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FALL RIVER - An pis'" I In 1872 the Diocese of toric look at the beginniniJ$ 'Providence was estabof the Diocese of Fall Rire~ lished. Its territory included will be one ofthe ongoing;of- 411 of Rhode Island and ferings by The AnChP~~s s,outheastern Ma.ssachu.•.8tts. The I~tter re.Qlon at t~e TEACHERS FROM two Catholic schools in Shfar'am, Israel, receive a demonstration on parishes look to mGa~ he S 100th anniversary tJ~e had nine parishes, SIX .using a gas mask in the case of a biological or chemical weapon~ attack..The session was diocese's creation i~;,tfl ml~sion churC?hes, an~ giv~n by an Israeli soldier with the Army Home Front Command unit. The ~Isters of N~areth spring of 2004. . "Q 30,000 people ~hen It ,: School and the Catholic Apostolic High School are located less than 20 miles from HaIfa, an paSSed from the, Diocese of It seems Catb.olfC' Iraqi missile target during the 1991 Persian Gulf War. The Vatican has sent an envoy ~o B~ghdad <':':~$~~n to the Diocese of came to Ne~ E~QJan', to help peacefully resolve the crisis there. Story on page 12. (CNS photo by Debbie HIli) before the Pilgrim . ':"(()\tid nce.

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and COnuDOnlyknOwn by the acronym RCIA, involves the stages, rites and processes concerning adult baptism -in the Catholic Church," he added.

The catechumens, the unbaptized, who will sign FALL RIVER ~ While th¢::uPeoming Lenten the Book of the Elect and will henceforth be called season is an important time,for ,all Catholics, it will "the Elect," and the candidates, those already baptized in other Christian traditions and who be a very special time:for c.a~ecliimiens wish to enter into full communion in across the diocese. " " .' the Catholic Oturch, will celebrate "It signal!> the catechumens. that, " f , a combined ritual at the cathethey are to prepare themselve~,to-/' \~~_.

I 1i!J~. dral. celebrate the Paschal Mystery" / .......".J~ (;~O· Key to the celebration are said Father Henry J. Dahl, di~......." "two elements: the, testimony ocesan director of the Rite of ~ > / ofgodparents and catechists, Christian Initiation of -Adults.

On Sunday, March 9, the ~ . and the inscription of the names of the Elect, Father first Sunday of Lent, many ~ Dahl noted. parishes throughout the, dio-' Testimony occurs in the cese will be sending men, fonn of affirmation by the ~~ women and children to St. godparents and the assembly.

Mary's Cathedral in Fall ¥"\ ~ After the catechumens are preRiver to celebrate the ceremony.. • 'It:Y sented, the presider asks godparknown at Rite of Election. " ents if they consider the candidates Msgr. George W. Coleman, adworthy for initiation. ministrator of the diocese, will be the ''The Rite of Election brings to a ritual . presider. ''The rite is intended to recognize God's choice moment the decision that these catechumens are to call those who have been preparing in their local ready for baptism," Father Dahl commented.

On the same Sunday, many of the catechumens parishes for baptism at Easter time," Father Dahl and candidates will already have celebrated a Rite explained.

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THE ANCHOR - Diocese of Fall River - Fri., February 14, 2003

RENEW mulls its vision, taps into new. dynamism FALL RIVER - With its first and successful season under its belt. the diocese's RENEW program is gelling its first critical evaluation from Parish Core Communities and Small Group Leaders from participating parishes.

The evenings of evaluation held i"n recent weeks "were not a 'repeat of last season's trainings but rather allowed participants to continue to capture 'the vision of RENEW and to experience first hand the excitenient and enthusiasm they have as a result of a successful first season," reported Lisa Gulino, diocesan director of Adult Education/Evangelization.

What was discussed was the success of faith sharing and the goal was to network with others on invitational strategies and s'mall group dynamics, and to ex'plore the theology of the

theme for Season II, Gulino said.

The reports were hope filled and encouraging.

"It is good to interact with others from different parishes who are implementing RENEW," said Janice Lord of St. James Parish, New Bedford. "In fact, I found it helpful to discuss with others their experience as a small faith community leader and to glean from them ideas about group dynamics."

Mrs. Beverly Tavares, a member of the Diocesan Core Community who assisted in the. trainings, said, "I was in awe at the high energy and the spirit of joy which filled the room as participants were asked to share a good story about their small group. It is obvious to me that the Holy Spirit is at work in these small faith communities."

Gulino agreed.

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Hospital to host lecture for caregivers on sexual abuse FALL RIVER - "Sexual Abuse of Children with Developmental Disabilities," a one-day workshop for professionals and caregivers, will be held February 29,9 a.m.- 5 p.m., at the Continuing Education Center of UMassDartmouth, 139 South Main Street.

Sponsored by the Youth Trauma Program' of Saint Anne's Hospital, the program will feature Deboi'ah Davies, LCSW, a nationally.recognized expert who specializes in the forensic interviewing of children in ins.tances

of suspected sexual abuse.

The program will focus on identifying and understanding conditions that fall within the area of developmental disabilities; strategies for assisting victims; rapport building; information gathering; as well as use of interpreters and communication aids.

Registration is required, and may be made by calling 508-674-5600, extension 2270.

Information about this and other programs is also available on Saint Anne's Website, www.saintanneshospital.org.

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Feb 17 Gn 4:1-15,25; Ps Masses at St. Ann's to 'promote Tom is a past grand knight of 50: 1,8, 16bcbonding among the parishioners.

St. Mary's Council 11690 in 17,20-21; Mk Although no longer involved, the Norton and cUITently serves as a 8:11-13 activity has perpetuated itself under trustee and public relations direc- .

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Ps 29:1a,2,3acformer director of the parish CCD All families receive an 'en4; Mk 8: 14-21 program. graved plaque and a letter of conFeb 19 Gn 8:6-13,20-22; .

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Ps 116:12-15,1819; Mk 8:22-26 Gn 9:1-13; Ps Feb 20 102: 16-18,1923,29; Mk 8:2733 Feb 21 Gn11:1-9;Ps Please pray for the following 33:10-15; Mk 8:34-9:1 priests during the comi1Jg week Feb 22 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-6; Mk 16:1319 Feb. 19 .

43: 18-19,211895, Rev. Andrew 1. Brady, Pastor, St. Joseph, Fall River Feb 23 1953, Rev. Leopold Jeurissen, SS.Cc., Pastor, Sacred Heart, 22;24b-25; Ps Fairhaven 41 :2-5,13-14; 2 Cor 1:18-22; Mk Feb. 20 2:1-12 1922, Rev. James H. Fogarty, Pastor, St. Louis, Fall River 1986, Rev. Raymond M. Giguere, a.p., Assistant, St. Anne, Fall River .

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CARDINAL EDWARD M. Egan signs documents in New York opening the cause for the canonization of Rose Hawthorne, founder of the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne who care for patients with incurable cancer. Looking on are Dominican Father Gabriel B. 0' Donnell, postulator of the cause, and Mother Marie Edward Deutsch, superior general of the order.

(CNS photo by Chris Sheridan)

Canonization cause opened for Rose Hawthorne in- New York By

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ROSE HAWTHORNE, daughter of author Nathaniel Hawthorne, is pictured in a photo taken before her work with canc~r patients. Later known as Mother Mary Alphonsa, she founded the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne. The Archdiocese of New York, with her order, is pursuing her cause for canonization. (CNS file photo)

In 'an interview with Catholic New York, the archdiocesan news-

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NEW YORK - Cardinal Ed- paper, Father O'Donnell exThe sisters said that Rose ward M. Egan of New York plained that with the opening of Hawthorne's cause is especial1y . opened the canonization cause for the cause, the archdiocese begins significant today because she is a Rose Hawthorne, founder of the "an investigation into the life,. model of respect for "the dig'hity Dominican Sisters, Servants of work and vIrtue" of ,Rose and sanctity of life'" at a time Relief for Incurable Cancer, when euthanasia and as-' in a recent ceremony at the , sisted suicide are promoted New York Catholic Center.

Father O'Donnell said the introduc- as solutions for suffering. ' The daughter of U.S. au"Ours is really, a Pro-Life tion of the cause is "very important for work," said Sister Joseph,' thor Nathaniel Hawthorne, Rose Hawthorne was a the church in New York"because Rose of St. Rose's Home. , "There',s no reason for wife. mother. widow and Hawthorne was a wife, mother and convert to Catholicism. She convert who served "the most abject anybody to die in pain orto began caring for poor of sufferers, those with incurable can- be uncomfortable," said people suffering'from canAnne Marie of Our cer." She exemplified the "modern so- Sister Lady of Good Counsel cer in the slums of Manhattan in the 1890s and estab- cial Gospel,"he said, adding, "There's Home in St. Paul. Rose Hawthorne always believed lished the congregation in a heroism hidden in her work." that patients could be kept 1900. . comfortable, "and that's alKnown in religious life as Mother Alphonsa, she estab- Hawthorne that is historical and ways be,en our goaL" lished two homes where the sis- theological.

Sister Damien of Rosary Hill ters cared for the poor without "If there is a positive outcome, said, "We sense deep gratitude charge, St. Rose's in'Manhattan the results of this investigation that we have been faithful to her and Rosary Hill in Hawthorne, the will be forwarded to Rome," he work, that we continue to follow in he'r footsteps." ' motherhouse, where she died in said.

1926. Both homes are sti II in opA three-member commission eratipn, along with four others, in cornposed of two scholars in hisEDICTAL CITATION Philadelphia and Atlanta; St. torical theology and a profe's. DIOCESAN TRIBUNAL Paul, Minn.; and Parma, Ohio. sional archivist will analyze writFALL RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS Participating in the ceremony ings by and about Rose Since 'the actual place of residence of were Mother Marie Edward Hawthorne, now known as a "serROBERT ALLAN CHIERO is unknown.

Deutsch, superior general;' Do- vant of God." We cite ROBERT ALLAN CHIERO to ap·. pear personally before the Tribunal of the Father O'Donnell said the inminican Father Gabriel B. Diocese of Fall River on Tuesday, February O'Do'nnell, postulator of the troduction of the cause is "very 25 at 10:30 a.m. at 887 Highland Avenue, cause and a professor of theology important for the Church in New Fall River, Massachusetts, to give testimony at the University of St. Thomas York" becal!se Rose Hawthorne io establish: Aquinas in Rome; and five other was a wi fe, mother and convert . Whether the nullity of the marriage sisters including the general c0l!n- who served "the most abject of exists in the Gomes·Chiero case? ' Ordinaries of the place or other pastors sufferers, those with incurable cil members. having the knowledge of the residence of Cardinal Egan said in a state- cancer." She exemplified the the above person, Robert Allan Chiero, must ment that the sisters are "known, "modern social Gospel," he said, see to it that he is properly advised in reo admired and loved by th,ousands adding, '~There's a heroism hidgard to this edictal citation. of the faithful, especially the den in her work." , (Rev.) Paul F. Robinson, O. Carm:, J.C.O. "It's important, given the 'families and friends'of cancer vicJudicial Vicar Given at the Tribunal, tims for whom they have cared crisis in the Church," that Fall River, Massachusetts with professional skill and unlim- 'people know that "ordinary on this the 4th day of February, 2003.

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A recent poignantstory in one of o.ur lotal newspapers related a most . tragic case of teen-age binge dri~king. In its de~ils and the,accompany" AN IRAQI KURDISH MAN , ing statistical reflection' it surf~ces a menacing problem that is truly READS FROM A PRAYER ·BOOK affecting homes and schools'across the nation. It's,not'a mere matter of teens simply being lured into the very fuzzy world ofalcoholism. Rather, BEFORE THE STAiu OF FRIit reflects a growing menace 'of self-infliction that is pemieating the DAY PRAYERS AT ARBIL IN lifeblood of our teen-agers. From various surveys and reports, the statisNORTHE;RN IRAQ RECENTLY. tics are frightening. A Columbia University study indicated that more, IRAQI KURDS, WHO ARE than five million high schoolers binge drink at least once a month. To PROTECTED FROM S,ADDAM 'get a clear focus on tfie problem one should reflect that binge drinking HUSSEIN'S REGIME BY THE for males is defineo as five or more consecutive 12-ounce beers, five or more four ounce glasses of wine or five or more shots of liquor straight UNITED NATIONS, WERE or in a mixed drink. For women, it was four or more drinks.

BRACING FOR A POSSIBLE What inflames this problem is its very real social issues and difficull;.S.:"LED ATIACK ON IRAQ. ties. If the facts ofthe study are valid, more'than a third of sixth-through (eNS PHOTO FROM ninth-graders obtain alcohol from their own homes: Many high school.

REUTERS) , seniors and juniors are allowed to drink and'are served drinks by their , own or a friend's parents. If one considers that individuals who begin drinking before the age of 15 are four times mo~likely to become "0 LORD, I BESEE,CH . alcohol dependent than those who begin drinking at age 21 or over, we YOU,.MAYYOUR EAR BE really can determine that we have a growing plague on our hands. Why ATTENTIVE TO THE parents allow this to happen should be one.of our major concerns. TIme and time again, so many binge-drinking p;uties take place in homes'· . . PRAYER OF YOUR SERwithout parents or guardians present. Doesn't this say somet~ing verY . VANT AND THE PRAYER OF sad about the desperate cCindition of family life in so very many areas of YOUR SERVANTS WHO our living? Yet, why can't parents be a help to their children in,this DELIGHT TO REVERE matter rather than a catalyst for their chi Idren 's self-qestruction? Binge drinking teens are more likely to die or'cause death in auto crashes. It is YOUR NAME" (NEHEMIAH also one of the reasons that lead many to suicide or involvement in 1:11). homicide cases. . .

Another study on this subject by the Harvard School.of IYblic Health showed some very interesting results that predicted which students. are . most likely to binge drink. Aside from domestic, alcohol related diffi.' culties, it was white students who were more than twice as likely to be binge drinkers compa~ed with other racial,or ethnic groups. The great. est concentration. in this demographic were students involved in athletics.-They were seen to be almost.one-and-a..:half-times more likely to be binge drinkers. On the college and university.level fraternity/sorority residents were four times as likely to be bjnge drinkers compared .with " other s t u d e n t s . ' One consolation in the Harvard study was more than significant, FATHER EUGENE HEMRICK ~. especially to religious families that are really trying to control this hor: defining or refining laws. Take for' nomination. .

CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE' ' Near where I live, Mother example the enormous time spent ror show in their own social grouping. It related that students who said . In conversation I had with a in recent years on liturgi.cal rules . Teresa of Calcutta'~ sisters devqte ' religious participation is not very important were more than twice as .' non~CatholiC woman who was So much time was spent on them their lives to a ministry to AIDS' likely to be binge drinke'rs than other students., The publishing of such facts and data should be an ongoing force il} contemplating marriage with a that it resurrected .an old joke victims. Near them is another'orCatholic, she confided she der of. nuns dedicated. to our media world. We simply. must try to do everything we can to help was having difficulty ac-. serving unwed mothers, and teens avoid this form of self-annihilation. It must begirt in the home: near this order is another .Within every paiish in. WashingWhen 'this fails, OUf schools and churches must be involved in educa- ~et~~~fh~ precepts of the dedicated to homeless tion our teens in the dangers of binge drinking. Our t~n-ag~rs' religious "Your church seems ton, D.C., or in the United States for people. education programs can play an important role in the.preventivepro- very preoccupied with that matter, you find lay people visWithin every parish in cess. Organizations such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving should b~ . laws: You/must go to M~ss, ittng hospitals, bringing food and Washington; D.C., or in the allowed into classrooms, no matter how difficult the situation may be iIi every Sunday, confess once' . che,er to shut-in p'ersons, doing hos- United States for that matany particular cOl1)m.unity , :. a year, receive. the. Eucha-, ter, you find lay people visGiven the uncertainty of our times, the terrors of ~he present, and the rist during Easter, observe pice wqrk and performing numerous iting hospitals, bringing -. food and cheer to shut-in skepticism of the future, teen-agers face very real problems. Add to this holy days of obligation and other work~ of mercy, fast and ilbstain,'.' spe 'repersons, doing hospice work die growing menace of binge drinking, and we have some very major marked. "And too, when performing numerous and di fficulties to face - and hopefully solve. Life is too precious to be snuffed your~hurch makes the news, it's about liturgists,which goes: What other works of mercy. . out by such horrendous evil. usually about some new rule it's, is the difference between a terrorIn fact, when wI:: look at the The Executive Editor considering," she added. . ist and a liturgist? You can nego- . Catholic Church in action; it is far " .

She said that in her church'she tiate with a terrorist! more than people fulfilling legal . Th~ word "hlW" is connected to institutional obligations. It is for~ . "worked in programs that help the poor and the elderly. This is . 'the l;:oncepts ofIoyalty and bond- ever hitting the streets and perwhere we focus most of our reli- ing. Laws ~ind us in the restrictive forming the law of love in awesense of forbidding us to actin cer- some ways. gion," she continued. .

As she spoke, I wondered ho~ tain waxs. On the other hand, laws If we look even closer; we will . O~FICIAlNEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF FALL RIVER many oth~fS see the Catholic help to create positive community, also find that m'any of the Church's Published weekly by the Catholic Press of the Diocese of Fall River Church primarily in terms of bonds, for when people act prop- members make a preferential op., . 887 Hig'hlanC1 Avenue· :'.. . _ P.O. BOX i. ' handing down laws, . erly, they tend ,to be more unified tion for the poor, meaning that they Fall River, MA 02720 . . Fall River, MA 02722-0007 It fs true that moral laws are and loyal to, each other. take very little for· themselves and Telephon~ 508-675-7151 FAX 508·675-7048 As much as the Catholic givethe restto those less fortunate fundamental toCatholic faith and ., {-mail: TheAnchor@,Anchornews.org that people whOgo to confession Church needs laws, it also needs than themselves. ' Send address changes .to,eo. Box, Call or use E-!1iail address, .spend that time confessing the to get out the· success storfes I wonder how'many more conbreaking of this ,or that law.. ' . about its law of love.

What our verts we would have to the CathoEXECUTIVE' EDITOR It is likewise true that every J:lon-Catholic. woman is not see- lic Church if we first introduced ~ev, Msgr. John F. Mbore tlme,Rome, makes a new law or ing or hearing are enough stories them to the law of love it follows EDITOR . NEWS EDITOR OFFICE MANAGER . changes one, it makes the news~, of Catholics who are doing the rather than Lo its 'i nsti tu tional Barbara M'. Rels.

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What a difference a century makes' If you take a peek at The An- most expensive ev~ryday i~ems nothing excited and intrigued me chor masthead on page one, in 1903 was a shotgun, costing a more than finding out that the you'll notice the Diocese of Fall Whopping $27. And the automo- very first World Series was River's centennial logo has bile was in its infancy in that'pre- played that year, and the Boston found a home there and will re- Fall River diocese year.

Pilgrims, later to become the Red main until the 100th birthday In 1903, Fall River, Taunton Sox in 1907, defeated the Pittscelebration next March, This fine and New Bedford were greattex- burgh Pirates five gamd to three publication will also include a tile or manufacturing metropo- 'in a nine-game series for the first pair of parish histories each week lises, The Seekonk area 'was , Major League Baseball champiin keeping with 'our look onship: back over the last century, - - - - - - - - - - - The lifestyles of our So, for all intents and purancestors a century ago poses, the celebrations were so very di fferent have begun. from ours, I find it very I thought it would be difficult to imagine livfun to take a look back to ing as they did in 1903, see what life was like in but I find it impossible

By Dave Jolivet ' our neck of the woods one to imagine having a hundred years ago in championship profes1903, the eve of the sional baseball team! In diocese's founding, I'm sure not strewn wi.th farms and Attleboro fact, before 'the Diocese of Fall many of our readers were alive was being rocked by frostquakes, River turned Sweet-I 6, the Pilthen, but many of our parents and where large sections of earth grims-Red Sox had won five grandparents called Southeastern , broke open, not because of seis- world championships!

Mqssachusells, Cape Cod and mic activity, but the result of exNow I'm not superstitious the Islands home at that time, treme temperature changes in the man, and I try not to believe in Theodore Roosevelt, the 26 th earth. ' curses, but truthfully the President of the United States, was The Cape Cod Canal was still Bambino has bugged me for all in office and closer to home, Mas- in the planning stages and the is- of my 40 years as a Red Sox fan. sachusells governor Winthrop lands of Nantucket and Martha's, Maybe, just maybe as we begin MUITay Crane gave way to newly Vineyard were being touted in 2003, the eve of the 100th anni-, elected John L. Bates, national magazines as premier versary of our fine diocese, the The average annual salary for' ,vacation spots for relaxation and Red Sox can repeat the feat pera middle class family (including health. And in 1903, President formed in 1903, (And if it takes income from working children) Roosevelt sent the ,first-ever tran- changing their name to' the Pilwas about $1,200. They spent soceanic communication and grims again, so b~ it. After all, around $350 a year on groceries, wireless telegraph message from there wiIf be seats on the Green $200 on clothing and $12 on edu- the United States to Europe from Monster this year, so nothing's cation, Federal employees could South Wellfleet to King Edmund really sacred.) , It's said history repeats itself. earn slightly more than $1,000 VII in England. per year, while teachers ($350), And yes, there were ,sports Can you imagine how much farmers ($277), an~ low-skilled back then too, a,Ithoughnothing more fun our diocesan centennial laborers ($500) earned consider- like we have today. Amateur ath-celebration will be if we're the ably less. letes provided most of the enter- reigning world champs at the While annual salarie's back ,tainment a century ago. Sports time? Better than a 53-cent Sears then can raise a few eyebrows to- fans followed college football & Roebuck hammer, isn't it?

Dave 10livet,editor'ofTheAn- ' day, so can the price tags on ev- and basketball teams by reading eryday items. In ,1903, a pound about them in the new~papers, chor, isaformersporjs writerlediof coffee cost 13 cents, a Sears and ice hockey was all the rage tor, and regularly gives onefan's & Roebuck hammer was 53 a few hundred miles to our north perspective of the unique world cents, a pair of curtains went for in Canada, of sports.

But of all the fact digging I Comments are welcome at $3.50 and a man's suit taxed the budget for $8,50, One of the did regarding the year 1903, dave;olivet@anchornews.org.

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My View From the Stands

Letter to the' Editor Editor: This leller is written in reSponse to Mary Ann Sorrentino's article on the 30th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion.

It is sad to see that after all these years she is still quick to defend this gruesome practi~e. Many women have been led by proabortion advocates to believe that killing the\r baby was their only choice. These women are also victims of abortion:, I support the methods of Mother Teresa, a symbol of charity and compassion. She offered'hope to women experiencing unplanned pregnancies, She offered them material support, resource connections, adoption options and love.

Women deserve better choices than those offered by the "Culture of Death" which promotes despair and encourages women to abort their children.

Pro-Life organizations follow Mother Teresa's example of unconditional love, offering women the help they need. With the hope and help available to women there is no reason that a women needs to have' an abortion. "Abortion destroys two lives, the life of the child and the conscience of the mother," said Mother Teresa, "Any country that ac'cepts abortion is not teaching its pepple to love but to use violence 'to get what they want."

Yes, Mary Ann Sorrentino, we Pro-Lifers do focus on the person of the unborn child because it exists' and we also know, that "women ai'e people too," Many of us Pro-Lifers' are women and that is why we are here to help.

W~en it comes to the issue of life and death, we choose life!

By the way, Ms. Sorrentino, as you well know, some of the stron- ' gest Right-To-Life advocates today were once pro-abortion, like

former abortionist Dr, Bernard Nathanson. Even the woman known as Jane Roe in theinfamou,s 1973 Supreme Court case that legalized abortion, is now Pro-Life, For help or more information call Massachusetts Citizens for Life at 617-242-4199..

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FATHER TIMOTHY P. Driscoll~as guest speaker at a recent meeting of the New Bedford Serra Club. From left are Brother Joseph Leonard; William E. Santos, fourth vice-president; Timothy E. Mitchell, president; Father Joseph Giunta; and Father Driscoll.

New Bedford Serra Club holds monthly meeting NEW BEDFORD' - The Serra Club of New Bedford met recently at White's of Westport for its monthly meeting. Father Timothy P. Driscoll of Immacu~ late Conception Church, here, was guest speaker. " Father Driscoll, ordained a priest in 1999, addressed the topic of vocations and some of the reasons why there is a drop in the number of men entering the priesthood. Within his address he spoke of family life today compared to 20 or 30 years ago and

the number of children in a typical household.

"Today, God still calls young people to the priesthood or religious life,'" said Father Driscoll, "even though it is more difficult to hear the call because of all the noise and distractions of (nodern , life."

The Serra Club is an international organization which aims to foster vocations to the priesthoQd, diaconate and religious life. For more information call 508-993'路9179.

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On December 10, 1925, Our Lady ~ppeared to Sister Lucia , (seer of Fatima) and spoke these words: "Announce in my name that I promise to assist at the hour ofdeath with the graces necessary for the salvation oftheir souls, all those who on the first Saturday of five consecuti~e months shall: 1. Go to confession; 2. Receive Holy Communion; 3. Recite the 'Rosary (5 decades); and 4. Keep me company for 15 minutes while meditating on the 15 mysteries ofthe Rosary, with the intention of making reparation to me."

In a spirit of reparation, the above conditions are each to be preceded by the words: "In reparation for the offenses committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary:' Confessions may be made during 8 days before or after ttle first Saturday, and Holy Communion may be received at either the morning or evening Mass on the first Saturday.

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I've always marveled 'at how told'her about Padre Pio, our relalife brings unexpected surprises, tive?" they. asked D' Andrea's fasometimes one that is exactly ther. They then took the picture what you need. Just before Christ- down and gave it to Mrs. mas 2002 I met an old acquain- ' D' Andrea.as a gift. tance I hadn't seen in ATTLEBORO- A Mass and March 20-23at Mount Saint Mafy's several years. Anthony healing service will be celebrated Seminary, Emmitsburg; Md. The D' Andrea 'and I both

by La Sale~te Father Richard Lavoie weekend offers an opportunity to see happened to be visiting life in a seminary, speak with men at the La SaletteShline February 23 wllo are answering God's call, the Abbey of Regina at 2 p.m, spend time in prayer, relaxation anq Laudis it( Bethle'hem, . exercise; 'and possibly receive', Conn.

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By Antoinette Bosco , usual "How's everywill be held February 28 LO March may be asking of y,ou. For informathing??,' . talk, when 2 at Cathedral Camp. Emmaus'is a tion call Father Kevin A. Cook at D' Andrea handed me a 508-993-4704 or E-mail co-educational weekend offeling an holy card with an unopportunity for young adults to ex- kcook27@yahbo.com.

In the next 70 'years, Padre Pio usual likeness of Padre Pio: in, pelience God's love and share in a gro'file, as' a young priest.

I acwould become known worldwide MISCELLANEOUS - The Chiistian community. For'more incepted it· gladly, telling him.I . as a saintly man who revealed Life 'and Family Ministry Office of fOimation call 508-822~6549. would send it to my son Sterling, Christ to all around him. Before' .the Diocese of Providence, R.I., is a retired Illinois state policema.n. his· death in 1968, he gained a FALL RIVER:""':" Catholic So- ,offeling'a Rachel's Y;ineyard retreat' worldwide reputation for such Sterling, who has had a defibrilcial Services seeks volunteers to for women or men who are struglator in his chesr-for II years to ,spiritual gifts as miraculous and spirigling with the emotional teac~ English as a second language, control a serious heart condition, healings, visions, bi-Iocation anc! civics in the Attleboro, Cape tual pain of abortion, March 28-30.

Cod, -Fall River, New 'Bedford and For more information caIl Donna' is very' devoted to Padre Pio. I (bringing him visibly, if not Taunton areas, Prior teaching exp~­ Warner weekdays at 40 1-331-4463 asked D' An~rea to pr~y for. my 'physically, to a person in need of , spiritual help), uncanny insights .lienee is not necessary 'and training or evenings/weekends at 40 I ~785-, son.

He nodded; and'then, surprisinto people's lives and, -most asor E-mail wi 11 be provided. For more informa- 9625, ing me, said, "Padrt< Pio was my . rounding of all, receiving the stigrachels vi neyard @dioceseof ' tion call 508-674-4681. 'cousin." He explained-that the' mata --:. bearing unexplained providence.arg. relationship came. from his wounds like'those ofCh·rist. This MANSFIELD - Saint Mary's grandfather's side. Then he, told extraordinary priest was canonNORTH FALMOUTH"'::" The Church invites all to join them for a me a story about Jhe holy card: ized June 16, 2002.' ' ' family rosary February 20 at 9:~0 Distlict V meeting of the Cape and _ Back in 1929', his father took The photo given to D' Andrea's a.m, and February 27 at 7 p.m. in' Islands Council of CatholiC Women, the fa[llily room. For more infOlma- wiil be heldFebruary 23 at i :30 p.m. his mo~her, who was not Italian, mother shows a pensive young tion call Linda Loeffler at 508-337-' at Saint Elizabeth Seton Church. , to Pietrelcina, the village where man just before he entered the ' ,Irene Costello. will speak about the Padre Pio-was born, to meet rcla- Friary of Our Lady of Grace in 6015. abandoned children ofRomania. For tives there. She noti<;ed a picture San, Giovanni Rotbndo, on a last MASHPEE - A series of four' more information call Peg Mullin at on a mantle and asked who the, visitto his hometown;Pietrelcina. "holy ,man" was. "Haven~t 'you It was on a mantle in their family Natural Family Planning Classes 508-428-8694. will be taught by the Co.uple to NORTH ,FALMOUTH ~ A Couple League beginning April.26 at I p.m. at Chlist the King Parish. Cancer Support. Group will meet For more information call Celina FebruaIy' ,19 at 7· p.m. at'St. Elizabeth Seton Church. For more inforDelia-MOIte ai 508-833:953~. 'mation call 508-56~-171Q; It was just a' matter of time, we "contract ildve'rtisers" and thereMASHPEE - The Third OrSOMERSET - A' holy hour ali k!}ew, before "singles seeking fore in less need of this kind of der of Catme!ites will meet FeblU~Iry 16 at ?:30 p.m. in St. Jude's for vocations will be heId Februmy" . singles" advertising m.ade its way ethics evaluation.

Such personals advertising.in reChapel at Chlist the King Church 20 at 7:30 p.m. inSt. Thomas More into the Catholic press. Ali infor prayer, rosary and study. For Church. It will inciudeprayer, song creasing nu:mber of Catholic ligious publications was scrutinized more infOlma~ion call Donie Cawley ana Benediction of the Blessed Sac-; newspapers, it seems, are smiling by members of the Ro~dkill Theofondly oli advertising rament. RefreshmentS will follow. at 508-477-2798.. space for -:-and n;venue STOUGHTON -A Mass and from -:- Catholics' wishMISCELLANEOUS - The next Retrouvailie weekend will be healing service will be celebrated ing' to meet other Cathoheld Aplil 4-6 and oIlers couples a by Father Joseph P. McDennotr licsfor dating, campa'nchance to heal and renew troubled Sunday at 2 p.m: at Immaculate ionship and"maybe even maniages. Rediscover yourself and Conception Church: For more infor- , "a 'long-term relationship." ' your' spouse and a loving relation- mationcall781-762:2029. , One challenge is, ship in maniage. For more inf01ma~

By Dan Morris tion call 1-800470-2230 or the DiWEST HARWICH- The Pet- though, that there is little ocesan Office of Family MinistlY at petual" ~doration Chapei' at Holy, in the w:ay' of clarity for Trinity Church, Route' 28, invites deciphering just what these per5087999-6420. people,to spend <til hour or two in sonal ads' words connote at times. logical Roundtable at a recent meetMISCELLANEOUS - The prayer. This regional chapel of the' It. seems Catholic; papers ing. Here are 'some tenuous and Diocese of Fall River is inviting men mid-.cape area depends on th~ sup- should offer more thal}transla- . tongu~-in-cheek potential translawho may feel a calling to the pliest- port of people. For.more infoimation tions ofabbreviati,6ns to aid read- , tions for Catholic personal ads: ers.I(s helpful to have a little box , From women's ads: hood to a weekend of discemment call JaneJanneli at 508-430-0014. .that explains that "SM" means "Open-minded": Can take or "single 'male,'~ but what does it. leave hand-holding during the mean when, sonieone, for ex- Our Father. ample; uses the ~ords "weight "Young at heart": Has proportionate to height"? autographed photo of Pius XII in' CENTERVILLE - A Mass, remembrance, service personnel First, there's the question ofa hall.

"Enjoy long walks on beach": will be celebrated SLlOday atOur as well as family and friends of CatholiC publication encouraging, Lady of Victory. Church in honor those who serve overseas are in- by default, its readers to judge' one Hope you cannot afford airfare to ' of the courageous men and vited to call the, paris,h o,ffice 'an.other by how wide ~r t?ll they 'Hawaii. ' "Moderate drinker": Will women, here and abroad, who where an "honor roll," is being might be. Of cours~, thiS does not stand guard .for freedom's sake. prepared. A tree of remembrance" apply 'to large department-store watch your consumption like a " ' , Refreshments will follow in', the is also being planned and ph()tos _ advertising w}th professional 'hawk. religiolls education lobby down- may be dropped off at the parish models or to advertisers of health, . "Old-fashioned": You pay for office. For more information call .clubs that feature the sleekest of dinner. ' stairs.. , ' "Good dancer a plus": Did not 508-428-6664. human forms. These latter are . In preparation for this special

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home in New York until Mrs. D' Andrea died in 1984, and then was passed down to D' Andrea, ~ father of eight, whose wife Pat was afflicted with two brain tumors. "I prayed specifically to Padre Pio for ,her life, and she liyed two more years," D' Andrea told me.

The photo of his revered cousin that he cherished was cracked " but intact. At the suggestion of a friend and with the help of his daughter, Monica, a calligrapher, he had the old print restored and the prayer cards printe~1. Now D' Andrea keeps a list of all of who have asked for prayers to Padre Pio, distributing the card with the unique photo.

Amos Miller, director of the..

Padre Pio Prayer Group that meets at St. John, Cantius Church in Chicago, also will be distributing the cards.,Thanks to a request from D'Andrea, this group will' be praying for my son Sterling, who lives south of Chicago.

D' Anprea told me many re~ markable stories of Padre Pip's ' intercession to help someone he has personally witnessed. "No-, body could rnake up these stories," he said, adding that he no\,\' lives according to Padre Pio's axiom, "Pray, hope and don't worry!"

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take ballroom dancing lessons because she wanted to audition for a , remake of "Grease."

"Love reading the Bible": Prone to start sentences wi th phrases like, "As Paul says.in First Corinthians reflecting on his experiences in Ephesus ...."

"Love my parish": If you don't pa~s a onceoverby her pastor, say' goodbye, "Good sense of hu, mor": Open to dating converts.

From men's ads: "Professional": Has a job: "Mature": lias a job. ;'Dependabie": Has a·job.

"Good provider": Has a joband chtldren at home.

"Adventures0f!le": Unemployment just ran out.

"Good listener"': New hearing aids.

"Spiritual": Cousin is a Jesuit. ' "Very spiritual": Brother is a .Dominican: .-- ','Catholic eduyation": Can tell , stories about getting smacked by' Sister McStern during CCO classes.

"Friendship first": Movie and dinner is Dutch treat.

Comments are welcome. Email Uncle Dan at cnsuncleOl @yahoo.com.

The end of 'I'm personally opposed, but....'

In an editorial issue marking the bishop confronted the probthe thirtieth anniversary of Roe lem of California Governor Gray v. Wade, the National Catholic Davis's insistence that he was Reporter urged the U.S. bishops proud to be a "pro-choice Cathoto "find a way to work produc- lic." After recounting the efforts tively with pro-choice Catholics of Governor Davis's pastor to get in high office," arguing that pro-abortion Catholic politicians "should not face banishment from public events on Catholic soil because of their public poli.cy views, nor should they fear refusal

By George Weigel at the communion rail."

"Quiet respect, not burnt bridges, is both the prudent and productive him to examine his conscience course of action," the Reporter and think through the anomalies counseled. of his position, Bishop Weigand As that issue of the NCR was noted that the governor had conhitting mail boxes and news tinued to insist that his pr.o-aborstands, Bishop William Weigand tion position was authentically of Sacraniento was taking a dra- Catholic. The bishop then said matically different tack. At the' what had to be 'said: Pro-Life Mass at Blessed Sacra"As your bishop, I have to say ment Cathedral on January 22, clearly that anyone - politician

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or otherwise - who thinks it is acceptable for a Catholic to be pro-abortion is in very great error, puts his or her soul at risk, and is not in good standing with the Church. Such a person should have the integrity to acknowledge this and choose on his own volition to abstain from receiving Holy Communion until he has a change of heart."

Governor Davis's spokesman, Russ Lopez, said that the governor "would not back down" and criticized Bishop Weigand for "telling the faithful how to practice their faith." One wonders what Mr. Lopez imagines bishops are for. Moreover, 0lle wonders whether the National Catholic Reporter agrees with Mr. Lopez and Governor Davis.

The incongruity of the NCR's claim that abortion is merely an-

Does .Israel have God-given right to disputed territory?

Q. The book of Genesis, as much as what occurred in the Chapter 17, seems to say that the time before Christ.

Q. I w~uld like information Jews have a God-given right to the territories in dispute be- about interfaith marriages. I am tween the Palestinians and Israelis. Is this indeed the fact?

It is my understanding that the Palestinians settled and lived in these lands for hunBy Father dreds of years, and the Israelis want to take John J. Dietzen the land for their own homes. If the Scriptures are to be taken literally, the product of such a marriage. should the Palestinian Arabs My Catholic grandfather never simply yield to the Jewish set- spoke to my mother after her tlers and give up their homes? marriage in 1936. When the children were born, he claimed we (Illinois) A. What you say about Genesis were bastards and of no concern is true. As God formed Abraham to him.

I knew him by sight since I and his descendants into his "chosen people," he is believed to have resembled him, but when I rode destined them for the territory on a bus with him he never comprising and surrounding the spoke. How does this extend God's love to everyone, all of us present state of Israel.

The cohesiveness they devel- made in his image?

Only the Catholic Church oped, !.!nder the covenants between God and the people, would be one hinders us from being a family. way God prepared the theological When will I no longer be a basand social conditions for the sav- tard in the eyes of the Church?

Sometime in the 21st century? ing message and work of Jesus.

Some Jewish people feel this (Massachusetts)

other "public policy issue" was driven home by the Congrega. tion for the Doctrine of the Faith's recent "Doctrinal Note on Some Questions Regarding the Participation of Catholics in Political Life." Its stodgy title notwithstanding, the '.'Doctrinal Note" should mark the end of Cuomoism in the U.S. Ch'urch: the attempt, primarily by Catholic Democrats, to finesse the abortion issue by declaring oneself "personally opposed" to abortion but equally opposed to "imposing my values" in a "pluralistic society."

The "Doctrinal Note" shreds this preposterous claim in two ways. First, it unabashedly teaches that not all issues are equal. Some questions cut to the very foundations of justice in a society; legal protection for the inconvenient unborn and the burdensome elderly is one of them.

This is not a debate about paving the interstates or expanding national forests; it's a debate to determine whether there really is justice for all in America. Secondly, the "Doctrinal Note" teaches that the Catholic defense of the right to life is "not a question of 'confessional values.'" The Church's teaching . about the right to life is grounded in principles accessible to anyone willing to think through a moral argument. The Church's defense of the right to life, in other words, is genuinely public in character.

Catholics have a "duty to be morally coherent," the "Doctri-

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nal Note" states, and Governor Gray Davis isn't. Neither is Representative Nancy Pelosi, the new Democratic minority leader in the House of Representatives.

Neither are Senators Biden, Collins, Daschle, Dodd, Harkin, Kennedy, Kerry, Leahy, Mikulski, Murray, Reed, and inany others on both sides of Capitol Hill (not to mention the several governors' mansions and state legislatures). "Pro-choice Catholicism" is morally incoherent. ''I'm personally opposed, but.. .." is just as morally incoherent, and its incoherence is compounded by its profound misunderstanding of the relationship between moral truth and democratic politics. Would "I'm personally opposed, but.. .." have been an acceptable stance ·on apartheid?

President Bush has announced his firm support for bans on partial-birth abortion and on all forms of human clon-. ing. Some Catholics in Congress will vote against these 'measures. In the aftermath of such derelictions of duty, whether their bishops take public, pastoral stands similar to Bishop Weigand's will tell us something important about the nerve and the moral authority of the American episcopate.

George Weigel is a seniorfellow of the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington,

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divine plan still validates their claim to the land. My conviction, and the position of official statements by the Catholie Church, is that the Old Testament theological claim has little or no direct relevance to the present situation.

Settlement of the contlicts in that part of the world must be reached on the same basis of political, economic and social justice as might lead' to the resolution of any other such dispute.

Clearly, that would require consideration of what has happened during the past 2,000 years at least

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The following are the first in a seri~s ofhistorical ske~ches ofthe parishes comprising the Diocese of Fall River, founded in 1904. The series will run in chronological order from oldest to newest parish, according to diocesan archives, concluding in March, 2004, the centennial anniversary ofthe diocese.

St. Lawrence Martyr Parish, New Bedford

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NEW BEDFORD - The first Catholics t.o come to New Be<iford arrived in 1805 from Ireland. That was only two years after the first Catholic Church was ·built in Boston by Bishop Jean Lefebvre de Cheverus, ·who in 1803 had been named bishop of the New England territory by Pope Pius VII. The opportumty to worship in the New Bedford area was exceedingly limited. Bishop Cheverus visited the Whaling City in 1811 and perhaps once or twice afterwards, and he sent a priest to town every several months from Boston or Newport, R.I. to say Mass, hear confessions and administer other sacraments.

One of those was Augustinian -Father Philip L¥iscey, who, in March of 1821 bought a piece of land at Allen and Dartmouth streets. The unpretentious wooden church he built for $800 was name St. Mary's. It was later abandoned and the congregation in 1847 moved into a more substantial former church building at Pleasant and School streets. In August 1871 a new church,

--Corpus Christi Parish, East Sandwich EAST SANDWICH - From a Mass celebrated in John Doyle's parlor in 1829 to the soaring, Romanesque house of worship to be dedicated next fall, Corpus Christi Parish has a long and illustrious history.

The first.pastor, Father Wtlliani Tyler, purChased a small plot of land in Depot Square in Sandwich .on which a wood frame church was erected. It was dedicated to St. Peter in September 1830.

The young parish struggled for many years until an upswing of pC9sperity brought Irish immigrants to w<;lrk in the Glass Factory. Outgrowing its· quarters, pastor Father Wtlliam Moran begal} con-· struction of a larger church on Church Street which was completed and dedicated . in June 1865.

In the interim, the original church was moved to Jarves Street where it became a small group of shoppes. A plaque remains on the building's front wall commemorating the building as the first Catholic Parish on Cape Cod. Later, after a fierce storm demolished the new church's steeple, it was replaced with a small bell tower. But the parish's. problems were only beginning. A. fire damaged the interior of the church, which was subsequently repaired. However, an infamous nor'easter, remembered as the "Portland Gale" came shortly thereafter and the structure was abandoned in 1899.

The pastor at the time, Father Patrick McKenna, initiated plans for a new church to be built on Jarves Street and it was dedicated in July- 1901. It was at this point that the name was changed from St.

Peter's Church to Corpus Christi. This handsome brick building in the center of Sandwich Village served several. generations of parishioners for almost 100 years.

After being sold by the diocese, that church and rectory have become the elegant Belfry Inn and Restaurant.

By 1985, the newly appointed pastor, Father George W. Coleman, (now Msgr.

Coleman, administrator of the Fall River diocese), found it necessary to strengthen the church's weakened structure. But it was apparent that the growing number of parishioners had outgrown that space.

The pastor envisioned a complex that would provide facilities for the celebration of Mass, for religious education and for meetings of the various parish committees and groups.

With that in mind, a parcel of land off Quaker Meeting House Road in East Sandwich was acquired. The clearing of the land began in 1989 and in December 1990 the new Parish Center was blessed and opened and Masses were said there..

In August 1994, when then Father Coleman was appointed vicar general and moderator of the Curia by Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM 'Cap., he was succeeded as pastor by Father Marcel H. Bouchard.

Beginning in June 1995, Father Bouchard began what was to become an annual celebration of the feast of Cor- . pus Christi, complete with special liturgy, processions, a Parish Family Picnic, and other events. Two years later, on June 1, 1997, the feast was celebrated in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of Father Bouchard's ordination to the

erected on a.larger parcel including land off Hillman Street" was dedicated in the name of St. Lawrence. , The years in between found many other parishes founded in the New Bedford area to meet the demands of the growing Catholic population with diverse ethnic,roots.

In the decade from 1992 to present, the Jrighlight of the 1990s for St. Lawrence's was the establishment of a mission in the parish by the Missionaries of Charity founded by Mother Teresa of Calcutta. .

Newly arrived Bishop Sean O'Malley, 'OFM Cap., inaugurated their work in New Bedford in 1992 and the sisters in 1994 moved their convent to 556 County Street, directly across the sjreet from the church. The sisters conducted a shelter for homeless women and children, a food pantry and other olJtreach ser..: vices for the inner city.

Mother Teresa herself visited her sisters and attended Mass in St.Lawrence's on June 14, 1995, with overwhelming crowds at- ' tending.

In Decembe~ 1996, Bishop O'Malley presided at a Mass to mark the 175th anniversary of the parish's founding. The liturgy also celebrated the completion of several renovation projects in the school and church. ' In June 1997, Father John P. Driscoll, longtime pastor of St. Lawrence's, observed the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesth09d.

The parish was deeply saddened by the death of parochial vicar Father Thomas E. O'Dea in 1999. Known affectionately as ''The Apostle of County Street," he came to St. Lawrence in March of 1971. He was noted for his warm and open manner of communication, his keen recollection of persons and events, and his great dedication to serving the parish community and students and faculty of Holy Family-Holy Name School for more than 27 years.

Father Driscoll retired in June _2001 after 29 years of service as pastor. He was known for his steadfast support of Catholic eduTum to page'13 ..:.... St. Lawrence

priesthood. . ,Uriburu, Deacons Robert Alence, David Events that day culminated with the R. Boucher, Arthur LaChance Jr., and welcome announcement that construction Dennis G. O'Connell. Deborah Boucher of a new church would begin. is director of religious education; Annie In the intervening years, under Father Sullivan is director of Youth Ministry, and Bouchard's guidance, parishioners have Sacred Hearts Sister Doreen Donegan diparticipated in the planning, designing rects pastoral ministry to the sick. James and building of the beautiful, 1,500-seat ' N. DeFranceso is director of music and church which crowns a knoll overlook- liturgy. . ing Cape Cod Bay. Corpus,Christ Parish is at 324 Quaker Slated to be dedicated on August 31, Meeting House Road, with a mailing adthe parish looks forward joyfully to great dress of P.O. Box 1170, East Sandwich, festivities and a ceremonial procession in MA 02537~2170. It can be contacted by which a yet unknown bishop will lead the' calling 508-888-0209; by FAX at 508or by E-mail at congregation into its new house of wor- 888-8961; ship. ccparish@capecod.net. You can visit the Website at Besides pastor Father Bouchard, the parish's parish is served by parochial vicars Fa- www.corpuschristiparish.orgl. thers John M.Murray .and Ezequie.I

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NEW YORK - The following are video capsule reviews from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Office for Film and Broadcasting. Theatrical movies on video have a U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops classification and Motion Picture Association of America rating.

"The Banger Sisters" (2002) .

Disagreeable comedy in which two legendary rock In' roll groupies from the 1960s, one a down-and-out middleaged bartender (Goldie Hawn) and the other an uptight socialite ashamed of h'er past (Susan Sarandon), reconnect after decades, trying to understand each other's now-differing lifestyles.

With hackneyed characterizations, writer-director Bob Dolman's clunky, forced narrative is predictable from the start, and the film's suggestion that promiscuity is liberating is more than a bit off-putting. Some· sexual encounters and several sexual references, fleeting frontal nudity, a benign depiction of promiscuity, brief drug content and some rough language and profanity. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Office for Film and Broadcasting classification is A-IV - adults with reservations. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is R - restricted. (Fox) "Formula 51" (2002) Crass combination of pulpcri me potboi IeI' and screwball comedy in which a greedy American chemist (Samuel L. Jackson) in England is caught in a web of double-crosses over his formula for a blue concoction promising unparalleled ecstasy.

While action director Ronny Yu's action sequences are impressive, much of the violent mayhem is gratuitous and his frequent resorting to toilet humor is more than a bit off-putting. Excessive violence, rec,urring drug abuse, a sexual encounter and much rough language. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Office for Film and Broadcasting classification is 0 - morally offensive.

The Motion Picture Association of America rating is R - restricted. (Columbia TriStaI') "The Long Walk Home"

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The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG - parental guidance suggested. (Artisan) "The Master of Disguise"

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Dreadfully dull comedy in which a man (Dana Carvey) 'who comes from a long line of highly skilled camouflage artists .must save his kidnapped father from a dastardly thief planning to steal the world's most pre~ cious treasures. Directed by Perry Andelin Blake and cowritten by Carvey, the film depends solely on Carvey's uninspired mimicking abilities, dragging on interminably and completely devoid of even a mildly involving story line. Some crass expressions and humqr with sporadic slapstick violence. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Office for Film and Broadcasting classification is AIl - adults and adolescents.

The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG - parental guidance suggested. (Columbia TriStaI') "Sweet Home Alabama"

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High-spirited tale in which a small-town Southern girl (Reese Witherspoon) hides the truth about her previous marriage and humble Southern roots in hopes of marrying an up-and-coming politician whose mother is the mayor of New York City. Directed in breezy fairy-tale manner by Andy Tennant, the movie suggests following your heart and being true to yourself, but plays fast and loose with the main character's attitude toward the sanctity of marriage. Some alcohol abuse, mild profanity and homosexual references. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Office for Film and Broadcasting classification is AIII - adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 - parents are strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. (PG-13) (Touchstone) "Who Is Cletis Tout?" (2002) Unusual romantic comedy in which an escaped convict (Christian Slater) assumes the identity of a marked man and must prove to a hit man (Tim Allen) that he's (1990) not the guy he's been sent to kill.

The 1955 bus boycott by· Despite having an original love blacks in Montgomery, Ala., story and creative jewel heist, forces a wealthy white socialite writer-director Chris Vcr Weil's (Sissy Spacek) to see her long- script, which is partly derived suffering black maid (Whoopi from other tilms, is hurt by disGoldberg) as a person and not appointingly flat performances. just a personal convenience. Di- An intense sexual situation, brief rected by Richard Pearce, the nudity, recurring violence, disleads give shining performances turbing images of corpses, some ,hut its attempt· to contrast a homosexual references, and spohlack and a white family is radic rough language. The U.S. flawed by one-di mensional ·Conference of Catholic Bishops' characterizations. Numerous ra- Office for Film and Broadcastcial epithets and brief violence. ing classification is A-III The U.S. Con ference of Catho- adults. The Motion Picture Aslic Bishops' Office for Film and sociation of America rating is R Broadcasting classification is A- - restricted. (Paramount)

FANN WONG, Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson star in a scene from Touchstone Pictures' "Shanghai Knights." (CNS photo ·from Touchstone Pictures)

'Shanghai Knights' is madcap action comedy film

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CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

NEW YORK - Following up their Wild West buddy picture "Shanghai Noon," Jackie Chan's Chon Wang and Owen Wilson"s Roy O'Bannon regroup in olde London to become "Shanghai Knights" (Touchstone).

In an overly violent opening in 1887 China, Wang's sister Lin (Fann Wong) survives an attack, but their Imperial Guard father is murdered and the emperor's seai stolen.

Vengeance in her heart, Lin trails the kiHeI' to London and writes Wang to leave his sheriff's post in Nevada and join her. On the way, Wang stops in New York and picks up Roy, who's been reduced to what he calls a "waiter-gigolo."

Their prey is British Lord Rathbone (Aidan Gillen), who put a dagger in Wang's father in exchange for a newfangled machine gun that Wu Chan (Donnie Yen) and his Boxers will use on the royal 'family, making Rathbone heir to the throne.

As directed by David Dobkin, the movie knows better than to take itself at all seriously. Its broad comic vein gradually makes all the physical confrontations look more fantastic than realistic, yet the opening murders are unsettling. The same goes for the loud, bouncy music that tells us we are supposed to be highly amused by the swordfights and martial-arts mayhem, but it's a little too vicious to be just fun, especially as it's aimed at the younger audience.

However, on the level of mindless escapism, the two guys have odd-couple chemistry, and between Wilson's motor mouth and Chan's nying feet the

IC~S ~'(()vii(e ICallf)~UIII(e~ NEW YORK (CNS) - The following are capsule' reviews of movies recently reviewed by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Office for Film and Broadcasting.

"Deliver Us From Eva" (Focus)

action comedy barrels right along~ Production val: ues are high, so famed London landscapes like Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum and Big Ben have been re-created in the Czech R~public and feature prominently in the plot. Special effects make Fann'i; Lin seem like a dazzlingly airborne martial artist, perhaps to compensate for her few facial expressions.

The movie plays with its time frame, using contemporary music and slang.expressions as the cowboys tear a swath through prim and proper London.

It also winks at the Jack the Ripper legend, Sherlock Holmes and a couple of future stars such as Gene Kelly and Charlie Chaplin, not to mention a takeoff of a famous Buster Keaton scene during the Big Ben climax.

Though pushing 50, Chan is still game for slap~ stick gymnastics, incorporating props like vases and bumbershoots into his choreographed fights. Wilson plays the wily womanizer ready to settle down with Lin, much to Wang's distress. The director seems loathe to cut out any silly shenanigans or extended chase scenes, resulting in an overlong movie, but one which moviegoers looking for broad comedy without any brain strain may find to their liking.

Due to frequent stylized violence, some sexual innuendo and an instance of profanity, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Office for Film and Broadcasting classification is A-III - adults.

The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 - parents are strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.. .

Unconvincing comedy in in which an ad exec (Matthew which three guys pay a ladies man McConaughey) b9asts he can (LL Cool J) to woo the busybody, make a magazine columnist'(Kate older sister (Gabrielle Union) of Hudson) fall for him in 10 days, their wives and girlfriend so she unaware that for her next advice will have less time to meddle in column she .intends to make him their relationships. Director Gary dump her in the same time frame.

Hardwick has an appealing cast Donald Petrie directs a contrived with sassy dialogue to spare, but and unconvincing battle-of-thethe script takes a ludi~rous turn sexes comedy that lacks sparkling before its predictable wrap-up. . dialogue. Sexual references, fleetImplied affairs,' some crass sexual ing violence, some rude slang exdialogue and expressions, and pressions and occasional profanminimal profanity. The U.S. Con- ity. The U.S. Conference of ference of Catholic Bishops' Of- Catholic Bishops' Office for Film fice for Film and Broadcasting and Broadcasting classification is classification is A-III ~ adults. A-III - adults. The Motion PicThe Motion Picture Association of ture Association of America ratAmerica rating is R - restricted. ing is PG-13 - parents are strongly cautioned. Some mate"How to Lose a Guy in 10 rial may be inappropriate forchilDays" (Paramount) Drawn-out romantic comedy dren under 13.

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U.S. religious criticize embassy's use of theologian to defend war

By JOHN NORTON CAlliOUC NEWS SERVICE

A PORTRAIT of William C. McCool, one of the' seven astronauts,who lost their lives when the Columbia space shuttle disintegrated over Texas, is displayed at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sweet Name of Mary in Guam. Residents of th~U.S. territory remembered McCool as a life-loving student who attended middle school and some high school there while his father served as a U.S. naval aviator. (CNS photo by Paul Borja) . .. . .

Priest who bapti.zed McCool a Catholic recalls a hero's life

By MARK ZIMMERMANN CAlliOUC NEWSSERVIC;:E

years in the serVice, recognized that he needed more in his life, that he could be a better husband and father "by .

WASHINGTON - The priest who baptized space . putting his life more into Christ's hands."

The priest said McCool was "awakeningto more spirishuttle pilot Willie McCool, and who granted him absolution shortly before his ship Columbia lifted off into tual strength," and in 1993 he was baptized, confinned space, said the astronaut died as he lived -as a hero. and received·first Communion in the Catholic faith.

Interviewed two days'after the space shuttle ColumMcCool's wife, Lani, is a prayerful woman, Father biadisintegrated FeblUary I after re-entry into the Earth's Barry said. "She played the harp. That was a way of atmosphere, Father John Ban)' said of the seven astro- praying for her. She would talk a lot with her sons (Sean, . - Christopher and Cameron) about nauts aboard, "They're heroes, ~-......, God. She felt that Willie becomwhether they died doing it, or lived d<;>ing it." . ing one with them in the CathoThe pastor of Our Lady's lic faith would complete things, Church at Medley's Neck, loreally bring them together. She cated in Leonardtown in southfelt the need for God to protect them and watch over them.'" em Maryland, recalled an early. ·In Texas, the McCool family I 990s chance meeting with the future astronaut, as the ptiest belongs to St. Bemadette Parish was jogging and McCool, a disin the Houston suburb ofClear tance IUnner, stopped to chat Lake. City. . with him.

This Januat)', during the week of the Columbia's launch, the McCool, who would go on priest was invited to join to become a Navy comm,mder, McCool's family in FIotida as a was working as a test pilot at guest of the space shuttle crew. the nearby Patuxent River Naval Air Station, and FaUler They gathered at a beach house neat· the Cape Canaveral liftoff Ball)' was then a youngassociate pliest at St. Aloysius Parsite for a traditional fat'ewell dinish in Leonardtown. ner, a batbecue forthe astronauts, "He said he'd been contemtheir families and close friends.

Later that evening, the ptiest plating becoming Catholic for prayed over McCool, 41, and a while:He said his family was gave him absolution in the sacCatholic- his wife was Catholic and their three kids were beSEAN AND Laili McCool give in to rament of reconciliation. That ing rllised Catholic, so (he felt) tears during a memorial service at the was the last time he saw him in it was about time he joined Johnson Space Center in Houston. person.

The next day, family memthem," the pliest remembered Mother and 'son mourned their loss of in an interview with the Catho- William C. McCool and the six other bers and friends toured the space center, and on Januat)' 16 they. lic Standard, newspaper of the astronauts who perished over the skies were positioned in stands in a Washington Archdiocese. wildlife area, in sight of birds Father Barry said he in- of Texas. (CNS photo from Reuters) overhead and alligators in the structed McCool in the faith at the patish and often at. the pilot's family home at the water, as they watched the space shuttle blast off.

Father Barry said the liftoff was an awesome sight, . naval base, where the F-18 he flew was parked in the as the shuttle rocketed skywat'd. At that moment, the. hangar across the street.

The pilot, a San Diego native who graduated second priest stood beside McCool's pat'ents, and watched as in his class at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, proud tears rolled down their'faces.

And the priest thought to himself how in some ways Md., approached his instl1ldion with enthusiasm.

"He was moving at light speed, taking it all in this was the second launch in McCool's life, how the quickly," the priest recalled, saying that McCool, al- - astronaut's conversion to the faith was in itself a launch ready a good, disciplined man from his upbringing and heavenwat'd:

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ROME - A group ofAmetican NichOlson told CNS in Janual)' religious supetiors and theologians that he arranged Novak's visit "to wrote to U.S. Ambassador to the try to enlighten the dialogue" on justVatican Jim Nicholson tQ protest his war theory at the Vatican, where a enlistment of. a U:S. theologian to growing ChOIUS ofofficials in recent defend the idea of "preventive Wat·" months has wamed against resolvto Vatican officials. ing the Iraqi dis.a1mament problem In a letter faxed to Nicholson last , through military means and has re-.yeek, the group said the theologian, jected the notion of a "preventive Michael Novak, varied from the war." "almost unanimous" Church conIn its letter to Nicholson, the demnation ofa new war. on Iraq and group said it was very concemed he said his "appointment" by the em- had "selected one theologian to repbassy seemed to violate the prin- resent. the U.S. Catholic ciple of separation of church and community's position on the moralstate.. ity of this war without any consu ItaThe group chided the ambassa- . tion with the recognized Catholic dor for not consulting with U.S. leaders in the United States," who Church leaders in his choice of have eonsistently rejected moral jus-· Novak and urged Nicholson to "rep- tification for war on Iraq. . resent the full voice of the (U.S.) ."In a country where we have a Catholic community" by opening up time-honored and legally protected his meetings with Vatican officials . right to the separation ofchurch and "to others beyond your appointed state, the appointment of a theolotheologian." , gian seems to us to violate that sepaThe letter was faxed by the Jus- ration," it said. tice and Peace Office of the ConferThe group said it recognized that ence of Major Superiors of Men, Catholicthought on just war was not based in SilverSpring, Md., and monolithic, "but it seems that with bore nearly 60 names of superiors our bishops and others in So close of men's and women's religious or- agreement, a pro-war voice does not ders,officials' of the peace organi- represent the voice of U.S. Cathoo.zation Pax Christi. USA and various lics on this issue." theologians.

In a cover letter, Trinitatian Fa. Officials at the U.S. Embassy to ther Stan De Boe, justice and peace the Vatican had no immediate com- director for the Conference of Mament on the letter. jor Supetiors of Men, described Novak, director of social and Novak as a "dissident theologian" political studies at the Ametican for taking a stance opposed to reEnterprise Institute in Washington, cent anti-war statements by Church was to be the featured speaker in leaders, .

"While dissent is always welRome at a just-war symposium and debate. The U.S. Embassy to the come, it should not be confused with VaticalJ, which is sponsOling the the clear statements made by Church gatheling. also was lining up private leaders. and theologians regarding meetings between Nova~ and pre-emptive suikes, use of nucleat· weapons,and the current situation," Vatican officials. _ Novak is one of several Ameli- he said, 'We ask you to reconsider your can Catholic lay intellectuals. who· have suppOlted the preventive war decision of naming astate-appointed concept, formulated by President theologian,~' Father De Boe said.

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MEXICAN FARMERS, lifting a caricature of President Vicente Fox, hold a demonstration in the streets of Mexico City recently to urge the Mexican governmentto renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement, known as NAFTA, and protect Mexican agricultural products from the competition of cheaper U.S. imports. The Mexican bishop's conference supported the farmers' position and c'alled on tl}e government to rescue Mexico's rural sector. (CNS photo from ReutElrs)

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, the stamp of the culture of death af)d is therefore jn opposition to WASHINGTON - Catholic the Gospel message." " health care workers "have the urDrawin'g from thiit theme, in gent task,()f doing all they can to his message the pope orged put- . defend 'life," Pope John paul II ting "the defense of the culture said recently in a message for the 'of life among our pastoral priori- .

11th )Vorld, Day of the Sick. tics." " ,"Through the celebration. of Speaking of the "testimony of, this World Day of the Sick, may faith, charity and hope" that the the Gospel of life and love' re- Church brings to the health care s,ouIid loudly, especially in the , field, the pope said, "In order to Americas, where ff)ore than.half make this witness of love pnictithe world's Catholics live," he cal, those involved in the pasto-' said. ral care of the sick must act in ' His message was released ,in full communion among themWashington" where Vatican-' selves and with their bishops." sponsored observances February' He said Catholic, hospitals 9-1 I drew pai"ticipants from "are called upon to reflect'ever around the world. ' m o r e clearly in their po'licies the The annual World, J:?ay of the values of the Gospel, as the ...

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"Catholic hospitals should be Events scheduled in Washing- ,centers of, life and hope which ton'included a promote - to- . dialogue among gether with bishops from In the use of biotechnol- chaplaincies' ' By JOHN THAVIS ' . Cardinal Etchegaray, an 80Saddam Hussein, making the arthe Americas at qgy he warned pwticularly - ethics comCATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE , year-ol~' Frenchman and the gu.ments for a peaceful resolution the. headquar- ' of the need to observe ethi- mittees, trainVATICAN CITY - PopeJohn former, head'of路the Pontifical of the crisis. In recent weeks, ters of the U.S. cal norms and avoid. "dis- ing programs PauUl appealed again fora peace-' Councilforlustice and Peace, was' Vatican offiCials have strongly bishops. a study"" (ng' between one" for lay health ful setilement of the crisis iIi Iraq accompanied on his mission by warned against a pre-emptive miliday for all reg- ~nmlfJa I . workers, per- " and sent 'a high-level envoy to Msgr. Franco Coppola, an official tary attack on Iraq, especially if it istered partici - life and another and Ignor- sonal arid com- Baghdad to press for greater Iraqi of the Vatican Secretariat of State. were canied out without U.N. aupants at. the' ing the dIgnify which be- , passionate care' cooperation with U.N. weapons . Inan interview with the Rome thorization.

Pope John Paul longs to every human be- , ofthe sick, at- inspectors. newspaper La Repubblica, CardiIn his talk to the Sant'Egidio II Cultural Cen- ing.". ' '.' tention to the Cardinal Roger Etchegaray left ~ nal Etchegaray said the pope's aim group,路 the pope said it was intel', and a Mass" ,needs of their for Baghdad recently on a mission was to' promote any possible av- cre~singly important to an- ' with anointing . familie's and a', to "help the Iraqi authorities make enue of preserving peace in the nounce "the ,Gospel of peace to of the sick at the Basilica of the particular sensitivity to the poor se..rious reflection on the duty of region. ' a humanity strongly tempted by "War would be a catastrophe in hatred and violence." He said National Shrine of the Immacu- and the ,marginalized," he wrote. effective international coopera-' late Conception: In the use of biotechnology he tion, based on justice and iriterna- . every respect. Above all, it would dialogue was, the real path to The pope has named Arch- warned particularly of the need tionallaw, in view of assurpeace, and that prayers' bishop Javier Lozano Barragan, to observe ethical norms and i'ni:phesupr~megiftofpeace were important, too. .. president of the pontifical coun- a~oid "discriminating between to its peo'ple/' a Vatican' Although he did not refer ci I, as his special envoy for. th'e' one ,life' and ,another' and ignor-' st~tement said.

I "War would be a catastrophe in explicitly to the situation in Washington observances: Also ing the dignity which belongs to' CardilJal Etchegaray said every respect., Above all, it would Iraq: he cited the biblical acnamed to the papal mission for every' huma'Tt being." he' planned to deliver a per- have grave consequences for.the, count of the 'patriarch the events were Msgr. Michael Authentic'service to the sick sonal message from th,e Abraham's appeal to God to J. Bransfield, rector of the na- involves "respecting their invio- pope tel' Iraqi President Iraqi' population and would also spare the 'cities and innocent make it increaslngly difficult for the populations of his land from ' tional shrine, and Father Michael lable, dignity," he said. He added, Saddam Hussein.

The move was welcomed. United Nations to work for the unity destruction: In the passage, " D. Place, president and CEO of "Every therapeutic procedure, all the Catholic Heal,th Association expe'rimentation.and every trans- by U.S. Ambassador to the of the human family," Cardinal Abraham asks whether God plantmust take into account this..- Vaticari Jim Nicholson,'who Etchega~aysaid. , in the United States. will "sweep ~he innocent In hi$ message PopeJohn Paul fundamental truth. Thus it is told Catholic News Service away with the guilty." reitera'ted h,is warnings against never licit to'killone human be- that "if there's anyone that "With the same insistence what he has called a "culture of ing in order to, save another." 'might b~ able to get Hussein to lis- . have grave consequences for the we need to continue to iiwoke the death." .

He encouraged "palliative ten to reason, it might be the pope.", Iraqi'population and would also gift of peace for humanity," the He quoted from his 1999 ap- treatment in the final stage of "We welcome the engagement make it increasingly difficult for, pope said. He noted thatAbraham, ostolic exhortation, "Ecclesia in life" to easepain,and suffering of the Holy Father as a positive the United Nations to work fonhe whose native land is part of modAmerica" ("The .ChlJrch in when curative treatment is no force in trying to get Saddam, unity of the human family," ear- em Iraq, is considered the "comAmerica'.'), the warning that in longer possible, but- he warned Hussein to comply with the U.N. dinal Etchegaray said. mon father in the faith" by monothe Americas "a model of soci- that "it will never,be perrriissible resolutions and to protect his The cardinal said a war would theistic religions, ' ety appears to 'be emerging in to resort to actions or omissiof)s ,people and the rest of the world aggravate relations between the At a recent noon blessing, the which the powerful predominate, which by their nature or iii the ' from war. The decision really rests ' West and Muslim countries. pope returned to the theme of selling aside and everi eliminat- intention of the person acting with him," Nicholson said. ' The pope was due to'meet with peace and urged prayer initiatives arc designed to bring about The 'Vatican's diplomatic, Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Tariq around the woi-ld: ing the powerless." . ,Still quoting from the, exhor- ' death." " move, came a day after the pope- Aziz today, and Vatican officials "In this ,hour of international tation, he went Qn to say, "I am With th,e increasing use of warned that "peace is indanger,'" have engaged in meetings with for- concern, we all' feel the need to thinking here of unborn children; home care for the terrriinally ill, "We need to multiply our ef- eign officials -publicized and turn to the Lord to implore the helpl~ss victims of ,abortion; the the pope called on priests and forts. One cannot be immobile in unpublicized-in aneffort,to help great gift of peace," he said. elderly and incurable ill, sub- pastoral. workers to pay proper the face, o( terrorist attacks, nor defuse the crisis.

The pope quoted from his rejected at times to euthanasia; and 'attention to the needs of the sick when faced with the threats that "On February 18, the pope was cent apostolic lelter'on the ros~ry, the many other people relegated who remain at"home. "Be vigi-, are being "raised on the horizon. scheduled to meet with U.N. Sec- saying that global problems today to the margins of society by con- .Iant a!ld ensure that the' sick One should not give up, as if war retary-General Kofi Annan to dis- make itappearthat "only an intersumerism and materiali~m.Nor. never lack the consoling' prt;:s-' is,inevitable,"he said in a speech cuss the Iraqi crisis, Vatican offi~ vention from on high" will bring can !'fail t6 mention the unnec-" e'nce of the Lord through the to the SantiEgidio Community, an cials'said. , hope for a'better future.' .' essary recourse to the deathpeQ- word of God and the sacra- Italian'lay group that has worked [;ast(all, the pope wrote t~ U.S. He asked people to recite the alty. This model of society !;lears ments," he said; for peace around the world.

President George W. Bush and' rosary with world peace in mind.

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By CINDY WOODEN CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE.

VATICAN CITY - While buying crystals, soaking in a tub with aromatic oils or listening to pipe music does not mean one embraces the New Age ITI,OVement, the Va~ican said Christians who buy the products should ask themselves what they are seeking.

"Almost all the things in New Age have a good side," said Archbishop Michael Fitzgerald, president of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue.

"Music that relaxes you is good, but if this music emptie.s prayer and turns into just listening to music and falling' asleep, you cannot call that prayer," he said at a recent press conference marking the release of a Vatican "reflection" on the New Age movement.

Cardinal Paul Poupard, president of the Pontifical Council for Culture, which produced the 93page document with Archbishop Fitzgerald's office, said the growth of the New Age movement is a response to people's longing for "peace, harmony and . reconciliation with themselves, with others and with nature."

Its success. he said. must be seen as a wake-up call to the Church.

While the New Age label has been placed on everything from' music to philosophy, the Vatican document said, in its depths it: - opposes institutional religions; .

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but the fundamental ideas remain intact.

Teresa路 Osorio Goncalves, an official of the'interreligious dialogue office, who worked on the document said "I think this is why U.S. Protestants reacted so strongly to 'Harry Potter,''' the books by J.K. Rowling and the films based on the books.

"I don't think any of us grew Its success, he s'aid, up without the imaginarY' world must be seen as a wake- of fairies, magicians' and angels - they are not evil," said Father up call to the Church.

Fleetwood, who now works at the Council of European Episcopal web of energy; Conferences.

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Their uses in the HalTY Potter Jesus Christ, labeling him as just books and films, he said, are "not one example of a mal) who at- a banner for an anti-Christian idetained enlightenment; ology ... but are used to teach the - denies the existence of sin di fference between good and and evil, focusing instead on bad ,evil." energy or ignorance as the "I see absolutely no problem ' sources of personal and societal' with Harry Potter," he said.

New Age sees the earth as ills; - promotes self-realization Gaia, a,goddess, and promotes a and self-redemption, denying that universal religion in which all salvation is a gift ofGod. traces of the Judeo-Christian God Father Peter Fleetwood, who will be erased. worked on the document when he "What worries me is that many was an official at the council for people involved in certain types culture, said that in the United of oriental or indigenous spirituStates and Great Britain the label ality are not truly able to be fully "New Age" is increasingly re- aware of what is hidden behind" placed bX "holistic" sounding the New Age's agenda, 'Father terms such as "mind/body/spirit,", Fleetwood said.

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"When RENEW International, ings,"Gulino said candidly. diocesan RENEW director Father "But the other important eleC. Lopes and I began offering ment is that these.groups are truly training sessions last'year, many' praying together and are attentive questioned whether people would to the Word of God as 'active arid be comfortable in sharing faith in effective' in their daily life." a group," Gulino said. "After only Father lopes said that the week one season we have been encour- of March 3 signals the start of a .aged by the participants' st,ories new season for RENEW. of their groups becoming like ."The Church leads us into the family ... very' close and con- desert during the Lenten season," nected." he said. "RENEW invites us in Gulinq attributes that to the our second season to examine the observance of RENEW's guide- conversion process, to reject selflines which include confidential- ishness and to choose the way of ity of information shared, con- love and true happiness." stant attention to respect, honesty He added that the "time is right and openness for each person, and the 'opportunities' are at our respect for each p~rson 's faith fingertips. Repent and believe in journey and the level in which the Gospel. Jesus calls us to conthey are comfortable in sharing, version and RENEW is an excelattentive listening, and, an appre- lent opportunity to explore this ,ciation of silence as a vital part theme more closely." orthe total process.

For more information about "These guidelines assist RENEW, call the RENEW Ofgroups to have successful meet- fice at 508-678-2828.

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usually the ceremony at the cathedral can accommodate very few of the hundreds of faithful from each pmish who want to take part in the cathedral rite.

Study finds prie$ts' $alaries .Io~" St. Lawrence but financial security'is better .

By BILL HOWARD CATHOUC NEWS SERVICE

DALLAS - Catholic priests rank ncar the bottom of the pay scale when it comes to Christian clergy compensation, but the Catholic Church offers the best model for "financial quality of life," according to a new Duke University study.

The study co-authored by the Rev. Becky McMillan, associate director of Duke Divinity School's Pulpit & Pew research project, says provisions for job security, benefits and allowances for priests makes the Catholic Church one of the more socially just in providing compensation plans. Rev. McMillan is a Methodist minister and a labor economics instructor at Duke.

"The Catholic Church is very resistant to the forces of the free market,'; she told the Texas Catholic, newspaper of the Dallas diocese, in a telephone interview. "Priests are cared for. Congregations get pastoral leadership regardless of income. It's more in line with the economic justice and equity norms that are expressed in the mission of the Gospel."

In 2002, the National Association of Church Business Administration and the National Federation of Priests' Councils did their own surveys. Both show Catholic pastors. receive far below the, average base salary of Protestant senior pastors.

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tion group recently completed its biennial survey; it found the average pastor in the Catholic Church' has a total taxable income of $31,465. That is less thim half the" compensation of a Ll!theran senior pastor with an average income of $76,247: An Episcopalian senior, pastor receives the largest average salary at $110,192.

But Rev. McMillan said those numbers are deceiving. There is a significant difference between base salary and "a better financial quality of life," she said.

Regardless of parish size, most Catholic priests have no family for. which to provide, she said. They also usually have their room, board and pension covered by their parish, have their seminary training costs covered by the diocese and' are compensated for continuing education.,' For most Protestant pastors, all those expenses must come out of salaries, she said, as well as the costs of supPOlting a family. Their base salaJ)' is higher, Rev. McMillan said, , but it often is not enough.

"The vast majority of Protestant pastors are serving (small) congregations and earning a bare minimum salary with no fringe benefits," she said. '.

Rev. McMillan said "I am so inspired, by the Catholic Church's ability to take a theological concept like economic justice and make it concrete," she said.

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cation,his inteilect and oratorical Father John M. Sullivan beskills. came pastor Of St. Lawrence MarDuring Father Driscoll's pastor- tyr Church in June 200 I. Maurice ample, a priest is paid slightly more ate the paJish experienced significant A. Ouellette is the permanent deathan the national average of socio-economic changes. Many of con. Cecilia M. Felix and Teresa $17;000. The base annual pay rate the Irish core that comprised the par- Ouellette are 'religious education in Dallas is $18,972 and goes up ish moved to the suburbs. Father coordinators. Deborah Pelletier is based upon the number of years a Driscoll led the community in its the parish secretary. priest has been ordained and welcome to parishioners from many St. Lawrence Martyr Parish. whether he is a pastor. Father Henry of the newer immigrant groups.

565 County Street, has its parPetter, head of the diocesan' As a tribute to Father Driscoll ish office at 110 Summer.street, Presbyteral Council, said the total on his retirement, the parishioners New Bedford, MA 02740. It can compensation package for a priest raised the funds necessary to re- be contacted by calling 508in Dallas may add up to about tire the debt incurred during the 992-4251; by FAX at 508-984qouble his base salary, once hous- renovations and improvements he 4136; or by E-mail at ing, auto allQwances, Mass stipends carried out. stloffice@htlm.org. and stole fees are factored into the equation. "(Priests) obviously count on them and look at them as part of our budget for putting away for retirement and so on," Father Petter said. "We should be counting it as part of our salary and not a gift."

Parish priests also receive medical, dental and life insurance benefits from their parish. Diocesan priests are required to enroll with Medicare at the appropliate age, ,-. wi th the premi um paid by the priest's paJish or diocesan department. The diocese pays the premiurns for retired priests. ,Rev. McMillan said she hopes her study will lead clergy and their congregations to talk 'more openly about compensation.

"If we can't talk about clergy salaJies, we can't talk about stewA HOMELESS man sleeps outside a shop recently in ardship in general. (Clergy salaries) Calcutta, India. Tens of thousands of people in the city are is a good place to begin," she said. . The study may be read online forced to reside on the streets ~s they eke out a living by at: www.pulpitandpew.duke.edu/ working as laborers and pulling rickshaws. (CNS phot.o from salaI)'study.pdf. .Reuters)

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TAUNTON - Fifth-grad- terest, in the project, they m[IY ers ,from Taunton Catholic all'befifth-graders at heart."

Middle School recently took When'students finished the part in their school's annual invention .process they applied' science fairthrough a program 'for patent applications to copyen~itled Inve~tion Convention. right their work.

The 23 students utilized their During the science fair, inprQblem solving and critical ventions Were judged by a'dthinking skills and followed' a' vanced placemen't students, step-by-step'-process to invent from Coyle and Cassidy High a new product or d,evelop a 'School as well as teachers and new, method of do'ing some- adult'volunteC(s. Five of this thing. ' year's inventions 'merited The project gave students an . award and certificates ,as folopportunity to learn about in-' lows: Sarah Casey's Kid Safety ventors and their inventions: , Cutter, EJtcellence in Function Once each student had chosen¡ Award; Victoria Marcellino's an idea they presented it to Baseball Windbreaker, Simfifth-grade Teacher Mary plicity of Design Awa,rd; Glines for approval. Then the Caitlin Mellon's Bead-o-rama; real scientific work began as Excellence in'Creative Design , students had to transfer idea to Award; An'drew Puopolo's vision.

Bend Free Binding, Excellence PRE-SCHOOL, kindergarten' and first-graders from St.' Mary'S' School, 'New Bedford, Glines thought that the in Scientific Design Award; present hats and gloves they collected for the needy to Mayor Frederick M.'Kalisz Jr. during project was a, success for both and Bryan Chaves' Doggie a recent school vi,sit. The children purchased the items,and many used t~eir allowances to students and parents saying' Doorbell, Excellence in All Arwith the distribution of clothing. ' .. , do so. Catholic Social Services helped.

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~. AS PART 'of Catholic Schools Week, second-graders in Cristina Raposa's class, at Saint'Anthony School', New Bedford, learned ,about tradi~ ,tions and culture of the Island of Sao Miguel, Azores. Here' they are painting traditional clay pots in blue and white.

, FIRST-GRADERS Kr.ystalyn Gil and Marissa ,Garcia are , congratulated by Sandra Lefever follOWing a recent punctuation .contest at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, New Bedford. Lefever was one of the contest judges. Both winners are from Margaret McCormick's class. .

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~ SENIORS JENNIFER, Ki[lgand Henri Valois of' Bishop .Stang High School, North Dartmouth, are tongratulated by Principal Mary , Ann Miskel upon being nominated for $1,000 National Honor Society Scholarships.

They were selected based on their leadership skills, partici- , pation in service organizations and academic record.

Coyle and Cassidy students participate i~,history conference . TAUNTON ,- Fifty-one Ad, vanced Placement history students from Coyle and Cassidy High School recently participated .in the 30 th annual Framingham State HistoriCal Conference.

There they ~Qmpeted against 300 students fro.m around the Commonwealth .in sever~1 areas ofhis' tory.' , , .Senior Nick Be~ier excelled

at the event attaining top 10 accolades for his research paper entitled "The LBJ 'Presidency: A Retrospective,' 25 Years Later The Man Who Became President." Other Coyle 'and Cassidy Students to take home honors were seniors Zachary Boisonneau and Kyle Bradbury as well asjliniors Brianne ConnoJly and Brendon Dutch. .

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Taunton Catholic educators offer testimonies during CSW Glenys Dwyer ~ My name is Glenys Dwyer and I am the second-grade teacher here at Holy Family-Holy Name School. While contemplating what I was going to 'say here this morning it occurred to' me that the last time I performed a function up on this altar was 36 SECOND-GRADE student Nicholas Salazar slurps a bowl of soup at the "Souper Bowl" at St. Francis Xavier School in Lake Station, Ind., recently. Students were treated to a soup lunch by their principal in exchange for bringing in cans of soup for the local food pantry. (CNS photo by Karen Callaway, Northwest Indiana Catholic)

'Souper Bowl' fund drive raises close to $3.18 million WASHINGTON (CNS) Football's Super Bowl may just be a memory, but the good work done by the charitable event it inspired, the Sou per Bowl of Caring, will continue for weeks and months to come.

This year, close to $3.18 million had been collected at more than 11,000 churches across the United States. The number tops 2002's $3.1 million.

The actual number may actually be higher, but the Sou per Bowl's Website was hit by the SQL virus - also known as "the Slammer" - which infected computer systems January 25, the day before this year's Super Bowl contest between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Oakland Raiders. The virus prevented fund-raising reports from being submitted for two days.

The Souper Bowl does not collect or distribute the money. All of the money raised, typically as churchgoers head for the exits after services on Super Bowl Sun-

day, is kept in the local community for its soup kitchens, food banks and nutrition programs.

The first Souper Bowl collection was conducted at churches in Columbia, S.c., in 1990. The idea spread throughout South Carolina in 1991 and '92, then went national in 1993.

Souper Bowl organizers estimate that, prior to this year's collection, more than $16.6 million had been raised to help feed the hungry throughout the United States.

Dan Misleh, a program specialist in the U.S. bishops' Office of Domestic Social Development, was the Souper Bowl's national chairman from 1999 to 200 I. A half-dozen Catholic parishes in the Archdiocese of Chicago were among those taking part in the Souper Bowl collection.

At. one parish in Chicago, St. Viator, proceeds were earmarked for the Night Ministry, which runs one of Chicago's few shelters for homeless teens.

GLENYS DWYER

years ago when I received my high school diploma from Holy Family High School. I never dreamt at that time that I would be a teacher here. Nor did I understand the value of that Catholic school diploma. It wasn't until my husband and I climbed the school steps to register our daughter for school here did I fully appreciate that value. I knew when I entered that door that I had come home.

That wonderful feeling of belonging, of being loved and cherished, of being surrounded by people who believed in me' when I was unsure of myself, and of being very special, was provided to me by my God and by my teachers. That combination, God and teacher, hand in hand striving to bring a child to spiritual and academic fulfillment is so powerful in my opinion that I cannot count my life a success unless I give back

some of what was given to me so lovingly.

I read somewhere that we cannot truly possess anything unless we firstleam to give it away. Jesus taught us that by his death and resurrection. My position here as a Catholic school educator is built on this principle. I know that sometimes I am unsure, and sometimes I am confused during my working day, but whenever that happens I need only look up .to the crucifix hanging on my classroom ,wall and I know I will not fail because I am not alone.

No other school can offer such a supportive boss and this is why I teach in a Catholic school.

Heidi Kuliga - In May of 1989, I left the only family I had known for 22 years to begin a new life and start my own family. The day I came home from my honeymoon I received the good news that I had been accepted as the kindergarten teacher for the fall at Holy Family-Holy N:ame School. Little did I know at that time that this would be the beginning of another family for me. Family is very important to me, as it is to most of us.

Relationships are what sustain us.

I was so very fortunate for my first experience of "being on my own" that God placed me at this particular school.

Between the years of 1997 1999, I challenged God's placement for me. During those years I tried business management and non-parochial private education.

I should have known better than to second guess God. I became very frustrated in these other work situations because I could not share my faith. I could not openly talk about God, my best friend. Therefore, I was never ~ruly happy.

God .didn't give up though, he

was persistent. I was given a second chance to "come home." I can now stand before you as the seventh-grade teacher of Holy Family-Holy Name and tell you how proud I am to be a part of this family. Morrie Schwartz once said, "in order for a marriage to work, you must have respect for one another, be able to compromise, to talk openly, and have common values."

He said, 'The biggest value you must have in common is the belief in the importance of your marriage." Well, there is an analogy here. It is wondelful to work at a place where people and students have respect for one another, where your plincipal encourages you to talk openly and often compromises, and most of all that we have a common beliefin the impOltance of sharing our faith.

HEIDI KULIGA

If my students remember nothing else about the classes they shared with me, I hope they remember that they were respected, treated fairly, and realize how impoltant God is in their life because they witnessed it through me.

'Thank you God for giving me a second chance to "come back home."

What's so bad about blaming someone else?

By CHRISTOPHER

CARSTENS CATHOUC NEWS SERVICE

They ate a lot of cheeseburgers and got fat. It couldn't be their fault, so they blamed McDonald's.

They smoked a lot of cigarettes and got cancer. It couldn't be their .fault, so they sued the cigarette companies.

It is not just adults who think that way; teens do it too. The seventh-grader forgot his homework assignment. It wasn't his fault because the teacher didn't remind him to write it in his notebook. The girl got in a fight after school. It wasn't her fault because the other girl was "talking some trash." The bright kid failed algebra. He said, "I just cou Idn' t get into it; the teacher didn't make it interesting."

Lots of young people engage in what I call "lawyer behavior," which consists of arguing that they

can't be held responsible and then giving a list of reasons why it was not their fault. "He started it." "You were supposed to tel1 me." 'They wouldn~t give me another chance."

"She doesn't like me anyway." "I guess that's just the way I am."

There are at least three things wrong with messing up and then making 'excuses. Everyone of them works against you with increasingly destructive effect over time.

First, making excuses diminishes your likelihood of success.

Sure, in any endeavor there are things that make it tough. If you've got a reputation as a kid who gets into fights and want to change it, there will be times people will call you out. You can jump into the fight and blame them. People may understand, but you're still the one in the fight, dealing with the con-

sequences.

Your task is not finding a world where there are no temptations.

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through overcoming the obstacles, not from offering believable explanations for your failure.

Second, if you mess up and make excuses, people stop trusting you. Sure, they'll smile and say they understand, but if it is a pattern they will see it. Only your best friends will tell you that you are

becoming unreliable'. Everybody else will quietly stop counting on you for anything. .

Third, and most crushing, Y9u will learn to think of yourself as a failure. You'll stop trusting yourself. There is nobody more stuck, more crippled, than the person who has lost faith in his or her own ability to rise to a difficult situation. When you think of yourself as a screw-up, instead of looking for ways to solve problems you start looking for ways to avoid the blame. You begin new projects by coming up with the way you will explain away your failure.

Sometimes success requires recognizing your weaknesses and learning to deal responsibly with them. Instead of making excuses, make plans for dealing with your limits. Maybe that means checking your schedule more carefully

or even letting your 1110m check it for you. Maybe it. means avoiding certain friends or specific places so you don't run into trouble.

We have to recognize our limits and plan around them. When you take on a new task, ask yourself, "What wil1 make this difficult for me?" and then, "What can I do to overcome that difficulty?" Every time you blame somebody or something else for your failure, it makes you smaller. Each time you accomplish something that is hard, you become stronger.

Each time you work through your limitations, you expand your vision of your own possibilities. It makes you grow.

Your comments are welcome.

Please address: Dr. Christopher Carstens, do Catholic News Service, 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017.

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The Lord's work was cut out for him to heal and .The next Apostle on our "Journey of the lWelve" is Matthew. St Irenaeus, an early Church writer, tells reconcile that relationship. But Jesus was a. master. us St. Matthew ministered and preached among the Matthew was a man who repented. Peter was a man Hebrews. St. Clement of Alexander claims he per- who forgave, . formed this ministry when he was only 15 years old.

So much could be'written about this dedicated dis-' Other ancient writers indicate the Apostle journeyed ciple and his work, but our limited space.only allows into Ethiopia (south of the Caspian Sea a brief summary of the varied and contradictory tranot the one in Africa), Persia; Macedonia ditions. and S y r i a . ' sOcrates said Matthew was allotted Ethiopia.

Clement ofAlexandria said he died a Matthew was the brother of Jiunes the Less and, the son . natural death, and that he ''was a vegetarian, eating ofAlphaeusaiJd Mary (Mk 2:14). . seeds, nuts, and vegThe Gospel writers etables without flesh." sometimes referred to MatThe Jewish Talmud says .thew. as the Levi. This Matthew ministered in " points to his heritage as a:' Jerusalem to the Hebrews •member of the tribe of Levi, and was condemned to who had been set apart in as p e - d e a t h by ~e Sanhedr4t. cial way to conduct the worship The apocryphal ActS of AiIof the Lord (NUm, 3:6; Deut. drew and Matthew claiins he went 10:8). to the cannibalistic Ethiopian witBeginning at childhood, he . demess where they attempted to put would have been trained for the . his eyes out and throw him into prison day when he would enter into the for 30 days before eat:iiJ.g him. It goes holy work. Something disillusioned on to claim Andrew miraculously esthe future Apostle. To the disgrace of caped a storm at sea and rescued him on his family and friends, he decided that the 27th day. St. Matthew reportedly reinstead he would work for the Romans. turned to that violent people - workHaving abandoned the Levitical priesting miracles and preaching the risen hood, Matthew decided to be numbered Christ. The account says thejealous king . among those responsible for the security of Rome's had Matthew bound, covered with papyrus leaves, revenue as a customs official (tax collector) in soakedindolphinoil,andignitedwithpitchandbrimCapemaurn, the territory ruled by Herod Antipas.stone. They surrounded him with 12 golden heathen This was a profitable occupation (Lk 19:8; 3: 12, idols, whicp were devoured by the flames. As Mat18) and may be the basis of the widely held tradition thew died, the king repented and was converted. ofenmity between Matthew and Peter. Peter had cause Whatever his end, to be sure it was for the millisto disttust Matthew because of his occupation. Per-' try ofChrist. He was a gifted writer and an educated haps the fisherman had been the object of.Mati:hew~s and ardent disc~ple of Jesus. tax CQllecting. Taxes were varied and considered un-,. 'Happy Digging! t just. There was a production tax (one-tentli of one's Dr. John Heird is a Bible historian and ar-; crop of grain or one-fifth of wine, fullt and oil pro- chaeologist. He is a writer and lecturer on bibli- , duction), an income tax, a poll tax, an imPort and cal backgrounds and the development director . export tax, a purchase tax, and others. These would for the Diocese of Little Rock. Write him at have infuriated.a hard-workipg (and plain-spoken) drdig@lamucom.com.

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