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PITTSBURGH (NC)-The unmistakable attributes of
«he Church in the futul'e wHl be a keenly :appreciated pl'iegthood of the laity and an enormously intensified pub ~ opinion, Bishop John J. Wright of Pittsburgh predicted
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the biennial convention f th N ' 1C .( 81ere 0 e abona ouncl of Catholic Men. The bishop aaid it was not valid to claim "'that the priesthood of the laity !ls a new concept in the ChUl'ch, ~ that public opinion in the Chul'Ch is an entirely new force." However, he continued, "the ilmpact for good of both these elements essential to the Church will be vastly greater generattons to come, resulting in developments that it is perhaps im~ssible for us even to image." Bishop Wright emphasized ilhat he was speaking of the ~hl1rch "in" the future, not "of" 11.
the future. He. said the Church "of" the future wiil still be 'the living presence of Christ Jesus in' history. ""Like Christ," he said, "whose living body is still at work.in history, the Church must always be, the Church is yester day, today, forever the same." This is not to deny develop ment in the Church, Bishop Wright explained, "even such development as would change its outward appearance and its rela tion to· its environment as the grain of mustard seed infinitely develops before it becomes the mighty tree in whieh all the Turn to Page Six
Pope Names Curia Officials, Inaugurates Visitation Pope Paul initiated changes in the Diocese of Rorile mid
Ctte Roman Curia this week. F~r his much-criticized curia tile Pope took steps to bring relative youth and inter aational tone to the body. In the Diocese of Rome, the Holy Father inaugurated the use
of the restored baptistry of
M.
John Lateran, Rome'g oathedral. Then he began and Kpillined the diocesan visitation ~gun on Sunday. In the Roman Curia: Antonio Cardinal Fen'etto, 68, \1ViII replace Fernando Cardinal f:ento, 83, one of the ChuI'ch's highest dignitaries 'and the first eurill cardinal to actually resign from office. Jean Cardinal Villot, 62, Arch ~ishop of Lyons, France, was named prefect of the Congrega tion of the Council filling a posi 1ion left vacant by the death of Petel' Cardinal Ciriaci. Archbishop Francesco Carpino,
Secretary of the College Qf Car~ dinals was named pro-prefect of the Congregation of the Sacra ments; Archbishop Dino Staffa, Secretary of the Congregation of Seminaries and Universities, was named pro-prefc~ct of the Supreme Tribunal of the AposTurn to Page Eleven
DR. PAUL van K. THOMSON
Diocesan Women To Hold Annual Conclave May 6 The Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will hold its annual convention Saturday, May 6 at Mt. St, Mary Aca demy, Fall River. With Mrs, Michael J. McMahon. Fall River, as convention chait'man, the day-long program wlll begin at 9:30 with 'registration, followed by a business session presided over b'y Mrs. James A. O'Brien Jr., council president. A panel discussioll and noon Mass will complete the morning program. Princi:)al speaker at the after noon session, to 'begin at 2, will be Dr. Paul van K. Thomson, vice-president 'fol" academic af fairs at Providence College.· Dr. Thomson is a graduate of Columbia University and did graduate work at General Theo logical Seminary and Brown University. He has been a con sultant to the U. S. Office of Ed ucation and has served as a member of wage determination boards in Puerto Rico. The author of two books, the speaker is a noted lecturer. His activities include membership on the Catholic school board of the Providence Diocese and on the editorial staff of the Providence Visitor, Diocesan newspaper. He is the father of seven children.
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"I wonder how many people of our diocese are aware . of the great heights to which.·our Catholic Charities have risen on a comparative basis throughout our region and our nation," Lay Chairman Raymond U. Kelliher of Attleboro commented in his talk at this year's appeal organization you can't pay for - dedication, meeting. The Fall River Dio devotion, the chal'ity of Christ." While corporations may give in cese is first among the Dio the interest of tax benefits, those cese of New England in pro who support the Catholic Chari viding housing alld bed care ties Appeals ate motivated by a for those over 65 years of age," sense of stewardship and the Mr. Kelliher reminded pastors. realization that they owe some curates and laity who attended thing to a neighbor in need. the meeting at Jesus Mary Aca The Bishop stated that while demy in Fall River. Fall River is fifth among 133 the diocese is proud. of its char~ dioceses in the nation .and first itable works, "we must eXJ;land, among 43 dioceses in United adapt, and plan for new facili States with equal or greater pop ties to meet incl'eased needs." The Bishop spoke of a survey ulation totals, the 1967 lay ap peal chairman noted. "These he had made on the numbers of facts and figures reflect very exceptional children within the strongly the efficient use of diocese and hopes for additional every dollar received by OUI' facilities for these. There is alse Catholic Charities Appeal," he the possibility of combining St. Vincent's Home in Fall River observed. Quoting from St. James' Epis and St. Mary's Home in New tle, Bishop Connolly told the Bedford if further study shows assemblage: "If anyone has this to be desirable. The Bishop added that he has power to do good and leaves it great praise for the young peo undone, he commits sin." The Ordirlliry stressed the ever ple of the Diocese and cited the increasing burden placed on the contribution made to their well diocese as it attempts to meet being by Appeal - supported' the demanding needs of its agencies. . Final preparations are being people. . He also pointed out the inval made for the Special Gifts Phase uable contribution made to the of the Appeal which will be con various agencies supported by ducted from April 24th to May the Appeal in terms of "things 6th.
Bishops Be.gin Nominations, Discuss Varied Topics
CHICAGO C~C)-U.S. Bishops from throughout the country-230 out of 261-flocked to Chicago so as to take new steps in implementing' the decrees of the Vatican Council and to prepare for the Bishops' Senate to be held in Rome in September. The announcement of the topics nounced by the Pope earlier this of the Roman Bishops' Sen year. Two alternates will also be nominated. ate set the bishops to serious Other topics being' weighed by thinking concerning their repre the bishops and outlined in the sentatives at the meeting. Four early press briefings were: bishops-qualified in these fields ENGLISH CANON: The deci~ (Doctrine, Canon Law, Semi naries, Mixed Marriages, .Litur shn to use English in the Canon of the Mass has been delayed gy)-are to be named. The names of the nominated only. The entire prayer is to be bishops will not be released un restructured and, p'mding this, til they have been approved by interim translations have no use. PRIESTLY CELIBACY: The MAY 7-17
the Holy Father, according to matter of priestly celibacy will the regulations of the Senate anftll 111111111111111111111II11111111111111111111111111111111111111IiF. not be a specific issue of this meeting. The subject concerns the universal law of the Church. The U. S. Bishops will appoint a committee to study the prob lem of the whole priestly life and celibacy might come up in ~his, commented Bishop McDevTurn to Page Fifteen
Announce Feehan Sports Changes Bartek Athletic Director, O'Boy Football Coach
Bishop to Confirm Diocesan Adults The Most Reverend Bishop
will confer the Sacrament of Confirmation on ·adults from all over the Diocese at 2 o'clock Sunday, April 30, illl St. Mary's Cathedral, Fall River. Recent converts and adults who have not yet received this Sacra IlDent should see their parish Jl)riest at once and receive Ifrom him the certificate of eligibility which they are to bring to the Itathedral with them that day.
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PAUL B. O'BOY
Rev. Patrick J. O'Neill, Diocesan superintendent of schools, today announced the appointment of Frederick Bartek as athletic director and Paul B. O'Boy as head football coach at Feehan High School, Attleboro. Bartek has been head basket ball ilnd track coach and assist ant football coach at the school for the past four years. He is a graduate of Coyle High SchooL While attending Stonehi1l Col lege where he received his A.B. dp.ltree he served as assistant Turn to Page Three
Vatican Outlines Synod Topics
FREDERWK BARTEK
CHICAGO (NC)-The text of the announcment by the Holy See of the five topics slated for discussion by the Senate of Bishops which is to meet in Rom· on Sept. 29 was published at the opening of the NCCB in Chi~ago. . The assembled bishops of the U. S. heard the "subjects which will be discussed in the first general meeting of the senate of bishops". They are: "1. DOCTRINE OF FAITH: rlie dangers should be pointed Turn to Page Twent."