AN ANCHOR OF THE SOUL, SURE AND FIRM -HEB. 6:19
t eanc 0 VOL. 21, NO. 21
FALL RIVER, MASS., THURSDAY, MAY 26, 1977
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CCA Sets Record
Most Reverend Daniel A. Cronin, Bishop of Fall River, expressed profound gratitude and joy today in announcing that the 1977 Catholic Charities Appeal of the Diocese of Fall River has established a new record. The sum of $1,046,832.28 was realized when the final tabulation was made: an increase of substantial proportions over the previous record high Appeal, set a year ago. Bishop Cronin, in a prepared statement (see page 2), spoke of
First Penance Comes First, Says Holy See FATHER DANIEL HOVE
Name Father Daniel Hoye To Serve in Washington Most Reverend Daniel A. Cronin, Bishop of Fall River, announced today that Father Daniel F. Hoye, Vice Officialis of the Tribunal of the Diocese of Fall River, is to be appointed Assistant General Secretary of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops and the United States Catholic Conference. Reverend Thomas C. Kelly, O.P., General Secretary of the NCCiBUSCC, reported that Father Hoye's appointment is to be effective on July 25, 1977. The National Conference of Catholic Bishops is the collective canonical organization of the U.S. Bishops, while the United States Catholic Conference is the Church's national-level action agency. Father Hoye's appointment will involve him closely in the administration of both agencies, which have their headquarters at 1312 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., in Washington, D.C. In Washington, Father Kelly made the following comment: "Father Daniel F. Hoye comes to the Conference with a reputation as an unusually talented and dedicated priest and I look forward to his collaboration and assistance. I am gratef\tl to Father Hoye for accepting this assignment and to Bishop Cronin for permitting him to do so." In commenting on Father Hoye's appointment to national ofifce, Bishop Cronin has re-
leased the following statement: "The Diocese is proud that Father Daniel Hoye, who has demonstrated both outstanding ability and complete commitment in his service to the church in Fall River, has now been selected to make a contribution to the Church -at the national level. "He will be greatly missed during the time of his assignment in Washington, but we are pleased that his capabilities and accomplishments have been recognized. I know I speak on beTum路 to Page Two
Father Bouchard To Schools Post His Excellency, the Most Reverend Bishop, has announced the appointment of Rev. Marcel H. Bouchard as associate pastor of Notre Dame parish, Fall River, and to duties at the Diocesan Office of Education. Father Bouchard, born in New Bedford, graduated from St. Joseph'sgrammar school and Bishop Stang High School. He attended St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield, Conn., and was ordained from St. John's Seminary, Brighton, in 1972. .After serving as his first assignment at St. Joseph's, Taunton, he attended the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., where he was this Tum to Page Two
Noting that "all experiments of receiving first communion without the sacrament of penance should cease," the Holy See has affirmed the norm that first penance should precede first communion. The declaration came in a letter signed by Cardinal James Knox, prefect of the Sacred Congregation for the Sacraments and nivine Worship, and Cardinal John Wright, prefect of the Sacred Congregation for the Clergy. "The age of discretion both for confession and communion," states the letter, "is the age in which the child begins to reason, i.e., around the seventh year, either before or after. From that time begins the obligation of satisfying both the precept of confession and of Communion." l(Note: It is not necessary to add that the strict obligation of confession should be understood according to the traditional doctrine of the Church.) "That confession should precede Communion is clear from the order in which these two sacraments are named in the deTum to Page Six
the eloquent manifestation of the faith of the people of the Diocese of Fall River, reflected in the results of the Appeal. He praised the tireless labors of Monsignor Anthony M. Gomes, Director of the annual Diocesan campaign, and expressed special gratitude to Mr. Joseph C. Rayhall of Attleboro, Diocesan Lay Chairman for the 1977 Appeal. Monsignor Gomes reported that Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish of New Bedford, with returns of $31,264.23, was the leading individual parish. He noted that 89 parishes had increased their returns over last year, and stressed once again his conviction that development and use of the parish plan for conducting the Appeal is instrumental in attaining such successful results. Monsignor Henry T. Munroe, pastor of Saint Pius X parish in South Yarmouth, reported the most impressive increase in any
parish, $4,344.42. This marks the second year in a row that the South Yarmouth parish produced the largest increase in returns. "Our parish has not actually grown that much," Monsignor Munroe said, "however, we have made a determined effort to be certain that all residents of the parish are personally contacted." :(Appeal listings begin on page 10.)
High Schools Graduate 861 The seven high schools of the Fall River diocese will graduate 861 students, 33 more than last year, at programs scheduled from Tuesday, May 31 through Sunday, June 12. Bishop Daniel A. Cronin will preside at all ceremonies. At Coyle and Cassidy High Turn to Page Six
Confirmation For Adults The sacrament of ConflrmatioD will be .conferred by Bishop Daniel A. Cronin on any adults who have not received It at 11 a.m. Mass Penecost Sunday, May 29 at St. Mary's Cathedral, Fall River. Those wishing to receive the sacrament at this time are asked to make arrangements with any parish priest.
AT HOLY REDEEMER PARISH, Chatham, 8-year-old Stephanie Clark has honor of crowning Mary at ceremony following First Communion Mass. Although unable to hear or speak, she proved herself a leader among her classmates. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis A. Clark Jr. of South Chatham.