6
Mercy federation meets
THE ANCHOR-
Thurs., May 1, 1980
Sister Mary Noel Blute, Sister Mary Geraldyn McGreevy and Sister Frances Lynch represented the Providence Province of the Sisters of Mercy at the community's annual meeting, held earlier this month at Mont Marie, Holyoke. With some 100 other major superiors and directors of min· istry for Mercy communities in the United. States and Canada, they heard speakers from the Washington-based Center of Concern discuss international questions for development strategy in the 1980s. The program of social justice and analysis culminated in sese sions entitled "Directions for Putting It All Together for God and Others" and "Charting Directions for Mercy,"
LEMIEUX PLUMBING & HEATING, INC. Sales and Service for Domestic . . and Industrial Oil Burners ::;;:::
995-1631 2283 ACUSHNET AVENUE NEW BEDFORD
ORTINS PHOTO SUPPLY Leica • Nikon • Bolex • Hasselblad Ampex • Sony • Panasonlc
267 MAIN STREET FALMOUTH -'548-1918 ARMAND ORTINS. Prop. . ~
THANKSGIVING
Novena To St. Jude o Holy S1. JUde, Apostle, and Martyr,
great in virtue and rich in mi-~cles. near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return, I promise to make your name known, and cause you to· be invoked. Say three Our Fathers, three Hail Marys and Glorias. Publication must be promised. St. Jude pray for us all who invoke your aid, Amen. This Novena has never been known to fail. I have had my request granted. Publication promised. A reader. lAdvt.l G.D.
TOURS Diredion of Rev. J. Joseph Kierce Author and Producer of The New England Passion Play
"THE 'CHRISTUS" 1
TOUR A CHANGED TO O1lERAMMER· GAU, RHINE CRUISE, MONTE CARLO, VATICAN, ENGLAND. FRANCE, SWITZER· LAND, LIECHTENSTEIN, AUSTRIA, ITALY, BELGIUM, HOLLAND. GERMANY! GRAND EUROPEAN TOUR
FOR ONLY
$1599 JULY 5 to JULY 26 Ischeduled flight fro~/to Boston or N.Y.! TOUR B OBERAMMERGAU, ITALY, AUSTRIA. SWITZERLAND, FRANCE, ENG· LAND, GERMANY, BELGIUM AND LUXEM· BOURG! Grand European Tour.
FOR ONLY
$1339 AUG~
9 to AUG. 24
PASSION PLAY OPTION. (scheduled flight from/to Boston or N.Y.! lAir fares subject to change)
SPACE LIMITED - CALL NOW REV. J. JOSEPH KIERCE St. Kevin Rectory, Dnrchest"'r. Ma. 02125 Telephone (617) 436-2771 Oq GEORGE OSBORN·UNIVERSAL TRAVEL CO.' 44 Brattle St., Cambrid~, Ma 02138 Telephone 16171 864-7800
SISTER M. THOl\fAS MORE, assistant director of St. . Anne's Hospital, Fall River, receives citation from Gregory Karr, state president of the American College of Nursing Home Administrators. The award recognized Sister Thomas More's achievements as director 'of Madonna Manor, North Attleboro, where she served seven years before accepting. her present appointment.
Convention marl{s 25th year Th~ following
release from the Diocesan Department of Education describes plans for the annual CatholIc Education Convention, to be held Friday, May 9 at Bishop Connolly High School, Fall River: Twenty-five years of beautiful liturgies! 25 years of public affirmation and praise by the Bishop of the Diocese for the work of teachers and administrators! 25 years of high level educational programs! 25 years of challenging addresses by outstanding speakers! 25 years of art exhibits, textbook displays and equipment demonstrations by loyal consultants! It is the Silver Jubilee Year of the Catholic Education Convention and Dr. Elinor Ford will be on hand to celebrate with us. In 1956, Rev. Edward J. Gorman, the first Diocesan Superintendent of Schools (1932.1961), planned the first educational convention for the administrators and teachers of the diocesan schools. Elementary schools numbered 55 at that time and there were 10 secondary schools. At that time there were 501 religious teachers and 19 lay teach· ers on the elementary level; in· secondary schools there were .116 religious and 19 lay teachers. St. Anne's School in Fall River was the site selected for' that first convention and Dr. Francis M. Crowley of Fordham University was the keynote speaker. In 1960 and '61 the newly opened Bishop Stang High School hosted the educators of the Diocese. In 1963 the entire operation was moved to Bishop Feehan High School in Attleboro where facilities proved to be most adequate for a meeting of this type. For 18 years Feehan has held a high record of hospitality and accessibility. This year, the 25th,
the Catholic Education Convention returns to Fall River, to Bishop Connolly High School. Through the years, .with Rev. Monsignor Patrick J. O'Neill and then Sister Marion C. Geddes at the helm the education meeting has provided the best among national speakers and local educators to alert and challenge teachers in Catholic schools with a stropg sense of moral values, interest in--innovative practices and opportunities to do some "hands on" projects. In addition to speakers and workshops, t~e conventions hav.e offered the opportunity for educators to see exhibits of many book and equipment companies and fund raising organizations These occasions have provided profitable experiences for diocesan teachers. On May 9 the convention will open with a concelebrated Liturgy. Dr. Elinor Ford, newly appointed vice president of Sadler, Inc., will then address convention participants on "The School and the~arents: Partners in Parenting," Dr. Ford is a renowned lecturer, a former professor at Fordham University and a past executive director of the National Forum of Catholic Parent Organizations, an affiliate of the National Catholic Educational Association. . She is expected to challenge her bearers to be "creators and supporters" in their work with diocesan youth, to heighten their awareness of their magnificent responsibility as educators and to renew in them the desire to "teach as Jesus did," Convention time has been allotted for visiting exhibits and viewing a computer demonstration directed by Father Edmund Kelly, SJ of the Connolly High School faculty.
In other convention business, delegates honored Sister Mary Silverius Shields, retiring executive director of the Federation of Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and discussed adoption of a community core statement. Plans were made for observance of the 150th anniversary of the community, to be held in Ireland in 1981 and for the fed· eration's next annual meeting, which will be in Pittsburgh. The new federation president will be Sister Margaret Crowley, Hartford, Conn., supported by Sister Marie John Kelly, Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., secretary-treasurer. Sister M. Michael. Lappetito, Rochester, N.Y. will succeed Sister Mary Silverius as executive secretary.
. Church playing world role Continued from page one Hohl, associate director of MRS, said. The refugees are then turned over to relatives or voluntary agencies. Colombia Nuncio On another Latin American front, Archbishop Angelo Acerbi, papal nuncio to Colombia, is in fine shape after spending 61 days ,as hostage in the Domini-' can Republic's embassy in Bogota, Colombia, said a spo~es· man at the apostolic delegation in Washington. The 54-year-old archbishop and U.S.·Ambassador Diego Asencio were among 16 hostage diplomats freed in Havana, Cuba, April 27. The archbishop then stayed briefly in Washington before departing for Rome. During the 61·day period, Archbishop Acerbi was a gobetween for receiving messages and supplies. The papal envoy received llnd gave messages at the door of the embassy and
greeted those allowed to enter' on mercy missions. Pope in Africa Pope John Paul's crowded African schedule will include two visits to leprosariums, the ordination of several bishops, baptism and confirmation ceremonies and the laying of a cornerstone for a new cathedral. The tour will also feature a boat trip across the Congo River, at least 11,500 air miles and more than 50 speecht:s, mostly in French. In terms of days, it is the longest scheduled papal visit abroad in modern history. On May 9 the pontiff will meet for the first time the pri. mate of the Anglican church, Archbishop Robert Runcie of Canterbury, England. Their meeting will come in Accra, Ghana. "It is good that we meet, not in Rome or London, but far from the old rivalries of Europe, in Africa, a continent full of new life and energy," commented ·Archbishop Runcie.
REID LEWIS as LaSalle and Father Loran Fuchs, OFM as Pere Zenobe Membre reenact the explorer's historic 1682 voyage down the Mississippi River. A film showing' a Bicentennial reenactment of the 3,300 mile journey by a crew including 17 high school students will be shown at 8 p.m. at Durfee High School, Fall River, under auspices of l'Associatiol1l Francophone.