The Record Newspaper 21 February 1991

PERTH, WA: February 21, 1991

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CONSULTORS MEET AND PICK BISHOP HEALY AS...

Bishop Healy preaching the panegyric.

The acting eader Following his election by the diocesan consultors, Bishop Robert Healy, 65, has been appointed administrator of the archdiocese of Perth.

He will hold that position until an archbishop is nominated who will present his letter of appointment to the consultors and be installed in a cathedral ceremony.

Bishop Healy was formerly vicar general to

Archbishop Foley as was Monsignor Michael Keating.

Both positions lapsed with the death of the archbishop but as an auxiliary bishop, Bishop Healy automatically was entitled to assume the authority of a vicar general until a meeting of the consultors could be called within eight days.

The eight consultors — Bishop Healy, Monsignor M. Keating, Frs Ross

OSM, G. Carroll, Cun- as administrator, once tion sole, upon the death ningham, Casey, T. Cor- during the post-operative of its archbishop. coran and J. Bianchini — convalescence of ArchbiBishop Healy has the met at 9.30am on Febru- shop Foley in 1985 and power to attend to the the 1988 extended routine government of ary 11.

They were entitled to absence overseas when the archdiocese but with choose any priest to Archbishop Foley made restrictions on certain the his visit to the pope and appointments and administer looked into a number of innovations. archdiocese. matters and spent a Following the election, month long retreat in the Monsignor Keating, a by secret ballot, Bishop USA. former vicar general, has Healy assumed office A provision already been asked by Bishop and the Apostolic Pro- existed for Bishop Healy Healy to be his delegate Nuncio was advised. immediately to assume in a number of adminisThis is the third time financial authority of the trative matters.

Bishop Healy has acted archdiocese, a corporaOther vicar positions

lapsed with the death of Archbishop Foley except for Father Gregory Carroll, the judicial vicar of the tribunal and who therefore is responsible for the continuing administration of justice in the absence of an archbishop.

The incoming council of priests, which was scheduled to hold its inaugural meeting at Jarrandale only last Thursday and Friday

also lapsed with the death of the archbishop and will not be convened until the arrival of a successor.

The selection of a successor to Archbishop Foley is supervised by the Apostolic ProNuncio Archbishop Franco Brambilla who presided at the funeral Mass. No time for the completion of this process has been announced.

Tribute to spiritual guide, friend The people of Perth received Archbishop Foley into their hearts as a spiritual guide and friend, said Bishop Healy in St Mary's Cathedral last Friday.

Seven years ago, in the letter of appointment, he said, the Holy Father exhorted Archbishop Foley "to continually care for and encourage the flock of Perth".

Taking into account the messages of sympathy, the callers to the cathedral and the large gathering at the funeral, this had truly happened, said the auxiliary bishop who served Archbishop Foley over the seven years.

"At his installation in this cathedral, he described himself as one who lacked the back-

Were raising the standard.

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ground and experience of many called to leadership positions.

"What we discovered over the next seven years was a greatness based on a deep personal spirituality evident in his hope, and joy insight, optimism.

"We saw it in his boundless energy, his constant encouragement of others and his willingness to reach out to a multitude of people.

"Perhaps one area in which this was more obvious was in his dedication to our migrant people.

"He helped many of them to come here, met them at planes and boats and helped them to settle down- in their new country.

Archbishop Foley's casket bearing a tree sprig, the chalice and the gospels.

'They became his life- recall today most of all is long friends and admir- what he taught us about ers because of the help he being Church. gave them in so many "He defined Church as ways. 'a community of disciples "No doubt we all have of the Lord Jesus, united different memories of with him by faith and him but what we need to baptism and gifted by

Him, each in a different way, for the pilgrimage we share in faith'.

"He was insistent that the Church must be a Christian community of love and fraternity.

"He repeated this theme

frequently and stressed in many ways that we all have our roles to play within its life.

"He called on us to be inclusive — to reach out and invite others to participate in our corn-

munion as Church.

"He called us also to search together to discern the guidance and gifts of the Holy Spirit in the life of archdiocese through consultation.

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Priest recalls last meetin Blessed Sacrament Father Jo Dirks of All Saints Chapel was probably the second last priest to speak to Archbishop Foley on the day before his death.

Father Dirks recounts the rather significant circumstances of their meeting.

"After Mass had finished and the last of the people had left, I suggested to brother Damian that instead of going home for lunch, we might go down to the Esplanade and have a quick look at the Aboriginal

cultural festival called `Kyana', a Nyoongar word meaning 'to go back'.

"In fact the theme of the whole exhibition was 'Freedom through Spirituality'.

"We made for the nearest tent. It turned out to be full of exhibits especially geared to children.

"I remarked to Damian: Brother 'That looks like the archbishop over there!' It was in fact Archbishop Foley, wearing a short sleeved shirt with a cross on a chain and sun hat.

"I wasn't sure at first whether to speak to him or leave him undisturbed, but after brief reflection I said: 'I'll go over and say hello.' I did and he gave me a big wide smile.

"I moved to photograph a display which featured a tree with models of native animals inside.

"Some children were gathered around tip.: tree and I took a photo of them. This time the archbishop surprised me by coming up and making a friendly comment.

"I can't remember

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the exact words. It was just after noon.

We did not see the archbishop again.

"Next morning after I was told of the archbishop's death.

"It seemed clear that he had been a pastor right to the end.

"At the Diocesan Assembly at Santa Maria College I had noticed that of the many possible special interest groups, the archbishop chose to be with the Aboriginal people who were there. On the last day of his life he had again chosen to be with the people he loved."

As a tribute to the wide esteem in which the late Archbishop Foley was held we today publish a further selection from hundreds of messages sent to the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth A l. Mannix, CM, Provincial, Ilincentian Fathers: "It was a privilege to be with the Church in Perth as she mourned yet celebrated with obvious gospel love, peace and joy the life and death of her chief pastor.

"It was a solemn, cathedral liturgy claimed by the people of God as their own through prayerful participation.

"Thank you for your own carefully chosen and measured words that allowed that to resonate deeply.

"It is important to recall, with gratitude, his long connexion with the Congregation of the Mission from first seminary days in Perth to theology days at Genoa and subsequent association with the priests at St Charles' Seminary and the parish of Kwinana.

"There was a particular association with the faculty of St Francis Xavier's Seminary, Rostrevor.

"In the brief time I was responsible to him for the Perth seminarians there, it was an inspiration to experience his pastoral concern — exercised personally but also through you and other priests of Perth Archdiocese.

"In discussion with him I greatly appreciated his clear and direct style through which he offered

unfailing support and loyalty in the context of friendship and also invited the same."

exerted on behalf of the Church.

"His loss is a heavy blow to us all."

Fr Gerry Scott CM, Arncliffe: "I remember our Sunday supplies for him at Lynwood. I remember his kindness and enthusiasm — and of course the sand round the new church! A good friend to us Vincentians, as to all; a warm and human person of Gospel faith and Australian common sense."

Rabbi Charles D. Temple Wallach, David: "In the time that I have been here,I had learned to appreciate the archbishop's warmth and personal commitment to people of all faiths.

"I was honoured to have been in his presence on a few significant occasions and to have built up a measure of camaraderie which of course I was looking forward to our developing.

"Sadly, this will now not be."

Fr David Cappo, Pastoral Director, Saint Francis Xavier Seminary: "Archbishop Foley, was a great supporter of the seminary and the Pastoral Formation Program.

"His understanding of the issues was always very accurate and his availability to deal with any of my needs and issues was always carried out with the utmost kindness and consideration."

Rev Dr G.N. Hartcher, CM, Rector, Saint Francis Xavier Seminary, Adelaide: 'Through his dealings with the seminary and through our awareness of his work in the West, we are deeply conscious of his wisdom, foresight and the extraordinary labours which he

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First Church of Christ, Scientist "He will always be remembered with respect for his leadership, for his deep interest in and concern for people and his efforts to promote harmony between the churches.

"The qualities of joy, compassion and great kindness which he expressed are an example to us all and are indicative of the true Christian spirit."

Sr Leonie Mayne RSJ: 'Thanks to our God for having given us a leader of such Christlike stature.

"His honest-to-God response to life and his simple and strong faith was a beautiful gift to our Church."

Don Aitken, former chancellor, UWA: "His friendliness, sincerity, charm, principle and enthusiasm lead to a great respect and liking for him.

"We are saddened that he was not able to continue his outstanding work for the Church and State of WA." For Perth City Ministers' Fraternal: "He was a great man, who quietly pursued areas of social justice and topical interest in an achievable way.

"He will be sadly missed not only for the man he was but for the leadership he gave to his colleagues and to others whom he touched. Peace and grace."

Abdallah Magar, President, Muslim Community Service of WA: "I have known him for many years and found him to have a warmth and a sincere desire to nurture understanding, tolerance and an openness between all religions."

Julie N Bethell, Society of Friends: "I was impressed by his spirituality, his ability as an administrator, and his gift of diplomacy.

"He will indeed be greatly missed by many, in particular by the ecumenical movement."

K. Brian Morgan, Lt Colonel, president, of Conference Churches: "On behalf of the Conference of Churches of Western Australia I write to express our sorrow at the news of the sudden death of His Grace Archbishop Foley.

'The archbishop has made a significant contribution to the life of the conference and to ecumenical affairs across the State of Western Australia, and we would want members of the Roman Catholic community to be aware of the prayerful support of their Christian friends at this time.

"We praise God for the effective life and witness of the archbishop, and pray for wisdom within the life of the Church and God's saving grace at this time."

"Members of the Army Salvation across Western Australia thank God for the life and witness of the archbishop, and we feel that the community at large has been enriched through his leadership and ministry."

Bishop Hamish Jamieson, Bunbury: " What a terrible thing. Although our contacts were few, I came to appreciate the sincerity and the warmth of Archbishop Foley. He will be a great loss."

Curnow A. Knuckey, The Grand Lodge of Western Australia of Antient, Free and Accepted Masons: -The late Archbishop Foley was a man who was held in the possible highest esteem by all sections of the community.

"It was evident to all who knew him that he was a person with a real interest in people and particularly those who were in any sort of need.

"His positive leadership on moral issues was greatly appreciated by this Grand Lodge.

"The members of this Grand Lodge will always remember with gratitude the gracious manner in which he officiated as a member of the ecumenical consecrating clergy at the dedication of the Non D enominational Chapel at the Howard Solomon Masonic Hostel and Nursing Home."

C. Edge, Wembley Downs and Districts Christian Council: "We know how much his pastoral care for priests and people will be missed by the Catholic Community and in the wider society his leadership in concerns for justice and his support for ecumenical discussions will be remembered by people of all denominations."

Doron Ur, AM, JP, Council of Western Australian Jewry Inc: "I have had the honour of several friendly and social meetings with the late archbishop and I concluded that in him you have lost a man of warmth, a man who honoured other faiths and who recognised truth and justice in others. We West Australians have lost a man of erudition."

Rev Kenneth J. Chellappah, Wesley Central Mission: "The archbishop was a good friend of Wesley Church.

"He has been a guest at our Lenten breakfasts and once gave the address at the breakfast.

"He has also been at services at Wesley and has participated on special occasions.

"The archbishop was also a great ecumenist and his support of ecumenical ventures in Perth will be missed."

Paula Cristoffanini, Ministerial Advisory Council on Community Relations: "Archbishop Foley will always be remembered for his wisdom and integrity and for his commitment to the welfare of Aboriginal communities in Western Australia.

"He will be sadly missed by many."

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From Rome...

Archbishop Sodano, Pro Secretary of for the archbishop's years of devoted service which earned him profound State, Vatican City: "The Holy Father has learned with respect as a caring and zealous pastor. His sorrow of the sudden death of holiness commends his noble soul to the Archbishop William Foley and extends loving mercy of God the father. As a heartfelt sympathy to the clergy, religious pledge of strength and comfort the Holy and laity of the Archdiocese of Perth. He Father imparts his apostolic blessing to gives thanks to the Lord of the vineyard all who mourn in Christian hope."

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journey in space. The following are edited excerpts from topics presented for his consideration.

"I'm not sure how much time I've got. I feel I am living on borrowed space and enjoying every day as it comes," Archbishop Foley said when asked how he would spend his time in space.

"My main interact is to get to know people, their life story and the life of their Spirit, to hear the variety of ways the Spirit has worked in them individually.

"It would be difficult to exist without the movement of the sun, the moon, the days, the times in our lives.

We enter into a rhythm of life, a time of prayer, a busy life, planned and unexpected, and then the quiet of evening. I've enjoyed the relaxation of the setting sun.

"I believe in the Spirit of the Lord that is with me and who is with those who believe in Him. Without Him I would never have achieved anythingIhave in the Church.

"My style — seen from my side — is make an effort to listen to people even to what they are not saying but thinking, to trust those whose skills I am aware of, their counsel, advice and their professionalism and to move forward after that deliberation and with the skills available to me with a great peace that it's going to work

because I have done allI had to do.

"Initially as a bishop I was very confused.

I'm getting used to it now.I am not at the top of a pinnacle. I have been called to serve the total Church through a kind of leadership.

"When first asked whether I would accept the appointI looked ment seriously for some good reason that would allow me to say no but I didn't find one with which I could live for the rest of my life so hereIam after some seven years as archbishop.

"Imade certain decisions in life that today would seem ridiculously young but that was the direction of my life right through but that is not to say I haven't thought of things I might have done."

"In the years leading to priesthood I stopped and wondered if that was the way Ishould go."

Anger "I get angry when some one dishonestly misinterprets what I have said. It hasn't happened very often, but there are significant moments whenI have felt that way."

The young "I am surprised at their saying from the classrooms that their greatest worries are nuclear warfare or such issues.

"Their real most

difficult problem is to relate to a world that has lost its ideals, its sense of wholeness.

There is no security ahead for young people because of the way we in the West have created our modern world.

"Young people need to know a security in which they can experiment if they are going to grow up. But if they haven't got a security to relate to then they are confused.

"Young people are looking to be a part of what is happening and not to be spectators. They want to participate, to be allowed to be themselves, to address questions that they have and not be talked to or down to constantly as if they were just receiving."

Youth music "Iam happy to allow a lot of their music even if I don't like it but rm pleased the Church since Vatican II, taking stock of Church relevance, allowed a lot of terrible music to be admitted because it seemed meaningful to the young.

"I'm pleased not that they themselves now want to use good music in their prayer life and this is the way we have to go. As leaders we haven't got all the answers; it's the the people of the Church who have faith and express it

and we are supporting that growth.

"A sermon, if it is going to be inspired, picks up something of the spirit of the people you are talking to, or unknowingly answer some of the questions about life, the spirit, the future that those listening have hidden in their hearts.

"I admire the Holy Father Pope John Paul II. "I see in him a person who had a very rough life as a young man, who was caught in the middle of a European war, who experienced hard manual work in the quarries, yet he had an integrity of his own culture that led him to share the Polish culture with young students during the air raids.

"His priestly life and the journey that led him to be pope has expressed his Polish culture, his Christian faith to which- he is totally true in his life.

"He feels with people and has a committed faith in the Lord and the message of the Lord.

"In space the seasons I would miss most would be the summer and autumn, an oasis in the year different from my day to day life as a priest or bishop, enjoying the relaxation I found in quiet places on holiday, on the beach, in the forest, in the mountains.

"Also because in the southern hemisphere we run into Easter, a precious time for me as a priest, as a leader and a believer.

"Relaxation I like with is. . . golf friends, an evening with a small group of people, different, with a nice meal and good conversation , with somebody whom I knew well and with whom I could be myself, speaking with people who know one another well, feel they can trust one another with their confidences and in sharing something of their real life.

"My final massage would be to ask people to seek, to go deeper than the surface of their daily lives, to find meaning in what they do and in the actions of other people. We often leave people on the surface, very lonely and sad.

"I don't believe I have any regrets and it's a peaceful sort of statement to make.

"There have been mistakes but basically I have been pretty true to myself and the paths that have led me to be archbishop have been just a part of a whole life.

"Happiness for me is a continuing acceptance of whatIshould be about, that this is really my journey and if I am happy with myself whatever I achieve is for someone else's judgement."

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Record The Chair is vacant The Chair of Perth, its See, is vacant, but it is guarded by Peter.

Just as the worldwide churches of the faithful are united in faith with the church of Rome, so now does the See of Peter temporarily oversee the mission which it entrusted to Perth's late archbishop.

The bishop is the servant of the people's faith.

Their faith endures. Another is summoned to be the point around which that faith will evolve and grow strong.

The Chair of Perth is rich in symbolism even for its late occupant, the first native born priest to reach the office of diocesan archbishop.

Th • fine jarrah chair on which he sat and which nc v tands empty in the sanctuary of St Mary's C . ,,,edral has a strong local history too.

-r) The new St Mary's additions, opened in 1930, ,t ia the gift of a Maltese priest, Don Pace, who received the young lad Launcelot Goody into the Catholic Church in 1916 shortly after he had arrived frc, England. :?r Pace's obsequies in 1953 were presided by the same Launcelot Goody, now an lry bishop. en St Mary's Cathedral sanctuary was lelled for the new liturgy, the chair gift of Pace, formerly for Mass celebrants, was cut to be a more appropriate chair from which 'Ibishop symbolically leads his flock. aingly, Archbishop Goody would be the first to in that chair and to which he would lead the iccessor whom he had recruited and ordained for the presthood and later ordained bishop of Geraldton.

The Church sets great store on the bishop's apostolic links with the mission given to the apostles It is an issue not without its conflicts and t-lsions even in the Church today.

The unity of Christendom is split precisely . ausr- large sectors of the Christian churches, rec,,,esented these weeks in the Canberra World Assembly, do not hold with the office of bishop as -3ing essential to the faith of the community.

Their opposition is based not only on a particular ading of the New Testament and early history but also with their disaffection about the way bishops hale performed at different times of the Church and the relevance of the role of bishop to the world's Christians in the late 20th century. The local Uniting Church as recently taken this view.

Vatic' I in 1870 had partially addressed the ouestiori the papacy before its abrupt closure.

• Then Vatican II assembled and confronted the ?aning of the Church, the role of bishops had to inc:uded.

One complete document, a single chapter and )zens of other pages of Vatican II are devoted to role and place of the bishop in the life of the of the Church.

Wove, to this latest tapestry of the Church is • emerging concept of Jesus the Priest, the Prophet. Poe King.

The Cht rch is called to the same triple vocation. hew and the bishops with whom he is united .he `codege' are also asked to be priests, prophets d kings in the image of their Lord.

This new found view of a bishop partially explains tflf. corn (ity, if not the impossibility, of the role h whit oishops are being called in today's inces. !' to bishop's Mass, notwithstanding those of the • As whom he asks to form eucharistic c;!..nriunities is the pivot, can a bishop be expected be everywhere saying Mass, and why?

The Whop who tries to be a touch too prophetic Ast contentious issues of the day is likely to find himself getbng no thanks for his trouble.

Admi-istratively, bishops face management — 0-ilent to those of a small business cor :y of Perth's church means little to the several , and other dioceses that periodically thong' mand, but the sad circumstances of r les are felt rarely now that practically ?p down at the statutory age of 75 and is can be made. le church of Perth has much to reflect has learnt from the recent past and )e it faces the future. rd, 21, 1991 . . February _ ..

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Saying rosary for peace VATICAN CITY (CNS): away from papal meetPope John Paul II's ings recounting the regular public recita- pope's concern for peace. tion of the rosary in Almost every public February became a papal talk has at least one giant peace prayer as sentence urging an end papal worry increased to the Gulf fighting. over the Persian Gulf At the rosary recitation, war and its growing toll the pope prayed that on civilian populations.

The February 2 rosary ceremony was a sign of how the pope is turning regular papal events into a steady stream of peace pleas.

Then on February 3, the Italian bishops' pro-life day, the pope linked an end to the Gulf war to the day's traditional theme of opposing abortions.

Since the fighting began, visiting church officials and world political leaders have come

leaders of the warring sides "may find the courage to abandon the path of the hostile confrontation and devote themselves sincerely to negotiation, dialogue and cooperation".

This should lead to finding peaceful solutions to other Middle East problems, he said.

The pope holds a public recitation of the rosary on the first Saturday of every month, normally an informal gathering

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attended by religious and visiting pilgrims and broadcast by Vatican Radio.

Invited to the February 2 recitation, however, were cardinals and highlevel Vatican officials.

The pope's opening talk was televised live by RAI, the Italian state network.

The Vatican also handed out glossy, printed booklets of the ceremony, called "A Celebration of the Holy Rosary for Peace".

The pope's opening talk cited "worrying news" about "the quantity of weapons being used and the involvement in the conflict of whole civilian populations".

Encouragement is needed for world leaders

"trying to bring the present war to an end, and who have the firm intention of finding adequate solutions to the various problems of the Middle East through peaceful means and with a desire for justice," the pope said.

"Let us' implore divine consolation upon all those who are suffering on account of the war and the grave situations of injustice and insecurity which still remain unresolved in the Middle East region," he added.

Unity is needed with "the peoples of Jewish, Christian and Muslim faiths who are being most severly affected by this war," he said.

Oppose "the temptation of indifference and fatal-

istic resignation, as if people cannot avoid being caught up in the spiral of war," he said.

The pope continued calling for peace in his prayers recited between the decades of the rosary.

"Assist the soldiers on all fronts who, constrained by painful decisions, fight each other in the Gulf war," he said.

The war is producing "unheard of violence and useless massacres," he added.

"Listen, Father, to the cry of innocent blood spilled on battlefields," the pope prayed.

Interspersed among the prayers were excerpts from papal and Vatican II documents calling for peaceful resolution of conflicts.

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VATICAN CITY (CNS): Pope John Paul ll's numerous peace appeals are a call to dialogue as the way out of the Persian Gulf War, said Archbishop Angelo Sodano, head of the Vatican Secretariat of State.

"The daily and insistent announcing of the primacy of peace when confronted with the rattling of weapons in the Persian Gulf region is a great service to humanity," Archbishop Sodano added.

"He (the pope) has appealed to the international community to preserve the laws and values which give it its force and authority," he said.

The pope "has incessantly wished for thoughts of peace and not affliction", he added.

"He has asked for dialogue and meditation" and has "invited all to pray for peace and for all those who, in that region, suffer because of the conflict", he said.

WASHINGTON (CNS): A Catholic family's worst fear became a reality January 30 when they were told that their daughter, Army Spec Melissa Rathbun-Nealy, had disappeared near the Kuwaiti border.

Ms Rathbun-Nealy, 20, a driver with the 233rd Transportation Co, was the first female US soldier listed as missing in the Persian Gulf war. The Iraqi government claims to have women prisoners of war.

Shortly after learning of Ms Rathbun-Nealy's disappearance, the family's priest, Father Ray Bruck of St Bartholomew Church in Newaygo, went to the family home.

"I told them, 'I'm here for you, to pray with you. I just don't know what to say'," Father Bruck said. Leo Rathbun hugged him and said, "We don't know what to say either."

Dialogue best answer: Vatican DALLAS (CNS): A continuing dialogue on the part of theologians, bishops and the Holy See is the best way to reconcile tensions among them, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, prefect of the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, said during a visit to Dallas.

Late last year several hundred North American theologians criticised

the Vatican's way of dealing with collegiality, ecumenism, the role of women in the Church and relations with theologians.

Asked to comment on their critique, Cardinal Ratzinger declined to evaluate it but said there are "many factors and motivations for these tensions".

Some tensions are creative, he said, while others

"are dangerous or are oppositions against the positive tension of life".

He said the twice-a-year visits to Rome by top officials of the US bishops' conference help the Vatican "understand the problems of the United States and help also for the American bishops to see what are our intentions so they can be better interpreters

of the Holy See for the theologians and help to overcome ineffective and negative oppositions".

He said the doctrinal congregation is not helped by the bad media image it has in the West.

"The relationship between the media and the work of the congregation is not so good, and reflection (on) how we can better introduce into

the media our message is a very important issue," he said.

"The media are the mediator of our message," he continued.

"True . . . the media are media of our time, of our liberal time and our secular time, which in many aspects is opposed to Christian faith. And so it is quite difficult to translate our message."

Support family life, urges pope VATICAN CITY (CNS):— Pope John Paul II, meeting with the mayor of Rome and other municipal officials, said many of the city's ills can be traced to a weakening of Italian family life.

The fragility of the family is especially evident among young people, who are increasingly turning to drugs, crime

and suicide, the pope said during a traditional annual encounter at the Vatican.

With more people facing the "very real risks of isolation, solitude, discrimination and neglect, the family must be helped to rediscover its role," the pope said.

"Therefore, everything must be done so that the family will not be the

first to be penalised at the level of economics or (city) services, that it not progressively be excluded from its deserved participation in public institutions, especially in schools." the pope said.

The pope expressed his "great sadness" at the increase in drug addiction and suicide among youths. During the past

year, Italy has experienced a wave of suicides that has alarmed many officials. Despite a new law criminalising most drug use, the rate of drug addiction remains high in Italy.

One contributing factor, the pope said, was the ease with which young students, especially in Rome's suburbs, can skip school.

The city should offer youths better opportunities for recreation, cultural activities and vocational training, he said.

Mayor Franco Carraro, a Socialist, said in a speech that he was concerned about the spreading attitude of among selfishness Rome's better-off toward the poor.

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DALLAS (CNS): Misunderstandings of papal authority today rest on mistaken views of conscience, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger said February 4 at the annual symposium for US bishops on moral and medical issues in Dallas.

"Morality of conscience and morality of authority, as two opposing models, appear to be locked in struggle with each other," he said.

Cardinal Ratzinger, prefect of the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, said the legitimate supremacy of conscience, even of an erroneous conscience, cannot be understood properly without looking at the relationship that must exist between conscience and truth.

If the idea of conscience is reduced to "firm, subjective conviction"

with no relation to because the former is objective norms of good further removed from and truth or evil, he said, then the "Hitler and his accompli- conversion." ces" would be in heaven That is why Jesus "since they carried out all considered the tax collectheir atrocities with tor who recognised his fanatic conviction and sins "more justified complete certainty of before God than the conscience".

Pharisee" who thought He said the Psalmist's he was sinless and saw prayer, "Clear thou me no need for conversion, from my unknown Cardinal Ratzinger said. faults," contains "proA basic element of foundest human wis- conscience, he said, is a dom" about the nature of kind of "original memory conscience as a call to of the good and true . . . truth. an inner ontological "No longer seeing one's tendency within man, guilt, the falling silent of who is created in the conscience in so many likeness of God, toward areas, is an even more the divine." Ontology dangerous sickness of the deals with the nature of soul than the guilt which being, reality, or ultimate one still recognises as substance. such," he said. that To creation "He who no longer memory, Christian faith notices that killing is a adds the memory of "the sin has fallen farther original encounter with than the one who still Jesus" repeated for each recognises the shameful- individual in his -founness of his actions, dational encounter with

the Lord in baptism and the Eucharist," he said.

Christian conscience, he said, relies on that memory of faith "which unfolds . . . in constant dialogue between within and without".

But if conscience is understood only as internal and subjective, without its content of truth and a relationship to God, he said, then "everything which does not come from the subject is thought to be externally imposed".

In that framework, he added, all authority is viewed simply as an external restraint that compromises freedom and autonomy, not as a bridge between the person and truth.

"Such a modern, voluntaristic concept of authority can only distort the true theological meaning of the papacy," he said. The true nature

of the Petrine office has become so incomprehensible in the modern age no doubt because we only think of authority in terms which do not allow for bridge between subject and object."

"The true sense of the teaching authority of the pope consists in his being the advocate of the Christian memory," he said.

"The pope does not impose from without," he added. "Rather he elucidates the Christian memory and defends it . . . All power that the papacy has is power of conscience.

"It is service to the double memory upon which the faith is based and which again and again must be purified, expanded and defended" against personal and social tendencies to blunt the call of conscience," he said.

Priests on Work for unity priest

shortage

ORLANDO, Fla (CNS): How the nation's priest view the priest shortage and priestless parishes will be one of the main issues addressed by the National Federation of Priests' Councils.

"We have many concerns," said the NFPC president Father Joseph Brink, "but our focus is on keeping the celebration of the Eucharist at the heart of Catholic life and how we deal with it with fewer priests."

Some hard facts indicating that the problems related to the shortage are growing rapidly.

The number of US parishes without a resident pastor has nearly doubled in the last five years, according to statistics in the Official Catholic Directory, an annual publication listing all Church institutions and clergy throughout the country.

In 1985 the directory reported that 1051 parishes, about one out of every 19, was without a resident pastor. In 1990 it reported that 1831, or one out of every 11, was without a resident pastor.

Father Brink said many priests fear becoming stressed-out sacramental machines out of touch with their people, especially if they have to ride the circuit between two or more parishes every weekend.

"There's not enough time to be with the people," he said. "You don't know what it takes out of you to be presider at three Masses on a Sunday morning.

"I hate to say this, but after a while you almost don't care — you sort of lose touch with Ma's there."

Personal contact is vital to ministry, said Father Denis Herron of Brooklyn, NY, who is chairman of the federation's Priestless Parish Committee.

"If you're coming in to preach in a community, you need a sense of what's happening there . . . if you're not in touch with (their concerns), you're not effective," he said.

He said one of the biggest concerns about the priest shortage is that "the Eucharist is being lost".

ROME (CNS): Work for Christian The main obstacles to Christian unity must be the concern of every unity are differences of opinon on believer or it will never be a reality, "authority in matters of faith", he said Father Max Thurian, one of the said. founders of the Taize ecumenical "Protestants refer to the community in France.

Scriptures, while the Catholic, "Ecumenical dialogue is too Church attributes notable imporoften reserved to theological tance also to apostolic tradition specialists. If the people do not and the teaching of the living become participants in the Church," Father Thurian said. ecumenical journey, unity will Catholics underline the sacranever come," Father Thurian said. nature of the priesthood. mental Father Thurian said it is important for Catholics to under- while Lutherans and other stand that ecumenism is the reformed churches see ministry search for -visible unity" among as "essentially a service". baptised Christians.

Other differences i,—.1ude Interreligious dialogue with Catholic insistence on the priJews, Muslims and others has a macy of the pope and the fact that different aim, he said. It strives for "Protestants venerate Mary with"human reconciliation, mutual out, however, entrusting thempardon and a common search for selves maternal her to intercession". good and for peace."

Bishops, paper split PRETORIA, South Africa (CNS): The southern African bishops and the newspaper they founded, New Nation, have parted ways after five years.

The chairman of the bishops' conference, Bishop Orsmond said it was always assumed the newspaper would become independent. He also said that "it is not usual for a church to run a secular newspaper" and the bishops "have not always been completely happy with the editorial content".

He also said there had been pressure on the bishops from some Catholics to end their relationship with the Johannesburg-based New Nation.

The paper had been criticised for what some viewed as its support for communism and stories it ran on abortion and birth control.

The Catholic organisation

Tradition, Family and Property had run open letters to the bishops in South African newspapers critical of their support for New Nation which prints 80,000 copies.

But Bishop Orsmond said the conference had sustained its support of the newspaper out of a belief that an alternative publication was needed in the white-run country. He said the newspaper would continue to be funded through special programs of the European Community.

Bishop Orsmond said New Nation was begun in 1986 to give a voice to South Africa's disenfranchised black majority.

That role has often put it at odds with the government, which has gaoled its editor, Zwelakhe Sisulu, and shut the newspaper down once.

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Who are you, anyway?

Carole Norris Greene states that coming to terms with. our own habits, needs, dreams and gifts, and how these shape our unique personalities is one of the challenges every persqn faces.

Habitual behaviour patterns serve to distinguish one individual from another, along with a person's interests, beliefs and desires. All are basic to our personalities.

Where are behaviour patterns learned? From role models, first of all — from those the developing personality is in contact with from infancy to adulthood.

In an ideal world a child growing up might bypass negative role models. But that ideal world is not commonly experienced.

Who our role models are, then, is worth pondering if we want to know

ourselves better. Our desires and goals also deserve attention.

Counsellor and author Edward E. Ford believes that in their actions individuals are conscious of two things: what they want and the outcome of what is done to achieve those wants.

"It's what the mind wants that determines where its attention is directed," Ford writes in his book "Freedom From Stress".

He thinks that just as people can be almost unconscious of combing their hair or of the actual typing of a letter — since it is the action's outcome

they are most interested in — they can become virtually unconscious of important facts about how they relate to others.

Their attention is focused on achieving what they desire or think will make them happy.

People may desire acceptance, control, wealth or fame, they may want to be understood or to meet expectations — their own and others' expectations.

"Unless we make a conscious effort to look at specific actions, we rarely think about what we are doing.

"Even then we have trouble," Ford contends.

Furthermore, "programing and reprograming our actions (to improve the quality of our lives) involve a lot of work."

If we want to know what kind of individuals we are, the patterns and priorities expressed in our relationships represworth factors ent assessing.

Consider the teenager who sees a group of peers apparently enjoying themselves and decides to act like the others in order to achieve the same level of enjoyment, with little regard to his or her own unique individuality.

By Carole Norris Greene

Another teenager may conclude that members of a particular group are all too much alike, and make it a personal goal to act as unlike them as possible.

The difference in approaches has everything to do with the difference in priorities.

Dr Annelle Primm, an assistant professor of psychiatry cites two factors that help account for why some individuals see relationships with others largely in terms of

how those relationships may further their own interests.

"Some have been brought up in an atmosphere of entitlement and were showered with everything. Sometimes that continues on into adulthood and that person has high expectations of everyone else and may even be boastful or have a need to always be one up on others.

Also, they may have been encouraged by their families to be the best, but mainly to have the best," she explained.

"Others can end up the same way after being deprived economically.

They never had the things they really wanted, so they try to make up for lost time . . .

Their deprivation may have even made them feel they weren't as good as others."

Recognising our behaviour patterns is a first step toward improving them. Books can be helpful, Dr Primm believes. And counselling is an alternative for many.

Each of us is unique.

Coming to terms with our own habits, needs, dreams and gifts, and with how these shape our unique personalities is one of the noteworthy challenges every person faces.

...an individual or an individualist?

Several years ago I prevailed upon a lawyer I knew to offer some free advice to a poor parishioner who was suing for unpaid alimony from her ex-husband's estate.

"Your case isn't as strong as I would like but I haven't lost a pro-bono case yet and I'm not going to let you spoil my record," the lawyer said.

That lawyer's relationship was not to a woman with a just grievance, but to a challenge to his record of success.

By Father Robert Kinast Whenever Elaine invited me to a party or function at her home, I always tried to get there. I knew the arrangements would be pleasant, the guests would be stimulating and the time would pass quickly.

But whenever Nora invited me to anything, I always tried to find an excuse not to go. I knew she would try to impress me with where her arrangements had come from, the guests would outdo each other describing which important people they knew and the time would seem interminable.

The difference between Elaine and Nora is the difference between individuality and individualism — with an emphasis on the "ism".

Elaine and Nora both act in a distinctive, unusual way. But there is a difference. Through individuality, one can act for the benefit of other people while in the second case individualism serves its own needs and draws attention to itself.

The difference between individuals and individualists touches every area of human life, including 6

religion. This was brought home to me recently when I read a woman's description of her divorce, which left her with several children and no job.

"My parents were very supportive," she said, "but they were good Catholics who had the idea that God helps those who help themselves."

Her parents were good undoubtedly Catholics, but they were at risk of invoking God to sanction an attitude of individualism instead of individuality.

The outlines of individuality echoed in the words of Pope John Paul Irs apostolic exhortation titled "On the Christian Lay Faithful," when he said: all, each "Above member of the faithful should always be fully aware of being a `member of the Church' yet entrusted with a unique task which cannot be done by another and which is to be fulfilled for the good of all" (No 28).

Christian individuals always remember that they are part of the communion of the faithful. Each one's unique, personal style and task is

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Individuality and individualism have very different effects, writes Father Robert Kinast. Individuals energise people by acting on their behalf while individualists stifle people by imposing their own way of doing things.

for the good of all.

Let's take a look at individuality from several perspectives 1. Identity.

Individuality is the personal expression of a common identity. It is a unique way of being part of a group.

The list of saints recognised by the Catholic Church is filled with good examples of individuality.

There are hermits and missionaries, peasants

and royalty, scholars and activists, founders and followers — all reflecting in their own way the shared Christian life.

The same individuality is found in different members of families, schools, athletic teams, civic and business organisations, professions and the arts But individualism tries to create its own identity.

Individualists represent themselves and pretend

to rely on nothing but themselves. Taken literally, the "self-made" person, who "goes it alone" would appear to be an individualist. Ultimately, this attitude isolates a person and dictates how that person relates to others.

2. Relationships.

Individualists see relationships in terms of how they may enhance their own image or goals rather than how they may help others.

Individuals, on the other hand, see relationships as opportunities to enrich people. So they add creative touches to benefit others, even if they bend procedures a bit.

The best teacher I ever had in graduate school never turned in his 'syllabus summarising what the class would be at the time the dean wanted it, the beginning of the semester. Why?

The dean eventually got his syllabus, but the students got an individualised seminar.

3. Effects.

Individuality and individualism have very different effects. Individuals energise people. They enlarge experience by showing new ways of getting things done. They stimulate creativity.

Individualists, on the other hand, stifle people by imposing their own way of doing things and keeping alternatives at a distance.

Individuals build a spirit of community because they remind people how many ways we all can relate to each other and belong to one another.

But individualists encourage isolation because they belong to themselves and are threatened by the true presence of others.

A Christian individual is aware of something an individualist is As this teacher which Pope John not, something explained it: "The first 11 expressed as Paul week of classes doesn't follows: count because the stu"God calls me and sends dents are still deciding if they'll stay in the course me forth as a labourer in or drop it. The second his vineyard . . . In fad, week I find out what the from eternity God has students want to learn thought of us and has and the third weekIadapt loved us as unique indilast year's course to this viduals" ("On the Christian Lay Faithful," No 58). year's students."

'Well-tempered' individual We can love St Paul, the strong individual. For strength is admirable, even lovable. But it would be hard to love him had he been an unbearable individualist. For arrogance is repellent.

After his overwhelming conversion experience, Paul's new convictions led him into a whirlwind of activity as a preacher of the good news.

With regard to mainstream Jewish Christians from whom he was distinctively different, he insisted that his "Gospel", his interpretation of the good news, was the correct one, and he expessed his convictions in no uncertain terms:

that I might not be running, or have run, in vain" (Galatians 2:2).

Sure of his position as an apostle called by God. Paul refused to be insen-

By Father John J. Castelot sitiye: "We were gentle among you, as a nursing

mother cares for her children" (1 Thessalonians 2:7). A strong individual, he was not an unfeeling individualist.

What held him in

"But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach (to you) a Gospel other than the one that we preached to you, let that one be accursed!" (Galatians 1:8) Still, his "conversion" experience taught him that God is a God of surprises. No one should close himself to the possibility of new surprises. One must have strong opinions, but not to the extent of becoming blindly opinionated.

Consequently, caught in the tension between his own views and those of the leaders in .the Christian community of Jerusalem, he decided to resolve the tension by meeting with them.

What he sought was confirmation that he was not working against the accepted tradition — "so

balance was his respect and love for human beings, his concern for their sensibilities.

Remember this story?

At Corinth it was the practice of butchers to purchase meat left over from the pagan temple sacrifices. But there were Christians whose tender consciences prevented them from eating this "tainted" meat.

Others considered the meat morally neutral.

Meat was meat; the fact that it had been offered to non-entities, false goods, didn't change it.

Paul agreed with the reasonable, more informed view, but he knew, too, that it was possible to be "too" right sometimes. The dietary practices of these Christians were offending other Christians, at times exerting subtle pressure on them to do something they believed was wrong.

The expression of one's individuality had to be qualified by consideration for its social implications, its impact on the community. So Paul ends this discussion with the following declaration: "Therefore, if food causes my brother to sin, I will never eat meat again" (1 Corinthians 8:13).

St Paul was a strong individual who was not an unfeeling individaalist says Father John J. Castelot

Paul's individuality left an indelible impression on the development of Christianity.

Paradoxically, his uniqueness would not have been so impit ive had it not been tempered by concern for others.

DISCUSSION POINT How do teen-agers describe the challenge of growing as an individual with a unique personality? What factors complicate this kind of growth?

Selected Responses From Readers: "I think it's important to listen to what other people have to say about you, but you really can't let it worry you too much. You have to trust yourself. I'll tell you the biggest problem, it would have to be peer pressure. At this point in life, we're all kind of worried about what others think of us. You don't want to make the wrong choices. There's also a fear of failure."

Andrew Bockelman, 17.

"Peer pressure makes it more difficult to be yourself because you're worried about what other people think of you. Parents can complicate things too: They're always trying to shape your ideas of who you want to be, but at the same time they're usually there for you when you need them." — Charlotte Richey, 14.

"Some people might make fun of you, sometimes even your race. Minorities have that problem. There's always prejudice in people, and you have to keep that confidence in yourself. Forget what other people think, what matters is what it important to you. You always hear that you should love your neighbour as much as yourself. That makes a lot of sense.

If you don't like yourself, you're not going to like anybody else." — Jim Belarmino, 17.

"I think the challenge. . . has to do with choices you make . . . the way you choose to express yourself. For myself it's writing, but an outgoing personality or a willingness to help others . . . might be your way . . . Factors that complicate that kind of growth are . . . pressure from society to be successful . . . even a certain amount of internal pressure . . . You might develop your personality to please your parents, society or peers instead of developing its uniqueness," — Christine Vavro, 17.

"One of the things that makes it hard to discover yourself is that even teachers discourage you from trying something because they think it's not for you, but how do you know until you try? Two other problems are television and music; both send the wrong messages about how to make decisions." — Dan Rodgowski, 14.

"Today you have to be a really strong individual to stand up against peer pressure.

There aren't a lot of role models and leaders out there that we can look up to." — Maureen McGinty, 17.

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He kept his mind sharp and alert His love for the Church is what I will remember about him, said his lifelong associate and friend Fr Barry Whitely.

"He respected those in authority, but was never overawed. In that beautiful photo he welcomed the pope like a brother, not a prince of the Church," he said at the Vigil mass.

"In his head he had to decide what 'model of the Church' he was working from, as is the fashion today, but in practice he just loved the people, the Church.

"As he moved around he had time for people, each person was important. His smile set people at ease, and his noisy laughter was heard from the centre of groups.

"He was gentle with people and ready to listen, but if changes were needed he spoke his mind, and could be very determined.

"I knew William Foley since our days at St Charles Seminary. He was a wizard at mathematics; in the Leaving examination he missed only by a mark or two in Maths A and B to be top in the State.

"He always kept his mind alert and sharp. He was a very intelligent person who seemed to read well, had a good memory and could assemble his facts and figures clearly.

"He was willing to listen to others and learn, but when he had made up his mind he would stand by his judgement and argue his case strongly and with feeling — and he was so often right.

"For a number of years he was chaplain to the Catholic Social Apostolate and the Christian Life groups of the archdiocese. He always claimed to have learnt so much from the small groups and from the review of life method.

"His vision of Church was broad, due to his varied experience as a priest. The Catholic missions were important to him as were the welfare of the Church and world beyond Australia. His charge of vocations, welfare and migration equipped him for his role as leader.

"Right up to the last weeks he would be off to have tea with a Burmese family or to visit somebody whose migration he had arranged. All of them claim Fr Foley as a personal friend.

(Archbishop Foley had arranged to dine with a Vietnamese family on the Sunday night of his death. They learned from the television news why he did not come. Ed.) 'The archbishop was a deeply spiritual man. He could join people in their particular devotions whether a charismatic rally, the National Youth Conference Mass, or the St Lucy procession. He was quite relaxed.

"William Foley was a good man and a strong leader. He was definite in decisions and his determined.

"He was prepared to weigh up the proposals put to him by different factions and individuals and give his judgement.

He won't have pleased everyone but will hold the respect of all.

"The final judgenmt is not his to make; 10 has been called befog, the Lord Jesus who dk d for us and rose froi the dead and there at 3od's right hand he stands and pleads for us.

"The circumstarr es of his death reminds ne of King David, who after achieving so iiuch wanted to build the Temple. That was to be left for his son Sok mon. 'oley Archbishop achieved so mud but was not allowed to 'hush his work, becaus , the Master returned to bring him to the full life if the kingdom.

"William Foley loved the Church, served God's people well and sill be long remembered may he live on in the live of the Lord."

prab.it, He gave Guide and friend golf a go• • • •

Father Whitely, who was one of a lifelong circle of Archbishop Foley's golfing friends, said: "His golf portrayed his character, he gave it everything he had.

His three and five irons were the longest in the game; if he went bush, which wasn't rare, he did not play percentage golf, he had to come up and over the trees onto the green and it often worked. He backed his judgement and had to give it a go."

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"His greatest expression of this communion and of his commitment to discerning the Holy Spirit's influence was the Archdiocesan Assembly in 1989.

"It was a measure of his understanding of Church that he was prepared to wait until the call from people was clearly articulated, the need adequately defined and the delivery carefully planned.

"On a different level, he himself developed and maintained a warm relationship

Top left: The majestic cathedral profile frames the assembled priests.

Top: At the vigil reception of Archbishop Foley's remains Mrs Anne Fox, Fr Maurice Toop and Anne Wringe carry the Year of Mission tree Sprig, the chalice and the book of gospels to be placed on the casket.

Top right: The Aboriginal bearers of the processional cross and candles, from left,

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with other caring people in the city from within the Church and from outside. He encouraged them and was encouraged by their efforts for those who were needy in whatever way.

"He had a deep appreciation of the need for all Australians to listen to each other, to work together particularly for the achievement of social justice for all.

"He believed we must understand each other's needs and learn from each other and reach out to others personally and in the

formal structures of the community.

"This led him at the national level to take up the challenge presented to him by his fellow bishops, to accept the chair of the Bishops' Committee on Justice, Development and Peace.

"It culminated in the recent draft report entitled 'Common Common Wealth, Good'.

"Archbishop Foley understood the difficulties faced by us all, priests, religious and lay people in today's climate.

"He felt strongly his responsibility to his priests and sought ways to support them, to challenge them and to minister to their needs.

"He sought to support also the religious of the archdiocese as they worked to discover today the meaning of their charisrns in the modern world.

"No less dear to him were the lay faithful of the Church. He worked strenuously for their formation so they could fulfil their roles in the life and mission of the Church.

"His concern was reflected in the time and energy he gave to those involved in adult formation, faith teachers and administrators in our Catholic schools, parish catechists, youth programs, the formation of the disabled and those involved in our growing health and welfare systems.

"His support for the University of Notre Dame Australia was but the latest example of this concern for the formation of people.

'These examples provide ample evidence

that he spent himself and devoted his whole life to the service of the Church and to our society.

"He would be disappointed that many things remained to be done but he could take consolation from the fact that so many things had been done and so many things had been begun.

"As we contemplate what has been left we incomplete, remember the words of St Paul: 'I did the planting„Apollos did the watering, but God gave growth.'"

Teresa Isaacs, her husband Robert and Rose Narkle.

Left: The chief family mourners (Pr) Kathleen (Foley) O'Hara and her husband Ian, Elizabeth (Foley) Curtis and her husband Ian, Maurice Foley and his wife Patricia.

Above: Cardinal Clancy of Sydney flanked by Archbishop Goody.

Right: Cardinal Clancy incenses the altar at the beginning of Mass.

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Peace must be the world priority 0

The pope criticised policies that discriminate VATICAN CITY (CNS): Pope John Paul II, intervention, the pope called for the evacuation those who "do not belong to the against territory. national the from forces addressing the diplomatic corps at the Vatican, of foreign religion". Both outright ostracism and dominant and Lebanon, in troops 40,000 some has Syria world the of corner every in peace for plea a made occur against Christians discrimination "subtle" the — from the tense Persian Gulf to the bloody Israel has forces in the southern part of parts of the world, such other as well as Asia n i country. tribal of hills the from streets of Lithuania and Africa to the war-weary countries of Central The pope's remarks about Lithuania came as the Middle Fast, he said.

In Africa, there are still at least 10 wars that America. several hours before Soviet troops moved in on tearing (the continent) to pieces," the pope "are Vilnius, in facilities "The demands of humanity today ask us to the national broadcasting said. more wounding and people 14 killing reportedly of banning absolute the move resolutely toward In Ethiopia and Sudan, populations are war, and to cultivate peace as the supreme good, than 140. to which all policies and strategies must be The pope, who had sent a telegram of caught in the vice of civil war and famine, and subordinated," the pope said in his annual solidarity to Lithuanian Catholics the day before, hostilities must give way to dialogue there, he address to diplomats accredited to the Vatican. told the diplomats that he was following events said. The pope noted the recent bloodletting The pope applied that message most urgently there with "worry". He said he understood the Liberia and Somalia, as well as ethnic conflicts to the crisis in the Persian Gulf. Among the aspirations of the Baltic republics, and hoped in Rwanda, and urged the international more than 120 diplomats in attendance were that "through dialogue and negotiation, one can community to help bring peace. arrive at new solutions that open doors and The pope found reason for hope in some parts ambassadors for Iraq and the United States. remove prejudices".

Africa, citing Mozambique's fledgling peace of The Pope condemned Iraq's invasion of and negotiations in Angola. process pontiff the to listening diplomats the of Among act "brutal" and unacceptable an as Kuwait In South Africa, he said, the recent aggression. He also praised the United Nations was Soviet Ambassador Yuri Karlov. Lithuania, for managing the international response to the the only predominantly Catholic republic in the "institutional renewal" holds promise for the invasion. But he warned that further warefare Soviet Union, declared its independence last stability of the whole region. He praised steps taken by South Africa's government, including in the Gulf would be a "tragic adventure". year.

Military action there would be particularly The Baltic republics were absorbed by the the legalisation of opposition parties, the freeing of political opposition heads and the continuing bloody with grave political, economic and Soviet Union after after World War ecological consequences, he said.

The pope's speech touched upon other dialogue. Recent episodes of violence, however, "By leaving intact the deep causes of violence regions of the world where political hopes have threaten these "fragile" seeds of reconciliation, in this part of the world, a peace obtained with sometimes collided with the reality of armed he said.

In Europe, the pope said, the continent has weapons would only lead to the preparation of conflict or violence: first time a new violence," the pope said. He said dialogue In Haiti, the pope complained about the experienced "perhaps for the and attempts at negotiation should be continued treatment of the papal nuncio there during a profound transformation that was the result of instead. recent mob attack on some Catholic facilities, a war".

The fall of communist regimes, the As he has repeatedly done when speaking of which saw the destruction of the nunciature and of Germany and the accelerated reunification the Gulf, the pope also mentioned other a historic cathedral. talks are evidence of this, he said. reduction arms lingering conflicts in the Middle East — in The nuncio, Archbishop Giuseppe Leanza, his satisfaction that expressed pope The was aide an and dignity" his in Lebanon. and offended "was Palestine were those from present diplomats the among violence is "This said. pope the injured, seriously "For decades, the Palestinian people have Bulgaria. and Romania and political the favour been sorely tried and treated unjustly," he said. that, in any case, does not Evidence of this can be seen in the fate of social stability desired by the people," the pope He also expressed his "deep satisfaction" that hundreds of thousands of Palestinian refugees, said. the Soviet representative was at the ceremony Haiti, he said, has suffered too long under a for the first time. The Vatican and the Soviet as well as in the situation of those who live in wave of vendettas, crimes and fighting.

Israeli-occupied territories, he said.

Union exchanged representatives last year.

Haiti's government immediately apologised to Palestinians are only "asking for a hearing," In Vietnam, a country where church-state he said. Some Palestinian sups are using the Vatican for the recent incidents. relations have been difficult, the pope cited unacceptable methods, he sai , but on the other In China the pope said, Christians are still progress following a recent visit by a Vatican hand they have too often been refused the suffering from unjust government restrictions delegation. He said the government there has chance to begin a real dialogue.

— with the result that Catholics there are unble shown it truly intends to promote religious In Lebanon, the site of a bloody civil war that to fully profess their faith, or communicate freedom. He also encouraged international help for Vietnam's ongoing reconstruction effort. has been recently calmed after Syrian regularly with the Vatican.

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Left rear Sr Diane Kingston, PMH, with Sr Bronagh O'Hagen, Sir Charles Gairdner, and the Reverend Cyril Dann, Anglican priest Hobart with Sr Eugenia Brennan, Director of Mission Effectiveness.

Some of the members of the St John of God Subiaco chaplaincy and pastoral care team with a keynote speaker Norman Autton (rear left) of Wales. Sr Teresa Joyce (left front), Fr Martin Geraghty (at PMH also), Michael Brennan centre rear and next to Anglican priest Rev Bernard Griffiths with Erla Riley and Barbara Drummond, Uniting Church.

'Angels' in Ben Taylor and Rose Narkle of the Aboriginal chaplaincy team comparing notes with Kevin Bartels, part time Catholic chaplain at Redcliffe General Hospital, Queensland. to leave the rest up to the medics and nature.

To some however, denial of that spiritual source can leave the mind in turmoil and greatly impede physical recovery.

The chaplaincy field. therefore, is a very vital one and recognised by several religions who place their people in hospitals to service parishioners' spiritual needs.

One hundred and twenty five 'angels of mercy' flew in from all over WA and interstate last week for the annual ecumenical conference of the Australian Health and Welfare Chaplains' Association (AHWCA), the theme of which was Spirituality and Pastoral Care.

These people help provide a vital source of spiritual nourishment which patients, often at a low ebb, thirst for.

In fact, for some people at the first onset of illness or accident, they are mentally 'phoning the priest.

It's a cry for help because although probably their body. will be taken care of superbly well in our modern sophisticated hospitals, their spirit requires help also to buoy them up, console, strengthen, reassure, affirm, or maybe even "unload".

Once the spiritual side is taken care of, one tends

As Christians, regardless of denomination, c haplains share that special bond plus that of their common goal for their people, unites them. And the coming t ogether annually for those who spiritually nourish others, allows them to refresh and teplenish their own resources. Hosted at St Thomas More College personalities their ranged from the quiet and rather serious to the downright riotous!

In a word, they seemed like a "fun bunch"!

Their unity was also a delight to see from the ecumenical joining of faiths as well as their professional rapport.

Among their numbers were 39 Catholics — priests, religious and lay.

The important work of the Aboriginal Catholic chaplaincy was clarified further with a workshop on Aboriginal Spirituality run by Esther Bevan from Broome.

Aboriginal patients prefer to see an Aborigi-

nal chaplain so Rose Narkle and Ben Taylor service their needs in various local hospitals.

Coming together as they did, all those who work in the chaplaincy field (I refer to them all as chaplains for the continuity of this article) share some common problems.

Mr Michael Brennan in the St John of God Subiaco chaplaincy team, remarked that there is a lot of pain with men and women who do not feel fully supported by the institution they are serving.

Mr Brennan said there is some confusion about the role and a lack of clarity in the relationship between various personnel working together, for example between the medical and the chaplaincy teams.

Some women in this specialist field tend to feel secondary also and are not affirmed by their church or peers.

According to the chaplains, isolation is an area they feel which comes from the Church as a whole, "because there are so few in the ministry who understand the depth of emotional strain and drain drawn from the chaplain", said Sister Veronica Noonan of St VinHospital cent's Melbourne.

The ethics side can pose a bit of a problem also, she said. "You may have a brain dead loved one whose body is being kept alive for organ donations", so although dead,

Hospital "becauseIcan be there to works with other partthe person looks alive Redcliffe from the breathing point Queensland said it can radiate God's love with- timers who, like himself, receive no renumeration be difficult when people out preaching". of view. at all. are to unable communihave patients "When a of kind But what and a stroke cate through bad news and need a religious service can you Government funding give them, she queried, only through the eves shoulder or a listening does cover some chawhen the body is in that can they communicate ear,I find it a privilege to plains, while others get be that shoulder and that none, and some are state, because the next with you. funded by their own time they see the person, Sister Eugenia Bren- ear . . ." they will be laid out in a nan, the Director of Mr Brennan said finally Orders, or a stipend from coffin.

Mission Effectiveness of that they can help Catholic funding bodies. the St John of God Health address the immediate in Few, however, receive a any with For anyone salary. Participants of compassion and sensitiv- Care System, said cha- hospital but very frethis year's conference needs person the quently being time spend plains ity, which would have to more in who praised their deal great a they as people with requireessential be an their keynote speakers — ment for this delicate and struggle to find meaning understanding re- Norman Autton from and situation are which events, life n i valuable role, the ability Wales and the Reverend themselves, orienting painful. to then switch off from it often very Bill Loader from the underbe to has "which having given so much of There is a trio involved taken in their situation Perth College of Divinity yourself to the sick and of the patient, chaplain this in an — believe they were grieving, must be and always God she said. which supports enriched by their fraterway". ongoing extremely difficult.

AHWCA members recThe Catholic commun- nity and common bonds "But you have to do ognised the importance ity, he believes, is not and state the thirst for this," said Sister Veron- of chaplains' spirituality presently oriented for religious unity is very ica, "in order to move on and one of their chal- providing such forums of evident among them. to the next person to lenges was to develop the encounter, support and The Catholics said they help." But this is where skills to bridge the range stimulation of faith life. regretted not being able the drain comes in and of generations of spiritu"It isn't that it does not to share the Eucharist the replenishment so ality (which need have worship, but the with their non-Catholic provide necessary for these nothing to do with care of people's colleagues. but all shared pastoral chronological ages) that chaplains. in daily ecumenical lacking." often lives is Commonly they found are part of the Church in He then commented prayer meetings. the rapid movement of every age, said Sister how people in crisis Last year the conference patients within the hos- Eugenia. richness was held in Victoria and great discovered So the need for a deep pital system difficult to and resources within next year Queensland cope with in order to find and mature spirituality themselves which could will be the venue, from out who is in need within in the chaplain is be utilised and continued where 12 came to attend perhaps a short hospital- obvious, she stated. to find expression within at St Thomas More isation time. t is so important that a loving faith commun- College.

I For those given a death the chaplain not be a ity, which would add to Well it's over for sentence, for instance conscious or uncons- the formation of a much another but year with cancer, although cious obstruction to richer community life refreshed and with conthe patient may be told God's action in the from which everyone solidation of bonds and then free to go home, encounter." between the various would benefit. they will be in and out of The chaplains generally chaplains and different But perhaps Sister the hospital said Sister Sheila Thompson of felt that a lot of faith states, this network has Veronica and need time PANCH General Hospi- renewal and return to been strengthened to go to come to terms with tal Melbourne summed faith practice can take out and give — which is their illness. That is also it up too, when she place because of a per- their basic role — to when the chaplains need outlined the feeling of son's hospitalisation those who often so to be available to respond helplessness in the face when their values often desperately need them. to their changing attitude of death or great change.

Their work is vital and to and reconciling stages. suffering.

Many chaplains are not be applauded for their And the joys — paid and Mr Bartels generous gifts of giving.

Mr Kevin Bartels from The Record, February 21, 1991

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What's up or down?

Mystery appears to surround the reasoning behind Perth City Council's blocking the demolition of a building in Northbridge.

Bidders at the auction of the Fitzgerald Hotel on September 26 were told repeatedly that the demolition of the building was required of the purchaser with an agreement to that effect.

The property, at the corner of Fitzgerald and John streets, was purchased at auction by the Archdiocese of Perth on September 26 principally to consolidate the adjacent area it leases to Vanguard Press.

The auction prospectus on September 26 states: "The Fitzgerald St frontage to a depth of 5 metres and a truncation on to the John St frontage of the land is required for road purposes under the Metropolitan Regional Scheme.

date of registration of the agreement. land the (b) Cede required for road purposes (see diagram) free of cost within 5 years of date of registration of the agreement.

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(c) An absolute caveat will be lodged on the title in respect of such deed."

The archdiocese has entered into an agreement of the conditions of purchase.

As soon as the building was vacated by the end of the following month, the conversion of building to offices was investigated.

It was decided that the building was in too poor shape and would need over $200,000 to achieve a minimal standard.

"The purchaser shall enter into a deed with the vendor as to:

Since the building would have to be demolished within five years the archdiocesan advisers considered that this was an unjustified expense and it could not be passed on to the groups that might have used it.

the (a) Demolish improvements affecting the land required for road purposes at no cost to the vendor within a period of 5 years from the

Following Wednesday's press report on the matter a Perth City Council spokesperson said the demolition conditions of the sale "were

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The diagram of sale showing the portion required to be demolished. not imposed by the Perth City Council, but by the Department of Planning and Urban Development".

"Council considered the conditions of sale were not relevant to its concern of the historic worth of the building."

Early on Wednesday The Record asked the Department of Planning and Urban Development why the conditions of sale were being rejected

by PCC but by the time of going to press (4pm) the call had not been returned.

When the archdiocese decided to abandon the building Vanguard Press applied to extend office and store facilities on to the lot.

This complies with the terms announced in the prospectus of auction: 'Zoning: "Industry Ci" under the City of Perth, City Planning Scheme 1985. Permitted uses include light industry, warehouse/showrooms.

Other possible uses requiring special approval include hotels, lodging houses, retail/shops, restaurant and general industry.'

Condolences • From P.2 Fr John Neill, OP, Dominican House of Studies, Victoria:

"He impressed me as a man of vision and. despite his health, a man of energy.

"He will be remembered by many people for the catholic spread

of his interests.

"I will always be grateful for the trust he showed in the

University of Notre Dame Australia project.

"Please God, it will develop into a great Catholic university and so will be a worthy monument to the archbishop's courage and trust."

Sister Helen M. Maher, St John of God Generalate: "Archbishop Foley was a much beloved bishop and I know that he will be very much mourned and greatly mimed."

Archbishop D'Arcy, Hobart: "Every bishop in Australia will miss him.

"We relied on his judgement and leadership in so many matters touching the Gospel, the Church, the welfare of Australia, and our contribution to peace and justice everywhere.

"His genial personality, his deep faith, and his priestly mind and heart were a constant model and inspiration to us all."

John E. Maloney, Vice Chancellor, Curtin University: "We at Curtin have recognised him as a deeply religious man, a strong leader and one dedicated to the issues of justice in our community.

"We have admired his commitment to education particularly through Notre Dame, whose emergence we also welcome."

Fr E. Wehrmaker, SAC, Regional, Pallettine Centre: "We have learnt over the years to appreciate and love Archbi-

shop Foley. To us he was a man close to

God, close to his priests and to his people, a true and loving shepherd.

"We are also grateful for the vision he brought to the Church of Perth. We hope that we can contribute in our small way that that vision of Church will be kept alive and be able to unfold over the years to come."

Roderic Kefford, President, Association of Independent Schools of WA (Inc): "Archbishop Foley was a significant contributor to the cause of independent education in Western A ustralia, and his support was such that it transcended sectarian divisions and expressed itself in a

deep concern for the well-being of all children whose parents had chosen to send them to other than government schools.

"On numerous occasions, the archbishop's comments and addresses on educational themes reflected his deep personal concern and commitment to the welfare and wellbeing of young people, and to the importance of a Church. based education to their overall development."

Russell F. McKenney, Executive Director, Central Psychiatric Services: "Archbishop Foley was a friend and supporter of the mentally ill and a person who will be sorely mimed by us all.

"Our Requiem Mass, held in our hospital chapel on Thursday. was attended by staff and patients."

[Bush peace TOMORROW TODAY with Father Joe Parkinson

The Young Franciscan weekend, February 8-10, brought music to the peaceful bush of Nanga Brook.

Some of the fifty participants, experiencing Franciscan spirituality.

Saint Francis could almost be felt walking in the hills of the Nanga Bush Camp in Dwellingup on February 8-10 as over fifty young people gathered for a Franciscan youth camp.

The event, organised by the Western Australian Secular Franciscans, provided an opportunity for young people to experience Christian life in the light of the message of St Francis of Assisi.

Sometimes called a saint for our times, St Francis lived a life filled with joy, peace, music, love of God's creation

and concern for the poor and needy.

Over the weekend we were shown how joyful the Franciscan way of life can be, and the example set by the secular Franciscans, and the brothers and priests who attended the camp, showed us that St Francis' message can be lived out fruitfully today in our often irreligious world.

The poverty of spirit, simplicity and humility he embraced are qualities for which our world today is crying out.

They are central to the message of Jesus himself,

By Nana Howard and bear much fruit for those — like St Francis — who adopt them as guiding precepts in their lives.

Not only was there much to learn, but so much to do as well!

The beautiful Murray River which flowed nearby provided great impromptu fun, and between activities people could be seen disappearing among the trees to follow a bush path down to the water, to leap from, a rope at all sorts of

amazing angles (Brother Michael was an expert) into the water.

One could never say enough about the building in which we stayed.

Constructed from great jarrah trees hewn from the surrounding bush the Nanga Bush Camp was like something from St Francis' own heart.

The high roof and open front of the main meeting room meant that, even whilst inside, one could still feel a part of the nature all around.

It is the only place I know where being inside

is as beautiful as being outside, with towering eucalyptus trees and whispering wind blending with the sound of the cicadas and birds.

The weekend was a great success. providing solid spiritual food for thought along with an abundance of lighthearted fun.

Hopefully a group of young Franciscans will be meeting regularly in the future. For more details contact Pat Meek, coweekend the ordinator, on 329 1474.

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The Catholic Youth Formation Centre "Eagle's Nest" is in need of a trailer and a microwave oven. The oven is for normal preparation and warming of food for groups using the centre. the trailer for general maintenance and caretaking purposes.

As a non-profit body, we are asking either for donation of these items or information on where we may be able to purchase them at reduced rates.

Please contact the Chaplain's Secretary Catholic Youth Ministry, on

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Chaplains' national conference?

Informative and fun!

1. (Left) Esther Bevan of Catholic Ed regional office, Broome WA, Father Frank Jones, Royal Canberra North & South Hospitals, ACT, Sr Diane Moore RSJ, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne and Sr Pat Lohan IBVM, St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst NSW. 2. (Left) Mrs Mary Young, Flinders Medical Centre SA, Brother Andrew Byrne, Westmead Hospital Sydney, Sr Emmanuel Kerin, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Rev Robert Morgan, Uniting Church, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Sr Irma, Cabrini Hospital, Melbourne.

3. (Left) Sr Veronica Noonan, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Sr Yvonne Berecry, Royal Darwin Hospital, NT, Sr Jo Dillon, St Anne's Hospital, Mt Lawley, Sr Sheila Thompson, PANCH, General Hospital, Melbourne, Sr Patricia Oliver, Royal Brisbane Hospital.

4. (Left rear) Michael Brennan, Peter McGowan, St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, Father Leo Burke, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Old. (Middle row left) Church of Christ, Rev Jenni Ashton, Bethesda Hospital, Perth, Rev Moss Arnot, Peter MacCallum Cancer Clinic, Melbourne. (Left front) Father Gerard Glynn, Concord Hospital, Sydney, Mrs Denise HockenYenning, Catholic chaplain, Royal Brisbane Hospital.

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March 7 Thursday

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March 11 Monday

Talk: The Australian Institute on Alcohol & Drug Addiction. "Serenity & Insight: A 12 Step Approach to Meditation." 12-2pm, at 65 Newcastle St, Perth Talk. Catholic Family Welfare & Counselling.

"Serenity & Wisdom: A Meditation Approach to Prisoners of the Body or Mind." 7 30pm-9 30pm at the Catholic Centre, 450 Hay St. Perth

March 12 Tuesday

March 13 W ednesday

Talk: Catholic Doctors Guild of WA "Meditation: The T herapeutic Deconstruction of Normative Psychological Functioning." 7 30pm at Bioethics Centre, 39 Jugan St. Glendalough Day "Meditation: Becoming Still to Know God." A day of reflection especially for women 9am-2 30pm at Aquinas College, Manning (Booking • 450 5222) Talk "Meditation: How to Choose a Spiritual Practise & Teacher." 7 30pm at James Nestor Hall, 50 Ruislip St. Leederville

March 14 Thursday

Talk. -Women's Spirituality: Promise & Problems."

7 30pm at James Nestor Hall, 50 Ruislip St. Leederville

March 15-22 Retreat "Stillness & Knowing. An Insight Meditation Retreat." St Joseph's Retreat House.

Safety Bay March 20 W ednesday

University of Notre Dame Australia "Faith.

Psychological, Eastern & Contemplative Perspectives" at James Nestor Hall. 50 Ruislip St. Leederville 7 30pm

GERALDTON March 4-6

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The University of Western Australia

Members of the University and the public are invited to attend the

UNIVERSITY SUNDAY SERVICE

BURMESE MASS

Mass for the late Archbishop Foley will be offered on Sunday, March 3 at Columban House, 48 Riversdale Road, Rivervale at 11am, followed by a get together. Please bring a plate.

Enquiries 272 1379.

ST JOSEPH'S REUNION

Past students and friends of St Joseph's Fremantle and Devialar College Samson will hold a reunion and afternoon tea with the sisters at 2pm on March 10 in the parish hall behind the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Canning Hwy, East Fremantle. Please bring a small plate for afternoon tea and a donation towards the cost of the hall. Ample parking is available at the shopping centre across Canning Hwy as well as adjacent to the hall. For further information ring Margaret on 330 4730.

MARY MacKILLOP Father Paul Cardiner SJ who has ,been working on the Cause in Rome is visiting Perth. He will speak at the following locations: Wed, Feb 27: St Joseph's Convent, South Perth, 9am-12 noon, Canonisation? Why? Thur, Feb 28: Bunbury 7.30pm9.30pm, Mary MacKillop and Julian Tennison Woods, The Foundation (Contact St Maura Murphy or Sr Eileen Johnson 097-521 286).

Fri, Mar 1: St Joseph's South Perth, 7.30pm-9.30pm, Mary MacKillop and Julian Tennison Woods, The Foundation.

Sat, Mar 2: St Joseph's South Perth, 10am-11.45am, Canonisation? Why? 11.45am, Eucharist.

2pm-4pm Mary McKillop, the person.

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ROCKINGHAM MISSION One week — March 2-10 'Lent 91 Alive in Faith'.

Sat 7pm and Sun 8am, 9.30am and 7pm, speaker Monsignor Michael Keating: Alive in Faith.

Monday 4, 7pm, Fr Frank Shorts O Carm: Christ our Leader.

Tuesday 5, 7pm, Fr Wafter Black MSC: Spirituality of Marriage.

Wednesday 6, 9.30am Childrens Day, Fr John Orzanski: Love of our Faith.

Thursday 7, 7pm, Fr Ray Hevern SAC: Mystery of the Priesthood.

Friday 8, 7pm, Fr John Hannah OMI: Beatitudes, recipe for living.

Saturday 9, Reconciliation, 10 to noon, 4 to 6pm.

Sat 7pm and Sun Barn and 9.30am, New People, New Life.

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BULLSBROOK

Rosary, Homily and Benediction will be held on Sunday, February 24 at the Bullsbrook Church, 'Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church' at 2pm.

For bus reservations for Perth, Highgate, Dianella and Marangaroo ring 344 4054. (Note change of phone no.) For Fremantle bus, ring 339 4015.

The church is open every day and is available for pilgrimages by appointment (ring 571 1699) .

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LIFE IN THE SPIRIT A life in the Spirit seminar will be given at St Gerard's Church, Mirrabooka, starting with an introduction and questions night on February 27, running for 8 Wednesdays from 7.30-8.45pm, finishing on April 17. Open to the public. For further information please contact Michael Donovan 342 4156 or Dafne Jones 364 8241.

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CENTENARY MASS in St Mary's Cathedral at 10am on

Friday, March 15, 1991 and morning tea afterwards in Mercedes College Hall, Victoria Square

Please contact

RSVP: In order to allow for adequate seating in the Cathedral, and for catering purposes for the morning tea, kindly RSVP by 63 91 on 384 0066

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NB The principal Mass and dinner for the centenary will be held in Geralchon at 2pm on Saturday, July 6. 1991.

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The Sanctuary Book is a directory of Retreats, Spiritual Programs, Centres for Programs, Spiritual Directors and will help parishes, groups and organisations. Cost $1 per copy ($2 posted) from WACRI office 325 6977; Sr Cecelia 446 6059; Phillip Carrier 227 3068.

MORLEY MAJELLANS A day of reflection will be held on Sunday, March 3, at Infant Jesus School, cnr Smith and Russell Streets, Morley commencing at 9.30am and concluding with Mass at approx 4pm.

Sr Paula Quinn will lead the program, entitled "Being Woman, Being Human, Being Loved". Cost will be $5, morning tea and lunch will be provided. For bookings and enquiries please phone 276 6674 or 279 8143

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The Record, February 21, 1991 15

The final journey

If Top left: St Mary's Cathedral farewells its pastor.

Top right The hearse about to leave the cathedral.

Above: People lined the route of the procession.

16 The Record, February 21, 1991

Above right: Bishop Healy offers a final prayer.

Below: Archbishop Foley is buried in the first grave in a new section for priests.

Right: Bishop Healy's last farewell.

Quote 'If we follow Archbi-

shop Foley's example, we will seek the continuing guidance of the Holy Spirit within the life of the Church.

We will keep on striving to carry on the mission Christ has given us in the world.

As we do so we will find what has been begun will continue to where the Lord intends it to go.

As we gather around his mortal remains in the great act of worship and praise to God, and reflect on the example of our Archbishop, let us each remind ourselves of our Christian mission.

As we do so, we will be able to look to the with future confidence.

Please God, we like him will radiate a spirituality of hope, joy and optimism and so we pray.

Eternal rest grant to him 0 Lord., — Bishop Healy