

downright

— but

also to

silly at times.

when two burly white men usurp Victor and Thomas' seats on the bus, but the younger men get the last laugh by singThe

sting of prejudice surfaces

ing a witty ditty

mocking John Wayne's

another development, a drunk

teeth. In

classification

is

A-III

—

adults.

The

Motion Picture Association of America rating

is

R

—

restricted. (Universal,

"Different for Girls" (1997) drama in which a bike mes-

British

senger (Ruppert Graves)

is

attracted to a

(Steven Mackintosh) whom he an old school buddy sex-change operation and proceeds unwittingly to wreck his old friend's new life, then tries to make amends. Directed by Richard Spence, the story's bizarre situation is given some plausibility by the credible performances of the two leads and the serious treatment given to the human dignity of a person who's attempted to switch genders. Troubling theme of transsexuality, several sexual encounters with brief nu-

and some rough language. The U.S.

of the charges

IV adults, with reservations. The Motion Picture Association of America

performances subdued and nicely nuanced.

By

become

the end, this road

a very

human

movie has

story touching on

universal emotions as pent-up hatred gives

way

to tolerance

and the begin-

nings of forgiveness.

Due

to fleeting violence

and an

in-

stance of profanity, the U.S. Catholic

—

Conference classification is A-II adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG1

3

— parents

some

are strongly cautioned that

material

may be

inappropriate for

children under 13.

—

R

—

is

A-

lic

on the staff of the U.S. CathoConference Office for Film and is

Broadcasting.

mances from a talented story

cast but the

highly manipulative and the

is

treatment needlessly vulgarized. Stylized violence, an implied sexual relationship, a restrained

bedroom

scene,

sexual jokes, recurring rough language and occasional profanity. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification

—

A-IV adults, with reservaThe Motion Picture Association

is

tions.

of America rating

(Miramax,

is

R

—

restricted.

rental)

Another of Walt Disney's feashows with songs, and musical interludes pre-

ture-length variety stories

—

"Phantoms" (1998)

Hedison) invents a device capable of reducing an object to a stream of molecules for transmission and reassembly elsewhere, but in trying the process on himself, his molecules get mixed up with those of a housefly. Directed by Kurt

Dreary horror movie pitting a shape-shifting monster against a small-town sheriff (Ben Affleck), two sisters (Rose McGowan and Joanna Going) and an eccentric professor (Peter O'Tooie) who holds the key to destroying the deadly menace. Director Joe Chappelle uses familiar cliches to advance the narrative but neglects to build the suspense necessary to make the fright formula work. Recur-

Neumann, the story unfolds in flashbacks

ring fantasy violence,

during the investigation of the scientist's

and occasional rough language. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-III adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is R restricted. (Dimension,

rating is

restricted.

(Fox Lorber,

rental)

"The Fly" (1958) Classic horror fantasy in which a

French-Canadian

scientist

(David

disappearance, with the memorable payoff as the man's brother (Vincent Price)

and a Montreal policeman (Herbert Pare

a psychologist (Robin Williams) pushes him to deal first with his problems, then decide on his future. Directed by Gus Van Sant, the theme of a wounded psyche being made whole is helped greatly by credible perfor-

sented in eel animation, live-action

Catholic Conference classification

fresh and appealing, their

rush into a top professional job while

photography and sometimes a mixture of both. The music segments vary from the lively to the lyric with visuals to match, but more memorable are the stories of itinerant planter Johnny Appleseed, exuberant young tugboat Little Toot and, best of all, the tall tales of Western folk hero Pecos Bill as earnestly told by singing cowboy Roy Rogers. An enjoyable family diversion. The U.S. Cathohc Conference classification is A-I general patronage. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America.

(Disney, $22.99)

after a

dity

is

"Good Will Hunting" (1997) Feel-good drama about a tough South Boston youth (Matt Damon) with a brilliant mind and deep-seated emotional problems whom an MIT professor (Stellan Skarsgard) wants to

finally recognizes is

white sheriffs

cast

adults and adolescents. Not by the Motion Picture Associa-

tion of America. (Fox, $14.98)

woman

who is surprised by the (Tom Skerritt) handling The

rated

"Melody Time" (1948)

driver blames a car accident on Victor,

lodged against him.

—

A-II

rental)

for

to aspire to be the tribe's storyteller in

to leave the tribe.

Thomas

no

"It's a

Here

past, savage.

to

his

is

being indigenous."

Dryly self-effacing wit crops up repeatedly in a film where Native Americans don't fall into the usual categories

while Victor's dad Arnold (Gary Farmer) managed to save Thomas.

A dozen years later, alcoholic, abusive Arnold deserts his wife and At 22, Victor

a drunk to be

hated and forgotten.

IRA IRA

ex-con (Daniel Day-Lewis) to resume a boxing career and romance his old flame (Emily Watson) are complicated by the fact that she is now the wife of an IRA political prisoner. Director Jim Sheridan explores IRA infighting in a grim yet hopeful drama that stresses surviving in a culture of violence. Some violence, much rough language and intermittent profanity. The U.S. Catholic Conference

creatures. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is

two half-human

Marshall) discover a fly with a

human

head caught in a spider's web. Some menace, a few frights and the killing of

-

—

—

rental)

some

profanity

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The Catholic News

July 10, 1998

Parishioners Take Part In Diocese Launches Appeal Summer Dramas At Globe Park For Church Destroyed By Fire —

By JOHN STRANGE KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C. (CNS) All registered Catholics in the Raleigh

Diocese will be asked to help rebuild a popular Outer Banks church that was heavily

June

damaged in a deliberately

set fire

the cause of the early

morning

Gossman notes that many parishes have come through with collections and other efforts. Now, he

said,

deemer Church, popular with vacationNorth Carolina coast.

Debbie Rossi, diocesan development from Bishop F. Jo-

ers to the

director, said a letter

seph Gossman appealing for help was scheduled to be sent to all families the first full week of July.

"I am asking each diocesan family to consider making a donation to our brothers and sisters at Holy Redeemer

Among was

a

the support received so far

Diocesan officials are calling the damages to the church building a total loss. While parish offices took the brunt of the fire, heat and smoke collected in the sanctuary, charring most of altar area.

Kill Devil Hills Deputy Fire Chief Craig Clark said the sanctuary was minutes from a "flashover," where much of the interior space reaches combustible

but financially as well."

in Corolla.

Said Father Terry Collins, pastor of the Outer

Banks parish, "We

Father Collins said

find

it

most

summer visitors,

parishioners and past vacationers from

away as Maine have already been generous with donations. While Holy Redeemer boasts about 700 families year-round, the numbers swell with va-

temperatures

terpiece of the Outer

as far

cationers in the

A

few days

summer.

It is

currently using First

Middle School in Kill Devil Hills worship space.

The fire remained under investiga-

Flight for

its

tion.

Those interested should send donaThe Outer Banks Catholic Par-

tions to

after the fire, Father

Gerald Lewis, vicar general, sent

letters

P.O.

ish,

Box

327, Kill Devil Hills,

NC

27948-0327.

— The

Vatican's representative to Germany during World War II confronted Adolf Hitler about persecution of Jews, prompting the Nazi leader to hurl a glass to the floor in anger, says a

new book

published in Italy.

The episode was highlighted June 25 by the Vatican newspaper, L'Osservatore Romano, in defense of

all

dow and

started to

as the nuncio

"A few days ago go

to

I

finally

Berchtesgaden, where

ceived by Hitler; as soon as

I

was able I was retouched

drum on

July 11, with the inauguration of the

—

The

Man, The Annunciation, The The Shepherds, Herod and The Ministry of Christ, The Centurion's Conversion, The Harrowing of Hell, and The Resurrection.

Fall of

Birth of Christ,

the Magi,

Corpus Christi Drama Festival an allday outdoor event featuring Bible plays,

For more information,

call (704)

245-4000.

St. ^tide

<jW

fl

1

St. /i«tt^Mtf.

the glass

with his fingers ... while I continued to spell out our complaints.

"All of a sudden, Hitler turned around, grabbed a glass off a nearby table and hurled it to the floor with an angry gesture. Faced with this kind of diplomatic behavior, I thought my mis-

"In order to speak in defense of the Jews, a representative of the pope was not afraid to face Hitler directly. This episode speaks for itself," the Vatican

to

weekends of family entertainment, including two Shakespeare dramas and nine short Medieval Bible Plays.

This expanded summer season opens

sense of serenity. Hitler turned his back on me, went to the winsion lost

sion

the nuncio himself in these words:

—

upon the Jewish question, our discus-

Pope Pius XII, who has been accused by some Jewish groups of not doing enough to stop the Holocaust.

newspaper said of the incident involving Archbishop Cesare Orsenigo.

The book by Monica Biffi, titled "Msgr. Cesare Orsenigo: Apostolic Nuncio in Germany (1930-46)," offers a detailed account of the diplomat's contacts during the war years. The story of Archbishop Orsenigo' s meeting with Hitler in 1943, it said, was related by

gymtorium, a block away from Globe Park.

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Mass

Ministry Of Priesthood Celebrated At Anniversary

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humble man on

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CHARLOTTE Baptist and others

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Like

John the

with Christ"; and the

Cardinal Joseph Bemardin of Chi-

late St.

who

cago,

who have focused their

fire

& Herald 9

strove for evangelization of

oneself and the community.

Bishop Curlin suggested

Uves on Jesus and his teachings, today's priests can announce the presence of the Lord through their own holy example, said Bishop William G. Curlin at a recent diocesan gathering.

"In an age which cries out for heroes in the world, my heroes are my brother priests," the bishop said during the aimual

priest

base his ministry, above

that the

all else, in

a deep-rooted passion for Jesus. "That's

anniversary celebration of priestly ordi-

always been the way with great champions of Christ," he said.

The following priests are this year's jubilarians and retiring honorees: 25th anniversary Father Tan Van Le, Father Jerome Aung Shwe, Father Wilbur

nation and recognition of service for those

Thomas, Spiritan Father Edward

retiring

from active ministry.

The Mass honored 20

who have

Charlotte.

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ther Vincent de P. Alagia, Jesuit Father

who are serv-

James A. Devereux,

served in the Diocese of

was held

at St.

on June 24, the solemnity of the

birth of

John the Baptist.

Including those jubilarians and

retir-

who were able to attend, about 80 diocesan and religious priests joined the bishop in celebrating the Mass. Principal concelebrants were Father Mauricio W. West, vicar general and chancellor; the Right Rev. Oscar C. Burnett, OSB, abbot of Belmont Abbey; and Father Paul Gary, rector of St. Patrick Cathedral.

In his homily, the bishop reflected on the joys and struggles in the life of a priest.

He commended the jubilarians and retirees for their zeal and dedication as men of God. ees

a privilege to

R.

know

these

men," the bishop said. "What a blessing for the church they are. We are privileged

Shown at the recent Mass

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immorality of direct and voluntary killing of an innocent human being," the congregation said.

The second category includes dogmatic and moral teachings "which are necessary for faithfully keeping and expounding the deposit of faith, even if they have not been proposed by the magisterium of the church as formally

gious submission of will and intellect."

The doctrinal congregation said Pope John Paul, "while not wishing to proceed to a dogmatic definition" on the ordination of men only, "intended to reaffirm that this doctrine is to be held de-

revealed."

Catholic doctrine of the infallibility of

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Pope John Paul's placing the teaching on

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ordination into the second category does

It said the fact that they have not been proposed as "formally revealed" does not diminish their authority, nor does it rule out the possibility that some day a pope or a church council will promulgate them at the higher level.

Regarding the teachings of the first and second categories, the congregation said, "it is important to emphasize that there is no difference with respect to the full and irrevocable character of the assent which is owed to these teachings."

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CAMDEN.

N.J.

—

(CNS)

The

Southern Baptist Convention "showed perception, fidelity and courage" in a

new statement on submission riage,

and

it

McHugh column

in

mar-

should be an inspiration to

Catholics, according to Bishop

James T.

of Camden, N.J. In a June 19 newspaper, the

commented on

norities

statement of essential beliefs, which drew often-critical press coverage earlier in June. The delegates voted overwhelmingly to include a phrase stating that in a marriage, the wife should "submit graciously to the servant leadership of her husband" and that a husband "should provide for, protect and lead his family." Despite other reactions that described the new clause as redefining and demeaning women's role in marriage.

Bishop McHugh said the Baptists' decision came out of an effort to be fair, objective and understanding.

IVIeeting

Orthodox Delegation,

Pope Underscores Building Unity VATICAN CITY (CNS) Catho-

—

and Orthodox must seek unity as they carry out Christ's charge to share the Gospel with the world, Pope John Paul II said. The pope met June 28 with a three-member delegation representing Ecumenical Orthodox Patriarch lics

in

mid- June, will advise the government on ways to help resolve major religious disputes in India, Mahmood told UCA News, an Asian church news agency based in Thailand.

Brazilian Cardinal Named Head

Of Congregation For Bishops VATICAN CITY (CNS) Brazil-

—

McHugh

a revision to the Baptist

and Muslims," said micommission chairperson Tahir

cially Christians

Mahmood. The committee, formed

in his diocesan

Catholic Star-Herald, Bishop

ian Cardinal

Lucas Moreira Neves, one

of the most influential Latin American

church leaders in recent years, was named by Pope John Paul II to head the Congregation for Bishops. The appointment, announced June 25, fills a key Vatican position. The congregation is in charge of preparing the pope's nominations of bishops around the world. In selecting Cardinal Moreira Neves, the pope continued a trend of appointing older prelates to top Vatican jobs. The cardinal, who turns 73 in September, replaces Cardinal Bemardin Gantin, who retired at age 76.

Attorney Says Guatemalan Army Involved In Bishop's Death WASHINGTON (CNS) A U.S.

—

attorney with ties in Guatemala says she

has learned a secret government death

squad

is

connected to the April 26 mur-

der of Auxiliary Bishop Juan Gerardi. At

delegation

Bartholomew of Constantinople. The was in Rome for the annual

Washington press conference June 25, Jennifer Harbury said a witness with ties to the military has said a Guatemalan army commando unit is in reality a no-

celebration of the feast of Sts. Peter and

torious death squad that claimed respon-

Paul, the patrons of the church of

The

pope

and

the

Rome.

patriarch

of

Constantinople have exchanged a delega-

on

their church's respective patron days since 1977. However, in 1997, for the first time, the Orthodox canceled their participation in the Vatican festivities, citing ecumenical tensions, especially in Eastern Europe.

tion

feast

Archbishop Urges Support For

New

Northern Ireland Assembly Northern Ireland (CNS) With the election process for Northem Ireland's new assembly complete, the

—

BELFAST,

primate of

all

Ireland said an environ-

ment of peace and mutual understanding is needed. Archbishop Sean Brady of Armagh, Northern Ireland, said in a statement, "Now that the people of Northern Ireland have elected the members of the new assembly, the most urgent need is for an atmosphere of peace in which trust can be established and the assembly can settle down to work." He asked people of faith to "pray that we do not squander the glorious opportunity for a

new beginning."

Jesuit Named To Government Advisory

Group On Religious Disputes

NEW ties

DELHI,

India

(CNS)

—

beating Bishop Gerardi to

sibility for

death, days after he presented a report

on

human

abuses during Guatemala's civil war. Two men have been arrested for the murder, but human rights groups say neither one committed the crime.

rights

The man

first

was arm at would have

arrested

reported to have had an injured the time of the

murder

that

made him incapable of wielding

between the Hindu majority community and the various minorities, espe-

a

is

He was ordained at Holy Cathedral by Cardinal Francis E. George, another Chicago native who was iary bishop.

Name

called back to the city just over a year

suffering from congenital heart disease, and doctors gave him no chance of survival because China's leading heart hospital did not have the proper resources

or facilities to treat him. Through perse-

verance and countless hours of hard work, Weichand enabled Yineng to come to the United States, where he received treatment at New Jersey' s Deborah Heart and Lung Center in Browns Mills. Nearly a year later, Yineng is on his way to a complete recovery, and his life is no longer in danger. Weichand' s life has changed as well. In April, she founded Gloria's Place of

Hope

Inc., a

nonprofit

organization dedicated to saving the lives

who becomes the

13th

active U.S. black Catholic bishop,

was

ago. Bishop Perry,

serving as pastor of All Saints Parish in

Milwaukee when he was named a bishop by the pope May 5.

Indian Journalist Wins UCIP Award For Promoting Dialogue

—

NEW

DELHI (CNS) Ignatius Gonsalves, an Indian-language journalist, has won the International Catholic Union of

the Press's Titus

Brandsma

award for promoting dialogue and human dignity through journalism. The award consists of a certificate and 3,000 Dutch guilders (US$1,500) from the commission for social communication of the Catholic bishops' conference of the

Netherlands. Gonsalves said he would

United

have been passed out drunk of the murder.

States.

money toward setting up a scholarship for media education and toward developing his library for students interested in media and church studies, reported UCA News, an Asian church news agency based in Thailand.

at the

time

that are available only in the

Sudanese Bishop Says Thousands

Magazine Names Catholic War Hero Most Important Canadian OTTAWA (CNS) Who' s the most

—

Of Children Kidnapped, Enslaved

VATICAN CITY (CNS)

—

A

A Cana-

Sudanese bishop said at least 3,000 children have been kidnapped for slavery in

dian weekly newsmagazine, Maclean's,

his country during the first half of 1998.

World War I hero whose cause

Bishop Macram Gassis of El Obeid, Sudan, said the Catholic Church tries to ransom the children when it can and it

important Canadian in history? says

it is

a

is now being promoted.

Gen. Georges Philias Vanier, who represented Canada in Paris and served as governor general from 1959 until his death in 1967, was "the exemplar of service and duty and courage," said the publication.

"He spoke to rich and poor in the same way ... and everywhere he talked of the joys and duties of being Canadian. Duty,

for sainthood

obligation, service

— those

are

words

But Vanier epitomized

trangement among religious communities in India. "We are deeply distressed by the increasing disaffection and dis-

who

Dover, came across the story of 1 -yearold Yineng Wang of China. Yineng was

likely die without life-saving surgeries

heroism, Canadians are inclined

es-

ing on the Internet, Weichand,

parishioner at Sacred Heart Church in

chunk of concrete used to bash the The man also was said to

bishop's head.

to avoid.

check growing

photo from Reuters

in

of children who, like Yineng, would most

that, like

estant bishop to help

CNS

Orangemen step up to a barbed-wire barricade near Drumcree Church Portadown, Northern Ireland, July 5. The march was not allowed to proceed along Garvaghy Road, a Catholic nationalist enclave.

Protestant

the

Commission for Minori-

including a Jesuit theologian and a Prot-

trust

a

has appointed a 10-member group

India's National

News

noble ideas,"

N.J.

it

all

those

said.

Woman Uses Web To Launch

Medical Mission To Needy Kids DOVER, N.J. (CNS) Little did Gloria Weichand know that one trip into cyberspace would lead her on a series of

—

lifesaving global missions.

While brows-

provides material assistance to parents trying to get their children back.

times

"Some-

we buy them back and sometimes

they are able to escape and reach areas controlled by the

SPLA,"

the rebel forces

of southern Sudan, the bishop told Fides, the the

news agency of the Congregation for Evangelization of Peoples. "The 12-

and 13-year-old girls arrive exhausted and pregnant; they are wounded spiritually and materially," he said.

Episcopal Ordination A Homecoming For Chicago's New Auxiliary CHICAGO (CNS) On June 29, Bishop-designate John N. Perry, a native of Chicago, returned after 35 years to become the archdiocese's newest auxil-

—

apply the

Gonsalves, 44,

is

a visiting professor of

media education and church history at St. Joseph Pontifical Seminary in Alwaye, Kerala state, 1,500 miles south of

New

Delhi.

Three Catholic School Principals Receive National Honor WASHINGTON (CNS) Three

—

CathoHc school principals have been selected as 1998 National Distinguished Principals, an award presented by the U.S. Department of Education with the National Association of Elementary School Principals. The winning principals are: Joan Bransfield of the School

of

St.

Mary

in

Lake

Forest,

111.,

Chicago

Archdiocese; Sister Barbara Davis, a Sister

of Charity, of

St.

Mary School

in

Shelby, Ohio, Toledo Diocese; and Karen Fasanella of Our Lady of the Magnificat School in Kinnelon, N.J..

Paterson Diocese.

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Filmmakers Say Exploring Cardinal's Life Changed Their Lives

By BILL

DALLAS

HOWARD

Cook

— As film docu-

1993 of sexual abuse.

in

It

also

live a life that

comes to an end with great

shows how he learned to embrace the media during his stmggle with cancer,

dignity."

mentarians, Martin Doblmeier and Frank Frost understand that each project they

diagnosed in June 1995.

work on

Doblmeier and Frost felt viewers needed to see the personal side of Cardinal Bemardin.

"In the cardinal, I saw one person

and the contact he had with the cardinal' friends and family.

"You get your name by the company you keep, and we met some extraordinary people. Meeting them has given me a sense that the cardinal lives on in the community of friends he left," he said.

But

(CNS)

will impact their lives. little

did they expect the depth

of change they would experience while

working

last

year on a film on the

life

of

the late Cardinal Joseph L. Bemardin of Chicago.

"I think I was changed forever in some ways," Doblmeier told the Texas Catholic, newspaper of the Dallas Diocese. "I understand what true courage is and what it takes."

"He taught me a lot about tolerance and the need to find common ground," Frost added.

Doblmeier and Frost co-produced "Bemardin," a one-hour film that was to

who was the consummate diplomat, a who really forged ahead on the

person

in July.

sion in

6 and

The film

Common Ground

Initiative

so

into a study of the cardinal

'

s

at

it

the public's

age 68.

"He wound up getting the headline from Newsweek, Teaching Us How to Die.' Doblmeier

gradual open-

in Chicago from Cincinnati.

"Bemardin" also explores in-depth

he arrived

said.

"It sort

of sets the standard of

you're going to be accepting of your

the cardinal successfully countered

allegations

the church being persecuted,

"His death was so public. There was watch on his life. He created an expectation, whether it was intentional or not, that he would die well,"

ing of his heart to the public shortly after

how

much

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death.

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Frost came to share Doblmeier' s con-

WW in ^0ur

the cardinal

was suffering

he was so sick."

And when he learned it was terminal, "he was able to embrace it with great peace and helped all of us very peacefully," Msgr. Velo said.

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Msgr. Velo, appointed president of the Catholic Church Extension Society in February 1994, had been the cardinal's administrative assistant and remained a close friend and confidante.

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I

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Doblmeier and Frost also stressed

tions that

plishments in social justice, including his

who had met

how important Msgr. Kenneth Velo was

abuse) allegations, there

7.

humorous

said Frost,

"And even though I knew him, I learned an awful lot more by working cades.

way

his

aired

a

wasn't close to (the cardinal), but

the cardinal several times over three de-

filmmaking process.

"When you have two producers, sometimes you get different ways of looking at things. We used to joke when we were having a creative quarrel that this is Cardinal Bemardin ... we have to get back to the table and resolve this peacefully," he said. "Even though that was in a humorous vein, that was one of the things that I think I'll never look at the same way again the need to find

Doblmeier said.

"Then during the last three years of life, which begins with the (sexual

issues,"

on public televithe Diocese of Charlotte on July

Catholic

On

standing issues and the value of each one

of the people that came forward in the

debut on most public television stations

"I

knew him,"

I

Frost felt an impact from interviews

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July 10, 1998

Study Finds Links Between

By JERRY FILTEAU

WASHINGTON

(CNS)

384 parishes with one or two vocations fell somewhere between the other two sets of parishes on all indicators. ing

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

Parishes with a Catholic elemen-

and

tary school

at least

tant pastor are far

one

more

assis-

In the survey of recently ordained

who were asked about characterof the home parish in which they spent most of their life up to the age of found results similar to those 16,

likely to

priests,

produce new priestly vocations than parishes with no school and no assistant priest, according to a

istics

CARA

study released June 21.

The study also found that parishes with no priestly vocations in the past 20 years are generally smaller and less likely to offer

given by pastors.

Compared with priests who were their home parish's only recent vocation,

Mass

roles or service

young people.

found

home parish

volvement.

mulwere more likely to say they frequently preach on vocations, speak about priesthood to parishioners and perIt

said their

had multiple vocations were more likely to report that the parish had an elementary school, at least one parochial vicar and more opportunities for youth in-

votions, youth Bible study, youth

groups, or

who

those priests

regular Marian or eucharistic de-

projects for

Vbcations

Parisli Life, Priestly

Those from multiple-vocation par-

that pastors in

ishes were also slightly more likely than those from one- vocation parishes to report that the "example of a priest I knew"

tiple-vocation parishes

sonally invite others to consider

or a "personal invitation from a priest" had been a very important factor in their

the priesthood.

own

The findings "show

vocation decision.

that the

shape of parish life has a direct impact on a vocation decision and suggest that personal attitudes about vocations originate in a parMsgr. James P. Lisante, pastor of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in West Hempstead, ish context," said the Center for N.Y., talks with Paul and Sean O'Donoghue on the front steps of the rectory. St. Applied Research in the Thomas is in the 20 percent of U.S. parishes generating multiple vocations in recent Apostolate. decades.

CARA, an independent Catholic research agency based at Georgetown University in Washington, conducted the study for the Committee on Vocations of the National Conference

ishes,

cent said the parish had a parochial vicar,

said the parish offered

all or most of that 64 percent had an elementary

or assistant pastor, for

of Catholic Bishops.

time, and

For its data, in late 1997 and early 1998 CARA obtained 1,012 responses to

school. Sixty-six percent reported regudevotions and 77 percent Marian devotions.

By contrast, among pastors who reported zero vocations, only 26 percent lar parish eucharistic

a questionnaire mailed to a national sam-

pling of pastors and 2.103 responses from a similar questionnaire mailed to all diocesan priests ordained from 1992 to 1996.

Of the pastors surveyed, 204 re-

had a parochial vicar and 28 percent an elementary school. Forty-six percent reported regular parish eucharistic devo-

ported three or more vocations from their

tions

current parish in the past 20 years, while

424 reported no new vocations from

and 62 percent Marian devotions.

In response to a series of questions

about opportunities for youth involve-

the

among

parish in that time.

ment

The median size of parishes reportmore vocations in the past 20 years was 1,300 families, while the median size of zero-vocation parishes was 500 famiUes.

vocation parishes 70 percent of the pastors said the parish offered Mass roles;

ing three or

t

Among

The study found that among pastors who reported multiple vocations, 58 per-

in parish life,

the multiple-

69 percent, service projects; 67 percent, youth groups; and 39 percent, youth Bible study groups.

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zero-vocation par-

Mass roles

for youth; 49 percent, service projects; 49 percent, youth groups; and 25 percent, youth Bible study groups.

"Parishes producing multiple vocations differ from those that

do not,"

CARA

&^

Mon-Sat 10-6pm, Sun l-6pni

A posirive

role

ieod ether

who

model and

men

emm^mwi from a priet mn

to the priesthood. Pertent of pastors

soid they frequently or Âťery frequently,,.

said. "Further,

many

of these differences are ones over which parishes have

some

control."

In

its

report

CARA

did not

break out separately the findings on parish life and youth opportunities in those parishes whose pastors reported one or two vocations over the past 20 years.

But its summation of all 1,012 responses to the questionnaire indicated that the remain-

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Six Mercy Sisters Celebrate Jubilees By

JIMMY ROSTAR

community

Stajf Writer

BELMONT — Six Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina were recognized recently for 60, 50 and 25 years of service at a jubilee celebration in Belmont, home of the

regional community.

sisters'

Sister Mary Annette McBennett, SisMary Edward Brennan, Sister Mary Alma Pangelinan, Sister Soledad Aguilo, ter

Sister ter Jill at

Martha Elizabeth Hoyle and SisKatherine Weber were honored

a eucharistic liturgy June 13 in Sacred

Heart Convent's Cardinal Gibbons Chapel.

A reception followed in Curtin

Hall, located in the

Mercy Administra-

tion Center.

The jubilees

are based

on the

sisters'

anniversaries of being received into the

Mercy community. The of North Carolina

is

Sisters of Mercy

a regional

commu-

nity of the pontifical religious institute

of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas.

The following

are biographical

sketches of this year's jubilarians.

•

Sister

Mary Annette McBennett

celebrates her

diamond jubilee

A Fayetteville, N.C, native.

in 1998.

Mary of Mercy

Sister

Annette entered the Sisters

FOUR GREAT NAMES

in

August 1937. She was

ceived in February 1938, and

made

American

re-

her

Sister

Mary Edward Brennan

community. She made her

barking on her religious

life,

August 1956. She served as a catechist and teacher in Guam during the '50s, and in 1963 came to Belmont. In North Caro-

Guam.

Mercy

a master of fine arts degree, she

quently invited to speak to

in

artists'

is fre-

groups

and submit her work for shows and festivals. She has taught in Guam, Florida and in several western North Carolina

cel-

schools. Currently, she teaches art at the

University of North Carolina at Char-

final

em-

She continues

lotte.

the native

sional

artist,

to

work

as a profes-

creating jewelry and other

items from a variety of materials.

of Belfast, Northern Ireland, served as a

physiotherapy technician during World

•

Sister

Martha Elizabeth Hoyle

War II. A registered therapist and X-ray

ebrates 25 years as a Sister of

technologist, she ministered in St. Joseph's Hospital in Asheville for two years before beginning a 27-year teaching ministry in Charlotte at Mercy Hospital's School of Radiology. She has also been involved in several national radiological associations. Each day the veteran raises, lowers and salutes the

1998.

cel-

Mercy in Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, this Cooleemee, N.C, native worked as a charge nurse in Mercy

A

graduate of the

Hospital in Charlotte before entering the Sisters of

Mercy community

in

Septem-

ber 1972. She helped establish a skilled now and assisted living care wing

—

—

Marian Hall at the motherhouse Belmont. She made her final profession in 1978, and then embarked on a teaching and nursing ministry in Florida and western North CaroHna. Since 1991, called in

she has served in

many ways at the House

of Mercy in Belmont, a residential ity for

facil-

men and women in the final stages

of AIDS. She currently serves

MITSUBISHI E.

Sister Mary Edward Brennan

August 1972 and was received the following year. An enthusiastic artist with

visitation program.

6951

Mary

A native of Tamuning, this silver

jubilarian joined the Sisters of

at St.

Tho-

mas Aquinas Church in Charlotte, where she facilitates a homebound parishioner

I

Sister

Annette McBennett

Una, she has ministered in the fields of food service, hospitality and finance.

• Sister Soledad Aguilo is the second of this year's jubilarians born in

KNOW

to

A

in

years after entering and being received

profession in August 1953. Before

cel-

Guam, she entered the Sisters of Mercy community in Guam in December 1947, was received in December 1948 and made her final profession native of Agana,

ebrates her golden jubilee in 1998, 50 into the

Mary Alma Pangelinan

ebrates her golden jubilee in 1998.

vent residents.

•

flag at the motherhouse.

Sister

•

February 1943. She has ministered in schools throughout North Carolina and in Guam, where she was sent in 1946 as one of three sisters who established a new foundation there.

She has served as novice directress for the community, has been involved in several national education and library associations, and has held the position of parliamentarian of the sisters senate for the Diocese of Charlotte. Much of her work since the late 1970s has involved pastoral care. She founded the pastoral care departments at St. Joseph's Hospital in Asheville and at Mercy Hospital in Charlotte. She returned to the motherhouse in 1996, when she initiated a reading room and library for Sacred Heart Confinal profession in

She also uses her

computer and photographic

skills to de-

sign various graphic products.

Independence

Sister Martha

Sister

Elizabeth Hoyle

Katherine

Sister Jill Katherine

•

Weber is one of

three silver jubilarians this year.

From

Mount Vernon, N.Y.,

she credits a

knew

as a youth with

Franciscan nun she

leading her toward a religious vocation.

She earned a bachelor's degree from Sacred Heart College in Belmont in 1972.

She entered the Sisters of Mercy commuaround the same time and was ac-

nity

cepted in 1973. Her past 25 years have

focused on education; she has taught and administered in Charlotte, Belmont and Salisbury, and has also earned three master's degrees. In recent years, she has ministered through physical therapy to

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Diocesan News Briefs comments, at

call the producer,

Mark Hite,

(919) 821-9734.

Single Again Catholics GREENSBORO The Single Again Catholics group meets in the

—

Greensboro area for social and spiritual gatherings. Call Mike Bohen, (336) 3737358, or Patrick Tracey (336) 545-6939,

years of preparation for the year 2000 as called for

Young Adult

Ministry GREENSBORO A young adult ministry group meets each first and third Sunday at Helen's House after the 7 p.m.

Mass. For more information, call Julia

—

(330) 856-9664.

ASHEVILLE Basilica of St.

—

The docents of the Lawrence provide tours

of the historic church following each weekend Mass. The Mass schedule is Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. (Spanish Mass). For more information, call the parish office at (828) 252-6042.

Catholic Home-School Support ASHEVILLE The Catholic As-

—

sociation of Family Educators, a Catho-

hc home-school support group, meets for biweekly "park days" and monthly "moms' meetings" during the summer.

Call Sheryl OUgny, (828) 298-0336, or Denise Vish, (828) 645-6990, for more information.

Parish Anniversary

CHARLOTTE — The 50th anniversary of Our

Lady of Assumption Church commemorated Aug. 14 at a 7 p.m.

Mass celebrated by Bishop William G. is

Curlin; Jesuit Father Francis Gillespie, pastor;

and former pastors.

A dessert re-

Anyone with photographs related to the parish over the ception follows the Mass.

past half-century are invited to submit

them

for a special display

by calling

Mary Kay Crotty, (704) 536-5452.

Hibernians Install Division,

Welcome

National Director CHARLOTTE The national director of the Ladies Ancient Order of

—

Hibernians, Cathie Linton,

came to Char-

June 20 for installation of the order's first ladies division in North Carolina. At the June meeting, charter members and the following board of directors were installed: Linda Hart, president; Cheryl Jones, vice president; Helen Gassen, recording secretary; Breda Dunne, financial secretary; Julie Byrne, treasurer; Margaret Shannon, historian; Linda Hannon, chairman of missions; Mary Milan, chairman of Catholic; Patricia Wilkie, mistress at arms; and lotte

lic

whose motto is "FriendUnity and Christian Charity."

organization

ship,

Members must be and

Irish

by

HICKORY — Engaged Encounter, weekend of

a

Spanish Rosary

NEWTON — The rosary is prayed

sponsored by the Diocese of Charlotte at the Catholic Conference Center Sept. 4-6 and Nov. 1315. Call (800) 849-2620 for registration and availability information. is

Americas

— The CathoUc Daughters

of the Americas group Assisi

Monday

Church parish

Church members. For at

CHARLOTTE

— An exhibit on

Belmont Abbey College and Monastery is at Museum of the New South, 324 N. College St., through Jan. 2, 1999. The compilation of archival images and artifacts captures the essence of the abbey and provides a glimpse of the people and events that have shaped its unique spirit

and rich history. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 1 1 a.m.5 p.m. Admission is $5 for families, $2 for adults, and $1 for students, seniors and teachers. Admission is free each second Saturday. For more information, call (704) 333-1887.

Ultreya

CHARLOTTE — Ultreya Christian

communities meet monthly

is

at St. Francis of eager to welcome new

details, call Gail

(704) 726-0701.

MAGGIE VALLEY — "Be Still and Know That I Am God" is a July 26- Aug. 1

at

1

6:30 p.m.

at

Support

SYLVA those

who

—A

are

vorced, or with

support group for widowed, separated, di-

new

or unresolved grief

ish office at (828) 586-9496.

The Catholic News & Herald welcomes parish, school, agency and organization news briefs and releases for publication in the Diocesan News Briefs page. Please limit submissions to 200 words. The deadline for the News Briefs page is 10 days before the publication date.

Due

to

a steadily increasing back-

log, The Catholic News & Herald can no longer accept unsolicited photographs for publication. Readers with

photograph ideas are encouraged to contact

Mike Krokos,

editor, at (704)

370-

3330.

ting focusing

on peaceful contemplation

of God's greatness. "Praying the Psalms

Around The State Diocesan Lay Ministry Training Program The Charlotte Diocese's two-year lay ministry program begins in the fall in Arden, Charlotte and Greensboro for persons wishing to be affirmed in their present ministry, upgrade their catechist or religion teacher certification, or fulfill the prerequisite for the permanent diaconate. The academic program is designed to help participants appreciate and more fully understand the call to ministry by virtue of their baptism. For details, send name, address and phone number to Office of Lay Ministry, Diocese of Charlotte, 1123 S. Church St., Charlotte, NC 28203, or call (704) 370-3213.

in Charlotte

and ideas for Church fellowship hall on second Fridays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. and on fourth Sundays at apostolic action in the St. Gabriel

Matthew Church

at

Widowed, Separated, Divorced

nature retreat in a serene mountain set-

to share experiences, prayer

St.

Stewart

Living Waters Retreats

in the St. Gabriel

center.

Belmont Abbey Exhibit

The

Catholic Daughters Of

LENOIR

Spanish each Friday St. Joseph Church.

spiritual counseling for

There are currently 28

every third

cost

meets each third Friday at St. Mary Church at 7 p.m. For details, call the par-

Engaged Encounter

or the wife or mother of a Hibernian.

with ladies divisions. To join, call Helen Gassen at (704) 542-9406. Meetings are

The

364-3344.

descent or adoption states in the U.S.

II.

register, get

in

practicing Catholics

birth,

To

or receive a retreat

payment for applicants of Course One of the Loyola Institute for Ministry Extension program (LIMEX) will be hosted in Greensboro at St. Paul the Apostle Church on July 1 8 from 1-3 p.m.

For details, call Joanna Case at (704) 362-0013, or Connie Milligan at (704)

engaged couples,

Mary Kay Crotty, sentinel.

The women' s order is an Irish Catho-

$260.

schedule, write to the Living Waters CathoUc Reflection Center, 103 Living Waters Lane, Maggie Valley, NC 2875 1 call (704) 926-3833, or send a fax to (704) 926-1997.

LIMEX Registration

Basilica Tours

is

more information

GREENSBORO — Registration and tuition

St. Matthew Church Brownie Troop #1 083 was recently recognized as the Charlotte chapter of the National Society of Fundraising Executives' (NSFRE) outstanding philanthropic youth group. Shown receiving the award from NSFRE member Cassandra Tidings Harris are troop members Stephanie Shaheen and Shannon Kelley. The Brownie troop was recognized for their outreach efforts to assist crew members of the USS Charlotte. The girls collected more than 140 donated boxes of cookies for the submarine's crewmen stationed in the Persian Gulf.

by Pope John Paul

of each retreat

for details.

at

with the Voice of Christ" is an Aug. 2-8 retreat focusing on the recitation of the Psalter in the Liturgy of the Hours as an experience of the praying church as the body of Christ. "Jubilee Spirituality" is an Aug. 9-15 retreat focusing on the three

p.m. Call

Don

CHARLOTTE — A Curlin July 12 at 4 p.m. in 3 p.m. For

Catholic Television Programs GREENSBORO Dominican FaMichael Burke presents a series of half-hour programs on the Catholic faith and spirituality on GCTV, Greensboro Community Television, each Sunday at

tual gift'" is the

6 p.m. Episodes are repeated each Thursday at 7 p.m. The programs are produced by the Diocese of Raleigh. If you have

Patrick Cathedral. Prayer teams will be available at call Josie at (704)

— A charismatic Mass

the Maryfield Nursing

—

St.

more information,

HIGH POINT

or Cheryl Bohlen, (704) 542-1741, for more information.

ther

Charismatic Mass Mass is celebrated by Bishop William G.

charismatic

Home chapel

at

is

527-4676.

celebrated each third Thursday in

7:30 p.m.

Carmelite Retreat 'Come and see,' 'Follow me,' 'You lack no spiritheme of a Secular (Third) Order Discalced Carmelites-sponsored silent retreat Nov. 20-22/23 at the Avila Retreat Center. Cost is $105 for three days, or $150 if you option to stay until Nov. 23. To register, send a check for $15 payable to OCDS to Kathy Smith, 3619 Courtland Dr., Durham, NC 27707. For more information, call (919) 493-2712.

DURHAM — "Jesus said,

The Catholic News

July 10, 1998

World And National News Jewish Professional

Women

have urged Congress to override President CUnton's veto of the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban of 1997. In their June letter to the lawmakers, the women said the ban was a measure "widely supported by a consensus of the American people Democrat and Republican, conservative and liberal, Jewish and Christian." The letter campaign was organized by the Institute for Religious Values, a Bethesda-based group that also sent a letter to Congress from more than 80 rabbis who oppose partial-birth abortion.

Signers included actress Lainie Kazan;

—

the 450-year-old Catholic

condemna-

tions of Lutheran teaching about

how

people are justified and saved no longer apply, the Vatican said. The Pontifical

Council for Promoting Christian Unity announced June 25 that the Vatican had approved the Lutheran-Catholic "Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification," although it called for further disration said

Roman

Catholics and

Lutherans both agree that salvation is a totally free gift of God and cannot be earned by performing good works, but rather is reflected in good works.

singers Marilyn Michaels and Julie

Catholic-Lutheran Declaration

Seen Aiding Local Ecumenism

Ital-

as a

missionary in Brazil for almost 30 years as he was returning to the mission. Father Leo Commissari, a priest of the Diocese of Imola, Italy, was shot three times. His body was discovered near the mission outside Sao Paolo in his car with his seat belt still fastened. His wallet was empty.

Bishop Giuseppe Fabiani of Imola told Vatican Radio June 22 the motive for the murder of the 56-year-old priest may have been robbery. However, he said, it also could have been a vendetta because the priest made people uncomfortable as he tried to educate and empower the poor and fight crime and injustice.

was murdered June 20

Senate, House Pass Tax Credit Bills, But Veto Promised

WASHINGTON

(CNS)

—

Al-

though both the House and Senate passed bills in June to give tax credits to parents saving for school expenses, the

mea-

enough votes to override a promised veto by President Clinton. Msgr. Thomas McDade, the sures failed to get

U.S. Catholic bishops' education secretary, called the savings

account legisla-

A South Korean woman

Christian

carries a sign inviting

go

WASHINGTON

—A

(CNS)

lead-

ing U.S. Catholic ecumenist said he hopes the new Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification will encourage ecumenically active Catholic and Lutheran parishes and challenge the inactive ones. To Catholic and Lutheran parishes that have worked together and developed bonds of understanding and trust, "this declaration will be a source of great joy," said Christian Brother Jef-

to

people to church to

overcome the

cussion on three points. The joint decla-

Budd; syndicated columnist Mona Charen; and author Midge Decter.

Italian Missionary In Brazil

—

Briefs

Agreement On Justification VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Most of

—

ian

despair brought about by South Korea's financial crisis. Religious organizations have launched a nationwide campaign to help ease the effects of high

unemployment.

frey Gros, associate director of the U.S.

Catholic bishops' Secretariat for Ecu-

regardless of whether the welfare recipi-

The bill would profrom imposing a family cap welfare programs at the risk

menical and Interreligious Affairs and

ent has another child.

Catholic staff officer for the U.S. Catho-

hibit states

lic-Lutheran dialogue. For local congre-

under

gations that are

still

from each

he

wary of or

distant

should be a great call to conversion, to deepen our understanding of one another and to enother,

ter into situations

said, "this

of joint prayer, com-

mon witness and dialogue."

Workers Have Right To Organize, Group Says

—

CHICAGO (CNS) The Chicagobased National Interfaith Committee for Worker Justice sponsored nationwide hearings June 24 and released a theological statement in support of workers' rights to organize. "All religions believe in jus-

United Methodist Bishop James DeWitt, committee presitice," said retired

their

federal

Temporary Assistance

to

—

Congress and President Clinton to overturn Attorney General Janet Reno's recent decision not to prosecute doctors

who

participate in assisted suicide un-

der Oregon's

people

we

new

"The millions of

law.

serve are already being cut off

from adequate medical coverage as we move toward a 'bottom-line' approach

Mary Jane Owen, executive director of the National Catholic Office for Persons with Dis-

metabolic disorders.

abilities, said she was "appalled by Reno's decision and puzzled by her apparent misunderstanding of what consti-

Catholic-Orthodox Commision To Meet Next Year In Maryland The joint BALTIMORE (CNS)

medical profes-

Catholic-Orthodox International Commission for Theological Dialogue will meet for the first time in the Western Hemisphere next year. Cardinal William H. Keeler of Baltimore said July 2. The meeting will take place June 7-15, 1999, at Mount St. Mary's College and Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md., which is part of the Baltimore Archdiocese. Cardinal Keeler, the only U.S. Catholic bishop on the commission, first extended the invitation several years ago and reiterated it last October when Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople visited Baltimore and became the first ecumenical patriarch to preach in a U.S. Catho-

management of health

care," said

Kent A. Peters, who chairs the board of

solid education for their children." "I

relationships as well," he said in releas-

for Persons with Disabilities.

children by signing this said in a statement.

House Votes To Block FDA Approval Of Abortion Pills (CNS) A prospokeswoman for the U.S. Catholic

WASHINGTON life

—

bishops said she was delighted by the June 24 legislation passed by the House barring the government from using tax-

payer money to test, develop or approve of abortion-inducing drugs such as RU486. "RU-486 has been moving along near public distribution as if nothing could be done to stop it," said Helen

damental voice for justice in the workplace is a union. Workers deserve to have this voice without fear and harassment."

Would Ban States From Enacting Welfare Family Caps Bill

WASHINGTON

—

tutes the proper role of

sionals in addressing the depression, pain

Christopher Smith, R-N.J., has introduced

and fear their patients are experiencing."

Group Protests Stations Carved

legislation that

would bar

states

from im-

posing family caps on welfare recipients.

An announcement from Smith's office the

Accused Of Sex Abuse

when

protest church authorities' refusal to re-

sion

bill

was debated

a welfare revi-

in 1995, after he

failed an earlier bid to get a nationwide

ily

Artist

LONDON (CNS) — A group of vic-

tims of childhood sexual abuse held a

dated family caps

mation for the U.S. bishops' Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities. But she said the margin of approval in the House vote of 223-202 is "enough of a sign" that there

By

lawmaker successfully blocked implementation of nationwide man-

said the

ban

a will to stop the drug's production.

(CNS)

Rep.

Alvare, director of planning and infor-

is

"And a fun-

ing the theological statement.

in place.

There are 23

states

with fam-

caps in effect. Under their provisions,

states limit the

number of

children for

which the mother

will receive additional

welfare benefits.

Once

number is more money

that

reached, the state will pay no

of the San Diego Diocese challenged participants to examine how the quality of life for people with Down syndrome is measured. More than 100 members of Human Life International, prolife coordinators and parents of children with Down syndrome attended. The keynote speaker told participants that gains in improving the overall health of people with Down syndrome are virtually ignored by many in the medical community because these health gains do not their IQ. Dr. Kent MacLeod, the is the owner and founder of Nutri-Chem, a pharmacological company that conducts research into the connection between nutrition and certain

to the

directors of the National Catholic Office

and legislation," he

— A seminar

tries

sonal relationships, but in our corporate

dem-

Down Syndrome (CNS)

Disabled Advocates Urge Reversal Of Reno Ruling On Suicide Drugs WASHINGTON (CNS) Catholic advocates for the disabled have called on

dent. "Justice applies not only in our per-

to families

SAN DIEGO

hosted by the Office for Social Minis-

to

commitment

Of Those With

Needy

Families block grant funds.

"good public poHcy" whose aim is "assist parents who want to provide a

strongly urge President Clinton to

survivor's group, said the purpose of the June 27 vigil was to pray for Gill's victims and all victims of abuse.

Session Looks At Improving Health

of losing their share of $16.5 biUion in

tion

onstrate his

15

Vatican Accepts Lutheran-Catholic

Oppose Partial-Birth Abortion Thirty BETHESDA, Md. (CNS) Jewish women in various professions

Murdered VATICAN CITY (CNS) An priest who had been working

& Herald

vigil outside

move artist

Westminster Cathedral

Stations of the Cross carved

to

by an

accused of sexual abuse. The Chris-

Sexyal Abuse group has been asking cathedral authorities and Cardinal George Basil Hume of Westminster to remove the stone panels carved by Eric Gill. Margaret Kennedy, coordinator of the London-based tian Survivors of

improve

keynoter,

—

lic

church.

16

The Catholic News

& Herald

July 10, 1998

Bishops' Message To Parents Of Homosexuals Revised, Reissued

By JERRY FILTEAU WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S.

you anxiety such

bishops' Committee on Marriage and

Always

Family has reissued "Always Our Children," a pastoral message addressed to parents of homosexual children, after making several revisions that were

Our

cleared through the Vatican.

A

The Vatican Congregation

Children

Pastoral Message to

Parents of Homosexual Children

for the

Doctrine of the Faith "has reviewed the textual modifications and has told us it

Suggestions (or Pastoral

as

what the child

is

choosing to read or view in the media, intense friendships and other such observable characteristics and tendencies."

It goes on to say: "What is called for on the part of parents is an approach which does not presume that your child has developed a homosexual orientation and which will help you maintain a loving relationship, while you provide sup-

Minisim

mittee chairman, in a letter June 26 to

encouragement and moral guidance. Parents must always be vigilant about their children's behavior and exercise responsible interventions

the U.S. bishops.

when

is

satisfied with the result,"

port, information,

said Bishop

Thomas J. O'Brien of Phoenix, the com-

was the addiwhich says homosexual orientation in itself "cannot be considered sinful." The footnote quotes from the "Catechism of the Catholic Church": "This inclination, which is objectively disordered, constitutes for most a trial."

A fourth modification was the deletion from the text of a quote from the catechism, "Everyone ... should acknowl-

He

that a

said because of "several misunit

was

is-

sued last Oct. 1, his committee worked out the changes, in consultation with Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk, head of the bishops' Committee on Doctrine.

Bishop Anthony M. Pilla of Cleveland, president of the conference, then submitted the changes to the Vatican's doctrinal congregation for review, he said.

The bishops received copies of the revised text in the June 26 maihng.

The revised version was also published in the July 2 issue of Origins, the Catholic

News Service documentary

ser-

changes highhghted in bold print within the text and spelled out in marginal notes.

"Always Our Children" urges parents with an adolescent or adult child who is homosexual to "respond lovingly" and never to break off contact or reject the child, whatever emotions and conflicts vice, with the

arise.

"Your

may need you and

child

family

now more than ever," it

or she

is still

It

the

says.

the

"He

same person."

says loving an adult child does not

mean approving "In fact,

all

of his or her choices.

you may need

tain aspects

to challenge cer-

of a lifestyle which you find

objectionable,"

it

says.

Seven modifications were made the original pastoral statement substitutions,

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This is the cover to the U.S. bishops' revised pastoral document "Always Our Children."

The document, addressed

to

parents of homosexual children, includes several modifications of the first document, which was released last year. in the text,

and two additions

in the

form

with some homosexual behaviors as part of the process of coming to terms with sexual identity."

It said that "isolated acts do not make someone homosexual" and suggested

such adolescent confusion, "sometimes the best approach may be a 'wait-and-see' attitude, while you try to maintain a trusting relationship and provide various kinds of support, information and encouragement."

The revised version refers to an adolescent "displaying traits which cause that during

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common good

does justify

its

being

taken into account, as noted by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith

'Some Considerations Concerning the Response to Legislative Proposals on the in

Nondiscrimination of Homosexual Persons,' 1992, No. 11."

The final revision shortens an original passage which advised those in church ministry: "Use the words 'homosexual,' 'gay,' 'lesbian' in honest and accurate ways, especially from the pulpit. In various and subtle ways you can give people 'permission' to talk about homosexual issues among themselves and let them know that you're also willing to talk with them."

The revised passage reads simply: "When speaking publicly, use the words 'homosexual,' 'gay' and 'lesbian' in honest and accurate ways."

That change is the only revision in

nal section of

of every person created in God's image

and about sexuality as a

—

the

same context

gift

from God

as that of the origi-

nal catechism statement

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the overall

topic of the pastoral statement could lead

tity" as

A second modified passage, discussways to "seek appropriate help for your child and for yourself originally referred to adolescents "experimenting

revision

orientation has a clear relevance, the

the pastoral recommendations to parents

One change was a single word, from describing sexual orientation as "a fundamental dimension of one's personality" to "a deep-seated dimension of one's

ing

The

adds a footnote: "In matters where sexual

edge and accept his sexual identity."

Although the quotation was placed

readers to misunderstand "sexual iden-

personality."

a homosexual orientation.

in a paragraph about the inherent dignity

of footnotes.

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third modification

tion of a footnote to a passage

pastoral statement."

derstandings of the text" since

necessary."

A

"The core message, tone and direc'Always Our Children' remain the same as in the first printing," Bishop O'Brien said. "The modifications have been made in order to ensure the completeness and to clarify the intent of this tion of

and behaviors" toward those with

titudes

all

meaning "sexual orientation."

Following a passage on the call of people to chastity, whatever their state

and the need to struggle against sin and draw strength from the sacraments of penance and Eucharist, the rein life,

and church ministers which form the

fi-

"Always Our Children."

In both versions the document suggests a variety of ways including counseling and pastoral assistance from

—

church agencies and the use of churchfor parents to based support groups work through the flood of emotions and

—

accompany discov-

tensions that often

ery of an adolescent or adult child's ho-

mosexual orientation and establish communication and love.

trust,

Its calls for respect for the dignity

of homosexual

men and women and

vised version adds a paragraph: "Further-

Christian understanding and care for

more, as homosexual persons 'dedicate their lives to understanding the nature of God's personal call to them, they will be able to celebrate the sacrament of penance more faithfully and receive the

them remain

Lord's grace so freely offered there in order to convert their hves more fully to The quotation in the paragraph

his way.'"

from

Vatican doctrinal the congregation's 1986 letter, "The Pastoral Care of Homosexual Persons."

A sixth revision deals with the is

document's statement, "Nothing in the Bible or in Catholic teaching can be used

intact.

fundamental message to parents, and communicating

Its

to continue loving

with a homosexual son or daughter, untouched.

The modified text of "Ahvays Our Children" Publication No. 5-131 for English, is available from No. 5-130for Spanish

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and Promotion

Services, for $1.25

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