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Special Section:

Seven priests ordained to serve Diocese of Charlotte ...INSIDE

Ex Corde: Vatican clears U.S. Catholic higher

education norms ...Page

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Pope thanks journalists for dedication to profession ...Page

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Catholic News heralds national recognition ...Page

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CSS program fosters family connections ...Page

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Hendersonville students literally raise

the roof ...Page

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Every Week Entertainment .Pages Editorials

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& Columns ...Pages

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Pentecost Sunday June 11 "And they were

all filled with the holy Spirit and be^an to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim."

—

Acts 2:4

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Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, who founded the College of St. Catherine nearly a century ago, presented the college with an unrestricted gift of $20 million June 2.

Believed to be the largest unrestricted contribution ever made to a Catholic women's college, the $20 million is intended to support the college's vision "to be the world's pre-eminent

women

Vatican to publish document on world's prisons VATICAN CITY (CNS) Shortly before Pope John Paul II vis-

—

lege Coalition in Washington; there are 150 in the world.

its

ful

CNS

photo from Reuters

Praying for peace Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox Christian women pray for peace in Eritrea's capital of Asmara. The special prayer service coincided with peace talks taking place in Algiers between Ethiopia and Eritrea. The countries have been locked in a border war for at least two years.

to the teaching authority of the

new company

River. President of the

Anthony Buono, who heads Single Catholics Online and formerly was general manager of Scepter Publishers in Princeton, N.J. Indonesian Catholic official is

condemns church bombings

—

A Indonesia (CNS) Catholic Church leader in North Sumatra, western Indonesia, strongly condemned bomb attacks on churches

MEDAN,

and asked Catholics to stay calm and keep alert. Capuchin Father Paulinus Simbolon, vicar general of Medan Archdiocese, said the local Catholic Church "strongly condemned all terrors, including the recent bomb terror and threats" that disturb religious

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were

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in Sierra Leone traces children lost during war KENEMA, Sierra Leone (CNS)

Diocese

— The Diocese of Kenema

in eastern

Leone has begun tracing lost children. The sporadic and surprising attacks on villages by rebels frequently causes parents and children Sierra

to be separated while fleeing for their lives.

"We

thought

it

necessary to

them with their families," said Father Ambrose Turay, coordinator of the Kenema diocesan development office.

He said more than 1,400 children had been traced, and "most of them had resorted to begging to get their living," he said. He added that 29 chiltrace those children and reunite

dren have already been reunited with

Episcopa,, j calendar Bishop William G. Curlin will take part in the following events:

Most Reverend William G. Curlin

June 12

Keane Associate Editor: Jimmy Rostar Staff Writer: AleshaM. Price Editor:

reported UCA News, an Asian church news agency based in Thailand. A homemade bomb blast rocked the Indonesian Protestant Christian Church May 28 at the start of Sunday liturgical service around 8:30 a.m. Forty-seven churchgoers practice,

Th

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S.

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Secretary: Jane Glodowski

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St.,

Charlotte,

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Charlotte,

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11 a.m.

Transitional Diaconate Ordination St. Vincent de Paul, Charlotte

Phone: (704) 370-3333 FAX: (704) 370-3382

June 18

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June 19

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5:30 p.m.

Confirmation St. Eugene, Asheville

by the

other

cities.

POSTMASTER: Send

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The Catholic

Herald, P.O. Box 37267,

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23 Convocation of Priests

Asheville

June 25

— 3 p.m.

Corpus Christi Mass and Procession Maryfield Nursing Home, High

their families.

prison in July, the Vatican

document examining

Point

be released shortly before the July 9 celebration of the Jubilee for Prisoners. Navarro-Valls said the new document "will confront the theme of the condition of prisons around the world

from the human,

CAPE TOWN,

provide some ideas about facing the problems and not only through the use of clemency."

Mexican cardinal calls for end to 'xenophobic attitudes' in U.S. CardiMEXICO CITY (CNS) nal Norberto Rivera Carrera of Mexico City asked an end to "xenophobic attitudes" in the United States that have contributed to recent violence and deaths for Mexicans who have tried to cross the border illegally. Speaking to reporters following

(CNS)

—

South Africa The Southern African

Catholic Bishops' Conference welcomed a new bill that aims to curb gun use and that would allow tough sentences for the unlicensed possession of firearms and ammunition.

South Africa's Firearms Control Bill would increase the maximum sentence for the illegal possession of firearms from five to 15 years. A sentence of 25 years could be imposed for the possession of prohibited firearms, such as automatic weapons. "Many of the points we made in our submissions to parliament have been incorporated into the bill," said Father Peter-John Pearson, who heads the bishops' parliamentary liaison office.

Rapid growth seen in religious

order associates

WASHINGTON are

around the world. Joaquin NavarroValls, Vatican spokesman, said the document being prepared by the Holy Year coordinating committee should

Southern African bishops bill to curb gun use

welcome

now more

(CNS)

— There

than 25,000 lay associ-

social

and pastoral

points of view, but above

all

will

it

—

a

Mass May

28, the cardinal

was

es-

pecially critical of ranchers in south-

ern Arizona who have organized vigilante groups to capture undocumented workers. "A fundamental human right is the right to work ... and I believe that the laws of countries and concrete attitudes must leave behind

those xenophobic feelings and tudes," he said.

atti-

ates of U.S. Catholic religious orders,

19 MAGGIE VALLEY

Diocesan planner June

CHARLOTTE

—

St. Patrick Ca1621 Dil worth Rd. East, is having a charismatic Mass at 4 p.m. with prayer teams available at 3 p.m. and a potluck dinner at 5 p.m. For more information, call Josie at (704)

1 1

thedral,

Clergy Retreat Diocese of Pittsburgh, Pa.

Advertising Representative: Cindi Feerick

Rome

the situation and needs of prisoners

—

church. The nonprofit company, called Tiber River, is based in Ann Arbor and a division of Ave Maria Communications. Tiber River and Ave Maria were founded by Thomas S. Monaghan, the former Domino's Pizza owner who also founded Legatus International, an organization of Catholic business leaders.

Monaghan is chairman of Tiber

a

will publish a

guidance on Catholic books site offers

Mich. (CNS) The founder of Domino's Pizza and the founder of Single Catholics Online have joined in a new Internet company that will evaluate, recommend and sell Catholic books judged faith-

pres-

ence in the U.S. church.

The United States and Canada have 74 women's colleges, according to the Women's Col-

ANN ARBOR,

new

cant and. rapidly growing

to

lead and influence."

New Web

2000

new study by the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate.

The study found some 11,000 more associates than a similar study five years earlier. Respondents reported nearly 2,700 new associates currently in formation. Most formation programs are about one year. Those figures indicated that the American Catholics seeking to connect with the spirituality, life, prayer and mission of religious institutes form a signifi-

gift of $20 million goes to Catholic women's college The ST. PAUL, Minn. (CNS)

Record

Catholic college educating

9,

Brief

527-4676.

14 GREENSBORO

— There

an Alzheimer's support group meeting this morning from 10 a.m.-noon at Guilford College Methodist Church.

If anyone in your family has memory loss, this group can give you the support you need to help your loved one.

St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church the Methodist is working with Church to obtain information on Alzheimer's/ dementia for those who need it. For location and other information, call Colleen Assal at (336) 294-4696. is

—

Augus-

tinian Father Terry Hyland and Charity Sister Fran Grady are leading an art retreat entitled "Recreate in Us a New Spirit, Lord." This retreat is designed for those with artistic abili-

explore their talent and spirituwith the Smoky Mountains as a backdrop. It will serve as a time to reflect, pray, create and share unique creative and spiritual expression of ties to

ality

the Divine Artist within. For more information on the retreat being held

today through June 23, call Father Hyland at the Living Waters Catholic Reflection Center, 103 Living Waters Lane, at (828) 926-3833 or e-mail: lwcrc@main.nc.us.

20 WINSTON-SALEM

— There

is

a natural family planning session be-

ing held at St. Leo the Great Church, 335 Springdale Ave., at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call Tom and Mary Beth Young at (336) 922-0479.

Jesuit Father 21 CHARLOTTE Gene McCreesh is the facilitator of

—

June

9,

2000

In

The Catholic News & Herald 3

the News

Web site offering online Mass-buying removed —

By JERRY FILTEAU

News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) Catholic

—A

site

on the World Wide Web that offered to help people "buy" memorial

Masses anywhere

the United

in

was dismantled June

States

Catholic

News

owner

violates church law.

it

Funeral

or toll-free telephone has been replaced with a simple message in bold type: "Please contact your local church."

7 after

Service informed the

he said

site,

Before reaching Savage, CNS spoke with several church officials and a canon lawyer who found the

offering

original site's use of phrases like "buy a Mass" and "pay for the Mass" in

must be treated strictly as an offering, not a payment or purchase. Many

Church law makes

home owner Pe-

make any

profit

on the

made for a Mass intention must be

had

treated strictly as an offering, not a

site.

He

said

prompted

a

the

site

few inquiries,

but he had not actually processed any orders for Masses.

A pop-up banner ad for

But the former fered to let people

buy

intention

memorial Mass anywhere in the United States for $20 by e-mail, online order form a

permits

ings but devotes 14 canons to the topic, spelling out

and obligations to prevent any abuse. strict limits

In a telephone interview late

to charitable or apostolic works.

of-

law

priests to receive such offer-

today refuse such offerings or apply them

— which

site

Canon

payment or purchase. Many priests

eMasscard.com still comes up on the computer screen if someone uses "Catholic" as a search word on the America Online search engine.

Mass

for a

any

ferings or apply them to charitable or apostolic works.

Church law makes clear that any offering

for people

to

made

clear that

priests today refuse such of-

N.Y., told

trying to provide a service and did not intend

Canon

says, "Any appearance of trafficking or commerce is to be entirely excluded from Mass offerings."

Savage of Binghamton, CNS he was only

ter

clearly violated

it

947 of the Code of Canon Law, which

June

Savage said he

7,

became aware of legal and theological problems first

posed by his violation of church law.

Franciscan Father Arthur Espelage, executive coordinator of the Canon Law Society of America, said he was "surprised and aghast that

someone

is

selling Masses."

Upon viewing

site a

short time

when he opened an e-mail from CNS asking him to comment on earlier

those issues.

He said he realized immediately that the site should be taken down.

By

the original

the next

morning

it

was gone,

Web

r

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Newspaper takes honors

CPA

in

national

competition

By

JOANN

S.

KEANE

Editor

BALTIMORE

—

News & Herald was

The Catholic recognized for

excellence during the 2000 Catholic Press Association newspaper awards

competition held

May

26.

Julie Radcliffe, production associate, took top honors nationally in the category of best single ad in the black and white category, for an ad designed for Catholic Social Service's

marriage Radcliffe's

preparation program. work was judged in a cat-

egory that included

all Catholic newspapers, both diocesan, and publications with national circulation.

Judges described her work as, "comprehensive but not cluttered and praised her selection of graphics."

Staff Writer Alesha Price received an honorable mention for a personality profile of Pauline Leeper, a

Belmont woman, who worked to bridge race North Carolina. In her

tirelessly relations in story, Price

captured the essence of this Rosa Parks-of-a-woman noted for her efforts in civil rights issues.

Youth promote parish pride, plan for

By DIANNE RIGGS Correspondent

ASHEVILLE from

St.

—

Young

people Eugene Church heading for

ing program is finished, said Katyn.

"We're glad we can inspire some pride in our church while we help ourselves go to Rome," said Leksa.

World Youth Day in Rome this summer have come up with a unique way to raise funds for the trip. They are

50 youth and adults from across the western half of North Carolina who

selling plastic license plates bearing the likeness of St. Eugene, according

plan to travel to Rome for World Youth Day, a part of the year long

Leksa and Katyn Chmielewski, two sisters who are among 10 from

Jubilee 2000 celebration.

to

who

the church

plan to attend.

The license plates are for the front of a vehicle and will have a gray

background with magenta writing and a picture of the church as it is going to look when the current build-

"Spiritual Direction for Gays and Lesbians" at St. Peter Church, 507 S.

Tryon

St.,

at 7 p.m. tonight.

For more

information, call the church office at (704) 332-5342.

—

25 SALISBURY Sacred Heart Church, 128 N. Fulton St., is celebrating the jubilee year at the 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and noon Masses today with a blessing of the entrance doors, inspirational music and a gospel reading. For more information, call the church office at (704) 633-05.91.

Upcoming

CHARLOTTE

—

UNC

Office of International

Charlotte's

Programs

is

looking for volunteers to host visitors from Japan as they take part in an intensive study program. Volunteers are needed to host the following students for these upcoming dates: Japanese Bankers during the weekend of July 14-16 and Japanese English

Teachers from Aug 4-19. If you have an interest in making international

The

St.

Eugene youth

are

among

The

esan group will leave Aug. return on Aug. 23.

1 1

dioc-

and

'We

will get to see the Pope and meet other Catholic youth from around the world," said Leksa.

"I think it is a neat idea to go on pilgrimage," said Kaytn. "A lot of

also

friends and

would like to help the guests learn more about American culture and lifestyle, call Kathy Ballard, home stay coordinator, at (704) 663-5861 or Mark Beam at (704) 547-2597.

MAGGIE VALLEY

—

Rev. Mr. Keith Kolodziej and the Diocese of

Charlotte Renewal Team are sponsoring a weekend retreat, entitled "You Will Receive Power," July 7-9 at Living Waters Catholic Reflection Cen-

103 Living Waters Lane. The goal and purpose of the weekend is to renew God's people by studying sacred scripture, sacraments and the teaching of the church with great emphasis on personal prayer and worship devoted to the Holy Spirit and the metanoia and spiritual fruits which flow from it. Space is limited, so ter,

for registration

and further

details,

contact Augustinian Father Terry Hyland at (828) 926-3833 or e-mail: lwcrc@main.nc.us.

ROCK HILL, S.C The Oratory Re-

—

Rome

people don't get that chance."

"It is exciting when youth get to participate in the Jubilee Year," said St.

Eugene's pastor, Father Frank

Cancro.

"It is a once-in-a-lifetime

opexpects that for some it will be their first time to visit Europe, to get a sense of a different coun-

portunity."

He

try and a different culture. Rome expects World Youth Day to draw some 800,000 young people, he said.

Father Cancro hopes to join the St. Eugene youth at some point in the trip and spend time in Assisi, helping them see some of the sights in the area, t

The Catholic News Herald, which serves 46 counties in western North Carolina has a circulation exceeding 45,000. The diocesan newspaper has collected more than a dozen CPA awards since establishment of the publication in 1990.

CPA membership includes nearly 200 diocesan newspapers in the United States and Canada with a combined circulation of nearly 30 million,

t

Contact Editor Joann Keane by calling (704) 370-3336 or e-mail jskeane@cha rlottediocese. o rg.

Why

Camp will hold two separate one-week sessions at Camp York in Kings Mountain State Park during the weeks of July 9-15 and July 1622. Boys and girls under 12, entering ligion

grades 2-6 in Sept., can apply for consideration. Those wishing to volunteer as counselors can write for a staff application. For more information

and application, write

to:

The Ora-

Camp, P.O. Box 11586, S.C. 29731-1586 or call

tory Religion

Rock

Hill,

(803) 327-2097.

Ongoing

ASHEVILLE

—

The

Basilica of St.

Lawrence, 97 Haywood St., one of three jubilee year pilgrimage churches in the Diocese of Charlotte, hosts free tours of the historic church after each weekend Mass. The Masses are celebrated every Sat. at 5 p.m., and on Sun, at 9 a.m., noon and 5 p.m.

For more information on scheduling guided tours, call Shirley Gregory at (828) 274-4592.

we're late...

Due to computer problems, this issue of

The Catholic

News & Herald was published several days behind schedule. We apologize to our readers for the delay.

BRYSON

—

CITY Beginning in July, the regular schedule for the St. Joseph Church thrift shop will resume every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For the month of June, the schedule is as follows; Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-l p.m. and

Thursday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, call the church office, located at 316 Main St., at (828) 488-2266.

Please submit notices of events for the Diocesan Planner at least 10 days prior to publication date.

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June

The Catholic News & Herald

Friends and family say farewell to By

ALESHA

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the support of the Alumni Parent-Teacher Association, Association, CCHS Foundation, Athletic Association and other supporters at a co-sponsored farewell reception on June 4. David Watson, treasurer of the PTO,

wishes to a petite pow-

erhouse of a principal.

Mercy Sister Paulette Williams, who has spent 27 years with Charlotte and 20 years, has been appointed as the director of Marian Center, a skilled care facility for the Sisters of Mercy in Belmont.

The class of 2000 is Sister

High School,

as a teacher

as principal for the past

Paulette's last class as she steps

from her position to begin a

as principal of

new chapter

in

her

presented the check.

tion,

down

CCHS

life.

Parent Teacher Organiza-

Photo by Alesha M. Price

Alumni Association, Athletic Or-

ganization and the CCHS Foundation all co-sponsored the gathering and coordinated the event.

"We wanted everyone who has ever come in contact with Sister Paulette to attend the reception and feel

to present a check for $7,000 to Sister

Paulette in honor of her years of dedication to the school and the students.

A

CCHS

graduate and whose middle daughter is graduating this year. 'We sent hundreds of a

we wanted to and we pooled our

invitations because

reach everyone, resources to have one big reception."

The co-sponsors and those in attendance also pooled their resources

who had been

thanked

a part of her

always have strong ties to CCHS, and I will miss the family, friends and members of the community that have touched my

life in

welcome," explained Vickie PTO, whose is

tearful Sister Paulette

everyone

Britton, president of the

oldest daughter

principal

job.

more than

At a farewell reception in the school that Sister Paulette helped to build, the

life. I

academia:

am most

"I

will

grateful to the diocese

and the Sisters of Mercy,

who many

years ago, saved the school from closing. I wouldn't have been able to be a part of this if not for them. I feel that this ministry has been a real blessing in my life and that I have received

To

her,

it

helped to perpetuate a

have given."

Mike Maher, president of the Athletic Association, whose son is a rising senior, said, "She did a terrific job when she was at the school, and we will miss her involvement in all

living ministry of faith and education

aspects of the school."

mous amount

Rob Keuten, a rising senior, is slowly growing accustomed to the

to

I

he will spend his

fact that

last

started by the Sisters of Mercy."

Dr. Michael Skube, superintendent of schools, commented on her

of leadership not only but also for our entire diocese. She served 20 years as principal and seven years prior to that as a teacher and helped to build the school to the point where we are now. certainly wish her well and we will be counting on her to help to smooth the transition."

Steve Carpenter, assistant principal, said, "She has been an amazing role model, and we are very grateful to have had her for as long as we did and are happy that she is moving on to- her new ministry." t

high

life,

I

first,

ter Paulette

was held on

May

4,

CCHS

We

will miss her unbelievably. she seems tough, but after a certain amount of time, you realize that everything she does is for you."

The faculty and staff party for Sis-

her

com-

plete with skits depicting the years, jeers

and tears of

Contact Staff Writer Alesha

"Sister Smallette," as

mail

amp rice@cha rlottediocese. o rg.

Photo by Alesha M. Price

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FOR ADDITIONAL HELP FOR THOSE SEEKING HEALING AFTER AN ABORTION, PLEASE CALL:

Conference Center

www.catholicconference.org

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551

Trinity

Lane, Hickory,

NC 28602

Catholic Social Services (704) 370-6155 Nazareth House (828) 250-9690 Dr. Martha Shuping (336) 659-1342

(828) 327-7441 or Toll-free (888) 536-7441 E-mail:

ccc@twave.net

THE RESPECT

LIFE

OFFICE

M.

Price by calling (704) 370-3354 or e-

the staff and students affectionately call their principal, and a gift of a computer

Paulette Williams.

^NThe Catholic r==z

"Sis-

ter Paulette has contributed an enor-

school year without Sister Paulette.

"It will be hard for us because we are used to her system," he said. "Although I think that this is good for her to make this decision at this time in

At

and prowess as a principal:

skill

Oscar and Rina Goco, whose son Timothy is a student at CCHS, offer good luck to Mercy Sister

VII

2000

and printer from the faculty.

Sister Paulette taught Debbie Stathakis math and religion when she attended CCHS and helped Stathakis obtain a job as a teacher at her alma mater.

"I will miss her wit, honesty and genuine concern for others," said Stathakis, sophomore and senior Spanish teacher. "Her dreams for the CCHS family came to life because she didn't view her role as principal as a

Sister Paulette Williams, CCHS, accepts a check for $7,000 of funds collected from

principal of

CHARLOTTE Alumni, family and friends gathered on June 4 to

Catholic

CCHS

Mercy

M. PRICE

Staff Writer

offer their best

9,

Around the Diocese

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DIOCESE OF CHARLOTTE

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June

9,

2000 The Catholic News & Herald 5

Around the Diocese

Catholic Social Services agency fosters family connections JIMMY ROSTAR

By

erates an international adoption pro-

Associate Editor

CHARLOTTE

—

Photographs

adorn the walls of Jean Davis' office: smiling babies with Santa Claus, toddlers at their first birthday parties,

young men and women in formal family portraits. Years of history decorate this space years of history and hundreds of stories.

—

They

are stories interwoven with

love: children in

need of loving par-

who want to offer that and a human services agency that makes it all possible.

An adoption social worker for ents, parents

love,

Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Charlotte, Jean Davis has spent

ship from the parents' point of inquiry into the child's early adulthood and beyond.

years is a number-one priority in the adoption program.

"We

have a lot invested in our boards around here," Davis said, re-

'We try not to lies

have too

waiting," said Davis.

'We

do try to

...

ferring to the families pictured on bulletin boards in the CSS offices.

families as best

"We

we can

Winston

from the Asheville

is

feel it's

very important that there

a family continuity."

area,

Catholic Social Services' domestic adoption program is coordinated by social workers in Asheville, WinstonSalem and Charlotte. The program works with Catholic and non-Catholic adoptive families, and with birth parents of any faith.

Catholic Social Services also op-

we

area,

from the Charlotte

—

from the

area."

The program

hosts several gatherings each year to keep connections going, including a Christmas party

and

a springtime picnic. In addition, the agency facilitates a support group for prospective parents going

through the process.

"I think both Lisa and

I

were

a

are fortunate

documented thoroughly; many aspects in the lives of the children, birth parents and adoptive families are extensively detailed and regularly upEvery contact between the

dated.

families and the

agency

And through

it

is

recorded.

the

all,

program

keeps that open-door policy to families, both new and old, who seek counseling, information and friendly chats for years after the children's placement.

Photo by Jimmy Rostar little apprehensive about coming in and wondering whether they are going to put you under a spotlight," said Brian Perry of the interview phase.

He and his wife are near the end of the home assessment with CSS. "But they have made us feel very comfortable," he said. "It's just like talking to a friend, and it feels very natural."

Lisa and Brian Perry, who had been trying to start a family four

years before contacting CSS, said the domestic program does indeed offer that sense of family Davis speaks so highly of.

"When you are a child coming into an adoptive situation, you're not

VOCATIONS

we can

enough to adopt."

There are volumes upon volumes of paperwork chronicling the agency's work. Each case must be

many fami-

have a good number of families because we have children of all different needs.

We have to keep a balanced pool of

very personalized. And I know call here at any point after

"It's

prospective parents.

those connections a reality for children and parents alike. She said ensuring that family bond through the

—

that

and home assessment process with CSS' domestic adoption program aims to nurture the family relation-

18 years helping

—

"We see that there has been and going to be a lot of support through the whole process," she said. is

dren but who face infertility. Prospective parents work with the agency through an extensive process ensuring that the right matches are made.

An adoption committee meets once a month to study new applications, and members decide how to best address those inquiries. Once initial approval is given, social workers begin the comprehensive interview

make

more than

children.

gram which has been featured in past issues of The Catholic News & Herald.

The CSS domestic adoption program serves couples wanting chil-

only getting a new mom and dad, but you're getting an extended family," Brian said. "You meet them every

"We stop in periodically, and send notes and pictures so they can see the progress," said Kate Jones,

who

with husband Ray adopted two

children through CSS nearly two decades ago. "This agency is really con-

cerned about the adoptive families. really are caring and nurturing people who work there, who are concerned for the existing family and how it changes when a child is placed with them."

There

"We

are

still

here for families,"

Davis said with a smile. "We work with families all the time. We laugh with our families and say, When you hooked up with us that first time, you didn't realize

was

it

a lifetime

com-

mitment, did you?'

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learned in 1997 he had prostate cancer and underwent radiation treatment for it and that he had been in and out of the hospital over the past year.

face to face," Sister

Archbishop celebrates Mass for former hostages

community supeThe Compass, Green Bay's Brickner,

CALI, Colombia (CNS)

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SANTA BARBARA,

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U.S. Secretary of the Trea-

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He was

72.

He

died of

oratory dedicated at National Shrine Daughters of St. Mary of Providence gather with Chicago Auxiliary Bishop Thad Jakubowski in the new oratory dedicated to the Mother of Divine Providence at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington June 5.

Sisters of the

com-

from pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung disease. His funeral was to be celebrated June 8 at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York. Simon, who proudly described himself as "an outspoken conservative," was widely regarded as a leading spokesman for free enterprise and limited government. In the 1980s he was one of the most prominent critics of the U.S. bishops' 1986 pastoral letter, "Economic Justice for All." Montreal cardinal describes 'The Rocket' as man of passion

photo by John Whitman, courtesy Basilica of the National Shrine

New

sury William E. Simon, a prominent investment banker, philanthropist and activist in Catholic causes, died June 3 at Cottage Hospital in Santa plications

MONTREAL

(CNS)

Montreal Cardinal Jean-Claude Turcotte described former hockey star Maurice Richard as a humble man of quiet passion who gave his all for his team, his family and his fans.

The cardinal said "The Rocket," as Richard was known, kept the religious values transmitted to him in childhood all his life. "He wanted to be faithful to

God. That

is

why

his fu-

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is

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for his efforts to "strengthen

Bush blocks execution of inmate to allow new DNA use HUNTSVILLE, Texas (CNS) Texas Gov. George W. Bush ap-

between Catholics and Jews and for his fighting anti-Semitism."

"The cardinal has seen the viciousness of hatred, and he has been a

proved a 30-day delay in the scheduled execution of convicted killer Ricky McGinn June 1 to allow a review of DNA evidence that the inmate and his lawyers say will exonerate him. Bush's action came about a week

progressive leader against that hatred," said David Friedman, regional director of the ADL. The ADL was created to fight anti-Semitism

—

he reiterated his strong support for the death penalty in remarks to Catholic journalists gathered in Baltimore, but also told them "if helps to settle a case or raise any doubts, of course we ought to be using it." The reprieve for McGinn came less than 30 minutes before the death-row inmate was scheduled to after

DNA

by lethal injection for the May 1993 rape and ax slaying of his 12-

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Our Lady of Guadalupe carved from the stump of a palm tree next to a smaller Juan Diego statue kneeling before her. Gutierrez, who has no formal training in carving or sculpture, says, "I guess God gave me a little talent." He is carving the statues on a small mound of earth in the corner of a vacant lot next to his home near Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Sacramento.

to

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— Arch-

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Immaculata community raises barn, spirits Rv DIANNE niAMMP RIGGS DinflC By Correspondent

HENDERSONVILLE nothing

., one and a_ half hours and the idea mushroomed," said Formichella. "He

—

There

an old-fashioned "barn raising" to draw folks together and build community. That is exactly what happened at Immaculata School in Hendersonville. In three short weeks, a beautiful 13-by-20 foot cedar barn-like outbuilding was built on the "It gave me school is

full ownership. grant, for almost $5,200, funded material for the shed, the tricycles and helmets for the Pre-K stu-

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Tessler became contractor and carpenter for the struc-

can we do next?'" said Formichella. in

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teachers the idea of 'what

Conception

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,

suggested involving the pre-school and the upper grades." And that is what began the project of which stu-

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design, he said. get the whole school involved, so it wasn't just hammers and carpentry,"

standard, pre-fab structure built to

said Tessler.

house tricycles, was changed by lead Pre-K teacher and curriculum coordinator Trish Formichella into a teaching-learning event involving the whole school.

County Building to get the building permit pulled on

Their ideals were incorporated into the "The concept was to

The seventh-grade field

zoning and permit requirements for the city and county, said Tessler. The fifth- and seventh-grade classes had a lesson on loads common to buildings.

"They were smart," Tessler said

would not have happened had Formichella not met Reid Tessler, general contractor and

"We

took a

Tessler's license and had a lesson on

All of that

former shop teacher.

class

trip to the

talked for

of the students. "They realized there is not just a down load, but a wind load."

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were involved with clearing the ground, digging the foundation, hauling dirt, spreading gravel, pouring cement, hammering studs, siding, trusses and doors, and carrying materials, all done with age-appropriate tools, until the barn was complete.

Parents and other adults from the church were involved in all phases,

anonymous, donated materials. Upper-grade children who helped on the physical structure mainly did so during the after-school program, and Pre-K kids came with a parent on Saturday mornings.

Some children kept journals of

of the project is painting. Currently the art teacher, Lois Hansen, and children are working on a mural for one outside wall of St. Francis and animals.

They are also going to do pictures on the two false windows.

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"The biggest satisfaction for me was the process of the job," said Formichella. "Whatever I needed was brought say,

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Obit uaries

Msgr. John Francis Xavier Roueche, senior priest for the diocese, dies In January 1958, Msgr. Roueche In 1942, he was promoted HIGH POINT — Msgr. John to

ginia.

—

a descendant of that city's first lic

resident, he served in

1

1

took part in campaigns in northern France and Germany.

Following his discharge early in 1946, Father Roueche served briefly as pastor of St. Joan of Arc in Asheville and then became pastor of Sacred Heart parish in Dunn where he served for three years.

From March 1949 to June 1952, he was director of the Apostolate residence at Wake Forest. He then became pastor of St. John's in North

Catho-

parishes

from New Bern to Asheville during his 42 years of active priesthood.

For several of those years, he also directed the Missionary Fathers Apostolate in North Carolina and was director of the Missionary Trailer Chapels, which served rural areas of the state where there were no Catholic churches.

Wilkesboro

Msgr. Roueche was born Nov. 7, 1906, in Salisbury, where his family long was active in Sacred Heart parish. After graduation from Belmont Abbey College, he entered St. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore under the sponsorship of Bishop William J. Hafey of the Diocese of Raleigh. He was ordained by Bishop Hafey at Sacred Heart Church in Salisbury on June 11, 1933.

Father Roueche's first assignment was as an assistant at Holy

He was

at

Nazareth

as well as training direc-

tor of the Apostolate

and director of

the Missionary Trailer Chapels. He also directed the Trailer Chapel serv-

Archive photo

Msgr. John Francis Xavier Roueche

1906-2000

S.

Waters.

served as pastor of Queen of the Apostles parish in Belmont from March 1967 until July 1971, when he became pastor of St. Vincent de Paul in Charlotte. He became a priest of the Diocese of Charlotte when the new diocese was established in January

1972.

From January 1973 until his retirement on May 9, 1975, Msgr.

Roueche served as pastor of St. John the Baptist parish in Tryon. Follow-

Point.

Chapel

the title of monsignor.

made

his

home

Southern Pines, prior to moving to Maryfield Nursing Home in High in

Bishop William G. Curlin preMass June 7 at the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians [Belmont Abbey]. Burial was in sided at the funeral

the

Abbey cemetery,

r

With America's involvement in World War II fast approaching, he entered the U.S. Army in March

until

1941, as a chaplain at

January 1938, when he was assigned

Camp

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Newton Grove, and Father Roueche served as pastor there for a year. In November 1954, he was ap-

duties as a substitute chaplain at the University of North Carolina at Hill.

Bishop Vincent

ing his retirement, he

to

Lawrence

St.

Asheville and dean of the Asheville Deanery. In September 1962, he was appointed rector of Sacred Heart Cathedral in Raleigh, dean of the Raleigh Deanery and consultor to

ing western North Carolina.

In November of that year, the Apostolate headquarters was shifted

pointed pastor of St. Paul's in New Bern and dean of the New Bern Deanery. On May 5, 1955, he was elevated to the rank of Domestic Prelate with

Blessed Sacrament parish in Burlington with additional summer

to

Trinity parish in Kinston. After a year in Kinston, he was assigned to the Missionary Fathers Apostolate, then based at Nazareth Orphanage in Raleigh.

became pastor of

captain and became chaplain at an army hospital in Hawaii. Following the invasion of Normandy in 1944, he

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The Catholic News & Herald 9

Obit uanes

Father Joseph Schaefer, O.S.F.S., served diocese, dies at — WILMINGTON, Del.

Father

Following graduation from high school, Father Schaefer joined the Vincentians Fathers and studied with the Vincentians until he joined the

Joseph Schaefer, 75, died of heart failure at Annecy Hall, an assisted living care center for convalescent Oblates,

De

the

Sales Centre in Childs, Maryland at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 5, 2000. at

Oblates in 1951.

The Vincentians Fathers administer Niagara University where Father probably encountered the Ob-

Father Schaefer was born March 28, 1925 in Philadelphia, Pa. and was a son of the late Mr. John H. Schaefer

and the

lates of St. Francis

Mrs. Bridged Mellon

late

He graduated from Immaculate in

Germantown, Philadelphia,

in

Pa.

Theology

entered the Oblates in Aug. his first profession of vows Sept. 13, 1951, and perpetual profession of vows Sept. 14, 1954.

His ordination was June 9, 1956,

He graduated from St. Joseph High School in Princeton, NJ in 1943.

He received a BA in Philosophy from in Niagara, N.Y.,

Rev. Mr.

Edward Morovich,

—

LEXINGTON

Rev. Mr. Ed ward Morovich, 79, of Lexington, died June 1 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.

Rev. Mr. Morovich was a retired

deacon Church

at

Our Lady of

the Rosary

made

in St. Anthony of Padua Church in Wilmington, Delaware by Bishop

1949.

retired

VFW Post

3074.

At Our Lady of

the

Rosary Church he was a member of the Deacons Organization and served on the Chaplaincy Board at the Davidson County Correctional Cen-

Lexington. He was born in Fayette County, Pa. on November 25, 1920, to John

wife,

ter.

WW

George Morovich and Mary Elizabeth Krupa Morovich.

He was retired and a member of

and a brother, Morovich.

Central Carolina Civitans, Knights of Columbus, American Legion Post 8,

Morovich of Alexandria, Louisiana

Margaret Rose Kobe Morovich

He

is

The Oblates request that, in lieu of flowers, contributions be sent to the Oblate

Retirement Fund, 2200 Kentmere Parkway, Wilmington, Del. 19806.

In

Viewing was Friday, June 9 from 3:00-4:30p.m. at Our Lady of Light Chapel at The De Sales Centre in

Md. Mass of

Childs,

addition to his ministry in

North Carolina, Father Schaefer's assignments included time in Mary-

Washington, Pennsylvania,

land,

Christian Burial

Michigan,

followed the viewing at 4:30p.m.

Interment took place in the

New

York, Ohio and Vir-

ginia.

ObCemetery located on the grounds

During much of this time, Father Schaefer ministered as a teacher of Latin and English.

of The De Sales Centre in Childs, Md., following the Mass at 5:30 p.m.

Father Schaefer is survived by

one

75

two brothers.

J.

From February of this year until his death, he resided at Annecy Hall in Childs, Md. t

Mrs. Nancy Hill of Orange He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister and sister,

Park, Fla.

deacon of Our Lady of the Rosary Church, dies at 79

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during II He was preceded in death by his

in

FitzMaurice, Bishop of the Diocese of Wilmington.

Among his pastoral assignments were Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in Lexington from 1983-1995 and St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Lenoir from 1990-1995.

late

He

1951,

Niagara University

Hyattsville, Md., in

in

1956.

1939.

in

at-

He completed his Theological Studies at the De Sales Hall School of

Schaefer.

Conception Parochial School

who

de Sales

tended school there.

Edmond

John

Raymond

survived by his sons John

and

Em

Mark

Morovich of daughter, Susan Decker of Elgin, 111.; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren; Bensenville,

111.;

memorial Mass was held at 4 p.m.

Our Lady of the Rosary Church with Father Albert Gondek, O.S.F.S. officiating. Burial

a

Sun., June 4, at

and two sisters, Margaret Eleanor Popovich of Canonsburg, Pa., and Elizabeth Ann Hammer of Gibsonia

took place at National Cemetery in Salisbury with a graveside service at 2 p.m. Monday, June 5, with Military

Pa.

Graveside Rites by Post 3074.

Notes of sympathy may be sent to the Morovich Family at 5414 E. US Highway 64, Lexington, N.C. 27292-

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Vatican clears U.S. Catholic higher education

By JERRY FILTEAU Catholic

News

WASHINGTON

Service

(CNS)

Participants

—

freedom

May

3,

for its professors

and the

doctrine to the people of deal with "practical matters of imple-

decree of "recognition" or approval.

Bishop Joseph A. Fiorenza of

mentation."

Galveston-Houston, NCCB president, said the purpose of the U.S. norms "is, above all, to strengthen our Catholic colleges and universities, especially by helping them to maintain their

issues behind

at their general

meeting

last

norms

Novem-

ber in a document titled '"Ex Corde Ecclesiae': An Application to the

United States."

The Latin part of that title, which means "from the heart of the church," comes from the name of Pope John Paul IPs 1990 apostolic constitution on Catholic higher education.

The papal document set out a vision of the mission and role of Catholic institutes of higher learning and established general

norms

applicable

During that

time, he said, "the

many

of these inquiries

will be addressed in dialogue with

college and university presidents, theologians and canonists."

The application discusses the theological and pastoral principles of the role of Catholic institutions of higher learning in the life of the

church and the civic community.

It says what Catholic identity means for those institutions and spells out ways in which that Catholic identity and inspiration is to be nur-

colleges and universities in their

own

countries.

In a statement sent to bishops

June 1 and released June 7, Bishop Fiorenza said the yearlong period before the U.S. application takes effect

used to resolve questions and

service to others and academics, research and interaction with culture.

It speaks of the collaboration, mutual trust and ongoing dialogue that

the university and church authorities.

how to apply in the U.S. context the general church law that theology professors need a "mandatum," or mandate to teach, from the competent ecclesiastical authority, the diocesan

2000

to the people of

God

in his diocese.

The

Vatican approved the principles the bishops adopted for the including their theo"mandatum" logical and legal description of what it is and is not and their principle that ordinarily once a theologian has re-

—

ceived a "mandatum" it goes with him, even if he takes up a new post in

The "mandatum,"

—

"Is

as described in

fundamentally an acknowl-

edgment by church authority

that a

Catholic professor of a theological discipline is a teacher within the full communion of the Catholic Church."

—

"Should not be construed as an appointment, authorization, delegation or approbation of one's teaching by church authorities. Those who have received a 'mandatum' teach in their

own name

in virtue

of their bap-

norms

tism and their academic and professional competence, not in the name of the bishop or of the church's magisterium."

"Recognizes the professor's commitment and responsibility to teach authentic Catholic doctrine and to refrain from putting forth as Catholic teaching anything contrary to the church's magisterium."

In a footnote to the norm on how the "mandatum" is to be construed, the document says that "it is not the responsibility of a Catholic university to seek the 'mandatum'; this is a personal obligation of each professor."

It adds, "If a particular professor lacks a 'mandatum' and continues to teach a theological discipline, the university must determine what further

—

may be taken in accordance own mission and statutes."

The norms also discuss the pro-

action

with

its

cess by which a 'mandatum' is granted, denied or removed.

They say the bishop of the diocese

where the institution is located is the competent authority to grant it, he may do so personally or through a delegate, and conferral, denial or revocation should be in writing.

The norms also say, "Without prejudice to the rights of the local bishop, a 'mandatum,' once granted, remains in effect wherever and as long as the professor teaches unless and until withdrawn by competent

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Seven ordained to priesthood in Diocese of Charlotte By

JIMMY ROSTAR

Associate Editor

CHARLOTTE message

—

In a spirited

seven candidates for priesthood in the Diocese of Charlotte, Bishop William G. Curlin focused on the mystery of holy orders and the responsibility that comes to

with the sacrament.

Rev. Messrs. Frank Seabo, Luis

Osorio, Shawn O'Neal, Matthew Kauth, Christopher Gober, Joseph Long Dinh and David Brzoska became the diocese's newest priests during a two-hour Mass June 3 at St. Matthew Church.

The was

ordination of the seven

men

a historic occasion for a 28-year-

old diocese that has never before had

many men

this

ordained for priestly

service at a single liturgy.

The ordination class was among the largest in the South

also this

year, second in size only to the Archdiocese of Atlanta, according a 2000

survey of the U.S. bishops' Commit-

on Vocations.

But Bishop Curlin

tee

said the true significance of the gathering was the

entrance of seven service,

men who

men

into priestly

will leave behind

the trappings of a worldly bring Christ to others.

life

to

"You stand before all these wonGod, and you're willing to give all this up in loving someone you have never seen with your derful people of

eyes or touched," the bishop told the candidates during his homily. "And

you've recognized his voice calling you to this sacred ministry, which is the priesthood of Jesus Christ."

The

bishop cited the inspiration of and the influence of parents among the ways men consider

joyful priests

answering that

"To

my

ize,

call to

priesthood.

you have to realbrothers, you're living a myslive this

life,

tery," the bishop said. "It

is

the mys-

tery of Christ extending his ministry in you."

As priests, the seven must remember to lead and live by example while remembering their own faults and weaknesses, Bishop Curlin said.

"Never ask of God's people anything you would not do yourself any sacrifice, any penance, any challenge, any new thrust of spirituality," he

—

said.

"We must

preach what

we

live."

More than

1,100 lay people, candidates' parents, clergy, religious and

seminarians gathered for the Mass, which was punctuated several times with rounds of applause. Members of the Knights of Columbus, the Order

"TO

UVE THIS IT IS

Photo by Alesha M. Price

of Malta and the Order of the Holy Sepulcher fraternal and chivalric organizations well-known for acts of

—

charity and faith

— joined

in the pro-

cession.

while Father Dinh was born in Viet-

his role as a celebrant of the Eucharist.

nam.

During the Rite of Ordination, the candidates affirmed their prom-

The seven men joined their brother priests to concelebrate the Mass, thus opening new chapters in

ise to fulfill the office

Special guests also included the

Friends of Seminarians, a group who financially supports vocations in the Diocese of Charlotte.

In addition to the seven

ordinands and diocesan, religious and visiting priests, concelebrants included Abbot Placid Solari of Belmont Abbey and Father Mauricio West, diocesan vicar general and chancellor.

Kneeling, each

man

of priesthood. placed his hands

between Bishop Curlin's hands in a promise of obedience to him and his successors.

in

a

a

ebration.

During the rite's most solemn moment, the candidates knelt in si-

consecration.

lence before Bishop Curlin,

who

laid

his

Two of this year's ordinands, Fathers Osorio and Dinh, are immigrants to this country: Father Osorio

Each new priest was vested with and a chasuble, outer garments of the priestly office, and was

from Colombia, South America,

presented with a chalice signifying

is

of service to a rap-

and its people as the candidates lay prostrate during the singing of the Litany of the Saints.

makeup

varied.

lives

former vocations director, the ordination liturgy was a special time of cel-

hands on their heads. The celebration of the sacrament of holy orders was completed as the bishop extended his hands over the kneeling candidates and prayed the prayer of

becoming more

—

growing Catholic population the western half of North Carolina.

For Father Frank O'Rourke, veteran priest of the diocese and

The congregation was invited to join in prayer for the entire church

A multilingual liturgy, with readings, prayers and hymns in Spanish, Vietnamese, English and Latin, reflected both the ethnic variety in this year's ordination class and of a diocese whose multicultural is

their lives idly

a stole

wonderful experience to be and especially this one," said Father O'Rourke, pastor of Holy Family Church in Clemmons. "I know all of these men, and this certainly makes you have a great sense of hope the future. It touches at our own ordinations, and gives a great sense of oneness in the Lord and the "It's a

at an ordination,

awesomeness of that vocation." t Contact Associate Editor Jimmy Rostar by calling (704) 370-3334 or email jtrostar@charlottediocese.org.

YOU HAVE TO REALIZE AY BROTHERS. YOU'RE UVING A AYSTERY THE AYSTERY OF CHRIST EXTENDING HIS AINISTRY IN YOU"

LIFE.

— Bishop William

G. Curlin

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Special to The Catholic

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By

News & Herald

Staff Writer

CHARLOTTE

aen

Seven

ALESHA M. PRICE

—

This is the story of seven men, chosen by God to lead His flock, in the Diocese of Charlotte.

On

one historic day, seven men answered their call to God and were ordained as priests at the ordination liturgy on June 3 at St. Matthew

Church

The

in Charlotte.

events that led this "class of differ yet are

2000" to the priesthood similar in many ways.

and support he received life and the grace from

in his

his

own

strong

relationship with Jesus.

spare time, Father In his Brzoska, 37, has a special interest in art museums. He enjoys hiking, playing sports like tennis, golf and softball and attending movies.

Father Joseph Long Dinh

Father David Brzoska Father David Brzoska had spent nearly a decade in a career with a manufacturer of disposable hospital plastics in various positions as a technical coordinator, product manager and assistant to the company vice president before considering the priesthood as an alternate way of life. in Norristown, youngest of four children, he graduated from Penn State in 1984 with a bachelor's degree in biochemis-

Born and raised

Pa., as the

try.

After working in

three years, the

New

company

Jersey for transferred

him to Newton, N.C., in 1987, which, unbeknownst to him at the time, was a life-changing decision.

Father Brzoska began attending Aloysius Church in Hickory, where Father Wilbur Thomas was St.

pastor at the time.

He began

to feel unfulfilled and with his profession; however, parish work with Bible study, adult education and AIDS ministry and talks with Father Thomas and Father Frank O'Rourke, then the director of vocations, helped to propel him in the direction of priesthood and to remain in the diocese.

He entered St. Vincent Seminary in Latrobe, Pa., in 1994 and completed his studies in May 2000. His dissatisfied

new

parish

home

is St.

Mark Church

Huntersville, where he wants to share with the parishioners the love in

Father Joseph Long Dinh, 40, felt the calling to the priesthood at an early age in his hometown of Hue in Central Vietnam at a time of political and social upheaval. Father Dinh, 1 years old at the time, entered minor seminary with his family's blessings.

As he grew up, he further explored his vocational choice and graduated from high school seminary in 1977, an event his father sadly missed. His father had died in a concentration camp a year earlier.

Young Dinh was camp

sent to a forced

and had to postpone his seminary studies. With the seminary closed and his health in poor condition after the rigors of the camp, he struggled to leave Vietnam after several years and attempts and fled the country on a small boat to Thailand to refugee camps. labor

He

for three years

arrived in California in 1989,

sponsored by a Michigan priest, with his dream of becoming a priest still intact. He worked to send money to his family in Vietnam, and later entered Divine Word College Seminary in Epworth, Iowa, in 1990.

His family was able to immigrate to the United Stated to Charlotte after

in

his graduation.

ish priest,

While helping

come acclimated

his family to be-

to their

new

sur-

roundings, he began to view the Diocese of Charlotte as a home.

He

be-

God

with His divine providence has propelled him along his difficult journey and that putting his fate into God's hands ensured his survival and helped with his work in lieves that

seminary.

He has also received his master's of divinity from St. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore,

Md.

Father Dinh wants to bring the gospel message of love to all and to share the Good News with the congregation at Sacred Heart Church in Salisbury.

Music and sports are of special Dinh when he is able to catch a few extra moments. interest to Father

Father Christopher Gober Father Christopher Gober, a Kewanee, 111., native, graduated fromhigh school with a couple of ideas for a major in mind, sports medicine or physical therapy. During that time, he traveled with his pastor and a group to Rome, where the thoughts of priesthood first entered into his mind.

After talking with several priests

Father Dave Brzoska offers Bishop Curlin a blessing prior to the recessional.

Photo by Joann S. Keane

From

left,

Fathers Chris Gober, Luis Osorio,

Rome and

discussion with his parhe began to attend daily

his life path became clearer.

At the advice of priests in the Diocese of Peoria, Gober came to the Diocese of Charlotte and met Bishop William G. Curlin, who invited him to become a diocesan priest. Father Gober was interested in this area of the country because of the rapid growth of Catholics and the need for

Mass, and

priests in the Diocese of Charlotte.

He make

says that prayer led

him

to

that decision, a difficult one, but

to him. Father Gober Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia and earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy.

He attended the Theological College of the Catholic University of

fully

rewarding

entered

St.

America completed

in

Washington D.C and

bachelor's degree of sacred theology.

Father Gober, 26, feels that his youth and vitality will be an asset to him as he serves members of St. Michael Church in Gastonia, as parohis S.T.B.,

chial vicar. belief in the

two

Shawn O'Neal, Frank Seabo, Joe

Father Matthew Kauth Father Matthew Kauth, now 26, was a high school senior, planning to go to college and have the life that he always thought he would, complete with a job and a family. However, he began to question if that life was what he truly wanted. He had first heard the call to priesthood as a

boy but ignored

it

young

altar

and went on with

high school activities.

After high school graduation, prayer, soul-searching and talks with priests in his home diocese of Peoria led him to St. Charles Borromeo his

Seminary,

where he earned

his

bachelor's degree in philosophy.

He earned his S.T.B., bachelor's degree of sacred theology, from the Theological College of the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.

Prayer and a steadfast need for daily Mass are

focal points in his

life.

He

says

that he looks forward to teaching the

truth of the faith, helping others know Jesus and administering the sacraments, especially the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

This middle child, flanked by an older brother and a younger sister, enjoys playing sports and reading during his free time hours.

Photo By Alesha M. Price

Father Matt Kauth, foreground, and Father Shawn O'Neal distribute Communion during Mass.

ONE DREAA Church

Boone, his new home paris not only a refuge but is also a source of joyous living for all to see and share.

He hopes to be a sign of hope and peace for all, especially in the sacrament of reconciliation, and wants to ish,

in

that the church

contribute to the community as a visible servant and leader.

Father O'Neal, 30, is now learning more about classical music and also enjoys an occasional street

hockey game. He also loves to read travel essays and Spanish and South American history.

Father Luis Osorio Father Luis Osorio, 42, was born in Colombia, South America, where he spent most of his life with his three sisters and one brother, never considering life in the priesthood. His parents worked to send him to Libre of Perira University, and he graduated with a bachelor of science degree in political economics.

He

lived his personal

and profesSouth America working the newspaper, government and

sional in

life in

factory fields.

After

his

moved

sister

to

Statesville, N.C.,

he also immigrated to the area and became acquainted with Father Joseph Waters, who was pastor of St. Philip the Apostle Photo By Joann S. Keane

ave Broszka, and

Matt Kauth with Bishop Curlin following the ordination.

Church in Statesville at the time.

Impressed with Father Waters'

work with Hispanics and

his dedication

the diocese

in

congregahe began to work with Hispanic ministry, assisting with retreats, to his

tion,

Meeting Bishop William G. Curlin and talking with him about missionary work was a significant occurrence in his life and compelled him to

want

to be a diocesan priest.

Father Kauth says that through prayer and dedication to God people can find inner peace and derive strength.

He

will share

through

his

votion to

what he has learned

prayer life and deep dewith members of St.

God

Matthew Church His concern

that over the last

20 years, that truth is presented as over and against love, when the opposite was the case in years past.

He hopes that people will work to make truth and love a binding force their spiritual lives in

down

Father

Photo by Joann S. Keane

Father Frank O'Rourke helps Father

Shawn O'Neal

Shawn O'Neal

Father Shawn O'Neal was born in Metairie, a suburb outside of New Orleans and made his way to the Diocese of Charlotte when he, his twin sister and his parents moved to Charlotte. He, like many other young men, decided to attend college and chose Appalachian State University in Boone and completed his history degree in 1991.

He decided to attend graduate school at UNCC to pursue a master's in education and had been working as

a

Grand Knight

in

He found that he enjoyed teaching and helping others in a parish setting. Friends noticed his dedication and love of working and serving in the church.

They suggested life in the priesthood, and he also began to ponder the idea.

Through their support and ardent prayer, he entered the Theological College at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., four years ago and completed his studies in May 2000.

His assignment, the Basilica of St.

workshops and lay ministry.

It was during this period when Father Osorio began to seriously consider the priesthood, and he entered St. Vincent's Seminary in Latrobe, Pa. His main focus will be the His-

to continue his work with faith formation, youth ministry and Hispanic ministry and share with the parishioners his devout prayer life, t

panic population with whom he will use his bilingualism to the fullest.

He states that his understanding of the Spanish language and culture

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Lawrence in Asheville, will be the place where Father Seabo will be able

Contact Staff Writer Alesha

M.

Father Osorio says he will work the areas of evangelization and inculturation.

Ministering to the Hispanic culture and other cultures, serving as a bridge between cultures through language and teaching people about others' needs is what he would like to do within the Diocese of Charlotte. to help the diocese in

upcoming

time.

becoming

the Raleigh area.

roe.

years.

Father Kauth reads and plays basketball and other sports in his

tually

Matthew Church.

him as he begins his life as parochial vicar of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Mon-

15 to

in

liturgy at St.

will be of great benefit to

in Charlotte. is

Photo by Joann S. Keane

Father Luis Osorio blesses one of the faithful who attended the ordination

with vestments

during the ordination. a journalist

when he heard

He

entered

St.

Meinrad,

St.

his calling.

Meinrad Seminary

Ind.,

in

and completed his

May 2000. hopes to preach in a way that meets people where they are and helps people to view the church as not only God's house but their home as well. He studies in

He

interested in youth ministry and helping to prepare young people be joyful witnesses to gospel living. is

Father O'Neal wants to reiterate to parishioners at St. Elizabeth

Father Frank Seabo Father Frank Seabo, 42, was born and raised in Vineland, N.J., with his two other siblings.

He earned bachelor's degree in finance and master's degree in business administration from Drexel University in Philidelphia, Pa.

He moved

to

North Carolina and worked in law enforcement education and in other areas of business for 14 years.

He

taught faith formation classes

Photo by Jimmy Rostar

and became active with his parish and the Knights of Columbus, even-

Father Frank Seabo smiles as he processes from the church.

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Parental praises for priests, pleased with professions

BY ALESHA M. PRICE Staff Writer

—

Alice and BerCHARLOTTE nard Brzoska were surprised to the point of laughter when their youngest son announced that he was going to

become a priest.

"I was waiting

for the punchline,"

Mrs. Brzoska. "Dave had been living in Hickory and working in Newton for about eight years and decided at the age of 32 that he, our said

youngest child, was going 'something else' in life.

to I

try

was

That "something

else"

was the vo-

cation of priesthood.

Father Dave Brzoska and six

men pledged

desire to

become

formed them of

stunned."

other

at the ordination liturgy on June 3.

Their parents, family, friends and the diocesan Catholic community were on hand to witness the event.

"We are excited and so honored about his becoming a priest," continued Mrs. Brzoska. "I hope he will touch other people's lives through the priesthood the way he has touched the lives of his family members."

The Kauths, not unlike the Brzoskas, admitted they were really not aware of Father Matthew Kauth's

their lives to

God

a priest until he in-

his decision.

"We were surprised but very happy that God would find us worthy enough to call Matt and that he would answer that call," said Rev. Mr. Richard Kauth, who credits the family's devotion to the Blessed Mother as their son's main inspiration. "I hope he will not be just a priest but also a holy

man

can remember that he

of God is

who

called to Photo by Joann S. Keane

serve the people."

"We

have been waiting eight this, and now, today, every-

years for thing is just overwhelming. both quite pleased," added

We

knew

there

was

Mary

are

Mrs.

Kauth.

O'Neal that "something special" would be in store for their boy and girl twins. "Shawn weighed one pound and nine ounces and survived.

I

Father Chris Gober shares a sign of peace with his parents, Craig and Gober, during the ordination liturgy.

a special calling for

him," explained Mr. O'Neal. "We want him to be truthful, honest and happy, which is all any of us can hope for."

the priesthood.

Craig Gober echoed the sentiments of many of the parents of the

new

amples for humanity so other people might follow in his footsteps." r Contact Staff Writer Alesha

priests.

pray that he remain humble and keep the Lord in his soul and mind every day," he said. "I hope that he can wake up saying 'how can I be of service to the Lord and my fellow man today?' I hope that he is the best priest that he can be and sets ex"I

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Mrs. O'Neal said that Father

Shawn O'Neal has

a particularly spe-

mission in his life as a priest. "We have been to other ordinations before, but to have your own son involved is special. As parents, we hope to continue supporting him in whatever cial

way we Photo by Joann S. Keane

Elizabeth and

Thomas O'Neal

participated in the presentation of the gifts for Mass.

can."

very blessed that he would vocation in life," said Mary Gober about her son, Father Christopher Gober, being ordained to "I feel

choose

this

More than half have bad Educati Photo by Joann S. Keane minis!.

Bay Cao Dinh ©

2000 CHS Graphics

into St.

carries vestments for her son, Father Joe Dinh, in the procession

Matthew Church

for the ordination liturgy.

June

2000

9,

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Bishops to vote on national plan for priests' formation JERRY FILTEAU

By

News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) The U.S. bishops will vote on a National Plan for the Ongoing Formation of Priests when they meet in Milwaukee Catholic

—

stages of

as well as

life

ongoing

age or

priest's

theological perspective and formation requiring priests to work consciously

"Sharing many ministries," as the growth of lay ministry makes

text

is

much of

priestly formation,

devoted to

well as intellectual.

bring growth in one's human, spiriand ministerial dimensions as-

The five stages it identifies are: The first years of priesthood.

Transition, when a priest re-

What was

once called "continuing education" has evolved into "ongoing formation" as bishops and priests became more aware of the multiple dimensions of growth that need to be addressed, Father Kiley said.

— — change of assignment.

— The — period of re-examin-

ceives a

first pastorate.

Midlife, a

ing one's identity, values and direc-

He

said the plan presents guidelines for priests and bishops to discuss and to use in assessing strengths

tion.

The

as

a fuller understanding of what formation involved" with its perspective that comprehensive formation should

the specific each, and pro-

life,

"third age" or senior

when advancing age and

which addressed

said the exhortation "gave us

he faces and grow with them.

—

from

and weaknesses

re-

tirement bring a realignment of activ-

in their

and responsibility.

Bishop Richard C. Hanifen of Colorado Springs, Colo., chairman of the Committee on Priestly Life and

grams.

Ministry,

priests at the start of the 21st century. It summarizes these as:

is

— —

The "dramatic contrast" between priestly commitments and "cur-

underlying formation needs of U.S.

— An "incomplete

bishops.

shift in sacra-

mental consciousness" since the Second Vatican Council: "As a church, we have not completed the shift from a narrow focus on the event of the sacrament to the process of living out the sacrament."

Father J. Cletus Kiley, the committee's staff director in Washington, said in an interview that in the past the bishops have addressed various aspects of continuing educa-

rent cultural sexual mores, values."

—

"International priests and multiculturalism in the United States."

—

communities

—

COACh^OEL Body

Thought

Stop Smoking

—

the Milwaukee meeting has its impact on priests' ongoing formation in a number of ways.

in transition.

engagement of the matters of justice, life and reconciliation" at a time when Americans tend "to privatize religion and to separate it, at least implicitly, from public

When

in

evangelization," chal-

lenging priests to re-evangelize Catholics who are only "weakly or loosely connected with faith and church."

—

diocese's

ordination and more diverse in age and background, he said, one can no longer assume the kind of esprit de corps that once bonded priests.

He added that with ever more one- and two-priest parishes, the mentoring of younger priests by more experienced priests in a large rectory can no longer be presumed either, so dioceses are developing explicit mentoring programs, t

life."

— "The new

a

classes are smaller

"Fluidity and polarization in

the post-Vatican (II) church," in which renewal is not only an ongoing

Gerald Costello named Interim administrator of The Christophers NEW YORK (CNS) — Gerald M. of

Costello, retired editor in chief Catholic New York newspaper, has been appointed interim administrator of The Christophers.

Costello, tee for a

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whose new duties begin July 1, will director to replace Msgr. Thomas

recalled to his

home

also chair the search J.

commitMcSweeney, who has been

diocese of Erie, Pa.

hope that

new

this will be a brief period of interim service, and that director will be short and successful," Costello said.

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During the interim period, Msgr. McSweeney will continue writing The Christophers' "Light One Candle" column and serving as host of the "Christo-

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He said the diminishing number of priests which is also to be a separate topic of discussion during

and realignment

"Social shifts

of church resources," making new demands on priestly ministry with

"I

-

Father Kiley said primary responongoing formation lies with each priest personally, but the plan also highlights the role of the bishop and of the presbyterate as a whole. sibility for

Part of the plan is a discussion of it calls "10 significant contexts"

meeting. Passage requires approval by two-thirds of the nation's active

Hypnosis

new demands on priestly leadership and challenges priests to a deeper understanding of their own identity.

unity.

"Diminishing numbers of

what

to present the plan at the

Spirit -

—

priests."

current on-

going formation policies and pro-

ity

common ground and

for

("I

ongoing formation after ordination well as seminary training.

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years,

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the inspiration

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He

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said

"Pastores

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About half the key stages

as this."

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for the national plan

for-

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"Divisions in presbyterates," with differences in age, background,

He

June 15-17.

The 138-page document explores specific formation needs at different

—

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•

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Pope thanks journalists for keepingworld informed of his work WOODEN

By CINDY

News

Catholic

Service

VATICAN CITY

—

Mass June

French Cardinal Roger Etchegaray

(CNS) Pope John Paul II thanked journalists who, for almost 22 years, have kept the world informed about what he says and what he does.

Waving his cane to acknowledge

4,

showing them he is not quite as frail as they sometimes report him to be, the 80-

Journalists must fight against the tendency to make news judgments based on the results of owners' poli-

year-old pope concluded the June 1-4

tics

journalists' applause while

Jubilee for Journalists.

Pope John Paul

said he

owed

"a

personal debt of gratitude to the numerous professionals who, through-

out the years of

worked and

of

facts

"For

my

pontificate,

make known

to

my

this

have

the words

ministry."

commitment, for the obwhich have

jectivity and courtesy

said that to

am

deeply grateful," he said.

The pope told an estimated 7,000 journalists and family members that I

with their "vast and direct influence on public opinion" comes an equally weighty responsibility to report the truth and to turn people's attention to the needs of the weak and poor.

Journalism, he said, cannot be guided only by profit, popularity or

good of all and good of the weakest sectors of society: from children to the poor, from the sick to people who are on the margins and discriminated against," the pope said. "for the

particularly for the

"It

is

possible to be authentic

Christians and excellent journalists at

I.

Cassidy,

with those

Promoting Christian Unity, and rep-

ers.

prayer service for the journalists.

In his homily, the cardinal said journalists "are frequently called upon to report divisions and violence between members of a family, of opposing groups, of nations."

In reporting those kinds of events, Cardinal Cassidy said, journalists have a role in making recon-ciliation possible by providing information that can help people overcome prejudice and ignorance.

Journalism is a "powerful instrument for good or evil, for bringing opposed peoples together or confirming them in their divisions," he said.

have

a right

or of opinion polls, said the cardinal, president of the Vatican's jubilee

committee.

They

must

also

resist "the ten-

dency toward conformity" which results when one newspaper or program plagiarizes another and they all end up using the same source and providing the same point of view, he said.

Cardinal Etchegaray asked the journalists to "struggle against the

dictatorship of urgency, of instant news, which is by no means a guarantee of truth."

With their questions and their potential impact on public opinion, he

can break "the circles of collective shortsightedness" and draw the world's attention to the needs of the poor and the victims of said, journalists

The

"homage

cardinal also paid

to

those journalists who with courage have obtained great victories against fear, injustice, violence,

hunger (and)

illiteracy."

Churches led

The

World Council

said.

stake."

Bishop Diarmuid Martin, secretary of the Pontifical Council for Justice

and Peace, told the journalists the

Vatican had not given up hope that its efforts to convince rich countries to forgive the foreign debt of the world's poorest countries would bear fruit.

"There

almost

is

unanimous

a

opinion that the reduction of the debt, or the elimination of the debt of the poorest countries of the world is a real necessity, a moral necessity

and also

an economic necessity," he said.

However, he said, the world's richest countries have not kept their promises to forgive or restructure the debt and provide development aid to the poorest nations.

"We cannot have a just international system if countries make promises they do not live up to," Bishop

journalists' jubilee also in-

cluded a June 2 evening press conference broadcast live to Washington, Mexico City, Manila, Philippines, and Johannesburg, South Africa. Technical difficulties prevented most participants outside the Vatican from asking questions.

Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican secretary of state, introduced the press conference with a brief explanation of the Vatican's role in promoting peace and justice in the world.

"There are those who would like public denunciations and those who

Like pope, Cardinal the Etchegaray had special thanks for the journalists who cover the Vatican; "thanks to them, the jubilee is truly a

the fate of people

"The methods vary in every case," "But one thing is certain: I can assure you that the Holy See's commitment in favor of peace will never diminish. The fate of humanity is at

he

of

June 3 ecumenical

a

who have

in their hands," the cardinal said.

resentatives of the

The means of communication must be used

Cardinal Edward

president of the Pontifical Council for

and obligation to make ethical demands on media ownnalists

war.

politics.

would prefer the Holy See to dedicate itself to a profound and silent work

all

humanity."

as voices for their fellow citizens, jour-

characterized the majority of this service,

their responsibility

fulfill

which counts for

religious event

the same time," he said.

Celebrating the jubilee

Martin

said.

"My hope

is that by the end of year we will have gotten ourselves out of this current inertia, because there is a real danger that we will lose the gains we have made," he said, t

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Vatican refutes claim to end support for women

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preceding

Vatican approval, a new footnote was added at that point explaining the standard canonical phrase "without prejudice to the rights of the local bishop." final

The

footnote says, "Although the general principle is that, once granted, there is no need for the 'man-

datum' to be granted again by another diocesan bishop, every diocesan bishop has the right to require otherwise in his own diocese."

The

final text

of the application

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NEW

stan has attempted to hold

News Service YORK (CNS) Charges

Catholic

—

women's human

rights,"

ransom

Amnesty

In-

are absolutely false, the Vatican's U.N. nuncio said.

speech June 4 at a forum at Columbia University in New York.

Archbishop Renato R. Martino June 7 that the Vatican was "always on the side of women" and supports the view that human rights applied to women and said in an interview

men alike.

Amnesty

made

its

allegations in a statement from

its

International

London headquarters June

5 regard-

ing a special session of the U.N. General Assembly held to review implementation of the Plan of Action adopted at the 1995 Beijing Conference on Women.

Known

as Beijing +5, the special

session at U.N. headquarters in

York June 5-9 was arranged

as

New

one of

review results of recent international conferences after five a

series to

years.

A

review of the 1994 Cairo Conference on Population and Develop-

ment was held

in

New York

last year,

and a review of the 1995 Copenhagen Conference on Social Development is to be held in

Geneva June 26-30.

"The unholy alliance formed by Holy See, Iran, Algeria, Nicaragua, Syria, Libya, Morocco and Pakithe

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Archbishop Martino said the accusations from a human rights agency showed lack of awareness of its allies

what actually happened in the preparatory process, and were surprising because the Vatican had always supported human rights "in every respect."

Differences arose

when some

countries tried to impose the concept that practices such as same-sex marriage or abortion

he

were human

rights,

said.

He added that pressure on those points generally came from the wealthier countries, and that in confrontations at the United Nations on economic questions such as sanctions and the right to development, the Vatican was characteristically supporting the rights of the poorer countries.

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supposed

to be a consensus docuwould be no more valid to accuse one side of "obstructive" tactics

ment,

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than the other, the archbishop said.

He also denied that the Vatican had entered into any special alliances.

"Absolutely not," he said. "We walk

it does not make the relationship "unholy," the nuncio said.

points,

Archbishop Martino said that on issues as protection of life and defense of the family, the Vatican sometimes

supported language proposed by other delegations and the others sometimes supported Vatican proposals.

"When governments

take posi-

tions that uphold basic principles inscribed in human nature, these have to be appreciated," the Vatican representative said.

Archbishop Martino said charges

by Amnesty International that the Vatican and governments in agreement with it were trying to renegotiate positions adopted at Beijing really applied to the other side.

At Beijing, professor Mary Ann Glendon of the Harvard Law School,

who

chaired the Vatican delegation,

document adopted there was flawed by "exaggerated individualism" and by giving "disproportionate said the

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On was

the contrary, the other side to "go beyond

attempting

Beijing" and get acceptance of language not used there, he said. And he said this violated the ruling, given by the General Assembly when it voted to have the special session, that there should be no attempt to reopen the issues debated at Beijing,

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Readings Book Review

Bishop offers hope for moral decline, contends other eras have been worse

By LOU

June

JACQUET

News Service the year 2000 nears

1)

1

brings a

Things have been much worse

By BEVERLY CORZINE

previous eras, the bishop contends, and may be worse again in the future.

were driving past Out

I

Michael's in Bedford.

in front of the church, festive

were flying joyously in a snappy spring breeze. The mere sight of all that red said "celebration" and in-

"At the Crossroads: A Vision of Hope"

By Bishop Thomas G. Doran

good beginning

topics in religious education class-

rooms or small faith-sharing groups.

Spirit-filled

is

believes. is full

thought articulated ful fashion.

"We

of common-sense

in direct

III, 2000) 173 pp., $19.95.

(Rockford,

some

hope, he stresses, because those who follow the direction set by the Ten Commandments cannot help but build a better society.

The timeless truths found therein can make a genuine difference in the lives of individuals and American society at large if these truths were but better articulated and better understood, he

The book

JCG/United Publishing Corps

and force-

accept things in con-

Bishop Doran clearly respects church teaching; perhaps one of his most important contributions here for those in the pews involves his ability to tackle

complex issues in a readable and understandable manner with down-to-earth examples to illustrate his points.

for discussion

on those

Readers will find Bishop Doran's ruminations filled with interesting sidelights. Among them: that the United States has 50 million illiterate people; that the Nicene Creed, composed about 325 A.D., has articulated core Catholic truths down to our own day without need of updating; that the 1347-51 "Black Death" in Europe led to a later flowering of the catechetical movement because it wiped out many who knew the faith and could articulate it.

His cultural commentary is dropdead accurate: "Adultery has become, on daytime TV, a major indoor sport."

Bishop Doran clearly respects church teaching; perhaps one of his most important contributions here for those in the pews involves his ability to tackle

complex issues

in a

readable and understandable manner with clown-to-earth examples to illustrate his points.

temporary society that we know in the depths of our being are terribly, terribly wrong," Bishop Doran writes, "and we do not want to talk about them."

He draws an interesting distinction between law and faith, noting that law settles arguments but "is not for forging a people." He stresses the importance of the Judeo-Christian tradition in keeping human dignity at the forefront of discussion in the United States, though he acknowledges that the quality of life in the United States is now too often based on materialism,

consumerism and individualism.

In the strongest section of the work, he asserts that "taking God out of the picture has sent us on a false quest, a mistaken trip, a journey to nowhere." His discussion on the failure of materialism, consumerism and individualism to satisfy would provide a

My

may own

launch or continue (his or her) exploration and "discover many more reasons for hope."

That is a worthwhile reason to compile a book, and this one has thought-provoking depth. Mission accomplished, t Jacquet

is

editor/general

friend and

Galileans.

The question

that seems to occupy

the passersby in Acts tion that

nating:

my

Who

friend

is

the

and

I

in

a

book

I

remember the "Oh the

titled

Places You'll Go!" by Dr. Seuss. it

We

to our senior students

few days before graduation.

The opening words from this familiar children's book connect with the festive spirit of the red Pentecost banners we saw fluttering in the wind. Moreover, we agree that the words echo the message those seemingly unimportant Galileans received so long ago in a

the Upper Room: "Congratulations!

Today is your day. You're off to

great places! You're off and away!"

same ques-

found

fasci-

are these Galileans?

We

agree that we are exceedingly grateful for the few verses that precede today's Acts reading.

Question: Have you sought the Holy Spirit's guidance to lead you into the service of God, of his word, of his people, of the

poor?

'When you send

forth your spirit, they are created, and you renew the face of the earth"

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Psalm 104:30

Weekly Scripture Readings for the week of June 11 - 17, 2000 Pentecost Sunday, Acts 2:1-11, Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13, John 20:19-23; Monday, 1 Kings 17:1-6, Matthew 5:1-12; Tuesday (St. Anthony of Padua), 1 Kings 17:7-16, Matthew 5:13-16; Wednesday, 1 Kings 18:20-39, Matthew 5:17-19; Thursday, 1 Kings 18:41-46, Matthew 5:20Friday, 1 Kings 19:9, 11-16, Matthew 5:27-32; Saturday, 1 Kings 26; 1

Matthew 5:33-37 Readings for the week of June 18 - 24, 2000 Trinity Sunday, Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40, Romans 8:14-17, Matthew 28:16-20; Monday (St. Romuald), Kings 21:1-16, Matthew 5:38Kings 21:17-29, Matthew 5:43-48; Wednesday (St. 42; Tuesday, Aloysius Gonzaga), 2 Kings 2:1, 6-14, Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18; Thursday (Sts. John Fisher and Thomas More), Sirach 48:1-14, Matthew 6:7-15; Friday, 2 Kings 1:1-4, 9-18, 20; Matthew 6:19-23; Saturday (Birth of St. John the Baptist), Isaiah 49:1-6, Luke 1:57-66, 80 19:19-21,

1

though not many Catholics seem to think of becoming a saint these days, Bishop Doran rightly suggests that "there is no one who cannot become a saint by using the helps available through the church."

He writes that it has been his intention to introduce a few of the "basic, vital treasures" of the church "with the intention of providing a solid base from which (the reader) Finally,

The

filled

is

who open

themselves completely to the Holy Spirit and change the world.

often read

The reading

are these Galileans?

are ordinary people

about the Pentecost events recorded in Acts that will be proclaimed this weekend.

faiths

who

Indeed,

They

words

for the next generation."

But there

gathered there on this parThey are ordinary people who have been blessed with an extraordinary encounter with Jesus and have received his promised gift of the Holy Spirit.

between two friends of different

respects "left a declining quality of life

in

have questionable backgrounds.

Most probably none of the power

spired an unexpected conversation

what the au-

Americans have

mother was

bring the total count up to about 120.

Some of the 120 we imagine

red banners and long red streamers

with vivid images of a house filling with the noise of a great wind and tongues of fire hovering over the people gathered inside. Outside the house others express amazement and confusion when they hear about the "mighty acts of God" stated publicly to them by a group of unsophisticated but

that today's

that Jesus'

ticular day.

St.

Community

Catholic

But the Catholic Church offers a time-tested prescription for the world's ills that works in every age and outlasts even the most overwhelming problems of the day. He urges Catholics to avoid despair and pessimism and take the longer view.

This volume, compiled and edited from the bishop's speeches and writ-

media.

Bishop Doran considers the many changes in our fast-paced modern world, noting that "not all change is for the better" and expressing concern

always has been wonder-

elite are

News Service Several years ago a friend and Catholic

in

thor calls the "religion of secularism and atheism" espoused by the nation's

it

know

women who had followed Jesus and a number of unnamed others who

1

104: lab, 24ac,

29bc-30, 31, 34 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 3) Gospel: John 20:19-23 2)

refreshing take on the problems of the

ings, seeks to counteract

Acts 2:1-1

Psalm

moral decline.

In such a climate, Bishop Thomas 111.,

For us ful to

there, along with the apostles, the

state of serious

day.

Pentecost Sunday,

its

halfway point, more than a few commentators have been heard to say that America is in a

G. Doran of Rockford,

11,

Cycle B Readings:

Catholic

As

Word to Life

mcmager of

Catholic Exponent, newspaper of the Diocese of Toungstown, Ohio.

1

1

Catholic Bestsellers List for June According

to the

Catholic

Book Publishers

2000

Association.

Hardcover 1.

2.

3.

4.

"Lamb's Supper." Scott Hahn (Doubleday) "She Said Yes." Misty Bernall (Plough Publishing) "Why Forgive." Johann Christoph Arnold (Plough Publishing) "Francis of Assisi," Vol. 2: The Founder. Regis Armstrong

(New

City Press)

"Catechism of the Catholic Church." (Our Sunday Visitor) 6. "Imitation of Christ." Thomas a Kempis (Catholic Book Publishing) 7. "Life of the Beloved." Henri J.M. Nouwen (Crossroad) 8. "St. Alphonsus & His Brothers." Hamish Swanston (Liguori) 9. "Lives of the Saints" Vol. 1. Hugo Hoever (Catholic Book Publishing) 10. "Witness to Hope." George Weigel (HarperCollins) 5.

June

9,

2000

The Catholic News & Herald 15

Entertainment man who

Video reviews NEW YORK

(CNS)

and

—

The following are home videocassette reviews from the U.S. Catholic Conference Office for Film and Broadcasting.

Each videocassette is available on

VHS format.

and confesses

and Motion Picture Association of America

stroke-victim father. The movie's moral ambiguity makes it more suitable for serious viewing rather than casual entertainment. The U.S.

Theatrical movies on video have a U.S. Catholic Conference rating. All reviews indicate the appropriate age group for the video audience. classification

"As Good as It Gets" (1997) Acerbic comedy in which a misanthropic author (Jack Nicholson) tries to rejoin

the

human

race after

falling in love with a tolerant waitress (Helen Hunt) and befriending a broke

homosexual

artist

(Greg Kinnear).

Directed by James L. Brooks, the thin plot begins with the mean-spirited humor of Nicholson's nasty, self-centered sociopath, then turns mushy as

he attempts to reform but the proceedings are overlong and only sporadically amusing. Stylized violence, sexual situations, recurring rough

language and occasional profanity.

The U.S. Catholic Conference classifi-

tion

—

A-IV adults, with reserThe Motion Picture Associaof America rating is PG-13

cation

is

vations.

has lost his sense of identity

wasting his life searching and unsatisfied. Directed with precision

by Bob Rafelson, the movie's best scene is when Nicholson breaks down is

—

parents are strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

work and becomes involved

his

mediator

as

cream war. Di-

in a local ice

rected by Bill Forsyth, there's not

much of interest here except for the Glasgow locale. The U.S. Catholic

—

Conference classification is A-II adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association of America rating s PG parental guidance suggested.

—

'

"Crucible of Empire: The Spanish-American War" (1999)

Thoughtful

documentary

chronicles how the United States, encouraged in part by Hearst newspaper accounts of Spanish brutality in Cuba, entered the war with Spain in 1898 and became a colonial power as a

result.

The

visually splendid and

well-assembled documentary revisits the debate over American imperialism as historians provide provocative

commentary from many

The

perspectives.

"Comfort and Joy" (1984) The melancholy-comic chronicle of the worst Christmas week ever

U.S. Catholic Conference classifiis A-II adults and adolescents. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America.

spent by an aging Scottish disc jockey (Bill Peterson) who, deserted by his mistress, throws himself into

"Five Easy Pieces" (1970) Jack Nicholson gives an outstanding performance as a young

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major motion picture biography. Sexual situations with nudity, a live-in relationship, brief wrestling violence, occasional profanity and sporadic rough lan-

America rating

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age 35. As

mance viewers may wonder why

A-IV adults, with reservations.

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his death at

directed by Milos Forman, no insights emerge about the oddball entertainer and despite Carrey's uncanny perfor-

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(1986) Low-budget comic chiller in which a dim florist's clerk (Jonathan

America rating

Haze) nurtures a small carnivorous winds up killing people to

Screen version of the Ken Kesey novel about an abortive rebellion in a

plant, then

feed to

its

insatiable appetite as

monstrous

it

grows

Directed by Roger Corman, the tongue-in-cheek proceedings range from the weird to the size.

gruesome, including

masochist

a

restricted.

is

"One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" (1975) mental institution led by a drifter (Jack Nicholson) feigning mental illness to avoid being sent to a prison farm. Director Milos Forman's smooth, low-keyed movie about life in an asylum is filled with colorful, often

(Jack Nicholson) who enjoys visiting dentists and a plant that calls out, "Feed me," when it's hungry. Comic

amusing incidents and characteriza-

menacing situations and sexual innuendo. The U.S. Catholic

between the sane drifter and the repressed and repressing nurse (Louise

violence,

—

Conference classification is A-III Not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America. adults.

"Man on the Moon" (1999) Uninvolving biography about Andy Kaufman (Jim Carrey), whose peculiar sense of 1970s-80s comedian

humor, elaborate charades and the abrasive style of his vulgar alter-ego

but the central confrontation

tions,

Fletcher) is too contrived to evoke a strong emotional response. Some violence, very rough dialogue and an incident presenting loveless sexual intercourse as therapeutic. The U.S.

Catholic Conference classification

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A-IV adults, with reservations.

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is

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restricted.

PBS biopic covers last years of German minister who stood up to Nazi regime

By GERRI

PARE

—

NEW

him emotionally

as he stead-

fastly refused to divulge

any informa-

tained

News Service YORK (CNS) A German minister stands up to the Nazi regime at great personal cost in the fact-based "Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace," airing Wednesday, June 14, 9:30-11 p.m. EDT on PBS. This well-crafted biopic covers Catholic

tion about the Resistance.

As his faith deepened in the appreciation of the sufferings of those around him united to Christ on the cross, he was transferred from the Gestapo prison in Berlin to Buchenwald,

the last six years of the

life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer (Ulrich Tukur), a highly respected Lutheran theologian who returned from the States to 1939 Ber-

lin,

"Bonhoeffer:

Agent of Grace" June

14, 9:30-11 p.m.

Hitler's policies, especially his virulent anti-Semitism.

Although watched closely by the Nazis, Bonhoeffer was recruited for the Abwehr, a German military agency, which gave him cover to be active in the Resistance.

As

a secret courier, he

smuggled Jews out of Germany while continuing to write about his burning philosophical concern, ethics.

At the same time the 37-year-old Bonhoeffer fell in love with and be-

came engaged to 18-year-old Maria von Wedemeyer (Johanna Klante).

The drama intelligently presents how Bonhoeffer was conflicted by the violence around him that he opposed, but reluctantly gave his blessing

to, a

Hitler assassination plot.

Despite his status within military intelligence, Bonhoeffer came under suspicion and was arrested in 1943.

In prison he found a new sense of

ministry and refused opportunities to escape, feeling he was needed by his fellow prisoners. Maria's visits sus-

EDT

on PBS

where he spoke out against

where he was hanged

in April 1945.

Director Eric Till gives the philo-

sophical issues a fine

human dimension

and a sense of urgency true story.

The

in this inspiring

sole fault

is that the cast often speaks at a whisper level, requir-

ing viewers to listen carefully to understand their dialogue. That, added to their accents, can be daunting at times but the concentration is worth the effort.

Bonhoeffer

is

seen facing several

ethical quandaries that tax his beliefs as he struggles to be truly Christian

and an example to his cell mates.

Tukur's bland face nonetheless manages to convey his desire to live and raise a family with his beloved Maria, but not at a cost of betraying anyone not even his own conscience.

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many

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director

of the U.S. Catholic and Broad-

Conference Office for Film casting.

16 The Catholic News & Herald

June

Editorials

Executive pay mirrors an ugly system In 1998 Michael Eisner, CEO of Disney, commanded the highest compensation package of any

The Pope

CEO, $576

Speaks

9,

2000

& Columns

Economy of Faith

million. In comparison, just ten years

before, he topped the highest paid list

when

hit $40 million.

Between 1990 and 1998, average

pay

his

package

CEO

pay

rose 443 percent, while workers' pay rose only 28

Some

other ugly comparisons: In 1999, Bill Gates, Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett, and former Microsoft executive Paul Allen possessed a combined wealth of $156 billion more than the combined GNP's of the poorest 43 nations on earth.

The 475 people worldwide worth over a billion dollars in 1999 (totaling beyond $1.7 trillion) surpassed the combined incomes of the world's poorest half of humanity.

The unprecedented level of wealth and inequality of CEOs comes from the system of compensation. Stock options play a key role, since salary and bonuses now represent only 20 percent of top executives' pay. Because of the compensation structure, U.S. CEOs of major companies earned 419 times the pay of the average blue collar worker in 1998, whereas the ratio in Japan approached 20 to 1 and in Great Britain 35 to 1.

Critics of excessive executive pay recognize the power of money in the political process. The wealthy contribute to the candidates and get disproportional political access and influence. Other critics focus on the economic negatives. Excessive CEO pay hurts employee morale. It undermines the bottom line of corporate earnings. And it shifts the tax burden from the corporation to the taxpayer by allowing corporate deductions for executive salaries, benefits and perks as business expenses.

While respecting the arguments against excessive pay in regard to democracy and effective business practices, people of faith raise two additional percent.

Microsoft

POPE JOHN PAUL

Pope says Rome

II

place for

is

worldwide spiritual renewal By

JOHN NORTON

News Service The huge flow CITY (CNS)

Catholic

VATICAN

—

of pilgrims to Rome for the jubilee underscores the city's unique vocation as a spiritual reference point for Christians and the whole world, said Pope John Paul II. "Numerous pilgrims from every part of the earth are coming to (Peter's) tomb to celebrate the jubilee of the Lord's incarnation and to profess Peter's

same

faith in Christ,"

he

said.

"This demonstrates once again the particular vocation which Divine Providence reserved to Rome: that of being a reference point for the communion and unity of all the church, and of the spiritual renewal of all humanity," he said.

The pope made his remarks during a Mass May 28 in St. Peter's Square on the Jubilee for the Diocese of Rome, attended by some 70,000

Romans.

Christ's commandment to his followers to love one another as he loved them should strike Romans with particular force, he said.

"Does not the church of Rome have perhaps the specific duty to 'preside in charity' in the entire Christian communion? Yes, the commandment of love commits our church of Rome with a special force and urgency," he said.

He

called

their "joyful

Romans

to express this love in

CEO

considerations:

Greed and community.

Paul reminds Timothy: "For the love of money is the root of all evils" (I Tim. 6:10.) Yet, the entire American culture shows a preoccupation with money. During the work day, the media hourly reports the movements of the stock market. TV and radio programming focuses on getting rich and personal money matters. Financial advisers counsel

FATHER JOHN RAUSCH Guest Columnist

middle class couples to amass a million dollars just modest retirement. A society based on rugged individualism will feed greed because few can feel

for a

truly financially secure.

Yet,

community can

alleviate excessive greed.

Im-

ages like the vine and the branches, the body of Christ, and brothers and sisters in the Lord offer a security for those disregarded by the economic system.

John Paul

expresses this

II

common

the basis of his work, each person

is

bond: "On

fully entitled to

consider himself a part-owner of the great workbench at which he is working with everyone else."

(Laborem Exercens, par. 14.6.)

Ron, not a CEO but an executive with a Fortune 500 company, watched his firm restructure and reduce his department by 25 percent a few years back. His personal secretary of ten years, a female minority worker struggling as a single parent to raise a teenage daughter, became support staff for seven people.

When

Ron's department exceeded

its

produc-

tion goals at year's end, he got a bonus. Support staff,

although essential to helping bosses meet their

goals, did not qualify for bonuses. Ron, however,

recognized the hypocrisy, took out his checkbook and shared his bonus with his secretary.

Until shareholder campaigns prevail against excessive executive pay, or legislation limits the deduct-

of executive compensation, people of faith will need the creativity of Ron to limit the greed of the system and promote the community of all workers. ibility

Glenmary Father John S. Rausch and organizes in Appalachia.

writes,

teaches

and kind" welcoming of pilgrims. million people from around the

More than 20

world, seven times Rome's population, were expected to visit during the jubilee year.

In a greeting before the Mass, Cardinal Camillo Ruini, vicar of the Rome Diocese, announced the dedication of a new parish to St. Charles Borromeo, the pope's patron saint, as a "gesture of best wishes" for the pope's 80th birthday May 18. The new parish brought to the total number of Roman parishes to 330, of which the pope has visited 291.

Advice for grads

told the grads that

poverty

in

VATICAN CITY

TOM SHERIDAN Guest Columnist

it's

—

Paul II has made the first donation in response to an appeal from Catholic charities to fight hunger and poverty in North Korea.

The pope gave $50,000 to the campaign to raise $3.6 million to augment food supplies, assist farmers and provide health care and education, reported Fides, the news agency of the Congregation for the Evangelization of

faith,

graduation This Catholic students —

The

papal donation was made through the Pontifical Council "Cor Unum," the Vatican council that coordinates and encourages charitable giving, Fides said June

2.

time; thousands of

from public and parochial high schools and universities

—

are listening, perhaps endlessly, to commencement speeches. They are being encouraged to change the world, to make it better, to be successful, to maybe earn lots of money in the process.

Many, if we're to be honest about it, would

rather the speeches just be over so they can get on with their lives. As one who's heard, and given, a

commencement address or three, impatience. The world beckons.

What

Peoples.

just a

a "contract

with the Cre-

incomplete.

little

Spirituality

fight hunger,

North Korea (CNS) Pope John

life is

And, asking that "higher power," "What would you have me do?"

Of course, those are bits of good advice. It's a mantra that certainly has worked for Winfrey. But ator."

is

Pope donates $50,000 to

Oprah Winfrey at Roosevelt University. No knock on her talk; it said many of the right things. She

I

understand that

the graduates don't deserve, however,

is

a

commencement-address view of the world that from all things spiritual. And I don't just the feel-good-inside-no-matter-what-showsoutside kind of spirituality that sometimes passes strips

it

mean

for reality these days.

Oh, there will be plenty of that, sometimes wrapped in pleasing packages like the talk given by

mere

is

a

component of

faith;

without

spirituality could get lonely.

Too many commencement speakers appeal to the go-it-alone, shoulder-the-load, take-on-theworld sense of entrepreneurial individualism fostered in our culture these day, the "I can do it; if it's to be, it's gotta be me" attitude.

Faith is more complex and perhaps more difficult because it calls people to community, without surrendering their individuality.

Here's an unsolicited nugget for grads of the Class of 2000: Succeed? Certainly. Change the world? It sure can use changing. Earn a good living? At least enough to live. More important, though, find someone to hold hands with while you do all that. And then find a community of faith to support, and be supported by.

The world and you will be better for it

—

—

—

—

Tom Sheridan Catholic

New

is editor and general manager of The World, newspaper of the Archdiocese of

Chicago.

Send your Letter to the Editor to Joann S. Keane, The Catholic News & Herald, 1123 South Church St., Charlotte, NC 28203 or e-mail: jskeane@charlottediocese.org.

June

2000

9,

Editorials

Light

that examples of fathers who take their roles seriously just might inspire other men to reassess their

One

duties as dads.

Candle

That

FATHER THOMAS

J.

McSWEENEY

Fatherhood means being there guess maybe it is because I have never had to balance my job with the responsibilities of being a parent, but I just don't get it! What does all this talk about having "quality" time with your kids mean?

I

My dad's I

idea of parenting

cannot

recall

was about "quantity" one event or moment in my

childhood, or early adult life, when I felt, wished, or thought my father should be there and wasn't. From

those frigid winter mornings helping me on my paper route to when I had my first car breakdown in the middle of the night, somehow my dad was always there for me, in every sense of the term.

Sadly, today's statistics on parenting reveal that everyone does not have the kind of father I did.

Fewer and fewer men

are living up to the honor and

responsibilities of fatherhood. Between 1990, the percentage of kids living apart

1960 and from their biological fathers more than doubled from 17 to 36 percent. To me that means the image of any father, let alone a loving father, is becoming an abstract concept to many of our youngest generation. And many youngsters who do live with their dads do not experience the warm, close relationship that can

mean so much to a child's well-being and character.

Even so, I am convinced that millions of men are doing a great job of being dads.

And

I

is

exactly what John

to do when he asked one of his daughters to share some memory about him from when she was growing up. She replied bluntly: "To tell you the truth, Dad, you were gone a lot."

Ream, a former Marine and retired president of a large financial institution, owned up to the fact that he was gone a lot both physically and emotionally. But his daughter's words motivated him to dedicate himself to his family and to help young fathers. He teaches lessons in parenting through his crash course, "The Effective Father

believe

Seminar," an informal gathering that gets

men back

on track with their children and their wives.

Some high profile dads have decided to scale back their careers to benefit their kids and themselves as family. Glenn McCleod, senior bank executive, was able to cut back his hours. He led his two sons' Boy Scout troop, volunteered for community activities and spent more time with his wife. He says he has gained a

new

self-confidence as a father and feels "a lot richer and a tremendous increase in energy, to tackle whatever comes along." William Galston, a former in

life,

presidential policy advisor, says, "I have never had a moment's regret" since resigning in order to join a university faculty. "I am indispensable in one place

and only one

place," he insists

—

home."

Not every father can, or should, change careers But every father can make some choices about how and where he spends his time. Many parents try very hard to give their children "everything." But if everything does not include their time and presence, they do their youngsters and themselves an injustice.

So, Dads, I wish you a good time this Father's Day. Mostly, I just wish you time with your family. "at

—

Father Thomas

J.

McSweeney

is

director

of The

Notes about celiac disease

Question

It was good to read in a recent column your discussion of celiac disease, a problem we faced years ago in a vacuum. Good also to know we came

Corner

to similar conclusions.

In the late '60s, our youngest son was diagnosed as probably having celiac/sprue disease, a malabsorption syndrome in which the small intestine cannot absorb food nutrients in the presence of gluten. This means they cannot tolerate wheat and several other grains.

Canada

industry people in

since "domestic" yeast

grown with the forbidden grains.

I was advised to use foreign makers

in

that time.

I

am

wines,

grateful to this

least at

mother and the dozens of

who responded

with their experiences, diet suggestions, frustrations, and some disagreements with parts of my column.

From

learned at least -three lessons. more people suffering from this complicated and often very dangerous disease than I imagined. Nearly 100,000 men, women and children are known to have it. It is thought the all this,

I

First, there are far

sickness remains unrecognized for many thousands of others. The complex of symptoms seems often not easy for physicians to identify and diagnose.

—

Second, celiacs report amazingly diverse, sometimes contradictory, experiences of what they can and cannot bear. For example, a number easily tolerate part (some even all) of a Communion host; for others even a tiny piece excites the allergy.

Some can tolerate no wine, especially if it contains sulfates. Others say they can take only American, or only European, wine. And so on.

Obviously, each one's regimen needs to be worked out be

in

consultation with a personal physician.

One thing all agree some way they could

CNS

Columnist

is

because wine

Europe generally used wild yeast, at Thank you for your help.

other readers

—

FATHER JOHN DIETZEN

I learned that only wine

is safe,

on. They feel there should receive the Eucharist with-

JIM KELLEY Guest Columnist

Memorial gifts honor loves ones Spring is a time our thoughts turn to cherished loved ones. Mother's Day, Memorial Day, graduations and Father's Day lead us to reflect on the impact those who are dearest to us have had on our lives and our communities.

Many people search for an appropriate means of remembering loved ones through a memorial gift in their honor. The church offers many opportunities for memorial giving of which you may not be aware.

One family combined their resources to establish an

tion to

endowment

honor

in the

diocesan Founda-

The Robert F. Moeller endowment was established through his children's gifts to the Foundation and will make grants

their father's

life.

name to those seeking finanelder living arrangements. families choose to make memorial in his

cial assistance for

Some

gifts directly to a parish.

Others

may choose

to

make

a gift to their favorite Catholic school to honor a retiring teacher or administrator.

Charlotte Catholic High School recently established an endowment in the diocesan Founda-

honor Sister Paulette Williams for her years as principal.

Gifts made in honor of a loved one are most often made in the form of a check. This is a convenient method for the giver, provides a tax deduction within allowable limits for those who itemize their deductions, and can readily be put to good use by the church.

But, cash is only one of many funding sources for memorial gifts. Assets such as tion to

stocks, bonds and mutual funds that have increased in value can also be used to make gifts in honor of others. In addition, by using appre-

receiving wine, in correspondence with some

fermented by wild yeast

Giving

many

Christophers.

Dear Father Dietzen:

As for

Planned

Ream was compelled

—

Guest Columnist

time.

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out endangering their health, if not their lives.

Third, on a different plane, it is astonishing to me that some Catholics' eucharistic theology on this subject is, to put it at its kindest, so greatly confused.

Several wrote reminding me quite firmly that after the consecration at Mass, bread is no longer

—

It has become the body of Christ. Therespeak of someone being affected by wheat in the bread is effectively to deny the Catholic faith.

present. fore, to

The same argument is raised when I bring up the point that recovering alcoholics usually do not receive Communion from the cup. This group insists that the wine (alcohol) which was in the chalice is no longer there. It is now the blood of Christ and thus could have no alcoholic effect on a believer.

Most

Catholics are aware, of course, that this notion contradicts Catholic teaching, that in the Eucharist the substance of the bread and wine is

changed but the "accidents," the physical characteristics of bread and wine, remain.

Apart from this, however, it tends to lay an unjust guilt trip on celiac sufferers, implying that their problem is in fact nothing but a lack of faith.

Fortunately, good resources are available for celiac patients and their families, particularly from the Celiac Sprue Association, Omaha, Neb. 68131-0700.

Their Web site (www.csaceliacs.org) is also loaded with helpful background and practical information.

ciated assets to create a memorial or honor grift, you can receive extra tax savings.

When you fund a memorial gift with an appreciated stock you have owned for more than one year, you can deduct the entire market value from your taxable income. Plus, you avoid any capital gains tax on the stock because you donated it for charitable use. These additional tax savings are why many people prefer to make memorial gifts using assets other than cash.

Another means of creating a memorial is to do so through a gift that is completed through your will or long-range estate plan. One couple who lost a daughter many years ago made a provision through their will to create an endowment in the diocesan Foundation as a means to memorialize her too brief life.

From having a Mass said in your loved one's honor to establishing a permanent endowment

through the Foundation, there are several different to memorialize someone dear to you. If you

ways

are searching for a to a loved

one

in

way to

your

life,

create a lasting

or

if

you

memorial

are looking for a

gift for a graduation, Mother's Day or Father's Day, consider a gift that will tangibly

meaningful

benefit the entire Catholic

right gift

is

a gift in

community. Perhaps the or tribute to your

memory

parish, Catholic school, agency, die diocese or the

Foundation. Please contact

me

for additional infor-

mation on memorial giving opportunities: Jim Kelley, Director of Dev elopment, (704) 370-3301, 1123 S Church St, Charlotte, NC 28203.

18 The Catholic

News & Herald

June

Nun named head of National â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

WASHINGTON (CNS) Sister Andree Fries, a member of the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood of O'Fallon, Mo., has been named director of the National Religious Retire-

ment

Office.

Sister Fries, 58,

had for the past

20 months served as the

office's project

She succeeds Sister Mary Leahy, member of the Sisters of Providence

Sister Fries also

had served with

Classifieds

who

Sister Fries,

Women

the National Religious Retirement Of-

bachelor's degree in business from Quincy College (now a university) in

of the archdiocesan cemetery board,

Illinois.

life

in 1959,

entered

reli-

a past president

is

of the Leadership Conference of

From 1995

In the Archdiocese of St. Louis, she served on its finance council and

at (770)

ried Director for

its

CPR

and First Aid certification required. Call (828)252-7896 for information. EOE.

Campus Ministry Openings: Internship in Campus Ministry for Wingate University; $600/month

stipend; Room/Board; $2,000 graduate school tuition grant. Send resume, three reference letters, cover letter

Campus

multi-cultural

commu-

Spanish or equivalent background experience would be a useful asset. If interested, please submit resume and cover letter to Theresa Johnson, Director of Religious Education, Holy Family Catholic Church, 3401 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta, GA 30068. Fax (770) 578-0475. Inquire at (770)973-7400, ext. 21 with questions. in

Director

to:

Church

a

Char-

Elementary and Middle School Positions: Im-

Clerk, Human Resources: Full-time position at the Diocese of Charlotte Pastoral Center. Hours

maculate Heart of Mary School has openings for the following positions for the 2000-2001 school year: Assistant Principal/Teacher (Master's in Administration, practicing Catholic): Middle School

of

lotte,

NC

Ministry, 1123

S.

2820S-4003 by June

St.,

16th.

to 5pm, Monday through Friday. Apmust be well organized and detail-oriented, have strong verbal and interpersonal

are

9am

plicant

Must be

skills.

proficient in Microsoft Office.

work environment. Apmade by June 23 to: Diocese

Excellent benefits and plication should be

of Charlotte, Human Resources Department, 1123 S. Church St., Charlotte NC 28203.

teachers of Social Studies,

Language Arts, Science

and Math; Grades 4 and 5 teachers. Interested certified

may

Margene Wilkins, 605 Barbee Avenue, High Point, NC

teachers

principal,

27262; or 1849.

call

vice president, 1979-81. a master's

contact

(336)887-2613; or fax (336)884-

Parish, 217 Brawley School Rd., Mooresville, NC 28117. Phone (704)664-3992; Fax: (704)660-6321.

Music Ministry Director:

St.

Bede Catholic

in Williamsburg, VA seeks professional with bachelor's degree (or above) in music; indepth knowledge of Roman Catholic liturgy; and vocal, piano, organ skills. Should be pastoral individual with appreciation of broad range of music styles. Full-time position with benefits; salary dependent upon experience. Complete job description posted at www.bedeva.org. Application deadline: July 15. Send resume, references, salary history to: Attn: Search Committee, St. Bede Catholic Church, 10 Harrison Avenue, Williamsburg, VA 23185. stboffice@bedeva.org

Church

DMM

Organist(s): Needed for weekend Masses. Saint Jude Catholic Church in Sapphire Valley and Our

Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church in Highlands are seeking an organist(s) for weekend Masses. During summer, Masses at St. Jude are 4pm Sat. and 9am Sunday; at Our Lady of the Mountains, 6pm Sat. and 11am Sun. (November thru May, St. Jude is at 4pm Sat. only; Our Lady of the Mountains is at lam only.) Please call Diane

Cosmetologists/Barbers: Full-time and parttime. Charlotte area upscale salon seeking warm-hearted, skilled stylists and barbers. Convenient south Charlotte location. $12 per hour

Teacher: Asheville Catholic School seeks dynamic grade 5 teacher. Must hold or be eligible for NC license; teach religion and all academic subjects.

+

ogy/ religious studies are

Call (828) 252-7896.

Please call (704) 341-4260.

Counselor: Part-time.

Pius

St.

X

Catholic

School, Greensboro. Practicing Catholic with master's in counseling and guidance. NC certification required. Experience preferred. Benefits included.

Elm

St.,

Send resume

to: C.

Greensboro,

Usischon, 2200 N. 27408 or Fax

NC

(336)273-0199.

Custodian, Full-time: Begin work June Asheville Catholic School. Call

Maintenance Supervisor EOE.

at

1,

2000.

Randy Penland, (828)252-7896.

Director: Retreat Center, rural southwest Virginia. Ecumenical spirit, experience in retreat

eligible. The competitive candidate will possess a vision of FF that mainly focuses on grade schoolers through high schoolers, yet encompasses adults, evidences good administrative skills, exemplary written and oral commu-

nication skills, ability with

and able to work

as

a

Word

Perfect software,

diocesan and parish team

player. Salary in high $20s

NC

28215. (704)535-

9965.

Guidance Counselor: Part-time. Asheville Catholic School. Must be NC certified. Call (828)2527896 for information. EOE.

ministry, administration. Bachelor's or master's.

Catholic in good standing. Living on

site.

Rich-

mond

1

at

(828)526-2418.

EOE.

Teacher and Librarian: Our Lady of Mercy has the following positions available: 8th grade homeroom to teach Language Arts, Social Studies, and Religion

(if Catholic); Librarian for K-8th.

Please call (910)722-7204.

Teachers, Library/Media Specialist: Charlotte Catholic High School has the following openings beginning August, 2000: full-time teaching positions for Chemistry, Drama, English, Math, Spanish, and full-time Library/Media Specialist. Must have NC Certification. Also, part-time Guidance Secretary is needed. Call (704)543-1127 for application.

Teachers: Sacred Heart School (PreK-8)

Music Ministry Director: Immaculate Concep-

in Salisbury has the following teacher openings be-

Diocese, full-time. Application, job description: (540)623-5285, e-mail

tion Catholic

familiar with Catholic liturgy.

ginning in August: Computer, Music, PE, Spanish, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, and Middle School Language

jomart@naxs.com or Search Committee, 19188 Jonesboro Road, Abingdon, VA, 24211. Applications June 27, postion opens August 15th.

Salary negotiable. Benefits available. Send resume and references to Immaculate Conception Church,

Arts. certification required. Call Kathleen Miller at (704)633-2841.

Director of Adult Catholic Enrichment/Order of Christian Initiation: Holy Family Catholic Church of Marietta seeks a full-time salaried Director for Adult Catholic Enrichment (ACE) and the Order of Christian Initiation (OCI) programs. Applicants should have leadership experience in ACE/OCI areas and/or have religious education degreed background suitable to develop high quality programs and volunteer assistance in the community. Must be practicing Catholic. If interested, please submit resume and cover letter to Theresa Johnson, Director of Religious Education at Holy Family Catholic Church, 3401 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta, GA

director.

Church

Must be

is

seeking an organist/music

208 - 7 Ave. West, Hendersonville, 3602.

NC

Major Superiors of Men and the Council of Major Superiors of

The

Religious. office is responsible for publi-

the second

most U.S.

weekend of December

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dioceses.

St. Michael's School in Gastonia, NC currently seeking dynamic teachers for the

Teachers: is

following positions: Full-time Middle School Language Arts/Social Studies; Full-time Kindergarten; and part-time Art teacher. NC Certification required. Please call Joseph Puceta at (704)865-4382 for more information.

St. John Neumann Church seeks part-time Coordinator of Youth Programs to work with parent/youth teams to plan, implement, oversee youth programs; grades 9-12. Call (704)535-4197. Send resume to St. John Neumann Church, Connie Milligan, 8451 Idlewild Road, Charlotte, NC 28227 or fax(704)536-3147.

Youth Coordinator:

Youth Minister: Our Lady

of Grace Church in seeking a full-time Youth Minister to coordinate all youth activities and programs. Applicants should have a degree in Religious Education or related field and three years' experience in Youth Ministry. Salary commensurate with experience and education.

Send resume to Tom Johnson, Our Lady of Grace Church, 2205 West Market St., Greensboro, NC 27403.

Greensboro,

NC

is

Youth/Young Adult Ministry

Director:

parish (including one Hispanic) Catholic

munity of 1800 families

A

tri-

com-

a university setting

in

seeking a full-time Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry to implement comprehensive youth ministry as described in "Renewing the Vision." Candidate should have prior ministry experience, and be able to work collaboratively with staff and members of paris

commensurate with

experience and good benefits under diocesan coverage. Send resume with names of references to FF Search Committee: c/o Father Gillespie, SJ, 4207

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Faith Formation Coordinator: Our Lady of Assumption parish has an immediate opening for a full-time coordinator of its Faith Formation programs. Candidates with parish involvement in teaching and/or administration in FF ministry, and/or possessing a college background in theol-

tips.

the National Conference of Catholic

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Assistant Secretary: Asheville Catholic School.

Attendance/First Aid Office. M-F, full time.

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Director of Religious Education: Holy Family Catholic Church in Marietta seeks a full-time sala-

Administrative Assistant: Part-time. Approximately 12-20 hours per week. Non-smoker with good communications, phone, computer skills. Prefer financial background. Resume and references to Hook Financial Group, 4801 E. Independence Blvd., Box 601, Charlotte NC 28212.

to 1998, Sister Fries

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2000

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was one of three elected U.S. representatives to the International Union of Superiors General in Rome.

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of

and director

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Youth Ministry Director: Church,

Saint James Catholic

1700 families located

in

Savannah,

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resume

to

Father John

Whitfield Ave., Savannah,

Kenneally,

GA

8412

31406.

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St. Patrick's School in Charlotte is accepting applications for part-time Music teacher and part-time Spanish teacher. Please contact school principal, Mrs. Angela Montague, (704)

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"Yet we who are gathered here evening recognize that we do indeed believe in a God who sits high but looks low. This is what we believe," he added.

classmates.

Father Murray noted that as Pope John Paul II came of age in the shadow of the Holocaust, the conviction grew in him that "to be human is to be a moral agent.

The great struggle of any life is to surrender the person I am to the person I ought to

this

His grandmother knew what to say. Decades later he still relies on her words and tells others to rely on them: "If anybody asks who you are,

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our culture," Father Murray said at an annual dinner hosted by the Stockton Diocese to honor the people who bring the word of God to youngsters.

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into

human

existence."

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home,

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know Christ."

He asked

the catechists to lead their people to the Eucharist because it is in the Eucharist that they come to

know

Jesus.

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