diocese of fall river
t eanc 0 VOL. 23, NO. 45
FALL RIVER, MASS., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1979
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Historic Meeting Is Conducted In Atmosphere of Openness VATICAN CITY (NC) - The solemn observance of the cen- the splendid program set forth largest assemblage of cardinals tenary of the birth of Albert by' the Second Vatican Council." in history - 120 strong - is Einstein; The pope warned against Among specific issues the pope meeting to discuss Vatican finances and the church in the mod- asked the cardinals to discuss backsliding in putting the counwere Vatican finances, the ef- cil into practice. "But neither is ern world. In a surprise move on Mon- fectiveness of the present or- it possible to rush presumptuday, after it had been announc- ganization of the Roman Curia ously ahead," he added. What is needed is an "integral" . ed that the meeting would be (central departments of the conducted in an atmosphere of Vatican) and "the activity of the approach to church renewal, he secrecy, Pope John Paul II re- pontifical academies, and in said. In what could' be the most leased the text of his opening particular the Pontifical Academy controversial task requested by address to the cardinals. It was of Sciences." Before outlining the specific tl:te pope, he urged the cardinals also indicated that regular press briefings on meeting proceed-' topics, .he placed. the 'meeting to find an answer to "the queswithin the framework of church tion of economic resources" ings would be held. In his opening remarks, the renewal " in accordance with needed to run the Vatican. "Bearing in mind the different pope pledged to consult the carfields of the Apostolic See;s acdinals regularly on church aftivity, which had to be: developfairs. He said they would be ed in relation with the putting made aware of the state of Vatiof the council into practice and can finances, information heretofore kept within a very small The parish council of St. in relation to the church's prescircle of advisers. Joseph's Church, Fairhaven, has ent tasks in the spheres of evanIn general, 'he said, the meet~ accepted the recommendation of gelization and of service to ing would center on continuing its Human Development Com- people in the spirit of the Gosthe renewal of the church begun mission that the parish adopt a pel, it is necessary to formulate by Vatican II. But an ecumeni- refugee family from southeast the question of economic resources," he .said. cal note was adc;led when the Asia. pontiff said that he would ask Turn to Page Two The decision, said officials, "is the cardinals to join him in a the parish response to Pope John Paul's repeated plea to America 0 to share more with the poor of the world." St. Joseph's will assist the adopted family in renting living Sister Mary Laurita, PBVM, Sister Michael Joseph, 97, a quarters, setting up housekeep- assistant superintendent of diReligious of the Holy Union of ing and procuring food and ocesan schools, is in charge of the Sacred Hearts for 80 years, clothing. Above all, say organ- arrangements for a national led the list of 36 sisters honored izers, "St. Joseph's commits it- meeting of Catholic school adlast Saturday at St. Mary's Caministrators Tuesday through Turn to Page Eleven thedral, Fall River, for' their Pri,day of next week at the long and faithful service to the Sheraton Regal Inn, Hyannis. church. . They will include top educaThe' sisters, surrounded .by . - tors in the areas of supervision, members _of their communities personnel and curriculum. Meetparticipated in a jubilee Mass ing as members of the National The 1979 Annual Thankswith Bishop Daniel A. Cronin as giving Clothing Drive will be Catholic Educational Associahomilist and principal concele- held in all parishes of the Fall tion, of which Sister Laurita is brant. There were two sisters River diocese from Sunday an executive board member, marking 65th anniversaries in through Sunday, Nov. 18 to 25, they will consider a variety of religious life, 10 60-year veter- Father Thomas L. Rita, drive topics on the general theme ans, 17 golden and six silver ju- director, has announced. "Focus: Empowering the Person." bilarians. The meeting will also be open He said, "This year's appeal At a moving renewal of vows will be vitally important in light to diocesan principals and 11 ceremony, the sisters affirmed of the tremendous need for plan attendance. fidelity to their vows of -obedi- used clothing and blankets. MilSister Barbara Walsh, SUSC, ence, poverty and celibacy. "0 lions of refugees in Southeast principal of Holy Name School, Lord our God, I thank you for Asia were forced to abandon all Fall River will direct music. for the love that has brought me to their possessions in their flight 路"'Tuesday's liturgy, at which Rev. religious profession and the love to find a safe haven. In the George W. Coleman, diocesan I have received each day of my Western Hemisphere thousands director of education, will be religious life," they declared. of homeless families are in dire principal celebrant and homilist. "Out of His infinite glory may need as a result of civil strife in A triple trio and liturgical . He give me the power through Central America and recent dev- dancers from Holy Family High the Holy Spirit for my hidden self astating hurricanes in the Carib- School New Bedford, directed to grow strong, so that . . . I bean. The greatest demand is by Arthur Buckley, will be feawill. with all the saints have for lightweight garments of all tured af Wednesday'~ liturgy, to strength to grasp the breadth types, with particular 'emphasis be celebrated by Rev. Frederick and length, the height and the on infants' apparel. Of course, O'Brien, SJ, principaJ of Bishop depth, until, knowing the love of blankets of any weight are al- Connolly High School, Fall Christ . which is beyond all ways needed." River. knowledge, I am filled with the Sister Marianna Sylvester, Last year the clothing drive Turn to Page Two Turn to Page Eight Turn to Page Fifteen o
Parish To Adopt Asian Refugees
Diocese .T Host National Parley
36 Jubilarians Are Honored
Clothing Drive Need Is Great
SCENES AT JUBILEE CELEBRATION