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FALL RNER - When Bishop-Elect George W. Coleman was a young boy growing up in Somerset, faith-filled people who taught him the importance of caring and sacrificing for others surrounded him.

He learned about the love God has for each of us, particularly through the actions of those around him.

As the newly appointed Bishop of Fall River, the native-son brings that strong faith foundation to the task of shepherding the people of this diocese.

Despite the whirlwind schedule of administering the diocese, confirmations; and now the added demands on his time assodated with his new appointment, BishopElect Coleman graciously took the time to sit down with The Anchor to discuss the past, present and future of Catholics in Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod and the Islands.

The bishop-elect was eager to point out that it was his parents who began to mold his faith and character. "My parents were wonderful, faith-filled parents;' he said. ''I have no doubt whatsoever that they handed down that faith to me.

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. FALL RIVER - The newsmedia jammed the Office ofCommunications last week to take its first look at the man who would be assuming the office of Bishop of Fall River in the coming months.

BISHOP-ELECT George W. Coleman took a few moments from a whirlwind schedule to sit and talk with The Anchor. (AnchodJolivet photo)

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Bishop O'Malley's statement on Bishop-Elect Coleman PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. - The news that our Holy Father has named Monsignor George W. Coleman, as the seventh Bishop of Fall River, is a cause for rejoicing. Priests, religious, fonner parishioners, fellow chancery workers, agency heads, and community leaders are elated at the news. Msgr.

Coleman is not a man driven by personal ambition but rather by a deep faith life and a commitment to Christ and His Church.

His is a combination of strength and gentleness that inspires confidence. Msgr. Coleman is a priest who brings a wealth of experience of the diocese, of parish ministry and of administration to his role as Bishop. We pledge our continued prayers for the new chief Shepherd of Fall River and for the people of God he serves.

- Bishop Sean O'Malley, OFM Cap.

YOUNG PEOPLE hold up a cross as they cheer the arrival of Pope John PallID II to the Cuatro Vientos air base in Madrid May 3. Story on page 11. (CNS photo from AFP)

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Sister Marie Germaine Charron SSJ HOLYOKE - Sister of St. Joseph Marie Germaine Charron, 94, who had served her community for 78 years, died April 30 in the Mont Marie Health Care Center here.

Born Aurore Charron in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late George and the late Anna (Thibeault) Charron.

A member of St. Michael Parish in Swansea, she entered the Sisters of S1. Joseph of Fall River and became a member of the Sisters of S1. Joseph of Springfield when the two communities merged in 1974.

Sister Charron received her early education in the parochial schools of Fall River and graduated from Novitiate High School and Sacred Heart Normal School also in Fall River.

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Therese schools in New Bedford; S1. Roch and St. Mathieu schools in Fall River; and S1. Louis de France School in Swansea. She later served as a receptionist at Blessed Sacrament Convent in Fall River and .retired to Mont Marie in 1990. She became a resident of the Mont Marie Health Care Center in 1997.

Besides her Sisters in the religious community, Sister Charron leaves nieces and nephews among whom are Leo Lanouette of Westport, Donald Lanouette of Gloucester, Roger Castonguay of Alexandria, Va., Raymond Castonguay of Somerset, Pauline Lamontagne of North Dighton, Lorraine Lepage of Swansea, and Marie Ange Rochette of Bristol, R.I. She was the sister of the late Marie Rochette, Laura Castonguay, and Melina Lanouette.

Sister Charron's Mass of Christian Burial was held May 2 in Mont Marie Chapel. Interment was in Mont Marie Cemetery.

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FALL RIVER - On May 29 alumni from the first graduating class of 1928 of SS. Peter & Paul School will gather to reminisce with their classmates. The day will begin with Mass celebrated at Holy Cross Church at 9 a.m. Alumni will have an opportunity to remember their elementary school days with classmates and meet current students at the school. Also planned is a special luncheon.

Ines Bates, director of development, noted that she' was approached by one of the 1928 grads . who reminded her of the 75 lh anniversary. "I was told how exciting it would be to have the first graduating class of our school 'Come Back to School,''' she said. "I have met with alumni from as far back as 1932 and their visits have given me a wonderful insight of our school's history. I am truly appreciative to be

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taken back in time to the place where generations of faith, family and education all began."

Kathleen Burt, principal, said that she is looking forward to greeting the alumni. "We designed special invitations, which includes their graduation photo," she said. "Photos of all our graduating classes hang in the hallways of the school.

Through research we found that on June 21, 1928, a large photo of our five grads was published in the Fall River Herald News. Back then the paper cost just two cents per copy.

"John Partridge, Rita Lomax, Mary Murray and Grace Sullivan all were presented excellence in scholarship awards. James Wholley received an award for perfect attendance for five years. We are· fortu-

nate that Il\any of our alumni return to school and share not only their memories of S1. Pete's but also their talents. Just recently, Joseph Powers, a 1949 grad, spok~ to our students on the history of Fall River. It is a wonderful experience for our students."

Of the 47 students of the class, 18 are deceased and 15 cannot be located. The remainder have been informed about the reunion.

Information is needed on Fred Beggs, Louis Carr, Eileen Dwyer, Warren Fitzgerald, Irene Guillot, Lawrence Lewis, Walburg McNamara, Eleanor Murphy, Veronica O'Brien, James Powers, Kenneth Russell, Margaret Smith and William Sullivan. Anyone with information can call 508-672-7258.

Somerset parish plans retreat SOMERSET - La Salette Father Andre Patenaude (Father Pat), well known for his gift of music and song, will present a retreat at S1. Patrick's Church, 306 South Street, on May 12, 13 and 14 at 7 p.m.

The entire community is invited to join parishioners as Father Pat

shares his spiritual message.

Some elements expected to be included in the presentation are: "Where are we headed in this new millennium"; "Living in a confused world"; "Mary can help us on the journeY."; "Jesus, word and example can transform us"; and "The urgency of being prophetic."

In Your Prayers Please pray for the following priests during the coming week May 12 1920, Rev. John F. deValles, Chaplain, United States Army 1986, Rev. Herve Jalbert, Retired Pastor, Blessed Sacrament, Fall River

May 13 1955, R1. Rev. Msgr. Osias Boucher, Pastor, Blessed Sacrament, Fall River .

May 16 1941, Rev. William McDonald, SS., S1. Patrick, Falmouth 1960, R1. Rev. Msgr. J. Joseph Sullivan, P.R., Pastor, Sacred Heart, Fall River .

1981, Rev. Arthur C. dosReis, Retired Pastor, Santo Christo, Fall River

May 17 1951, Most Rev. James E. Cassidy, D.D., Third Bishop of Fall River, 1934-51

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Sunday is 40th annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations FALL RIVER - Each year, World Day of Prayer for Vocations is held on the fourth Sunday of Easter. This year the date falls on May I I. This day offers us an opportunity to remember and pray for those who have already responded to God's call to priesthood and consecrated life, and encourage and pray for those men and women whom God may be calling to serve the community as priests, sisters,

brothers, members of secular institutes deacons, or lay ministers.

As part ofWorld Day of Prayer for Vocations, Father Craig A. Pregana, diocesan director of Vocations has invited everyone in the diocese to participate in the "Called By Name" program, promoted by the Bishops' Committee on Vocations.

The program asks parishioners to submit the names of young men and women who seem to

possess qualities Of a potential vocation: helpful, faith-filled, generous with time and talent, and active in the parish.

The faithful are asked to nominate an individual they feel meets the criterion by using the Called

By Name cards that will be available in churches throughout the diocese later this month.

Nominated individuals will receive an invitation to attend a vocation gathering later this year.

Diocesan priest explains why he answered the 'call By

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Many times I am asked what made me want to become a priest.

Was it the wide variety of things the priest does? Was it because the Church needs priests and I thought it would be interesting to do? Was it because I love the as~ pect of teaching? Was it because I have a love for black clothes (the answer is a very quick no rarely did I ever wear black until I was in the seminary)? The answer to all of these is no. I did it because I wanted to do what God wanted, and this is what He asked.

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Growing up in a joyful family of nine children, where being formed in the faith was taken seriously, I would many times pray about what God wanted. I knew what I wanted. I wanted to have a large family, at least a dozen kids, and a wife who was faithfi lled, joyful, and short like me (I'm a whopping 5'3"). But my plans began to be shaken in seventh grade, when a senior at the' private school I attended asked me if I was going to become a priest simply because I was going to Mass during the week. I was, of all places, in the bathroom washing my hands when he asked me (God works in mysterious places and ways). A little shocked at t~e question I responded with a no, but that question. bothered .me for many years to come. From that point on, I struggled for II years with whether I was being called to be married, single, or a priest. I kept up with daily prayer,

going to Mass and confession frequently, reading the gospels, and daily praying the rosary, in the midst of all the ordinary things a young guy does. I would especially ask Mary to help me respond with a yes like hers (but needless to say, I was not doing it quite as openheartedly as she did).

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of the priesthood would come to me, I would think about it for a few seconds and then dismiss it.

I was an altar server for many years, but even when standing next to the priest, I never could really picture myself as one. I would constantly struggle through my years at the University of Dallas with the idea of a possible calling, and fortunately I had many friends in college that were also praying about what

God wanted of them (of whom some are now religious sisters, priests, and married).

One of .the most memorable conversations I ever had in col~ lege was with my roommate one late night (I believe it was around 1 a.m. - the typical time for serious conversations in college) . when I mentioned to him I , thought God may be calling me to be a priest (to my great relief he said he had prayed about it as well yet realized he was not called to it). It was always a little struggle when dating as I would have in the back of my mind of whether I should be pursuing the dating scene or the seminary (one was much more attractive than the other to say the least). After college and working, I was given the grace to fimilly see and say yes.

Having stopped praying about the priesthood, and convinced myself it was not for me, I made a novena to the Immaculate Conception of Mary. My intention at the beginning of the novena was that I may be certain that marriage is what I should be pursuing. Each night I would faintly remember my intention and briefly pray about it. It was on the final day of the novena, on the feast of the Immaculate Conception, when at Mass the whole idea of the priesthood came storming back and.! finally let God win. Having spoken with my spiritual director about what I thought God was calling me to, he directed me to what steps I needed to take. But Turn to page J3 - Vocations

Providence bishop offers BishopElect Coleman congratulati.ons Pope John Paul II's appointment of the Msgr. George W. Coleman as the seventh Bishop of Fall River is welcome news indeed. Bishop McManus joins me in assuring Bishop-designate Coleman of the Diocese of Providence's prayers and support as we welcome him warmly to his new position in our neighboring diocese.

Bishop-designate Coleman

will undoubtedly build upon the solid foundation of his predeces~ sors, especially the years of service of the Most Reverend Sean P. O'Malley who now serves as Bishop of Palm Beach. Bishopdesign$lte Coleman has already demonstrated his dedication to the Diocese of Fall River through his years of distinguished priestly service and leadership. I know that he is well qualified in all re-

spects to lead the diocese with sincere and capable pastoral care.

In the name of the entire Diocese of Providence; I once again ex~end best wishes to Bishop-designate Coleman and pledge to him our fraternal prayers and support as he assumes his new episcopal responsibilities in service to Christ the Good Shepherd and His Church..

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. The bishop 'elect' The announcement Of Msgr. George W. Coleman as the seventh bishop of Fall'River is being received with great joy and hope. As . the diocese enters into the celebration of its IOOth anniversary, the selection of Msgr. Coleman by the Holy See is an historic one. For the first time we will have a bishop who has been a parochial vicar, pastor, director of education, vicar general, and moderator of the curia. His knowledge of the workings of the diocese is not only theoretical, but experiential as well. His ordination and installation as bishop is also a rarity for a native son of the diocese. In this day and age of Church this reality bodes well for me!TIbers of the diocesan community.

The new bishop-elect also brings so many personal qualities to the office. His gift of intellect is outstanding and always balanced by a gentle kindness. The manner in whi,ch he faces difficulties is always marked by a deep concern and a caring heart. These have been a hallmark of his priestly min'istry and will serve him well in his new office as bishop.

The role of bishop in today's circumstances 'is not an easy one.

They walk in a critical limelight that i~ always searching for any fault~; they face a litigious public that often rejoices in failure; they carry the burdens of our times often in personal loneliness.

I I These are some of the challenges that will indeed be faced by the bishop-elect. His consolation will be found in his ministry of ser~ . vice to his priests and the people of Goq. The fathers of Vatican II rightly reflected, "Sent as he is by the Father to govern his family, a bishop should keep before his eyes the example of the Good Shepherd, who came not to be waited on but to serve."The ideals of the Council in this regard should never be ignored.

The faithful of a diocese should realize that the pastoral charge , of bishops is'entrusted to them fully. "They are not mere vicars of the Roman pontiff; they exercise the power which they possess in their own right." The Council directs the faithful to be closely at- . tached to the bishop as the Church is,to Jesus Christ and as Jesus Christ to the Father, so that all things may be accomplished with a "harmonious unity."

The priests of a diocese, the Council urges, should be prudent ~ cooperators with the bishop as reflected in their service to the people Jr'..... of God. .. ~.

By reason of sharing in the priesthood and mission of the bishop, , .:17\ the priests should see him "as a true father and obey him with , respect." The Council goes on to say, "that the bishop on his side should treat the priests, his helpers, as his sons and friends."

Today we find ourselves heading off in many pirections. The pressures of the times, be they civil, economic or social, have a unique way of dividing people. As we prepare for the ordination and installation of our new bishop, it is all the mqre n~cessary that priests of the diocese should unite their efforts and combine their ~osources under the leadership of the bishop in order to eliminate .

By FATHER EUGENE HEMRICK all division and dissension.

CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE The Council fathers chose to quote a wonderful text from the Riding to work on the Washpen of St. Augustine. It is very apt for the circumstances of 0l:lr ington Metro, I overheard a time, and may it reflect our trust and hopes for the bishop-elect., mother and her little son 'speakAugustine writes, "When I am frightened by what I am to you, ing behind me. The mother spoke then I am consoled by what I am with you. To you I am the bIshop; solely in Spanish, and the child with you I am a Christian. The first is an office, the second a grace; replied in Spanish. Interestingly, when the child began to describe the first a danger, the second salvation."

May this prayer of Augustine guide Bishop-elect Coleman in the things he was seeing along the way, he slipped into English. his new journey of faith.

Pondering this marvel, it ocThe Executive Editor curred to me that not only do im.migrants see that their children know our language, but Americans now are making greater ef' ' forts to learn theirs.

With the escalation of wars and hostility among nations, I fear we . OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF FALL RIVER could see cultures lose their taste Published weekly by the Catholic Press of the Diocese of Fall River to embrace each other's language. . 887 Highland Avenue P.O. BOX 7 If this were to happen, not only Fall River, MA 02720 Fall River, MA 02722-0007 would it not reflect American valFAX 508-675-7048 Telephone 508-675-7151 ues, it would also be very unchrisE-mail: TheAnchor@Anchornews.org. tian.

Send address changes to P.O. Box, call or use E-mail address As a child, I played ball with Italians, Greeks, Jews, Germans EXECUTIVE EDITOR and Mexican Americans. It was Rev. Msgr. John F. Moore .. common to call someone "chico," EDITOR NEWS EDITOR OFFICE MANAGER "loco" or "umbriago," riot know. David B. Jollvet James N. Dunbar Barbara M. Rels ing the true meaning of the words.

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Years later when studying Spanish and Italian I learned that "chico" means "kid," "loco'" means "crazy," and "umbriago" .means "drunkard." Reflecting on my vocabulary now, I find that it . contains many foreign words I learned from immigrants in that neighborhood.

What is beautiful about this intermingling oflanguages is that it brings cultures together and creates a sense of solidarity. The embracing of other cultures always has been the American way of life. We open our arms to others, try to learn their languages, take on their customs and enjoy their foods.

Today I worry that this wholesome tradition is jeopardized by 9111 and the war in Iraq. If we are not vigilant, we could see the gap widening not only between the Arab world and ours, but between olirselves and anyone who is "not with us." ali, yes, our leaders are quick to stress that we are only going .after terrorists and despots, but not everyone makes these distinc-

tions. As we have seen in the past, wars enflame nationalism and tend to gather people around their own flag. In world War II, German and Japanese Americans often were looked upon as enemies, even though they were more loyal to America than most Americans.

An offshoot of war is the dividing of nations, making them suspicious of e"r.h other and, worse than that, the blurring of distinctions between a nation's good citizens and its tyrannical leaders.

War calls for total loyalty to one's country, which some people unfortunately translate as erecting walls around it and walling off anyone who looks suspicious.

One reason the pope was against the war in Iraq was that he believed it was a threat to the progress we have been making in the world toward working t9gether as brothers and sisters. War mirrors the days of Cain and Abel when brother killed brother.

We must never lose our sense that other peoples are our brothers and sisters.

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Blessed again, by George While meeting with BishopElect George W. Coleman last week for an Anchor interview, I was particularly moved by.his response to one of my inquiries.

Earlier in the meeting he explained that his father felt "it was the inner person that made the difference, not the rank." With that thought resonating in my mind, I marveled as he answered a question about how it felt to receive the phone call from the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, Archbishop Gabriel Montalvo.

The bishop-elect quietly reflected "this was the successor to Peter who had named me as pastor of this local Church."

His words were filled with reverence and awe. Not because he was to become a bishop, but rather, because it was "the Holy Father asking

me to do something for the Holy Church."

Bishop-Elect Coleman admitted he experienced many emotions, including gratitude

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By Dave Jolivet and unworthiness, yet he also felt joy because, as he put it, "from the moment of ordination, I have desired to serve Christ in his Church, and I accept this nomination as a continuation of that desire to serve Christ in his Church."

I was truly blessed for having heard and seen him answer that question because I was allowed to see his "inner person."

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The "inner person" of our bishop-elect is that of a man who cares tremendously about the Church and her members.

After nearly 40 years as a priest, he maintains that "awe and wonder" of the Lord that we try to instill in confirmation students today.

At his initial press conference, he routinely extolled the virtues of those around him, calling his appointment "a blessing," because "this is God's will for me." The "inner person" of our bishop-elect is that of a humble, virtuous man.

There was a great deal of sadness when Bishop Sean O'Malley, OFM Cap., was transferred to the Diocese of Palm Beach. In 10 years here, Bishop O'Malley was a visible sign of Christ among his sheep, and we were very blessed.

But as saddened as we were to lose Bishop O'Malley, we should be as equally gladdened by the appointment of BishopElect Coleman. Once again this diocese is blessed·to receive a

shepherd totally committed to his flock.

The "inner person" of Bishop-Elect George W. Coleman will soon become an outward sign of God's love for the people of the Diocese of Fall River. And that too, is awesome.

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Bishop··elect views initial CCA returns FALL RIVER - Bishop-Elect George W. Coleman, soon to be ordained and installed as the seventh bishop of the Diocese of Fall River, paid a Sunday night visit to Dioccsan Headquarters for the Catholic Ch,uities Appeal, as initial reports from the 101 parishes were being processed by staff members.

Father Michael K. McManus, diocesan chancellor, also visited. . Msgr. Thomas J. Hanington, director of the Appeal, and Michael J. Donly, diocesan dirc.ctor of Development, expressed their cautious optimisl11 after pOllling over the flrst day rep1Jl1s.

They conculTed that initial returns were far too sketchy for delinitive conclusions to be drawn, but were, nonetheless, idlective of the evident hard work undel1aken by pastors, parish secretmies, and volunteer comll)ittees.

"We have some anecdotal rep0l1s suggesting that the news of Msgr. Coleman's appointment to

serve as our next bishop has had a positive impact upon our Appeal," Msgr. Hanington noted.

Recalling that one of the themes identifled in promoting this year's campaign was a challenge to all donors to increase their gifts by just five percent, Donly reported that early indications' suggest. that many contributors are doing just that.

"We have been especially surprised and delighted by the number of contributions already received at our Website," Donly added. "Returns have been quite beyond our OIiginal expectations."

Contributions may be made to the 62n~ annual diocesan spring season campaign by contacting any of the 1.0 I parishes throughout the diocese or by communicating directly with Diocesan HeadqUalters at Post Office Box 1470, Fall River, MA 02722. It can also be reached by telephone at 508675-1311, or at the Website www.catholiccharitiesfallriverdioc.om·

STEERING POINTS MISCELLANEOUS'- The diocesan Oflice of Adult Education is presenting Rosary Holy Hours for World Peace throughout May. The sessions scheduled fdr this week arc: Sl. Mary's, New Bedford; Holy Name, Fall River; Immaculate Conception, Easton; and Christ ~he King Mashpee. All run from 7-8 p.m. For specilic dates call 508-678-2828.

NORTH DARTMOUTH -An Ultreya Mass of thanksgiving, sorrow and hope for our military serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom will be celebrated May IJ at 7 p.m. at the Family I) Ie Center,SOO Slocum Road. All welcome to allend and include the names of those they wish to pray for.

NORTH EASTON -A family seminar "Mysteries of Light," will be I>"Id at the Father Peyton Center, 518 Washington Street, May 17 from 1-4 i).m. It 'will feature keynote speaker Holy Cross Father Richard Gribble, author of 'The History and Devotion oflhe Rosary." For more information

call Holy Cross Family Ministries at 508-238-4095 ext. 2023.

NORTH FALMOUTH - A Cancer Support Oroup willmcct May 21 at 7 p.m. ·at SI. Elizabeth Seton Church. For more information' call 508-563-7770.

ORLEANS - A SeparatedcDivorced Catholics Support Group will mec! May 18 at 4:30 p.m. at SI. Joan of Arc Church for the celebration of Mass. It will be followed by a pot luck supper in the parish center. Please bring a dish to share. For inore information call Father Richard M. Roy at 508-255-0170.

SOMERSET-The SI. Patrick's Church Nurse Ministry Group is sponsoring a health fair May 18 from 8 a.m. to noon in the parish center. It will include free information on many health issues and the opportunity for cholesterol and blood pressure tests.

For more information call 508-6782371.

Appeal video airs on cable TV FALL RIVER - A 30-minute 19 and 26 at'5 p.m. inli.>rmational program on the 2003 - Fall River, channel 95, May Catholic Chalities Appeal has been 13 at 6 p.m. 'lIld May 14 at I p.m. .produced to highlight many of the """7" Lower Cape Area (Brewster, charitable programs and services Eastham, Orleans, Provincetown, that are made possible through con- . Truro and Welllleetj,channel 17, tributions to the annual springtime May 12 at noon, May 13 at 10 p.m., campaign. and May 20 at 9 p.m..

- . Acushnet and Fairhaven, . - MaJ1ha:S Vineyard, channel chamiel95. May 12 at6:30 p.m. and X, May II, IXand 25 at 9 a.m.

May 13 at 10:30 a.m. ' - Mashpee, channel 17, May - Barnstable, Chatham, Den- 12, 19 and 26 at 12:30 p.m. and May nis, Harwich, and Yarmouth, chan- - 15; 22 and 29 at 5:30 p.m. nell7,May 13,20and27at2p.m.

- New Bedford, channel 95, and May I), 22, and 29 at 1:30 May 13 at 10 p.m. and May 15 at p.m.

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- Boullle, channel 13, May 9, - Raynham, channel 9, May 15, 23 and June 4 at 7 p.m.

22 and 29 at5 p.m.

- DaJ1mouth, Fall River, and -'Seekonk, channel 9, May 9, New Bedford, channel 9, May 14 at 10, II and 12 at noon and 6 p.m.

6 p.m. and May 16 at 7:30 p.m.

- Westport, channel 17, May - Easton, channel 9, May 12, II, IX and 25 at2 p.m.

Friday, May 9, 2003.

Putting .an umbrella over grief daughter, one of their five . equipment and mailing pennit, People who have suffered the children, was dead. ' the idea of helping grieving loss of a loved one know that ''That fateful night ~gan the people became a monthly support grief pours over you in torrents. most painful journey of my life," You also know you can't stop the group she and those helping her . Schoeneck said. When she really deluge alone. But for all too called Hope for Bereaved "hit the pits" she would talk to Parent(s). Within a few years, the many, there is no one to tum to, response was so overno place to go. . But if you live in and whelming that irwas evident the Hope ministry about Syracuse, N.Y., had to include others who there is a "center of hope" where hurting people are were hurting besides parents and had to find a welcomed, and the logo is an open umbrella with a larger place to accomplish prolnise - ''An Umbrella its work.

By Antoinette Bosco "We incorporated in Over Grief."

Fonnally called Hope 1991 and found a wonderfor Bereaved Inc. ful place, thanks to God, (www.hopeforbereaved.com)•. for our center. But we do as much . two understanding friends. _ .''Talking about my feelings now just into its 25th year, the with and for the Church as helped me to understand what peQple involved with the center before," Schoeneck emphasized, aspect of grief was giving me walk with the newly bereaved on adding that more than 200 people their journey through grief. They trouble," she commented, adding, work at the center as volunteers. offer comfort and friendship.

"Grief wears you out."

This hurting mother had At this time, Schoeneck was They are good listeners. And, . leamed that "in helping others, I very important, they va1id~te the associate family-life director in got through my own grief." She rage, anger, desperation and the Diocese of Syracuse. After wanted to share with grieving .despair tha~ the bereaved may she and her husband "survived" people wide and far what she and feel. "Rage and anger are . others had learned about the . their first holiday without their daughter, she thought it would be understandable, but we need to '. grieving pfbcess. So, "after get through it," Therese . good to do something meaningful . praying to my guardian angel to Schoeneck told me. "We can't to help them survive the second . help me," she began to write. She hug that rage." holiday to come up. also encouraged others to write Schoeneck knows what she's "I suggested to my boss and their stories of how they had talking about. On Aug. 21, i 977, friend, Father Joe Phillips, survived after devastating loss. she and her husband were director of family life education, The final result is a book called that I thought it would be helpful sleeping peacefully when the "Hope for Bereaved: lJnderstandphone rang at 2 a.m. Itwas a call to hold a meeting for bereaved ing, Coping and. Growing Through from a hospital telling them that . parents to talk about ways to cope Grief." Their voices ring with pain, their daughter Mary had been in ,a with the holidays," Schoeneck but also the joy of life. As serious automobile accident. . said. He agreed.

Schoeneck told me: "If I had died They rushed to the hospital, That was the beginning. Since and Mary lived, I'd want her to be finding what they feared - that she was able to use the family-life happy. I know Mary would want . the same for me." their be~utiful. 21-year-old· meeting room facilities, office

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What to believe about.purg'atory Q. Are we as Catholics still to Renaissance, tended to portray believe in the doctrine of purgatory as a kind of minihell, purgatory, or is it something we . . with fire and gory punishments can choose to believe or not? lasting for centuries. Such The more I read about i~ the specifics, as I said, are not and more co~ I get. (North have never been part of authentic Carolina) A. I'm not surprised

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you are confused. While the Church itself always has been wary of specifics about purgatory, the subject has been confused by an assortment of folk traditions, and private visions and revelations, each professing to provide details about who is there, how long, what it's like and so on.

First, it is a dogma of Catholic faith that some condition exists after death in which souls with remaining pain or stain of sin are cleansed for eternal life and that we the living can help them by our .prayers. This doctrine has been .taught as a matter of faith by several Church councils through the centuries, including the Council of Trent in the 16th century.

My experience is that most Catholics mistakenly believe that the doctrine of purgatory is much more complicated. Unfortunately, as I think Will Rogers once said, ''The problem ain't what we don't know, it's what we do know that ain't so."

Christian folklore, and espe, dally European Christian art of the Middle Ages and on into th,e

By Father John' J. Dietzen Catholic teaChing.

A few years ago Pope John Paul II called purgatory ''the process of purification for those who die in the love of God but are not completely imbued with that love." Purgatory, he said "is not a place" but a "condition," freeing those who have died in God's grace from their imperfections (papal audience Aug. 4, 1999).

The ''Catechism of the Catholic Church" picks up the same thought.

Purgatory is a process of purification preparatory to entering heaven (Nos. 1030-1031 and 1472).

Similarly, because purgatory is not a place but a process pu~fying the soul, we' don't know whether ''time'' is part of that process at all.

Since the world after death would not seem to have hours or days or years in our sense of those words, it is not likely that purgatory could

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Is it possible that, in the impact of our first face-to-face encounter with God at death, we will be so painfully awestruck by our sinfulness and weakness before the holiness of God, so electrified by the unencumbered awareness of his limitless love for us, that an entire "purgation" might occur in an instant?

We just don't know.

Such assumptions, however, contradict no .

Catholic doctrine, because the Church has never attempted to answer these types of questions and they are not part of Catholic faith.

1\vo truths are clear, therefore, in Catholic teaching about purgatory. First, some condition exists "after death" by which temporal punishment remaining for sins is satisfied.

Second, based on an instinct of faith that goes back to the earliest Christians, we believe we can aid those who are "in purgatory" by our prayers and good works. God, in his eternal presence that knows no past or future, can hear our prayers for those who have gone before us whenever and however they are said.

This solidarity with those who have died is one aspect of our belief in the communion of saints, which unites all who are joined in Christ, whether still on earth or in the next world.

Fall River Diocesan Council of Catholic Women celebrates golden anniversary DIOCESE OF FALL RIvER 47 UNDERWOOD STREET

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As you celebrate your Jubilee year, the theme of "Do Whatever He Tells You" beautifully captures the nature of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women. For the past 50 years the DCCW could be depended upon to carry out the mission of the Church by continuing to do whatever Christ asked of you in giving of your time and talents in rendering service, loyalty and support to your parishes, yOllf bishop,~, ~ laity. YOu have worIred tirelessly to provide educational opportunities to enrich family lives and promote strong moral values, to ensure reSpect for the dignity of life and defense and protection of the unborn and elderly.

Your theme for this year was the motto of our beloved Bishop Sean who had taken it from the words of our Blessed Mother to the servants at Cana. Like Mary, you have helped one another to grow in your faithfulness to Christ as you serve the Father in prayer and deed.

As women dedicated to Christ in the various vocations to which you have been called, I extend to you my gratitude for the witoess which you live through your service and participation in our diocesan programs in your parishes, and especially your homes.

May the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Good Counsel, watch over you and your families and assist you as you continue your mission of love and service.

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On behalf of all members of the National Council of Catholic Women, I send my warmest greetings and congratulations to the Fall River Diocesan Council of Catholic Women on your 50'" anniversary.

It is a joy and a blessing to count the Fall River Diocesan Council among our long-time members and co-workers in the vineyards of the Lord. Your jubilee is truly a golden celebration because it marks a lang and-loving COIIIIlIitmentto-me Churc-n-arnnomoseln need, in our communities and throughout the world. Every success that might be credited on earth to the NCCW should be credited in heaven to faithful women of prayer and action-like you of Fall River-who offer themselves for the needs of the world.

I thank you for your dedication to our council goals to support, empower, and educate Catholic women and for your commitment to spirituality, leadership, and service as the best means to hring Gospel values to the life of the world.

May your 50-year history inspire a rich and distinguished future of loving service. I know I am joined by all our sisters in council in offering our prayer for you to Our Lady of Good Counsel:

May your labors of love on eanh enhance the reign of God, and may God's gifts offaith and living hope prepare you for the fullness ofthe world to come.

Sincerely Yours in Christ,

Barbara Garavalia President, National Council of Catholic Women

Fall River DCCW promotes cause of 'Rosary Priest' Father Peyton

LOOKING BACK - Here's just part of a yesteryear's crowd of hundreds who attended an International Christmas Festival sponsored by the Fall River District Council of Catholic Women at St. Mathieu's Parish, Fall River. (Anchor photo by Torchia Studios)

MASHPEE - Having long supported the works of famed "Rosary Priest" Holy Cross Father Patrick Peyton, the officers and members of the Fal! River Council of Catholic Women at its 50" convention at Christ the King Parish here Saturday united in a formal resolution expressing their promotion of his cause for canonization.

The letter of affirmation reads: "We, the undersigned members of the Fall River Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, hereby affirm our enthusiastic support ofthe cause of Father Peyton, and we pledge our prayers that God will hasten the day of his canonization and our efforts to promote his cause in this region.

In particular, we pledge to recite frequently the rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary and to promote the recitation of this powerful Marian Prayer."

The resolution that led to the affirmation reads: Whereas, the Fall River Diocesan Council of Catholic Women ha<, since its inception in 1953, numbered among its greatest priorities the promotion of the welfare and interest of the Catholic Community ofFaith within the Diocese ofFal!

River and the Universal Catholic Church; and Whereas, these interests are uniquely conjoined in developments affecting the late Servant of God Father Patrick Peyton, CSC, known to the world as the "Rosary Priest," who is buried at Stonehill College here in the Diocese ofFal! River, and Whereas, the cause for canonization of Father Peyton, designated as "Servant of God," is being promoted here in our beloved Diocese of Fall River; Be it hereby resolved that the membership of the Fall River Diocesan Council of Catholic Women united in prayerful support of the cause for canonization for this holy priest, so beloved and so totally devoted to promoting the recitation of Our Lady's Rosary; and Be it further resolved that the entire memhership of the Fall River Diocesan Council of Catholic Women pledges to foster the heritage which Father Peyton has entrusted to us by frequent and prayerful recitation of the rosary in our own spiritual lives and by promoting the recitation of this powerful Marian prayer in our families, our parishes and our Diocesan Community of Faith.

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"The Diocesan Council of Catholic Women acts through ib affiliated organiWhen Bishop of Fall River James L. zations to suppon, empower and educate Connolly called a meeting of Catholic all Catholic women in spirituality, leaderWOiliCD from a:rollS lhe diocese In the Ho- ship and service. DCC\\' programs reld Mellon in Fall River on JUIJe 3. 1953. spund wilh Gospel values to Ihe needs of be initiab:d an organization that ~ been Ihe Church and soeiety in the modem innloable 10 Ibe spiritullllli'ld social growth world."

II was Bishop Connolly's dream 50 yean; ago 10 establish a tool to bring the women of this dioce~e toget:her to implement his mandate of raising their voices and making t:hem heard as Ihey uphold the precepts of the Chureh. Instantanoow;ly, Ihe dream beramc realily - a realit.y that for five decades has benefited all memDISTRICT I dIiteis fmm IBIt: M8Igaral Silva, COlTe8JlOnding lIllCr&- ber~ of dioeesan parIary; FaIt&" IioIal:e J. Travassos, modllmlor; lorraine Lim, rncarding ishes in one way or anseoeLa;y; HIIIBn RMn, Vice pie '~anl; Margal'8t Giza. presidenl; and other.

Susan SanDs.liBilaIrer.

From raising funds of .....'sands of fiUlhfuJ in Ihis fCgion for for the needy and dislributing them via di!he lallt bllJf-ccnlDry. ocesan ageneies, to making ~toles for newly 1bal JUDe II'IO"'«ing 50 years ago marked onlained diocesan priests, to preparing a the birth of the Diocesan Council of prayer service as a lribute 10 all who have Catholic Women, and should be consid- militarily served our countJy, the DeeW c:n:d one of !he greate'it hUldnulI'k dales in has consislenLly and quieLly served !he !he 100-year hi&laI)' of the diocese. For Chwch and ber people.

Ibe IaIll half of !he Diocese of Fall River Often times without fanfare, the DeCW I;luoDide, !he DCCW has faithfully, en- conLinues i18 50-year tradition of adheriog Ihlnwtically and humbly lived oul il~ to its goals of I.) giving CaLholic women Misuoo. Stalemenl: through Ihe livel( and in the Diocese of Fall River a common actions of dedicaled Catholic Chrislian voiee and an instnunent for nnited action «omen. in ail matteTs aftecting Catholic or national 1ba1 slalemeDl shared hy thousands of welfare; 2.) ilL'iuring Catholic representawomen across !he Uniled Stales reads: lion on, and the proper recognition of Catholic principles in national committees and movements affecling the religious, moral and material well-being of the United States; and 3.) slimulaling the work of existing Catholic women's organizations to greater service and usefulne5,~ in meeting lhe needs of Ihe times.

A reeap of alL the DCCW'~ good works for the 1a-'1t half cenlDry DCCW DIOCESAN Board e1ectad officers for 2003-05, from left: Janic:e MDnIe, I...... llng seoelWy; lynette Ouellelte. pr~lclel'lt; and Pauline wouW fill volwncs, but 'iemIa" Treasurer.

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In Octotihleline of this exber, 1954, more traordinary than 1,000 poople attend a DCCWorgarnz.alion's hi..... tory. ~ponsored Living fhe early years Rosary.

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Spirilual '" June 3, Moderalors ap1953, Bishop of pointed for each Fail RiverJamesL. council in 1959.

Connolly calls Ihe '" The t 961 very Jirst meeLiog spring convention of Ihe DCCW at recorded the Lugesr num~r (If afthe Hotel Melloo m. Fall River.

DISTRICT III officers, lrom left: Mary Jo Fo;>"y. lreasur"r; Beatrice tiliated DCCW orBl,hop Connolly Pereira, vice president; Noreen Mendes, president; and Jean CoUis, cor-- ganizatjom - 127_ announces the respol'lding secretary_ Catholic Charigronp's firs[ olftc!.ies/Community ers, and eall, for fourdlstricts Commiltee added in 1962, to be formed wiLhin the The 1970s Council - Fall River, New and 80s Bedford, Tannlon and '" Bishop Danicl A. Cronin is uppoinled Bishop Arlleboro. '" Father 1. Joseph of Fall River in 1970 and Sullivan named lIS Lhe Jirsl continues the DeCW tl'adiCouneil moderator, and Mrs. tiOIl e~lablished by Bishop W. Harry Manning or New Connolly.

Bedford is appointed lhe first • M~gr. Gentrd J, Chubot president appoinLed DCCW modera'" Five committees are tor in 1971. fonned - Spiritual Deve1op• Mrs. Gilbert J. Noonan menl: Family and Parent of District V appointed as the Education: Organlzation and Jlrst woman lay Chairman Development; Study Groups; of Ihe diocesan Catholic and Youth.

Charilies Apfleal in 1973. .. DCCW represented on • In 1953, thc Council begins quarterly board meeltbe Diocesan Bicentennial iogs - a tradition that continCommittee in 1975-76. ~es to this day, .. In 1979 Mrs. Aubrey .. In 1954, Ihe first M,Annstrongehairsacomspring eonvention is held minee to make a NCCW tpe tiTSt of 50 consecutive slole to be presented to the Mnual even18.

PRAYERTO OUR LADY OF diocesan and district modGOOD COUNSEL erators. , '" The Cape Cod and 15ijmds District is establi&hed in GODOFIIEAVENLY WI8IlOM, 'IOU 11"'''1'. aIYE'" us • In 1984 Annstrong de(955.

MARY, tobrHER OF JEW8, TO BEOuH (iUIDE sigm a stole for all newlyIn 1955 Ihe five disANDCOUN8ELOR. OTdained priesr:s.

GRANTTRAr EiIoIAY.o.L>YAye SEEK HER MCTliERL.Y '" Msgr. Anthony M. [ficts initiate the tradition of " h d' b' b HELP IN TllI5 LIFE D00 ENJOY HER eL.ESSED ~RE"EHCE ll;Ivmg I e locesan LS op a INTHEUFETOCOME. Gomes succeeds Msgr.

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N"'TIONAL CoU"'ClL OF CArnoL.l~ WOMEN, ,I<TERCEDE 1981 . .. The DCCW begins its FOR ue, TllIIT .....EiIoIAY BE IYISE, OOURAGEOUS AND • In October 1982, the lj-ssociarion with the annual LCYINGLEADER5OFTllECHURCH. DCCW hosted the foul'-day Bishop's BalI in 1956 as 00HELPUe, DEAR MOTHER, TO KNOW THE M'NDOF NCCW General Assemhly sponsor of the event.

JESUS, munSON. MAy THE HoLY SP'RIT FILL ,}~wrrH at the Sheralon Hyannis_ • F tb Th " F . REVERENCE FOR GOD'S CREArION, AND OOMPASSION FOR • DCCW booomo- ,'na er om All GoD'S CHIWREN. 0 Walsh succeeds Father volved in {he Respile ProI' MAY OUR LASORS OFLCYE O.~' EARTH ENHANCE THE $ullivan as moderator in RElliN OF GOD AND "'AY GaD'B GIFT1l OF FAITll AND gram in 1983 - the purpose i954-a poSlbe would hold L'V1lo1O''l}PEPRE...REU8I'ORTHEFUlLNESSOFTHE of which was 10 give for the next 16 years.

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Mary's Cathcdral in honor of the Holy Yeat The council has consistcntly been conin 1983. cerncd witb social justice and mOIal is~uC'J .. DeCW sponsors the firsr "Bi~h(lp's and ha~ aeted on t:hem according to Church Evening on the Cape," in 1984, benetiting ~ev­ er",l diocesan charities.

• Newsbridge, the DCCW new~le\ler, is founded in 1985 with Mr~. Raymond Lavoie a, editor. '" In 1986 council memher~ convene in response 10 the U.S. bi~h­ ops WOrJ..lllg on a "Women In Ihe Chureh" P:lslorullener .. DCe\\' h,)~IS a living Roc!"y in honor DISTRICT IV oUicers, Irom left: Janins Towl, president: lucille Couof Our lady of G d ture, recording secretary; Msgr. Dsniel Hoye, moderator; Maureen _ 00 O'Sullivsn, lreasurer: Mary Martin, eecondvice plBsident diocesan, MISSCounselm 1987, and a iog from photo, Elizabeth Goebe, corresponding secrelary.

Memorial Holy Hour in 1989 for the 13 San Salvador martyrs. tenets, and will continue 10 do l'O in this Both events were hdd 3f die Cathedral. new millenninm.

The 1990s and 20005 A Fall River DCCW history would not be eomplete wit:holl1 giving recognition and '" Bishop Seau P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., a stroug DeCW advocaLe, appointed lribute to the women of Ihe FilLl River dioBishop of Fall River in 1991. cese who have conlribured on pnl'ish, dis'" October, 1991, DCCW sponsors a trict and dioce,an level~. There is no way moving tribllte to tbe men and women 10 ..:ounl Ihe houl's spent in utilizing their who served our country in World Wars l lime talents for the spirilual aud social and II, Vietnam, Korea and Desert Storm, advaocement of all. .. DCCW members encouraged to atFor 50 years, Catholic women from all tend the lapings of the weekly televised wa\k~ of life have eontribllted [0 [he succe~~ of the DCCW, Sunday Mass in 1993. .. A Pro-life Committee was formed The research material for the history in 1993. with Mrs. Raymond Lavoie as was gathered by: Mrs, Michael J. il. firSI chainnall.

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Throughoul its hist f h DISTRICT Votlicers, 'rom lell: Father Philip Davignon. moderelor: Barory, one 0 t e bara Coleman, recording secrelsry; Msry Donovan, president; Plltricia strengths of the DCCW Finn, Vice president: Loyse Perry, lreasurer; Jeanne Alves, aUd~or. Misehas been the recogui- ing trom POOIo i5 Dorothy DiSabalino, corresponding secretary.

Presently, the Fall River Diocesan Council of Catholic Women consists of five districts and two organizations. They

are: District I - Fall River District II - New Bedford District III - Taunton District IV - Attleboro Di strict V - Cape & Islands Also comprising the current council are the Daughters of Isabella and

Catholic Nurses.

Over the last 50 years countless women have served these districts and organizations in various capacities. It would be impossible to list all the names at this time, but their efforts and dedication are not forgotten.

The following lists offer a representation of the women and men who have been instrumental in the success and longevity of the council.

DCCW Moderators Father J. Joseph Sullivan Msgr. Thomas F. Walsh Msgr. Gerard J. Chabot Msgr. Anthony M. Gomes Father James F. Lyons Father Francis L. Mahoney Msgr. Daniel F. Hoye Father Brian J. Harrington Father Thomas E. Morrissey Father Philip A. Davignon

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Pope tells Spanish youth life spent serving Christ is worth living By

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MADRID, Spain - An obviously aging Pope John ~aul II made his fifth visit to Spain this week, sharing his conviction that a life spent in the service of God and one's neighbors is the only type or lire worth living.

In evening meeting with more than 700,000 Spanish young people and again at a Mass Sunday for the canonization of live Spanish priests and religious, the pope called on Spaniards to live their faith with courage, to sow harmony. in their nation, to stand up for Christian values in the new Europe and to work for peace in the world. .

The pope seemed a bit unsteady as he stood on a moving platform pushed along a red carpet at the airport welcoming ceremony. He was on his feet 1'01' the playing or the Spanish and Vatican anthems, but read his speech seated.

Behind the pope, 21 boys dressed in Swiss Guard uniforms served as a colorrul honor guard.

And when the crowd launched the standard Spanish chant, "John Paul II, the world loves you," he responded, "or Spain, it's true."

The pope, who will celebrate his lDrd birthday May IS, told young pcople at the evening rally that he was ordained at the age of 26 and has bcen a priest for more than 56 years.

"Ahs," laughter and cheers burst rrom the crowd when the pope rIashed the youths a big grin and said, "Now you can figure out how old the pope is."

They chanted, "The pope is young."

"I am a youth or X3 years," he responded to more cheers and more chants.

"Looking back and remembcring those years of my life. I can assure you that it is worth it to dedicate yourself to the cause of Christ and, for love or him, to

stead, the pope delivered his farewell message at the end of the Sunday Mass, once again encouraging Spain - a country where

the vast majority of people are baptized Catholic, but most do not go to church - to revitalize its Christian faith.

POSITION OPEN FOR consecrate yourself to serving humanity," he told the young people, many of whom were not even born when he was elected pope in 1978.

When the chants continued to interrupt his speech, despite the fact the event had already gone an houroveltime, the pope asked, "How long are we going to stay here? I must finish."

The pope told them to be like the saints he was about to canonize, unafraid of proclaiming the Gospel message to all.

"It is everyone's task," he said.

"Christ is the true answer to every question about the human person and his destiny."

At the canonization Mass in the city's Plaza de Colon, he encouraged Spanish Catholics to proudly continue their country's history of evangelization and be witnesses of Jesus Christ throughout the world. An estimated one million people attended the Mass.

The new saints, all of whom died in the 20th century, are: Father Pedro Poveda, martyr and rounder of the Teresian Association 1'01' lay people; Jesuit Father Jose Maria Rubio, a famed preacher and worker among Madrid's poor; Sister Genoveva Torres Morales, founder of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Holy Angels,. known as the AngeliCas; Sister Maria Guerrero Gonzalez, known as Sister Angela de la Cruz, rounder of the Sisters of the Cross; and Discalced Carmelite Sister Maria Pidal Chico de Guzman, known as Sister Maravillas de Jesus, a mystic and founder of several cloistered monasteries. .

They gave their lives to God and to serving others and today's Catholics must do the same, the pope said at the Mass.

"Do not abandon your Christian roots," he told the country.

"Only in this way will you be able to bring to the world and to Eu-

rope the cultural richness of your history."

"I am sure Spain will bring the rich cultural and historic heritage of its Catholic roots and its values to the integration of Europe," the pope said in the presence or King Juan Carlos, Queen Sofia and Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar.

Welcoming the pope at the airport, the king thanked the pope for his affection and encouragement "in the happiest moments and also at the hardest and most difficult times.".

Pope John Paul, who proclaimed 2002-03 the Year of the Rosary, encouraged the young people to use the Marian prayer to learn the art of contemplation . and discover the ways thcy must put their faith into practice.

Recitation of the rosary can be the key for creating "a Europe faithful to its Christian roots, not closed in on itself, but 'open to dialogue and to collaboration with . the other peoples of the earth."

The departure ceremony at Madrid's international airport did not include rormal speeches; in-

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Mansfield parish observes National Day of Prayer

.Bishop~Elect

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their first consideration would be children with the education and the to ensure that I would be a good guidance they need in order to beBy MIKE GORDON tional Day of Prayer and decided to organize and event priest and good pastor." "Also," he come strong citizens and strong ANCHOR STAFF this year because "this was a time that we really needed pointed out, "for my father, it was members of the Church."

MANSFIELD - The 52nd annual National Day of to focus on prayer. I thought this is something I could the inner person that made the difRealizing there is an 'erosion of , Prayer was celebrated by 250 people at noon on May I do for my community." ference, not the rank." the family across the United States, He and seven others formed a task force and began at St. Mary's Church. Along with millions around the With that foundation firmly laid, the bishop-elect views the problem nation, they gathered to pray for the United States and organizing the event three months prior to the date. his pari'sh priests were next to make as路 "an extraordinary challenge."

Members of the committee include: Father Michael A. a valuable impression on the young But harkening back to his steaofast its leaders.

Mark Bukuras, a parishioner of St. Mary's, orga- Ciryak, OFM; Sheila Newton; Eileen Cusack; Paul lad in Somerset "I have-affection family foundation he envisions nized the observance for Mansfield and recently spoke Sullivan; David Nolan; Town Manager John and respect for all the priests whom family as one of the answers to that D' Agostino and Bukuras. ' about it with The Anchor.

I remember at St. Patrick's Parish 'challenge. "The problem is of such "We had a lot of enthusiasm about it and D'Agostino The ho'ur-Iong ecumenical event brought together in Somerset," he said. "I remem- magnitude that we can't look to people from many faiths and featured music ,and guest was a tremendous help," said Bukuras. "Father Bellenoit ber Father Welch, Father Downey, solve it alone, but I think first of all contacted local speakers.Father Broderick, and Hither Ed- we have to develop a means of churches and "The day of ward Gorman, and it was Father reaching young mal1'ied couples places' of worprayer went ship and we Gorman who invited me to think and families in order to impUlt the great," declared welcomed ev- about entering Coyle High School beautiful, profound and ultimately an enthusiastic in Taunton.'" practical teaching of the Church on erybody."

Bukuras followBishop~Elect Coleman did atman;age and on family life.

Father ing the event.

"I hope that individual~ who are Bellenoit cte- tend Coyle High School, another "The program clared the day a step in cultivating an ever-strength- ""'committed to strong family life will was very good "success~" and , ening call to the priesthood. "It was continue their commitment and. and successful said he was vel)' at Coyle that I was introduced for develop ways of building up famon all accounts." happy to host it the firsttime to the writings of great ily life in our diocese and in our It featured at St. Mary's. Catholic authors," he recalled. "I communities." the Mass Mal;"People found it '-thank the Brothers of Holy Cross time' Honor As the 'diocese nears its 100th to be a moving for introducing me to an author anniversary, Bishop-Elect Coleman Guard and experience. It such as Thomas Merton.

Mansfield Potold The Anchor that "a centennial was a special lice Color ''I'm also very grateful to my observation causes us to think of opportunity to Guard. public school teachers at'Somerset the past and we cannot help but come together Students Village School and Somerset Jun- think of those who have gone bein prayer for our from St. Mill)"s ior High School," said the bishop- fore us; the bishops, priests and reS c h 0 0 I, ST. MARY'S School, Mansfield, kindergarten students re- country and its elect. "They were outstanding ligious of our diocese and the hun" leaders," said M a nsf i e I d, cite the Pledge of Allegiance at a National Day of Prayer obserteachers and prepared me well for dreds of thousands of commilted opened the day vance at St. Mary's Church. From left: Emma Salachi, Caroline F a t h e r high school and beyond." laity of our diocese. It has been bef:al~~;er t~~ Wil~, Stephen .Scala, Christina Stratton and Michael Holla~d. Bellenoit.

Bishop-Elect Coleman an- cause of their faith and sacrifices Music inPledgi' of Their teacher IS Carole Anne RU~h. (Photo courtesy of Mike cluded a duet by 'swered the call and was ordained a that we are enabled to face the fu- .

Allieoience and George, The A,ttleboro Sun Chromcle) Sheila Newton priest at St. Peter's Basilica in ture today. e "We look to the past with and Eileen Rome on Dec. 16, 1964. TlUe to pastor Father .

George Bellenoit then gave a welcome. Keynote speaker Cusack, a performance by the Xaverian High School form, his parents continued their gratitude and thanksgiving for Ray Davis, pastor of the Edgewood Church of Christ, Choir of Westwood, selections from Russian concert . selfless ways. '~My parents and my what God has accomplished in" Mansfield, followed with an address entitled "Why Do pianist Nicolai Lomov, an ecumenical choir and guitar- family were there for my ordina- this area. Secondly a centennial ist Iris Jacobs who sang in Hebrew.

We as a Nation Need to Pray?" tion," said the bishop-elect. "It was observance enables us to look Bukuras gave an address entitled "A Father's Role not only my parents first trip to with hope to the future. The According to Bukuras, the celebration was originally started by PresidentAbraham Lincoln who in 1863 held of Prayer in a Family," and former State Rep. Kevin Europe, but it was their first trip on Church in this diocese is strong a day of prayer for the nation. Later, President Harry S. Poirier spoke on "The Significance of Prayer as a an airplane. And I think on their and has fostered many vocations TlUman offered a resolution to congress that became Leader." part, it took some courage." to the priesthood, religious life When asked about the day's importance, Bukuras ,law" setting aside a day for the observance. President The same care and compassion and the diaconate because of the Ronald Reagan amended the law in 1988, setting the stated that "It's important because we're joining mil- the bishop-elect experienced at commitment, the' faith, and the National Day of Prayer to fall on the first Thursday in lions of people across the county to pray for our nation home and at school, he carried to sacrifice of so many people. In and its leaders. You must believe in the power of prayer.

May. his priestly ministry, and now car- looking to the future, I am conWhen Reagan was' president, 700-800 prayer day It's one of the most 'powerful tools we have as human ries to his role as bishop. He told fident the Church will remain events took place. Last year, there were 30,000 said beings. Prayer changes us," he asserted.

A meal followed the prayer event with food donated The Anchor that his greatest joy as strong iI' we have that same sense Bukuras. priest is bringing the message of of sacrifice and confidence that Bukuras added that he has always followed the Na- by local supermarkets.

Jesus to others, and sees his becom- God is at work in our midst."

Followif)g the tradition of his ing bishop as "an extension of that predecessor, Bishop Sean role."

Continued from page three "A bishop should proclaim the - O'Malley, OFM Cap., the bishopit was not until one day when I my favorite dinner conversations God's call. It is worth the joyful Gospel to his pastorship," he said. elect will "make every effort to told my brother that I was going was listening to others talk about sacrifice of oneself that God's will . "I ask for the prayers ofthe people, , "meet with the wonderful people of to enter the seminary that upcom- how God called them. Stories may be carried out. Pray daily, go of the Diocese of Fall River that I this diocese." He noted "there are ing September, that an incredible ranged from men who were raised to Mass at least every Sunday and may do that by what I say and what thousands of faith-filled Christians graced moment of complete in devout families, striving to live love the Eucharist, go to confes- I do." He quickly added, "no . in this wonderful part of the state peace of mind hit me. Eleven lives of grace and praying about sion at least once a month, strive bishop can accomplish what the who give me hope and confidence. years of suffering were over in an what God was asking of them, to to remain in the state of grace, read Church intends without the TlUly God is at work in the hearts instant, and I knew exactly what stories of men that lived like St. the Gospels, get to know the life prayers and collaboration of his of our people."

I had to db. Yet it took me some- Augustine in his early years. I al- of Christ, and tum to Mary fre" brother priests, the religious, deaDuring his interview with The time in the seminary, with God's ways found it fascinating to see quently. And to all parents, sup- cons and the laity. Together we Anchor, Bishop-Elect Coleman ingrace, to really want to be a priest. how God calls men who were port your children's vocation. It is . will maintain and build up the stinctively deflected altention from My five years in the seminary professors, doctors, and lawyers, not your will, but God's that must Church. himself to concentrate on the flock were, overall, wonderful. It was to men who were driving tractors be done. In times of CriSIS in the "One of the greatest challenges he is about to shepherd. He acfilled with prayer, study, and on the farm. The ages of these history of the Church, we see God the Church faces today is to main- cepted his appointment with l1umilgreat friendships. I also had men ranged from just out of col- raise up daring men and women tain and develop a strong faith in "ity and dignity. He repeatedly spoke many crosses during my time at lege to being old enough to be my who seek holiness and bring ~ouls God and the Church in an increas- of faith and sacrifice when referMount St. Mary's Seminary, but father. Yet it was so humbling to back to God. ingly secu lar and materialistic encing the Church, whether here in looking back I can see how see how Our Lord calls all unworFr. Kevin A. Cook is the Vo- world," he said. On the diocesan the Fall River diocese or across the through so many of those thy men to serve in his unique ,cation Coordinator for the New level, the bishop-elect has great globe. struggles God was at work, strip- mission to bring people closer to Bedford area and serves as hope for facing that challenge.

As this diocese embarks on its ping me of different obstacles to the Father through his priesthood. Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of "'There are so many good people in centennial sojourn, one can't help To all young men and women, Mount Carmel Parish. For, this diocese at, work to keep the but sense the warmth, faith and sinhis grace, and forming me each' day to the be the priest he wanted I urge you to pray about what God more information abou( Voca- . Church strong. One of the greatest cerity of the man who will lead us (though I know I a'm not there , is asking of you. For men, if you tions, contact Fr. Cook, or the needs in our society, and therefore into the second century. And what sense that pull to the priesthood, Diocesan Vocation Office: our Church, is the need for strong a tremendous diocesan birthday gift because of my sinfulness).

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he said assertively with a glowing expand them."

River sponsors five nursing homes smile. ''This is a blessing. This is Asked by the media whether he with 800 beds and we want to proGod's will for me. And I know I would meet with members ofVoice vide their residents with the very best have the support of priests who I of the Faithful if they requested it, care. We are very concerned about admire greatly, as well as the reli- Bishop-Elect Coleman said, "I nei- proposed cuts and reimbursements." gious and laity." ther rule it in or rule it out. But I When asked about the status of Before making a start, he offered would have some serious reserva- clergy abuse policies in the diocese a prayer.. tions about the need for additional and whether they were working, "As I look to the future, I am con- consultative groups if the current Bishop-Elect Coleman said he was fident of God's presence in his bodies were working well. I believe grateful to Bishop O'Malley for.havChurch and in the hearts ofthe faith- here in this diocese they are work- .ing implemented effective, sophisful of this wonderful diocese," ing well." He explained that Vatican ticated screenings, required training Bishop-Elect Coleman said. "I am Council II has asked that bishops and policies for employees and volfilled with hope for the future for consult with certain groups and unteers working in the diocese over God is more generous that we could . those recommendations are part of the past decade. foresee. I would like to make my the 1985 revised Code of Canon "I am happy to report that more own the words of St. Paul in his 'Jet- Law which lists consultative bodies. than 20,000 people have undergone ter to the Ephesians: 'Now to him "Some of those groups include that training and background check." who is able to accomplish He added that a new charter for protection of young far more than all we ask or imagine, by the power at people approved by the U.S. work within us, to him be Conference of Bishops will glory in the Church and in be examined to see if its criChrist Jesus forever and teria are contained in the Fall ever, Amen.'"

River diocesan polices and if not, "I assure you, adaptation He made it clear that he had learned much from will be made." many people and the bishAsked whether laity will be involved in that process, ops he had served under, inBishop-Elect Coleman said, cluding Bishop Sean P. ''They are already involved in .

O'Malley, OFM Cap., who the process. In fact, I can say in reorganizing the diocese there is a more greater proin 1994 made him his top portion of laity than priests assistant; as well as former and deacons."

Bishop Daniel A. Cronin, He affirmed for the mecurrently Archbishop of dia that sections of the Fall Hartford, and the late River diocese, especially on Bishop James L. Connolly.

Cape Cod and the areas adSaying he couldn't rejacent to Boston, specifimember facing so many cally Mansfield, are "undercameras in his life, Bishopgoing rapid growth." He Eleet Coleman made it easy cited the need for a new, for the press with an "icelarge church being built in breaker" in the fOlm of voicSandwich and a new paroing his pliorities as well as chial elementary school continuing many policies of now operating in Mansfield his predecessors. as examples.

In something of a spiriQuestioned a1;lout any futual State of the Diocese report he spoke of the inspiture closings or merging of parishes he said those should ration of the faithful Cathobe looked at solely as having lics in the diocese. He specifically mentioned those more to do with changing patmarried couples maintainterns of population. A pastoing family life and striving BISHOP-ELECT George W. Coleman ral planning process begun by against odds to raise their addresses the press the afternoon of his Bishop O'Malley looks at limited parish resources and children in the faith; the appointment. (Anchor/Gordon photo) personnel. need to prepare young "In every age we have to look at people for the sacraments; caring for . the Priests' Council, the College of the elderly and the sick; and the~颅 Consulters, a finance council and a what our needs are and what our cation needed for strong parish life; pastoral council. They are found on resources are," he said. ''Then we the diocesan and parochial level. must develop a plan to meet as all which he will strive to foster.

"I hope that answers .all your They have been a considerable help many of the needs with the reto pastors and bishops and ofcourse, sources we have." At this point I questions," he said with a smile. don't know what plans we will they may need to be improved."

But questions did come.

Asked whether as spiritual leader make in the future, but plans we do "It will always be a challenge to provide Catholic education on the of approximately 350,000 people need to make. We'll do our best to parochial level or the diocesan who worship in 101 parishes meet the needs of God's faithful through southeastern Massachusetts, here in this diocese." level,~.' he told the media who asked Asked whether he spoke Portuhim to elaborate. ''There are always Cape Cod and the IsJand, he feels a good number seeking admission the need to speak out on legislative guese in a diocese having so many to our four high schools which have matters dealing with teachings ofthe from that ethnic group, Bishopwonderful students, teachers and ad- Church, Bishop-ElectColeman says Elect Coleman, who has given homilies in Portuguese, said he he has and will continue to. mi l1 istrators." . He said that the bishops of Mas- knows Portuguese to some extent, Catholic elementary schools are more difficult to maintain he said, sachusetts function through the "but I'm not able to hold a conver"because they depend in great mea- Massachusetts Catholic Conference sation in that language. I have alsure for tuition on the ability of lo- as their official voice. ''They have ways had a great admiration and cal parishes. Because most of them spoken out strongly on various is- affection for the Portuguese comare located in cities where the in- sues, most recently on the Massa- munity." He happily recalled his come level is generally lower, it chusetts budget. The three bishops, early days in his hometown of makes the challenge all the greater." and myself as administrator of this Somerset when. the Holy Ghost Bishop-Elect Coleman said his diocese, have recently spoken out on Feast "almost literally began in my goal was to maintain all the homelessness and cuts in healthcare back yard. I grew up in the. Portuschools "and if there is need, to for the elderly. The Diocese of Fall guese community."

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~~~~~~ff=7~~=Student places first in regional scieQce fair FALL RIVER - Espirito ing to Principal Mary F. Bolton, Santo School eighth-grader Simoes is hopeful that she will do Shaina Simoes recently took First well in the state competition. , "We're extremely proud and Place in the annual Region Three Junior Division Science Fair for excited for her," said Bolton. "She her project "Does Music Effect the Human Pulse and Cause a Relaxation Response."

Her project was well received by judges at both the school science fair and the regional fair held at Bristol Community College.

Simoes will now represent her division at the state science fair to be held at the Worcester Polytechnical Institute later this month. . Simoes chose her topic to incorporate her love of music into the project. She found that rock music increased pulse rates the most while classical music caused it to decrease. Through the project Simoes leameq how sound travels, the anatomy of the human ear and how to take a pulse. Accord- '

is the first student from Espirito Santo and the first from Fall River to capture First Place at the regional science fair. She was in a state of disbelief."

ESPIRITO SANTO EIGHTH-GRADER SHAINA SIMOES

FATHER RICHARD Chretien, top photo, washes the feet of students on Holy Thursday at Notre Dame School, Fall River. From left are: Elizabeth Morrissette, Amanda Broudeur, Michael Maroun, Mackenzie Walsh, JeffreyChicca and Christelle Houeiss. At Father's right is Morgan Rice looking on. Below, Nicholas Ratcliffe, Katelyn Mello and Adam Wood prepare food'baskets for the needy. They and other students delivered them to Catholic Social Services as part of a recent school project.

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.SECOND-GRADERS (top) from the St. Mary's Church Religious Education Program and School, New Bedford, display items they made during a recent first Communion retreat.

They, 'like many other students from the diocese are making . their first Communion this spring. At left, eighth-grader Collin Correia shakes hands with teacher William Butler upon his induction to the St. Mary's School Junior Honor Society. Students from the New Bedford school received a medal in honor of their .achievement. Also pictured is Principal Cathy LaCroix.

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What does the term 'religion' bring to mind?

By AMY WELBORN CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE When you think of "religion," what comes to mind?

Rules? Restrictions? Boredom?

Let's see what we can do about that.

You know, if that's the way you think about religion, you're not alone. You're not the only kid who feels that way, and, believe it or not, plenty of adults do too.

In all my years of high school teaching, I came across plenty of kids - most of them,~ in fact - who saw religion as a set of confining rules and not much more.

It made me sad to see that, but I understood why kids felt that way. It's not that they heard their teachers or priests speak of religion in those terms, because

I know for a fact they didn't. I hear the same homilies, and I know what's taught. I hear plenty about God's love and forgiveness, but not a word about those rules that kids seem to think define what religion is really all about.

But I can still understand where kids are coming from.

First, although it shouldn't be that way, a lot of our Catholic practices are presented in terms of obligations. We "have to" go to Mass. We "have to" fast and abstain during Lent. We "have to" go to confession when we're in a state of serious sin.

Second, for a lot of kids religion is one more aspect of adult authority that can really be a pain sometimes.

Finally, lots of stuff that our culture tolerates or even cel-

ebrates doesn't fit with the life of a Christian. It's easy to fall into a rules trap when you're thinking about all of that, especially if the reasons for our

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flge faith's teachings about things like sexuality and materialism haven't ever been explained to you. Of course, you're just going to think of it all as rules that exist so you can't have fun.

It's too bad, but as I said before it's also not hard to sec how we can get trapped in that "religion is about rules" mentality.

How do we change that mentality?

It's easy: Listen to Jesus.

As I write this, we're still in what's called "Easter Season."

The Scripture readings at Mass are all about what life with the risen Jesus should - and can be like. They tell us stories about the joy of the early Christians, who experienced their faith not as restrictive but actually as the exact opposite: a gift that gave them freedom.

We also hear Jesus talking to his apostles, and if you listen Sunday after Sunday you hear a message that we can condense into one of the first things Jesus said to his apostles after his resurrection: "Peace be with you."

It's all about listening to those words, not just with our

ears but with our hearts as well, and accepting the love and great good news Jesus offers.

So when we start really listening to Jesus, everything about our faith takes on a whole new meaning. We don't "have to" go to Mass; we can't stay away. We don't "have to" go to confession, we're grateful for the gift of Jesus' forgiveness.

And while we will still struggle to resist the temptations that the world offers, we'll understand that when the world calls us to live one way and Jesus another, only one of them is motivated by love.

So sure, it's understandable why you might think that faith is all about rules. Unless you're listening to Jesus. Then you know that it's really all about love.

Young adult groups being established around diocese By

MIKE GORDON ANCHOR STAFF

SEEKONK - For young adults ages 19-39 new doors are opening up here in the Fall River diocese.

An initiative is in place to establish young adult groups at area parishes providing opportunities for spiritual growth and social interaction as well as a sense of community and educational programs.

Young adult groups have recently kicked off at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parishes in New Bedford and Seekonk and is one is being established in Espirito Santo Parish, Fall River.

According to Bud Miller, diocesan director of Young Adult Ministry and Youth Ministry Training, there is a great need to reach out to this age group and he is hoping to establish between five and 10 such groups in parishes before December.

"Parish-hased young adult ministry is growing around the nation," said Miller. "There is a great need to reach people in this age group. In this country, the typical parish is 18 and under or 40 and over. This middle generation largely is not found in Church and we're trying to change that."

To achieve the goal Miller has put together a Young Adult Ministry Council, currently consisting of 13 members.

They have been meeting at least once a month since January and have dedicated themselves to giving a year of service to the cause.

"They're doing a lot of good things right now," said Miller, "and people are working hard to make this initiative successful."

The group has developed four teams to meet their goals.

A Communications and Publicity Ministry Team is currently collecting E-mail addresses of young adults and bringing information of the young adult ministry programs to the newsmedia.

The Social and Service Ministry Team's job is establishing community building and social events like the annual Bread of Life Retreat. A Spiritual and Education Ministry Team is initiating spiritual and educational programs, while a Development Team is overseeing the group.

Although it's been a lot of work to get things underway, Miller was impressed with the number of people who have benefited from Young Adult Ministry in the past and are now giving back.

"It's wonderful," asserted Mi lIer. "Everyone has been very enthusiastic and so generous with their time." He added that one of the reasons he feels the initiative will be successful is because he has help from some "very supportive" priests in Fathers Kevin Cook, Hernando Herrera and Roger Landry.

"It's very important and rewarding to bring Christ to this generation," added Miller.

Miller himself has been fed by young adult ministry much of his life and stated that it's had a huge impact. "It strengthened my prayer life, given me an opportunity to experience a sense of community and I wanted to offer young adults those same opportunities."

In 1997, the American bishops issued a pastoral entitled

"Sons and Daughters of the encounter Christ." A lot of Light," which established young young adults in this age group adult ministry as an official min- have children of their own and they want to pass on some of istry of the Church.

Four goals established for those Catholic values. "They're young adult ministry include: to ripe for coming home."

Father Cook, of Our Lady of connect young adults with Jesus Christ; to connect young adults Mount Carmel Church, New with the Church; to connect with Bedford, is working with young their mission in the world; and adults at a parish where a young to connect with a peer commu- adult group is taking off. He said that it's important for members nity.

Those goals are also the pri- of the young adult group to have orities of the programs that a knowledge of living one's Miller is working to establish faith.

"This is a good opportunity and he's currently trying to get more people involved. He has been successful with diocesan level events for young adults and hopes that "The Holy Spirit will prompt young adults to search for Christ."

Father Herrera, executive director of the Youth and Young Adult Ministry Office, agreed and is thankful for the work of Miller and hopeful that the initiative will catch on at other parishes.

"Young adults are a hidden treasure in our Church," said Father Herrera. "We need to reach out more and discover them."

Miller, who has worked extensively in the diocese with youth, said working with the older crowd is a challenge and it's forced him to strengthen his own faith vocabulary.

"Our generation has a lot of questions about their faith. They are a searching crowd."

He said many young adults just need an opportunity to get into an adult conversation about their faith and when they get reconciled with the Church it's all worthwhile.

"It's so rewarding to see their face and enthusiasm when they

for young adults," said Father Cook. "They can grown in a relationship with God and find out what he is asking of them."

MilIer said he's happy with the way things are going so far, but needs more priests and young adults to contact him and open some more doors for parish young adult programs.

If you would like more infor-

mation about establishing a young adult group at your parish contact Bud Miller at 508675-3847 or via E-mail: bmiller@dfrcec.com.

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Please send resume and references to: George A. Milot, Superintendent Catholic Education Office 423 Highland Avenue Fall River, MA 02720

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Fall River 'diocese marks its centennial The following are the next in a series of historical sketches of the 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 of the diocese. Please note that ALL parish histories will run in the order they were founded - including parishes that have been suppressed or merged. Histories ofmerged parishes will run according to the timeline.

St. Mathieu's Parish, Fall River FALL RIVER - In the late the landmark of the north end and 1800s when French-Canadian could be seen for miles.

Subsequent pastors Fathers immigrants flooded this old cotton mill city to find. a better way Louis A. Casgrain and J. Georges of life, many of them took up resi- Lavalee worked hard to make the dence in the Bowenville Area of church and a new rectory a realthe city's North End and estab- ity.

In 1896 Sisters of Charity unlished neighborhoods along the dertook religion classes in the Taunton River.

At the time, all of the French- church's basement and were sucCanadians attended St. Joseph's ceeded by Sisters of St. Joseph of Parish founded earlier by Irish Puy, France, in 1908.

At one point the parish listed immigrants. Because many could not speak English, they sought a _more than 5,000 members and church of their own and Bishop Masses were all celebrated in Matthew D. Harkins of Provi- French. Fathers Louis A. dence, whose diocese then in- - Marchand and Napoleon Messier cluded Fall River, founded St. served as pastors in the years unMathieu's on Dec. 3, 1887 and til the 1930s, when Father named Father Joseph A. Payan, George Cain began a 23-year who had served at Notre Dame- tenure. He redecorated the church and the rectory and built Church, as its first pastor.

The cornerstone was blessed .a new convent.

Succeeding pastors included on Sept. 3, 1893 and the completed new church on St. Mary's Father Anatole Desmarais, Father Street, designed by Louis G. Aurelian Moreau, Father Henry Destremps, a Fall River architect, Charest, and Father Lucien was dedicated by Bishop Harkins Jusseaume.

During Father Roger Gagne's on Dec. 20, 1896.

Described as "a large temple pastorate, which lasted unti11975, of brick that carries on its shoul- the parish school fell victim to the ders, two tall, solid steeples, sur- times that caused so many school mounted by gold crosses, it was closings. It was sold, and con-

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verted into apartments in 1981.

The parish was reduced to onethird of its size with the modernization and reconstruction of roadways in the North End in 1964. Approximately 125 families were taken from the parish with the construction of Route 79.

Entire streets and neighborhoods filled with triple decker apartment houses vanished, and those living " in those areas moved to nearby communities.

In 1976, heavy winds seriously loosened tower braces and the 50foot church towers were removed and replaced by 12-foot ones.

After 13 years service, Father Adrien E. Bernier, the 11 th and last pastor, died in March of 1989 even as the Fall River diocese sadly announced that the parish would close in June of that year.

A dwindling number of parishioners, financial problems, fewer available priests and the growing fears of the church's structural conditions, all catered to the"decision to raze it.

Its 102-year history ended with a final Mass on June 25, 1989. It was offered in memory of the late Father Bernier.

St. James Parish, New Bedford NEW BEDFORD - St. James Parish ha's had a history for the past lIS years serving the south end of New Bedford. It had its beginning in January of 1888 when St. Lawrence Parish, the only parish serving the English-speaking Catholics in New Bedford, was divided.

About two acres was secured on the northwest corner of County and Rockland streets at a cost of $17,500. It contained a house which is the current rectory. Father James F. Clark, the first pastor, borrowed $7,000 from the Diocese of Providence, of which New Bedford was then a part, in order to buy the land. Within a few months more than half of this had been repaid.

Ground for a new church estimated to cost $100,000 was broken on Ascension Thursday, May 15, 1890. Much of the stone for the basement came right from the property where. the back parking lot is now situated.

It was the second church build by Bishop Matthew D. Harkins, :who. guided the Providence diocese from 1887 to 1904 when the new, Diocese of Fall River was established. Bishop Harkins laid the cornefstone on Oct. 25, 1891, and on May IS', 1892, the first Mass was celebrated, in the church basement. .

A conv~nf was subsequently bUIlt for the Sisters of Mercy who taught at the school. During the influenza epidemic of 1918, the Sisters, who served the parish

for many years, tended to the sick in their homes and in the hospitals.

Under Father Mortimer Downey's pastorate stained glass windows were installed.

The tenure of Father Henry J. Noon, which took up 41 of his 47 years of priestly service, included a major redecoration ofthe church which begun in 1926.

The parish also acquired additional property and a house at County and Fair streets.

Father Hugh A. Gallagher, later to be named a monsignor, who had served 16 years as curate in the parish, returned as pastor. Other pastors included Father Thomas F. Daly, Father Cornelius O'Neill, Father Armando Annunziata, Father Peter M. Graziano, and Father James J. Greene.

The current pastor is Father Edward E. Correia. Father Herbert T. Nichols and Father Hugh J. McCullough, are in residence. Lawrence A. St. Onge is the deacon, Mary Worden is the coordinator of Religious Education, Steven Massoud is the organist, Andrew Rivet is the sexton, and Carol Sylvia is the housekeeper. t Edmund Borges is the principal of St. James-St. John the Baptist School. The rectory is at 233 County Street, New: Bedford, MA 02740. It can be reached by telephone at 508-992-9408; by FAX at 508-990-0575; and the Website is www.stjames-nb.org.

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