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News & Herald Volume 4 Number 40 » July

Serving Catholics in Western North Carolina in the Diocese of Charlotte

7,

1995

New Endowment Fund

To Help Educate Seminarians JOANN KEANE

By

Associate Editor "/ am encouraged by the number of men applying for our diocesan seminary program. While recognizing the decrease in the past 20 years in vocations to the priesthood and religious life, there must also be acknowledged a renewed interest in recentyears. This is certainly evidenced by the numbers who are steppingforward to discern whether God might be calling them to a priestly vocation in service of the Church. In this diocese, we have a rich diversity of men coming from different nationalities and different vocations in life. " Bishop William G. Curlin

—

The Diocese of Charlotte counts self fortunate to have

it-

such an abundance

to his

of seminarians and candidates for the

ing diocese. Growth equals priestly needs,

men will lead

and Nussbaum calls the need for priests one of the most serious concerns for the diocese. "While we currently have a number of seminarians, we also have the

seminary. After

all,

these

the faithful in the future. Vocations are

very important for the future welfare of this diocese.

"Our future

priests are willing to

responsibility to educate them."

Nussbaum backed up

offer their life to the service of God

and the service of the Church," said Bishop Curlin.

an expensive proposition to ful-

It's fill

these educational needs.

Not unlike

other institutions of higher learning, semi-

nary education expenses are on the

rise.

approximately $20,000 a year to educate a seminarian in today's vocation program," said Bishop Curlin. "This is why we plead with the people of God in the Diocese of Charlotte to be generous in helping our seminarians through their seminary years."

An endowment fund earmarked for seminary education may be the first step on the road to educational security for seminarians in this diocese.

"It costs

— —

In

the most solemn

moment of the

diaconate ordination, Bishop William G.

hands on the head on Rev. Mr. Edwin Rodriguez, one of 1 men ordained to the permanent diaconate July 1 at St. Gabriel Church in

Curlin lays his

Photo by JOANN

Charlotte.

New Permanent Deacons

11

KEANE

Join

Ordained Ministry Of Diocese By

BOB GATELY

The bishop noted

Editor

"Receive the Gospel of Christ whose herald you now are. Believe what you read, teach what you believe and practice what you teach."

With these words, Bishop William G. Curlin admitted 1 1 men to the ordained ministry of the Diocese of Char-

permanent deacons. The members of the fourth class of permanent deacons for the diocese were ordained lotte as

July

1

at a liturgy

of ordination

at St.

Gabriel Church in Charlotte.

The

ordinations,

which followed a

three-year formation period, brought to 62 the number of permanent deacons actively serving in the diocese.

Two men

who moved

to the diocese after being ordained in other dioceses are awaiting transfer of their faculties.

The class was the last whose formation was directed by Msgr. Anthony Kovacic who retired July 1 as vicar of Pemanent Diaconate.

Paying tribute to Msgr. Kovacic during the Mass, Bishop Curlin noted that "he' s just retiring from this job. He' s not retiring as a priest and I'll have some

the

other things for

him

to do."

The Seminary Fund

is

the latest out-

growth of the Diocesan Foundation, and the brainchild of Greensboro executive Vic Nussbaum.

As president of the Diocesan Foun-

that as a priest of

—

NASHVILLE, Speakers

Tenn. (CNS)

—

cians during the Holocaust "started from

cons in the United States.

In his homily at the Mass, Bishop Curlin told the new deacons they were being "sent back into your communities to set them on fire with Jesus." He said they now join priests and bishops as members of the ordained ministry and "God lives in us in a very unique way.

He said all ordained ministers have a

in Nashville decried the current state of

to

"responsibility to help our brothers and

rather than saves

first class

of permanent dea-

sisters find Jesus in the

affairs

while

at the

on life issues in the United States the same time they forecast a

at

brighter future for pro-lifers.

In the opening general session, Earl

not worthy

executive director David

O'Steen said June 30 that in years past the national pro-life group devoted 99 percent of

its

attention to the abortion

Although the end-of-life issues are often more complex than abortion and might not "have the same initial appeal

"dark side of medicine" that destroys life

He

said the

it.

movement away from

The bishop told them to "live by Jesus" and to "remember that you are

tion" of the French abortion

Christ in a very extraordinary way."

486.

See Ordain, Page 2

NRLC

life

versity of South Carolina, criticized a

saving lives was fed in recent years by

as deacons.

was such a thing as be lived."

issue,

souls."

come before their duties

small beginnings, from acceptance that

"Buddy" Lingle, an associate professor of pharmacy administration at the Uni-

depths of their

During the ordination rite, the wives of the 1 0 married men in the group gave their assent to their husbands becoming ordained deacons. Bishop Curlin told the new deacons that their wives "must remain always first in your life." He said the regular jobs which provide the necessities of life for their families also must

—

"It's important that each of us myself included make a sacrifice to help sponsor these seminarians," said Bishop Curlin.

See a related story on Page 13.

there

ing of the

by

1

Nussbaum' s contribution.

National Right to Life Committee's June 29- July 1 convention

quarter-century ago, he directed the train-

his desire

7 endowments of the Diocesan Foundation. Coupled with additional contributions, the Seminarian Fund will allow funding for seminarians with financial needs. "In a few short years, we can build up something significant," said Nussbaum. "It does cost a lot to educate seminarians. Those of us who are going to benefit from their priestly services in the future ought to work to make it happen."

"Contributions to the Seminarian Endowment Fund will enable us to use the income from this fund to help needy seminarians," said Bishop Curlin, who is encouraged by the generosity of establishing one of the

Convention Speakers Forecast Brighter Future For Pro-Lifers

the Archdiocese of Washington about a

—

CHARLOTTE

Nussbaum holds steadfast concerns for priests in a fast grow-

dation board,

"because the threat of euthanasia

seemed so

far off."

as talking about a

little

baby," the issues

nonetheless need to be discussed.

"the discovery and subsequent glorifica-

"We have to educate a large number

RU-

of Americans on this issue in a very short

pill,

time," O'Steen said.

"In the field of medical technology,

we

on the moral issues

... and does not allow discussion of these issues," Lingle said.

A similar attitude is being shown by many doctors on the issues of fetal experimentation and assisted suicide, he

are lost

moving

at a rate that

You have

do

will

"You have

a burden.

No

a chal-

one else

it."

Dr. John C. Willke, former

NRLC

president and founder and president of the International Right to Life Federation,

gave a world

pro-life

update.

He

said the United States has both "the

worst law in the world" on abortion and

said.

Quoting from an investigator

Nuremberg trials, Lingle said the geous

lenge.

atrocities perpetrated

at the

the "largest, most effective and best-

outra-

funded right-to-life group in the world."

by physi-

See Life, Page

1

2 The Caiholic

News

& Herald

July 7, 1995

African-American Affairs Ministry To Focus On Pastoral Plan By

EDUARDO PEREZ

tion. Parishes in the

Staff Writer

HICKORY — The African American Affairs Ministry

sponsoring a

is

spiritual celebration entitled "Planting,

Cultivating, Harvesting."

The July 22 meeting, from 9 a.m.

4 p.m.

at the

ter, will

to

Catholic Conference Cen-

allow families an opportunity to

gather and share with one another.

The ministry hopes

the event will

plant seeds of greater enthusiasm for the

Word

of God, cultivate the gifts and

Americans and harvest the fruits of the Holy Spirit.

Keynote speaker Brenda V. Easley, director of the Office of Black Ministry in the Diocese of Buffalo, N. Y., will give a presentation focusing on the National Black Catholic Pastoral Plan.

"Her presentation will focus on the history of the pastoral plan and its focal

talents of African

points, such as evangelization, family,

youth, catechesis and liturgy and

com-

munity activities and service," said Rev. Mr. Curtiss Todd, vicar of the Diocesan African American Affairs Ministry.

"Along with giving an update on what other ministries are doing throughout the

are

His Excellency,

Diocese of Charlotte

has attempted to implement this plan on a diocesan level," said Rev. Mr. Todd.

"One of the primary goals of the pastoral

Rev. Alfonso D. Pagliara,

lies,

dren of

will

how

cated to the "too-many children

who do

dedi-

not know peace, who have never enjoyed

Boone

Vicariate;

Pastor, Immaculate Heart

1995

Effective July 5, be ideal for

ages to learn

all

chil-

Rev. Pius

they can

F.

Keating, SA, former pastor

of St.

John the

Baptist Church, Tryon, granted retirement;

contribute their gifts and talents to their

Rev Mr. Todd.

Bishop William G. Curlin and Father Mauricio W. West, chancellor and parishes, said

Rev. Lawrence Heiney,

Administrator, St.

John the Baptist

Church, Tryon;

vicar general of the diocese, will partici-

The following have been reassigned by their

They

pate in the opening ceremonies.

will include an old fashion camp meetin'

—a

quested.

Todd

To

by July 14

register, contact

at (704)

Ordain

is

Rev. Joseph Zuschmidt, OSFS, Mary Church, High Point;

of

of

including youth."

The meeting

Pre-registration

give children a future of peace,"

1, 1995 Rev. Roland Hautz, Glenmary, Vicar

Effective July

is to emphasize family," said Rev. Mr. Todd. "Because of the importance of family, the camp meeting is for fami-

question and answer period.

— Pope

OFM Cap., Parochial Vicar, Immaculate Conception Church, Hendersonville;

plan

what aspect of the plan should be imple-

(CNS)

1995

Rev. John C. Aurilia,

Rev. Mr. Todd hopes that families will share with one another and learn that each person in a family is important, both young and old.

"One of the goals of the pastoral

dis-

VATICAN CITY

19,

tions."

second half of the day will include

John Paul II will dedicate his 1 996 World Peace Day message to children, as victims of violence and protagonists of peace.

The pope hopes his message can help "give or restore hope to so many children for whom the future remains blocked" by the effects of conflict, the Vatican said July 4.

The theme of the message, "Let us

June

OFM Cap., Pastor, Immaculate Conception Church, Hendersonville;

cussion of the pastoral plan as well as a

To World's Children

Effective

that African

is

read the plan and decide within parishes

Pope To Dedicate Peace Day Message

the Diocese of Charlotte:

Americans share with the entire Church their gifts, their talents, their culture and their contribuplan

diocese, Easley will urge participants to

music, family, history and evangeliza-

in

"This is the first year that the diocese

The

Participants will share in prayer,

ments

welcomed to join in the celebration.

praise and worship celebration.

mented."

The Most Reverend William G. Curlin, is pleased to announce the following appoint-

Chancellor

Rev. Mr.

the bishop

1)

Rev. Mr. Neil Chirico of Charlotte, the only widower in the group, made his commitment to a life of celibacy in a solemn pledge to the bishop. Although married men may become permanent deacons and most of them are married, a man who is single or widowed at the time of ordination must remain celibate. A married deacon whose wife dies after

may

to their bishop, not to the pastor of the

parish to which they are assigned.

As

part of the ordination, they pledged obe-

dience to the bishop and his successors.

most solemn part of the

rite,

ordi-

each candidate knelt before

who silently laid his hands on Bishop Curlin then said the

prayer of consecration over the

1 1

kneel-

ing candidates.

After the new deacons received their vestments, B ishop Curling presented each

with the book of Gospels and gave each

The

other deacons

present then embraced

them and wel-

the kiss of peace.

comed them into the Order of Deacons.

In addition to the Rev. Mr. Chirico

who

not remarry.

Permanent deacons are responsible

In the

is

a

member of St. John Neumann

Langsdorf of Lewisville, Holy Family,

Clemmons; Carlos Medina of Charlotte, Hispanic Catholic Center and Our Lady of the Assumption, Charlotte; Edwin Rodriguez of Charlotte, Hispanic Catholic Center, Charlotte; Ron Steinkamp of Thomasville, Our Lady of the Highways, Thomasville; Paul Teich of Greesnboro, Our Lady of Grace, Greensboro; Rafael Torres of Charlotte, Hispanic Catholic Center and St. Patrick Cathedral, Charlotte; John Weisenhorn,

Parish, Charlotte, the other new deacons

Gastonia,

and

For more information about permanent deacons and biographies of the new permanent deacons in the Diocese of Charlotte, see Page 8-9.

Rev. Misters Wayne Adams of Trinity, Our Lady of the Highways, Thomasville; Philip Killian Jr., of Jamestown, St. Benedict, Greensboro; Keith Kolodziej of Charlotte, St. Matthew, Charlotte; Michael their parishes are the

St.

Michael, Gastonia.

Attention

peace," a Vatican statement said.

The statement

Cap

The Very Reverend Mauricio W. West, V.G. is re-

his head.

nation

Rev. Robert Salamone, OFM Rev. David Devlin, OSFS

Rev. Joseph Tustin, OSFS Rev. Allen Dec, OFM Cap.

331-1727.

(From Page

ordination

respective Religious Orders:

AtUetes

said that everyone

agrees that children are the key to society' future,

and that their healthy intellectual,

physical and religious development

way

the best

to build a peaceful

If you will

way of

life.

"But the world today offers the sad

who are victims of family and social violence, of armed conflicts and of various forms of exploispectacle of children

tation,"

it

said.

progress as you head for the games next

The pope wants to "launch

summer.

all: to give the hope of peace to children, wherever they are,"

a heartfelt appeal to

it

Call Joann Keane,

said.

Associate Editor, The

Children today urgently need the so that peacemaking is learned at a young

and

NC

is their right,

our duty," it said.

Children also need families that educate them with love and that respect their it is

Dear Bishop Curlin and the People of Charlotte,

tation to violence

and the contrasts of

am very grateful for your warm welcome, love and support for me and my Sisters.

My gratitude is my prayer for you. Please

modern

said.

pray for me, for our Society and for the poor

They need models of healthy behavior in order to overcome the tempdignity.

society,

it

But the pope will also highlight the fact that children can make a difference

when

it

comes

to peace.

Many young

people, the Vatican said, have coura-

geously defended the rights of other children who are being exploited or used.

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Herald, News (704) 331-1713, or write to 1524 E. Morehead St., Charlotte, Catholic

possibility of living in a peaceful society,

age, the statement said. "It

be

participating in Atlanta Sports '95 or are in training for the 1996 Olympics, we'd like to hear from you. We want to track your

is

I

28207.

Good

luck as

gold,

and

you head for

the

call or write today.

we serve.

Yours in Jesus,

Mother Teresa,

MC

V\7\

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July 7, 1995

Bishop William G. Curlin chats with Parish and their son,

and

Festival of Salt

Will, at

Bill

and Mary Jo O'Malley of St. Paul the Apostle Community Life Network Photo by JOHN GILLIGAN

the Greensboro Vicariate

Light.

& Herald

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Bob Strang of St. Joseph in Asheboro and Pearline Thomason of St.Mary in Greensboro present the offertory gifts to Bishop Curlin and Oblate Father Jim O'Neill, pastor of St. Paul the Apostle and vicar of the Greensboro Vicariate.

Photo by JOHN GILLIGAN

Office of the Bishop

July

Dear Friends

7,

1995

Greensboro Vicariate Celebrates Festival Of Salt And Light

By BRIDGET JOHNSON GREENSBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Bishop Will-

in Christ:

CM, the provincial of the Congregation of the Missions

iam G. Curlin and 1 07 parishioners from eight of the Greensboro Vicariate parishes gathered at Knights of Columbus

of Vincentian Fathers, has written to offer us the joyful news of his

Hall Sunday, June 11, to celebrate the

I

am

very pleased to announce that the Very Rev. Joseph L.

Levesque,

appointing the Rev. Vincent H. Finnerty,

CM as the new director

Approximately ten dioceses were seeking Father Finnerty'

I

I

believe this

is

a special gift from

God to the Diocese.

am overjoyed that Father will soon be with us and can coordinate

and guide the tremendously important ministry in serving our Hispanic brothers and sisters throughout our many counties. a blessing his

coming

will

be

in conjunction with

our

ordination of three new Hispanic deacons for service in the Church

of Charlotte.

God

is

being very good to

less at the parish center.

Following the liturgy, everyone had an opportunity to share stories about social ministry activities and to enjoy refreshments. The festival was planned by 17 of the 24 parish representatives to the network. At the end of the festival, the planning committee delivered the leftover refreshments to the Greensboro Urban Ministry PATHWAYS shelter for homeless families.

Agnes Strang of St. Joseph Parish in

Piedmont region

The Festival of Salt and Light was sponsored and organized by the Greensboro Vicariate Community Life Network which was convened in February 1992 by Daughters of Charity Sister Anne Joseph Edelen, parish area coordinator for the Greensboro office of Catholic

Social Services.

lite

What

the ecumenical night shelter for the home-

of the Diocese of Charlotte.

of Hispanic Ministry for the Diocese of Charlotte.

assistance.

social ministries in the

center and hosting overflow guests from

of the

CSS

The office is

Asheboro commented after the festival, "This festival today was such an uplifting occasion. I think we need to come together in celebration more often and renew ourselves in order to return to our communities and continue our work in

a satel-

Win-

regional office in

ston-Salem.

The

festival included display tables

which featured the activities of the community life commissions of each partici-

us.

Prayerfully in the Lord,

The Community Life Network brings

many

together community life representatives

which have been carried

concelebrated by Bishop Curlin and

from each of the vicariate parishes to develop and strengthen the faith dimension of their social ministries through prayer, reflection and annual retreats. In

Oblate Father Jim O'Neill, pastor of St. Paul the Apostle Parish. During the of-

tual support,

Life Network display featured the joint activities

Âť

outreach activities."

pating parish. The Vicariate Community

out in the past three years.

The day began with

Most Reverend William G. Curlin Bishop of Charlotte

Mass

a

addition to these spiritual aspects,

fertory procession, a representative of

each parish carried a symbol of one of the

A

Celebration of Faith with

parish's social ministry activities.

Outreach

activities represented in

become the network's first joint program. After planning meetings, a training session and volunteer recruitment,

the procession included a sister parish in

Mother Teresa

Peru, a Habitat for

to

Humanity house,

food baskets for the needy, participation in an ecumenical ministry center for the

of Calcutta

SHARE began in March

poor, a multicultural parish outreach

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4 The Catholic News

& Herald

July 7, 1995

Pro-Life Corner ±y i

p nd

when Pandora lifted the lid of the gift she had coveted new pi*tgues «uici sorrows ror «ui numaiiKirici.

or so long, out

Pandora's Box

Abortion: our own "Pandora's Box!" Editorial An Independence Day Challenge The Migration Committee of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued what the members call an Independence Day challenge to the nation to "reject divisiveness and to instead stand together in solidarity and compassion" on policies and attitudes directed at immigrants.

The committee's statement, "One Family Under God," says that the present climate in the United States "brings further fragmentation, as those who have traditionally been at the edge of this society the poor, minorities and the immigrant

—

—

face increasing

marginalization.

The 20-page statement

Church's and immigrants, challenges attitudes that recently have been influencing national policy and proposes changes in law, governmental policies and the response of the Church, itself. spells out the

historic support for migrants

The statement particularly expresses concern about proposals which would adversely affect refugees, per-

sons seeking asylum and, in some cases, even naturalIt cites, for example, the return to Cuba of asylum-seekers and the repatriation of Chinese attempting to flee the repression in their homeland.

The statement also raises an issue which is all-too-

ized citizens.

mentioned in discussions of illegal immigration.

Many of the illegals are brought to this country by businessmen who view them as a source of cheap labor.

"It is vital that we face squarely the extent to which rarely

the presence of persons of illegal status in this country directly related to our

is

own

willingness to use and

dispose the labors of these people how, when and where suits us."

it

The statement goes is

on,

"The

sting of illegal status

the powerlessness of the individual in the face of

unscupulous employers determined to squeeze as much

work out of the workers for as little money as possible.lt s our complicity in their exploitation that makes efforts to punish them for their presence in this land particu-

The Respect Life Office

Pope PRESOV,

'Diocese

Tries To Heal Religious Breach

Slovakia (CNS)

— Pope John Paul

II

spent an unexpected three minutes in the rain praying

before a monument to 24 Protestants killed by Catholics

more than 300 years ago.

The unscheduled July 2 stop during a visit to Slovakia came after local Protestant leaders criticized a

by Protestants in the 17th century.

They wanted mutual recognition of Protestants killed because of their faith during the same century marked by religious wars.

The pope was joined by Lutheran Bishop Jan Midriak of Eastern Slovakia

at the

monument

in the

Eastern city of Presov where the 24 were killed in 1 687.

They prayed

the

"Our Father" together under a white

umbrella.

"We really appreciate this gesture. We never thought something like this would happen," said Bishop Midriak.

"We think history up to now has been interpreted one-sidedly because the 17th century was a hard time for both faiths. It was very right that the pope recognize that there were cruelties on both sides," he added.

The bishop was a main critic of the decision to canonize the three Catholics during the June 30- July 3 papal visit.

The monument stop was the second time in the same day that the pope honored the Protestant martyrs.

Earlier, he praised them during the sainthood Mass for the three Catholic priests.

His actions also were an effort to mend ecumenical fences with the tiny Protestant community in the heavily

and self-serving."

part of the statement which we think could use some calrification. The committee talks about adequate funding for the Border Patrol including money

There

is

The Pope Speaks

papal decision to declare as saints three Catholic priests killed

i

larly duplicitous

(704) 331-1 720

of Charlotte

Pope John Paul

II

Catholic country. Problems had been building for sev-

months because of Protestant fears that the pope would only mention Catholic martyrs during his visit.

Protestant reactions included a March 30 open letter to the pope asking him to mention Protestant martyrs and a July 1 Lutheran service in Presov to honor the 24 martyrs.

Maybe the visit to the Presov monument was a reaction to the July 1 Lutheran service "when 5,000 people commemorated the 24 martyrs," said Bishop Midriak. The pope held the sainthood Mass in nearby Kosice, where the three Catholics were killed in 1619. eral

"How can we fail to acknowledge, for example, the 24 members of the Evangelical Churches who were killed at Presov?" the pope said at the canonization Mass. "To them and to all who accepted suffering and death out of fidelity to the dictates of conscience the church gives praise and admiration," the pope added. spiritual greatness of the

one

what boils down to sensitivity training. The statement should make it clear that the Border Patrol needs funds for more personnel to prevent illegal immigration.

Much of the agitation for crackdowns on legal immigration might end if the illegal variety is shut down.

The Boys Of Summer

for

The thrill of summer has consumed the Keane boys.

Schools out, the pool's open, and the backyard grass

is

properly worn into a diamond shape.

Second-class

Moreover, Americas' pastime has taken hold of our Three boys; three forms of The Sport. I'm told there is no other sport worthy on the face of the earth. Of course, that's baseball. For the Keane family, that means baseball in virtually every form known; from the backyard variety, where the days are filled with dreams of slamming the ball well across the neighbor' s fence, to the omnipresent game on TV. Although the Cubs are the number one household choice, cable brings in more games than seems humanly possible. The gang seems to relish their abilities as armchair umpires, as they surf channel to channel, in search of the perfect game.

However, as the sun goes down, the real action begins, as we switch gears, suit up and head out to the respective organized teams; t-ball, machine pitch, and Little League.

T-ball and machine pitch are pretty tame, although it is claimed to be a "training ground" for the future stars of the mound. The real action comes with Little League.

And this year, Little League has become the world in which we live.

Eleven-year-old Chris completed a successful Little League season. He played strong and gave his all to baseball this spring. He drove in runs, fielded and decided third base was the field position of choice.

He tried out and was selected as a member of the allstar team. In the heart of a boy who lives for the game, life can't get much better. Chris was one of the top 10 picks for the Park Sharon All-Star team. All-star prac-

POSTMAS-

tice is a grueling test; not just for the kids, but parents

lives.

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It' s

a major commitment of time, with practices

daily, for hours at a time. Chris rose to the occasion.

Editor's

Notebook Joann Keane

Yet,

somewhere along

the line, he hit a

slump

that

he

hasn't been able to shake. His hitting and fielding have struck out.

Though he's working to regain his edge, Chris spends the games in the dugout, cheering on his teammates. He's a second string guy now, but you'd never know it. His team spirit has not been dampened. When he returns from a game, he describes it with such detail and enthusiasm it' s as though he was right in the center of the action.

The Park Sharon All-Stars won the city championship, and Chris returned with a trophy; a towering

symbol of his good sportsmanship.

But, it' s not over, folks. Next week, the reigning 1 1 year-old all-stars proceed to Greensboro for exhibition games. It's hoped that slugger Chris may see some action. The following week, the team heads to Hickory for state competition. If Chris gets back on track, he may play. If not, he'll be the best team cheerleader the Park Sharon All-Stars have ever seen. And his proud parents will be there, cheering on the boy with the all-star attitude.

The Catholic News

July 7, 1995

Suicide In his recent encyclical entitled, The

Gospel of Life, Pope John Paul II condemns the practice of physician-assisted suicide. "No one can, in any way, permit the killing of an innocent human being, whether a fetus, an infant, an adult, and old person or one suffering from an incurable disease. Furthermore, no one is permitted to ask for this act of killing for himself or herself." (Chapter 3 # 56) In a moment of weakness a troubled person, overcome by dark emotions, may be tempted to commit suicide. I can think of no greater tragedy for any family than the suicide of a loved one. There are no words for such sorrow.

What drives a person to commit suicide? No doubt the subconscious mind plays a role. Freud in his discovery of the subconscious blamed nearly everything

on repressed sexual impulses. Adler, on the other hand,influenced by Nietzsche, thought that the basic human need for power and superiority explained all our

Never

Is

actions. In this scenario, suicide

No

However, psychiatrist Viktor Frankl disagrees with both Freud and Adler.

He

1.19m

contends that basic to every human drive is the search for meaning. In his book, Man's Search for Meaning, he tells the story of how he survived the Nazi death camps. Because of his strong religious faith he maintained his sense of purpose.

Father John Catoir

diences about the horrors of the death

camps. He wanted to prevent such horrors from ever happening again. This sense of mission kept his hope alive and gave him a reason for living.

tions.

We now

know

Most

the Church, like

are frus-

which diminishes their happiness

life.

For a free copy of the Christopher News Note, "Choose Life, " send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to The Christophers, 12 East 48th Street, New York,

NY 10017.

Father Catoir

is

director of The

Christophers.

The Human Side Father Eugene Hemrick

of our

anymore. Most priests don't know what

bishops or the national organizations

which are supposed to address their prob-

personally.

lems.

But just as

Priests

Another study of

stressful for priests is

As Pogo once said, "I have found the enemy, and

priests

who

are

it is

who

us."

aren't

happy and who

avoid coming together to get

at their

from new tensions the priesthood has not

hearing that they ought to return to prac-

considered effective in their dioceses

frustration will reflect unhappiness,

experienced before.

tices

of the past, as if these must be made

found that frustrated priests are tending to go it alone and don't want to be bothered with anything that smacks of

matter

One tension

is

due to the decline in which is doubling

the number of priests,

a priest's duties. This

nomenon

is

downward pheamong

also raising the fear

work today. As one priest said in our most recent study, you have to resist the temptation the Hebrews had in the desert to

to return to Egypt.

of having to administer megaparishes in the not-too-distant fu-

priests are not able to run

ture.

them.

priests

Another tension comes from mounting demands placed upon priests. Today' laity is

in

asking many more questions than

days gone by, and

women are asking

for more participation in parish decision

making, while immigrant cultural groups

Transition times are stressful, but

In a study

My close friend and neighbor Fran is part of

Community Bible Study (CBS),

a non-denominational

30-week Bible

study course. Last year, a woman in the program, Diane, spoke to the CBS group about what God had taught her since the birth

of her daughter, Erynne,

who has a

schedule for the family, especially when considering that Erynne has two older

9 and Heidi, 7.

A few weeks ago Diane spoke to the CBS group again and reflected on what God has taught her through Erynne dursisters, Elly,

This causes some priests to avoid meetings of any type which bring them together as a whole. They just want to be left alone to attend to their parish ministry undisturbed.

we learn that much confidence

vocations crisis

tion of Priests' Councils priests also don' t have

I

way

believe one

to

overcome the means

to find the best

is

supposed to help

available for getting priests together to

discuss their frustration and the ultimate

causes of

how

they try to disguise

Until this, like an infection,

no

it.

is

lanced

and the poisons released, the happiness needed to attract others to the priesthood will be much less than it needs to be.

My priests this,

bet

who

is

we got half the come together to do

that if

never

we would see a corresponding growth

in vocations to the priesthood.

them form a better future. Many are not as confident as one might expect in their

in the leadership that is

Father Hemrick is director of reseachfor the United States Catholic Conference.

Copyright© 1995 by Catholic News Service

it.

Of Erynne

Gift

ing the past year.

Diane said, "I used to look at Erynne and what she couldn' t do. I viewed her as a burden. But now I don't look at her disability. When I see Erynne I see a very precious child and I feel like she's a

Family Matters

treasure.

neurological disability that affects her

muscle tone, mobility, vision, speech and hearing.

Fran was so moved by Diane' s story that she asked if I could watch her children one morning a week so she could help out with Erynne' s therapy, a vigorous program that takes place in Diane's home five days a week for four to six hours each day. Every week more than two dozen volunteers are needed to walk Erynne and to stimulate her speech, vision and sense of touch. It' s a demanding

away from

Church bureaucracy.

by the National Federa-

The

I

cling to

Call For Vocations

the future holds for parish life or for them

and divides them. The frustration comes

I

rest

tices that once worked don' t always work

trated,

;

most of the

priesthood.

many

Please pray for those who struggle with mental sickness and depression.

Encourage them to trust the Lord as they

stressful of all is the fact that

culture, is undergoing major shifts. Prac-

today are demoralized,

(cf.

own parish councils

first attracts

Although we cannot say that priests

90," America maga-

like any peer group, are a team and a community among themselves. When one member of the team goes astray, the whole team cannot help but feel the pain.

with high certainty

happy, effective priests are what a man to think about the

that

never justified."

at

and liturgies.

Public scandals involving some

—

is

"Viktor Frankl

March 18, 1995) Each one of us is a unique creation.

Each one of us has a job to do in this world that nobody else can do. We are put on earth for a purpose, and God will be with us always, sustaining us in good times and bad. The Christophers have been proclaiming this message for more than 50 years.

moment "life retains its meaning until we draw our last breath. No one can foretell what life has in store for the future, or what magnificent hour may still await him or her. We have to be open to the

are asking for their

future. Suicide

zine,

Frankl insists that no matter how dismal your life may be at any given

priests are also very upsetting. Priests,

I

une oanaie

He pictured himself lecturing future au-

To

of vocations to the priesthood.

answer,

Justified

doubt there have been such cases.

went back to research I have helped to conduct on seminarians research showing that priests themselves are the major key to increasing voca-

crisis

5

might

result from feelings of worthlessness.

The Never-Ending I was asked in a recent interview what I thought could best help solve the

& Herald

"I

remember in

Eileen C.

my heart four years

Marx

ago I said, 'Lord, if you don' t heal Erynne, want you to take her.' I wasn't willing to face the painful road that was looming in front of me. The easy way out of my

I

God

He What God did

instead

Diane spoke honestly and beautiand comfortable life she always expected she would have, a

she

life

pain was to

tell

to take her if

wasn't going to heal her.

was to change me. I love her as and I'm thrilled with the progress she' s made and what she can do now. But I'm not content to leave her there. is

"And

as I've thought about that,

I

how God views you and we are. And He's delighted our progress with Him. But He is not content to leave us there. He is

realize that's

me.

He

always

loves us as

at

work

in us

and around

stimulating our growth because

our good."

it

is

us,

for

fully about the easy

that didn't allow

room

suffering or disappointment.

for pain,

It' s

a world

most of us believe we're entitled to.

Understandably, we want to keep pain and suffering at a distance in our lives.

We live in a society that is uncomfortable that

with pain, suffering, crises and illness.

We

find ourselves looking for

around the pain going through it.

And

yet

it

— anything

is

ways

to avoid

often in these most

painful

moments

—

a diagnosis of can-

sudden death of a loved one, a car accident, an addiction, a parent' s illness, that we have the or a child' s disability opportunity to meet Jesus, heart to heart.

It doesn't happen immediately, but when we look back at our life's darkest mocer, the

—

ments, we understand that those are the times that we've grown in the most pro-

found ways. During these times when God has our undivided attention, we're given opportunities to redefine our priorities and allow God to change us.

See Marx, Page 16

6 The Catholic

& Herald

News

July 7, 1995

Why We Q. For a long time we have called our eucharistic celebration the Mass.

Some priests we've asked talked about the word "missa," which the new catechism mentions, but without explanation. Is the "celebration of the Eucharist" the

same

as

Mass now? Where

does the word come from? (Missouri) A. Our English word Mass (Latin Missa) is generally assumed to be from the Latin words which formerly ended the liturgy, he, missa est. The phrase is a difficult, ambiguous one to translate well. The catechism relates it to the Latin word "missio," sending the faithful to

God's

fulfill

will in their lives (1332).

"Eucharist" and "Mass" are two of several titles the catechism gives for this liturgy. Part

of the difficulty stems from

the fact that, in the past, totally identified

Mass was nearly

with what

we now call

the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

Older Catholics will remember when

Call

Scriptures were considered secondary at

most, not an important part of the at all.

Mass

To miss them on Sunday, even

deliberately,

was generally considered

Today, the Liturgy of the Word (readhomily and general intercessions) and the Liturgy of the Eucharist (presentation of the bread and wine, the consecratory thanksgiving and Communion) are viewed by the Church as forming "one single act of worship" 1346).

This returns to what the catechism calls the fundamental structure of the Mass, "which has been preserved throughout the centuries down to our ings,

model, to the way the risen Jesus moved with the disciples on the road to Emmaus (Lk. 24). He first explained the Scriptures to them. Then He sat at table, "took bread, broke it and It

gave

refers, as a

it

them" (1347).

to

Thus, even though it is often referred to as the "celebration of the Eucharist," the Mass actually consists of both the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

Q.

In 1587, the Banco diRialto in Venice

modern banking.

It

accepted

My

husband and

I,

both

life-

long Catholics, were married nearly 20 years before he left me for another woman, and we were divorced. We have tried hard for several years to work out a reconciliation and probably will remarry each other soon. We

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certain corporate and government-spon-

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may

Responsible adults wisely provide for the future during their working years.

To help increase retirement income, the government enacted legislation that encourages those who qualify to establish

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acknowledge the personal opportunity and obligation to be good stewards and

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On

Best-Selling Author Reflects —

WASHINGTON selling author

(CNS) BestLeon Uris believes "that

human beings have

'Redemption,' Life At 70

when he learned there are "no atheists on the battlefield."

"The defining point in my life," he II,

this extraordinary

7

he said he's become "more

tion,"

ested in what' s going on between

my

inter-

me and

sons and daughters."

we have to redeem oursometimes many times a day, in arguments with the wife and children or with our business associates," he said.

"Even nations have to constantly shift and redeem."

Redemption is the title and theme of his latest novel, which returns to the Irish troubles and characters of his 1 976 Trinity. Uris spoke with Catholic News Ser-

Uris said he does "not belong to any church or synagogue as a contributing member," but has his "own set of values," based on "the prophets and the canons of charity," and on beliefs such as "the godlessness of war" and that "hu-

'T ve made some terrible mistakes," acknowledging that his first family "suffered because I was out there trying to work the world."

"Having children late in life, over the age of 60, was a blessing I never expected," he said. Uris dedicated Redemption to his two youngest children, and said "I try to tell them I love them," a declaration that redeems a father's rela-

man

tionship with his son in the book.

vice in a teleconference interview fol-

"I think these are basic in every

gift to right

wrongs within

said, "as far as morality is

their life-

was the Holocaust. This shattered me, shocked me, and it still motivates me a

time."

"I think

half a century later."

selves,

lowing

its

The

Uris spent seven years researching and writing Redemption, though not in Ireland. He relied on the extensive Irish library he began collecting in the early 1970s when he and his former wife, photographer Jill Uris, lived in Ireland while collaborating on the nonfiction

— A Terrible Beauty.

pub

—

"is

—

meeting hall the just loaded with wonderful, Irish

earthy conversation."

was

lie

Leon

Uris, author of Redemption. photo from HarperCollins)

(CNS

like listening to

earth."

the

same people

lar,"

my children two things: don't

I tell

and be nice

to

he

all

worked

said,

"and

at I

it,

me

in particu-

must say

that

I'm

very pleased with this aspect of my life."

"After 40 years of writing," Uris

everybody."

"Oftentimes, we must spend the sec-

said he "looks like a coat hanger

gone

it

In Redemption, he weaves more than

40 years

in the lives of three fictional

Irish families

Protestant

—

World War

I

— two Catholic and one dramas of

into the real

and the

Irish republican

movement leading up to the 1 91 6 Easter uprising.

said he uses the

"As I've grown said, "I

have come

life is really all

same

line in

older," the writer

to realize that

about

first

what

family relations

is

and relations with other human beings."

"I have children from 8 to 48," said Uris, who has been married three times.

Having now reached "a time of reflec-

has "been a nice living."

Along with the new book, Uris wrote "20-some drafts" of a play. "It's Trinity in three hours or less," he said, and he's hoping for a regional production

this

year or next.

"A writer believes he has something to say that is going to

change things, and

hopefully for the better," he said.

"In the case of Ireland, the CatholicProtestant conflict,

I

really don't

make

any bones about which side I come down on," he admitted.

"There can be no political settlement simply because you have a Protestant majority in Ulster that has the political

Church Opposes State Funds For Contraceptives For Teens PITTSBURGH (CNS) —The Penn-

going into a

sylvania Catholic Conference opposes

also believes the

on "both moral and practical grounds" a

Catholic south "doesn't have the politi-

provision in the state budget to give teen-

and the arms

republic," he said.

to resist

He

Uris thinks economic equity

is

the

ecutive director.

rid of the state

Howard

state senators

that morally,

cultural exchanges and sports exchanges

artificial

and more open

level,

think the politi-

cal situation will resolve itself."

He

said even though he has ques-

tioned "a lot of Irish Catholicism in Irish

it's

could not have survived without

Uris,

who grew up in a poor Jewish

"rather anti-religious" until

World War

9-6,

memo

to

and representatives, said Church teaching opposes

contraception.

On the practical

(704) 377-3492

alternatives to abortion.

At the same time, Fetterhoff noted, federal lawmakers are considering elimi-

allocated for family planning programs by the Pennsylvania Assembly in its 1995-96 budget. The state also receives about $15 million annually for that purpose under the federal Title X program.

nating Title

X as they take a "closer look

at

how the federal government's money

is

spent."

Fetterhoff told the Pittsburgh Catholic,

diocesan newspaper, that the legisla-

ture has a lot of pro-life

members "in the

sense that they're against abortion, but

between 1972 and 1990 nationally, the abortion rate doubled

they don't see family planning as that

among teen-age girls.

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that

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Since 1 980, when "the pro-life legisganged up and decided they'd get

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I

sulted in

ents' consent, said the conference's ex-

"Once the Catholic in Ulster is in the marketplace on an equal footing with the

voters,

funded contraception has not reimproved health for teen-age women," he said. "All of the things it was intended to counter have grown worse." licly

agers contraceptives without their par-

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Catholicism."

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dignity

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very exhilarating experience," added

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sur-

awry." Despite the emotional and physical demands of a writing career, he said

very harshest terms," he believes "the

The book covers

human

ond half of our life getting over the

answer.

music all day," he said. "I feel more at home, more comfortable there than probably any place in the world, outside of America."

He said he wanted Redemption to "show that people and, where there's a family structure, families can redeem themselves, that love can prevail on this "It

gion.

will

The most exciting part of Ireland, he recalled, was the Irish "use of conversaand the

essential for

Uris said his relationships with three

"human

QB VII, have sold

1 50 million copies in 29 languages worldwide and won him honors from Irish and Jewish groups for his treatment of their political and religious struggles.

Writing about Jewish themes came naturally, he said. He was drawn by his own Jewish heritage, the loss of family members in Nazi concentration camps, and the anti-Semitism he experienced as a Marine in World War II. His Irish connection was different.

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Permanent Deacons And What Do They Do?

By Kristen West McGuire do you know about

How much

especially instrumental in helping the

the

permanent diaconate?

Here's a special challenge for you: the following quiz about deacons and their role. The answers might just surprise you!

Take

1)

2)

True or False ?

Deacons are ordained clergy.

There have always been perma-

Roman

nent deacons in the

A married deacon is expected to

place the Church as a priority above his

wife and family.

4) The wife of a deacon

is

called a

deaconess.

A

5)

single or

widowed deacon

is

expected to remain celibate for the rest of his life.

6)

The deacon works

for the bishop

he must be considered excommunicated for a full year and deposed from every clerical office, and know that he is considered among the his subdeaconess,

the service of deacons.

5)

8) False.

The main function of the deacon is to imitate Christ as a sign and sacrament of

the Church's blessing.

to

restored the office of the

permanent diaconate. There were three main reasons for this action: the restoration would return to the Church the full complement of ordained ministries handed down from the apostles; the new deacons would confirm and highlight the work of the Holy Spirit already present in the Catholic Church; finally, deacons

would bring sacramental service to areas where priests are scarce.

The reason for the celibacy is simple.

Those ordained to the service of Christ and his Church are called to consecrate themselves to this work with an undivided heart. The sacrament of matri-

mony and

parishes with a deacon.

the sacrament of marriage, with the

man who

in the Catholic

pected to honor his

first

is

ordained a

Church is excommitment in

Church's blessing. The Church will not ordain the man unless his wife gives her consent in writing.

A married deacon often must juggle a secular job, his family responsibilities

and his service as a deacon. This

is

not a

vocation for the faint of heart!

The

participates in the formation

cernment process. This

is

and

dis-

meant as a

safeguard against possible marital

strife

after ordination.

deacons assigned to such parishes in

dren, the physical fruit of chastity.

recent years.

affirmation of the Christian service evi-

In other words, deacons are servants,

called to embody the work of Our Lord in

service ofjustice, the Word and the altar.

There are as many ways of serving as there are deacons. All deacons can

funerals.

may

at

They proclaim the Gospel and

denced

serve as the homilist at Mass. Like

in his marriage.

The unity of the deacon and his wife

John the Baptist, they lead a prophetic

is

life of service for the benefit of the Church.

of Christ with his Church. Often, the

The priesthood is the second level of

deacon's wife serves the parish or local

a sign to the entire parish of the unity

Strong lay participation in a parish negate the need for a deacon, (and

sure).

viaticum to the dying and preside

functions as the service ministry of Christ.

focus is to highlight needs that are not being met within the life of the commu-

between husband and wife. This pure love brings forth physical and spiritual fruit. Married deacons usually have chil-

baptize, witness marriages, bring the

first level; it

of the clergy. His primary

may

are celibate in order to devote their fruit-

the

;

member

both married and unmarried deacons.

Chastity refers to pure, self-giving love

and holy orders is an interesting one. In Eph. 5:22-32, the marriage between a man and a woman is compared to the marriage between Christ and his Church.

The passage, in effect, says that each one must serve the other in love.

Christ came to serve rather than be served. The man has already been a deacon (Greek diakonia means "to serve") to his wife, and she to him. Thus, his ordination to the diaconate is an

is

a

by the presence of a dea-

The deacon is not a lay person he is

con.

nity.

Bishops, priests and single deacons

The diaconate

feel threatened

The virtue of chastity is expected in

relationship between marriage

in

Lectors, lay eucharistic ministers,

acolytes and other lay persons need not

in competition.

A married man is ordained a deacon married

Deacons, and parishes, are called be Christ's hands, feet and mouth in the world. Most people will acknowledge that our parishes often fall far short of this goal. The focus of the deacon is to serve in such a way that encourages each and every Christian to imitate Christ. service.

the sacrament of holy orders

must not be

with his wife' s consent. The wife usually

deacon

1) True.

There are three levels of holy orders the Catholic Church.

list. We can only expect this trend to continue, with the shortage of priests growing yearly.

parish are on a waiting

Deacons who are widowed must also observe the norm of celibacy. However, the widow of a deacon may marry with

II

A

to the quiz:

True.

are not permitted to marry.

Vatican

Deacons serve the Catholic Church primarily through the liturgy of the Mass.

8) Lay ministries are not needed in

Here are the answers

re-

step to the priesthood.

7)

10) There are more deacons in the United States than in all other countries combined.

who

dioceses, priests

whether preparing for the priesthood or not, must take a vow of celibacy. They

3) False.

formation as priests.

many

diaconate became merely a transitional

the local parish.

Deacons don't have the same

expected to help a

of the local community.

In

Single men ordained to the diaconate,

of the diocese he serves, not the priest of

9)

is

parish encounter and address the needs

quest a deacon to be appointed to their

The liturgical role

of the deacon received greater emphasis over works of charity. Gradually, the

and actively promote service to the world.

Indeed, a deacon

laity."

ing the charity originally associated with

Catholic

Church.

3)

Church spread across Europe.

The permanent diaconate gradually disappeared during the Middle Ages.

Monasteries and convents were provid-

would delight the deacon, you can be The exception to this may be parishes with no priest. There have been

this

9)

True.

Kingdom. Their spouse

The formation programs are separate. Deacons undergo a formation that

The Catechism of the Catholic Church puts it nicely: "Accepted with a

takes approximately three to five years;

joyous heart, celibacy radiantly proclaims the reign of God" (1579).

or two longer.

fulness to God' s is

the Church.

formation for a priest is generally a year

Deacons and

priests learn

many of

the same things, such as the Bible, Church

Only the bishop is allowed to ordain a priest or a deacon. Thus, the deacon

gies

dynamics, liturand theology. However, deacons

and

priests are preparing for distinctly

has a direct relationship to the bishop. It is the responsibility of the bishop to

different forms of service. Also, the dea-

6)

True.

history, interpersonal

ensure that deacons are placed in par-

con must learn to balance the demands of family, secular job and formation.

and ministries where their talents and special charisms will bear fruit.

vocable.

ishes

In the

economy of sacramental

The sacrament of holy orders is irreIt is

extremely important that

or-

the discernment of a call be confirmed

holy orders. A priest is ordained a deacon

community

dea-

prior to ordination. In most dioceses, the

prior to being ordained a priest.

After ordination, the deacon and his wife

cons. Their knowledge of the needs of the

number of deacon candidates accepted

may work

diocese are crucial to the success of the

for ordination

diaconate.

those

Placement of deacons should reflect community. At the same time, deacons who are placed within a local parish will obviously want to work harmoniously with the pastor and

program.

Priests stand in the place of Christ

himself as they celebrate the sacraments

of the Eucharist, reconciliation and anointing of the sick. They carry a spiritual responsibility for the community of faith they serve. Through the sacraments and ministries of the Church, priests manifest the presence of Christ in the world.

The episcopacy

is

the third level of

holy orders. Bishops are ordained to the fullness of holy orders; they

entrusted to their care (with the help of

and deacons) and safeguard the Gospel that has been passed down to us from the apostles themselves.

Bishop lead their dioceses in communion with the pope and all the other priests

bishops of the world.

2) False.

a trick question!

There have always been deacons in the Church. In the Acts of the Apostles, the apostles assign the service ministries of the Church to seven deacons. Several

Church were deacons, some of whom later became bishops, like

saints in the early

In general,

up

until

to

ways

to

of God.

The beauty of the diaconate

is

that

about A.D. 500

were similar those of today's deacons. They were

der, bishops

and

priests

were

first

"power" is replaced with the solid emphasis upon service. Those who would see the wife of a deacon as "used" and not appreciated are missing the point. Christ humbled

the needs of the faith

himself to unite with us. In a very real way, the deacon and his wife both em-

Priests and bishops do not stop being deacons when they are ordained to the next level of holy orders. They still serve.

A deacon is not a mini priest nor a

the question of exercising

body this divine humility.

4) False. (But

it

was

true at

one

the bishop.

glorified altar boy.

By

serving the ser-

time.)

vant, the bishops, priests

Today, the wife of a deacon is not She should be referred to as "Mrs. Jones" or "Louise," if you are on familiar terms. She remains a

will

called a deaconess.

lay

wives lament that people treated them differently after their husbands were ordained. This need not be so.

In the early Church, the wife of a deacon was referred to as a deaconess.

Single or married deaconesses were responsible for preserving modesty during female baptisms.

Married deacons (and married priests in the Eastern rites) were expected to practice celibacy.

13 of the Council of Tours

(A.D. 567) stated, "If a presbyter be found with his presbytera or a deacon with his deaconess, or a subdeacon with

and deacons

ground their relationship within the

humble love of Christ.

It

may be

that

you see the deacon

serving the Church only on Sunday during the Mass. But, most deacons serve the

who

is a small percentage of apply for admission to the

10) True.

There are more than 1 1 ,000 deacons in the United States, and about 20,000 deacons worldwide.

When the permanent diaconate was restored, it was expected to grow fastest in Third World countries. However, the most notable growth has been in the

United States and Germany.

There are several reasons for the growth in the United States.

The Church

in

America

is

blessed

with excellent educational and financial resources. The enthusiastic reception of

7) False.

memberof the parish. Some deacons'

Canon

Athanasius. to 600, the duties of deacons

Kingdom

herself.

convey the

and king. They shepherd the churches

fair, this is

way

together in various

build up the

leadership of Christ as prophet, priest

To be

in a concrete

Church throughout the week in a and wonderful

variety of challenging

ways.

Many

deacons are involved in the pastoral care of the ill and dying. Other deacons are spreading the good news of Jesus concretely in soup kitchens, homeless shelters and other social-service agencies. Still others reach out to addicts and convicts in prisons and mental health clinics.

Parish-based deacons help to encourage lay ministry within the parish

Vatican

II

reforms in the United States

gave added impetus

to the proliferation

of vocations to the diaconate. The spiritual need of the Church in America has

never been greater.

I

like to think that

God has raised up

deacons in the United States to remind us that the power of the Holy Spirit is stronger than the forces of evil in our midst.

How did you do on the examination?

Here's the grading scale: Exactly 10 out of 10 correct: You must be a deacon or the wife of one

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Our New Permanent Deacons Rev. Mr.

Wayne Adams

Rev. Mr.

Rev. Mr. Keith Kolodziej

Born: August 31, 1942 in Valdesc, N.C. Family: Wife, Ursula; parents, George Adams and the late Garnell-Sigmond Adams of Kannapolis, N.C.

Born: April 28, 1954*in Detroit, Mich.

Family: Wife, Lynn; parents, Chester and Jane

Tony of Rockwell, N.C, Keith of Tega Cay, S.C. and Donald of Asheville, N.C; sister,

Park,

brothers,

Debra Jane Adams of Kannapolis; sons, Roger of Cullowhee, N.C. and Chris of Trinity, N.C; daughter, Angela of Trinity, N.C. Education: Catawba Valley Technical College, Catawba, N.C; Permanent Diaconate Formation Program Employment: Product development engineer for Trinity

Frame Co.

Home

Parish: Our Lady of the Highways Church,

Home Parish:

July 8, 5:30 p.m.,

Our Lady of the Highways Church, Thomasville

Matthew Church, Charlotte St.

Diaconate Expectations: "Being able to give addihope and joy to the parish community through the proclamation of the Gospel and service to people in

Rev. Mr. Neil Chirico

Born: January 19, 1938 in Hazleton, Pa. Family: Wife, the late Jo-Anne Chirico of Charlotte;

Rosemary Bannon of Allentown, Pa., Nellie Schaub of Hazleton, Pa. and Dolores DaGrosa of Hazleton, Pa.; sons, Neil G. of San Diego, Calif., sisters,

and Joseph Michael of Charlotte; daughter, Christina Lee of Charlotte Education: Perm State University, Pa.; Broome Technical Community College, Binghamton, N.Y.; Permanent Diaconate Formation Program

Jeffrey of Cornelius, N.C.

Employment: Retired

Home Parish: St. John Neumann Church, Charlotte First Mass Serving As

Deacon: July 9, 10 a.m. and John Neumann Church, Charlotte Diaconate Expectations: "Not only to assist the St.

parish priests at church, but to serve the parish as a

whole within the context of

Born: August 9, 1943 in Coffeyville, Kan. Family: Wife, Bette; parents, the late Roger and Virginia Steinkamp of Quincy, III; brother, Kent of Springfield, 111.; sisters, Linda Stein of Denver, Colo., Judy Steinkamp of Quincy, 111.; son, Roger of Thomasville, N.C; daughter, Emily Goms of Thomasville; grandchildren, Jonathan and Joshua of Thomasville Education: University of Illinois, Champagne, 111.; Permanent Diaconate Formation Program Employment: General manager of manufacturing services for Thomasville Furniture Ind. Home Parish: Our Lady of the Highways Church,

Thomasville, First

N.C

Mass Serving As Deacon:

July

1,

5:30 p.m.,

Our Lady of the Highways Church Diaconate Expectations: "My motto is, 'Seek the kingdom of God and His righteousness.' I serve the Church however I am needed."

need."

Diaconate Expectations: "I plan to be working with the youth and elderly in the community, developing a wholesome Christian program for both these groups."

community

St.

First Mass Serving As Deacon: July 16, 10 a.m.,

tional

Mass Serving As Deacon:

12 p.m.,

Mark of Oak

David of Traverse, Mich.; sons, James and Michael; daughters, Mary-Katherine and Kristine Education: University of South Florida, Tampa; Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich.; Permanent Diaconate Formation Program Employment: Regional sales manager for Mitch Grocery Group, Borden Co. 111.,

Matthew Church, Charlotte

Thomasville, N.C. First

Kolodziej of Lavonia, Mich.; brothers,

Ron Steinkamp

first

will

Rev. Mr. Michael Langsdorf

Born: August 22, 1953 in Chester, Pa. Family: Wife, Mary;parents, Eleanor Langsdorf and the late Francis Langsdorf of Sandy, Utah; brother, Francis of Kulpsville, Pa.; sisters, Nancy Knappenberger of Sandy, Utah, LisaBon of Kasillof, Alaska; sons, Michael Jr. and Matthew of Lewisville, N.C. daughters, Amanda and Elizabeth of Lewisville Education: Williamson Trade, Media, Pa.; Permanent Diaconate Formation Program

Rev. Mr. Paul Teich

Born: March 14, 1950 in Chicago, 111.

Family: Wife, Annie; parents, the late Armand and Kathry n Teich of Chicago, 111 brother, John of Park Ridge, 111.; sons, Matthew and Patrick of Greens. ;

boro, N.C.

;

Employment:

Electrical design supervisor for

Raythone Engineers and Constructors, Winston-Salem Home Parish: Holy Family Church, Clemmons, N.C. First Mass Serving As Deacon: July 2, 1 1 a.m., Holy Family Church, Clemmons Diaconate Expectations: "God has called me to serve people in need.

I

will serve the people of

my

Education: Lewis University, Lockport, 111.; Permanent Diaconate Formation Program Employment: Self-employed plumber, Paul Teich Plumbing, Greensboro Home Parish: Our Lady of Grace Church, Greensboro First Mass Serving As Deacon: July 2, 1 1 :30 a.m., Our Lady of Grace Church, Greensboro Diaconate Expectations: "Being a presence in the lives of our parish families and teaching them to always carry the Lord in their hearts."

parish community and the broader faith community."

my Rev. Mr. Rafael Torres

ordination."

Rev. Mr. Carlos Medina Rev. Mr. Philip Killian, Jr.

Born: February 13, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pa. Family: Wife, Sandra; parents, Philip Killian and the late Leona Killian of Drexel Hill, Pa.; daughter, Deborah of Jamestown, N.C; brothers, Richard of San Francisco, Calif., Edward of Haverton, Pa., Owen of Downington, Pa., Donald of Reading, Pa.; sisters,

Virginia

Drexel

Hill, Pa.

Mary of Kimberton,

Pa., Claire of

Education: Saint Joseph College, Philadelphia, Pa.; Permanent Diaconate Formation Program Employment: Accountant with Burlington Industries

Home N.C First

Parish:

St.

Benedict Church, Greensboro,

Mass Serving As Deacon:

July 2,

1 1

a.m., St.

Benedict Church, Greensboro Diaconate Expectations: "Hoping to serve the people

my parish community by bringing and showing them God's love."

in

Born: December 5, 1949 in Managua, Nicaragua Family: Wife, Martha; parents, Abel Medina and Blanca Amador of Charlotte; stepmother, Daisy

Medina of Charlotte; brothers, Jose of Quantico, Va., Ricardo of Holland; sister, Sonia Hernandez of Charlotte; sons, Istvan of Bellafonte, Pa., Carlos, Samuel and Norberto of Charlotte, Louis, U.S. Navy aboard

USS Enterprise

Born: February 11, 1946 in Ponce, Puerto Rico.

Family: Wife, Gladys; parents, the late Rafael and Adelia-Riviera Torres; brothers, Ivan, Nelson and George of Ponce, Puerto Rico, Irving of El Paso, Texas, Jose of Walton, Ind., Anibal of the United States Embassy, Mexico City, Mexico, Roberto of Pasadena, Texas; sisters, Maria Burnell of Walton, Ind. Rosa Morales, Aglaee Casino and Hilda Costas of Ponce; sons, Rafael Jr., Ricky of Charlotte; daugh,

Gladys Stubbs of Charlotte Education: Universidad de Ponce en Puerto Rico; Permanent Diaconate Formation Program Employment: Machine operator with C & T Quincy

Education: Instituto Polytechnico de Nicaragua; Universidad National Autonoma de Nicaragua; Permanent Diaconate Formation Program Employment: International salesman for Tri-tex Machinery Inc.

ter,

Home Parish:

Home Parish: Hispanic Catholic Center, St. Patrick

of the

Cathedral, Charlotte

Hispanic Catholic Center, Our Lady Assumption Church, Charlotte First Mass Serving As Deacon: July 1, 5:30 p.m., Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Charlotte Diaconate Expectations: "I will show the people of my community the Lord through my actions. As a representative of the Lord I will administer my services to the needy of my parish community."

Corp.

First

Mass Serving As Deacon:

July 2, 7 p.m., St.

Patrick Cathedral, Charlotte

Diaconate Expectations:

"I believe the

Hispanic

community needs input in finding Jesus with each other. Through the various ministries of the Church I

will assist people

who

are searching for Jesus in

their lives."

Quiz

(From Page

At least eight correct: Very good. Your knowledge of the diaconate needs to be shared with friends and family!

At

least five correct:

Not bad

questions were tricks, anyway

!

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; some of

the

You might have learned

two from this test.

Less than four correct: Maybe those trick questions were too unfair!

In any case, you might be interested in the following books: The Deacon in the Church by Lynn Swanson (Alba House); Permanent Deacons: Who They Are and What They Do by Henry Libersat (a booklet from Liguori Publications); Permanent Deacons: Guidelines on their Formation and Ministry (Publication

a thing or

974-2,

Rev. Mr. Edwin Rodriguez

Rev. Mr. John Weisenhorn

Born: October 27, 1948 in Rincon, Puerto Rico Family: Wife, Carmen; parents, Juan Rodriguez and Luz Maria Ramos of Rincon, Puerto Rico; brothers, Eddie of Charlotte, Johnny of San Jose, Calif.; sister, Mirna Rodriguez of Rincon, Puerto Rico; sons, Edwin Jr., Louis and Jose of Charlotte

11, 1933 in Quincy, 111.

Family: Wife, Rosemarie; parents, the late Lawrence and Leona Weisenhorn of Quincy, 111. brother, Donald of Huntsville, Texas; sister, Jean Beebe of Fayetteville, N.C; sons, Eric, Nathan and David of Gastonia, N.C, Philip of Charlotte, Leo of Savannah, Ga.; daughters, Diane Block, Nancy and Sarah of Gastonia, Rachel of Denver, Colo., Laura of Wilmington, N.C, Rita Paluszak of Mt. Holly, N.C. Education: DePaul University, Chicago, 111.; Permanent Diaconate Formation Program Employment: Assistant to Father George M. Kloster of St. Michael Church, Gastonia Home Parish: St. Michael Church, Gastonia First Mass Serving As Deacon: July 2, 7:30 and 9 a.m., St. Michael Church, Gastonia Diaconate Expectations: "I will bring a love of God, a love for the Bible, a love for Liturgy and a desire to serve the people of God."

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Education: Universidad de Puerto Rico en May aj uez; Permanent Diaconate Formation Program Employment: Textile graphic artist with Rotex Corp.

Home Parish: Hispanic Catholic Center, St. Patrick Cathedral, Charlotte First

Mass Serving As Deacon:

July 2, 10 a.m.,

Hispanic Catholic Center, Charlotte Diaconate Expectations: "To serve the Hispanic community to the best of my ability by solving its problems and bringing people closer to the presence of God."

Born: August

;

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People Director Of Vatican Museums, Carlo Pietrangeli, Dies At 83

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Carlo

Pietrangeli, who oversaw a series of important restorations and exhibits as

director of the Vatican Museums, died in

Rome June 23 at age 83. Pietrangeli was named by Pope John Paul

II in

1978 as

chief custodian of one of the world's

most important collections of artifacts.

A

and

art

highly respected art histo-

and archeologist, he brought new and sometimes controversial methods to the Vatican. Among them was the wholerian

sale cleaning of Michelangelo's Sistine

Chapel frescoes, criticized by some but praised by most experts as a bold step that restored the frescoes' vivid colors.

Pietrangeli also sent major Vatican art

works on traveling exhibits, including shows in the United States, a novelty that also drew some dissenting voices back in

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Archbishop Of Guangzhou, China, Dies At Age 87 STAMFORD, Conn. (CNS) Archbishop Dominic Tang Yee-ming of Guangzhou, China, who spent 22 years in prison, died of pneumonia in Stamford June 27 at the age of 87. He was visiting

—

and friend, Cardinal Ignatius Kung Pin-mei of Shanghai, who has been living in the Connecticut city. On May 27, Cardinal Kung, 94, celebrated 65 years as a priest, 45 years as a bishop and 15 years as a cardinal.

The following day, Archbishop Tang became seriously ill and was sent to a hospital, where he died a month later. his long-time colleague

The

patri-

Serving with Father Dorn on the new Glenmary Executive Council will be Father Wilfred "Wil" Steinbacher, first

Members currently operate 75 missions

jailed

and

in refusing to relinquish the

was ordained

Father

of archbishop as Chinese authorities

born

Steinbacher,

—

Church

New

in

Albany, Miss., and

St.

Christopher Church in Pontotoc, Miss.

He also served in missions in Georgia

the reign of

God

in the

more neglected

regions of our country."

and Texas and is a former personnel and

lion hours in volunteer service to Church,

community and youth programs in 1 994.

The total of hours spent in volunteer service and the total for charitable contributions are both the highest in the

organizations' s

1

13-year history. Virgil

United States, Canada, the Philippines,

Mexico and several other countries. Besides giving $ 1 00,676,908 and a total of 48,790,497 hours of volunteer service last

members gave another

year,

ven are "history-making." The group

of the order.

1 .5

—

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million members in the

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challenged the society to "be willing to bear any cross in order to ensure the continued growth and establishment of

years as pastor of St. Francis of Assisi

has more than

spending guidelines,

In addressing the members of Glenmary before his election, Father Dorn

in

Williamsport, Pa., has served for nearly 1 1

12 states.

In the Diocese of Charlotte,

Sparta.

churches with lay leaders.

ments and rents on Vatican properties.

sets

Catholic.

Cherokee, Our Lady of Guadalupe; and St.Francis of Assisi Parish in Jefferson and St. Frances of Rome Mission in

1972 to 1985 and worked for one year as director of Glenmary' s pioneer program on establishing mission

collects income, largely through invest-

it

disburses funds to Vatican agencies, and

is

Mission, Prince of Peace; St. Joseph Parish in Bryson City and its mission in

selor from

7,366,587 hours of their time to "fraternal service" of various kinds meet-

the Vatican;

percent of the population

1

May

to the priesthood in

C. Dechant, supreme knight, said the figures announced June 22 by the organization' s headquarters in New Ha-

office functions as a treasury for

Glenmary was founded in 1939 to Church presence in areas of the United States where less than

ments, he was a Glenmary vocation coun-

Knights Of Columbus Set New Records For Charity, Service NEW HAVEN, Conn. (CNS) Knights of Columbus contributed more than $ 100 million and well over 48 mil-

office, until 1988.

establish a Catholic

UCA News,

the office handling Vatican investments

mony

candidacy program.

Elected to a four-year term, he succeeds Father Robert Dal ton as president.

1978. In addition to his mission assign-

demanded.

patrimony

Glenmary Home Missioners.

ders the archbishop' s see in China, Sister

mat with long curial experience, has been named by Pope John Paul II to head

years as secretary of the

and Mississippi and is former director of vocations and director of the society's

June 6 as president of the

Glenmary priests staff Holy Redeemer Parish in Andrews and its Robbinsville

title

1 1

installed

in

Archbishop Lorenzo Antonetti, a diplo-

72, spent

has served as a mission priest in Arkansas, Georgia and Kentucky, was

second vice president.

Father Dorn, 51, professed his first oath as a Glenmary brother in 1964 and

Italian

and other financial operations. Archbishop Antonetti, currently the papal nuncio to France, was appointed June 24 as pro-president of the Administration of the Patrimony of the Holy See. He replaces Venezuelan Cardinal Rosalio Castillo Lara, who resigned at the end of a five-year term. Archbishop Antonetti,

Brother Henn, a native of Bellevue, Ky., has served in missions in Georgia

who

vice president, and Brother Jack Henn,

an Asian church news agency based in Thailand, that Archbishop Tang demonstrated his loyalty to the Church in being

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Italian

novitiate director for

Jerry Dorn, a native of Adrian, Minn.,

Kung celebrated a funeral Mass

for

Beatrice Leung Kit-fun told

Archbishop To Head

Father Dorn Elected President Of Glenmary Home Missioners CINCINNATI (CNS) — Father Glenmary.

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your corner," said Sen. Bob Dole of who did not mention any spe-

Kansas, In many Latin American countries, most groups against abortion also oppose artificial contraception, an issue on which the National Right to Life Com-

mittee remains neutral, he said. pro-life

movement

"is the

strongest by far," with greater resistance to legalizing abortion in the British-ruled

Northern Ireland than

in the strongly

Catholic Irish Republic.

Willke called Russia "the most proabortion country in the world, next to

Participants in Hispanic Convocation '95 discuss issues with presenter Bishop

Ricardo Ramirez (top right) of Las Cruces, N.M. The conference in San Antonio drew 450 people working in Hispanic ministry. (CNS photo by Araceli Cantero, La Voz Catolica)

Tells

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creased births to the point that more people are dying than are being born.

Israel faces a similar negative birth rate. "For every two or three babies born one Israeli baby is killed," Willke said.

"100 percent pro-life rating" from the NRLC and his role in defeating the nomination of Dr. Henry Foster as U.S. surgeon general. He called the partial- birth abortion method "an indefensible practice" and said he co-sponsored a Senate bill to ban the method.

Rep. Robert Dornan of California criticized his "squeamish Republican colleagues" who want to remove the abortion plank from the GOP platform.

Quoting John Paul Jones, Dornan vowed on that issue, "I have not yet begun to

sist

they will not pay the price other

immigrants have of sacrificing or hiding the cultural roots of their faith, said a

keynote speaker at the Hispanic Convocation '95.

Instead, the culture of Hispanics

should be an example to all Catholics about the importance of social justice in

Church and society, said Msgr.

Lorenzo Albacete, a theologian at the John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family in Washington and the

aconsultortotheU.S. bishops' Committee

on Hispanic

the Church, previous

the

Americas has been a recurring Church theme in the Western Hemisphere since 1992, when Pope John Paul II spoke of the need for re-evangelizing the hemisphere during his meeting with Latin American bishops in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

For the U.S. Church, the Hispanic presence offers theological meaning in "the call and the opportunity to retrieve the experience of the 'preferential option for the poor,'" Msgr. Albacete said.

It is

"a point of departure" for understanding the

generations of immigrants were pres-

new evangelization, he said.

Besides those who fall under economic

high for Arabs

convention-goers to not be "too concerned right now about who will be the Republican nominee," urging rector, advised

local affiliates to lay the

money and iden-

tifying pro-life voters.

But she vowed,

"We

are going to replace the current

president and return to a pro-life presi-

dent in 1996."

at

the convention July

remain where I have always been,

today's poorinclude subjugated peoples,

exploited social classes, despised races,

phrase "liberation theology" has faded

An En-

marginated cultures and women who have been discriminated against, according to Msgr. Albacete. And the "preferential option for the poor" means more than bettering their economic situations, he said.

"The 'poverty' in question goes beyond the lack of economic resources," he said, noting that in the Gospel of Luke, the word "poor" could be translated as "bent-down," as by a socially dominant power, or as "the scared ones."

from mainstream Church vocabulary since the fall of Soviet communism and

presence "constitutes what the Second Vatican Council called one of the 'signs of the times' which are ignored at the risk

"The commitment to the struggle for liberation of the 'bent and scared ones,'

of ignoring what the Holy Spirit is saying

base for theological reflection and pasto-

and again that if Marxist solutions do not work, the problems and social realities that tormented Marx have not disappeared, rather they have evolved, acquiring even more alienating and cruel characteristics for the 'absent ones of his-

San Antonio convoca-

tion.

"We must insist that we are not prepared to pay this price," he said June 24.

"The solution is a strong campaign of

evangelization which clearly recognizes that faith either generates a culture or

it

is lost."

"new evangelization" called

by Pope John Paul II, the Hispanic In the

for

to the

Church

...

in the

United States,"

a true liberating praxis,

ral

is

an appropriate

work," said Msgr. Albacete. The

velopmental psychologist, warned that women who undergo abortions have to

bies,"

1

or to abandon it in favor of mainstream America, said Msgr. Albacete, who de-

eral days after the

Wanda

workshop,

1

NRLC president and a child de-

that his parents "only loved perfect ba-

read

traditional

livered his address in Spanish.

During a July Franz,

Five of those Republican presiden-

sured to keep their culture to themselves

glish translation was made available sev-

fight."

candidates sent messages that were

nominee for president.

definition of poor,

life."

Sen. Phil Gramm of Texas touted his

be aware of its effects on tneir children, even those not yet born.

She cited the case of a child whose parents had aborted a baby with Down' syndrome. The child became depressed after he broke his leg. The parents eventually discovered that the boy felt he "wasn't perfect anymore" and feared

Noting that six of the nine current Republican candidates for president have "strong pro-life positions," she said the NRLC would not support any of the six in the primaries but would back any of the six who emerges as the Republican

tial

the

groundwork for

the '96 races by raising

the role that inculturation of faith has in

Affairs.

Even within

is still

Speaking June 29, Carol Long, Political Action Committee di-

The "new evangelization" of

Catholics in the United States must in-

birth rate

NRLC

said Msgr. Albacete.

convention was important "for those who believe as I do in the sanctity of

human

living in Israel, he added.

450 Hispanic Catholics

changed and that Roe vs. Wade, the Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion, should be overturned.

Sen. Richard Lugar of Indiana described himself as "an outspoken opponent of abortion" and said the NRLC

China" and said the high number of abortions performed in Russia has de-

But the

Don't Sacrifice Culture, Speaker

The letter from radio talk show host Alan Keyes got applause when he stated that the Republican Party's platform position against abortion should not be

In Europe, he added, the United

Kingdom's

cific issues.

"I

Ms. Franz

said.

In other cases, children born after a

woman had

its

is

an abortion suffer from I could live when another child had to die," she "survivor's syndrome, guilt that

added.

At a prayer

threat in Latin America, but the phrase

breakfast, convention

Church

participants were counseled to keep pray-

he continued.

"As if the poor had disappeared!" he

hopeful. Pro-lifers must "kill the world

as important a challenge to the

as ever,

said. "If they

have disappeared

it

is

unfortunately from our conscience as we

follow one theological fashion after another.

"Today,

who speaks of a need for an

integral liberation?

Who

ing for an end to abortion and to be

with kindness" and never be silenced

To

insists again

tory.'"

if

message is to ultimately prevail, said Msgr. James P. Lisante, director of the Office of Family Ministry for the Diocese of Rockville Centre, N.Y. their

illustrate his point, the priest

recalled that as a child he didn't see much

point to the prayers for the conversion of

Russia that the nuns urged him to say, since he saw no hope for the fall of

communism.

"Well," he added with a wry laugh, "what a bright boy I was."

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'(^muniguemonoj Madre Teresa

Diaconos permanentes, ^quienes somos?

Por

DIACONO PEDRO HERRAN

El pasado julio primero nuestro

obispo Guillermo G. Curlin ordeno a los tres primeros diaconos permanentes hispanos en la iglesia de San Gabriel.

Junto con un grupo de otros ocho hombres fueron aceptados al sagrado orden del diaconado permanente en una bella ceremonia. En este momento de alegria para nuestra diocesis creo que es importante que reflexionemos un poco sobre el origen, significado y trascendencia del ministerio del diaconado permanente, especialmente ahora que tenemos un grupo de diaconos para nuestra comunidad hispana.

Los diaconos somos hombres

Por ARTURO DE AGUILAR Hace un par de semanas tuvimos

"que no vino a ser servido, sino a servir"; como evangelizadores del mundo, promotores de la Justicia Social por medio del ministerio de la caridad; santificadores, junto con el obispo y el presbiterio, del pueblo de Dios en la administration de los sacramentos propios de nuestro ministerio (bautismo, matrimonio y uncion de los enfermos).

"El diacono, colaborador del obispo y del presbftero, recibe una gracia sacramental propia. El carfsma del diacono, signo sacramental de "Cristo Siervo", tiene gran eficacia para la realization de una Iglesia servidora y pobre, que ejerce su funcion misionera en orden a la liberation integral del

hombre" (Puebla el diaconado

La option por

casados o celibes, seculares o religiosos

697).

que llamados por Cristo a vivir

permanente se ha de enmarcar en el contexto de una eclesiologfa mas clara, de acuerdo con las orientaciones del concilio Vaticano II y del magisterio posconciliar; la mision del diacono permanente solo puede cumplirse en el marco de una pastoral organica en la

la

vocation diaconal, servimos a su Iglesia ayudados por la gracia sacramental de la ordenacion por imposition de manos del obispo. Somos hombres que hacemos presente a Cristo Cabeza, servidor de servidores en su triple ministerio: de la palabra, de la liturgia y de la caridad.

Somos animadores del pueblo de Dios,

cooperadores del obispo y de los presbiteros. Constructores de la civilization del

amor en

la

vivencia

cristiana y del orden sagrado y esto lo

llevamos a cabo en nuestra triple realidad:

Iglesia particular.

De mi parte, muchas felicitaciones a quienes dieron un importante paso en su vida. Un abrazo de hermano a ellos,

Rafael y Gladys Torres, a Carlos y Martha Medina, y a Edwin y Carmen Rodriguez.

Pedro Herrdn

es un diacono

en nuestra vida matrimonial o de celibato, en el ejercicio de un trabajo o profesion para el sostenimiento familiar y en el

permanente que trabaja en nuestra diocesis en la comunidad de Nuestra

ministerio diaconal.

Senora de

Vivimos nuestra consagracion diaconal como signo de Cristo servidor,

lem.

la

Merced, en Winston-Sa-

Confirmaciones Bilingues en Morganton Por ARTURO DE Cada ano todos los

AGUILAR

con

seminaristas de

visita fue

nos reunimos en algun lugar para un retiro junto con el obispo. Esta vez fue en el Centro de Convenciones de Hickory. Parte del programa es visitar varias de las parroquias vecinas para familiarizarnos con el trabajo, la gente y los lugares de la diocesis que algun dfa vamos a servir. Entre las que visitamos este ano estaba San Carlos Borromeo, en la diocesis

Morganton donde las comunidades tanto hispana

visita Charlotte

motivo de la que el obispo confirmaria en la fe a un grupo de personas de ese lugar. La mayor parte eran hispanos, de los cuales, muchos de ellos tambien recibieron la primera comunion. Al terminar la ceremonia el obispo did su bendicion a

la

dicha y la bendicion de tener entre nosotros a un personaje conocido

mundialmente.Su fama no es debida a su riqueza economica, sino a su riqueza espiritual. Estoy hablando de la madre Teresa de Calcuta, quien vino a Charlotte por invitation de nuestro obispo.

Ella vino a inaugurar un convento donde cuatro hermanas de su orden viviran y trabajaran con los pobres. Debido a la ocasion se celebro, en el Coliseo de Charlotte un servicio ecumenico de oracion en el cual participaron miembros de todas las Iglesias catolicas y no catolicas de Charlotte y de la diocesis.

En este servicio, en que estuvieron presentes mas de 13,500 personas de todas las denominaciones, fue posible sentir la presencia del Espfritu de Dios a traves de la persona de la madre Teresa, quien es considerada casi una santa.

Tuve la oportunidad de participar muy de cerca en el evento, pues aparte de ayudar al padre Frank O'Rourke en la organizacidn, forme parte de un grupo representativo de la diversidad de nuestra diocesis. Este grupo, que realizo las peticiones universales durante el servicio

estuvo integrado por una persona de origen asiatico, una persona afroamericana, una joven en

de ruedas, un nifio, una persona de edad avanzada y yo de origen hispano. Algunas de las peticiones fueron dichas en espafiol y en otros idiomas. Pero creo que mas alia de las barreras de los idiomas o las razas esta esa solidaridad en la oracion que todos experimentamos durante esa silla

experiencia de

No

se

si

JOANN KEANE

fe.

volvamos a tener

la

oportunidad de compartir con un personaje como lo es la madre Teresa, pero esta experiencia de haberla tenido en nuestra diocesis ha sido una bendicion para todos los que vivimos aquf y creo

que

la

presencia de las hermanas

"Misioneras de la Caridad" en Charlotte continuara bendiciendo nuestra ciudad.

Ellas tienen su convento en Torrence St.

en Charlotte y se pueden visitar, pues ellas son muy sencillas y abiertas.

Hasta Luego, Padre Jaime

todos los nifios presentes y posaron para

Hay que mencionar el padre Ken Witthington le

varias fotograffas.

apoyo que el esta dado a la comunidad hispana en su parroquia, la cual sigue creciendo.

Por LUIS

WOLF

Como la mayoria de ustedes saben, Padre Jaime ha sido trasladado para la de San Leo en Winston-Salem.

Sus ultimas Misas en espafiol como Director Espiritual de nuestra comunidad las celebraro el pasado 1 1 de junio.

Durante el tiempo que el Padre ha estado entre nosotros, a pesar de labarrera del idioma, ha demostrado un gran deseo de servir a la comunidad, ha hecho un el

Iglesia

gran esfuerzo para llegar a todos y sus homih'as han tocado a muchos. Se ha ganado el corazon de la gente con su

manera humilde y

como el hubiera querido debido a

sus otras obligaciones con su parroquia

Obispo Curlin con el padre Ken, pastor del lugar, con algunas de las personas que la fe Catolica en la comunidad de San Carlos Borromeo en Morganton.

amor que demostro por los hispanos en el poco tiempo que estuvo con nosotros. Le deseamos lo mejor en su nuevo trabajo y le pedimos al Sefior que lo siga ayudando y guiando en trabajo, sacrificio y

su carrera de sacerdocio.

No decimos adios sino hasta luego y esperamos que cuando venga a Charlotte, nos visite y, si el tiempo permite, nos celebre la Misa en espafiol.

To Our Friends

sencilla.

Muchas veces no ha podido llegar a todos

El

Photo

los brazos abiertos. El

como americana nos recibieron

fueron confirmadas en

MADRE TERESA

y con el Obispo Miguel. El me dijo hace poco que el no hizo todo lo que hubiera querido por la comunidad. Yo creo que hizo bastante. Las Misas se llenaban, sus palabras en los momentos diffciles, como son los servicios funerales, le daban fe y resignation a la gente. Algunas personas me han dicho que nunca podran olvidar cosas que el padre hizo por ellas y a mi personalmente siempre me apoyo y ayudo en todo lo que le fue posible.

En nombre de la comunidad hispana de Charlotte le quiero extender nuestro agradecimiento al padre Jaime por su

Article by Deacon Pedro Herran about the ordination of three Hispanic men to the holy order of the

permanent diaconate and the meaning of that ministry. Luis

Wolfs

message to Father Byer who has been transferred to St. Leo' s Church in Winston-Salem. Article by Arturo de Aguilar about Mother Teresa's visit to Charlotte and his experience in planning and participating in this event. Bishop Curlin went to Morganton with all the seminarians during their annual retreat to confirm a large group of Hispanics and

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before creation and nature with

resources, before other persons, be-

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he

said.

In addressing the need to focus

on

the preferential option for the poor, His-

panics bring special gifts, Msgr. Albacete It's not that all Hispanics are poor although many still are but because "poor or not, all of us constitute a people, a world spiritually in conflict with the dominant culture," he said.

"This gives all of us the experience of those living at the margins of society in a continuous struggle for our identity and dignity, the experience of being excluded, the experience of the poor," he

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Friday morning. Dr.Craven is on the faculty of Brite Divinity SchoolTexas Christian University.

New Testament: Father Gene is an old friend of the Summer Bible In-

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July 7, 1995

Diocesan News Briefs Monk Receives Doctorate

BELMONT — Benedictine Father

Placid D. Solari, a

monk

of Belmont

Abbey, has received his doctorate in theology surama cum laude from

patristic

Institute Patristic Pontifical "Augustinianum" in Rome. His dissertation was entitled,

"Human beings, virtue

and the restoration of God's image as presented in the works of Didymus the Blind."

Father Solari, an assistant professor at Belmont Abbey

College and a member

of the board of trustees,

is

subprior,

master of novices and vocation director at Belmont Abbey Monastery.

retreat focusing

on Healing the Child

Within, July 21-23 in the Continuing

Education Building at Belmont Abbey College. Bring a picture of yourself as a child. For information and reservations, call (704) 327-8692.

3 1 - Aug. 4 and Aug. 7-11. Cost is $ 1 50.

For information, call FAME Sports Camps at (800) 958-4667.

MAGGIE VALLEY — St. Marga-

Pay

p.m. at St. John Neumann Church. The theme, "Stories Jesus Knew from Books

12 at 7 p.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Church. Tickets are $5 and available by calling the parish center at (803) 582-

Survivors Meet

who devotes

0674 or The Catholic Shoppe

at (803)

at the door.

Healing Mass

ASHEVILLE

— A Healing Mass

1

Belmont Abbey College. For information and registration, call Debbie Pruett

day each month at 7 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc Church. For information or transportation, call (704) 252-3151.

port group sponsored by Catholic Social

Services for widows and widowers deal-

new or unresolved grief meets 6 and the third Sunday each month from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Catholic Center.

1

Call Suzanne

Sister Dorothy, associate superintendent

of schools for the Archdiocese of

New

York, will present a brief history of catechisms and then will discuss the four "pillars of the Church" on which the new catechism is based: the creed, the sacraments, morality and prayer. Father Ed Kirsch, pastor of both churches, said there is no charge for the workshops which will be from 1 0 a.m. to 2 p.m. with

a potluck lunch.

MAGGIE VALLEY

— A week-

long retreat July 12-18, "The Personality of Jesus," directed by Father Chester

Michael (co-author of Prayer and Temperament), focuses on who Jesus is as reflected in the Sermon on the Mount and other Scripture. Donation is $200.

A week-long retreat July 19-25, "I Will Seek Him Whom My Heart Loves," directed by Conventual Franciscan Father Donald Halpin, focuses on Biblical poetry. Donation is $200.

Psalm 121 sets the tone for the week-

at

(704) 355-6872

— The F.A.C.E.S.

CHARLOTTE

Catholic home-schooling group meets

Birthmother Support Offered

WINSTON-SALEM— Family Serand Catholic Social Services group support for birthmothers the second Thursday each month from 78:30 p.m. at Family Services, Inc. Discussions center around issues of grief and loss experienced in the adoption process. For information, call Rebecca Nagaishi at (910) 722-8173 or Becky DuBoisat(910) 727-0705. vices, Inc.

Take the

and Frank and Brenda Petras, Aug. 7 13. Donation is $210.

Youth Ministry

-

register for these retreats, con-

offers

SPLUNGE,

justice,

Divorced Retreat

ticipate.

tact

—

and

inter-

service to others, July 18-23. Partici-

—

peace and service

HICKORY A weekend retreat, "One Candle Lights Another," offers and optional group sharing for widowed, separated and divorced Catholics Aug. 5-6 at the Catholic Conference Center.

Registration deadline is July 26 (see the ad in this issue for a registration form).

For information, call Suzanne Bach at (704) 377-6871.

Basketball Camp

CHARLOTTE Bogues Basketball ages 7-14

E

are at least 15 years old

ested in growing in their faith through

Adults working with youth in the area of

presentations, reflection, prayer, liturgy

Inner Healing Retreat Father Damion BELMONT Lynch and Bobbie May will present a

Call your parish office to be included.

The Catholic News & Herald welcomes parish news for the diocesan news briefs. Good photographs, preferably black and white, also are welcome.

Please submit news releases and photos at least 10 days before the date of publication.

an

inner-city service experience for youth

Widowed, Separated,

ARDEN— Catholic Young Adults,

coming in October for all couples in the diocese married 25 or 50 years his year.

SPLUNGE ARDEN — The Diocesan Office of

directed by Father Eric Petri, John Boyles,

pants will stay at St. Barnabas Church.

group for people ages 20-40, married and single, meets the second Saturday each month at St. Barnabas Church in the St. Lawrence Crypt. For information, call Julie Doyle at (704) 274-5142.

Gold, Silver Anniversaries

offers

3833.

a

1 2 at the parish hall. A complimentary luncheon will be provided. For information, call Anne Mclntyre at (704) 545-5046.

ver wedding anniversary celebrations are

Shamrock Division of the Ancient Order

Young Adults Meet

CHARLOTTE — The 50+ Seniors

Club of St. John Neumann Church will be celebrating its 14th anniversary at 1

CHARLOTTE — The gold and sil-

553-8559.

of Hibernians has suspended

meetings for the months of July and August.

The next meeting is Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary Church. Additional meetings will be scheduled for the third Thursday each month.

50+ Seniors

Wednesday each month. For

information, call Kathy Diener at (704)

who

its

is

a.m. July

Catholic Home-Schooling

Living Waters Reflection Center, 1420 Soco Rd., Maggie Valley, NC 28751. For information, call (704) 926-

SWANNANOA — The Cross and

Word of God. Fee $25 and there is no fee for Catechists.

For information, call (704) 845-9441.

role as speaker of the

long nature retreat, "I Lift Up My Eyes,"

To

Summer Meetings Canceled

Bach

for information.

the third

Dorothy Flanagan will present a workshop on the new Catechism ofthe Catholic Church July 1 0 at St. William Church in Muphy and July 1 1 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Mission in Hayesville.

Jesus Loved," explores the prophet's sup-

3 and the second Thurs-

Living Waters Retreats Sister

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World and National Briefs Supreme Court Declares Idaho School Prayer Case Moot

clinic, located in a

former hardware store

rented by Kevorkian on a month-to-month

WASHINGTON (CNS)— The U.S.

basis, is

who

Supreme Court has declined to make a on the right of public

named

for Kevorkian's sister,

died of a heart attack

last year.

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gaging in "illegal activities" in the south-

Men And Women' SAN FRANCISCO (CNS) "It is

ern state of Chiapas were not allowed to

ficial

consult a lawyer nor were they informed

put

center of global economic programs. In

or judicially irrelevant, a case initiated in

peace," said San Francisco Archbishop

peal the expulsion order, the vicar gen-

effect, said

1991 by students and parents at Grangeville High School in Idaho against

John R. Quinn

June 25 Mass marking the 50th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. The Mass at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption in San Francisco was attended by diplomats and dignitaries from 78 countries, including Polish President Lech Walesa.

Archbishop Renato R. Martino, the Vatican's permanent observer to the United Nations, was principal celebrant of the Mass. The Mass was separate from an interfaith service at San Francisco' s Grace Cathedral, which was attended by Walesa and President

eral

born Father Loren Riebe, Spanish-born Father Rodolfo Izal Elorz and Argentine-born Father Jorge Baron Guitein.

Pope Tells Ambassador Freedom A Must For Catholics In Turkey VATICAN CITY (CNS) Pope John Paul II, welcoming Turkey's am-

Clinton.

Pope Says Catholic Teaching

bassador to the Vatican, said religious freedom is essential for the tiny Catholic

that

—

—

j

students school.

who filed suit By its ruling,

still

attends the

the high court

at a

New Titular Named For U.S. Sites

decision and affirms a federal judge's

Vatican Approves 12

ruling that permitted school prayer at

Sees

WASHINGTON

—

nomic planners need

service of the

special delegate to U.N. institutions in Geneva, addressed the International Labor Conference during its June 7-23 meeting in Geneva.

deported the following morning, are U.S.-

VATICAN CITY (CNS) John Paul

II

—

— Pope

said Catholic teaching

in the

lim country.

He suggested finding a bet-

The

strongly supports women's equality and

ter legal

apologized if the Church has not always

rights in Turkey.

selves.

recognition of women' s equal rights was

'Mercy Clinic,' 24th Death Said

Church jurisdictions in the United States.

The decision was announced in a June 20

if students

want

such prayers and choose them them-

Slippery Slope Argument DETROIT (CNS) The opening of a "mercy clinic" by Dr. Jack Kevorkian and his presence at a death there June 26 "are a tragic affirmation of the so-called 'slippery slope' argument against physician-assisted suicide," said Cardinal Adam J. Maida of Detroit. "We're already dealing with individuals who put themselves above the law, who facilitate killing under the guise of mercy as a 'final solution' and who now put forth the notion of death clinics to be more convenient and efficient," said the cardinal in a statement. "Where will it end?"

Erika Garcellario, a 60-year-old woman with Lou Gehrig's disease, was found dead June 26 at the Margo Janus Mercy Clinic in Springfield Township, Mich., about 40 miles northwest of Detroit. The

To Affirm

—

letter

(CNS)

from Archbishop Agostino

Cacciavillan, apostolic pro-nuncio in the

United States, to Cardinal William H. Keeler of Baltimore, president of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops. A copy of it was released June 26 in Washington. Auxiliary bishops and others who do not head a diocese, including most bishops in Vatican service, are assigned to titular sees when their episcopal appointments are announced. The 12 new titular sees are: Leavenworth, Kan., Concordia, Kan., Alton, 111., Quincy, 111., Grass Valley, Calif, Jamestown, N.D., Kearney, Neb., Lead, S.D., Natchitoches, La., Nesqually, Wash., Sainte Marie, Mich., and Vincennes, Ind. The Vatican had earlier approved the establishment of Bardstown, Ky., as a new titular.

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5-6,

1995

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said

in part to the efforts of

organized

Christ, the

PHONE

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freely. In his speech,

pope

said, the

Church

is

a

Irish

Woman Claims Late

Pope Warns Against Viewing Laborers As Tools Of Capitalism VATICAN CITY (CNS) Pope

Priest Fathered

John Paul II, addressing Brazilian bishops, warned against economic policies that view human labor as a mere instru-

the late Father Michael Clery, a contro-

ment of capitalism. Human work "cannot be considered just a means of producmanpower," he said at the

was the father of her two sons. Phyllis Hamilton said she and Father Clery exchanged informal marriage vows. But at least one Irish bishop said he did not

Vatican June 24. "The intrinsic value of

believe her story. Father Clery, who died

Her Sons DUBLIN, Ireland (CNS) A 45year-old woman has claimed that she and

—

versial but

human work must be recognized by societies

and by

states,

which have the

and

human being in relation he said. He said a

profit,"

system of equal pay and benefits

is

es-

sential to guarantee family stability, the

possibility of educating children

)

and the

The

priestly celibacy.

Catholic Heritage Society honors

the Christian generosity of Catholic friends

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1 8 months ago, was a popular radio host, comedian, newspaper columnist and singer. Hamilton's claims were made in an interview in Dublin's Sunday World.

Earlier, Cardinal Cahal Daly of Armagh, Northern Ireland, said there is evidence of an Irish media campaign against

re-

sponsibility to make laws tjiat reflect the centrality of the

—

lived together for 26 years and that he

reducing the laborer to the condi-

ADDRESS

PARISH

Ambassador Semih

Belen said Christians in his country form a thriving community. They "fully enjoy religious freedoms, which are guaranteed by the constitution, and receive the same treatment as members of other religions," he said. Catholics in Turkey number about 27,000, out of a total population of about 62 million.

"convinced bearer" of the message that women and men have equal rights.

REGiSTRATiON

NAME

modern

June 25 as his top aides were preparing for the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing in September. Vatican officials have said the Church wants to take a predominantly positive message to Beijing. In line with the teaching of

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women's movements. The pope made the remarks during a Sunday blessing

tion of simple

(ig^ts another.

for

to that ideal.

formula to protect the Church's The issue has been debated between Church and civil leaders in Turkey for several years. Speaking at a Vatican ceremony June 26, the pope was cordial but insistent on the right of the Church to live its faith and worship

a great triumph of civilization and was

tion,

0**e canble

up

predominantly Mus-

community

Vatican has approved the establishment of 12 new titular sees named for former

graduation ceremonies,

I

human being, of all human

beings." Archbishop Tabet, the Vatican's

many. The three priests, who were arrested on the afternoon of June 22 and

Supports Women's Equality

effectively reverses the appeals court

Archbishop Paul Tabet, ecoto ask themselves whether "the free market that is developing around the world today is truly at the

of their diocese said. The arrest and deportation of the priests, which took place over a period of less than 24 hours, occurred while their bishop, Bishop Samuel Ruiz Garcia of San Cristobal de las Casas, was outside the country on speaking engagements in Spain and Ger-

j

I

values back at the

of their right under Mexican law to ap-

such prayers violate the constitutional doctrine of separation of church and state, since the students' right to decide was given by the school. and could be revoked by The Supreme Court said the case was moot, presumably because none of the

i

urged international labor experts to

human needs and

men and women who make

U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in

:

—

peaceful

November 1994

|

'Peaceful

explanation, the court declared "moot,"

to decide by majority vote whether prayer

I

GENEVA (CNS) — A Vatican of-

Archbishop Quinn Urges Diplomats

To Be

1 would be part of the graduation. The 9th

I

Vatican Official Suggests Humans Be Put At Center of Economics

for allegedly en-

school students to include student-led

the school's policy of allowing students

)

foreign-born Catholic priests expelled

time.

—

prayers in their graduation ceremonies.

In a decision announced June 26 without :

enjoyment of one's well-earned spare

from Mexico June 23

definitive ruling

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German Bishops Criticize New Compromise Abortion Law —

pregnancy," he said. "Scientific data gives

new abortion law diminishes

evidence of the absurdity of the pretext of

unborn children and

the abortionists to revindicate abortion

BONN, Germany (CNS) Germany

'

s

legal protection of

offers

ample opportunity

for abuse, said

German Catholic bishops.

The law, a compromise package drawn up by Germany s leading political the

'

was adopted June 30 by the lower house of parliament, the Bundestag.

It allows abortion up to the 12th week of pregnancy without punishment.

But abortion remains technically illegal because the constitution guarantees the sanctity of human

life.

An abortion after

12 weeks of pregnancy will be prosecuted as a crime, with fines and a potensentence.

woman,

as a 'right' of the

embryo were an

as if the

'object'" instead of a

human being with

the right to

life,

he

said.

The new measures resolved one of

parties,

tial jail

Eagle Scout Honored

the last conflicts between the legal codes

of East and West Germany after unification.

Germany, pubfunded health insurance paid for abortions up to the third month of pregnancy. There was no public discussion In the former East

licly

over religious or ethical questions because abortion was considered a private

"Abortion is the killing of a human being and is therefore inexcusable," said Bishop Karl Lehmann of Mainz, bish-

matter.

ops' conference president, in a statement

one only after receiving pro-life counseling. Even then, most doctors were reluctant to perform abortions.

In 1 99 1 the unified parliament tried to write a law satisfying people on both sides. The measure was challenged in the Supreme Court, which ruled last year that making law was indeed the parliament's job. This threw the debate back to parliament. Elections last fall brought in a new set of legislators, and the issue was back on the agenda.

in

response to the

new measure.

The Church "cannot approve of any law allowing the death of an unborn child," he said. "However, it is aware compromises occasion-

that in politics,

ally are unavoidable."

The law was also criticized in a commentary in the July 2 Vatican newspaper, L'Osservatore Romano.

"There were expectations in Germany that the law would have initiated a

In

commentary, written by

said the

abortion

was ac-

A woman could have

,

new direction against the legalization of abortion and juridical permissiveness,"

West Germany,

tively discouraged.

Under still

the

new

law, counseling

is

required, but it is meant to be neutral

rather than pro-life.

The law no longer

woman to give her name

Franciscan Father Gino Concetti, a moral

requires a

theologian.

explain her reasons for wanting an abor-

always the woman who decides whether or not to interrupt a "In the end

it is

tion.

The counseling must

least three

and

take place at

days before the abortion.

Jack and Kay Schafer, parishioners of St.William Church in Murphy, applaud astheir son, Brad, receives his Eagle Scout award, scouting's highest honor. Brad received the award at a dinner at the John Campbell Folk School honoring five new Eagle Scouts from the Murphy area. Brad is an acolyte at St. William where his grandparents, Rubin and Dot Schafer, also are parishioners.

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list

Diane said, "My circumstances were me that God had given me a raw deal. But what God has taught me is to telling

look past

my circumstance to His heart

I've gotten three meals

usually the dishes are

As Diane with a symposium on the death penalty scheduled in September.

Our Lady of Grace Parish in Greensboro provided space for the monthly distribution site for the first year and St. Mary in Greensboro has been the distribution

site

since April 1994. Vicariate

member parishes St. Joseph in Asheboro and Our Lady of the Highways in Thomasville also serve as

SHARE host

Additionally, due to the relationships forged between the members of the

network, members of the five Greensboro parishes initiated the building of a "Catholic House" for Habitat for Humanity in Greensboro. Parishioners of Immaculate Heart of Mary in High Point also undertook the sponsorship and con-

house in their city.

In July 1994, network members declared their next year a "Year of Salt and Light" based on the U.S. bishops' pastoral reflection Communities of Salt and struction of a Habitat

sites.

Approximately 40 parish volunteers serve on a rotating schedule on the

monthly distribution day. The Knights of Columbus have coordinated the drivers and truck rental each month for the trip to pick up the food at the Fayetteville warehouse and transport it back to Greensboro.

Other projects which have resulted from establishment of the network have been the collection packing and shipment of clothing and school supplies for a children's home in Lithuania and the formation of a local chapter of Pax

Light.

For further information about the Greensboro Vicariate Community Life Network, contact: Sister Anne Joseph Edelen, Parish Area Coordinator, Catholic Social Services, 233 N. Greene or call St., Greensboro, NC 27401 (910) 274-5577.

Bridget Johnson

This

summer

spoke,

I

thought of the

we have as parents for teaching our children how to respond to the pain and suffering that come into our

St.

lives.

a formation meeting

This isn't easy to do because a

parent's natural instinct

from pain and

child

to shield a

is

hurt. It

can be

diffi-

cult to teach our kids that pain

heartbreak are just as

and

much a part of life

as happiness andjoy. Certainly children

don't need to believe that pain

is

some-

thing pleasant. But perhaps our job

show

children that there are times

we can

is to

when

turn tears into joy and burdens

into gifts.

By reaching out to someone in

pain, we're letting that person know that

because we are there to help, God has not forgotten them.

Diane continued, "Another thing that God is doing in my life is He' s changing me from being a Martha to a Mary. He' changing me from being a doer to one

who delights in sitting at Jesus'

feet.

The

perspective I've always had is that a day

wasn't worth

much

unless

1

could get a

a parishioner of Paul the Apostle and a member of the is

Greensboro Vicariate Community Life

Christi.

my

know that all His gifts are for our provision whether we recognize them as good

responsibility 3)

and see

and to see Erynne as His gift to me and to

at first or not."

Festival (From Page

my 'To Do' checks beside it, I felt frustrated. Well, because of Erynne' needs and because of all my family's needs, at the end of the day, I think, well, I've had a shower, I've gotten dressed, lot done. If I couldn't look at

on the table and washed not

—

always. And we've accomplished Erynne' s therapy. And that's it. But I don't mind putting off my 'To Do' list anymore because it will get done when it needs to get done.

"Erynne' s therapist has told us that the most critical part of her therapy is her walking because more than any other activity it stimulates her vision, speech and sensitivity (to touch). Likewise, God opened my eyes to see that He wants to improve my vision, speech and sensitivity through my daily walking with Him. I'm seeing that tough circumstances are opportunities for personal growth; I have a message to encourage and speak to others in pain and I have a keener sensitivity and awareness that my own weaknesses don' t have to impede my spiritual maturity."

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