•
.'
The ANCHOR An Anchor of the Soul. Sure and Firm-St. Paul
Fait River, Mass., Thursday, May 4, 1972 PRICE 10¢ Vol. 16, No. 18 © 1972 The Anchor $4.00 per year
Education Convention Tomorrow, Saturday Approximately 1.300 teachers in the Catholic schools and Religious Education' programs throughout the Diocese will meet 'on Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6 at Bishop Feehan High School in Attleboro. Dr. Bernard Gundlach, an outstanding author of mathematics texts' will return to the Diocese to talk on Modern Math - Ten Years Later. Dr. Gundlach was one of the first consultants who came to introduce a change in the math program in ow: schools. Dr. John Savage of Boston College will deal with the subject area of langua~e arts, while Miss Rosalind Mulcahey will discuss Social Studies for the Very ,young.
Rey. John Myers, Executive Secretary for NEEA, will conduct a session for secondary teachers on Building a Community of Faith, and'for elementary teachers on Catholic Education' Is What We Make It. Father Meyers travels extensively throughout the United States bringing the message of a need for change in education. Mrs. Janice Trecker, freelance writer and researcher. wiH address the secondary teachers on Women's Studies in High School. Mrs. Trecker has given talks on the role of the modern woman in cities on the Eastern seaboard. The teaching of religion is a focal point in this year's convenTurn to Page Two
Tax Credits for Parents Would Correct Inequities WASHINGTON - A coalition of non public school leaders of all faiths has been formed to seek the enactment of federal tax credit legislation for parents of children in nonpublic schools. Establishment of the organization-Citizens Relief for Education by Income Tax (C.R.ED.I.T.) was announced by its officers: Rabbi Morris Sherer, Agudath' Israel of America, Chairman; Dr. Al Senske, Lutheran Church-. Missouri-Synod, Vice Chairman; Cary Potter, National Association of Independent Schools, Vice Chairman; Rev. C. Albert Koob, National Cartholic EducationAssociation, Vice Chairman; Dr. Edward R. D'Alessio, United, States Catholic Conference, Treasurer; Ivan Zylstra, National Union of Christian Schools, Secretary.
May' Feature On pages 10, 11 and 13, The Anchor p"esents a special May photo-feature of portrayals of famous paintings of the Madonna. Models are members of Immaculate 'Conception Church, North Easton, where the portrayals were part of a program held in observance of the parish's centennial.
The organizations represented by the officers of C.R.ED.I.T. have a deep commitment to nonpublic education. Their combined constituencies total approximately 5,000,000 children in schools operated under Protestant, Catholic, Jewish and private auspices. The chief objective' of C.R.ED.I.T. is to seek ehactment of legislation at the earliest possible date which will provide a federal income tax credit for a Turn to Page Nineteen
BISHOP CRONIN WITH POPE PAUL DURING PAPAL AUDIENCE LAST WEEK
Appeal at Your· Door This Sunday With the Special Gifts Phase of the Catholic Charities Appeal enthusiastically coming to a close, doorbells will ring from nOo11 to 3 o'clock in the afternoon Sunday as the parish door to door phase of the Campaign swings into action. Approximately 102,000 homes representing more than 300,000 people will be visited on Sunday afternoon as the Diocese's 114 parishes and St. Rita's Mission in Marion are called upon by fellow parishioners and friends for the annual donations and pledges to the Appeal.
The Catholic. Charities Appeal provides funds for the mainteJ nance 'arid expansion of the works of charity, mercy and social service in the many agencies and institutions of the diocese to all peoples in the southeastern area of Massachusetts of every race, color and creed. Most Rev. Daniel A. Cronin, S.T.D., Bishop of Fall River, in his second year of the Appeal, is honorary chairman. Increased giving is expected of this 31st Appeal due to the construction of the new St. Vincent's Home on Highland Avenue in Fall
River, aCrOSS from the Catholic Memorial Home. Rev. Msgr. Anthony M. Gomes, Diocesan Director of the Catholic Charities Appeal, in releasing first donations from the Special Gifts Phase, said today that early returns have been quick in coming and are encouraging. He pointed to one gift which was raised substantially. The accompanying letter read: "Due to, the exceptional work being done by the Catholic Charities, especially for senior citizens and Turn to Page Three
Bishop to'Award Scouting Medals On Cape Cod, Most Rev. Daniel A. Cronin will be the principal celebrant of a Mass at St. Margaret Parish, Buzzards Bay,' marking the 13th Recognition Night. sponsored'. by the Marian' Committee' and the Catholic COJpmittee on Scouting in the Diocese of Fall River. All the priests of the Diocese are invited to cOJic'elebrate the Mass which will be offered' on Friday evening, May 12, at 7:30. During the Mass, the Bishop will honor adults in the Girl Scout, Boy Scout and Camp Fire Girl programs. This is the first time the ceremonies will be held on the Cape for the a'warding of Turn to Page Two
REV. MR. BELLENOIT
REV. MR. BOUCHARD
REV. MR. GOLDRICK
REV. MR. HOYE
.Bishop to Ordain Four To Priesthood Most 'Rev. Daniel A. Cronin, S.T.D., Bishop of the Diocese of Fall River, will ordain four deacons to the priesthood at 2 o'clock on Saturday afternoon, May 13 in St. Mary's Cathedral, Fall River. The four deacons are: Rev. Mr. George C. Bellenoit of New Bedford, Rev. Mr. Marcel H. Bouchard of New Bedford, Rev. Mr. Timothy J. Goldrick of New Bedford and Rev. Mr. Daniel F. Hoye of Taunton.
Rev. Mr. Bellenoit, a member of Holy Name Parish, New Bedford is the son of Orner G. and Domenica Bollea Bellenoit. A graduate of Bishop Stang High School, No. Dartmouth, he attended St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield, Conn. and St. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore. He received a B.A. degree from St. Mary's. . At 12 o'clock noon, Sunday, May 14 the newly ordained priest will be principal celebrant
at a concelebrated Mass in Holy Name Church, New Bedford. Rev. Richard C. Bollea, a cousin, will be the homilist. Following the Mass, a reception will be held at the Kennedy Youth Center in New Bedford. During the Summer of 1971 Rev. Mr. Bellenoit served his deacon internship at Sacred Heart Parish, Fall River. ' Rev. Mr. Bouchard, a member of St. Joseph's Parish, New Bed-' Turn to Page Nineteen