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Volume
Number
11
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2002
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Serving Catholics
BY KEVIN
Deacons and wives
E.
in
the Diocese of Charlotte
MURRAY
NEWTON — Flames
were spout-
ing into the early morning
...Page
4
Case for imperfect saint
seph Church.
Triad
all
5
my window
looked out
"I
the
fire trucks."
The Newton ...Page
air before
anyone knew what was happening. "I was awakened by a parishioner who said the church was burning," said Father James Collins, pastor of St. Joand saw
Fire Department re-
ceived the call approximately 5:30 a.m.
A Newton
Feb. 28.
Police
Department
car happened to be on patrol near the
Friends, co-workers
remember woman
Western North Carolina
Associate Editor
celebrate faith together
in
,-,
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Fire scorches church, not the parish
Insid
heard
.
HERALD
&
in
_,
church when the fire
of faith
and love 7
...Page
fire was spotted. The was contained within 30 minutes,
according to the fire department. "I couldn't believe it, seeing the flames coming out of the roof," said Bob Draher, maintenance supervisor at St. Joseph. Kris Mulligan, music director at St.
news of the fire via a from another parishioner at 6:45 a.m. "I didn't know what to think on the way over here," she said. "The church was still smoking at 7:10 when
Joseph, received
phone
Local News
I
Romania's plight featured
call
Day of Prayer .„Page
6
T
thank the Newton Fire and Podepartments for their quick response time," said Father Collins. "Their response time helped save the I just thank God it (the fire)
church.
main sanctuary." began and was contained in the church's chapel, where the majority of the structural, mechanical and
didn't
go
The
Deacon's ministry grows ...Page
16
al-
ready begun an investigation into the extent of the damage and will start preliminary planning of construction within the week.
That construction, which may two
last
to three months, will include re-
building the chapel, as well as "remod-
that had been left burning caused the
and "reconditioning" the entire church, said Jack. Pews, ceilings, offices and more will need to be thoroughly
blaze, according to the fire report.
cleaned,
damage
occurred.
The sanctuary smoke damage,
A
candle
received mostly
said Rev.
Mr. Guy
Piche, properties director for the dio-
eling"
after
"The damage
is
quite extensive,
and will require a bit of work," said Jason Jack, manager of Servpro of Hickory, which will be coordinating repair efforts with
Walker Construction
"I think it's a great opportunity to bring the community together," said Mulligan. "People have been pouring in and offering help." Several pastors from other denomi-
all
offered their as-
sistance and use of their Mass, said Father Collins.
"The community gether
when
one was injured in the fire. "It could have been a
'We
for
comes
to-
really
Jack.
but will be held in Holy Family Hall until use of the sanctuary is approved.
facilities
things happen like
he
will continue as scheduled,
two area
national churches, as well as funeral homes, have
not replaced. be as good as it was the day before it (the fire) happened," said if
"It will all
Masses
cese.
Every Week
Company. Both companies have
into the
fire
electrical
out of tragedy
Murray
arrived."
lice
at World
E.
damage hours
Photo by Kevin
Parishioners of St. Joseph Church in Newton survey the the church's chapel was consumed by fire.
this,"
said.
In the end, Father Collins and other parishioners were just relieved no lot worse,"
said Lichtenwalner.
Contact Associate Editor Kevin E. by calling (704) 370-3334, or e-
definitely look forward to re-
building," said Joe Lichtenwalner, pas-
Murray
toral council president at St. Joseph.
mail kemurray@charlottediocese.org.
Entertainment .Pages Editorials
10-11
Haven for homeless women and children
& Columns ..Pages
12-13
BY MARY MARSHALL Correspondent
BELMONT "According to our
Law we cannot condemn a
man
before hearing
him and finding out what
—
Catherine's
House
one of dedication and commitment in response to the needs of homeless women and their children. It provides a non-threatening, safe and comfortable environment that acknowledges and fosters
ministry
is
respect for individual differences.
he has done."
- John 7:51
Catherine's
House
sits in
the midst of
the former Sacred Heart College campus in a building that once housed the college's
music department. Today, the small music rooms provide shelter and comfort for up to 40 homeless women and their children who come from North and South Carolina. Most residents, who come from all walks of life and represent
all nationalities,
are referred by agency and/ or individuals,
but some
call
or knock on the door asking
Today, Catherine's House flourishes under the guidance of Mercy Sister Bernadette McNamara, who became president and CEO of Catherine's House Inc. in August 2001. She was previously parish administrator at St. Joseph of the
for assistance.
Founded
McAuley of Dublin, Ireland, who had a great passion for helping poor women and children. Catherine
in
1992 by the Sisters of
Mercy, Catherine's House continues the work of Sisters of Mercy founder
Hills
Church
See
CATHERINE'S HOUSE,
in
Eden.
page
14
2
The Catholic News & Herald
The World
March
Brief
in
— With
Faith
annual Catholic Social Ministry Gathering at a plenary session on the
the
the group's Feb. 24-27 meeting in
Richmond formally has opened the cause
ington.
who
esan seminarian
22 while enrolled College in
Wash-
Diocesan mission helps Dominican village to finally get water
former dioc-
died in 1920 at age
at the
day of
final
approval of the Holy See, the Diocese of for possible canonization of a
2002
& Reason Institute in Washington, was one of three panelists addressing the
Sainthood cause opened for Virginia seminarian who died in 1920
RICHMOND, Va. (CNS)
8,
North American
EL CERCADO,
Rome for theology studies. Rich-
mond
— For
Dominican Republic
when Father Andrew
Bishop Walter F. Sullivan, after consultation with other bishops of the Balti-
(CNS)
more
Yayas, the farthest and most remote com-
years,
Connolly brought
province, has signed a decree that
Abra de
visitors to
declares Francis Joseph Parater III "a ser-
munity
vant of God" and establishes a tribunal "to
the Apostie in El Cercado, he
examine the reputation
God The decree, dated by Anne C. Edwards,
The Dominican government once considered drilling a well, he would tell them, but the effort died when they realized a road first would have water to the community.
Parater, seminarian." Jan. 24, also
is
signed
chancellor of the diocese.
Catholic social ministers urged to get behind faith-based legislation Jim WASHINGTON (CNS) Towey, the Catholic who now heads the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, asked Catholic so-
to be built to bring the well-drilling truck
CNS photo from
—
cial
sprawling parish of St Peter
in the
would tell them about the long struggle to bring
and Frank
for sanctity
heroic virtues of Servant of
las
over the mountain. Today Msgr. John Cervini former pastor of Our Lady of
—
Catholic Relief Services
Miraculous Medal Church in Wyandanch, N.Y., who is now serving the
Life through the eyes of Afghan refugee children child drew this picture of a refugee's journey through the mountains of Afghanistan. It is one of 28 drawings by children from the Shamshatoo refugee camp in Pakistan on displayed at the Capital Children's Museum in Washington through June. Catholic Relief Services workers who assist in running the camp collected the children's scenes.
An Afghan
ministry leaders to lend their support
to passage of legislation supporting greater federal support for faith-based organiza-
with Father Connolly at the mission sponsored by the Diocese of Rockville Centre is
still
The is
bringing the visitors to
difference,
however,
is
that
las
—
Yayas.
now
there
water, which he credits to the vision of
work of
tions that are trying to solve social needs
Father Connolly and the
and ills. 'Government cannot love. It's hard for government to be neighbor," Towey said. "But government can work in partnership" with faith-based groups, he added. 'We can remove the real-world bar-
Peace Corps volunteer Tremie Gregory. of Catholic health care ethics at the Center
ports a worldwide and comprehensive ban
and research associate
Medical Center, and Laurie Zoloth, direc-
on human cloning, no matter what techniques are used and what aims are pursued," he said. "Its position is based on
spoke during a general session on the final day of the Feb. 24-27
tor of Jewish studies and associate profes-
biological analysis of the cloning process
sor at San Francisco State University.
Catholic Social Ministry Gathering in
'There isn't going to be some wonderful consensus to which we all ascribe on the status of the human embryo," Father
and anthropological, social, ethical and legal reflection on the negative implications
riers."
Towey
Washington.
Panel highlights religious differences
status of
on
for Cknical Bioethics
FitzGerald
human embryo
(CNS) Even when they read the same sacred texts,
UNITED NATIONS
scholars of bioethics reach different conclusions about the moral status of the
human
embryo, as evidenced by a Feb. 27 panel discussion
on the topic. The Pew Forum on
Religion and Public Life brought together
— —
four bioethicists
two Protestants
a Catholic, a
Jew and
for the panel discussion
Club
at the National Press
Washington.
in
The sharpest contrasts came in the views of Jesuit Father
Kevin FitzGerald, chairman
said.
At United Nations, Vatican calls for world-wide ban on human cloning
—
WASHINGTON
Georgetown University
professor at the
(CNS)
—
In a
speech to a U.N. committee, a Vatican rep-
worldwide ban on human cloning, whether carried out for
resentative called for a all
human poses. life
reproduction or therapeutic pur-
Human
cloning violates the right to
and the status of the human embryo as
a free individual, Archbishop Renato R.
Martino in
New
said Feb.
26
at
U.N. headquarters
York. 'The Holy See firmly sup-
iTh
Episcopal, calendar ,
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& H E R A
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Curlin
Editor:
—
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Benedict's
dignity said.
Panelists assess what changed after 9-11 and what it
means
for church (CNS) 'Every-
—
WASHINGTON
Basilica,
—
—
power connected with the Harry Potter books is their power to get children to read, said an influential Italian Jesuit magazine. La Civilta Cattolica, a magazine reviewed by the Vatican Secretariat of State before publication, presented what it described as a calm reflection on "the Harry Potter phenomenon" in its early-March tant
The magazine said the only remotely troubling thing about the books is
thing was touched" by the terrorist attacks
that, unlike
Robert Royal in a 90-minute session with about 500 U.S.
ture,
of Sept.
1 1,
said panelist
edition.
cised in
gland.
lenges facing the church and world after
young
Sept.
1 1
.
One
question panelists discussed
was the
status of pacifism after the terrorist
attacks
and whether nonviolence was a
public-policy option. Royal, head of the
Potter's
magic
is fictitious, it
annual mini-Lenten retreat at the
Franciscan Center, 233 North Greene St,
Masses continuing this March 20 with
more
Law
at
— The
Main
St.,
Patrick's
6th Annual
Day Parade and from 10
on Tryon
St.
between 2nd and 3rd
booth in the First Union Atrium; Celtic and crafts; the Rince Na h'Eireann and
arts
Walsh Kelley
Irish Dancers; bagpipers; and other guests and events. For further information about the parade and festival, call
Linda Dyer-Hart at (704) 542-6846.
For
LAOH membership information, con-
be
tact
Jeanmarie Schuler at (704) 554-0720 http:/ /laohvisit
will
celebrating the following Lenten events:
or
a fish fry with Cole slaw, beans, bread
charlotte.catholicweb.com.
for diocesan catechists
and beverages from 5-8 p.m. tonight; March 16-5 p.m. Mass and liturgy of the anointing; March 18 - penance service at 7 p.m.; and throughout Lent, soup and sandwich beginning at 5:45 p.m. every Friday followed by video,
—
Palm Sunday March 24 1 1 a.m. Mass St. Patrick,
March 26
Charlotte
— 11 a.m.
Chrism Mass St. Patrick,
Charlotte
discussion, prayers, Stations of the Cross and Benediction. For further details, call
248-2463.
Sts.
Featured will be the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Charlotte Division, with a
March 23 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Day of prayer and spiritual renewal Catholic Conference Center, Hickory
am-
the
information.
— Our Lady of
said.
6 p.m. at the First Union Atrium and Plaza
—
and refreshments. Call Janet
St.
Festival will take place today
March The Greensboro 13 GREENSBORO Council of Catholic Women will be having
S.
possibility of confusion for
nor blown out of proportion," the magazine said. A bit of parental guidance should be enough to let children know that Harry
Guinness
planner
Rosary Church, 619
The
readers should not be "undervalued,
16 CHARLOTTE
Diocesan
15 LEXINGTON
most magical children's kteraPotter's magic is being exerthe real world of modern-day En-
Harry
Catholic social ministry leaders on chal-
(336) 288-6022 for
Belmont
magazine says
Harry Potter's power is in getting kids to read ROME (CNS) The most impor-
thing did not change, but just about every-
coffee
Day
Belmont Abbey
at Charlotte
address corrections
life,
afternoon and concluding
March 21
St.,
cloning has on the
at the 12:10 p.m.
Francis, Mocksville
Advertising Representative: Cindi Feerick
Secretary: Sherill
new
human
and rights of the human being," he
its
for
church St.
that
Jesuit
tireless
the church office at (336)
16 GASTONIA
—
The Knights of CoGregory Council No. 6700 will hold a dinner and dance for charitable K of C-sponsored projects tonight at die St Michael Church parish center, 708 St
lumbus
St.
Michael Lane.
The
traditional dinner of
night will feature a corned beef cabbage,
and rye bread, Irish coffee and Irish tea at 6:30 p.m.; dancing widi live music from 7:30-11:30 p.m.; and an Irish
potatoes, soda
March
2002
8.
The Catholic News & Herald 3
The World in Brief
Pope asks Catholic communicators to ensure church's voice in media Pope VATICAN CITY (CNS)
ent aspects of the Catholic faith and a
Catholic home-study course are now available on the Knights of Columbus
—
Web
site at www.kofc.org. The booklets and course are offered by the Knights' Catholic Information Service, which since its founding in 1948 has sought to
asked Catholic communications professionals to make sure the Gospel and the church's voice are not
John Paul
II
modern media. Speaking
sidelined in
March
1
reach as
to participants in a plenary
meeting of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications, he called engagement with the world of media "a vital part" of today's church efforts to preach the message of Christ. "The special chalis
John Paul
when they
— Long-
arrived at the
CNS
up
at the
Vatican entrance near
VI Audience Hall at said. In fact, there were
the Paul police
5 a.m., lines at
every Vatican entrance before Swiss
business meeting really do matter, and
(our decisions) can hurt people they can
Enron collapse has Catholic business community talking about ethics
— The
Fla.
also help people,
(CNS)
Enron has sparked a debate among members of Cathocollapse of
in
Dublin
peace, saying he
Posters advocating positions for the March 6 abortion referendum in Ireland are displayed near a statue of the Sacred Heart in Dublin March 3. The referendum generally seeks to continue the ban on abortions but the language is complex enough to confuse a majority of voters.
people were waiting in
line.
and that
is
why
it
if
is
important to bring your Catholic values into your business meetings," he added. Legatus, which is based in Michigan, encourages Catholic CEOs to study, live and spread the faith in their business,
these 10 propositions can inspire your
government's
The
about its best-sellers for 2001, said its "Prayer for Peace" prayer card was its No. 1 seller. About the size of a postcard, it
features four different artistic render-
ings of the Blessed Virgin
on one
Mary
in"
color
Pope John Paul II's Peace to Mary, the Light of
side and
"Prayer for
Von Gruben, a retired New Orleans businessman and regional director for Legatus. "It is not just some-
Gruben said there is no question the Enron collapse is a good example of the need for good ethics among business
thing that happened in Houston, but
people at the highest level,
tionally, the
lic
business ethics organizations, accord-
ing to Brian
it
everywhere and the whole credibility of business takes a blow the ripple effect through society is really pretty enormous," he told The Florida Catholic diocesan newspaper. "Those decisions made by just a few people in a affects lives
435-4845 or Pat Watts
(704) 861-9466.
20 HAMLET tions;
and
—A
sponsored by
facilitated
series
CSS
at
of presenta-
Elder Ministry
by Richard Von Stamwitz,
a national certified gerontological counselor, will
continue throughout the diocese.
Today's presentation
will
be given at
St.
James Church, 1018 Hamlet Ave., from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. with lunch at noon. Session will
I
concern the experience of aging in our
and the message of faith, and sesconcern vocation and ministry in later years. For March 15 pre-registration and other information, call Sandra Breakfield at (704) 370-3220 or Mario Wallace at (704) 370-3228.
culture sion
II
will
21 CHARLOTTE Church Respect sponsoring
—
St.
Matthew
Life Ministry will be
programs. Father Matthew Kauth will be the speaker pro-life educational
which will focus on the following topics on the following dates from 7-9 p.m.: "The Nature of Biology, Freedom and the Human Person" - to-
for the series,
Von
Prayer card released by USCCB's publishing arm a best-seller WASHINGTON (CNS) The
—
dancing performance from 7:30-8 p.m. For reservations, call Gene Courtemanche at (704)
professional and personal lives.
—
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops'
publishing arm, in an announcement
night,
"Human Embryonic Stem 'The
Cell
Re-
social action." at the
French church leaders criticize treatment of refugees, asylum seekers OXFORD, England (CNS) French church leaders have
—
criticized
their country's "lamentable" treatment of
refugees and asylum-seekers. "In our society,
the poor par excellence are the
asylum-seekers, those whose lives are
Spanish-language edition of
lated asylum-seekers' rights guaranteed
ninth on the best-seller
making
it
list.
Knights' information service expands to the Internet HAVEN, Conn. (CNS) More than two dozen booklets on differ-
—
NEW
25-27.
and
political
was released March 4
destroyed by misery, violence and uncertainty," said three bishops' conference
the book sold 78,832 copies,
Oct
letter
Vatican.
Hope" on the other. Issued Dec. 7, it sold 765,600 copies in the final weeks of 2001. The No. 2 best seller was the book, "Celebrate Christ's Coming: Advent 2001," which sold 340,578 copies. Addi-
lively
commitment for was "convinced that
gathering's "decalogue"
Abortion posters hung
Guards and gendarmes, assisted by Italian police, managed to get one orderly line formed. By noon, at least 300
WEST PALM BEACH,
photo from Reuters
first-
ever Vatican euro coins. People began lining
—
(CNS) Saying humanity must choose between love and hatred, Pope John Paul II asked political leaders of every country in the world to promote dialogue, forgiveness and concord. The pope made his request in a letter marking one month after a Jan. 24 day of prayer for peace in Assisi, Italy, attended by 200 representatives of a dozen religions. Along with the letter, the pope sent world leaders the religious
time collectors of Vatican coins were treated to an unusual and unwelcome 1
Pope
evangeliza-
promote dialogue
coins surprises collectors
March
new
VATICAN CITY
Huge demand for first-ever Vatican euro
sight
for a
Anderson, supreme knight. Assisi aftermath: Pope asks world leaders to
said.
Vatican to pick up a mint set of the
II's call
said Carl A.
confined to a strictly private world," the
(CNS)
Web effort is
using modern means of communi-
tion,
to find
VATICAN CITY
'The
cation to spread the church's message,"
arena of the media. You have a role to play in ensuring that the Gospel is not
pope
people as possible with
part of the Knights' response to
ways to ensure that the voice of the church is not marginalized or silenced in the modern lenge before you
many
the church's message.
For
registration
and other
in-
commissions
in a joint declaration.
The
bishops said the complicated nature of
French immigration procedures viothe Geneva Convention. The lateFebruary statement said hopes of better protection for asylum-seekers under a 1998 law had been "quickly disappointed" and described current asylum in
conditions as 'lamentable."
speak on the
topic,
"Check Your Bag-
The day of prayer and
Ethical Aspects of
formation, call Carl Whitesel at (704) 987-
gage."
Human Qoning" - May 2 and "End of Life Issues" - May 31. For more information,
9420 or (888) 310-9040 or e-mail
dedicated to Mary, the mother of God.
eeregistration@yalioo.com.
Mass
22 SWANANNOA
continental breakfast at 8:30
search" - April 16,
call
Pat Rodite at (704) 541-9744.
22 CHARLOTTE
— The
St.
Gabriel
Church Men's Club will hold its world famous fish fry this evening from 5-7 p.m. in the St. Gabriel School cafeteria, 3016 Providence Rd. Menu includes fried and baked fish, clam chowder, Cole slaw, French fries, hush puppies, dessert and beverages. For details, call the church office
who
Mary
Church, 102
Andrew
Place, will be
849-0398.
desire
from 7:30-9 p.m. following 6 p.m. Mass. Through food, fellowship and Christian music from Kathy and David with Redeemed, participants can join in die spiri-
is
at all
Although the
sentation of the heart of the cross at 7 p.m.;
blessing of food baskets at 10 a.m. and
and orientation, it is open to couples of any Couples are encouraged to attend the
Easter vigil Mass at 8 p.m. on March 30; and Easter day Masses at 8:30 and 1 1 am. on March 31. For more information, call
life
together. is
faith.
weekend three to six months prior to their wedding date. Engaged couples may take part in one of several Engaged Encounter weekends, which will take place at the
23 CHARLOTTE
—
Lane: today through Mar. 24, April 5-7,
May
3 p.m.
Catholic Conference Center, 1551 Trinity
Aug. 23-25, Sept 20-22 and
vited to St.
Mercy
Sister
Helen Burns
will
—A
diocesan School
of Leaders will be held at Sacred Heart
Church, 128 N. Fulton
St., this
9 am. For further details, Hines at (704) 544-6665.
at
24 CHARLOTTE
—
St.
morning call
having
its
Dan
Matthew
Church, 8015 Ballantyne Pkwy.,
will
be
Christian Coffeehouse tonight
For reservations of a more and sponsorship opportunities, call Kathy Bartlett at tual celebration.
table of six or
the church office at (828) 686-8833. All women are inMatthew Church, 8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy., for its 3rd Annual Women's Day, today from 9 a.m.-
10-12,
am. in the For registration and other information, call Kathy Murray at (704)
parish center.
23 SALISBURY
palms seder meal
p.m.;
Catholic in origin
a richer, fuller
encounter weekend
at 8 a.m. in the sanctuary with a
Masses on March 24; at 6 p.m. on March 25 with covered dish meal; 7 p.m. Mass on March 28 with washing of the feet followed with eucharistic adoration from 8 p.m.-midnight Stations of the Cross on March 29 at noon for youth and teens and Mass at 3 p.m. with veneration of the cross and pre-
— Engaged Encounter
for couples planning marriage,
Easter week schedules for St Margaret
is
is
as follows: penance service tonight at 7
at (704) 364-5431.
22 HICKORY
— The Lenten and
reflection
(704) 614-9100.
4
The Catholic News & Herald
March
Around the Diocese
8,
2002
Deacons and wives celebrate faith together MARY MARSHALL
By
grows
—
Mass
nual recommitment
Tim Rohan
Rev. Mr.
Correspondent Bishop William CHARLOTTE G. Curlin presided over the deacons' an-
As
a retiree, he
is
much of his Our Lady of Grace in
able to devote
time to his parish,
Gabriel
at St.
Greensboro, where he finds his ministry
Church March 2. Attending the celebration were 40 deacons and their wives from
brings fullness to his
the Diocese of Charlotte.
'Together
Reflecting
on the
spiritual
"God put
con, Bishop Curlin said,
his
draw
feel
When
lives.
Be what you claim
to be.
emphathem-
In his homily, Bishop Curlin
selves,
know
must care
their ministry
for
and proclaim
their spirituality.
"You owe
it
to
your wives, your
chil-
dren, the church and the deaconate," said
Photo by Mary Marshall
Second, a deacon must
and
"...pray
word with
know
his
work
the liturgy and proclaim the passion," said Bishop Curlin.
Deacons pose with Bishop Curlin at the deacons' annual recommitment Mass at St. Gabriel Church March 2. From left are Rev. Mr. David King, Rev. Mr. Tim Rohan, Bishop William G. Curlin, Rev. Mr. Vincent Shaw and Rev. Mr. Ben Wenning.
"Bring your heart and love of Jesus to the
way you
stand, genuflect,
and hold your
"Being a deacon has strengthened tremendously," said Rev. Mr.
my
Dan
"As
I
work among the
many
My
Hispanics,
goal
hands."
faith
Recognizing the support of a deacon's wife, Bishop Curlin added a bit of humor
Carl from
Rev. Mr. Carl has served as a deacon for 14
become deacons because of the
saying to the wives, "If your husband doesn't put you first in his life, you call me."
years and
ships
He
emphasized, "Wives keep the heart of
Christ alive in their husbands.
You
are the
heart of your husbands' ministries."
Deacons had the opportunity to mingle before the Mass and at a luncheon served in the St Gabriel School cafeteria following the ceremony.
tremendous
spiritual
taken place in their
They
shared the
changes that have and relation-
faith, lives
ships with their wives.
They
cherished the
knowledge gained througb the years of preparation and the influence of the sacrament in their daily lives.
who
in
has
Greens-
straight path."
Andy Cilone of ImmacuConception Church in Forest City was a member of the diocese's first deaconate class 18 years ago. As a cantor, Rev. Mr. Cilone continues to grow in faith as he shares his talents with other Rev. Mr.
Bishop Curlin, referring to the importance of being healthy.
Mary Church
St.
boro for 1 3 years, said his faith has filled his life with appreciation. "The relationship between my wife, Catherine, and I has expanded through my work as a deacon," he said. 'We feel the presence of God is very apparent in our marriage as is his ability to keep us together and on a
to be Christ."
sized that deacons
I
God
Rev. Mr. Vincent Shaw, served at
challenge
I
closer to
children."
Jesus in their
presence? Jesus must be the focus of your
you
said,
share God's ministry as
We
word
our hands. When you realize your life involves performing God's work in this world, then everything changes.
we
through his works. now pray together whereas previously we prayed separately. Through our prayer support, we set an example for our
in
people see you, do they
life.
Rev. Mr. Rohan's wife, Eileen,
of a dea-
life
believes his faith
daily as a result of being a deacon.
in
St.
is
James Church
Concord.
in
director of the homeless shelter
Concord.
"We're seeing a whole new spectrum who are in need," he said. "My wife, Donna, and I jointly agree that our diaconal presence is prime in addressing of people
Carl added, "Our prayer
has been- strengthened through his as a deacon;
Many
for them.
see their
I
males aspire to relation-
have developed with them." Rev. Mr. Torres said his wife and he understand each other better both spiritually and as human beings as a result of the spirituality that came from being a deacon. "I
I
relate better with
we are very
Rev. Mr. Rafael Torres has served as a
my
children and
beautiful effect
on
my
Center
he
life,"
and they
to others,
in
your own spirituality," he said. "Through family life worshiping together, we have grown spiritually and a greater spiritual involvement with others. We've had two daughters-
have
in-law convert to the Catholic faith and
have
five children,
who
are
all
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Case for the imperfect By REV. MR.
—
Editor
ROCK
Murray
who work things
at
so tirelessly to is
that they
"Why? They
make
fail,"
beauti-
God. Yet, the energy of those who fail becomes a lens by which we can view the nature of spiritual
are not
life."
The greatest resources of humankind are weakness, imperfection and sinfulness, said Arndt. "At the same time, those who strive for perfection are doomed to failure as the journey of holiness is from and through imperfection,"
he
in
Only
being brought to his knees
did Job truly see
God
for the first time,
and he was overwhelmed by divine power, said Arndt. Only then did Job recant, surrender and become justified. Referring to the life and words of Jesus, Arndt said, "Those who are whole do not need a physician. ..only the sick do." Arndt stated that Jesus' power extended to the weak, the poor, the hungry, the blind and the sinful. "It was the imperfect that he loved," said Arndt. This is well pronounced in the Sermon on the Mount. "Even St. Paul writes that God chose the foolish to confound the wise.
And
that he gloried in his weakness,"
Applying this to the spiritual life, Arndt contrasted the prayer of the lowly publican with that of the Pharisee. "Prayer must begin low, and the one who prayers must look up," said Arndt. "Rather than just a laundry list of things, prayer of petition is the absolute admission of need and total surrender of control. Prayer thus becomes a simple, critical declaration that 'Thine is the Kingdom'; a fact that is readily acknowledged by both poets
and children." Arndt encouraged his listeners "to assign a value to brokenness that allows us to become whole by understanding that God is love. He loves us even in our sinfulness." Through the healing process we
God "comes
tion of prayer really need
injustices
life
—
a revitaliza-
for those things
we
hope, outrage against
and forgiveness for our-
selves and for others," said Arndt, "a life
through which we are grateful to
the divine lover as
we
realize
we
are
undeserving of divine love."
Through acknowledgement and surrender to God's
empathy
Photo by Rev. Mr. Gerald Potkay
Murray Arndt, professor emeritus from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, presenting "The Case for the Dr.
Imperfect Saint" at the Franciscan Center Feb. 26.
"Following the example of the Olympians," Arndt concluded, "we must live on the edge through despair, boredom and hunger, aware that we have the courage to leap into the arms of
God who
loves us."
Two members
said Arndt.
receive from
are following the established
abuse)," said Oratorian Father Joseph
civil law."
Wahl. Father Castano, a native of Colombia, South America, was removed from ministry prior to the arrest.
priest will be expelled
In a statement read to parishioners March 3, Father Wahl said, "This is a very painful thing for all of us in the Rock Hill, York and Lancaster Catholic communities. In this type of situation, there is always a chance that there may be other vic-
abuse," said Bishop Curlin.
Want you
here for you."
moments of greatest weakness.
after
policy of the Diocese of Charleston (concerning reported child sexual
tims.
said.
Using Job as the perfect example, Arndt showed that we relate best to
God
will,
"we can bring
Our Father Lutheran Church, Nancy Southern of the
and Judy Joiner, both found the presentation interesting and enjoyable.
"Now
I
realize that all are given
thorns to strengthen
us," said
Southern.
too can see that weaknesses be-
"I
come
the turning point towards strength," added Joiner. Carol Leach, a parishioner at Holy Infant Catholic
Church
in Reidsville,
was profound and very well presented. "I was most affected by the way Dr. Arndt ex-
felt
that the presentation
plained the 'empathy'
who
are
weak
them,'" she said.
much
we feel
for others
pity but because they are us,
are them," said Arndt.
and we
to know that we are The Diocese of Charles-
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ton made the services of a victim assistance minister available for the parishes in the area. Father Castano arrived at the Oratory in 1999, said John Carroll, a spokesperson for the Diocese of Charleston. "At that time, all his records and transcripts were in order, and (came) with the recommendation that he was in good standing in South America." "Father Castano was given visiting status for a period of three years. That hadn't expired when the allega-
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to the pitiable, the drunks,
the homeless, not because of supreme
—
ately removed from his ministry and given intensive examination and testing to determine his culpability," said Bishop William G. Curlin, bishop of the 46-county Diocese of Charlotte. "We follow the mandates of the Gospel and the norms of church and
"We
said Arndt.
sexual misconduct by church personis constantly re-examined. "Our diocesan policy mandates, that if an allegation of sexual abuse is made against a priest, he will be immedinel
HILL, S.C. Father Juan suspended Castano, a Oratorian priest was arrested March 5, charged with forcible fondling/ lewd act upon a minor. If convicted, the 44 year-old priest faces a sentence of up to 10 years in prison.
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as the
Our mem-
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Noor
women would
write the 2002 service, they
World Day of Prayer knew they had a unique
Sales faced the congregation of
Lady of the Rosary Church
for
—
dedication, spirit Special to The Catholic
as the recipient of the parish's
2002 Salesian Award. Noor was voted most deserving because she depicts the "spirit" of St. Francis de Sales, 16th and 17th-century priest and patron saint of authors and journalists. Oblate Father Albert Gondek, pastor, presented the award at Mass Jan. 20. As a parish morale booster and in the spirit of true dedication to the Triad parish, Father Gondek created the idea of the annual award several years ago. Every year, the presentation of the award coincides with St. Francis de Sales' feast day on Jan. 24. "Kathy is a virtuous, passionate and loving woman who has endured a lot of pain with one of her three sons passing away and her being involved recently in a serious car accident," said
Father Gondek. "We appreciate her kindness, gentleness and quiet patience because that is what St. Francis de Sales was noted for."
agencies in the country. Participants in the service heard a
doxology from the Romanian Orthodox
opportunity.
liturgy entitled "Holy and
Almighty Romanian, German, and English. Daniel Blaj sung the German verse, and Rick Setzer of New Hope Baptist Church sung the Romanian part. Setzer said he had traveled to Romania five times and that the language had been easy for him to learn
Hickory is the headquarters for the Samaritan Mission (LSM), a nonprofit Christian organization that works to help people in the Republic of Moldova, a country that was part of
God" with verses sung
Little
Romania
until
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Hickory also has Romanian churches, and members of the Romanian Baptist Church agreed to help
dence
in 1991.
Italian, which he knew from his studies in music. Later in the service, Blaj and Setzer sang the hymn "Amazing Grace" together, and Blaj sang the Lord's Prayer. Blaj's wife, Mielutsa Blaj, played the piano at the service. Carole Marmorato, a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church, serves as chair of the planning committee for the local branch, and organizes the World Day of Prayer services in March and the World Community Day services in November of each year.
It all came together at St. Luke's United Methodist Church on the evening of March 1 Women from the Romanian Baptist Church brought .
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from Roma-
ception. Daniel Blaj, also
Photo by Ellen N. Sigmon
nian Baptist, led the singing during the
and his niece, Maria Simonca, who graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne College and works with LSM, spoke on the theme for the service, "Challenged to service,
Reconcile."
During the service, attended by more than 1 20 people, CWU, members spoke as the voices of Romania, telling about the political, economic, social and moral struggles of the citizens as they groups.
The Romanian, German and
Maria Simonca of the Romanian Baptist Church spoke of her native Romania and the "Challenged to Reconcile" theme of the World Day of Prayer service at St. Luke's United Methodist Church March 1. nia
CWU is a women's ecumenical movement that works to bring about peace and justice. More than 15
and immigrated with her family to
about
churches participate in Hickory area.
LSM and the work that its volun-
CWU
in the
were doing to assist the people of Moldova. The organization currently
teers
operates 14 Christian radio stations in
"The quiet voice of the Holy Spirit reminds us that these people were also created by God," she said. Simonca, who was born in Roma-
here.
all
CWU
the United States in 1985, also talked
spoken in the country. The economy has collapsed, and many families face poverty and unemployment. The text of the service called for the churches of the country to help bring renewal to society. "The need for reconciliation with God is greater than before," said Simonca during her talk. "All other reconciliations stem from this one. Reconciliation with God gives us the love and understanding to accept persons of other races and backgrounds.
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CHARLOTTE
work with
tiieir
Staff Writer
North
die Washington, D.C-based
Forum
American
on
the
Catechumenate (the Forum), and they be-
to Charlotte,
where she taught
reli-
gion at Charlotte Catholic High School
(CCHS)
Clay, celebrant and homilist at Joanna
came
Ninteman
Case's memorial service in
traveling through rural
Case was also the
of over 4O0
areas of the country ac-
tor of
parts of the country and
complishing the main
Patrick Cathedral for
dous passion and very deep
many
skilled catechist
January 2002, stood people from
all
in front
told the story of his last encounter with
goal of the
The
structing
Case, a longtime friend and co-worker.
while
fast friends
Forum
—
in-
for
demanded that it unfold as That is the woman with whom
lightheartedly
scheduled.
most had been
familiar
—
a planner, a
woman of action.
doer, a
Diocese of Raleigh, told the story of how he sat with
Case for the
time before she
last
succumbed to cancer the day
to
off ofcourse but did not falter, she did not slow
Neumann Church Charlotte,
information sessions.
speak at Case's
after
Christmas
It
in
was asked
rial service.
came acquainted with
pressed forward.
people nationwide, espe-
her longtime friend when Case was teaching at CCHS. She remembers a woman who was knowledgeable and intelligent, and she became closer to Case through
"For Joanna, the paschal mystery of our Lord's dying and rising was central. It
cially in small
towns,
were informed about how
new
to bring
candidates
Church and
in a culturally diverse
sensitive
Joanna Ninteman Case
manner.
She worked lessly,
tire-
She
their affiliation
even in die midst of her
illness, travel-
Loyola
Institute
first
program
final
As he
talked to her,
making
preparations for her memorial service
and thinking about her son, he
last
Christmas sea-
wept She wiped his eyes and made on her forehead and his
the sign of the cross
and
said, "this is
holy water."
"Even in the midst of her pain, her sense of faith was so strong, and her abiding belief in the power of symbols did not wane," said Father Qay. They met several years ago through
Loyola University of
New
to the diocese
diocesan
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found her niche. She taught for three years in
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where she wanted the liturgy and the Eucharist to be the focus. She had chosen the speakers for her memorial from all areas of her life to share their stories with those
some from
who had
great distances, to St
Gabriel Church in Charlotte during the busy holiday season. Bishop William G. Curlin,
who they were and would call them to be all they could be," said Milligan, who was also a member of their weekly Bible study group.
presider at the memorial service, expressed
"She was a close friend of mine, and
tries in
God
in her
life
was very
wonderful inspiration for
I
his gratitude for Case's devotion
could
The presence of
real,
the diocese.
'It (listening to
and she was a
the speakers) was like
looking at a diamond from different facets
which
of us."
all
and her
generous use of her talent in various minis-
all fit
together, but everyone
had a
Her educational and catechetical work in
unique experience. That was so typically
Charlotte and her serving as the diocesan
Joanna," said Clare Colella, director of radio
RCIA Commission
and
TV
came to the attention of the Forum. She was asked to become involved on a national level, and like
painful
other things in her
Joanna's passing.
co-chair
life,
Calif
she dedicated herself
"Joanna was the coordinator at
for the Diocese
life,
there
of San Bernadino,
months of her was a sense of peace with It was one of those times
'During the last,
difficult
where our shared faith helped us look beyond the loss. She is at peace and is still with us."
wholeheartedly to the Forum's mission.
July 19
last
preparations for a memorial service
final
have
I
family and friends rallied around
accept anyone for
ever
share with her very honesdy.
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'It
not for Joanna, sentimentality, or
—
traveled,
known and would
final
rious'
Her
earning her
Teaching was her first love, and after a few years of public school work she gravitated toward Catholic education and
her
sponded,
her in her
and served as the
liaison after
in
the paschal mystery, she re-
as she called it 'mushiness.'"
Orleans. Case
master's degree in religious education from
ministry.
month about
from
wished to share that with others through
and through. She
rum. "Asked by a good friend
played a large role in bringing the ministry
program
for, in
Schellman, executive director of the Fo-
wish to earn a master's degree or certificate in religious education or pastoral studies
took over, and she
ing and sometimes with humor," said Jim
who
for those
life
talked about this great mystery with feel-
of Ministry Extension pro-
small group sharing
longer.
was what she lived
with the
team member. She also served as a Forum board member, helping to map out a strategy for teachers to impart on adults wishing to become Catholic. Being a cradle Cathokc from California via Massachusetts, she had always had a connection to God through her faith and
much
down. Her prayer
be-
going to be with her family and friends for
that she
us."
was one of Case's passions to ensure that
extension learning and
knew
her
in
memo-
Christian Initiation of
gram (LLMEX), an
both
She was a
which was evident
After her retirement from teaching, a
ing to different places as a coordinator and
They
of tremen-
faith.
lump in her neck sent her to the doctor where Case was diagnosed with a form of lymphoma over four years ago. She was knocked
was not
in 2001.
woman
from St John
Adults (RCIA) through
into the Catholic
Father Qay, director of vocations "for the
work with
O'Dea, associate director of
'She was a
gious Education Connie Milligan,
from people who had touched her life. She had specifically planned her service and
Forum
and
teachers about the Rite of
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St.
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years.
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20 years.
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8 The Catholic
News & Herald
March
Diocesan Policy
2002
8,
DIOCESE OF CHARLOTTE POLICY CONCERNING SEXUAL MISCONDUCT BY CHURCH PERSONNEL The
purpose of
provide the Diocese of Charlotte with an
this policy is to
official
procedure for dealing with an
allegation of sexual misconduct.
intended to prevent or relieve any person or group of persons, whether they be clergy, religious, employees or volunteers, from reporting any allegation of the sexual abuse of a minor to the proper civil
Nothing
in this policy is
authorities as
The
mandated by
law, unless to
do so would violate the priest/penitent
diocese will cooperate fully with any investigation by civil authorities and will thoroughly investigate the truth
name of
of allegations in order to protect the good
the accused.
A common mission of all of us is to be holy. A holy people will not allow one of its members to be a victim of ministry-related sexual misconduct. It is with this in mind that the Diocese of Charlotte issues this policy that affirms all human suffering as well as the weaknesses and imperfections of human beings deserve a response that is rooted in love, concern and compassion. The term
ministry-related sexual misconduct as used throughout
this policy refers to three related
forms of misconduct. The
first,
which
sexual contact between church personnel and a child, is often called sexual abuse. The second, which is sexual contact between church personnel and another adult, is often called sexual misconduct. The third, which is unwanted sexual conduct or language, is often called sexual harassment. All three are addressed herein together because they each involve an abuse of power or authority. is
The Diocese of Charlotte is committed to dealing with allegations of ministry-related sexual misconduct by church personnel. In order to achieve this commitment, the following policy and procedures have been adopted and are to be implemented with justice and equity. The
DEFINITIONS
I.
Bishop:
6.
The
Sexual Abuse:
The
exploitation of a
or, in
—
primary obligation.
the accused to experience
its
Whatever
investigation
For
tween an abuser and victim. The involvement of any diocesan personnel in non-
or
authorized reconciliation efforts will be
order to see that he/ she gets the personal
vacancy, the Diocesan Administrator.
Sexual abuse includes acts of incest, rape or
esan Administrator
may
The
require an attempt at reconciliation be-
purposes of this policy, the Bishop or Dioc-
sodomy and
The Diocese of Charlotte presents these guidelines not because of past failures, not to cause alarm or fear, but rather to set forth a clear policy for the protection of our priests, seminarians, permanent deacons, religious and laity. The policies and procedures that we have adopted reflect our experience and the studies of many others and must always be construed in the light of the gospel and the principle "salus that is, the well being of the people is our animarum suprema lex"
the case of a
child for the sexual gratification of an adult.
sexual offense in any degree,
policy sets forth a process of internal church grievance and is not intended to create any rights in any person, to obligate the diocese to act at any time or in any manner, or to establish any responsibility of the diocese. The Diocese of Charlotte will willingly cooperate with civil authorities as to the extent possible in all circumstances. In addition, there may be cases where the tenets of the Catholic religion, the prescriptions of canon law, or the greater good of all concerned require that action at variance with the provisions of this policy be taken; therefore, the Chancery reserves the right to interpret, modify or replace this policy as it deems necessary.
canonically appointed
Bishop of Charlotte, 1.
relationship.
act
through a
4.
Diocese of Charlotte will not
unnatural or perverted sexual practices,
lewd or indecent
acts or proposals, includ-
Administrative Leave: For pur-
7.
poses of this policy,
permitting or encouraging a child to par-
the accused of assigned duties.
ticipate in acts
of prostitution or pornogra-
2. Child:
eighteen
3.
Any person
under the age of
is
defined as relieving
The
appli-
The
any diocesan
facility is
full
her current parish assignment, the par-
accused.
Administrative leave does not
or a religious without prior approval from
infer guilt
or innocence.
ish family that is left behind will be provided necessary care and direction and the Chancery.
the Chancery.
Short-term hospitality in
II.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
at the dis-
For other
attention be given to the alleged victim of
nc-one
may
be extended hospitality as a resident, full or part-time, without prior approval from the Chanindividuals,
Compassion requires that primary
1.
is
cretion of the pastor or director.
cery.
An
ever, the alleged victim's family will be
contacted immediately by the Chancery
be appointed by the Chancery.
with an offer of spiritual help and pastoral
sponsibilities
body or another object
into
counseling.
another person, or repeated incidents of the
medical help for the alleged victim or his/
same
whether intentional or unintenAny conduct and/or relationship of a sexual nature that can bring
her family
scandal.
Charlotte.
type,
tional; (b)
offered,
any
If the
is
need for counseling or
indicated, this too shall
be
but without admission of guilt or of
liability
on the part of the Diocese of
6.
individual advisory board will
Sexual Harassment
Unwanted
at-
2.
Any
accused person
who
is
con-
tention, ogling, words, pictures, jokes or
victed of sexual abuse or sexual miscon-
duct
rected towards an individual or in the
may
ministry,
not be permitted to return to
employment, or volunteer
status.
general environment.
all
3.
In instances where the accused
convicted, not found liable
of the board will include the
gations, to ensure the integrity of the process, to offer advice
concerning diocesan
investigations, to advise as to the
staff
10.
Allegations against the bishop are
beyond the scope of this
policy.
Any
such
allegation shall be directed to the vicar
general
who
will contact the papal
and the appropriate
nuncio
civil authority.
need for
work for the Diocese of Charlotte.
will
is
not
by a court of
and recommendations to
sexual abuse or misconduct, the Chancery a determination as to whether or
not the accused will be returned to ministry,
employment, or volunteer
status.
III.
tion of any aspect of this policy.
ness of this policy and propose revisions
if a
members of the board bound by a Code of Ethics,
indicated. All
are strictly
which mandates
LAY
The board
will also periodically evaluate the effective-
is
APPLICATIONS
PERSONNEL
the Chancery regarding the implementa-
strict confidentiality.
competent jurisdiction, or does not admit to
make
the Chancery will provide necessary
re-
actions taken in response to those alle-
need
Church Personnel: Includes bishops, priests, deacons, religious, lay employees and volunteers involved in ministry or 5.
tion or organization of the Diocese of Char-
pastoral care for affected individuals, and
comments of a
sexual nature that are di-
The
review of allegations of sexual abuse and
to provide advice 4.
a parish, mission, agency, school, institu-
concern and direction to the remaining
ing means either a single incident in which
physical contact with a private part of
9. When an intervention causes the removal of an employee or volunteer from
lotte,
how-
ministry related sexual misconduct,
church personnel intentionally brings a part of his/her
8. When an intervention causes the removal of clergy or religious from his/
try to an extern priest, a permanent deacon
Private parts can include the genital or
bosom of a female. Touch-
or part-
rectory, institution or
permitted to grant
time residence, or regular week-end minis-
ing of a private part of another person.
buttocks, or the
diffi-
on the employ-
touch-
anal areas, the groin, the inner thigh, the
of the needs of the accused in
No pastor, associate pastor or direc-
5.
tor of
conformity with these norms
(a)
the Diocese of Charlotte will be
solicitous
ment, volunteer, or canonical status of the
cation varies depending
(18).
Sexual Misconduct:
support.
cult time.
ing exhibitionism, touching or fondling,
phy-
outcome of an
support he/ she needs during a very
treated as a violation of this policy.
designated representative.
trial,
the
1
.
During the
application process, the
Lay Employment (Appendix I), must be completed and submitted by all lay applicants for any paid position in the Diocese of diocesan form, Application for
Charlotte.
Because the stigma and shame associated with ministry related sexual mis7.
conduct might make the accused feel that he/she will be abandoned by the church, the diocese will do whatever it can to help
2.
During the
application process, the
Lay Emand Volunteer must be completed
diocesan forms, Application for
ployment (Appendix Profile
(Appendix
II)
I),
March
2002
8,
and submitted by
persons volunteering
all
and of the disposition of the matter.
plaint
unsupervised ministry or
work with
chil-
Any act of retaliation or discriminaagainst an individual who reports or
4.
tion
dren.
complains of ministry related sexual mis3.
The
original of
must be kept
all
applications and
as part of the parish,
personnel
is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated by the Diocese of Charlotte.
Pastors and agency or department
4.
heads are responsible for ensuring that
all
party(ies) involved of the nature of the
ate inquiry into the matter.
mined that there
finding and the matter will be closed.
parish, agency, school, institution or de-
there
partment.
report has
IV. APPLICATIONS CLERGY, SEMINARIANS AND RELIGIOUS
the allegation and will conduct an immedi-
it is
deter-
no reasonable cause to the report has some basis, the
believe that
is
involved party(ies) will be notified of that
Chancery
will decide
The
making the report
If
it is
determined that
reasonable cause to believe that the
is
some
the Chancery will
basis,
ing treatment duties
and
who
has been relieved of his
responsibilities in accordance
In the case of a priest, seminarian,
10.
permanent deacon, or religious from another diocese, the Chancery will immedi-
2. Following the initial inquiry, if it is determined that there is no reasonable
that have been/will be taken
by the Dio-
cese of Charlotte.
cause to believe that the allegation has
some
basis, the
accused will be notified of
In cases
11.
where the accusation
found to be
Following the initial inquiry, if it is determined that there is reasonable cause
primary person responsible for the payment of the victim's therapy and attendant expenses, and will be required to reim-
3.
to believe that the allegation has basis, the
some
true, the
accused will be the
burse the Diocese of Charlotte for
accused will be placed on admin-
penses that
and/ or relieved of his/her
the matter.
it
istrative leave
assignment. In the case of a diocesan priest
may
include evaluation/ treatment, coun-
or seminarian, he shall be assigned to a
or resignation from
recognized treatment center or profes-
the accused to obtain his/her
sional to receive appropriate evaluation
counsel.
12. It is
all
ex-
incurred in connection with
be taken. In either event, actions taken
ministry.
is
that finding and the inquiry will be closed.
decide the appropriate course of action to
seling, reassignment,
priest,
perior of the allegation and of the actions
whether or not any
action will be taken against the individual
respon-
ately notify the appropriate bishop or su-
report and will conduct an immediate investigation into the matter. If
is
of a
seminarian or permanent deacon undergo-
Chan-
try related sexual misconduct, the
copy of this policy. The original of the signed and dated Acknowledgment of Receipt of Sexual Misconduct Policy (Appendix III) must be sent to the Chancery within fourteen (14) calendar days of the date of hire or beginning volunteer service. Copies should be kept by the thority are given a
Diocese of Charlotte
with this policy.
cery will notify the accused of the nature of
employees and volunteers under their au-
The
sible for the diocesan salary
On receiving an allegation of minis-
1.
misconduct is self-reported, the Chancery will notify the other If sexual
5.
files.
9.
conduct
agency, school, institution or department official
PROCEDURES WHEN
VII.
ALLEGATIONS ARE MADE AGAINST CLERGY, RELIGIOUS OR SEMINARIANS IN SERVICE TO THE DIOCESE
for positions that involve supervised or
profiles
The Catholic News & Herald 9
Diocesan Policy
the private responsibility of
own
legal
and treatment In the case of a permanent 1.
Before beginning any duty,
clergy seeking assignment ministry in a stable,
official
to'
deacon, the decision as to assignment to a
all
PROCEDURES WHEN ALLEGATIONS ARE MADE AGAINST A LAY EMPLOYEE OR VOLUNTEER
perform
capacity in the
Diocese of Charlotte for more than thirty
must complete and submit the diocesan form, Application by a Priest/ Deacon Seeking Assignment to The Dio(30) days,
cese of Charlotte (Appendix IV).
2.
as a seminarian in the Diocese of Charlotte
sional will be
cants for the Seminary (Appendix V).
3.
All religious seeking assignment to
assignment to a treatment center
made by
perform ministry
in a stable, official capac-
the Diocese of Charlotte for
ity in
Following the initial inquiry, if it is determined that there is no reasonable 2.
each situation and to each
new
scientific
knowlcivil
law, moral theology, professional ethics,
the pastoral care of victims and coping
with the disclosure of misconduct by a
time limited, will allow for re-determina-
colleague.
end of such time
at the
tion
limit, will
specify living arrangement, location, financial
and the inquiry
conduct and
be closed.
viewpoints such as
edge, church policy and canon law,
In
canon 1722.
the accused will be notified of will
will peri-
general, an administrative leave will be
some
that finding
The Diocese of Charlotte
IX. MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS
support, and will address treatment, aftercare.
more
to believe that the allegation has
Religious Institutes Seeking
Diocese
specific to
cause to believe that the allegation has
Members of
The
way
individual in accord with
ate inquiry into the matter.
1.
odically conduct continuing education ses-
volunteers that will update them from
a
Chan-
EDUCATION
sions for clergy, religious, employees and
the religious superior.
the allegation and will conduct an immedi-
determined that there
to
be
4. Any administrative leave will be planned and circumstances determined in
than thirty (30) days, must complete and submit the diocesan form, Application by
Assignment
will
cery will notify the accused of the nature of
basis,
VIII.
the Chancery. In
the case of a religious, the decision as to
must complete and submit the diocesan form, Personal Questionnaire for Appli-
made by
On receiving an allegation of minis-
1.
try related sexual misconduct, the
All individuals seeking acceptance
recognized treatment center or profes-
VI.
Of Charlotte
(Appendix VI).
3.
Following the
initial
inquiry, if
some
basis, a full
diocesan investigation into the
matter
be conducted.
will
Participation of an accused cleric in
1.
appropriate professional treatment/coun-
for all
5.
it is
reasonable cause
is
The accused will
seling
is
required as a matter of clerical
obedience referral
is
(c.
273).
Treatment/ Counseling
for treatment, not punishment.
The Chancery
shall
be responsible
media contacts and will appoint a primary spokesperson to handle all media inquiries, all release of information, and all
news conference arrangements.
be placed on administrative leave (with 4.
Secular clergy seeking an
assignment, and religious clergy
official
who
are
pay
for paid employees)
come of the full
pending the out-
may
be required to un-
dertake a psychological examination.
4.
If the full diocesan investigation
finds that there
is
no reasonable cause
believe that the allegation ter will
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
V.
true, the
is
to
edge
Any
of,
mat-
be closed and the accused will be
is
required in
or reasonable cause to suspect an
5.
would
violate the
The Chancery
do
sacrament of penance.
will then report, or direct
will
be a friend in very
is
true, the
accused
be notified of that finding and his/her
nated immediately.
The
diocese will en-
ate treatment
3.
No
action concerning an accused
individual will be taken
No
program.
anonymous or
uncorroborated accusations.
The
accused
be informed of the anonymous com-
will
difficult
who
being carried out
the Diocese of Charlotte.
8.
and
Upon
the conclusion of treatment
or permanent deacon
aftercare, a priest
may
2.
Applicants or volunteers for posi-
tions with the Pastoral Center
and/ or any
be assigned to a parochial ministry,
parish, mission, agency, school, institution
non-parochial ministry, or be assisted to
or organization in the Diocese of Charlotte
resign from
who
investiga-
to restricted ministry, or to live in a super-
vised setting, or to resign from ministry
and seek
or governance of the diocese.
any
civil
tion,
and
level
of Christian pastoral care for the
al-
all
If the
the Diocese of Char-
laicization,
may
pursue appropriate courses of
lotte
reporting the incident, the accused, and
action under the
all
clerical ministry.
accused does not express a desire to return
leged victim, his/her family, the person
Code of Canon Law. In
other persons whose lives are touched by
certain cases, if
this incident
accused priest will not be returned to ministry,
7. It is
to
be conducted with a high
tion will interfere with will
is
fails
comply with the provisions of or removed from any position that is subject under canon or civil law to the administration, authority
diocesan inquiry or investiga-
by the Diocese of
Charlotte on the basis of
will
6.
who
program
with the Diocese of Charlotte will be termi-
civil authority.
VII).
stances and
care
who
relationship
courage the individual to seek an appropri-
person making a report of alleged sexual misconduct will be asked to complete the diocesan form, Report of Suspected Ministry Related Sexual Misconduct by Church Personnel (Appendix
prescribed, the accused
be assigned to a priest-monitor
employment or volunteer
Any
is
will
is
the reporting of the incident to the proper
2.
treat-
aftercare
church personnel
administration, authority or governance of
Following evaluation and if
Any
ensure that the after-
freely
will
lieve that the allegation
so
7.
1.
circum-
communicate
to
with the Chancery.
reasonable cause to be-
duct by any church personnel of the Diothe incident to the Chancery, unless to
SANCTIONS
comply with any of the provisions of this policy will be subject to such action(s) by the Diocese of Charlotte as it deems necessary, up to and including termination from any position with the Pastoral Center and/or any parish, mission, agency, school, institution or organization which is subject under canon or civil law to the
cases to allow the treat-
If the full diocesan investigation
finds that there
to immediately report
all
ment providers
ment,
incident of ministry related sexual miscon-
is
X.
all
restored to duty at his/her original, or a
person having actual knowl-
cese of Charlotte
will require in part
treatment. Authorization from the accused
comparable position. 1.
Future ministry
sharing with the Chancery of
full
information developed in the course of
not being postulated for assignment by a religious superior,
6.
a
investigation.
the private responsibility of the
accused to obtain his/her
own legal counsel.
it
is
determined that an
the Chancery will offer
gram of
him
a pro-
retraining so that he can find
employment and become
self-supporting.
fail
to
this policy
may be denied
10 The Catholic News & Herald
March
Readings
8,
2002
Book Review
Books celebrate St. Reviewed by
MAUREEN
Patrick, Irish heritage
DALY
E.
Catholic News Service March, or any time of the year, a fascinating character
—
carried across centuries.
one of the few saints who wrote
his
Ireland but Oliver
In
Patrick
own
is
story. His "Confessio"
life
is
nearly
1,500 years old, but reading it you can hear the individual man's distinctive voice as if he were alive today. In his own words he tells of his capture, enslavement, escape, conversion and mission to return to the Irish who held
St.
it
back.
When
is-
2)
By
3) Gospel: John 9:1-41
glish translations
captivating
Enand
PA RICK
pursuit
By JEAN DENTON Catholic News Service
When
fact that
historical novel
DANNY
commen-
Ephesians 5:8-14
Cromwell's death in 1658, Ireland's population had been reduced by twothirds to 500,000. It is a little-known
Irish Slave Girl" is a
ings in Latin with
6-7, 10-13a
land was estimated at 1.5 million.
full
land" contains the
Samuel 16:1b, Psalm 23:1-6 1
land in 1648 the population of the
texts of Patrick's writ-
"Patrick, the Pilgrim Apostle of Ire-
1)
a slave life in
BOY
century
about 17th-
Barbados.
Likewise, in observing die eclipse,
a solar eclipse
forecast, the
is
warn us, "Do not look the sun." For years, I'd hear
I'd
directly at
places."
and
One of the
think: 'Yeah, right!
most awesome sights in nature is appearing, and I'm going to go outside, turn my back on it and look into a shoebox!"
— my —
brain
smaller than a
is
shoebox then I will miss the essence of God working in my life and the lives of others. In the words of a country song,
experts always
that
if
had insisted on seeing a direct visual image of the source of Earth's light, I would have missed an experience of light working on Earth. If I insist on seeing God through a visual or mental image or intellectual I
A Reading:
Cycle
Cromwell brought Cromwell invaded Ire-
Irish
captive.
Sunday Scripture Readings: March 10, Fourth Sunday ofLent
Patrick drove slavery out of
by 1656 more than 60,000 had been sent as slaves to Barbados and other islands in the Caribbean. 'Testimony of an
him
Word to Life
book on Patrick, the reader can see literary and theological traditions
be "lookin for love in
all
the
wrong
In the first reading, the Lord reminds Samuel that in searching for God's chosen king he should avoid judging by appearances because the Lord 'looks into the heart"
i
tary by Presentation
Sister
Maire
MALACHY McCOURT
de
B.
Paor, an Irish religious scholar.
Kate McCafferty
the story of a slave revolt in the
Also known as
Sister Declan, she
is
ing to her
the
Christianity, including
one on the 18th-century poet, mystic and a
united with them from time to time in
Tadhg
e
a
1
unsuccessful revolts. novel is a window
h
c
O'Suilleabhain. This book on Patrick was published in Ireland in
1998 and
is
available in a
American
newly North satisfy
readable style that
makes
anyone interested
in Patrick
it
accessible to
and early
Christianity.
1988, the publication of
Celtic Vision" edited
Waal was one spark
"The
by Esther de
that ignited the
current wildfire of interest in Celtic spirituality. A second edition has just
been released. De Waal's book is a selection of "Prayers, Blessings, Songs and Invocations from the Gaelic Tradition" taken from Alexander Carmichael's six-volume collection of folklore. Carmichael lived from 1832 to 1912 and for six decades under arduous conditions he collected Gaelic oral tradition as a work of love and scholarship. Reading these prayers alongside Sister de Paor's
j
Thin.kitig
In these Scriptures
actually did.
awesome
as the eclipse
was the
fact that
tions, for the essence
was able to experience a further phenomenon of light at work!
the essence of Jesus
Today's readings are
full
of the
— by
like
man we will believe, bewe see will indeed be aweThen, while we may occasionally
the blind
cause what
some.
glance at the outward image,
it
will
be
we worship and
follow and love.
les-
son about how we can miss the essence of
—
us to
of Jesus at work in
the world.
I
calls
When we do, we will see, and
one could make a pinhole in a cardboard box, and the focused light would project, on the inside facing, an exact image of the eclipse occurring. With the shoebox device I was not only able to see the eclipse of the sun,
God
look deeper, past our limiting expecta-
QUESTIONS: When was a time when
our "view" only on outward appear-
surprised by an unexpected experience
ances.
of Jesus?
loved Irish Ballad" is of a book 141 spaced type on the most popular Irish
—
or an event
focusing
was awesome power by
In the Gospel, the blind man,
a lighter note,
a pretty
the Be-
little fluff
pages of widely 155 words of the song of all time. Written by Malachy McCourt, author of the best-seller "A Monk Swimming" and brother of best-selling writer Frank McCourt, the book has the
ranging conversational tone of a buddy at a bar holding forth with an encyclopedia of anecdotes. Who knew there was so much to know? This book is a fine gift if for no other reason
—
than because it has the lyrics of this highly singable song, an unfailing tool for bringing tears to listeners' eyes. In this uncertain world, "Danny Boy" is one thing you can count on. Daly is book review coordinator for
News
I
turned out that what was just as
on a glittering tropical world of multicultural
"Danny Boy: The Legend of
Catholic
It
a person
On and scholars and a
edition. It has the detail
Well, one time
The
misery.
documentation to
In
jailer. Irish
slaves shared with those of African nations a life of degrading suffering, and
ous books on Gaelic
G
words of an
Irish prisoner testify-
author of three previ-
catechist
tells
Service.
ab<mt the priesthood?
able to "see" Jesus'
experiencing his healing, while the Pharisees were so caught up in Jesus' apparent breaking of the law (not keeping the Sabbath) that they missed the essence the experience of God.
—
—
What distractions
you were
blind
you to
the essence of God's presence?
SCRIPTURE
TO
ILLUS-
TRATE: "I
before;
know now I
this
much:
I
was
blind
can see" (John 9:25b).
Weekly Scripture Scripture for the week of March 10 - March 16 Sunday (Fourth Sunday of Lent), 1 Samuel 16:1, 6-7, 10-13, Ephesians 5:8-14, John 9:1-41; Monday (Lenten Weekday), Isaiah 65:17-21, John 4:43-54; Tuesday (Lenten Weekday), Ezekiel 47:1-9, 12, John 5:1-3, 5-16; Wednesday (Lenten Weekday), Isaiah 49:8-15, John 5:17-30; Thursday (Lenten Weekday), Exodus 32:7-14, John 5:31-47; Friday (Lenten Weekday), Wisdom 2:1a, 12-22, John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30; Saturday (Lenten Weekday), Jeremiah 11:18-20, John 7:40-53 Scripture for the week of March 17 - March 23 Sunday of Lent), Ezekiel 37:12-14, Romans 8:8-11, John 11:1-45; Monday (Lenten Weekday), Daniel 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62, John 8:1-11; Tuesday (St Joseph, Husband of Mary), 2 Samuel 7:4-5, 12-14, 16, Romans 4:13, 16-18, 22, Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24; Wednesday (Lenten Weekday), Daniel 3:14-20, 91-92, 95, John 8:31-42; Thursday (Lenten Weekday), Genesis 17:3-9, John 8:51-59; Friday (Lenten Weekday), Jeremiah 20:10-13, John 10:31-42; Saturday (Lenten Weekday), Sunday
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Entertainment
Video Review some sexual innuendo. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops classification is
By Catholic News Service
NEW YORK
(CNS)
—
The fol-
lowing are home videocassette reviews
A-III
ing.
Each
videocassette
JUS format.
is
—
available on
may
material
dren under
Theatrical movies on video
ops classification
group for
Some
be inappropriate for chil(Universal)
13.
Sordid tale of jealousy set in a tony
prep school
rating. All reviews
indicate the appropriate age
—
PG-13
"O" (2001)
and Motion Picture As-
of America
Picture As-
is
parents are strongly cautioned.
have a U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishsociation
The Motion
adults.
sociation of America rating
Conference of Catholic from Bishops Office for Film and Broadcastthe U.S.
in
which a black basketball is convinced by
player (Mekhi Phifer)
the
envious friend (Josh Hartnett) that is cheating on
his
video audience.
"Don't Say a Word" (2001) Faulty thriller in which a New York
his girlfriend (Julia Stiles)
him, leading the hoop star to
make some
psychiatrist (Michael Douglas) races
desperate choices. Director
Tim
against time to extract a mysterious code
Nelson's
from a nearly catatonic young
Murphy)
Shakespeare's classic "Othello"
is
of
involv-
that will lead the ruth-
ing, but the inescapable presentation of
kidnappers of his 8-year-old daughter
remorseless teen killings leaves the senses numb. Vicious, explicit images of teen violence, including rape and suicide, some sexual situations, a few scenes of drug abuse and recurring rough language and profanity. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops classification is O morally offensive. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is R restricted. (Lions Gate)
(Brittany less
woman
Blake
modernization
brutal
(Skye McCole Bartusiak) to a valuable hidden gem.
Gary
director
Though
the frantic pace in
Fleder's film heightens sus-
pense, narrative inconsistencies and shaky
characterizations produce a frustrating
package. Intermittent violence with a few
— —
gruesome images, a fleeting sexual reference and sporadic rough language. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops classification is
A-IV
—
adults,
"Session 9" (2001)
with reserva-
tions. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is R restricted. (Fox
Frightening
—
"The In-Laws" (1979)
one-note characterizations (diminish the
gory images, fleeting drug use and recurring rough language with profanity. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops classification
is
A-IV
The Motion
tions.
and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG parental guidance suggested. (Warner Home Video)
America rating
A-II
—
adults
— R
is
adults,
with reserva-
Picture Association of
—
restricted.
(USA)
"Soul Survivors" (2001)
—
Listless horror film in
(Melissa Sagemiller)
"The Musketeer" (2001)
which a coed
mourning the
car-
wreck death of her boyfriend is beset by hallucinations and becomes paranoid when
Failed adaptation of Alexandre
— adults,
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops classification is A-IV with reservations. The Motion Picture Association of America
— restricted.
R
Movie Capsules By Catholic News Service
NEW YORK (CNS) — Following are capsule reviews of movies recently reviewed by the U.S. Conference of Catholic
Bishops' Office for Film
and Broad-
"40 Days and 40 Nights" (Miramax) Crude romantic comedy about a young bachelor (Josh Hartnett) who swears off sex for Lent after his friend (Vinessa
girl-
Shaw) breaks up with
him, but complications ensue as soon as
that too patly resolves everything. Implied
sexual encounters, brief violence and sub-
a cynical pretext for abstinence.
her friends act suspiciously. Writer-director
he attempts to save the 17thcentury French throne from the schemes of Cardinal Richelieu (Stephen Rea) and his brutish agent Febre (Tim Roth). Director Peter Hyams' watered-down story pathetically limps along, interrupted occasionally by an imaginatively choreographed fighting sequence. Several scenes of mean action-violence and
ploys familiar cliches up to a twist ending
Steve Carpenter's formula horror film
stance abuse. lic
Bishops
The US. Conference of Catho-
classification is A-III
The Motion is
—
adults.
Picture Association of America
PG-13 cautioned. Some rating
em-
—
parents are strongly
material
priate for children
under
may
be inappro-
13. (Artisan)
Misuse
of the sacrament of penance, sexual encounters, recurring nudity, intermittent
rough language, crass sexual expressions and profanity. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops classification is morally offensive. The Motion O Picture Association of America rating is
— R—
restricted.
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drama
set in
1991 during
the Serbian-Croatian conflict where the
determined wife (Andie MacDowell) of a photojournalist (David Strathairn) presumed dead travels to the war-torn area to bring back the husband she believes
is
still
alive.
Using the back-
drop of fierce political strife, director Elie Chouraqui depicts ethnic cleansing in agonizing terms but the central story of a wife whose fear is overshadowed by love
fails
to resonate as powerfully as
should. Pervasive and harrowing
"Nothing Could Be Finer"
Members ofSt. Gabriel
is
"Trouble Every Day" (Lot 47) Sick sexual thriller about an American (Vincent Gallo) honeymoonin Paris and searching for a renegade French doctor (Alex Descas) who may have a cure for a disturbing sexual deviancy affecting the American and
ing
violence with gruesome images,
it
tor Claire Denis' repulsive film inter-
weaves two
stories about cannibalistic sex using a minimum of dialogue and a maximum of grisly visuals, which result in a drawn-out, muddled narrative. Several explicit sex scenes including
masturbation, vicious sexual violence with much gore, recurring frontal nudity and a few instances of crass lan-
The U.S. Conference of Catholic morally Bishops classification is O
guage.
—
offensive.
Not
rated by the
"We Were
Soldiers"
Powerful Vietnam first battle
reconcile Christianity and warfare. Constant war violence with many
bloody, chilling images and some rough language with profanity. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops adults, with classification is A-IV reservations. The Motion Picture Asso-
—
ciation of
America rating
stricted.
war some
restricted.
R
—
War drama
between American troops, led by fatherly Lt. Col. Harold G. Moore (Mel Gibson), and the Viet Cong enemy. Despite slim characterizations and a few cliches, writer-director Randall Wallace's harrowing true story depicts war with raw, graphic imagery that underscores the wrenching loss of human life as it touches briefly upon the formidable struggle to about the
—
is
Pic-
(Paramount)
guage. The U.S. Conference of Catholic adults, Bishops classification is A-IV with reservations. The Motion Picture Association of America rating
Motion
ture Association of America.
drug use and recurring rough lan-
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the doctor's wife (Beatrice Dalle). Direc-
casting.
he meets the girl (Shannyn Sossamon) of his dreams. Snickering at the Catholic Church's teaching on premarital sex, director Michael Lehmann's one-joke film exploits the holy season of Lent as
Dumas' classic focuses on the young swordsman DArtagnan (Justin Chambers) as
Scene from the movie "We Were Soldiers" Mel Gibson star in the dramatic film "We Were Soldiers."
ef-
some
fect Brief but strong violence with
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops classiis
which an as-
Caruso and Peter Mullan) working in an abandoned insane asylum uncovers the building's mysterious past while one of the workers loses his mind. Director Brad Anderson builds tension with deft editing as suspicion is cast on each character, yet
Prominent New York dentist (Alan Arkin) and a seedy CIA agent (Peter Falk) are brought together when their children are engaged, and the hapless dentist finds himself unexpectedly plunged into a wild adventure in a corrupt Central American dictatorship. Directed, by Arthur Hiller, the pairing of Arkin and Falk is bright and the comedy frequently hilarious. Some comic violence and a few mild vulgarities. The
photo from Paramount Pictures
Chris Klein and
bestos removal crew (including David
Home Video)
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thriller in
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Editorials
8,
2002
Letter from
The Pope
the Bishop
Speaks Dear Brothers and Sisters
life.
POPE JOHN PAUL
II
in our diocese,
have met many,
many
remember with
special fondness the elderly priest
who
baptized me, heard
wonderful priests during
my
first
THE MOST REV. WILLIAM G. CURLIN
my
I I
Bishop of Charlotte
me
confession and gave
Holy Communion. He was much loved by his parishioners. Throughout my school years (including college) priests were an important part of my life. Their good example helped me to discern a call to serve the Lord as a first
At apartment window, pope greets faithful, thanks them for prayers By CINDY WOODEN Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY
greeted thousands of visitors
them
— Pope John
(CNS)
for their prayers "for
Paul
II
March 6 and thanked
my quick recovery."
Speaking from his apartment window overlooking
St. Peter's
Square, the pope
made no mention of
the pain in his right knee caused by arthrosis, which
him to skip that day's weekly general audience and to cancel several parish visits. When he came to his window, the pope summarized in two sentences the talk he had prepared for the
scandals has cast aspersions
some, the credibility of
all
upon
all
good
priests has
priests.
For
Last week,
I
wrote a
my
letter to
To them
I
brother priests, the
shared
my
prayers that
they do not become discouraged or disheartened by news
the Creator promises the world."
Charlotte. This policy, constantly subject to re-examinaI
exhort you to
trust always in divine providence, the source
and
reports regarding allegations of child abuse
serenity," the
Prayer with his
pope
of peace
before reciting the Lord's
said,
visitors.
is
mandates that any church personnel (clergy and found guilty of child abuse, be removed from their ministry and never again be allowed to exercise ministry tion,
The
visitors had gathered earlier in the audience where Vatican officials explained in seven languages that the pope, "following the advice of his personal physician," would not participate in the audience, but "is following our gathering on television." The announcement offered some consolation to members of the St Jerome Chorale from Largo, Fla, which had prepared songs to sing for the pope at the
"We're sure he heard us," choir members A pilgrimage from St. Cecilia's Parish Harlem neighborhood of New York arrived
We
duct by Church Personnel. This week,
The
Catholic
said.
still
boarded buses at 4 a.m.
Rome. was to see the pope, but these things
over
his life-giving reign
The two themes found
member
of the
in
all
creatioa
Psalm 65 are insepa-
pope wrote.
"In the Bible, creation
and
is
the
home of humanity,
an attack on the order and perfection of the world. Conversion and pardon, therefore, restore insin is
and harmony to the cosmos," the pope said. The psalm's image of God calming the roaring of the seas and the tumult of his people is an affirmation of God's absolute power, he said. "God, who cancels the chaos and evil of the world and of history, can defeat and forgive the wickedness and sin" of the contrite, the pope wrote. The psalm's spring-like descriptions of the renewal of creation, he said, follow naturally from its reflection on forgiveness. tegrity
"Like the earth rising again in the spring through the action of the Creator, so men and women rise
from
their sin
through the action of the Re-
deemer," the pope wrote.
and prayerfully
in the Lord,
The Most Reverend William G.
Curlin
Bishop of Charlotte
of the 48 least developed countries. And, the in these least
A continent away in
life
developed countries remains 25 Brazil, the
WSF marketed itself
tered
on the human person." The conference theme: "An-
other
World
Is Possible."
"Our struggles are the same with people around the world," said Jerry Hardt a participant from Salyersville, Ky. 'The issues are similar: healthcare, living wages, a
GLENMARY FATHER JOHN S. RAUSCH
clean environment." Jerry spoke as a resident of Appalachia
teaching Pope John Paul had prepared for
rable, the
Devotedly
as a counter-conference "building a planetary society cen-
at die
the audience focused on God's readiness to forgive
and
be a visible sign of appreciation for priests who and devotedly spend their lives in your service. Whether you are able to attend this Chrism Mass or not, please take the time to express to your parish priests a word of gratitude for their devoted ministry. Please continue to pray for them. faithfully
expectancy
in the
group.
sins
brother priests
will
GNP
Guest columnist
happen," said Tiziana Cardullo, a
The
my
gather at the Cathedral of St. Patrick to conse-
years less than in industrialized nations.
Although they had heard on television that the pope would not preside over the audience, several hundred pilgrims from the Diocese of Vallo della
idea
and ministry. during Holy Week,
God
of Faith
pilgrimage.
"The
St.
must always remain the
Holy Oils and to publicly renew our commitment and to you in priestly ministry. I cordially invite you to join with us on this special occasion. Your presence to
News
Economy
'We were warned; they told us he would be there he could," said Gennie Bowers, a member of the
southern Italy
that Christ
regularly publish the Policy of the Diocese of
audience.
in
died, the entire
crate the
Charlotte Concerning Ministry-Related Sexual Miscon-
audience hall at 9 a.m. to get good seats for the 10:30
for their trip to
will
he
laity), if
audience.
Lucania
life
On Tuesday I
in his
When
the loss of a much-loved father. Like
know
center of their
priests are
and not be daily holy hour
to serve
in this diocese.
hall,
if
mourned
Paul, priests
and
priests of this diocese.
"who came souls was rooted
before the Blessed Sacrament.
been called into
question.
by word and example that
assistants
served." His zeal for
parish
policy.
parish assignment, the pastor taught his
called to imitate Jesus,
Psalm 65, he said, "invites us not to stop with what the world promises, but rather to consider what with this sentiment that
first
young
by priests. no excuse for the terrible crime of child abuse. A policy of Zero Tolerance for Child Sex Abuse applies to all clergy, religious, and laity who work in the Diocese of
"It is
my
In
Recent tragic reports of priests, accused of pedophilia have proven very painful to priests who faithfully spend their lives in your service. While they know that no one is without faults, such evil is incomprehensible to good and devoted priests. Sadly, the environment created by such
There
,
Herald again carries the diocesan
priest.
forced
audience.
&
where a celebrated land study showed
that 72 percent
of the surface land and 80 percent of the mineral rights in the survey were absentee-owned and predominately by
Another world
is
possible
large corporations.
A couple of my friends working in community ministry traveled to Brazil to attend the
World
Social
Forum.
Porto Alegre, the host city,
While poverty in the U.S. and the rest of the world by material degree, the sense of vulnerability and
differs
lies geographically thousands of York, but ideologically millions of miles from Wall Street. Though the gathering attracted more
powerlessness marginalizes the poor everywhere. Deci-
than 50,000 community people from around the world,
Brazil. But alternative development efforts those that promote open dialogue, democratic decision-making and
miles from
New
received scant mention in the American press.
it
The World
Fxonomic Forum, convening at the same time in New York, attracted movers and shakers from world governments and transnational corporations, paying $25,000 each, and got the spotlight The WEF, founded in 1971 by a Swiss business professor to discuss the challenges of world trade, drew 3,000 invited delegates to the Waldorf-Astoria. bility
With
insta-
from terrorism and a slowing world economy, the
conference theme painted a picture one shade lighter than
gloom: 'Leadership in Fragile Times."
The
philosophy of
globalization that emphasizes deregulation, laissez faire
government,
free
markets and free
trade,
high technology
plus corporate efficiency and profitability has delivered a
report card of exaggerated winners and losers.
For example, the richest fifth of the world's population percent of all goods and services, while the poorest fifth receives just over 1 percent Between 1994 and 1998, the world's 200 richest people increased their wealth from $40 billion to over $1 trillion with the three richest people holding assets greater than the combined
now consumes 86
sions
made over cocktails
at the Waldorf-Astoria can
have
dramatic effects on the marginalized of Appalachia or
—
inclusion of the people affected
—
offer a process to create a
different world.
An
hour's bus ride from Porto Alegre, a cooperative
organized by the fertile
Movement of the Landless provided
5,400
acres of unused land for 100 families to farm together
and share the proceeds. Working together nobody gets rich, but nobody goes hungry. The Movement of the Landless, having settled over 300,000 families on millions of acres of land, represents land redistribution efforts
long supported
by the Catholic church. These utilize the capabilities of the landless and affirm the dignity of the poor. Although many throughout the world see the U.S. as promoting structures that keep people poor, Jerry responds, 'Trade policies do not always reflect the will of the people." At the same time he recognizes U.S. dominance in foreign affairs: "As citizens and consumers, we have a serious responsibility to shape those structures and policies that affect people around the world." Bottom line: another world is possible, if the priorities favor the poor and include them in the process.
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talk a personal flavor diat caused people to smile or cry.
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But he also knew that the random quality of the student's
Work
death was confusing and painful. So the priest decided to
Candle
on the question of "why?" a little too colorfully, asking "Haven't you sometimes noticed a dog or cat killed on the road and wondered why? Why does God allow such bad things to happen to these innocent creatures?" Now, here we were at the funeral of a vibrant young man. We didn't need the image of dead pets to give us perspective about the loss of a much-loved person. You could immediately see a look on the faces of those attending which told you the priest blew it. He overreached. He used focus
MSGR. JIM LISANTE Guest Columnist
an
illustration that It
It's
Not What You Say
There's probably no
lenge than the funeral of a
is
more
difficult ministerial chal-
child.
Parents are faced with a
that their children will survive them.
When
In the quest to find the proper words,
ministers
make sense of it all. It can't make sense, it hurts too much. You can be a person of deep faith, but when the heart is broken, no spiritual bromides because there are no words that
On
the shockingly unexpected occurs, parents'
This wasn't supposed to happen. In meeting with the parents, as well as speaking at the wake and funeral, clergy often wonder: "What can I possibly say to these good folks? How can I offer any real comfort or solace?"
do very
well. I've seen
some
any number of colleagues
give insight into the meaning of eternal
life
or articulate a
back together.
it
the Christopher Closeup television program,
New York
interviewed
behind parents, spouses, children, friends, co-workers and'
who would
neighbors,
a heart can bear.
ately.
The
funeral
Mass
for this well-liked
young man was
overflowing.
All present wanted to support his parents,
brothers and
sisters.
celebrating the
Mass
He wanted
palpable.
words of comfort,
I
could see in the face of the priest
a tension, a nervousness that
do
to
to give
this right, to
some meaning
was
say the perfect
to this seemingly
meaningless horror. For most of his sermon, he was
fine.
I
Commissioner
He's the good soul who lost over three hundred of his best firefighters at the World Trade Center on September 1 1th. Every day for months, he'd attended funerals and memorial services. Sometimes, three or four a day. Most of those who died in the prime of their lives left
Other times, I've seen what trying too hard can do. I recall one terribly sad funeral for a teenager. He'd been driving his car in the left lane of a highway on his way to school. Another driver, in the opposite lane of traffic, lost control of her car which literally flew over the divider, squarely hitting the young man's car. He died immediwise.
City's then-Fire
Thomas Von Essen.
personal vision of the deceased child that's warm, loving
and
Guest Columnist
only distracted.
was, for me, a classic case of trying too hard to find
will glue
upended.
lives are
suffer pain that
asked the commissioner
I
is
almost more than
how he was able to offer help
He told me something useful: no words are ever enough. Nothing you say can eliminate the hurt. Instead, you just have to be there with the people who are in pain. Love them, embrace them, cry with them and let them know you truly care. The salve you offer isn't in words, it's in presence, touch and compassion. No one likes attending services for the dead. It's a responsibility made more difficult by our fear of what we can say to give comfort But you can make an enormous difference for the bereaved just in being there. We have no greater gift than our caring and empathetic presence. Just or emotional comfort
go. That's enough.
The practice of covering church crosses and statues during Lent
Corner
and statues in church should be covered during Lent. Our pastor and liturgy coordinator say no. Yet we regularly done in other parishes.
Is there
a
rule
any more or is
it
all
his adult
life
the
— and
he was scared, but not about money. He and his wife would have a comfortable retirement. The problem was that he didn't know what he was going to do with himself He had devoted himself to every aspect of the organization. Now, he was at mandatory retirement age, and his focus was about to disappear.
We
love our jobs. a situation many of us face. we're deeply involved in some cause that consumes every spare moment, or we volunteer for It's
Maybe
every committee and ministry at church. John O'Donohue, an Irish Catholic priest,
calls
that total immersion the "trap of false belonging."
Yes, it is important to work hard, and your church and local civic organizations always need
What's also crucial is to save something something that doesn't have anything to do with your job or your cause, but with your soul. 'Too many people," O'Donohue says, "belong too naively to the system in which they are involved. When they are suddenly laid off, or the system collapses, or someone else is promoted, they feel broken, wounded, and demeaned" [Anarn Cara: A Book volunteers.
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the crosses
it still
organization he'd worked for
What's needed is balance. 'You should never belong fully to something that is outside yourself O'Donohue writes. 'It is very important to find a balance in your belonging. People frequently need to belong to an external system because they are afraid to belong to their own lives. As the New Testament says, where your treasure is, there is your heart also." Don't make anything the be-all and end-all of your existence. Scott Ryan, for instance, loved his
Question
Q Eachyear our parish staffhas a discussion about whether
to
Save something for yourself knew a man who was about to retire from
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He recounted much about the young man's life, lending the
see
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perfect words, a struggle that rarely ends in success. That's
nearly insurmountable pain because the normal assumption
Matters
up
each parish? (Florida)
financial-consultant job, but took a three-month leave
of absence in 2000 to work
A. Before 1970, crosses and other images in Catholic
churches traditionally were covered with purple ing the
final
veils
dur-
FATHER JOHN DIETZEN
CNS
two weeks of Lent, during what was then
is
that crosses
may so.
be covered
"if
In that case
sure these are trivial questions, but I
images are covered during the final two weeks until the celebration of the Lord's passion on Good Friday (for crosses) or until the beginning of the Easter Vigil (for other
parish are as confused as I am.
images).
My
These
rubrics are found at the
Saturday of die Fourth
Week
end of the Mass
for
A. They're not at
by the Vatican worship congregation
in 1988.
Since the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops never
has voted to continue the rubric of covering images, the
all trivial
know
others in the
( Ohio
or unimportant questions.
mail regularly brings the same questions from other
Most
Catholics,
it
seems to me, have no idea
how
Mass and other ceremonies, even after years of being there week after week. The short and simple to act at
years. Individual parishes
answer is that people who are not Catholic are welcome, even invited, to do everything Catholics do, except as you
duce the practice on their
say, receive
practice has not been permitted in this country for 32
have no authority to reintroown.
Mass procedures
Q. My wife is Catholic, and I was raised Protestant. Since our marriage six years ago, we have attended Mass together.
Neither she nor
who are not Mass. I know we should and
others
I,
however, understand what I
Catholic should do or not do at
not receive
Communion; but how
about bowing or genuflecting before entering the pew? Can we go forward at Communion time with others who
arms for a blessing? May we stand for the Gospel, for example? And give the sign of peace? Make
cross their
the sign
of the
cross at the sprinkling
of holy water? I'm
2001] reports that the head of Geekcorps 700 applications for 14 openings for the most recent Geekcorps class."
July
9,
cross,
bow
make
the sign of the
or genuflect as you wish. In fact the liturgy
should become a more genuine act of worship for you participate this
way, as long as you
feel
if you
comfortable doing
your interior attitude of prayer and devotion with the people worshiping alongside you. It would perhaps not be a bad idea for parishes to place an occasional note in the bulletin on these matters to put you and others like you more at ease. Afree brochure describing bask Catholic prayers, beliefs and so and
if your
moral precepts
You may
find ways to balance your life, to your interests. Cut back on your work to volunteer a few hours a week. How about dropping one church committee to spend more time with your diversify
Can you take a few hours a week
is
available by sending
a stamped, self-addressed
Box 325,
Peoria,
IL 61651.
to spend
time with yourself? That scares people
TV
on
in the
more
who need
background because they
the
can't stand
sEence, but silence lets us hear fresh messages. Re-
member
Elijah in
actions reflect
envelope to Father John Dietzen,
not be able to take three months off at
no pay, but you can
family?
Communion.
Participate in the prayers, sing,
Following proper
how
of us can do what he did? Well, an article in Fortune magazine £"Geeks on do-good rampage," "received
uncertain and confused those not of our faith can be about
how
Ryan's effort was laudable, you say, but
many
areas as well.
of Lent and were repeated
know-how
group in Accra, Ghana, set up a Web site. Geekcorps provided Ryan with bed, board, transport and a $500 stipend. His company encouraged his endeavor but didn't pay him during his leave. to help a
Since the publication of the revised missal in 1970,
the episcopal conference decides" to do
Geekcorps, a Peace
ing countries. Ryan used his e-commerce
Columnist
called Passiontide.
however, the regulation
with,
Corps-like outfit that brings tech savvy to develop-
the big events
the
fire.
—
1
Kings 19:11-12?
God
wasn't in
the high wind, the earthquake and
God was in the tiny whispering sound. Small and listen in our own interior
voices require us to stop stillness.
The point is not to wrap yourself in one thing. That way, when your focus has to change, youll be able to hear new ways to engage your life.
14 The Catholic News & Herald
Catherine's House,
Sister of Mercy honored for
humankind
lifetime dedication to CHARLOTTE
—
Mercy
Sister
Mary Thomas
Burke, Ph.D., was recently honored with the 2002 Echo Award Against Indifference from the Charlotte-based Echo Foundation. Sister
Mary,
73, a
UNC-Charlotte
professor of counselor education in the
department of counseling and special education, accepted
Care Resources, North Carolina Cancer Society and many others. A native of Ireland, Sister Mary came to the area to attend Sacred Heart College in Belmont, earning an undergraduate degree in social science and mathematics in 1958. She also earned a master's in mathematics from John Carroll University in
1962 and in history
the award before ap-
Georgetown
from
700 guests at the 3rd Annual Echo Foundation Award Dinner in Founders Hall at Bank of America Feb.
proximately
19.
University in 1965, and a doctorate in counseling from
UNC-Chapel
Hill in
1968.
During
Speakers at the
the
Maya Angelou and
1960s, Sister Mary served several roles at Sacred Heart includ-
Nobel Laureate
ing humanities
dinner included noted
and
author
poet for
Literature Wole Soyinka of Nigeria.
structor,
in-
academic
ians to Charlotte to
dean and chair of the education department before leaving in 1970 to establish the counseling department at
deliver messages that
UNC-Charlotte. Un-
"The Echo Foundation brings world-
renowned humanitar-
galvanize souls to action on behalf of
der her guidance, the department has
humankind," according to the Echo Foundation Web site. This is to build a city that embraces racial diversity, culture and tolerance. The Echo Award Against Indifference is given to a member of the Mecklenburg County community who exemplifies the Echo Foundation's dedication to promoting dignity, justice and moral courage through positive, effective action for humankind. "Sister Mary Thomas Burke has long been a voice for compassion and justice in the Charlotte community by seeking out and ministering to those in need," said Joan Zimmerman, Echo
become one of the
board of trustee chairperson,
Sister
written
has also written or co-
more than 140
professional pa-
She has acted as a consultant to more than 40 organizations on a wide range of human relations subjects.
The Echo Award
is
the 28th indi-
vidual honor that Sister
Mary
has re-
ceived for her efforts. Other honors in-
Beatty Humanitarian Award from Catholic Social Services (1997); WBT-AM's Woman of clude: the Francis
Award
the Year
Mary's work helped launch numerous community outreach programs, including The Metrolina AIDS Project, The Relatives and Open House. She has also served in various leadership capacities for Catherine's House,
forces
J.
(1979);
and the B'nai
of Central Carolina, Ready to 42,
Belmont Abbey
Mecklenburg
Ministries, Child
from page 1 In order to be considered for residence
House, women must be homeless with no money, be unemployed and be free of illegal drugs and alcohol. "Many have been in abusive situations or through a divorce where they have lost everything," said Sister Bernadette.
be capable of participating in a
community
living arrangement, adhere to
and demonstrate their commitment to consistendy working toward meeting individual program goals during residency. All residents meet with a case manager who helps them establish their goals, which are reviewed weekly. The Stepping Stones to Success program consists of six distinct components that are woven into the residents' goals: self sufficiency; psycho-
employment; health services; educational goals; and securing permanent housing. logical/ social needs; securing
Residents also attend sessions with
tend wellness, parenting
skills,
The
Echo Award Against Indifference recipients are Bishop George E. Battle, Jr. of A.M.E. Zion Church (2001) and Joe Martin of NationsBank (2000). past
budgeting
and nutrition programs. Caseworkers assist them in setting up bank accounts. Residents who have not earned their high school diploma enroll in the GED program. While living at Catherine's House, residents are responsible for assisting with
the care of the house.
They do
their
own
cooking and clean up. "We're preparing them for the future by teaching them the importance of caring for their it is
home," said Sister Bernadette. "But
not always easy.
sponse." Sister Bernadette
to
Some
are belligerent
come
regulations. Others are so grateful for a
roof over their head, a bed and being able
cook for themselves. For many, it is only after they leave that they realize what Catherine's House is really all about and to
how we
reached out to help them in their
The
to the
YMCA,
as well as special outings such as the circus, tickets for the Nutwhich are provided by the Charlotte Authority. Soon, residents will have the option of attending a weeldy Bible
Hornets games, and cracker,
sharing
it is
Catherine's "It is
the personal touch that
House so
special for
important for
me
makes
many
to get to
know
truly
"...It is
her footsteps," said Sister Bernadette. 'If she were here today, she would have the
same passion
for the underprivileged
—
and
underserved in our community these very vulnerable women and children in today's society.
'We have no idea what it must feel like to be homeless," she added.
"When
see a
I
three-day-old baby beginning his or her life
homeless atmosphere,
in a
heart. It
so rewarding to
is
are helping these
it
breaks
know
women and
that
my we
their fami-
lies."
"It's amazing to work here," said Mercy Sister Maureen Dees, who serves as
the receptionist.
enjoy being able to talk
"I
women and
to the
children.
them and make them
greet
It's
a joy to
feel loved.
A
smile goes a long way."
"We like the
who
have wonderful success
stories
mother, daughter and grandson
fled
from
New
Mexico because of
family violence," said Sister Bernadette.
"With
relatives in the area, they
sought
refuge here and were referred to us.
They
were here nine months as they underwent identity changes. Step by step they got their lives in order, securing employment and a place of their own." Catherine's
when
House
also helps residents
they are ready to venture out on
their own by giving them a graduation ceremony and gifts to help them get settled in their
new
environment.
Local churches and Belmont
Abbey
College students are strong supporters of Catherine's House, as they arrange parties for the residents.
The Catholic as well as community strongly
the non-Catholic
supports Catherine's House both financially
and with in-kind
Sisters
local
House
gifts. is
sponsored by die
of Mercy. Other funding comes from
churches and community groups.
Fundraisers help with general expenses.
an art auction in Curtin Mercy Drive, Belmont, presented by Avatar Galleries with proceed to benefit CatJieritie's House on Friday, April 26. PreT/iere will be
Hall,
view
class.
But
grateful she chose
work of our foundress Catherine McAuley. Every day we are walking in
Catherine's
residents interact by playing
is
to Catherine's House.
the
because they have to live under rules and
games and enjoying passes
difference for many," said
women and children here, calling them by name," said Sister Bernadette. "A smile and greeting lights up their day and life and mine as well when I see their re-
counselors and family therapists, and at-
Mary Thomas' work reinThe Echo Foundation's message make a Zimmerman.
House
the rules and policies of Catherine's
greatest time of need."
that one person's actions can
men-
Residents must maintain stable tal health,
2002
8,
the
at Catherine's
Anti-Defamation Award (1978).
"Sister
Sister
College,
Mary
ics.
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Barbara Gaddy,
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tors; associates;
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St.
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16 The Catholic News & Herald
March
Living the faith
Web site
Deacon's ministry grows out of tragedy ALESHA M. PRICE
denly became hazy. Mrs.
— Gerard La
Pointe's young life unfolded against a backdrop of mountains, hills, lakes and snowy skies in Laconia, N.H., where his
something out of nothing," he said. This traveling man, who has been to all states except Alaska and Wisconsin
tion classes.
Canadian-born father owned a diner. Jerry's Shore Diner was a popular spot for the locals and tourists especially during World War II. La Pointe started by peeling potatoes and worked his way up to
with his family, sold his business, retired
Doctors informed them after a series of chemotherapy treatments that she was in full remission, and she went back to work
and maintained
as a restaurant hostess.
several goals in mind,
Their feelings were cor-
head chef in the family business. He grew up in an environment where
which included teaching his six children about their faith. "I wanted to help them be educated and be inter-
rect
Staff Writer
MAGGIE VALLEY
The
went to Mass on Sunday mornings to the
religion
early
was
stressed.
family
church a couple of houses away. Even though the diner took up much of the for
of his
life.
in
with a feeling of dread.
filled
where
the setting for this meeting,
La
church includ-
for
to the fullest degree
that Mrs.
with their children.
could attend.
everything about
After the children
her.
couldn't find one thing
I
her,"
"I liked
he
said.
The country was embroiled in the Korean War when La Pointe graduated from high school in 195 1. His hobby of restoring
and fixing cars turned into a career when he entered the New Hampshire Technical Institute where he took mostly mechanics classes. While attending classes, he married Lorraine in
His
November
first
be the likely choice, and they
Maggie Valley and ret
1951.
lot
job after he finished school
was an apprenticeship in a body shop in his hometown. He would travel from Mrs. La Pointe's hometown of Laconia to work every morning. He later worked in two car dealerships before deciding to
move
to Clearwater, Fla., to another family business.
La
Pointe's family had
work
moved
settled in at
moved
to
St Marga-
Church over 14 years ago. "I became an altar server, and we did a of work to get others involved," he said. His pastor informed him about the
diocesan diaconate program, and he was
He went
through the lay minisone of the requirements, but there was a problem. He was 64 at that time older than the age limit of 60. After writing to Bishop William G. Curlin about his desire to serve, he was granted permission to enter the program. "If I had known the diaconate was open to anyone, I would have done it long time ago," he said. "I was doing most everything that a deacon does giving the Eucharist to the sick and teaching RCIA classes but I wanted to baptize children and adults and perform weddings. It (the diaconate) was simply another thing I wanted to get involved in." Mrs. La Pointe was supportive and was ready for her contribution to the minintrigued.
try program,
—
in
to
two years before, and his father had opened a Texaco service station and repair shop. His father wanted his son to work with him, so with that proposal and the warm weather as incentives, La Pointe packed up his family and his in-laws and Florida
—
—
The men worked to and La Pointe moved it to a new location and enlarged the business. In his spare time, he worked on antique cars and loved restoring them. "I loved the accomplishment that
moved South
March
in 1957.
build the station up,
istry.
his
at his parish so
La Pointe
happy day
Rev. Mr. Gerard and Lorraine were grown, they beLa Pointe gan to wonder where they would spend their autumn and winter years together. North Carolirta seemed to "I know that
wrong with
their
moved
the bishop
tried to share their faith
It
was a
for
them
and they were all smiles, but two weeks later, Mrs. La Pointe both,
died.
was truly blessed to be married to her for 49 years and to have six beautiful children together," said Rev. Mr. La Pointe, who misses everything about his wife. "I
moments
am
like
the family at
I
coping pretty
anyone
else,
Margaret,
St.
well.
I
but with it
helps.
I
have all
of
through the
The
News Service
N.C. (CNS)
—
Halfway
moderator
live chat session,
Father Joe Vetter, campus minister at University, found himself on the receiving end of a stumper.
Duke
Church does not regard it is consummated, and Mary remained ever virgin, does that mean the marriage between Mary and Joseph was invalid, a chat parIf the Catholic
me to cope."
grandfather of seven and great-
wondered.
ticipant
was not a Scripture scholar who asked the question. Instead, it was a college student who went by the online name It
"Jacko."
A
new
Catholic
Web
site at htrp://
www.CatholicQandA.org is the brainchild of campus ministers from the Diocese of Raleigh. It debuted in January and is open to anyone interested in the Catholic faith. Visitors can post questions and receive email replies, but the real attraction
Tuesday evening priest or campus
live
is
the
chat sessions with a
minister.
No
topics are
barred.
"The is
site is useful
because Catholicism
the least understood Christian religion.
It's
not even understood well by Catholics!"
said Scott Hajek, a student at the sity
of North Carolina at Chapel
Univer-
Hill.
About three years ago Father
can't
what people have done for me, and they have treated me like one of the family. Most of them took as badly as I did, but believe
they have helped
DANA WIND
DURHAM,
ordination ahead to
couple
one dance, La Pointe was smitten with Lorraine. After becoming acquainted, he would pick up his sweetheart and drive her to school.
By
a marriage as valid unless
50th anniversary and their grandson's wedding, both in November 2001, and his ordination in June seemed to fall apart. However,
his wife
The
was
the cancer
was dim. Plans
Pointe's service
as an usher.
after
—
back, and the outlook
said.
ing
questions
Catholic
she could
they were
at their
Day Dance was
When
not sure about his
were heavily involved
Patrick's
get answers on faith
not seem to hold the menus in her hands,
He and
high school, he met the love
A St.
However, he was future plans. He had
launched
mastectomy halfway through the forma-
real estate investments.
he
still
ever they were needed.
While
with
La Pointe was diagnosed with breast cancer and had a
ested in their religion,"
managed to arrive church every Sunday and help wher-
family's time, they
his family's lifestyle
2002
to help Catholics
came from taking something that was all banged up and making it look like it was never touched. I liked the aspect of making
By
8,
Phillip
Leach, diocesan director of campus minis-
conceived of an idea to use the latest technology to reach Catholic students. Much of the information available online comes from individuals or "outside" try,
grandfather of one spends his spare time
groups, he noted.
works of art from wood that he calls "3-D wood mosaics." This artistry called intarsia is a way for Rev. Mr. La
more attention because (the Web) has become such a significant tool for catechesis,"
Pointe to express himself through his carv-
Father Leach
'We,
creating
He
ings. life
says that his ministry
because he
parish
life
in various
am
ways that he was not am happy with what
"I
doing now."
M. Price by 370-3354 or e-mail
Contact Staff Writer Alesha
calling
(704)
amprice@chariottediocese.org.
need to pay
said.
Most of the
his
able to be involved in
is
prior to ordination. I
fulfills
as ministers, really
live sessions
develop into
dialogues rather than a straight question-
answer format. On average, six visitors on any given Tuesday during the 9 to 1 1 p.m. time slot "We're dealing with a population of
participate
Roman Catholic people who are highly educated and deeply dedicated to their Simple answers will not do."
faith.
They're also dealing with a population
But, their outlook for the future sudthat
is
not confined to Catholics, college
students or the geographic Diocese of Raleigh.
While 91 percent of
visitors are
Catholic, 7 percent are Protestant
and 2
percent are Jewish. Nearly one-third of us-
Fresco cleanup efforts continue
ers are over the age of 22.
Cleanup work continues in Church in Charlotte, where
level
not found in talking to a priest face to
face.
Students have asked detailed questions
The anonymity also provides a comfort
portion of the fresco
St.
Peter
a central
about sexual morality and non-Catholic
Feb. 20. Specialists, including a conservator and various engineers are looking at the source of this tragedy. The diocese will make long range plans once all pertinent information is obtained. The immediate goal is to have the parish back up and open for Mass. fell
friends
who want to go
'It's
to confession.
not a theological
site,"
said Father
an attempt to give (visitors) the very best presentation of what the church teaches that is commensurate with Leach. 'It
is
the kind of education and interest that students have."
And in answer to the Mary and Joseph, Father Photo by Joann S. Keane
question about
Vetter submit-
ted the following to cyberspace:
'The
Catholic Church certainly considers
Mary
and Joseph to be a married couple."