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Urge Cathol ic Hospitals Check Goals, Concerns
SAN FRANCISCO (NC)-The Catholic hospitals had to go be- told the assembly that "labor rereevaluation of its mission to the yond thinking "in terms of char- lations and personnel administration, once relegated to the po. local Church, labor relations, and ity only." "A more perceBtive under- sition of an 'also-ran' are now federal and state encroachment were among the major concerns standing of the papal teaching on close to the top of the priority list of -most health administraof the fourth annual Catholic social justice will ask for more," he said, "specifically in connec- tors. Health Assembly here. He said that the 1974 amendSponsored by the Catholic tion with those who by geograHospital Association, the asseJ:!l- phy, history or simple need have ments to the National Labor Relations Act, which extended covbly drew more than 1,200 ad- some claim upon us." Art Artchor 01 the sour, Sure and firm-Sf. Paul ministrators and staff, Religious Dr. Dennis B. Pointer, asso-. erage and protection to employ路 and lay, to address those con- ciate director, Council of Teach- ees of non-profit hospitals are . cerns and ways and means of ing Hospita-Is, Washington, D.C., Tum to Page Two Fall River, Mass., Thursday, June 12, 1975 coping with them. Bishop Bernard F. Law of PIIICE 1Sc Vol. 19, No. 24 漏 1975 The Anchor $5.00 per yelr Springfield-Cape Girardeau, Mo., POPE SAYS .. emphasized that Catholic hospitals are both "in and of the local Church." He added that for the health facility to be positive in its relations there must be "a dialogue process involving the local ordinary and hospital adVATICAN CITY (NC) - Her- two things as responsible and ministrators." SACRAMENTO (NC) - The 路"The mere signing of legislaArchbishop Jean Jadot, anos- alding what he called a "new aware shepherds: a faithful. apCatholic bishops of California tion does not guarantee an end tolic delegate in the United period in Church life," Pope Paul plication of the great treasure of have hailed the state's new agri- to all the anguish and strife that States, said papal directives on VI said June 6 that bishops must doctrine and precepts of the reculture labor relations act and has accompanied this dispute social justice "must be studied tirelessly implement the Second cent council which Providence urged steps to be taken so that . over the years," the bishops said. with great drIigence." Vatican Coundl and also keep 'has caused to be celebrated in the United Farm Workers of "That can be accomplished only "The institution itself must a sharp eye on cultural changes our generation. Not yesterday, not tomorrow, but today we America (UFWA) and the Team- through a change of individual consider the social implications in society. sters can suspend boycotts, attitudes-a sincere change of of its own structure," he said. At a Mass concelebrated with workers in the Lord's vineyard strikes and slow-<iowns. heart, which will create the "This will include the matter mempers of the Italian Bishops are caned to a duty-bound task: The bishops urged the creation much needed atmostphere of of administration as well as the Conference in St. Peter's Basili- the council must become the of a "new era of mutual trust, trust. many aspects of employer-em- ca, Pope Paul further called on continuing stimulus and the which must be the first step to"Although the act does not be- ploye relationships with all that bishops to take personal .interest working law of our present ward peace in our fields." Church life." come effective until late August, this implies in the social teach- in their priests and seminarians. The statement was issued. im- we believe the various parties ing of the Church. Unless the The Pope added that the times He also praised the "surprising mediately after the legislation can begin now to create a new delivery of health care to the phenomenon" of lay catechists. also demand of bishops "an atwas signed into law June 5 by era of mutual trust, which must public itself originates in an ac"It seems to us that a new tentive and vigilant perception of Gov. Edmund G. Brown, Jr., at be the first step toward peace ceptable Christian social context, period in Church life is taking change in the world in which we a simple ceremony in the state in our fields. We see no justifi- we cannot claim to be faithful to sh-ape," the Pope told the bish- are called to work--especially capital. Only the four legislative cation for the par.ties to continue wbat should be expected of us." change in its cultural aspects." ops. sponsors were present. in last-minte hostility now that Turn to Page Three Archbishop Jadot said that "The times demand from us The bishops praised Gov. they are to be partners for peace Brown "for setting in motion the and justice." various elements to bring a legThe bishops suggested three islative solution" to the labor . ways for the growers and the undispute that has been going on ions to demonstrate their goodOUT Lady of ,the Cape Parish, Most Rev. Daniel A. Cronin, numbers receiVing Communion. for years among the growers, the will: Parishes represented' by this Brewster: Francis Camacho, JoUFWA and the Teamsters in Cal"We urge the growers already S.T.D., Bishop of Fall River, last Sunday commissioned 14 Extra- new group are Ho~ TrinitYl seph Daigle, Leonard Kerwin, ifornia. Tum to Page Four ordinary Lay Ministers of the Parish ,in West Harwich, Our Francis Lajoie, Malcom RanEucharist in a ceremony at St. Lady of the Cape Padsh in Brew- court, Thomas Sheridan, Albert ster, St. Mary's Parish in New Wagda, James White. Mary's Cathedral. Representing four parishes in Bedford and St. Paul's Parish in St. Mary's Parish, New Bedthe Diocese, the new lay min- Taunton. ford: Joseph Campbell, Arthur Commissioned in Sunday's isters join others who have been Fredette. ceremony were: commissioned over the past The New England Directors of 24. The theme for this year's few years -to assist priests in Hoiy Tr.inity Pa,rish, West St. Paul's 'Parish, Taunton: Religious Education have an- Congress is "F'aith Alive." administer,ing the Etlcharist es- Ha~ich: Robert T. Russell, Vin- James H. Lamb, John H. SchonThe Congress, under the spon- pecially in instances of large cent P. Walsh. nounced t'hat the 28th Congress dek. of Religious Education will be sorship of the 11 Roman Cathheld this August in Hartford, olic Dioceses of New England, Connecticut. The dates are Sat- will be held at the new Civic urday and Sunday, Aug. 23 and Center complex in downtown Hartford. One of the many features of the complex is that all the air-conditioned buildings are within a few minutes walking distance of the Civ,ic Center. The theme of the Congres!> wili be developed by concentraVATICAN CITY (NC) - The tion in four areas: Catechetics; Vatican's Congregation for Cath- Spirituality and Theology; Huolic Education has issued a de- man Potential; and Evangelizacree lamenting the decline in the tion. study of canon law and ordering Among the 50 speakers are renewed emphasis on that sub- some of the leading religious ject !n seminar,ies. educators in the - country: Rev. The decree is addressed to Alfred McBride, Rev. J. Brian bishops of dioceses (including Hehir, Msgr. Wilfred Paradis those of the Eastern rites), ma- and Rev. Regis Duffy, all of jor Relig,ious superior and rec- Washington, D. C.; Sister Marion tors of major seminaries and O'Connor, Mrs. Eileen Anderson, scholasticates. Bishop John D'Arcy of Boston; "In recent years the study of Rev. Joseph Champlin and Church law has undergone, for Msgr. Robert Fox of New York. various reasons, a lessening of Further information and reginterest, especially among eccle- istration forms for -the congress siastical students. This has had may be obtained from the Harta certain disorienting effect upon ford' Archdiocesan Office of ReBishop Cronin With Some of Newly Commissioned Extraordinary Lay Ministers the Church." ligious Education, 650 Willard Turn to Page Two Ave., Newington, Conn. 06111 of the Eucharist
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