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Volume 2 Number 36 • May
in the Diocese of Charlotte
"Next to your eyes, no other part of the human body Msgr. McSweeney
to
Belmont Abbey's
is
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more expressive than the hands," "How you use your hands
class of 1993.
fascinating barometer of future success or failure.
You can
said is
a
fold your hands completely,
wring your hands despondently, or extend your hands generously."
our Lord and the Church, Belmont Abbey College upon you this day the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, with all lights and privileges," reads the Doctor of Humane Letters citation presented to Msgr. (rdistinctive commitment in service to (fers
n
J. McSweeney by Belmont Abbey President Dr. Joseph rman of the college board of trustees, looks on.
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S.
Brosnan, as
Tom
Photo by JO ANN
hancellor Encourages
Hands
'Extend
d
In
Efird,
KEANE
Grads
Generosity'
Kathleen Bryan Edwards and Msgr. John J.
McSweeney prior to commencement exercises.
Edwards recceived an honor Doctor Of Laws degree
By JO ANN
KEANE
in
recognition of a long and
Photos by JOANN
distinguished career in civic and social service.
KEANE
Associate Editor
BELMONT
— The
115th comBelmont Ab-
prepare for jobs in their choor the task of job seeking
—
others continue with graduate stud-
tory to accelerate the principals of jus-
at
College induced reflection and plans the future.
As 222 seniors contemplated their Jmplishments of the past few years, iy weighed future options. Some filiates t
field le
of Charlotte, urged the graduates to go
world extending their hands generously, to give enthusiastically and to rededicate their dream towards building a better tomorrow. "We are in the eye of a materialistic, spiritual, intellectual, artistic and moral hurricane," said Msgr. McSweeney. "We have a unique opportunity in his-
lcement exercises
—
into the
and peace for all. Not by wringing our hands despondently or being prophets of doom, but by extending hands
tice
Dr.
Joseph
S. Brosnan, resident of challenged the graduates to their education for both self im/ement and giving to others "in what-
college,
"
community you
A
are involved."
sea of content faces filled the
za of the
Abbey Church. Soon-to-
^raduates listened intently to the id of speakers offering advice.
"Go
j
for that something in your life you really have a passion about," Brosnan. "I believe that passion
Iws
good people to do great things." 'Trust that at Belmont Abbey you
not only acquired the skills to earn p jving but also the knowledge and *es to live," said Brosnan. Msgr. John J. McSweeney, chan3r and vicar general of the Diocese ;
generously."
Msgr. McSweeney received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters fol-
lowing his address to the graduates of the only Catholic college between Washington, D.C., and Birmingham, Ala. Msgr. McSweeney is a member of the board of directors of the National Catholic Development Conference, and the National Advisory Committee of Catholic Relief Services. Locally, he serves on boards for The Catholic News & Herald, McAuley Institute, Open Door Mental Health, Good Shepherd Home Health/Hospice, and Catholic See Abbey, Page 2
Father Hesburgh To
Grads:
Forest
Show Compassion
WINSTON-SALEM — Holy Cross Father Theodore
Wake
M. Hesburgh urged
Wake Forest University's 1,295 graduates Monday to hear God's call to make a difference in the world through
You' ve got a wonderful education," Father Hesburgh said, adding that their education provides the competence to help others.
com-
"There's not one person sitting her cap and gown who can't make a
passion and commitment.
in a
Recounting the Good Samaritan Hesburgh insisted "you can't go down that dusty road and look the other way." Like the Good Samaritan, show commitment as well as compassion, the
difference," he added.
Recalling the conflicts in Somalia,
story, Father
president emeritus of the University of
Notre Dame told those receiving undergraduate degrees during Wake Forest's
commencement. Commitment, compassion and com-
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petence are the three keys to a successful insisted Father Hesburgh, who was awarded an honorary doctor of letters after his address to the graduates and an life,
estimated 10,000 guests seated under a mostly, plaza.
sunny sky on a grass-covered
the former Yugoslavia and elsewhere,
Father Hesburgh urged compassion for the suffering.
But he insisted that "it's not enough have compassion." Without commitment to help improve humanity's condition, "Compassion is not worth a hoot," Hesburgh said. He urged the graduates to follow the example of modern day Samaritans such as Mother Teresa and Albert Schweitzer. Their good deeds, he said, have led to
others already to follow in their footsteps, helping the poor in Third World.
See
much of
the
Wake, Page
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