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Debate on Priesthood • Synod Continues In Optional celibacy, he asserted, "seems not to differ from the state of the unmarried person who may enter marriage when he chooses." "In fact celibacy is a positive and permanent will or promise not to marry that is made for the sake of God's Kingdom," he said. Cardinal Krol cited the "unprecedented and unsurpassed" study of active and inactive American priests and their problems sponsored by the U. S. hierarchy. He observed that much of the problem of celibacy "seems to be the fr~stratlon of a ' desire for greater freedom and for legitimate human autonomy...· A remedy for the problem, he . continued, must be sought in the area of the priest's relations with "those who determine and execute Church policy authoritatively." The $500,OQO study also showed, however, th"t' the majority of priests - even younger priests-'!favors a strong bishop," he said. Priestly celibacy helps a sexuaUy confused world steer "the middle course or mean of virtue Most Reverend Daniel A. Crobetween contempt for human nin, S,T,D., Bishop of Fall River, sexuality and slavery to passion today confirmed the appointment and eroticism," the American made by Very Rev. George Per- spokesman asserted. reault, O.P., Dominican ProvinBecause the world finds it cial, of Rev. Thomas M. Landry,- hard to be drawn. by Christ from O.P., as pastor of St. Anne Par- a love of things seen to a love ish, Fall River. of things unseen, the Cardinal Born in New Bedford on continued, witness must be March 28, 1909, Father Landry given to the life of the world was educated in Brockton Sa- to come in eternity. cred Heart School and the Col"It is in this context that the lege de I' Assumption in Quebec. episcopal conference of the He entered the Dominican Or- United States expresses its conder on Aug. 3, 1927 and was or- viction that the tradition of Turn to Page Eighteen T!1rn to Page Nineteen
VATICAN CITY (NC)-Celibacy and the ordination of mar. ried men continued to dominate speeches on the practical side of the priesthood as the Synod of Bishops went into its second full week. The U. S. hierarchy told the assembly it wanted the present celibate discipline to stand, with Cardinal John Krol of Philadel~ phia addressing ,the 210-member synod as spokesman. Cardinal Leo Suenens said he thinks the classic way of a celibate priesthood should be' defended but at the same time new approaches must be kept open. In the name of the American bishops, Cardinal Krol warned against "a hasty resolution of the question" and urged "a thorough study of the feasibility of ordaining mature (older) married mert to the priesthood.
Rev. T. Landry New Pastor of Saint Ann'e
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BLESS CORNERSTONE OF NEW CHURCH: Bishop Cronin blesses the cornerstone of the new St. Julie Billiart Church, No. Dartmouth in ceremonies held Monday afternoon. Assisting were: Rev. John J. Steakem, parish assistant; Rev. John F. Hogan, 'pastor; Paul G. Cleary, architect, builder and parishioner; Rev. George E. Harrison, Episcopal Secretary, and Very Rev. Thomas J. Harrington, Diocesan Chancellor.
Strong Faith Stands Firm Before Present-Day Woes His ExceUency, Most Reverend Daniel A. Cronin, S.T.p., 8ishop of FaU River, on the occasion of the blessing oj St. Julie Billiart Church and Center, Monday,
Oct. II, delivered the foUowing homily at the Mass of Blessing: Dearly peloved in, Christ,
We are here in great joy today to participate in the solemn blessing and dedication of this new Church and auditorium of the parish named in honor of St. Julie Bil1iart. We give thanks to Almighty God that we have seen this day. From humble beginnings, often The Religious Education Com- times celebrating the Liturgy in mittee 'of the Cape Cod Council rented quarters, the parish, of Churches is sponsoring a founded by Bishop ConnoUy workshop and social session for .whose vision we salute with aU ministers and directors of re- gratitude, has progressed under ligious education of Protestant, the diligent and devoted leaderCatholic and Orthodox denomi- ship of the pastor Father John nations from 10 'to noon Wed- Hogan, and with the admirable nesday, Oct. 27 at St. Francis cooperation and support of the Xavier Parish Center, Hyannis. faithful laity, to a point where Organizers state the purpose. in the Providence of God we can of the meeting is to provide an stand here today to beg the opportunity for Cape Cod reli- blessing of God on this new gious educators to meet, explore structure and on the spiritual mutual needs, share resources life of the parish itself. The clergy and the laity of this and develop professional support parish may take legitimate pride and enrichment. Reservations for the workshop in this beautiful building which may be made with, Mrs. Peg is in such good taste. It will Ford, telephone 255-3696; Mrs. serve functionaUy the needs of Fred Dewey, 428-9457; or Sister the parish for the public worship of God, the liturgical action of Eileen Murphy, 775-6200.
Cape CCD Workshop
the Eucharist and the private devotion of the people who can derive spiritulll comfort, and st~ength ~rolT} quiet meditation and personal prayer. It is here that parishioners will be baptized, confirmed, receive absolution for their sins, receive Communion, receive the Sacrament of Matrimony and bring their dear ones to commend their souls to the m~rciful Lord. In addition the social activities so necessary ·for the community life of the parish have been adequately provided for with due Turn to Page Six
Diocesan Nurses At Conference Rev. Cornelius J. Keliher, pastor of St. Mary's Parish, No. Attleboro and Diocesan Moderator of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Nurses will lead a large del~ egation of area moderators and members to the 12th Regional Conference of New England Diocesan Councils of Catholic Nurses to be held tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday at Shawmut Turn to Page Nineteen
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