Bishop Cronin Opens 33rd Charities Appeal, Shows How Funds 'to Aid Apostolate
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Council of Catholic Women To Convene in Taunton The Diocesan Council of Catholic Women wiU hold its 21st annual convention at Coyle· Cassidy Hilgh School in Taunton on Saturday, April 27. The theme of the day will be "Reconciliation - People With God and W.ith Each Other." Guest speaker for thEl event wm be Rev. Ronald Lloyd S.M.M. Father Lloyd is a Montfort Mission Father and has preached retreats in England, Scotland and Wales. 'In 1959 he was assigned to the United States where most of his preaching has been on'the East Coast. The convention wi'll open w.ith registration and a coffee hour at 9 a.m. The' first session will begin at 10 a.m. Mrs. Richard Paulson, diocesan president and honorary chairman will preside at a business meeting, folowed by a workshop conducted by the Family Affa'irs Commission led
Special Gifts Phase Opens AprU 22 The first phase-SpE:cial Gifts -of the annual Ca,tholic Charities Appeal of the diocese of Fall River, now in its t1hirty-third year of service to the community, begins Monday, April 22. 850 volunteer special gift solicitors will make over ·1,225 calls on professional, fraternal, business and industnial Qrganiza· tions throughout the southeast· er'n area of Massachusetts. The solicitors have received special invitations from the Most Rev. Daniel A. Cronin, S.T.D., Bishop of Fall River. They have all responded affirmatively of their willingness to serve. Rev. Msgr. Anthony M. Gomes, diocesan director of the Appeal, said'that "in behalf of the many people in need receiving help from the many services and institutions of the Appeal, I ear· nestly urge the professional, fraternal, business and industrial Tum to Page Three
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FR. RONALD LLOYD
The Regina Pacis Apostolate, he explained, was funded during 1972 in the amount of $21,605. The same apostolate required $43,193 during 1973. Providing another illustration, 'Bishop Cronin noted that the Diocesan Catholic Youth Organization program cost $40,000 in 1972, whereas Appeal funds in the amount of $65,265 were alloAppeal, avoided any direct men- cated to the same program durtion of a goal for the 1974 cam- ing 1973. "Today," the Bishop paign. However, with a smile, he noted, "it takes and costs money said, "Wouldn't it be grand if to do good." Noting that it was comforting we could reach the million dolto indicate what has been done, lar mark in our Diocesan appeal the Bishop urged his listeners to in this anniversary year?" Mrs. Gilbert J, Noonan of Fal- look ahead. "We must think in mouth, lay Chairlady for the terms of allocating the proceeds Diocesan drive, first woman to of this drive into areas where serve in the capacity of coordi- they will do the most good," he nator of the Appeal in its thirty- stated, and provided a brief resthree year history, spoke to the ume of the principal areas of gathering of parish committee apostolic endeavor for which the workers from the 113 parishes Appeal provides annual funding. "Far and away," Bishop Croof the Diocese, calling for "new confidence, new enthusiasm, and nin stated, "our most pressing new eagerness," calling for "a concern is in the area of social little extra effort" from the works of the ·apostolate." He members of what she described reminded the gathering of the devoted service provided by as a Diocesan "team." Auxiliary Bishop of the Dio- priests, religious and laity in cese, Most Reverend James J. years past, singling out for speGerrard, D.D., delivered the cial mention a number of clergy, opening prayer. Monsignor Monsignor Hugh A. Gallagher, Gomes explained techniques of founder of the New Booford organization for parish commit- Catholic Welfare Bureau, Monsignor William H. Harrington, tees. Sister Maureen Hanley; RS.M., long associated with Saint VinPrincipal of Nazareth Hall in Fall cent's Home in Fall River, and River, a school for exceptional Monsignor Francis E. McKeon, youngsters which is funded pioneer in the Diocesan program through the Appeal, spoke to the for youngsters at summer camps. The Bishop indicated that, in gathering about growth and work of education in the four proposing allocations for the Diocesan schools for exceptional 1974 Appeal, he foresaw that a full 60 per cent of the camchildren. Very Rev. Luiz G. Mendonca, paign proceeds would be used V.G., Vicar General of the Dio- in funding social works. In dolcese and Pa.stor of Mount Car- lars and .cents," he stated, "I am mel Parish in New Bedford, gave speaking of $600,000. Persons with a variety of burthe closing prayer. Bishop Cronin, principal speak- dens, difficulties ·and problems; er at the Kickoff Meeting, point- the Bishop explained, can find in ed to the impact rising costs and the Diocesan social works, "a prices had made during 1973. place to which to turn, and peoTum to Page Two
1974 Appeal Coincides With Diocese1s 70th Anniversary The Most Reverend Daniel A. Cronin, S.T.D., Bishop of Fall River, called upon campaign workers for the 1974 Fall River Diocesan Charities Appeal to work as "channels" in approaching parishioners, residents of every faith and creed, and the business community of Southeastern Massachusetts, in soliciting contributions to support Diocesan charitable, educational and social works. Addressing the "Kickoff Meeting" at Bishop Connolly High School in Fall River, Bishop Cronin told the 900 priests, religious and lay men and women present that the work they were . undertaking was ". . . a good work " and was ... God's work " Bishop Cronin noted that this 'year's Appeal coincided with the 70th Anniversary of the establishment of the Diocese of Fall River by Pope Saint Pius Tenth, who founded the Diocese in 1904. He pointed with pride to the great good accomplished "across all geographic, ethnic, racial, sodal, economic and religious lines," but expressed his concern that a generous response be forthcoming from' all quarters to insure the continued activity of the Diocese in a brmid range of social and charitable wor-ks. "The more funds that are placed at our disposition in this annual drive," the Bishop stated, "the more good we can do." ,Bishop Cronin, who was introduced by Monsignor Anthony M. Gomes, Diocesan Director of the
E'ducators Meet May 2-3 ,
About 1,500 elementary, secondary and religious education teachers from the Dioceses of Fall River and Providence will meet at Bishop Feehan High School in Attleboro on Thursday,
REV. FERNAND CASSISTA
May 2, and Friday, May 3, for the Annual Catholic Education Convention. The Most Reverend Daniel A. Cronin, Bishop of Fall River, will be the chief celebrant and the' homilist at a Mass of Reconciliation. Priests from the 'diocese have been invited to concelebrate. The Reconcilers, directed by Rev. Andre Patenaude of LaSalette Shrine, Attleboro, will lead singing. Rev. Fernand Cassista, M.S., Director of Popular Music Programs and Services for Mark IV Presentations, Attleboro, will speak on Thursday, May 2, while Sr. Sarah Fasenmyer, new Dean of Education, St. John's University, Jamaica, New York will address the teachers at the Education Convention on Friday, May 3, at the 11 a.m. session. Mark IV audiovisual center of LaSalette will present a film festival: giving teachers an oppor. tunity to preview new releases. A listing of titles and timing of films will be available. A "Swap Shop" is planned for
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SR. SARAH FASEMYER
Bishop Approves Sacred Hearts Transfers Most Rev. Daniel A. Cronin, S.T.D., Bishop of Fall River, has approved the transfers of Sacred Hearts Fathers as proposed by Very Rev. Fintan Sheeran, SS.CC., Provincial. Rev. John J. Brennan, SS.CC., pastor of St. Joseph's Churoh, Fairhaven, becomes pastor of St. Joseph's Church, Fairhaven, becomes pastor of Holy Redeemer Church, Chatham. Rev. Ambrose Forgit, SS:CC. pastor of Our Lady of the Assumption Church, . New Bedford, becomes pastor of St. Joseph's Church, Fairhaven. Rev. Raphael Flammia, SS.CC. pastor of St. Anthony Church, Mattapoisett, becomes pastor of Our Lady of the Assumption Church, New Bedford, and Rev. William McClenahan, SS.CC., pastor of Holy Redeemer Church, Chatham, becomes jastor of St. Anthony's Church, Mattapoisett. The transfers become effective Friday, April 26, 1974.