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Volume 3 Number 19 » January

14,

1994

Dioceses Celebrate King Holiday

Amid Concerns Over WASHINGTON

(CNS)

— As

the

Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. national holiday neared, some expressed concern that the day would be seen merely as a holiday for black

Americans

to

Its

day, meaning employees have the option of taking the

day off with pay.

As of 1990, only

18 percent of the Fortune 500 companies made it a mandatory day off with pay, Minton said.

Among the

observe.

Scope

states,

New Hampshire cel-

A

predominantly white parish in Marietta, Ga., a northern suburb of Atlanta, was chosen to be the site of a King holiday Mass Jan. 15, birthday of the

"We are

civil rights leader slain in

1

trying to emphasize the

King celebra-

tion

is

a holiday for

all

968.

people, not just

black people," said Father Bruce Wilkinson, secretary for black Catho' ministry for the Archdiocese of Atlar St.

Ann

Parish in Marietta

was

:

c.

sen to emphasize the ongoing social ministry there. "Their commitment symbolizes what Dr.

King talked about and Wilkinson said. "It takes individual involvement to make changes lived," Father

Betty Gregory, project leadiiajonthe Charlotte Tornadoes, cheers "her boys" on to better lives for (1)

themselvoe advertak the chain of poverty and

illiteracy.

Shown

make

with her are

Walter Jr., her son andorobabl: Tornado, and Lee Evans, a Tornado alumnus and mentor.

Photo by

CAROL HAZARD

Convert Gives Young Men Chance To Break Chains, Shine CAROL HAZARD

By

Associate Editor

CHARLOTTE

—

had a one-way ticket Charlotte gage,

it's

own by

woman a

Betty Gregory

nowhere. The

to

carried so

much

bag-

wonder she didn't get pulled

it.

And

yet,

she not only rose

go to study hall every Wednesday night and do volunteer work once a month. Their logo is "breaking the grades,

a

community

and the Tornadoes have done it. They ve

ights.

the poor, the sick and the aging. During

Gregory grew up artment in

New York

She was bounced

City with four

Breaking Barriers, working on five community projects with other youth.

The Tornadoes were given scholarships to N.C. School of Outward Bound, a team- and skill-building outdoor experience. What's more, they participate

at

age

1 1

from a

ildren' s center to foster homes, turned

cheap wine and welfare as a young ult, and moved with her son back in with her mother.

in four

Her mother, knowing all about home remedies for over indulging, would fix a mixture of milk and a raw egg to coat

year.

her daughter's stomach, give her a beer to stop the

shakes and

fix

some

for

herself.

Sober 47, has

now

for 16 years, Gregory,

become a

be featured in

She will the April issue of Family star

of

sorts.

Circle magazine for a section on

"Women Who Make Gregory

a Difference."

— administrative

assistant

Barclays American Mortgage Co. and a member of the RCIA program at at

Peter Church

—

is project manager, and cheerleader for the 3-year|Old Charlotte Tornadoes, a basketball team for black male teens at risk.

St.

blind, the homeless,

spring break, they'll be a part of Youth

others and sisters and alcoholic parnts.

'

worked with the

one-bedroom

in a

mom"

Shooting for more than hoops, these kids agcrj 5- 1 9 are breaking the cycle of •drugs and poverty and trying to make 1

Something of their lives. As part of their agreement to be on the team, they take random drug tests, maintain decent

REV.

MARTIN LUTHER KING

JR.

ebrates the holiday by executive order,

meaning the governor can cancel

ii

next

year.

On

Jan. 15, the Diocese of Charhold a daylong celebration at

lotte will

Our Lady of Consolation, an AfricanAmerican parish in Charlotte, featuring talks, workshops, Mass, and a dramatization of the journey of American blacks from slavery to freedom.

service project

ove her circumstances, she's also men on to new

eering young black

But the holiday is "not where it ought to be," said Alan Minton, spokesman for the Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday Commission created in 1984 to establish the holiday. "It's still perceived as an African-American holiday," he told the Atlanta Journal and Constitution daily newspaper.

While the Coca-Cola Co. in Atlanta makes the King holiday a paid holiday, other major employers in the area, including Georgia-Pacific, AT&T, Delta Air Lines and Turner Broadcast Systems designate it as a "floating" holi-

Six Bishops Call For United,

chain."

Name

in society."

"Be

All

You Can Be"

retreats a

Anyone found using drugs

is

sus-

for them.

"This is one small step on a long journey" of attacking the drug problem, teenage pregnancy, delinquency and

amazes me that we (taxpayers) will spend $25,000 a year to keep one person in violence, Huffstetler says. "It

we

ZAGREB,

won't spend $1,000 a See Gregory, Page 2

Bosnia-Herzegovina

Croatia (CNS)

—

ordination of Auxiliary Bishop Pero

Bosnia-Herzegovina must remain a place

Sudar of Sarajevo.

where Serbs, Muslims and Croats can

The text of the 700-word appeal was released in Zagreb by the Catholic Press Agency. Signers included Cardi-

Catholic bishops of the former Yugoslavia.

Their appeal came as international mediators and Bosnian political leaders continued haggling over ways of dividing the. country into three ethnic live together peacefully, said six

ministates.

pended and offered counseling and treatment. Dealing drugs is immediate grounds for dismissal. If they don't do well in school, they have one semester to pull their grades back up.

Four alumni are in college. "These kids had no chance without Betty Gregory," says John Huffstetler, president of Southeastern Insurance Group and board member for the non-profit Charlotte Tornadoes. Gregory takes the boys to visit colleges, and finds scholarships

prison, but

Pluralistic

The

negotiations were ac-

nal Franjo Kuharic of Zagreb, Arch-

bishop Vinko Puljic of Sarajevo, and Bishop Franjo Komarica of Banja Luka, a Serb-controlled city in Bosnia.

The ordination took place

as

companied by continued fighting to grab

Sarajevo, headquarters of the predomi-

each side a better

nantly Muslim government, was under bombardment by Serbian forces.

"The coexistence of Serbs, Mus-

"During the liturgical celebration, echoes were heard of exploding grenades, which have been falling mercilessly on this city for two years," said the bishops. Sarajevo lacks food, water and electricity and its inhabitants "live day and night under the threat of death," they added.

The day before, a group of international experts on the Balkans meeting at the Vatican also called for a peace settlement which avoids "territorial haggling."

territory so as to give

bargaining position. lims and Croats in Bosnia-Herzegovina is

the destiny of Bosnia-Herzegovina,"

They asked politiand military commanders to avoid negotiating on the basis that "force and weapon power determine rights and justice."

The fighting is "an indictment against contemporary civilization which does not find a way to stop the war and said the bishops.

cians, mediators

guarantee ajust peace to tortured people, regardless of their nationality or reli-

gious affiliation," they said.

Most Croats are Catholics and most Serbs are Orthodox. The appeal was issued Jan. 6 as the bishops from Croatia

and Bosnia met

in the

besieged Bosnian

capital of Sarajevo for the episcopal

Pastoral To Families The

final installment of the U.S. bishops' pastoral message to fami lies begins on Page 7 of thi

-

2

The Catholic News

Gregory

&

(From Page

Januafy 14, 1994

Herald

I'm having trouble with a decimy life and I get involved with doing something for somebody else, all of a sudden I wind up doing what I was supposed to do."

"Betty is a beautiful person and a committed Christian," says Trinitarian Sister Eileen McLoughlin. "I call her once in a while to work with someone in Alcoholics Anonymous, and she always helps out. She believes in finding peace and happiness by loving people and working with them. That's what makes "If

1)

Vocation Update

sion in

year to keep a person from becoming a prisoner."

That's not to say the Tornadoes haven't had problems (two were suspended for shoplifting), but they are

"few in the scheme of things," Huffstetler says. "The kids police themselves."

The 26-member Tornadoes team is funded by private donations and as a pilot project by the Foundation for the Carolinas.

Lee Evans, a Tornado alumnus at age 20 and college student, says he wasn't thrilled about volunteer work at But

first.

it's

part of his life

now.-His

was hosting a dinner blind. "They taught us

favorite project

banquet for the and we taught them," he says.

Evans is staying with Gregory

—

"No free rides," says Gregory. "Free do anyone any good."

The

carrot

Even

is

is

building self esteem.

Tornadoes have won

She learned about

self respect

from

who

accepted her for who she was. Not only that, but her foster mother took her for the first time a foster family

beauty parlor every other

in her life to a

left

her foster

home to get mar-

only to turn to alcohol. In shame,

returned to her mother's

period in her

home

for a

she describes as "total,

life

total alcoholic insanity." Still drinking,

They've also played in Charleston, Atlanta and Myrtle Beach.

Without the Tornadoes, Evans says he'd be "a street legend, one of those guys who talks about what they used to do, who's just dreaming and not achieving anything. And I'd probably have an

with her second husband, Walter Sr.

there.

attitude problem. I wouldn't be able to take criticism and I'd feel like everybody's against me."

The Tornadoes work at keeping upbeat and positive. "The atmosphere is 'you can't do wrong,'" says Evans. "If someone falls down, we automatically

get in that person's business to

make

sure he doesn't stay down."

Gregory

"Ms. Betty" or

is

"Mom"

to the boys. "All the fellows give her a lot

of respect," says Evans. "She'll

down

we were her own child and we need to be doing this or

as if

us

tell

sit

thinking about that. She's always there."

Gregory teaches the boys what she' learned, and the lesson is simple: By helping others, you help yourself. "The way to stay feeling good about yourself is

she

moved from

her mother's

home

Torn apart by alcohol, the couple divorced. Now sober, Walter Sr. is the coach for the Tornadoes.

Gregory drank from age 20 to 32.

Her turning point was a hospital detoxification program and Alcoholics Anonymous. Her motivation was her son, Walter Jr., the original Tornado. Gregory has already lost her older son, Winston, to drugs and prison. Winston, 22, is serving time for dealing cocaine and murder.

Walter, 18, is working part-time and completing his high school credits at Central Piedmont Community College. "Kids are wanting to fight in high school and I don' t have time for that," he says. He's aiming for college and a major in psychology so he, like his mother, "can help kids so they don't get into drugs and alcohol."

Walter doesn't mind sharing his mother or his home with other kids.

"Everybody is like family," he says.

"All of

them

are

my

brothers.

to help others," she says.

NCCB

Denounces White

Official

House Abortion Funding Order WASHINGTON life official

(CNS)

— A pro-

of the National Conference

According

new

directive

"would force

White House order requiring states to pay for abortions for low-income women

abortion in violation of their own

states to

"own

rape or incest by requiring states to

"President Clinton promised to help abortion 'rare,'" she said.

also assured Congress that even

"He if

the

government funded some aborit would not force the states to do

federal tions,

so."

State health officials have been dis-

puting the order for extended Medicaid

coverage of abortions, saying

it

violates

state law. Many states restrict Medicaid coverage of abortions to cases where the life of the mother is threatened.

The Catholic Daughters of America, a relatively small group of women in the Diocese of Charlotte, has been most generous with their willingness to assist seminarians. They offer prayerful support and give generously of their time, talent and treasure to promote vocations.

The CDA has a special mission to serving the Church and

its

joyful presence in providing receptions for diocesan events

especially at the

annual

CRISM Mass and at ordination receptions

—

is

—

priests.

waive reporting requirements."

Despite protests from state officials, the Clinton administration

is

insisting

law expanding payments for Medicaid abortions must take precedence over state laws and go into effect

a wonderful expression of

Although many individuals pray and support vocations through daily prayer, '^olic Daughters in special mention the Knights of Columbus and the recognition of their corporate efforts to serve the^^o,, by promoting vocation awareness and the special care they show to the decides ans °f tne Diocese of I

Charlotte. f he Diocese of the possibility of serving as 'Rourke at (704) 334-2283. Questionsfor this column can x Charlotte, call Father

To inquire about

O

be sent

to

Father O' Rourke at 1621 Dilworth Rd. East, Charlotte,

Federal

Condom Ads

NC 28203.

Said To

Promote 'Dangerous Myth' —

WASHINGTON (CNS) A government campaign to encourage condom

message is to use condoms during sexua intercourse.

of fighting the spread of

Msgr. Lynch said in a statement tha

AIDS is "promoting a dangerous myth,"

the advertisements "promote promiscu

said the general secretary of the

NaConference of Catholic Bishops and U.S. Catholic Conference.

Msgr. Robert N. Lynch was responding to a Jan. 4 announcement by Health and Human Services Secretary Donna

ity

tional

put

use as a

way

Shalala unveiling a

new

series of blunt

and a false sense of security whicl at risk

the very lives of those

.

See Alvare, Page 16

mos

be influenced by them.

"It is irresponsible to presen condoms as the answer to the AID?

likely to

threat or to suggest that they are a sun

safeguard against

HIV

transmission,'

radio and television ads encouraging

Msgr. Lynch continued. "Neither

use of condoms. Several of the ads also

true."

See Ads, Page

Have you given thought to being a priest

in the Diocese of Charlotte?

that federal

by March 3 1 States that fail to comply with the federal law by that date could be denied Medicaid funds.

A letter sent to state Medicaid officials Dec. 28 and released Jan. 6- by Bruce Vladeck, director of the federal Health Care Financing Administration, which runs Medicaid, said the expanded

Their

their dedication.

would

claim that a pregnancy resulted from

to the

life.

fund

of most states" and President Clinton's

make

members, families and others who might be considering a vocation priesthood or religious

cratically passed laws." In her Jan. 7

statement, she said the directive

Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities.

RSVP. This money given directly to seminarians to help with personal needs and opportunities for enrichment.

Moreover, some councils sponsor evenings of discernment and awareness for is

demo-

force states "to accept an abortionist's

promises," according to Helen

and excellent materials for vocation promotion and awareness. Locally,

mention abstinence, but the prevailing

"contradicts the policies

Alvare, a spokeswoman for the bishop'

their families, councils

on abor-

of Catholic Bishops has denounced a

The order

and prayers by the knights and

sides individual efforts

to Alvare, the Clinton

administration's tion funding

in cases of rape or incest.

and

throughout the Diocese of Charlotte provide special funds for seminarians.

There are more than 30 councils in our diocese. Each has a knight who is responsible for vocation promotion and awareness.

On a national level, they provide scholarship money for the education of future they assist individual seminarians through a program called

ried,

talent

our seminarians.

Two groups in the Diocese of Charlotte stand out for their fine work for vocations; the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic Daughters of America.

The Knights of Columbus have long been known for their support of the priesthood and religious life. Be-

priests

muda Sea Cadets and local teams to play in Bermuda this past year, winning all games

and who share prayer, time,

stopped getting into fights.

The marriage broke up and Gregory

four

ministry involves meeting people from

week. Gergory straightened up and

league teams, they placed third in the state tournament this year and second invited by the Ber-

my

to the priesthood

a childhood bent

she stopped visiting her foster mother.

They were

Part of

organizations that have a particular interest in vocations treasure to promote vocation awareness and support for

respect as ball players. Playing other

last year.

faith are diverse. It's a

will of the Lord.

—

She

Their stories of life

humbling and enriching experience to meet with others who are seeking to do the

on survival in line to get cheese and powdered eggs, buying food on credit at the grocery store and a pair of $2 shoes Gregory didn't in a bargain basement

basketball.

so, the

men who feel called to priesthood. and

— standing

until

from surgery. He works and pays rent at the Toradoes' hangout Gregory's home. and meeting place

The goal

As vocation director for the Diocese of Charlotte, I am given many wonderful opportunities to meet with

know much then about doing for others.

his ankle heals

rides don't

Vocation Director

her tick."

With

FRANK O'ROURKE

By FATHER

Contact Father Frank O' Rourke, Vocation Director 1621 Dilworth Rd. East Charlotte, N.C. 28203 (704) 334-2283

i

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The Catholic News &

January 14, 1994

Hospital

Kim Piccolo Scholarship Would

UNCC

Aid Catholic Students At By

Honors Volunteer..

CAROL HAZARD Associate Editor

CHARLOTTE — For seven years, Barbara Neff tried to set up an Catholic Scholarship Fund

Endowed at

UNC-

Charlotte.

However, the campus minister never

the callousness.

As of last week, Neff had received 24 donations totaling $2,335 toward her goal of $10,000. That's on top of the $1,000 she had collected from previous

got much of a response. That all changed

efforts.

when a Catholic parent suggested she name the scholarship in memory of Kim

before," says Neff. "It's wonderful to

Piccolo, a

UNCC

was stabbed

business major

to death in her

who

appartment

January 1989.

"The response was beyond anything could have dreamed," Neff says.

The suggestion from Nan Dorsey of

in

I

Charlotte

came

after the killer's friends

and relatives jeered at Kim's parents outside the courthouse after his conviction last month. Neff, Dorsey and hundreds of others who read about the reaction or watched it on TV were stung by

"The contributions just dribbled

in

get this (the scholarship fund) sparked

again."

An endowed scholarship would

ensure a promising Catholic

UNCC stu-

dent $500 a year.

Nearly all the contributors sent notes of encouragement: "In your doing, you are too.

empowering me to do something, I didn' t know Kim, but I have felt so

heartbroken for her and her family."

way

The scholarship fund is "a beautiful to remember a beautiful human

being," wrote another contributor.

Active in Catholic

Campus Minis-

Kim was a leader and peer minister, says Neff. "When students come to col-

try,

Ads

(From Page

2)

lege, their faith is often

Msgr. Lynch said a better strategy for a public campaign would be to promote "a responsible attitude toward sexuality as the

leave behind. For her,

He encouraged

it

was

to share

.it

with other students."

Contributions have

come from sev-

eral cities, including Charlotte,

broadcasters to re-

Denver,

Lee Young

(r),

a parishioner of St. John

To remember Kim and celebrate her

reject the

commitment

best

deductible contributions can be sent to

Neumann

Mercy presented Young with

in Charlotte,

was honored recently for her Mercy vice president for

years of service as a volunteer at

Hospital. Joann Carr,

human

a certificate

resources,

volunteer service. She

first

served as a volunteer from

1974. Because hours were not recorded

Gastonia and Huntersville.

consider their public responsibilities and

campaign "as misguided at and fatal at worst."

Dr. James Curran of the Centers for Disease Control said the major networks have agreed to run the advertisements and that most would probably air after

a very

important part of her life and she wanted

most serious of human

interactions, not a casual recreation."

something they

1

and pin for at least 5,500 hours of 954 to 1 958 and now has served since

when she began

in the 1950s, her actual service

has

been much more than the 5,500 hours for which she was recognized.

to her Catholic faith, tax-

The Kim Piccolo Endowment Catholic Student Scholarship Fund, c/o Barbara Neff, Catholic Campus Ministry,

OORA, UNCC,

Charlotte,

NC

Pastoral

Message On

Families

Available To Parishes, Individuals

28223.

II p.m.

By SISTER MIRIAM FIDUCCIA In talking recently with the parents

Diocese

of Charlotte

P.O. Box 36776 Charlotte,

NC 28236

of five children, the mother said, "It's not family

life that's failing;

American culture

it's

the

that is failing family

other diocesan organizations to delve

life."

This one lot

January 14, .1994

Dear Friends

in Christ:

will take place in

Church in Latin America our diocese on the weekend of January 22-23. for the

America are great. We can express solidarity with out brothers and sisters in Latin America by assisting them to strengthen their pastoral ministry. Funds from the collection are used to train seminarians, men and women religious, permanent deacons, catechists and lay leaders. Such leadership training is crucial in Latin America, where there is, on average, only one priest for every

The needs

Church

of the

comment expresses what a

in Latin

into the pastoral.

of us have been experiencing lately.

"Follow the

Way of Love" is avail-

Families are facing stress from an envi-

able to parishes in bulk orders through

ronment which ignores family values.

the

The United

The National Collection

by families.

Since 1994 is the United Nations International Year of the Family, there is no better time for parish groups and

States Catholic bishops

share this concern, and issued a pastoral message to families to give them encouragement and support at this time.

The bishops reach out to families and let them know they are not alone, and that they have the support and care of their

Church.

This pastoral letter is one of the most readable and refreshing messages I've heard from our nation's bishops.

The style and tone are conversational, invitational and experiential. It's meant to be read, reflected upon and discussed

USCC. It can be obtained in English and Spanish. The toll free number at USCC is 1-800-235-8722. If all you need is one copy, call Sister Miriam at (704) 343-9954.

Trinitarian Sister Miriam Fiduccia is diocesan director of Family Life.

Thanks For Favors Thanks

to St. Jude, St.

the Blessed

Mother

swered and favors granted.

BSK

7,000 Catholics.

The Catholic Church in Latin America stands with the people, working to find solutions to the problems of poverty and oppression. Contributions to this collection will help the Latin American Church to nurture its leaders, educate its youth, and work for just solutions to the region's problems.

With appreciation God's blessings,

I

for

your generosity and wishing you

am

Remember His Will In Yours.

Y

"A valid Will stands as a continuing expression of our concern for loved ones, as well as an ongoing commit-

ment to the Church and the community in which we live'.

Msgr. John

J.

McSweeney

ou can express your commitment to your Church by making a bequest to the Diocese of Charlotte. Simply have the following statement included in your Will:

Sincerely in Christ, "/ leave to the

Charlotte the

Roman

Catholic Diocese of (or percent of estate) for its religious, educational

sum of$

the residue of my

and charitable works.

Rev. Mr. Curtiss P. Vice Chancellor

Todd

For more information on how to make a Will that works, contact Jim Kelley, Director of Development, Diocese of Charlotte, 1524 East Morehead St., Charlotte,

1524

E.

Morehead

St.

Charlotte,

NC 28207

NC

Anthony and

for prayers an-

28207, (704) 331-1709 or 377-6871.

The Catholic News

& Herald

January 14, 1994

Pro-Life Corner WHITE HOUSE ROSARY: Thursday, Jan. 20, from 5 p.m.-7 p.m., White House to pray for our nation and from those who will be praying in unity with those in Washington. Write today! White House Rosary, Attn: Chris Bell, Box 6068, Hoboken, NJ 07030. pro-lifers will gather at the

They are

leaders.

collecting signatures

Editorial The Church In Latin America

The Respect

Life Office

Diocese of Charlotte

(704) 331-1720

The annual collection for the Church in Latin America will take place next weekend, Jan. 22-23, in the Diocese of Charlotte.

It is

Pope Urges Parents: Raise Children

an opportunity for North

American Catholics to express their solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Mexico, Central and South

America and

Eighty percent of the people

who

live in the area

more than 50 percent of them live in abject poverty. The Church is the primary source of hope and strength in thousands of communities where people struggle for food, shelter and water amid inare Catholics but

creasing violence.

But the Church in this vital area has limited and personnel resources. Local money is scarce and, on average, there is only one priest for every 7,000 Catholics. The money to fund the needed programs must some from outside the area and most of it must come from U.S. Catholics. financial

The U.S. bishops established

this collection in

1965 to sponsor projects furthering the work of thee Church in Latin America. Last year's collection provided more than $4 million to fund almost 300 projects, including many training programs for priests, religious and lay persons.

Even small grants can have a major impact in such an impoverished area. In Colombia, a $9,500 grant helped religious women train indigenous community leaders in religion, education and civil rights. A priest who has worked with Miskito Indians in Nicaragua for 20 years received $7,000 to train community leaders.

In Argentina a grant of $8,600 was used to train 25 couples to assist families of disabled children.

A

$21,000 grant was used to train leaders in Peruvian communities particularly affected by terrorism, drugs and severe economic problems.

We have in this diocese many Catholics who are natives of Latin America. They are aware of the severe problems in their homelands and will be giving all they can in next weekend's collection. But even their best efforts cannot do the job. The Latin American Church needs help from all of us.

Perhaps a North Amreican priest working in Ecuador put it best: "Ultimately, what one does is respond.

The Lord uses the most humble instruments to do the most remarkable things. But will you and I allow about

newborn children

(CNS)

to the

and godparents offer the faith, Pope John Paul II

little

ones the precious

of

—

—

The Pope Speaks

boys whose parents come from nine countries.

Five-week-old Elizabeth Francesa Leader, daughter of Damian and Joan Leader, was the U.S. represen-

Her father is the political Holy See. Leader told Catholic News Service he was amazed that "sometative at the papal celebration.

officer at the U.S.

Embassy

to the

—

.

thing so splendid could be so intimate."

Pope John Paul made the sign of the cross on the forehead of each baby and sprinkled water on their heads, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son

him on

and Holy

Live

Spirit.

Cardinal Alfonso Lopez Trujillo,

president of the Pontifical Council for the Family, and

Bishop Elio Sgreccia, secretary of the council, assisted by anointing the infants with oil.

Each of the babies' fathers went up to the pope at the main altar in St. Peter's Basilica to receive their children's baptismal candles.

During his homily, the pope greeted the newborns brought to the basilica "in the arms of their fathers and their mothers to receive the sacrament of Christian initiation and, with it, the new life which Christ won for us with his blood on the Cross."

He greeted

the parents and godparents

who "have

the joy of offering these babies the most beautiful and

precious all

gift: faith in

Jesus, savior of the world and of

After cooperating with God's creative

giving earthly parents,

life to

power

in

these children, the pope told the

work with God

to bring

them

to eternal life

by

'Read the Gospel in your family; carefully listen to your parish community; be witnesses to it in your daily existence," the pope said. "In this way, the little ones will learn to know Christ, to love him and follow it

Pope Encourages Families To

Up To Missionary Role VATICAN CITY (CNS) —

Pope John Paul II encouraged Christian families to live up to their missionary roles in the world by showing the virtues of unity, fidelity and openness to having children.

When the Christian family is faithful to the sacramental pact of matrimony, it becomes an "authentic! sign of God' s universal love," the pope said at a general audience Jan. 5. The family "is in itself missionary, because it announces with its lifestyle that God is lovej and wants the salvation of all people," he said.

j

The pope recalled that, in the words of the Second I Vatican Council, the family manifests the presence oil Christ in the world and the true nature of the Church I

when

Rev. Msgr. John

3,

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Hetsid

King Baudoin Of Belgium When King Baudouin

of Belgium

Pope following mes-

and once

table,

I

Mass for him and Queen Fabiola in their privatechapel. This came about through

"He was an exemplary king and a fervent Christian." These words of praise from the Pope were echoed by Cardinal Godfried Danneels in his homily at the requiem Mass: "There are kings who are more than kings," he said. "They are shepherds of their people." Hundreds of thousands of mourners stood in reverent

Belgium, who arranged a visit for me at the King's palace. I still find it hard to believe, but on that day I spent two hours and 45 minutes alone with King Baudouin talking about everything from the Fiat Rosary to world politics. He told me the story of his dog leaping off the second floor terrace to chase a rabbit on the lawn below. To everyone s amazement, the dog hit the ground running and caught the rabbit.

At one point in our conversation the King took me to his private chapel where we prayed together before the Blessed Sacrament. It was an experience in God' presence I shall never forget. Later, we returned to the living room and Queen Fabiola joined us, bringing a tray of tea and exquisite Belgian pastries. Both of them knew of the work of The Christophers. For years they had been receiving our monthly News Notes. Their friendliness and good humor made the

silence as the funeral procession filed

The Belgian people

united, but they

were

that

are

seldom

day

in their

eagerness to express their respect and

King Baudouin. l So revered was this 62-year-old king that most of the rulers of the world came i to pay their last respects. Baudouin ofgratitude to

Iten gathered together

members of

•royal families of continental

the

Europe for

He

liays of prayer and recollection.

lilways stressed the importance of good

and holiness of

i example

those

high station of leadership.

•iljorn to the

Twice

life for

I

had the honor of dining

at

Cardinal Suenens, the retired primate of

'

Anointing Of Sick shame about

Dear Dr. Shuping: I

am concerned about some of the

mswers you have given

to people emotional problems. You didn't nention the sacrament of healing vith

is readily available. Church eachings have always led us to the acraments as the best means of rereiving God's bountiful graces.

vhich

MRS

)ear

MRS:

FATHER JOHN CATOIR

offered

John Paul II wrote the sage of condolence to Queen Fabiola:

- by. ,

Baudouin' s

died suddenly on July 31, 1993,

One Candle

Light

visit a I

sheer delight.

returned to Belgium a few years

and had a second meeting with the I asked him about the time he resigned his crown rather than sign the abortion legislation which was destined for his desk. He told me that once he abdicated, he was prepared to return to private life. However, the day after the abortion bill was enacted into law the Belgian parliament called him back. The New York Times presented the story as a prior arrangement to spare the King embarrassment. "Not at all," Baudouin said. "The parliament later

King. During lunch

Has Role

have written passes for hospital-

She would have felt comfortable being anointed at Mass, but to be publicly identified and have attention focused on her in that way was more than she could handle. People in

than heart disease every year in the U.S.

should feel free to discuss

free to participate in celebrations of this

zed patients with severe depression or nxiety to be able to attend parish cel-

ebrations of the anointing of the

Those involved

planning

in

gies should be sensitive

to the

sick. litur-

needs of

who needed fear

also

I

the grace of this sacrament

and shame.

this situation

hose with psychiatric illness. Announce-

their particular

n

nents in the parish bulletins should

their pastor.

1

velcome all who need physical, spiriual or emotional healing. Often, those vith emotional needs feel tremendous

needs and concerns with

to

whether or not psychiatric

serious

There are those who think that if the is to survive, it needs to

riesthood

self-image

—

whom

particular, at

them and what

to take a look,

serves,

it

how

possibilities

unhealthy.

quite

ill-

Untreated or unsuccessfully treated desuicide. People

who are receiving treat-

ment for psychiatric

illness

should feel

sacrament. the sacrament of the anointing and pastoral care

of the sick, reflects that

its

it

roles.

director of

image

how

they

have of

their

see

to

priests

easy for priests to neglect their potential for reaching out it

is

have

written off.

growing rapidly in numbers and need a much more welcoming Church,

readjust our views so as to focus not

and

on-essentials

to clarify responsi-

They may also have a permaence that comes from being founded in lities.

and

some

feel that the

lould re-examine

its

priesthood

self-image, espe-

are

fitted to their cultures,

newed

than

to giving them.

effort is

we are And a

NC 27103.

the

What

I

Church and who have been

percent of single adults

who must

listen

to homilies directed solely to family

am

suggesting

is

that

we

who genuinely

life.

Then again, some feel that in adjust-

may be

valuable to focus on the Church' s poetic

parish recently.

chitecture.

Observers who fear that the priesthood may be overfocusing on familycentered matters have in mind the 20

to

needed to serve and

support an African-American culture

are least closely affdiated with a parish:

the divorced and separated or those

left

welcomes those who approach the parish, but on the priest as one who reaches out to those who haven t approached the

has been suggested that in a need to

this col-

Martha W.

re-

cample,

is

sent to: Dr.

only on the priest as one

overlooked too frequently.

It is also easy to overlook those

e United States there

Winston-Salem. Questions for

umn may be

ac-

good of the ways of serving them. For

it

private practice as a psychiatrist in

—

;ople and

ally as that applies to the

Dr. Shuping is contract staff with Catholic Social Services and also has a

to other cultures. Instead priests

customed

tradition.

presence.

The Human Side

the umbrella of a privatized

view of religion,

sidered minorities. Hispanics and Asians

traditional

can participate in the continuation of the sacrament through "pastoral care" which can include visiting the sick, praying with the sick, and all of the loving things that can be done to show the Lord's

FATHER EUGENE HEMRICK

only have the role of serving newly arrived immigrants, but all who are con-

its

and the accompanying prayer. All of us

Winston-Salem,

Theological descriptions of priest-

within

reach further

ood and its mission have advantages, hey help us to delineate essentials from

Still,

is

The Christophers.

Shuping, 1400 Millgate Drive, Suite B,

oil

Priests in a multicultural setting not

cripture

NY 10017.)

longed beyond the anointing with

meaning.

the priesthood to search

possibilities, to

lie

York,

Father John Catoir

celebration can be extended and pro-

utward and to surface new possibilities hich

The Christophers, 12 East

New

Our Image Of The Priesthood

common and

affect the

The

a serious

may be tempted to focus on one dominant cultural group their own.

mes prompt

new

to

centered approaches to religion that are

Under is

is

more time away from work

pression has a high rate of death by

examine the privatized and the family-

lay be overlooking.

familiar to priests

illness is

enough to warrant receiving this

it

A narrow focus only on that which

sacrament. Depression

The official name of this sacrament,

Some people also have questions as

Adjusting

Dr

envelope

48th Street,

ill who know one woman

ness, causing

erves

"Saints: Past, Present, And Future, " send a stamped, self-addressed

great healing for the physically

but chose not to participate because of

its

News Note,

Crosswinds

xperiencing psychiatric illnesses. At

sadjust

way, he ended his eulogy with a little prayer, "King Baudouin, pray for us."

For a free copy of the Christopher

MARTHA W. SHUPING, MD

and are fearful of drawing attention to themselves. In one parish, individuals were requested to register in advance if they wished to be anointed. During the Mass, the individuals who had registered were asked to stand at the altar for an extended period while the entire assembly prayed for them. While this may have been very supportive and a source of their neediness

participated,

I

was not a prior arrangement."

King baudouin was a holy man.

Cardinal Danneels must feel the same

Healing

In

The anointing of the sick can be an mportant means of healing for people imes,

was furious with me for creating an embarrassing incident. I had no idea they would call me back. It certainly

who who

'

ing our views of priests' roles

side,

which includes an

it

interest in the

sciences, arts, music, literature and ar-

lift

How does

the heart

and

it

pertain to priests

to inspire the

human

spirit 9

See

Human

P

IS

e

Catholic

News

& Herald

January 14, 1994

Understanding Indulgences and straightened out some

esting

We

things for me.

FATHER JOHN DIETZEN

Pope Paul VI pointed out in "The Doctrine of Indulgences" ( 1 967), which

Q. Your answer a few weeks ago about time and purgatory was inter-

called for a reform of the

don't hear very

gence structure,

much about indulgences anymore. Do we still have them? What do they mean? We used to believe that "seven

whole indul-

that the early Christian

community "was fully convinced that it was pursuing the work of salvation in

Question Box

community."

Com-

years indulgence" meant seven years off of purgatory. How does that affect your answer that we don't know for sure about "time in purgatory"? (New

munion of Saints, said the pope, the Church "undertook various ways of ap-

York)

tion to the individual faithful

In light of the doctrine of the

plying the fruits of our Lord's redemp-

and of

leading them to cooperate in the salva-

A. The Church is extremely careful speaking of indulgences today since

in

of our faith has been so badly misunderstood in the past. To understand the response to your questions, we need to review some important truths about our belief in indulgences.

The

Catholic teaching

traditional

this subject is

based on two an-

cient Christian truths.

every sin

First,

not only a disobe-

is

dience of God's law;

and with the teachings of Vatican Coun-

theological virtues (faith, hope and char-

cil II.

God's kingdom (No. 6).

The remission of temporal punishment (as distinct from eternal punish-

ity) rather

than merely repeat certain formulas and acts" (Enchiridion of Indulgences, 1968).

this, as in all the spiritual practices

ment) for sins already forgiven, through prayer, fasting and good works, has been called "indulgence" for hundreds of years. During those years indulgences were formally attached by the Church to certain prayers and actions, and could

2. Partial indulgences are granted using only those words, with no deter-

and recommendations of the church, "it is hoped that the faithful will be more effectively moved to live holier and

mination of days or years as was com-

more

mon previously.

Among other

sion between the faith

be applied to oneself or to those have died.

violates the

it

prayer and penance, and to practice the

fullness of

this area

about

body

of the Church might be prepared" for the

tion of their brothers so the entire

harmony of creation established by God and is, at least to some degree, a rejec-

A few points need to be kept in mind that should

tion of his love.

Complete forgiveness of sin,

there-

1.

As Pope Paul explained, "the main concern has been to attach greater

reduced.

presence of God

way of

importance to a Christian

and lead souls to cultivate a

heaven.

in

The number of indulgenced

prayers and works has been drastically

gation), either in this life or after death, full

answer most of your ques-

tions.

conversion but a reintegration of that divine order. This process involves pain and cleansing (purfore, requires not only

before entering the

who

Good

spirit

sports executives going to learn that

homes

athletes in the heat of competition.

values, honesty etc.

"Against the Grain" Friday nights on NBC. At

which

airs

least,

hope

this

I

It

is

it's still

appears

on

NBC by the time

in print.

seems the show

not doing

is

thinking about canceling If the

show does

NBC

and

that well in the ratings

all is

it.

bite the dust,

certainly won't be the

first

it

time that

wholesome entertainment has

disap-

peared from the tube.

all

If you

look let

at

it

haven't seen the show, take a while you can. If you like it,

on

if

I

think the

the network gives

for that matter

-

It

for

—

to

— and coaches

know

As you have

noticed, Faith Alive!

has not appeared in the

couple of issues of The Catholic News & Herald.

I want to assure you that we have not

dropped

observations 4).

(Afree brochure on confession without serious sin and other questions about the sacrament of penance is available by sending a stamped self-addressed envelope to Father John Dietzen, 704 N. Main St., Bloomington, IL 61 701. Questions for this column should be sent to Father Dietzen at the same address.)

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tween the Vatican and

Israel.

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well used.

I

Faith Alive! will be back in

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.

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the space for the text of the U.S. bish-

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we have no

it is

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intention of dropping

it.

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and

keep

that kind of language. I

a chance.

Speaking of TV, when are network

a former sports writer, I've been

around enough athletes

show will catch it

of the viewers to hear.

As

NBC President Robert Wright know

how you feel.

dulgence of one year, for example, did not mean one year off of purgatory. It meant, rather, whatever alleviation of purgatory might be achieved by one year of fasting or other penance. Thus, it did not directly address the question of time in purgatory.

Great pains are taken by the Church today to keep the understanding of indulgences in harmony with the Gospel

it is

A case in point was last weekend's Mercedes golf tournament on ABC. Fred Couples and Phil Mickelson ended the regulation 72 holes in a tie and went into a sudden death playoff. On the second playoff hole, Couples had a couple of bad shots which would cost him the playoff and the $60,000 difference between first and second place.

Walking to the green, Couples delivered a few choice comments (unprintable here) on the shots and the kind of day he was having. Naturally, a nearby open mike picked up the comments for

words about a

presents positive family

The show

other Catholics believed, an in-

to

open microphones around professional

tainment. So, I'm only too happy to be

show which

many

fess

good

not the greatest idea in the world to leave

guise of television enter-

able to say a few kind

of

confusion. Contrary to what you and

Television? Of Course

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second and final part of text of the U.S. bishops' pastoral message to families, approved Nov. 17 in Washington. The document, called "Follow the Way ofLove: A Pastoral is

the

Message of the

U.S. Catholic Bish-

ops to Families,

"

was presented

to

the United Nations Dec. 7 as part of the U.S. Catholic contribution to the

1994 International Year of the Family.

-Do not hesitate

fessional assistance. Counseling, for example, can help you to identify the personal resources you already have and to use them more effectively.

• What does love mean to you?

• When have you had to renew a decision to love your spouse, child or another family member?

•

What made

it

difficult or

You can do this,

for example,

creation"

when you deliberately pass on your wis-

"For

inherited.

dom and the faith of the church, providing countercultural messages about pov-

consumerism, sexuality and

erty,

justice

—

to

name

racial

a few.

You also give life as a family by doing such simple things as taking a grandparent out of a nursing home for a ride, bringing a meal to a sick neighbor, helping to build homes for poor people, working in a soup kitchen, recycling your goods, working to improve the behalf of those treated unjustly.

Such activity builds stronger family bonds.

It

made all

possible in Christ:

of you

who were

have clothed yourselves with There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free person, there is not male and female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus" (Gal 3:27-28).

Marriage is the partnership of a man and woman equal in dignity and value.

This does not imply sameness in roles or expectations. There are important physical and psychological traits which result in differing skills and perspectives. Nor does the equality of persons mean that two spouses will have identical gifts or

homework,

Thomas Aquinas

orderly schedule.

deeper level where the power of the Spirit resides. Here, the grace of the marital life not only makes the shedding of willfulness possible, but leads

character or roles.

Rather, a couple

enriches both the receiver and

accept their

to a joyful willingness.

Mutuality ing

purpose larger than ourhousehold duties are distributed should follow from unbility for a

easy?

derstanding what life

to

your

more

taught that wells up

It

is

lifetime

you bring

life.

experience as pastors

is

One spouse

not the keeper of love's

vividly portrayed than in your

The

are that "it favors attention for one's partner, helps both parties to drive

out selfishness, the

enemy of

true

and deepens their sense of responsibility" ("On Human Life," 2 1 ).

Agreeing that you are equal might be easier than changing your behavior or accepting joint responsibility for your relationship. It takes hard work to really understand love,

an act of faith as well

another's feelings or to practice shared decision making on impor-

Being open to new

God who

ultimately creates and sustains life.

common

church promotes natural family planning for many reasons, among which

Life," 9). For a

signals trust in the

takes to build a

decisions about having children.

Welcoming a child, through birth

life

it

together, as well as the indi-

likely without mutuality.

are a living reflection of their

is

How

selves.

^^)ur

love" ("On the Family," 14).

as an act of love.

really about shar-

is

power and exercising responsi-

shows us that genuine marital intimacy and true friendship are un-

but also the reality of their children,

or adoption,

thrives at a

vidual skills and interests

who

"couple, while giving themselves to one another, give not just themselves

who

It

flame. Both of you are co-creators of your relationship. Nowhere is this

itself, that is, it

("On Human

much

into Christ

and spills over into every aspect of our lives.

When a man and a woman marry, they pledge a love which is, in the words of Pope Paul VI, "creative of life"

supervises

or maintaining an

etc.)

Christ.

Giving Life St.

who

prepares the meals,

baptized

alone

love diffuses

Herald

Way Of Love: A Pastoral Message'

schools or joining political action on to seek pro-

&

tant matters.

all

Sharing feelings and a willing-

also the beginning of a

ness to be vulnerable can be diffi-

commitment: nurturing,

cult, particularly for those of us raised

and

teaching, disciplining and, finally,

in the "strong

go of a child as he or she follows a new and perhaps uncharted

Men in all walks of life seem to have

—

letting

way of love. Parenthood

is

been influenced by this unwritten norm.

Moreover, some women have learned to fear conflict and may remain passive in the face of it. Women who accept their own self- worth are

indeed a

Christian call and responsibility.

It is

God's sons and

the experience of acting as

instruments in giving

life to

daughters in various ways; but equally it

is

more

an experience of being formed by

God through your children.

The ents

is

life

lies

which you give as par-

the giver.

releases the "formidable

It

energies" present in families for build-

The children of other fami-

ing a better society ("On the Family,"

need your guidance as do other who can benefit from your

The value of

43).

the witness which

parents

Christian families offer cannot be over-

hard-earned experience. Likewise, you cannot raise your own children

estimated.

alone. All families

neously becomes a center of evangeli-

with two parents

— even those — need wider a

and uncles, grandparents, godparents and other faith-filled

munity of

that

we

could share

with others? What traditions and rituals

have enriched our lives? Could

they benefit other families?

Each generation of a family is challenged to leave the world a more beautiful and beneficial place than it

a family

faith

becomes a com-

and love,

it

to

What is it in life that matters most me?

• How, with whom and when

—

shall

I

•

share

my

equality as sons and daughters in the

Lord

honor and cherish one another. They will respect and value each other's gifts and uniqueness. They will "be subordinate to one another out of reverence for Christ" (Eph 5:21).

—

treasure?

Does our family share what

it

treasures with other families?

culture tends to

promote aggressiveness and struggles for power. These are a common part of life,

especially in the workplace.

It is all

too easy for couples to bring an un-

healthy competitive spirit to their marriage. The Gospel demands that all of us

examine such attitudes. Marriage must never become a struggle for critically

control.

For, unlike other relationships, mar-

Growing

in Mutuality At the basis of all relationships in a family is our fundamental equality as persons created in God's image. The creation narratives in the Book of Genesis teach this fundamental truth: "Both man and woman are human beings to an equal degree, both are created in God's image" ("On the Dignity and Vocation of

Women," And St.

riage

is

a

vowed covenant with unique

dimensions. In this partnership, mutual not dominance by either submission partner

—

—

is

the key to genuine joy

Flexible roles

.

Our

may

appear

diffi-

cult if your families of origin did not

model them. Each family (couple) must decide what is best for them in a spirit of respect and mutuality.

Especially

when both spouses

are

employed, household duties need to be shared.

We urge you to take advantage of programs sponsored by your parish,

diocese or other organizations in

your community that teach communication and conflict management to couples and to parents. Also there are worthwhile programs that lead women and men to a spiritual understanding of their behaviors, to appreciate

how

other and to

they influence each

move beyond gender

stereotypes.

be the same as Jesus "who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God something to be grasped. Rather, he emptied

We urge you to join with other couples and families who are making a conscious effort to follow

himself True

help for this through the Christian

attitude should

.

6).

Paul describes the "new

ones as anger.

will

Our competitive

simulta-

•

families.

There are so many ways in which families can give life, especially in a society which devalues life through such actions as abortion and euthanasia. For instance, your family can ask: How have we been blessed as a family? What values and beliefs do we want to hand on to future generations? What strengths and resources

As

zation.

circle of aunts

do we possess

able to express their beliefs,

ideas and feelings, even such painful

not restricted just to your

offspring.

silent" tradition.

ality, is

(Phil 2:6-7).

equality, understood as

mutu-

not measuring out tasks

(who

Christ's

way of

love.

You can

find

(Continued on page 8)

8

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The Catholic News

January 14, 1994

Way

'Follow the (Continued from page

7)

Family Movement, Marriage Encounter, Teams of Our Lady, the New Families Movement and your to diocesan Family Life Office

—

name just

a few.

This is the heart of ministry within the church of the home.

• As a married couple, reread this section and consider:

Praying and worshiping together, Sunday Eucharist and family prayers such as the rosary.

• Building family traditions and ritu•

in

How has early life

shaped our understanding of the roles of

als.

men and women?

• Where do we need

education programs.

As

•

grow

in

Watching

a family,

how do we show

respect for one another?

discovering

ment

how

•

can

we

Time given

Taking Time

we can

We are struck by the incredible busy-

and themselves.

that

hope-

a

is

We

To

urge

interpret

"provider" for a fam-

role

as

more than

ily in

economic

care of children, discipline, train-

values and prac-

with

and from school, keeping appointments with doctors,

time cheer on to be present to

and volunteering.

Both men and women can get caught up in long hours and weekends at their place of

Balancing home and work rework.

sponsibilities

can be provided by fathers as

There

spouses.

way

which many cultures place chil-

Children

center of family

life.

dignity as persons with the adults.

They

too are part of the covenant

of mutuality. Parents can demon-

by treating children with

strate this

respect, giving

them responsibili-

listening seriously to their

thoughts and feelings.

Bringing children into decision-making discussions, especially when the decisions could alter the pattern of family life, has precedent in our tradition We read in the Rule of St. Benedict that the .

abbot

is

to consult with all

mem-

bers of the monastery, even the

youngest (who often were dren),

on family

criti-

be affected. Rather than undermining authority, this strengthens

to

in love.

Elders enrich the

of our

life

To

They too should be cher-

ished, not merely tolerated, for

they are "a witness to the past and

life.

thrive, love requires attention,

communication and time

—

to share a

story or confide a need, to play a tell

a joke, to watch and cheer on

game,

— time

to be present to another's failure or

are

when he

success, confusion, despair or

moment

invites us to

will refresh

"come

you" (Mt 11:28).

•

How

•

Have our

we balancing time commitments to jobs, community, each other and the children? are

lives

become

•

made

What positive choices have we this week to improve on how we

use our time?

Families Are Supported In the Church,

An

Invitation message we

Earlier in our

is a church of the home. This understanding has guided and informed

family

we have written. We know that in the everyday moments of your family lives, you proclaim God's word, communicate with God in prayer and serve the all

needs of others. The graced experience you have as a Christian family in your domestic church should be shared more extensively with

all

of

us.

We encourage you to help the church by speaking to us, but more important, to other families, about how you are trying to follow the

way of love.

how you work to stay married, how your family has overcome obstacles, how you have made time for each other, sought enrichment opportunities or pro-

It is

especially important for couples

how you have come

Speak to us of your pain over broken promises and relationships. Give witness to your belief in God's mercy as you move toward reconciliation both with your family and the church. Help us ent.

symbols and traditions with which you celebrate and worship.

Let us glimpse how you are trying to live

to appreciate the

have some time alone. Spending time away from children and other adults

build justice and peace in your

provides opportunities to grow in under-

nity. Tell

standing and rekindles the fire of love

expect from the larger church.

unattended as children, job and other commitments claim time

In 1994 (the International Year of the Family) Catholic News Service will provide a forum through its syndicated "Faith Alive" series for families to tell

that

is

often

left

and energy.

So each of us needs

a

more simple lifestyle, serve the needy,

Your words and deeds strength to our exhortations.

courage you to continue your lives of caring, especially for the youngest generation,

tional

and

to find addi-

ways of demonstrating love

for your children

and grandchil-

dren.

The

pattern of mutuality

within a household

is

closely al-

lied with the virtue of humility.

And humility

is

forged in prayer:

husbands and wives praying with and for each other, parents praying with and for their children.

ing

to ask:

commu-

us what kinds of support you

money, shopping, getting ahead on

en-

to under-

stand your vocation as a spouse or par-

my priorities? Do television, sports, mak-

we

Tell us

with us

to

their stories.

will lend

community swallow up time

rant).

Our Pledge At other times we have urged

all

institutions of society to forge partner-

ships with families.

We now promise to

do our part to develop such a partnership within the church. Specifically, as the

National Conference of Catholic Bishops,

fall

— Bishop James

Symons

(center) of Pal

bishop of the Dioces

meeting

in

Washington.

(<

ways of

find

on

listening to families'

r<

message.

• To continue our support for fa organizing to help one another, e

flections

lies

this

in the responsibilities

of parenthood,

the process of grieving and healing aftei

a significant loss, in taking action

serve the poor and

remedy

tc

injustice,

ir

forming communities of families whc

walk the way of love together.

• To request theologians and ral leaders,

level, to

pasto-

especially at the nationa

develop resources that wil

strengthen the unity of marriage anc

deepen everyone's understanding of tht value and role of the Christian family a; a domestic church.

•

To

study in greater depth

how

t(

improve our marriage-preparation ef forts and how to strengthen and enricl marriages, using the spiritual and pasto ral resources of the church, and to focu particularly on those stages in a mar riage ity

when there is the greatest possibil

of divorce.

•

To include more deliberately withii

the scope of our pastoral care an atten

tiveness to single-parent families, lies in

fa:

a second marriage, grandparent

raising children, interracial families, terfaith families

and persons who

in]

ar

widowed or divorced.

To broaden our efforts to wel come families from ethnically and ra

—

daily diverse groups.

To advocate with national orgs nizations, publishers, educators and othe

—

experts for resources that will

assii

parents in their role of forming the moi

the job, volunteering in the church or that could be better spent with those I love?

We challenge you to examine the priorities you have for your family. Compare them with how you actually spend your time. See what individual pursuits could be given up or replaced with family activities. We urge you to take time to be together: • Making shared meals a priority (even if you gather at a fast-food restau-

Keith

affirmed

the ancient insight that the Christian

young

Grandparents,

bishops'

Spending time together builds intimacy, increases understanding and creates memories between husband and wife, parent and child, brothers and sisters, grandparents and younger family members. It is hard to imagine how a and grow in mutuality without deliberately choosing to spend time together.

J.

Atlanta, former

fessional help with your problems. Share

family can live faithfully, be life-giving

MEETING BREAK Bishop

and for the future" ("On the Family," 27).

too frag-

mented?

To what am I giving my precious time? What are

a source of wisdom for the

offers

me and I

to

of decision.

chil-

when their lives were likely

families.

a

issue facing families today.

Where choices exist, hours on the job need to be weighed against their impact

family share equal

in the

It is

cal

lesson to be learned from the at the

a

snared obligation for

a

is

is

God,

understand more fully

— — and can receive what Jesus

civic responsibilities

HMm

well as mothers.

enter into a genu-

who we as distinguished from what we do

hold tasks, getting to

share a story or confide a need, to play a game, tell a joke, to watch and

decision.

All

more

these and

ness travel, house-

confusion despair or moment of

helping schoolwork and other

tices,

activities:

communication to and time

another's failure or success,

ing in religious

it

ob-

whelmed by the demands of work, busi-

—

sense. Physical

ties,

we

thrive, love requires attention,

—

their traditional

in

relation-

serve families over-

men to

dren

life

its toll

ships. Daily

ment.

an

can take

on loving

hmhhh

develop-

to solitude is also time

When we

ine sabbath experience, alone with

ness of family

ful

family.

well spent.

their involve-

and

television together

on programs can be time well spent as a

strengthen this vir-

their children

This

and family

in retreats

discussing the values being promoted

tue?

parenting enriches both

in

How

Taking part

•

to

Pastoral MessJ

especially at the

mutuality?

hen children are born, both mother and father are important in nurturing and forming them.

More and more, fathers have been

A

of Love:

we pledge: To welcome dialogue between our

•

conference and families by asking the Committee on Marriage and Family to

als

and

faith of their children.

— To continue our

national advc

cacy for public policy and legislatio that will promote family stability an the welfare of children and those wh the unborn, th| are most vulnerable

—

disabled, and the frail and sick elderh In general, we wish to initiate < improve things which are within oi competence as a national body so th. our belief about you, a church of tr home, will bear fruit. We bishops nee you to infuse the whole church wii

(Continued next page)

Hi

January 14, 1994

The Catholic News

To

of the U.S. Catholic Bishops first in

making decisions about family

small community, in the parish, in the diocese, in a universal

life.

communion.

We

Children and youth: You have the vKt

avna/if

tr^

m.'. A^-^

A'.

ship and direction for pastoral ministry

with families.

U.S. Catholic Conference.

man all

9

Families'

share one Lord, one faith, one baptism.

We are one family in Christ!

We bishops prayerfully entrust

& Herald

Sexuality:

A

spective for Education

1

"Hu-

Catholic Per-

and

Life-

Learning." Nov. 21, 1990: nent presenting the human scriptural roots, moral prinand theological considerations

;,

ust

be taken into account when

lating educational programs.

Catholic Conference, and Families A Challenge for Our ch, Nation and World." No.S.

ing Children :

The Mystery Of St. Jude

1991: Pastoral statement ning the social conditions of en and the moral and religious jr

sions of caring for them, esly

through reordering our

in public policy

and

pri-

legisla-

CCB Committee on Marriage amily.

n lal

"A Family

Church and

Perspec-

Society:

A

for All Pastoral Lead-

1988:

A

resource for leaders

rease their understanding of

nporary families and to as3W policies and programs can then family life.

CCB

Committee

for Pastoral

rch and Practices. "Faithful

Other Forever: A Cathondbook of Pastoral Help for

:h

iage Preparation." 1989:

A

ce for diocesan and parish ers responsible for catechesis

vjmgie

Some Challenges

yourself is a challenge

sometimes make it difficult to have

that touches the very

ialogue with families and to create a

core of your

artnership with you. Therefore, as bish-

bishops express our solidarity with you.

We urge all parishes and Christian commu-

ps in our individual dioceses,

we

rec-

gnize these challenges:

To urge our diocesan agencies and

•

arishes to create

ways

for families to

ommunicate with church leadership bout their needs and their strengths.

To

•

see that our parishes, schools,

and diocesan agencies exmine the extent to which their policies nd programs help or hinder family rowth and enable families to meet their

institutions

church are presented

the responsibilities of parenting by

We acknowledge that official struc"tires

aa

all

parents: 10 De faced with

nities to

life.

tures.

,,—,,>,,ll,—

Holy

Balancing

home

and work responsibilities a snared obligation for

spouses.

the loving friendship

mark of our

Christian tradition.

is

a

ire

e

how deeply we

about strengthening family life for well-being of the world and the

uurch and indeed for the sake of every

woman and child. Now, as a means emphasizing, we offer these reflec-

ts: arried couples: The grace of sacrament of matrimony and the >iritual power of your vows are avail-

i

to

>le

;s to

l feed

you

daily. Call

upon these

reali-

strengthen you in your vocation.

arents:

Not only do your children

discipline and love, they need the

ample of adults whose behavior demhstrates their caring. Put your children

life.

and Norms on

^^^^^^^^ mmm^^mmm Ecumenism.

March 25, 1993:

from such experiences.

There is no shame in seeking help for family problems, whether it be in the form of counseling, educational programs or support groups.

A

Christian

life

includes obligations

in Christ (Jn 10: 10), they

need

the joy of contributing to the

to

know

common

good: in the home, in the neighborhood, in the church and in society. Duty is an anchor in what seems an ocean of chaos.

If all the members of the church are to follow Christ's way of love, it is essential that we continue speaking with,

working with and learning from each other. We are the one body of Christ: the church in the home, in the listening to,

document con-

taining important

Response to Domestic Violence

Women."

ment intended

A

1992:

state-

for the victims of

abuse, for those to

whom

they turn

and for abusers themselves; it offers moral and practical guidance for responding to domestic violence and for dealing with those who abuse women. for help

NCCB Committee for Pro-Life "Human Sexuality from God's Perspective: Humanae Vitae 25 Years Later." 1993: A reafActivities.

on mixed marriages.

firmation of the teaching of

National Conference of Catholic Bishops. "Human Life in Our Day."

generation to recognize and accept

directives

Nov.

beyond the family circle. For children to learn the true meaning of abundant life

ie

Council for Promoting Christian Unity. Directory for the Application of Principles

of trouble and lasting

lan, I'

Pontifical

problems, help in times friendships can flow

NCCB Committee on Marriage and Family and Committee on

Against

family

We have expressed in various ways

parish ministries.

ral

growth, insight into

iroughout our message

addressed to governments presenting principles to be used in drawing up

the principles of a

family perspective can be utilized in

grams.

tual support. Spiritual

A Concluding Word

to

policy and pro-

hich are no longer responsive to con|:mporary family needs or make it diffi-

assume their rightful home.

know how

Family." Oct. 22, 1983: A document

facing families today. Where

need to be weighed against their impact on

jilt for families to

NCCB Committee on Marriage and Family. "Families at the Center: A Handbook for Parish Ministry with a Family Perspective."

1 990: A resource for those who want

Women in Society and in the Church.

"When I Call For Help: A Pasto-

with other families in

communities of mu-

providing pastoral care after the wedding.

legislation, family

It is

• To give serious consideration to anging those policies and programs

JTamilies: Join

sacrament of matrimony, preparing couples for marriage, and

critical issue

choices exist, hours on the job

;sponsibilities.

flace as a church of the

See.

"Charter of the Rights of the

you find what you need for a good family life and to offer a

on the Scrip-

tion

We

welcome you,

is

which springs from the Holy

letter,

Father's medita-

to help

which

in this apostolic

15, 1968: Pastoral letter emphasiz-

ing the maturing of

life in

a family and

development of life in a peaceful world order.

National Conference of Catholic Bishops. "To Live in Christ Jesus: A the

Pastoral Reflection on the Moral Life."

Nov.

11, 1976: Pastoral letter

respond-

ing to certain moral questions arising

from life in the family, nation and world community.

National Conference of Catholic Bishops. "Family Ministry: A Pastoral Plan and a Reaffirmation." Nov. 13, 1990:

Statement providing leader-

"Humanae

Vitae" calling a

new

the church' s prophetic vision of marriage, sexuality

NCCB lization.

and family

life.

Committee on Evange-

"Go and Make Disciples:

A National Plan and Strategy for Catholic Evangelization in the United States." 1993: One of the three goals of this pastoral plan is to foster Gospel values in our society, promoting the dignity of the human person, the importance of the family and the common good of our society, so that our nation may continue to be transformed by the saving power of Jesus Christ.

8

& Herald

The Catholic News

January

Way

'Follow the (Continued from page

This

7)

Family Movement, Marriage Encounter, Teams of Our Lady, the New Families Movement and your *~ diocesan Family Life Office-

name just

is

A

of Love:

the heart of ministry within the

church of the home.

• As a married couple, reread this section and consider: How has early life shaped our understanding of the roles of

14,

1994

Pastoral Messj

Praying and worshiping together, Sunday Eucharist and in family prayers such as the rosary.

• Building family traditions and ritu•

especially at the

als.

•;i

u

a few.

hen children are b both mother and father are im tant in nurturing and

forming tl

More and more, fathers have discovering

ment

how

epnp

parenting enriches

in

-)s oi

em

imes seuaAON |epads omi

iaiqissoduii

1

their invc

jo

their children

and themselves. is a hope-

This

develop-

ful

ment.

urge

Tol

interpret

reqi

their traditional

con

We men to role

as

"provider" for a fam-

and

ily in

more than

con

shai

economic

an

sense. Physical

joke

care of children,

chei to b

discipline, train-

ing in religious

ano

values and prac-

or

helping with schoolwork and other

con

tices,

activities:

s

or r

dec

All

more

these and

can be provided by fathers as

spouses.

well as mothers.

There

a

is

lesson to be learned from the in

way

which many cultures place chil-

dren

at

the center of family

Children

in the

It is

life.

family share equal

To

thrive, love requires attention,

—

dignity as persons with the adults.

communication and time

They too

story or confide a need, to play a

are part of the covenant

of mutuality. Parents can demon-

by treating children with

strate this

respect, giving

them responsibili-

listening seriously to their

ties,

thoughts and feelings.

Bringing children into decision-making discussions, especially when the decisions could alter the pattern

of family

precedent in our tradition. in the

abbot

life,

has

We read

Rule of St. Benedict that the is

to consult with all

mem-

bers of the monastery, even the

youngest (who often were dren),

when their lives were likely

be affected. Rather than undermining authority, this strengthens in love.

game,

— time

a joke, to watch and cheer on

to

be present to another's failure or

success, confusion, despair or

moment

life

of our

They too should be cher-

ished, not merely tolerated, for

It is

especially important for couples

have some time alone. Spending time away from children and other adults provides opportunities to grow in under-

to

that

is

often left unattended as children,

job and other commitments claim time and energy.

So each of us needs to

ask:

To what

Grandparents, we encourage you to continue your lives

ing

the job, volunteering in the church or

of caring, especially for the young-

community swallow up time

tional

and

to find addi-

ways of demonstrating love

of us.

by speaking

to us, but

more important,

about how you are trying to follow the way of love. Tell us to other families,

how you work to stay married, how your how you have made time for each other,

family has overcome obstacles,

sought enrichment opportunities or prowith us

am I giving my precious time? What are my priorities? Do television, sports, mak-

est generation,

all

We encourage you to help the church

Spending time together builds intimacy, increases understanding and creates memories between husband and wife, parent and child, brothers and sisters, grandparents and younger family members. It is hard to imagine how a family can live faithfully, be life-giving and grow in mutuality without deliberately choosing to spend time together.

young and for the future" ("On the Family," 27).

extensively with

fessional help with your problems. Share

they are "a witness to the past and a source of wisdom for the

needs of others; i ne graced experience you have as a Christian family in your domestic church should be shared more

of decision.

standing and rekindles the fire of love

Elders enrich the families.

to share a

tell

chil-

to

it

a criti-

facing today.

Where choices exist, hours on the job need to be weighed against their impact on family life. issue families cal

money, shopping, getting ahead on

be better spent with those

We

I

that

how you have come

to under-

stand your vocation as a spouse or par-

Speak to us of your pain over broken promises and relationships. Give witness to your belief in God's mercy as you move toward reconciliation both with your family and the church. Help us to appreciate the symbols and traditions with which you celebrate and worship.

Let us glimpse how you are trying to live a more simple lifestyle, serve the needy, build justice and peace in your community. Tell us what kinds of support you expect from the larger church.

In 1994 (the International Year of the Family) Catholic News Service will provide a forum through its syndicated "Faith Alive" series for families to tell ent.

will lend

strength to our exhortations.

could

Our Pledge

love?

At other times we have urged

challenge you to examine the

all

for your children and grandchil-

priorities

pare them with

ships with families. We now promise to do our part to develop such a partnership

lied with the virtue of humility.

you have for your family. Comhow you actually spend your time. See what individual pursuits could be given up or replaced with family activities. We urge you to take time to

institutions of society to forge partner-

dren.

And humility

be together:

ops,

The

pattern of mutuality

within a household

is

is

closely al-

forged in prayer:

husbands and wives praying with and for each other, parents praying with and for their children.

•

(even rant).

Making shared meals if

a priority

you gather at a fast-food

restau-

ral leaders,

especially at the national

develop resources that will strengthen the unity of marriage and deepen everyone's understanding of the value and role of the Christian family as a domestic church.

• To study in greater depth how to improve our marriage-preparation efforts and how to strengthen and enrich marriages, using the spiritual and pastoral resources of the church, and to focus particularly on those stages in a marlevel, to

ity

within the church. Specifically, as the

I

•

To include more deliberately withir

the scope of our pastoral care an atten

tiveness to single-parent families, fami lies in

a second marriage, grandparent:

raising children, interracial families, terfaith families

widowed

or divorced.

— To broaden our

come

i

and persons who

families

efforts to

from ethnically and

cially diverse groups.

— To advocate with

national

or]

nizations, publishers, educators and othe

experts for resources that will assis

als

and

faith

of their children.

— To continue our

national advi

To cacy for public policy and legislatic that will promote family stability an the welfare of children and those wh are most vulnerable the unborn, th disabled, and the frail and sick elderlj In general, we wish to initiate c

—

improve things which are within competence as a national body so

oi th;

we pledge: To welcome dialogue between our

conference and families by asking the Committee on Marriage and Family to

(Continued next page)'

•

x\

of divorce.

our belief about you, a church of tf home, will bear fruit. We bishops nee you to infuse the whole church wii

National Conference of Catholic Bish-

i

when there is the greatest possibil-

riage

parents in their role of forming the moi

their stories.

Your words and deeds

forming communities of families who walk the way of love together.

• To request theologians and pasto

\[

.

The Catholic News

anuary 14, 1994

To

of the U.S. Catholic Bishops making decisions about family

first in

small community, in the parish, in the

We

communion.

diocese, in a universal

life.

Families' ship and direction for pastoral min-

children

We are one family in Christ!

We bishops prayerfully entrust

and youth: You have the

U.S. Catholic Conference. "Hu-

faithfulness.

ciples and theological considerations

Teaching and Pastoral

Documents on Marriage and Family

World ("Gaudium

1965: Teaching on the dignity of mar-

slow, painful one. If you are willing to

riage, the role of the family

and the duty

pecially through reordering our pri-

many

Di'ivorced and widowed persons:

orities in public policy

families.

tion.

Pope Paul VI.

your family may have changed, but God's love for you is ever present and does not come to an end. Grasp the hands of those who reach out to you in loving concern. Extend your own hand to others whom you meet on the road to healing and reconciliation. There is a home for you within our parishes and communities of faith.

O ingle

parents:

To be

utnership with you. Therefore, as bish-

bishops express our solidarity with you.

mize these challenges: • To urge our diocesan agencies and for families to

immunicate with church leadership tout their needs and their strengths.

• To see that our parishes, schools, stitutions and diocesan agencies ex-

which

their policies

programs help or hinder family owth and enable families to meet their

id

core of your

We

urge

life.

all

We

To

lan,

woman and child. Now, as a means we offer these reflec-

emphasizing,

!N/Iarried couples:

The grace of

sacrament of matrimony and the iritual power of your vows are availle to

you

daily. Call

to strengthen

you

upon these in

reali-

your vocation.

tarents: Not only do your children fcample of adults whose behavior demtastrates their caring. Put your children

I

Marriage Preparation." 1989:

A

resource for diocesan and parish

the importance of the order of love

and Marian dimension of the

ministers responsible for catechesis

the essential

in this apostolic

on the sacrament of matrimony, preparing couples for marriage, and

which springs from the Holy

providing pastoral care after the

church are presented letter,

Father's medita-

on the Scrip-

tures.

Holy

See.

home

wedding.

NCCB Committee on Marriage and Family. "Families at the Center: A Handbook for Parish Ministry with a Family Perspective."

1 990: A resource for those who want know how

the principles of a

Family." Oct. 22, 1983: A document

to

parish ministries.

family perspective can be utilized in

facing families today. Where

policy and pro-

ral

grams.

Against

mark of our

Christian tradition.

is

choices exist, hours on the job

Pontifical

NCCB Committee on Marriage and Family and Committee on Response to Domestic Violence

Women."

ment intended

A

1992:

state-

for the victims of

whom

they turn

tual support. Spiritual

Council for Promoting Christian Unity. Directory for the Applica-

abuse, for those to

need to be weighed against their impact on

growth, insight into

family

tion of Principles

lence and for dealing with those

problems, help in times

and Norms on

who

of trouble and lasting

Ecumenism.

life.

^^^^^^^^

friendships can flow

March

from such experiences.

There is no shame in seeking help for problems, family whether it be in the form of counseling, educational programs or support groups

A

Christian

life

includes obligations

in Christ (Jn 10: 10), they

need

the joy of contributing to the

to

know

common

good: in the home, in the neighborhood, in the church and in society. Duty is an anchor in what seems an ocean of chaos.

If all the members of the church are

way of

love,

it

is

essential that we continue speaking with,

25,

on mixed marriages.

directives

National Conference of Catholic Bishops. "Human Life in Our Day." 15, 1968: Pastoral letter emphasiz-

ing the maturing of life in a family and

development of life in a peaceful world order.

National Conference of Catholic Bishops. "To Live in Christ Jesus: A

the

Pastoral Reflection on the Moral Life."

Nov. 11, 1976: Pastoral letter responding to certain moral questions arising

from life in the family, nation and world community.

National Conference of Catholic

listening to,

Bishops. "Family Ministry:

from each

ral

Christ:

working with and learning We are the one body of the church in the home, in the other.

1993:

document con-

taining important

Nov.

to follow Christ's

red discipline and love, they need the

for Pastoral

Women in Society and in the Church.

"When I Call For Help: A Pasto-

a

beyond the family circle. For children to learn the true meaning of abundant life

!>ns:

mu-

life.

Committee

legislation, family

is

assume their rightful church of the home.

•

men and women

NCCB

critical issue

which

communities of mu-

•

("Mulieris

strengthen family

the loving friendship

diffi-

We have expressed in various ways roughout our message how deeply we re about strengthening family life for well-being of the world and the urch and indeed for the sake of every

"On the Dignity

contemporary families and to assess how policies and programs can

addressed to governments presenting principles to be used in drawing up

hich are no longer responsive to con-

A Concluding Word

II.

Women"

resource for leaders

a snared obligation for spouses. It is a

imporary family needs or make lace as a

A

to increase their understanding of

responsibilities

.Lamilies: Join

for families to

A

for All Pastoral Lead-

in marriage,

tuality of

Balancing and work

you find what you need for a good family life and to offer

with other families in

It

Manual

Perspec-

Society:

to help

give serious consideration to

1

"A Family

Church and

Research and Practices. "Faithful to Each Other Forever: A Catholic Handbook of Pastoral Help for

parishes

hanging those policies and programs

it

tive in

families.

"Charter of the Rights of the

welcome you,

and Family.

ers." 1988:

^™m*l*,m^

sponsibilities.

•

of fertility

legisla-

and the call to responsible parenthood.

Pope John Paul II. "On the Family" ( "Familiaris Consortio "). Dec. 15, 1981: Apostolic exhortation on the nature and tasks of the Christian family and the scope of pastoral care needed by

tion

and Christian communities to

gift

Dignitatem"). Aug. 15, 1988: The

faced with

En-

and

NCCB Committee on Marriage

Life"

on the nature and pur-

Pope John Paul

the responsibilities of parenting by yourself is a challenge that touches the very

nine the extent to

"On Human

Vitae"). July 25, 1968:

and Vocation of

all

sometimes make it difficult to have lalogue with families and to create a

ways

Spes"). Dec. 7,

of society and the church to support

("Humanae

oclaiming Christ to the world.

irishes to create

et

poses of married love, the

rec-

Pastoral statement

building of your relationship can be a

Relationships and circumstances within

we

vember 1991:

road to healing, reconciliation and re-

during a break in the U.S. Catholic

our individual dioceses,

must be taken into account when

examining the social conditions of children and the moral and religious dimensions of caring for them, es-

& ind Archbishop John F. Donoghue of

in

Life

Vatican Council II. Pastoral Conon the Church in the Modern

of Youngstown, Ohio, talks with

>s

human

U.S. Catholic Conference.

"Putting Children and Families First: A Challenge for Our Church, Nation and World." No-

stitution

cyclical letter

tres

presenting the

formulating educational programs.

resources like pastoral counseling, Retrouvaille, and the Third Option program, which can assist you.

Some Challenges

Document

that

The

are separated:

begin that journey, the church has

We acknowledge that official struc-

Life-

values, scriptural roots, moral prin-

Opouses who

fully with us in

and

and mother of the church. We ask St. Joseph to guide you in all the ways of

accompany them in the way of holiness.

Pray for them as they do for you.

more

Catholic Per-

from your parents and

And in turn, you should obey and

them while you share with them your love, your experience of God, your fears and hope. You should help your parents and elders in their needs and

>me, to join

A

long Learning." Nov. 21, 1990:

respect

your understanding, your ving intimacy, your hospitality. We ed you, whose faith and discipleship e nurtured within the church of the

Sexuality:

spective for Education

families to Mary, the mother of Jesus

elders.

)ur vitality,

man all

right to expect love, guidance, disci-

pline and respect

8i ft)

with families.

istry

share one Lord, one faith, one baptism.

G

& Herald

A

Pasto-

Plan and a Reaffirmation." Nov.

13, 1990:

Statement providing leader-

and for abusers themselves; it offers moral and practical guidance for responding to domestic viofor help

abuse women.

NCCB Committee for Pro-Life "Human Sexuality from God's Perspective: Humanae Vitae 25 Years Later." 1993: A reafActivities.

firmation of the teaching of

"Humanae Vitae" calling a new generation to recognize and accept the church' s prophetic vision of marriage, sexuality

NCCB lization.

and family

life.

Committee on Evange-

"Go and Make Disciples:

A National Plan and Strategy for Catholic Evangelization in the United States." 1993: One of the three goals of this pastoral plan is to foster Gospel values in our society, promoting the dignity of the human person, the importance of the family and the common good of our society, so that our nation may continue to be transformed by the saving power of Jesus Christ.

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News

& Herald

January

Baby Born Healthy To

feels very strongly

Woman Who Refused CHICAGO (CNS)

when abuse occurs

Caesarean

—

A woman who fought off a legal attempt by county officials to force her to

have a Caesarean boy Dec.

section delivered a health baby

29. The 22-year-old Pentecostal woman,

— it

—

as I do that must be dealt with

News also

Rome. But

Service in

knows

that "false accusations, like

both personally and for the church," Cardinal

The Chicago

have the operation. Hospital officials had said her fetus was in danger of

ordination of Bishop-designate

womb. County

was J.

in

said.

Rome

prelate

for the Jan. 6 episcopal

Edward

Slattery of Tulsa, Okla., a priest of the

Chicago Archdiocese.

vene, ruling on Dec. 15 that

to inter-

could not

it

overturn the "the fundamental constitutional

importance of protecting a

woman's

right to refuse medical treat-

Soldier Wounded In Croatia Is Killed In U.S. Hit-And-Run Accident INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) A 28-

—

year-old Croatian soldier the fighting in his

wounded

homeland had

caped his war-torn country only

in es-

to

be

killed in a hit-and-run accident in Indi-

ment."

ana.

Jozo Ilak,

who had arrived in India-

Leading Figure In Catholic

napolis from Croatia Dec. 8, died Jan. 2

Social Justice Dies In Baltimore

from severe head injuries received in the New Year's Day accident. He had been scheduled for surgery on a bullet wound in his right hand at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis Jan. 7. Ilak had been staying at the St. Joseph Church rectory

BALTIMORE (CNS)

—

Sulpician

Father John F. Cronin, whose prolific writings on Catholic social thought

formed a whole generation of U.S Catho.

lic

priests, died Jan.

Villa, a retirement

Baltimore.

He was

2

at St.

Charles

home for priests in He died of heart

85.

and circulatory problems which had

in Indianapolis, after

pastor, Father

being sent to

its

Glenn O'Connor, by

Catholic Social Services.

forced him to use a wheelchair for the past 15 years. His

most important work,

Catholic Social Principles, published was a systematic compilation

in 1950,

and analysis of all authoritative Church teachings on social justice since 1878.

He was also a prominent labor mediator and arbitrator and a leading Catholic figure in race relations and in the ecumenical civil rights movement of the 1950s and '60s.

Pope Offers Support To Chicago

Wake Of Allegations VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Cardi-

Cardinal In

nal Joseph L. Bernardin of Chicago, the

Haitian Bishops Say Conditions Worsen As Impasse Continues

leader has called for greater religious

PARIS (CNS)

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Living

Decision Not To Allow Soup Kitchen In Parish Sparks Controversy A HARTFORD, Conn. (CNS) recent decision by Hartford Archbishop Daniel A. Cronin not to approve plans to place a soup kitchen in a downtown church has left the city divided over the

—

needs of the poor and the needs of the The controversy began last fall when a soup kitchen run by the House of Bread, a 14-year-old agency serving the city's poor, asked the archbishop for permission to move from their present

city.

rejected the proposal, saying such a

Pope John Paul II personally offered his support and solidarity in a Vatican meeting. "It is very clear the Holy Father

downtown soup kitchen would

to prevent the "holocaust" that is taking

impasse drags

place in Bosnia-Herzegovina, said Henry

The

Siegman, executive director of the American Jewish Congress. Siegman criticized Catholics, Jews and Protestants for "their fecklessness and faith-

bean country's

political

on, said the nation's bishops.

bish-

ops asked for an end to international

"without a heart" in dealing with the country's problems. They also urged a

domestic political polarization over efforts to restore democracy.

They said the fomenting of political antagonisms has paralyzed national life.

is

the only

The bishops'

was stated in an eight-page Christmas message dated Dec. 17. The Vatican press office made copies of

it

position

available Dec. 31.

lessness" in failing to pressure for U.S. military intervention.

Sudan Mission Reported

Bombed During Christmas Mass WASHINGTON (CNS) A

—

compound in southSudan was bombed by govern-

Catholic mission eastern

ment aircraft as a well-known bishop neared the end of celebrating a Christmastime Mass for local residents,

Viewers Share Responsibility For Media Fare, Official Says VATICAN CITY (CNS) Catholic viewers and readers share responsibility for the fare served up by the media and for improving the moral tone of daily life, Archbishop John P. Foley said. The U.S. archbishop, president of

Washington-based Africa-monitoring group reported. Bishop Paride Taban of Torit, Sudan, said that the compound and surrounding houses in Chukudum were hit by 12 bombs, but there were no

Com-

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Bishop Taban had described the incident to her Dec. 3 1 by telephone from Nairobi, Kenya. Bishop Taban said that the air raid hit the mission at 10 a.m. on Dec. 28 as the congregation was praying

Month, sponsored by the Catholic Press

the

—

the Pontifical Council for Social

munications, said the Catholic press can help the faithful meet their responsibilities.

Archbishop Foley's statement for

Association, was released Jan. 5 by his

Vatican office. Everyone

who

listens to

the radio, watches television or reads a

newspaper

is

responsible for what

is

offered, the archbishop said.

a

deaths or injuries, according to Sister

Maura Brown of

the Africa Faith and

Justice Network. Sister

Our

Maura

not nec-

Father, she reported.

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Stewardship

Beiaid

Profile

By ROGER CLARIZIO What is stewardship? The banner in our church says that it is the giving of our

God should be intentional, planned and proportionate. To me, intentional means that I make a conscious decision to begin returning to God some of what He has given to me. Planned means that at the beginning of each year I plan my stewardship as part of my lifestyle and my time, talent and treasure. This giving back to

budget. Proportionate

means

that

I

decide to give a certain percentage of my time

and my income to the church and other charities. Stewardship is a way of life; it is an "attitude of gratitude".

To tell how stewardship has changed my life, I have to give some background.

Being a "cradle Catholic," granted.

I

I

spent

much of my

Church for was to attend Mass once a week

early life taking the

truly believed that being a good Catholic

and to get to confession sometime around Easter. Shortly after getting married, I began to question that premise. There must be something more to my religion than that. I was not sure what it was, or how I would go about finding it, but I knew something had to change.

Shortly after that, my wife and I each made a Cursillo. That was a turning point. Since that weekend in 1985, Mary and I have become much more active in the church and the community. Our stewardship of time has been spent on the Family Life Commission, RCIA team, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, cleaning the church, the Knights of Columbus, CCD and Eucharistic Ministry. We also help out at school through coaching, tutoring, etc. In our family life, we work to keep God a part of our lives through reading the Bible, prayer and attendance at Mass. All of these things take time, but they also give a feeling of self-fulfillment that can only come from trying to be as generous with God as He has been with

Members of the

I

had a strange feeling

that she wasn't talking about time or talent!

My stomach tightened as it hit me. She was right and I knew Giving a few dollars each Sunday was not going to cut anymore. We sat and talked about if we had for a long time. We finally decided how much we thought we could give. We it.

it

MEXICO CITY (CNS)

it

spokesman

it

Mexican ties" in

—

all

we make

to charity?

Of course

not!

It

does mean that

we

military resorted to "barbariits

an armed

effort to quell

single bullet

CNS News

human

should be

war"

rights

and the conventions of

in its fight

known

with a previously un-

group calling

guerrilla

itself the

Army.

Well-armed and composed mostly of Mayan Indians with some

Zapatista National Liberation

nonindigenous leadership, the Zapatista

New

Years'

Day

and occupied San Cristobal and three important regional towns in the Chiapas highlands. They continued to engage the Mexican military in combat over a widespread area as they slowly withdrew to more remote positions.

In the town of Ocosingo, outnumraids

Human (From Page 5) The priesthood has entered an era of are worried about

cation that enables

rapid change.

role?

declining numbers of priests and semi-

ask whether our image of

narians.

But we are also discovering that

who are well

current difficulties must not drive the

grounded from an intellectual standpoint and in terms of spirituality. They ask what it takes for a priest to serve as a spiritual leader. Our image of the priesthood ought to encompass a view of what spiritual leadership on the eve of

priesthood into the ghetto of a selfprotective mentality.

What

is

needed

1

in

"Nine dead men, eight of them a boy of were about 15 or 16 years of age found in the market of Ocosingo with their hands tied behind their backs and a

state.

rebels staged surprise

We

captured government

Zapatistas and a civilian

uprising in Mexico's southern Chiapas

Service that the military was "ignoring

you sincerely consider beginning a life of stewardship that is intentional, planned and proportionate in order to fulfill your own needs and those of others.

Roger Clarizio is a parishioner of St. Aloysius in Hickory.

Are seminarians receiving an eduthem to fulfill this

at a

Reuters)

bered guerrillas battled the Mexican Army for four days over control of the central market. When the battle had

is

a renewed focus on the priesthood' s true

finished and the guerrillas retreated to

potential.

the outskirts of town, Father Izal said

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that

Service

the 21st century requires.

evidence of

army began

the

human

rights abuse

to surface.

by

—

—

wound to the head," he told

telephone interview.

The Mexican press reported that

Father Rodolfo Izal, a Spanish-born

amount of what we have with those who are not so abundantly blessed. It does mean that we should look at the many ways we have been blessed and say thank you by sharing our time, talent and treasure. I ask that

Some

A

Diocese of San Casas said that the

priest of the diocese, told Catholic

willing to share a reasonable

priesthood calls for priests

—

for the

Cristobal de las

would write the check every Sunday, put it in the basket, and worry later about how to get along without it. To say it was easy would not be truthful. We did find ourselves having to adjust our lifestyles, and we did do without some things. But none of them were essential, and we grew as a couple because our commitment to our family, the Church stewardship kept us focused on the right things in life and our community. We constantly work to give our "first fruits" back to God. However, we still are not where we feel we should be.

Does this mean we should spend all of our waking hours doing volunteer work or giving

stand watch

Church Spokesman Accuses Mexican Army Of Atrocities

A few years ago Mary came to me and said that we needed to start giving more Church.

Army

(CNS photo from

the southern state of Chiapas.

us.

to the

Zapatista National Liberation

building in San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico, during an uprising which began Jan.

in a

one captured guerrilla who had been interviewed on film on Jan. 4 in Ocosingo by a television news crew of the Mexican Televisa network was found dead. According to the national financial daily El Financiero, less than 24 hours afterbeing seen alive on Televisa' national and international news programs, the guerrilla' s body was found in Ocosingo Jan. 5 shot in the head.

Father Izal also denounced the daily air raids since Jan. 4 by the Mexican Air Force on civilian areas around both Ocosingo and San Cristobal. "Last night we heard two separate bombing runs in the area to the south of San Cristobal," Father Izal said Jan.

6.

The area under aerial bombardment San Cristobal consisted of several poor and mostly indigenous communities to the south of the highway which separates the colonial-era portion of San Cristobal from the newer part of the in

city.

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'(^mtmiquemonos Nos Conocimos Mejor Por

DENISE HERNANDEZ

El sabado 30 de octubre, bajo los

auspicios del grupo Buen Pastor, celebramos un dfa familiar. Nos reunimos cerca de 40 personas para conocernos mejor en el piano personalinterior

y

tambien en

el

piano

comunitario.

Elsa Suarez lleva varios afios trabajando

Edward Acosta ayudo mucho a los hispanos

comunidad de Holy

de Newton y sus alrededores en servicios

incansablemente en

la

Cross, Kernersville, sobre todo, en

el

sociales.

ministerio liturgico.

Muchas Gracias Mirando

El taller fue dirigido por nuestra querida sicologa, Cecilia Montero, quien, con su amenda charla y su destreza profesional, nos fue llevando del piano exterior de la comunicacidn a un piano interior mas profundo y complejo.

Cecilia nos guio hacia un mejor conocimiento de nosotros mismos a traves de nuestros recuerdos de la ninez.

Tambien nos ayudo a identificar nuestros sentimientos y reconocer nuestros valores primordiales para poder ver como estos elementos afectan y condicionan

El proposito de este taller fue

ano que termino hace unos pocos dias, en cada comunidad local de la Diocesis de Charlotte, hemos de reconocer y de agradecer los servicios prestados por multiples colaboradores en el ministerio con los hispanos.

Decimos "Muchas Gracias" a cuantos ofrecieron su Tiempo, Talentos y Tesoro en las 22 comunidades organizadas y otras que apenas se van formando. Sena imposible describir la

ayudarnos a conocernos mejor y a derramar un poco de luz sobre algunas de las dificultades y oscubidades que guardamos en nuestra alma. A la vez, recibfamos el apoyo necesarios para que esas areas de nuestra vida se fueran

CIUDAD MEXICO

valiosas que aportaron tantas personas

desinteresadamente, con deseos de hacer

que Dios les pedfa y sus hermanos y hermanas en Cristo necesitaban.

Se aprecia desde el mas insignificante trabajo hastael que reluce con mas apariencia, porque a los ojos del Senor vale toda action hecha por amor en favor de los demas. Tambien sabemos que cualquier actividad, programa, taller, ministerio de la lo

Gilberto Rivera organizo

el

ano pasado

atender a todos los detalles.

sino a los americanos que con

interes

las

diferentes ciudades de nuestra diocesis

la

verdad, porque

misma Verdad Dios se manifiesta para que creamos en El y vivamos segun las ensenanzas reveladas.

Los que abren su inteligencia y su corazon a la fe, encuentran al Senor. Los que se cierran a la misma, lo pierden.

Ejemplos de los primeros son los humiles pastorcitos de Belen y los Reyes Magos. De los segundos, Herodes, los Sumos Sacerdotes, el pueblo indiferente de Jerusalen.

La fiesta de la Epifanfa, que celebramos el domingo antepasado, es

tienen el sellor de la eterna.

ademas descibrimiento y reencuentro con Dios: de Dios que nos crea, de Dios que nos redime, de Dios que se hizo precedernos ;ombre para y

amor de Dios

Esperamos que esta experiencia tan valiosa permanezca con nosotros iluminandonos y deseamos que estos talleres de vida interior y familiar se repitan, para permitirnos continual en este peregrinaje que acabamos de empezar.

los

cooperan con su

Arquidiocesis de Filadelfia significa renovacion para todos y muestra que Iglesia viene respondiendo a las

la

separados cerca de los santuarios marianos de Mexico.

Los accidentes ocurrieron durante temporada mas nutrida de la

Padre Nelson J. Perez, director del nuevo

peregrinaciones hacia los santuarios de

de

la

Virgen Maria, coincidiendo con las fiestas de la Inmaculada Concepcio y de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe.

el

norte de Filadelfia y Chester.

FTLADELFIA (CNS)

los colaboradores hispanos,

mucho Tiempo,

la

Catorce personas murieron y docenas de otras personas resultaron lesionadas en dos accidentes automovilfsticos

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; La creation

la

necesidades de los catolicos, dijo

el

Instituto.

El Instituto es parte de un plan por valor de $4 millones para la renovacion

evangelizacion de los catolicos en

principio el enfoque se hara sobre

Al 1

parroquias hispanas y la realization de

formation de un modo integrado, comprensivo y coherente. la

del Instituto para la Evangelizacion de

Talentos y Tesoro.

Noticias Diocesanas

Manifestation Del Senor

dispuestos a recibir

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

bailes del Centro Catolico Hispano.

no solo a

para todos, cuando encuentran corazones

(CNS)

la

comunidad requiere gente dispuesta a dar la mano, ya que uno solo no podria

El Senor quiere que todos los conozcan: por eso vino a 1 mundo. Sus manifestaciones son claras y aceptables

sentir el

expresado en los detalles de cariho que nos comunicarnos mutuamente los

Noticias Internacionales

variedad de servicios y de contribuciones

Es hermoso observar en

Pudimos

presentes.

nuestras reacciones.

al

abriendo, aclarando y ablandando.

Nuestro proposito final es que, a traves de un mejor conocimiento de nosotros mismo, podamos entender y responder mejor a la profundidad del amor de Dios hacia cada uno de nosotros.

Fue un dfa de reflexion interior que nos abrio un camino nuevo e interesante que debemos seguir explorando. Fue tambien un dfa de afirmacion personal y de solidaridad comunitaria por medio de la atencion y los comentarios de nuestros companeros de grupo.

Por otro lado, los nihos fueron atendidos por mi hija Denise y Patricia Parra, para que los padres tuvieran la oportunidad de partificar en este taller.

.

acompanarnos en el camino hacia el Padre, de Dios que siempre nos esta esperando para esperando para recogernos en

la gloria

de su eterna

felicidad.

El Senor toca a la puerta de nuestra

alma para manifestarse en todo su esplendor, para comunicarnos su vida eterna.

Proxima Sesion de Sicologia Familiar Nos complacemos en anunciar que proxima sesion tendra lugar el viernes

la

21 de enero, 1994, en el Centro Catolico

Hispano de Charlotte, comenzando a las 7:00 p.m., de nuevo con la Doctora Cecilia Montero. Se envita a las parejas a aprender a comunicarse mejor. Todos quedan invitados y pueden traer a sus

hijos,

pues habra cuidado de ninos.

Oportunidad de Trabajo - Para vivir en casa del Lago Norman.

Llamar Jovita, tel. (704) 892-5488.

- Cuidado de ninos, vivir en casea, tel.

(704) 365-9465.

- Philadelphia Deli, camarera,

tel.

(704)333-4489.

Jesucristo es la revelation de Dios,

segura e infalible: acercarse a El es acercarse a la salvation, alejarse de El es

To Our Friends

alejarse de la verdadera felicidad. Sin

Cristo solo hay dolor, muerte, perdition.

El Senor que se ha manifestado en su vida terrena, a traves del tiempo,

Lookingback we thank everyone, including our American friends, who have shared their Time, Talent and Treasure last year serving Hispanics in various

extiende su manifestation a todos los

ways.

buenos cristianos que forman su Iglesia, hasta el final de los tiempos, cuando en su ultima venida se manifieste al mundo con toda claridad.

(Con permiso de los Padres de la Sociedad de San Pablo)

A reflection on the Epiphany conveys the message that the Lord manifests Himself to those who open their minds and hearts to receive Him. Denise Hernandez describes the workshop we had with Cecilia Montero to learn how to get to our inner self and to discover its influence in our present life.

Our next

session in scheduled for Jan. 21.

s

Catholic

Must Give

For African-American

VATICAN CITY

(CNS)

— New

tions,

all

II said.

hands on their heads in a gesture of blessing and consecration.

The tradition of ordaining new bishops on the feast of the Epiphany, which recalls the Three Kings' visit to the baby

good news of meant for all peoples of times, the pope said.

The mystery of Christ's birth "was is

all

a sign that the is

revealed to the Magi traveling to Jerusa-

lem from the East: They vigilantly expected a sign from heaven and, follow-

from

ing the light of Christ

afar,

were able to contemplate human face," the pope said. finally

it

Square

—

his

Christ's birth

into St. Peter's

Epiphany witch, into the square. In Italian tradition, La Befana enters homes going down the chimney on Epiphany, leaving toys for good children and jet black sugar-candy coal for bad children.

In his Angelus address to the visitors in the square, the pope said the story of the Three Kings recalls "the journey toward Christ of every man and woman and all peoples."

As the end of the second Christian millennium approaches, he said, the Church is well aware that its mission to bring the Gospel to everyone is "still at

The pope called each of the 1 3 bishops, including Bishop Edward J. Slattery of Tulsa, Okla., by name before laying

Jesus,

All

around a life-size nativity scene.

A parade with three Wise Men, bands and drill teams dressed in medieval costumes led "La Befana," the

individuals and na-

Pope John Paul

jammed

tors

bishops from 13 nations ordained at the Vatican Jan. 6 are called to bring Christ'

of light to

To

Christ's Light

they

its

—

beginnings."

The pope prayed that individual Catholics would become more aware of

in his

being revealed to Jewish

their responsibility for evangelization

shepherds, the significance of Christ's

and that "the time of full communion between all the disciples of Christ" would come soon "so that the challenge of the

After

first

beginning with the Wise Men, was "a journey opened to all peoples, called together with the Chosen People

birth,

new

evangelization at the

dawn

of the

through the Gospel in the promises made

millennium could be faced together with a renewed commitment of faith and works."

The Three Kings' journey to Bethlehem, re-enacted at the manger scene in St. Peter's Square, he said, should "renew everyone's faith in and love for the baby Jesus, given to all

God through Christ Jesus."

He prayed the new bishops "would

today so that they would welcome him as the savior of the world."

approach the mystery manifested in Christ, to the point of being able to contemplate it in fullness," he said.

The pope told the new bishops, "you have been called and consecrated so that others individuals, peoples and na-

third

to

tions

— — would

become

participants

us by

to

He prayed

be supported and comforted, especially in times of difficulty

and

by the protection of the Mother of the Lord and [by St.

trial,

Joseph."

As the Mass was being celebrated in St.

would "con-

WASHINGTON, D.C.— An unprecedented 26-part exploration of African-American sacred music premiers

(CCC). Entitled "Wade in the Water: African-American Sacred Music Tradiand the Smithsonian Institution. awarded NPR a $100,000 grant for "Wade in the Water" in June, 1993 and is one of several major contributors to the $1.05 million project.

"Wade in the Water" documents the history of African-Americans through song and music, storytelling and historical analysis over a 200-year period beginning with their arrival on American shores. African- Americans created sacred music that inspired them to overcome great adversity and influenced all music forms that followed.

The 26 hour-long programs will expose listeners to the best in new gos-

CCC

and many

The

Stirrers,

James

Thomas

The Winans,

others.

final

program

in the

series,

"A Community Weekend

titled

in the

Sacred Life of Washington, D.C.," includes a visit to the city's St. Augustine Catholic Church.

The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History opened its archives and music collection to

NPR

to help

make

the project

Johnson Reagon, the Smithsonian curator who conceived the project and will host the programs, is a scholar and historian of sacred music. possible. Dr. Bernice

NPR

will begin distributing the se-

ries to its nearly

To

January.

480 member stations

in

225 stations have

date,

scheduled the program, including stamost of the top 20 U.S. radio

tions in

markets.

The Catholic Communication Campaign

is

a

program of

the United States

Catholic Conference that reaches people

focus on the genres of leading compos-

with positive messages of hope, faith and love through a variety of media projects in the United States and in

ers

processing.

and

lyricists,

traditions,

and on major musical

including spirituals, lined

hymns, quartets and gospels. trace

some of

music on the jazz.

The

It

will

the influences of sacred classical repertoire

and

developing countries. CCC project funding is raised through an annual collection taken in U.S. Catholic parishes.

series will feature classic per-

Network To Produce

Publisher,

Videos For Hispanic Catholics Catholic publisher plans to join forces

swer the

with the Hispanic Telecommunications

material that explores their personal,

it

also

11)

bombing of

not justify the

^surrounding mountains.

those communities." still

Quartet,

"Wade in the Water" will

tal

NEW YORK to

(CNS)

civilian ar-

no justification for such bombardment," he said. "Even though many homes have been abandoned there, eas.

"There

there are

is

still

many people

living in

— A leading

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catechetical materials

Izal said that

Dorsey, The Soul

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material enhanced for broadcast by digi-

The Golden Gate

Cleveland, Mahalia Jackson,

mental values of the family, to which the year just begun is dedicated in a special way."

that

According to Mexican press reports, believed Zapatista columns I which had previously occupied San [Cristobal were retreating through San llsidro and other villages en route to the

But Father

of

NPR

Network

the military

Series

musical forms: The Fisk Jubilee Singers,

January on National Public Radio (NPR) thanks in part to a grant from the Catholic Communication Campaign

tions," the series is a joint project

NPR

tribute to the rediscovery of the funda-

Peter's Basilica, thousands of visi-

[Mexico (From Page

i

formances from the masters of these

in

The

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Pope Says 13 New Bishops

gift

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on video for His-

call

of Hispanic Catholics for

and social concerns

spiritual

in the light

own

of the Catholic faith and their

cul-

panic Catholics.

ture.

Announcement of the joint effort was made by William Sadlier Dinger, president of William H. Sadlier Inc.,

For a copy of the bilingual brochure describing the program, call( 800) 221-5175.

and

J.

Roberto Gutierrez, president of

the Hispanic network.

"The partnership will make important programs more available to the Hispanic Catholic community," said

does

Gutierrez said the videos will an-

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Jude

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Diocesan News Briefs ] Former Pastor

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Annual Gift of Life Mass at St. Paul the Apostle Church is Saturday, Jan. 29 at

Winter Fest

after

visited St. Joseph Church, his

Spain to continue his studies. He will conclude his sabbatical in June.

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—

Piedmont

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The winner of the essay contest was Marshall, an eighth grader at Our Lady of Grace School. The winner of the poem contest was Danielle Budusky, a seventh grader at the same school.

Each received a $50 U.S. Savings Bond

Kim

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10:30 a.m. The rosary will be prayed

—

BELMONT

The Diocesan

Young Adult Ministry

invites all

young

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The focus will be relationships, a weekend of gathering, sharing and soadults to

reg-

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Program

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Jan.

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Francis of the

p.m.

at 5

— The

Superbowl

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monthly meeting for the Separated, Divorced & Remarried Catholic Group is Friday, Feb. 4 from 7 p.m. -8:30 p.m. The meeting will be at the Universtiy Catholic Center, 1331 W. Friendly Ave. The guest speaker is Trinitarian Sister Miriam Fiduccia, diocesan Family Life coordi-

Pro-Life Education

To Meet

Immaculate Conception Church Immaculata Hall on Sunday, Jan. 23 1

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The presenter is Jesuit Father Andrew Novotney. Music will be provided by Chris Lynch and Pipedream.

To

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I Catholic League Praises Vets' I Threat

L

biggest problem

To Cancel Parade

BOSTON

(CNS)

— The

Boston rather than be

though Cuba is peaceful, scarcity is part of life. "The time of peace has been compromised by lack of sufficient food, good transportation and medicines," he said. Since the Soviet bloc crumbled, Cuba has lost 70 percent of its imports from its former benefactor and still is under a trade embargo by the United States and other Western nations.

ommendation means Church will continue

Doyle, director of the state chapter,

Boston

War Veterans

Council "an act of courage, principle and integrity." The veterans' group, which has sponsored the

word from

parish, St. Francis of Assisi. "This rec-

called the decision of the South

Allied

years, they also received

medical commission. Visiting Catholic

news-

St.

its

forced to include a homosexual group.

C.J.

Zamora Marin, director of Caritas Cuba'

paper, The Catholic Review, that al-

decision to cancel the 1994 in

at

Patrick's

and Civil Rights has

praised a Boston veterans' group for

Day parade

Church recently attended Mass

Chicago's Cardinal Joseph L. Bernardin that he approved a recommended merger between Holy Family and another local

chusetts chapter of the Catholic for Religious

MassaLeague

ily

their parish for the first time in nine

Boston parade for the past 47 years,

voted Dec. 24 to cancel

it

Superior Court Judge

if J.

Suffolk

Relief Services headquarters,

Zamora

told the Baltimore archdiocesan

Harold

Flannery's order to include the Irish

CNS

American Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Group of Boston is upheld on appeal.

Reviews By Phone

Discontinues Movie

WASHINGTON

(CNS)

—

The

that

Holy Family com-

to serve this

munity in the future just as it has for the 35 years," said the cardinal's message read at the Dec. 26 Mass attended by more than 2,000 parishioners and friends. Holy Family, a Jesuit parish founded in 1857, is the city's secondoldest church. It survived the Chicago Fire of 1 87 1 and a scheduled demolition three years ago. The church was closed in 1984 because of serious roof and interior plaster damage. past

1

Catholic News Service telephone movie

Texas Diocesan Agency Helps Mexican Immigrants Cut Red Tape The EL PASO, Texas (CNS) Diocese of El Paso has started a new program to help immigrants cut through

—

the red tape of gaining legal residency in

The program, which December, is run by the diocesan Migration and Refugee Services agency. Immigrants are helped with the paperwork required by Immigration and Naturalization Services to

review line, 900-PREVIEW, was disconnected at the end of 1993 because of a continuing drop in the volume of calls.

U.S.

The action was initiated by Advanced Telecom Services Inc. of Wayne, Pa., which said the number of calls did not

Christians are gradually giving smaller

Church Giving In

Gradual Decline, Study Says WASHINGTON (CNS)

—

U.S.

and smaller portions of their income their churches, says a

to

new study analyz-

the United States.

justify the cost of updating or storing the

ing church finances since 1968. In addi-

started in early

information. Robert Jay Bentz, director

tion,

gain legal entry into the country.

They

also get help in being reunited with

family members.

"We

have been given an opportunity ... to answer questions, help people with applications and otherwise help and assist people," said Jose Moreno, diocesan MRS director.

Extent

Help

Of Cuba's Problems Makes

Difficult, Caritas

BALTIMORE

Finds

(CNS)

—

Cuba's

of marketing for ATS, said "since this line was one of our originals, it is sad to be losing it." Thomas N. Lorsung, director and editor in chief of CNS, said, "It was a great service, available 24 hours a day, but the audience just didn't seem to want to pay for it. When we tested an 800 number with the same information about a year ago, the call

volume went off the

charts."

Chicago Church Has First Mass In Nine Years, Plans To Merge CHICAGO (CNS) When parishioners of Chicago's historic Holy Fam-

—

it says, a growing percentage of what church members give is going toward congregational finances. The report, "The State of Church Giving Through 1991," was released in late December by Empty Tomb, a nonprofit Christian research and service organization in Champaign, 111. Empty Tomb

did not include the

Roman

Catholic

Church in its study, part of which encompassed 38 denominations with a combined membership of 41 million.

Church Spokesmen Deny Priests Aid Guerrillas In Chiapas Rebellion MEXICO CITY (CNS) Spokesmen for the Diocese of San Cristobal de las Casas in Mexico's southern Chiapas

—

state

denied that priests were aiding

guerrillas in a rebellion against the gov-

ernment.

More

than 60 people, includ-

ing 35 soldiers and police officers, were

National

to

when the guerrillas, mostly Mexican Indians with some nonindigenous and mixed-blood leaders, raided and occupied four major towns on New Year's Day. Mexican and British radio killed

news reports Jan. 3 said at least 1,500 armed guerrillas were retreating into more remote villages, cutting telephone lines and burning bridges behind them in order to make pursuit by the army difficult.

Violence

Mark

And Some Hope

Irish Peace Process

BELFAST, Northern Ireland (CNS)

— Church

and political leaders have expressed disappointment over what they call the Irish Republican Army's

delay in ending

its

armed campaign as

peace in Northern Ireland are being made. The leaders said they hoped the IRA would enter peace discussions on the basis of a joint declaration made in December by British Prime Minister John Major and Irish Prime Minister Albert Reynolds. Meanwhile, Gerry Adams, the head of Sinn Fein, the IRA's political wing, on Jan. 3 gave what was viewed as a positive, although heavily qualified, assessment of the peace pro-

efforts for

cess thus far.

Experts Urge Bosnian Solution That Avoids Territorial Haggling VATICAN CITY (CNS) A meet-

—

ing of international experts convened by

Pope John Paul II urged a just solution to the war in Bosnia-Herzegovina, but said a settlement must avoid "territorial haggling" based on ethnic divisions.

The pope, who chaired the study session Jan. 4-5, was deeply moved as he heard detailed reports on the

human

suffering

Balkans, where millions of people have been killed, wounded or displaced, said Vatican spokesman Joaquin in the

Navarro-Valls. "The drama faced by is always in my heart," pope said during a general audience

these populations the

afterward.

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Racism

& Herald

News

(From Page

January 14, 1994

Pope Says Europe Needs Strong

4) differentiates personal

God. Racism, the subordination of a person or group because of their color, exists today at the personal level as an attitude, a prejudice, a belief that

mem-

hostility toward that group. There has been progress in eradicating racism at

we

that

are

now

institutional

example

less prejudiced with

32%

regard to minority racial groups.

Nearly

Most relevant today and more dangerous however are the institutional and economic levels of racism.

The institutional level of racism is

instance lives below the poverty line

compared

often hidden and therefore easier to ignore. This level consists of any institutional policy or practice that benefits

expense of another. A recent letter from the Racial Justice Committee of the North Carolina Council of Churches offers a quote that clearly

one race

Christian-Led Political Parties VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope reinforced," he said.

from the same city died from lack of medical care and adequate nutrition, that was institutional racism."

The economic impact of the legacy of racism is clear in Native American, Hispanic, Asian and black populations.

bers of another group are inferior, and as

this level. Studies indicate for

and

"When a black church in Birmingham was bombed, that was individual racism. When 500 black babies

racism.

at the

John Paul II, in an unusually pointed communication, called for strengthening Christian political parties in Europe.

The

(From Page

abortion coverage

law signed by Clinton icaid

gram

is

in

October.

the federal health insurance pro-

poor and is jointly funded and federal money.

for the

with state

II

known as the Hyde Amendment prohibited the use of federal money for abortions except when

for all oppressed people, see

people as brothers and

mother was at stake. Last September federal lawmakers rejected

remove

action to

ment, but did permit Medicaid to cover abortions in cases of rape or incest.

The

Clinton administration says that the

lat-

est version of the

to

Hyde Amendment

Us" or

that

from

He

tian inspiration

sary," he said.

shambles, abandoned by

Vatican spokesman called the

recalled the

names of important

of God'

and

realities.

the Racial

and Peace Ministry at 1524 East Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC 28207.

Justice

abortions.

new

political

season" after

the fall of communism "a force of Chris-

War

European Christian Democratic leaders who helped shape Western Europe's post-World War II societies and called them men of faith.

These men were "the fathers of contemporary Europe" who protected freedom and democracy while fostering economic, social and cultural development, he said. "The spiritual and political heritage handed down by these great historical figures, must not be just protected and defended, but developed and

Justice Committee, please contact the

requires the states to help pay for those

in

to "a purely eco-' dimension."

a "mistaken evaluation" to think

that "in the

main po-

tian-inspired parties as outdated.

is

the letter

is

A

coordinator of the Justice and Peace Ministry for the Diocese of Charlotte.

For a copy of "Brothers and Sisters

Hyde Amend-

the

make our dreams

Scott Spivak

the country's

It is

life

political

might cease to be necesThe bishops must pro-

vide the "necessary presuppositions" for this social and political renewal, he'

added.

pope's message unique.

continue to carry the torch and take

the life of the

efforts to

all

sisters to us,

—

—

force since the end of World

voters in recent municipal elections.

Let us continue our dreams of liberation

appropriation bills

when Demo-

a time

"In this pontificate, there have not been similar interventions" giving so specific an analysis of the political situation in a given country, said Joaquin Navarro-Valls, Vatican spokesman.

The pope said that Italy is a microcosm of Europe and must help overcome the secular trend of viewing Chris-

and policies into ones

litical

ent to the reality of racism in our midst.

Since 1977, a section of federal

at

ing to change dehumanizing structures,

cratic Party

person. We might for example examine structural patterns in such fields as housing, employment, health care and education. While attitudes might have changed for the better, inequality and discrimination continue.

We cannot remain silent or indiffer-

Med-

nomic and

Italy's scandal-ridden Christian

for whites.

respect the inherent dignity of every

was required under

ues," reducing

Nearly 45% of black children live in poverty compared to almost 16% of white children. Blacks are more than twice as likely to be unemployed as whites.

Combating racism means economically empowering minorities and workto

institutions

2)

has not

he told the Italian bishops in a message released Jan. 10 at the Vatican.

The message comes

human

Alvare

communism

against "nega-

Europe which threaten to erase Christianity' s influence and make societies "neutral on the level of valtive" trends in

ended the need for Christian-inspired politics,

of the black population for

8.8%

collapse of

The pope warned

House Of Prayer To Sponsor Retreats HOT SPRINGS —The Jesuit House of Prayer

is

sponsoring three weekend

retreats in February.

Oratorian Father Conrad Hoover,

"A

Pastoral Response T© weekend of Feb. 11-13.

A "Twelve Step Weekend," open to members of Alcoholics Anonymous, is will lead

AIDS"

the

scheduled for Feb. 18-20. Participants

on the meaning of the 12-step program.

A Feb. 25-26 retreat is entitled "God's Spirit Lives In Dreams." Par-I ticipants will explore the meaning plj dreams in a Christian tradition.

For more information, write to the!

Jesuit House of Prayer, P.O. Box 7, Hoi] Springs, NC 28743 or call (704) 622-| will be given time to reflect

7366. Early registration

is

requested.

The Diocese of Charlotte Presents

"DOLLARS and GOOD SENSE" WORKSHOP Members, Parish Finance Personnel

For:

Pastors, Parish Finance Council

Date: Place:

Saturday, February 19, 1994 St. Charles Borromeo Church, Morganton

Time:

10 a.m.

3 p.m.

-

Topics and Presenters Msgr. John McSweeney, Diocesan Administrator

Opening Address "Where Do Stewardship and Fundraising Fit?" - Jim "Employee Benefits"

-

Terri

-

Bill

Weldon, Fiscal Manager

"Budgeting and Financial Reporting" "A 'Poor' Parish's

Development

Wilhelm, Director of Employee Benefits

"Fiscal Responsibility"

p4

Kelley, Director, Office of

Campaign for Self Reliance" -

"Renovation and New Construction Procedures"

-

-

Bill

Weldon

Rev. Mr. Curtiss

Rev. Mr.

Guy

P.

Todd, Vice Chancellor

Piche', Director

of Diocesan

Facilities

Workshop and luncheon provided at no cost to participants.

Workshop will begin at 10 a.m. and conclude at 3 p.m.

Registration deadline: February 2, 1994. ;

Directions to

St.

Charles Borromeo, Morganton, will be furnished upon request

Registration Form:

Name: Address: City/State/Zip:

Telephone:

Mail form by Feb.

Parish: 2,

1994

to:

Office of Planning, 1524 E.

Morehead

Street, Charlotte,

NC 28207