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Friday, January 6, 1995

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cliniic shootings Cardinal Bernard F. Law of Boston and Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., of Fall River have issued thefollowing statements in response to the shootings at two abortion clinics in Brookline and one in Norfolk, VA. Cardinal Law's statement was issued Dec. 30, the day of the Brookline shootings, before the arrest of a suspect in the incidents. Bishop O'Malley's statement was issued Jan. 4. Statement of Bishop O'Malley We ended 1994 under the terrible pall of violence unleashed by a gunman in two Boston abortion clinics. It is the greate:st tragedy imaginable for the victims and their families and for the pro-life movement. In solidarity with Cardinal La w, whose statement we are publishing in this week's Anchor, I would like to share some of my own thoughts on this n:cent crisis. In our November ml~eting, the U.S. Catholic Bishops issued a statement entitled, "Confronting a Culture of Violence." In it, we stated: We cannot teach that killing is wrong by killing. This cycle of violence diminishes all of us - especially our children. For our part, we oppose both the violence of abortion and the use of violence to oppose abortion. We are clear in our total repudiation of any effort to advocate or carry out murder in the name of the pro-life cause. Such acts cannot be justified. They deny the fundamental value of each human life, and do irreparable harm to genuine pro-life witness. In our modern world, we see how institutional injustices often spawn terrorism as a r'eaction.1t is very important that the Church and pro-life activists distance ourselves from all forms of violence. At the same time, we can never abandon our legitimate aspirations to bring about institutional changes that will protect the lives of unborn children. A million and a half

abortions each year in our country is an intolerable violation of human rights. The efforts of the Catholic Church in defense of human life will continue. It is a moral imperative that cannot be ignQred. At this time, we must recommit oqrselves to nonviolent and peaceful methods that recognize the digqity of every person. We must strive to win people over by persuasion, not intimidation. The battle over abortion will be won only by changing people's minds and hearts. This cannot be accomplished by anger, but only by nonviolence and love as Christ teaches us by His word and example. Statement of Cardinal Law There is no way to express adequately the sorrow that fills my heart in this moment. The fatal shootings of this morning were reprehensible acts of violence with absolutely no justification whatsoever. While I speak these words at a time when the murderer's identity and motive are not yet established, it is important to stat,e again that violence is in total contradiction to all that the pro-life movement represents. It is impossible to affirm the right to life of some while advocating violence against others. I join a stunned community in offering my profound sympathy and the assurance of rny prayers to the relatives a nd friends of those killed and wounded. To those in the pro-life movement who ex press their commitment through prayerful presence Turn to Page II

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AT EVENING PRA YER and conferral of papal honors ceremony Dec. 28 at S1. Mary's Cathedral, from left, Msgr. Henry T. Munroe and Msgr. John J. Oliveira, named Prothonotaries Apostolic, stand beside Bishop Sean O'Malley. At right is Very Rev. George Coleman, named a Domestic Prelate with the title of Reverend Monsignor. More photos page 7. (Studio D photo)

Renewal Season programs listed Rev. Richard W. Beaulieu, cochairperson of the core planning committee for the Season of Renewal for laypersons involved in parish or diocesan ministries, has released an Opportunities for Renewal schedule. The Season, which opened Nov. 10 at a Mass of Christ the King at St. Mary's Cathedral, Fall River, and will continue through June II, is designed to offer various prayer and enrichment opportunities to lectors, Eucharistic ministers, members and officers of parish and diocesan organizations and all other lay leaders. It is also expected to lay the foundation for an ongo-

ing diocesan ministry formation program. Opportunities for Renewal Adult Youth Ministers Enrichment: Feb. 3 to Feb. 4. Contact: Office for Youth Ministry Services. tel. (508)676-6503. Tuesdays at the Lake: Guided reflection and discussion series based on spiritual classics: Tuesdays II a. m. to 1:30 p. m. Feb. 7 to 28; April 4 to 18, at Cathedral Camp Renewal Center, E. Freetown, tel. (508)763-3994. Lenten Renewal Series: Living in the Kingdom (Reflections on Sermon on the Mount), presented by Rev. George E. Harrison: Tues-

days. 7 to 9 p.m., March 7 to 28 at Cathedral Camp Renewal¡Center. Contact: Rev. Charles Jodoin, tel. (508)763-3994. Spirituality of the Catechist, presented by Sister Maureen Sullivan. OP: March 10,9:30 a.m. to nOOIl at Our Lady of Victory parish, Centerville. Contact: Sr. Elaine Heffernan, RSM, tel. (508)6782828. Afternoon of Renewal for Those Who Serve Families: I to 5 p.m. March 19 at Family Life Center, 500 Slocum Rd., No. Dartmouth. Contact: Jerry/Scottie Foley, tel. (508)999-6420. Turn to Page II

40th annual Bishop's Charity Ball will have 35 presentees Thirty-five young ladies will be presented to Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., at the 40th annual Bishop's Charity Ball 8 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Venusde Milo, Swansea. The bishop, for the third time to be the honored guest at the Ball, will be presented to the gathering at 9 p.m. by Mrs. Manuel T. Nogueira, president of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women. and Matthew Martin, president of the New Bedford District St. Vincent de Paul Society.

The Hospitality and Ushers committees will escort patrons to their places. Members oft/lese committees are to meet at the Venus de Milo at 6:30 p.m. the night of the Ball. Miss Claire O'Toole of Fall River, head of the Presentation Committee, announced that there will also be a rehearsal of the presentation ceremony for presentees and their presenters at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 12. "These presentees ~epresent parishes from the five areas of the dio-

cese," said Ball director Father Daniel L. Freitas. Each year, one third of the 112 diocesan parishes may select a presentee.

and Elizabeth Ann Roma. Christ the King. Mashpee.

Fall River: Kelly Ann Ainsworth, SI. Patrick. Fall River; Lisa Almeida, SI. Anthony of Padua, Fall River; Dawn Marie Costa. SI. Patrick, Somerset; EliAttleboro: Melissa DaCosta. SI. Mary's parish. Norton; Danielle Fournzabeth Costa. Our Lady of Health, Fall ier. Holy Ghost. Attleboro; Lisa E. Sarro.. River; Sarah Kaczynski.) mmaculate Conception. Fall River. SI. Mary. Mansfield. Nicole Marchand. SI. Jean Baptiste. Cape Cod: Ca.r1een Marie Carpenter. Fall River; Lisa Monteiro. Our Lady of Our Lady of Vic;tory. Centerville; Kara Angels. Fall River: Mary Agnes Murphy. Frances Codinhll. SI. Peter the Apostle. Sacr.ed Heart. Fall River; Jennifer GalProvincetown; Katherine M. Miller. Corvao Paiva. SI. Dominic. Swansea; Stacy pus Christi. East Sandwich. Ventura. SI. Michael. Swansea. Sarah Jane Norcross. Holy Redeemer. New Bedford: Nicole Lynne Allain. SI. Chatham; Anastatia Quirk. SI. Pius X. Julie Billiart. North Dartmouth; StephaSouth. Yarmouth; twins Amy Catherine

Ole Ann Clements, St. Patrick. Wareham; Tracey Marie Forgue. Holy Name. New Bedford; Domenica Gonzalez. SI. Lawrence. New Bedford; Shirley Guerreiro. Our Lady of MI. Carmel. New Bedford. Karen Anne Melo. SI. Mary. South Dartmouth; Martha Louise Mitchell. SI. James. Ncw Bedford; Nicole A. Poisson. SI. George. Westport; Rochelle Roy. SI. Anthony. New Bedford; Jillian Swire. Sacred Heart. New Bedford. Taunton: Rachel Andrade. SI. Joseph; Susan Marie Morin, SI. Jacques; Emily Peloquin, Sacred Heart, all in Taunton; nd Jessica Perry. SI. Peter. Dighton; Danielle Plouffe, SI. Joseph, North Dighton.


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