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Serving Catholics in Western North Carolina in the Diocese of Charlotte

13,

1995

Cardinal Promises Moratorium

On

Protests NEW YORK (CNS) —

If

Abortions End

In response

to calls for a

moratorium on protests

at

abortion clinics following the killings at

two Boston- area clinics, Cardinal John O'Connor of New York said he would agree "on condition that a moratorium be called on abortions."

In his homily Jan. 8 at St. Patrick's Cathedral, he noted that Cardinal Bernard F. Law of Boston had made the "prudential judgment" for a moratorium on protests in the Boston Archdiocese.

Cardinal O' Connor said that he might issue a similar call if he were Boston's archbishop, and in any case would follow Cardinal Law's example of initiat-

J.

ing scheduled periods of prayer in

churches for the cause of human life.

But in the New York Archdiocese, such prayer periods will be "in addition to any prayer vigils that responsible indi-

viduals or groups believe that they should conduct legally and nonviolently," Cardinal

O'Connor said.

He

also called the

monthly rosary

busloads of participants from the Diocese of Charlotte.

7 a.m. Sunday and will stop in Statesville and Winston-Salem to pick up additional passengers. Both buses will arrive in the

Maggi Nadol, Respect Life

coordi-

nator for the diocese, said she expects about 90- 1 00 Catholics from the diocese to take part in the

march and rally and in Masses at

the Prayer Vigil for Life and

the Basilica of the National Shrine of the

Immaculate Conception.

Bishop William G. Cuirlin plans to join the group in Washington for some of the events. He will remain in Charlotte Sunday, Jan. 22, for the annual Mass for

Unborn at 3 p.m. at St. Gabriel Church. Bishop Curlin will be the principal celebrant and homilist. The bishop

the

also will be the principal celebrant

and

homilist at a similar "Gift of Life" Mass at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan.28, at St.

Paul the Apostle Church in Greensboro.

One bus, sponsored by St. Lawrence Council of the Knights of Columbus, will leave Asheville for Washington at 6 a.m. Sunday and will return to Asheville late

Monday

night.

A bus sponsored by

preted by those with murder in their hearts as providing legitimacy or even

holy sanction for violent acts (which they see as the answer to the prayers)," Sanger said.

The

cardinal's spokesman, Joseph

Zwilling, wrote Sanger that his charges

had been based on twisting a single statement out of context. He added, "I found your Times attack despicable and your letter an exercise in sophistry."

Without mentioning Sanger, Cardinal O'Connor said he could not imagine that "any decent person or organization"

would revive tactics described in a book

by Bernard N. Nathanson, a doctor who

The Abortion Papers: Inside the Abortion Mentality, Nathanson detailed how he and other abortionists "designed strategies and propaganda explicitly to

reject abortion after a pe,riod of

directing an abortion clinic in New York.

He said that in a chapter on "Catho-

cardinal's homily

was implic-

a response to criticism in a full-page ad published by Planned Parenthood of New York City in The New York Times Jan. 5 and a public letter issued by the agency s president, Alexander C S anger the same day. However, neither of those was mentioned directly.

"Words Kill" was the heading of the ad, which said "words of hate pulled the .

discredit the Catholic

revive

all

leave the Catholic Center in Charlotte at

Washington area late Sunday afternoon.

Following dinner Sunday night, members of both groups will go to the upper church of the basilica for an 8 p .m.

Mass. Cardinal Roger Mahony of Los Angeles, chairman of the NCCB Secretariat for

Pro-Life Activities, will be the

principal celebrant and homilist. All bish-

ops and priests attending the march are invited to concelebrate the Mass.

The National Rosary for Life will follow the Mass in the upper church. At 1 1 p.m. there will be a night prayer and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the basilica's crypt church. Members of Seminarians for Life will lead Holy Hours in the crypt church throughout the night from midnight to 5:45 a.m. As in past years, many members of the Diocese of Charlotte delegation plan to take part in the all-night vigil in the crypt instead of

staying at motels.

See March, Page 13

Church

...

and

to

the old anti-Catholic fears and

prejudices."

Cardinal O' Connor also said he could not imagine that "anyone could believe that in

New York

today such tactics

could dissuade the Church from continu-

trigger" in the abortion clinic killings,

ing to appeal for the unborn or the aged

and that "leaders of the extreme religious right are heedlessly using a war of words

and the vulnerable

to inspire killing."

"Fair-minded people" would not want an "act of madness" to be used to "demonize" the many nonviolent people in the pro-life movement or end the move-

"The

example occurred," the ad asserted, "when New York' s John Cardinal O' Connor issued a backhanded apology for the attackers by stating 'you cannot prevent killing by killing, thereby clearest

—

for all

whose lives

are threatened."

ment, he

said.

See Protests, Page 4

'

the diocesan Respect Life Office will

fear

lics" in

'

The national March for Life Jan. 23 Washington, D.C., will draw two

I

prayers.

itly

in

"In the current atmosphere,

that clinic prayer vigils are misinter-

came to

The

Large Diocesan Group To Join Washington March For Life

In the letter, Sanger repeated criticism of the comment one "cannot prevent killing by killing," and asked Cardinal O'Connor to "call upon your movement to refrain from any actions at clinics or at doctors' homes."

Bishop Thomas V. Daily of Brooklyn at abortion clinics "wonderful examples of peaceful processions and vigils led by

The new St. Luke Church in Mint Hill which was blessed Jan.7 by Bishop William G. Curlin. See story and additional photos on Page 2.)

Photo by STEVE UZZELL

labeling abortion providers as killers."

Despite Getting Older, Pope Tells Pilgrims VATICAN CITY laxed Pope John Paul

(CNS)

II

He

—A

re-

told Polish pil-

grims that despite growing older, he feels pretty good.

"The hair is still in, and the head isn't doing so bad either," he said Jan. 7, a few days before embarking on his longest foreign trip in five years.

"They say the pope is getting old and walk without a cane.

But somehow, he keeps going on and on," he said. "So if people are interested

that he' s not able to

in these things in Poland, tell

pope

them: This

doing so badly."

The 74-year-old pontiff, who was still walking tentatively following thigh bone surgery in 1 994, has joked publicly about his age and physical condition in recent weeks.

He was scheduled to depart Jan. 1 for a 1 0-day visit to the Far East, includisn't

Good

Feels

ing World Youth Day celebrations in the Philippines.

The trip was expected to test

the pope's leg and his overall stamina.

The pope made

the remarks to pil-

grims who accompanied two new bishops he had ordained the previous day.

Recalling his own outdoor activities as a especially canoeing and skiing young priest and bishop in Poland, the pope joked about the latest crop of bish-

—

—

ops.

"It

seems

to

me this new generation

new bishops: So, do you canoe? And they answer with a yes that is not very convincing. Then I ask them: Do you ski? And they respond: A is

weaker.

little,"

me

he

I

ask the

said.

"That's what they should say about in the future: Not only was he pope,

but he skied and canoed.

he broke his leg," he

And sometimes

said.

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St. In

& Herald

January 13, 1995

Luke Parish Celebrates New Parish Center

By JOANN

KEANE

Associate Editor

MINT HILL — It's not unusual for a parish to pull all the bells

and whistles

for the arrival of the bishop; although

most are more discrete than the fanfare surrounding

St.

on Jan.

7.

tion shrill

Luke

parish's dedica-

Parishes rarely factor

alarms and

fire trucks into their

Bishop Curlin.

For the 450 families of St. Luke parish, the spirit of the Lord was definitely on fire. After seven years of celebrating Mass in a shopping center, the faithful of Mint Hill, eastern Mecklenburg and western Union Counties have room to set down roots, with plenty of land

—

—

for future expansion.

celebration plans.

Nonetheless, alarms buzzed, and the

Bishop Curlin offered congratulations to the

answered the burning queshow long an emergency re-

parishioners for creating "this beautiful place of

fire station

tion, "just

worship."

sponse would take?"

In his homily, he

The scenario was innocent enough.

At the conclusion of Mass, the Holy Eucharist was taken in procession from the main altar to the Eucharistic chapel for placement in the tabernacle. Billow-

ing incense set

smoke alarms

wailing.

Bishop William G. Curlin and Father Joseph Mulligan, pastor of St. Luke,

seemed

to take

it

in stride. "All the

when we mentioned your name," joked Father Mulligan to alarms went off

reminded parishioners,

its

not just the building to be celebrated, rather the

coming together.

Not made of wood, but made of your flesh and spirit," said Bishop Curlin. "You come to celebrate God's presence in you. This is what brings us together," said Bishop Curlin. "Because of the Jesus that walks celebration of people of faith

"This

in

is

you, this

a holy place.

is

a sacred place."

The new $650,000 pastoral center, with 8,600 square feet, houses room for worship, educational

and social functions. A separate Eucharistic chapel is set up for daily Mass.

Father Mulligan is quick to point out this is not the permanent church.

With about half of the 15 acres developed, there's ample acreage for his dream to take shape. Down the road, he hopes to expand the pastoral center to satisfy educational

and pastoral needs,

Above: Rev. Mr. George Szalony pours crism oil on the new altar Joseph Mulligan, pastor, and Bishop William G. Curlin.

with Father

build a courtyard, and play space for

add a mediand stations of the cross.

But that's a dream away. Today, parishioners savor their new home, two miles from the shopping center, where children, a picnic pavilion,

Below: Father Mulligan sprinkles the congregation with holy water.

tation path

they spent seven years celebrating Mass

sandwiched between video and drug stores.

Photo

left:

Bishop Curlin seems amused by

the sounding alarms. Father Mulligan doesn't

appear

to

share

in

the

humor

of the situation.

Below

left: Rev. Mr. George Szalony holds incense as Father Mulligan returns the Holy Eucharist to the tabernacle.

Photos by

Joann Keane Below: Bishop Curlin greets parishioners, Karen Charton, Jean MacKinlay and two of the youngest parish members.

The Catholic News

January 13, 1995

Joseph's Hospital Announces Plans For Major Expansion "step-down" on Joseph's ASHEVILLE — and

& Ken

St.

intermediate

St.

An outpatient surgical suite for laser

renovation project, financed largely by tax-exempt bonds and corporation reserves, will begin this spring.

St.

Joseph's Hospital Foundation

is

campaigning publicly for $2.25 million needed to balance the costs not covered by available funds. Asheville attorney and former mayor, Louis Bissette Jr., will chair the capital fund drive called "Caring Is Our Tradition."

In a ceremony in December, the plans were announced by J. Lewis Daniels, hospital president and C.E.O. as the hospital's large statue of St. Joseph was moved to apedestal visible from Biltmore Avenue.

and laparoscopic "no-stitch" surgery to be added to the present One Day Surgery Center will be the first of its kind in Western North Carolina.

The Outpatient Care Center will be expanded to meet the growing demand for services and the Emergency Department will be redesigned to improve treatment time for non life-threatening problems and to allow patients more privacy.

Daniels said, "These important projects have been under consideration for many years and study reports con-

board members and medical staff have pledged more than $1 million toward the campaign's goal.

Daniels said that the centerpiece of the expansion will be a 20-bed critical care facility to be built at the north end of the hospital. The new facility will have larger and more private rooms designed teers,

accommodate

equipment for

the latest in technical

critically

ill

patients, a

special procedures room, larger family

waiting rooms, two private consultation

rooms and more space for medical sup-

of people. ..they are becoming a reality."

Mercy

Other renovations include fire and safety improvements and an elevator between the critical care unit and the

Diocese

Sister

Mary Veronica

Schumacher, board chairman, noted that campaign is the first since the modernization project in 1974 when the main tower was opened.

"Much has changed in the way ill-

the capital fund

nesses are treated at said.

St.

Joseph's," she

"What has not changed is the com-

of Charlotte

>

A group of leaders of a small Catholic community in East Africa plans for an upcoming meeting.

Church Has Something To Teach Us About Families African

By FATHER FRANK CANCRO When Catholics gather throughout East Africa,

it is

always with a sense of

passionate care we give all our patients."

being a family. This Church is representative of some 1 00 tribes with 40 differ-

campaign from many people in the are served by the hospital and beyond, including business and industry, chari-

by

Bissette said the building

will seek help

table foundations, financial institutions

and individual friends of St. Joseph's.

port services.

-

firmed the need. Through the generosity

Hospital staff, hospital guild, volun-

to

'

,

the

tenth floors.

ninth

Hospital's $10.5 million expansion and

units

Designers for the facility are the

new

critical care

Asheville architectural

firm of Bowers, Ellis and Watson, P. A.

P.O. Box 36776 Charlotte,

NC 28236

4,

They

are

bound together and by

their faith in Jesus Christ

organizations

known

as jumuiya: small

1994

portraying how Christians can help each

These communities exist in most parishes in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

They are places where "the life of the Church touches the hearts of the people," according to Cardinal Maurice Otunga, Archbishop of Nairobi. With churches many miles apart and very crowded on Sunday, these smaller gathering of 3050 people are the places where a family

other when a member faces an alcoholic

finds support as

walk down long, uneven, red clay roads or catch matatus (RV-type buses painted brightly and driven just as colorfully) to travel many miles to church. Between

it

struggles to survive.

their faith. In these

communities, the

material needs of the less fortunate mem-

Dear Friends in

Christ:

bers are met and the ministry of prayer is

We are all surrounded by needs — in our families, communities

and churches.

It is

sometimes

difficult to

look beyond our

called to reach out in faith

beyond our personal and national

boundaries to share our resources with those

who

are in even

greater need.

The weekend

of January 21-22, 1995 has

Church

the National Collection for the

been designated

undertaken for the sick and the homebound. Children are educated in the faith.

own thresholds to the needs of the larger community, but we are

for

in Latin America. For

many whose resources are already stretched thin, it might be difficult to imagine how a single contribution can make any real hundreds of thousands of our brothers and sisters in when combined with contributions nationwide, creates a significant change in the Caribbean, South and Central Americas and Mexico, where the Church difference to

Latin America. Each contribution,

chumba large enough to accommodate the group. There is singing, dancing and talking. Often a group will devise a play on a religious theme. One meeting I attended featured a group of actors or in a

Christian communities.

These communities are havens in loneliness, confusion and doubt. They are places where people are free to talk about

The Chancery

January

ent languages.

Small Christian communities usumeet on a weekly basis in an open area near the home of one of the leaders ally

The sacraments are prepared for in

these small groups.

A parish may have as many as 20 such communities. They can take many shapes. Some are formed around specific neighborhoods. One (in Kenya) meets weekly during the lunch hour for employees of the state-run railway system. In the town of Thika, another community is formed around members of the Kikuyu tribe so that language and customs are familiar. In Arusha, Tanzania there is one specifically designed for

spouse at home. The play was serious, funny and poignant. Meetings never conclude without food Churches throughout east Africa are charged with the pastoral care of congregations that encompass large, sprawl-

ing slums in the city or vast tribal lands

On

in the up-country.

Sunday, people

Sundays, under the leadership of fellow Christians, people gather in friendship.

They work at knowing each other more intimately as members of the family of God. We in America are challenged to look at ways that the baptismal service of all believers can be heightened and the life

of the Church

Africa,

I

made more

believe, offers us a

included a study ofsmall Christian communities there.

young people.

message

and lay leaders in Latin America need for their pastoral work. Even small donations may provide things that we take for granted paper, books, places to meet which are often beyond the means of a church to provide for its own tials

that bishops, religious

—

—

people. These funds also provide leadership training for seminar-

men and women religious, permanent deacons, catechists and lay leaders who are badly needed in Latin America where the

ians,

average

one priest

every 7,000 Catholics. further the Church's work in Latin America. Reach out in faith to our brothers and sisters who stand in great need of our prayers and support.

Wishing you God's blessings I am, Sincerely yours in Christ, is

Please do

all

Remember

"A valid Will stands as a continuing expression of our concern for loved ones, as

His Will In Yours.

well as an ongoing commit-

for

you can to

Y

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

Bishop William G. Curlin

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

"/ leave to the

Charlotte (or

Roman

Catholic Diocese of

parish, city) the

sum of$

percent of the residue of my estate) for religious, educational and charitable works!'

(or

Reverend Mauricio W. West, V.G. For more information on

Chancellor 1524

E.

Morehead

Street Charlotte, N.C.

28207

how

to

make

that

can teach us to be a family in a new and exciting way.

Father Frank Cancro, pastor of St. Eugene Parish in Asheville, recently concluded a trip to East Africa which

struggles in extremely difficult circumstances to bring the gospel to the poorest of the poor.

Grants horn this collection are used to pay for the essen-

personal.

model

its

a Will that works, contact

Jim Kelley, Diocese of Charlotte, Office of Development, 1524 East Morehead St., Charlotte, NC 28207, (704) 331-1709 or 377-6871.

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January 13, 1995

Pro-Life Corner

— Rally and March for Life across from the

Saturday, Jan. 14

Governor's Mansion, Raleigh. Contact Joe Nelli (704) 864-6632.

Sunday, Jan. 22 Mass for the Unborn, St. Gabriel Church, Charlotte, 3 p.m. Bishop William G. Curlin, principal celebrant and homilist. All are welcome.

Sunday, Jan. 22 Depart for national March for Life, Jan. 23 in Washington, D.C. Leave from the Catholic Center, Charlotte, Jan. 22 at 7 a.m. Return Jan. 23 after the march. For more information,

—

—

call(704) 377-6871.

Editorial Help For Latin America The Caribbean region, South and Central America and Mexico are undergoing sweeping economic change.

Rising inflation, privatization of government services and opening borders for international trade are creating catastrophic conditions for the most vulnerable members of society the very poor. Many farmers and other rural workers are being forced to move to overcrowded urban areas where living conditions continue to deteriorate. More than 50 percent of the people in Latin America live in poverty.

In an area of the world which is 80 percent Catholic, the Catholic Church is a primary source of hope for a large portion of Latin Americans.

For the last 20 years, Catholics in the United States have played a significant role in the work of the Church in Latin America. Their financial contributions have helped to improve the quality of life, to share the Gospel message and to uphold human dignity in the region.

Contributions to the annual Collection for the Church in Latin America to be taken up this year the weekend of Jan. 21-22 are used to support innovative programs planned and implemented by religious and lay leaders in dozens of countries.

Last year, more than $4 million in grants from the collection were used to support 292 projects in 23 countries. But the recipients of the grants are not the only ones to benefit. Father James Ronan, director of the U.S. bishops' Secretariat for Latin America which promotes the annual collection, says the need to give is as great as the need to receive.

"While the Church invites the North American

The Respect

Life Office

Diocese of Charlotte

(704) 331-1720

Large Families Better For Vocations

—

— —

faithful to contribute their resources to the poor, the

poor give back the immeasurable gift of their prayerful acceptance," says Father Ronan "This relationship between North America and Latin America is one of the great expressions of our living faith."

With our large number of Catholics of Latin American origin, the Diocese of Charlotte always has been generous in meeting the needs of the Church in Latin America.

We hope that generosity will continue when the collection baskets are passed in our parishes and missions next weekend.

The need is greater than ever before.

C ASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (CNS) a family

is,

the easier it

is

for family

—

The larger members to accept

the vocation to the priesthood or religious life of one of its

—

members, Pope John Paul II said.

"We know what the family means for each one of us

—

because our depends on the family in which we were born," the pope said Dec. 30 during a meeting with a healthy, Christian, strong family

priestly vocation

He said smaller families tend to find it having a member go off to the religious life.

Some 850 seminarians and seminary staff members

seminarians. difficult

from more than 50 countries were meeting near Castel Gandolfo the papal summer residence where Pope John Paul was spending the week between Christmas and New Year's Eve for a convention sponsored by the Focolare Movement.

The mostly lay movement, with separate sections for men, women, families and youth, was founded in Italy in 1 943 The Italian word "focolare" means hearth.

The term connotes "something very simple and profound: it says there is a togetherness," the pope told the

—

—

.

seminarians.

"The seminary vocation tion,

is

not a vocation to isola-

but a vocation to be lived together

— outside of

the

family, without a family because of celibacy, but to be lived for others in a wider family," he said.

"In general," the pope said, vocations to the priesthood or religious life come from large families "because in smaller ones it is more difficult to accept the decision for a vocation of a son or a daughter. The family, one

could say, defends itself in these cases."

"The vocation wins out even if the child child, but

pope,

it is

an only

after his mother, only

brother and father had died.

Pope Encourages Religious To Make Time For Prayer VATICAN CITY (CNS) Pope John Paul II

—

encouraged the world's religious to make time for personal prayer, even when their schedules are heavy ^s,

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with apostolic activity.

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"In the Church, no commitment to the works of the

\}gy

excuse us from the duty of raising our hearts and minds God in prayer," he said at a general audience Jan. 4.

It was one in a series of audience talks on consecrated

to

life.

The pope said God wants "homage of the heart homage of activity," and the Church has always recognized that members of religious orders must set aside time every day for community and before the

personal prayer. Religious are imitating Christ,

who

even in the most intense period of his ministry took time for solitary prayer, he said.

In recommending personal and community prayer for religious, the pope said neither should predominate to the point of excluding the other. Likewise, he said, silent and vocal prayer are useful as long as both are "prayers of the heart."

is

more difficult psychologically," said the

who entered the seminary

apostolate, even the most necessary and urgent, can ever

He

said prayer should be

not without an effect in daily said, naturally tends to

humble and life.

private, but

Interior prayer,

he

extend into the external words

and actions of the person.

The pope noted that some religious orders are dedicated completely to prayer and said the Church needs this type of intense prayer to fulfill its mission.

In fact, he said, contemplative religious who pray for the Church "often obtain graces and heavenly help for the Church that is much greater than those obtained through action."

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sincere sympathy," he said.

citizens

AIDS in the private sector

in the U.S."

"That the Church cares as deeply about the born as about the unborn should be obvious to all," he said.

an abortionist

is

justifiable in order to save babies,"

Cardinal O'Connor said. "I have publicly denounced the violence of an abortion clinic bomber."

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Responding to frequent allegations that pro-lifers are not concerned about the welfare of people after they in strikes

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cited the record of the

New York Archdiocese in child care, education of poor and minority students, provision of housing for senior

Because of the importance of Cardinal O'Connor's statement in answer to Planned Parenthood, we dropped the Editor's Notebook column this week in order to make room for

it.

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The Jews And Homosexuality I

The current debate on homosexualthe Jewish community was reported in the July 1 994 issue of a Jewish bimonthly intellectual magazine called Tikkun. Reuven Kimelman, associate ity in

in a committed relationship, are no threat

He

normative family.

to the

accuses

Kimelman of fostering an anti-gay public

policy, insisting that as important as

the family

is

to the historic enterprise of

professor of Jewish Studies at Brandeis

the Jewish people, family

opposed homosexual behavior and especially homosexual marriage

of religious devotion, but a means of

University,

as a threat to the

cohesiveness of the

family, while a gay rabbi, writing under the

pseudonym Yaakow Levado, con-

tended that Kimelman' s arguments are nothing more than a rhetorical tool which has been used against gays for centuries.

Kimelman

insisted correctly that

is

accomplishing it. The goal of the Torah, fidelity to Yahweh, cannot be accomplished exclusively in or through the family. "Family as a goal," he asserted, "directs our attention away from the widow, the unmarried and the divorced."

Rabbi Levado also rejected Kimelman 's idea that non-procreative

One Candle

Light

not the goal

Father John Catoir

He

said,

"This misrepresents gay

another' s conscience. Jesus Himself said,

"Judge not that you not be judged." The more basic issue being debated in JudeoChristian circles is whether or not the

sure does not lose

prohibition," he wrote, "every leak in the

procreative settings. For Jews, sexual

dike can become a flood." He argues that

expression is not merely an appetite, but

everything in our culture and tradition

and celebrate each other as images of God. Sex as a communication of loving has enormous

brother was gay, Bishop

power to affirm human dignity."

Though gay himself, Rabbi Levado made this uncomplimentary observation

Reporter.

about the promiscuous life style of the highly vocal and visible minority of gays

don't

who equate gayness with exhibitionism.

to

|

demands

that the sexual drive

be chan-

neled into the discipline of a family com-

mitment and that the bonds between husband and wife and between parents and children be considered sacred.

To most Catholics these arguments are irrefutable, but Rabbi Levado contended that gay people, especially gays

means

a central

its

legitimacy in non-

to affirm

The Impact Of Just as observers and commentators

parishes will lose a sense of the Mass,

are always hard at work analyzing which

which more than any other action of the Church keeps Catholics united.

No matter what other indicators are

way

the winds are blowing in govern-

ment and politics, observers of the ecclescene seem to work overtime

siastical

used to predict the Church's future,

believe the best ones are the number and

future holds. Here' s my tip for this latter

quality of priests

group:

But those who want to look into the Church' s future probably ought to concentrate more on the quality than the

Use

the

number of priests and

their

who they

. . .

are."

Recently, upon learning that his

Gumbleton of Detroit

Thomas offered his own

perspective in the National Catholic to

come

He

said,

"Every one of us has

to terms with

and apply

it

Church teaching

own

to our

conscience.

make any judgments about

person' s conscience.

Communion,

I

.

.if that person

I

are and what faith offers that can keep us

that culture shapes our lives

human as we cope with them.

a vital connection to and with the

much of what culture

laity.

This

tip

He

comes

Church

Culture

much

—

is

that

genu-

in culture

Consider also the priest's role in helping to create a sacred moment when celebrating the sacraments.

complex. Priests need to be able to take this complexity into account, assessing not only the dangers of culture

ing reconciliation, priests have the op-

priests

but

ity

laity

This ability on the priest' s part goes a long way toward enabling him to com-

Preaching makes a difference too.

So the importance of relating the Gospel

municate with the people he serves to hear them and to speak with them or to

to life in this

them.

And it makes a difference if priests know the Gospel itself well if the

Of course, some people might point Japan and a time in its history when

were martyred, arguing that the were able to carry on the work of the Church without priests. That's true, but it must be remembered that this was a time of persecution. History repeatedly has shown that times of persecution pro-

duce remarkable faith.

Today, even though a growing number of priestless parishes are operating well, the fear remains that

some of these

its

is

richness.

—

makes a difference when the priest knows about the pressures of daily life, but understands what causes those pressures, what their danger points It

not only

When offer-

Most adoption it's

experts

how

agree preferable for adopted children to

"always" know about the adoption from the time they are little so that they can grow up with this as an accepted, normal part of their family experience with no

happy

little

tween the penitent and Christ. The qualof priests matters here.

world is a factor to consider when discussing the quality of priests.

—

Bible

is

the soul of their theology, as the

pope said it should be in his recent aposannouncing plans for the year

make a baby named made God really happy and

decided to

Katie.

It

all the wonderful could put inside Katie a

excited to think of things

He

—

into the fuller scope

It is

a pretty sure bet that to the

degree that the Church has priests who do these things and serve in these ways, the hierarchy and laity will move in a healthy or not so healthy future direction.

Father Hemrick is director of research for the Unied States Catholic Conference.

Copyright © 1 995 by Catholic News Service

Child

—

Crosswinds

voice, a talent for drawing.)

Martha W. Shuping,

"Well, God was so happy when He looked at the baby He'd made, full of all these special surprises, that He sang and danced, and then he tucked Katie away in a secret place inside a

first

Then you can tell Katie how her first

—

MD

mama where

mama

God

fits

of salvation history.

tolic letter

and a really special heart to love with."

(As she gets older, you could mention other gifts that you discover strong muscles for swimming, a great singing

understand. There are different ways to do this, but you might start with a story. a long time ago,

current history

smile, fast legs for running,

she grew and grew until it was time to be born."

"Once upon a time,

Again, in attempting to gaze into the importance that priests know history and see where our future, consider the

the bluest eyes that anyone had ever seen

This means telling the child early on, even before the child is fully able to secrets.

director of

2000.

portunity to truly facilitate unity be-

When And What To Tell An Adopted Dear Dr. Shuping, My husband and I adopted a baby last year. Katie (not her real name) is now 15 months old. At what age should we tell her she is adopted?

is

The Christophers.

di-

also deceives us and needs to be purified.

to

NY 10017.)

Father John Catoir

II.

offers us

inely valuable, but that

missing.

York,

believes priests should be keen

There is no Eucharist without priests, and without the Eucharist the heart of life is

a stamped, self-addressed envelope to The Christophers, 12 East 48th St., New

Father Eugene Hemrick

sufficient number of priests, bishops lose

priests.

from Pope John Paul

For a free copy of the Christopher "Christians and Jews, "send

News Note,

The Human Side

we will have.

discerners of our culture. For he believes

rectly

(

homosexu-

a transcendental truth.

Church's Future

number of

laity.

ality is

can't refuse."

between Without qualified priests, a bishop' s most insightful teachings remain on paper, and without a Priests are the vital link

bishops and the

biblical prohibition against

a gay

comes

not merely on of respecting

is

I

attempting to predict what the Church'

quality as your primary indicators.

cate

On The

Priests

agree, but the

after two

as the criterion for overturning a biblical

"While procreative sex is

would

decades of the gay liberation movement, gays have not even begun to communi-

sex

clearly an important value, sexual plea-

sex.

priests

eted and out of the public eye

sexual behavior needs a moral frame-

bad

Most

...

issue

work. "If personal feelings are accepted

is

life

most, gays are mainstream, often clos-

loved her even if you know little or nothing about the birth mother.

She loved Katie enough to give her life and you may know of specific loving words or actions that can be woven into the story. (The birth mother may have

given the baby a gift or said something loving that the social worker repeated to you.) Stick with the truth but the loving

and positive

truth.

Tell her the first

mama

friend (the social worker) to

talked to a

make up

a

some of

the details of

how

it

was

ar-

ranged, how you first met, how you loved her.

It'

s

a great story.

and kisses and over and over.

You

can

she'll

start

Add some snuggles probably ask for

now

it

and, as Katie

plan for Katie's future, to find the right

begins to understand the words, she'll

parents to adopt Katie, and how you had

grow into an understanding that she was

been waiting for a baby.

You can

fill

in

See Crosswinds, Page

1

6 The Catholic

& Herald

News

January 13, 199

The Q. During the study of the creed in our RCIA (Rite for the Christian Initiation of Adults) group, one candidate questioned the need for two creeds, the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed we recite at Sunday Mass. I was not satisfied with the answer we came up with. When were these two creeds written? Why are there two? Are there others? Do other denominations use these creeds? (Illinois)

A creed (from the Latin credere,

A.

to believe)

is

simply a

of religious

list

doctrines held by a particular group.

Some

can be shorter, hitting just the

basics; others are longer tailed.

Thus, while

and more de-

we are more familiar

with the two you mention, Christians have had several of both kinds over the

The first ones, in fact, which we find

New

Testament, contain

only a few words. In his

letter to the

Philippians, for instance, St. Paul tells us

and summation of our Christian response to the incarnation and that the climax

the saving death of Jesus is

Lord

Jesus Christ

is:

(2:11).

We

find this

same proclamation of

faith reflected or alluded to

elsewhere in

Creeds

This does not imply that other important beliefs are not contained in the

makes clear, however, two were (and, of course, still are) the core of Christian faith. "If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Scriptures. Paul

that these

Question Box

Lord," he says, "and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead,

be saved" (Romans 10:9).

As time went on, a variety of urgent circumstances prompted Christians to develop more detailed and specific lists of their beliefs.

Under what conditions, for example, should Christians allow others to be-

you

Father John Dietzen

will

come members of their faith community?

What "bare bones" truths, handed down

Christian communities

during the first

Through most of the fourth century, for example, the Church wrestled fiercely against teachings which began with a

named Arius

from the apostles about Jesus and his teachings, should new Christians be re-

priest

quired to profess before being accepted

Christ and the

directly attacking

Holy Trinity.

Bishops and theologians

at the first

ecumenical council in Nicea (325) devel-

century, catechumens approaching the

oped a more extended profession of faith aimed particularly against Arius and his

words very similar to the Apostles' Creed. With minor differences, these same questions, or "baptism promises," form part of our baptism liturgy to

framed

in

this day.

Some time later, perhaps in the fourth

followers. Fifty-six years later, the ecu-

menical council of Constantinople (381) modified that profession somewhat, ending up with what we commonly call the Nicene Creed.

These creeds were formed, of course, .

many

centuries before the Protestant

New Testament dozens of times.

century, the formula of faith based on

Reformation. Both of them, the Apostles'

Another was the simple: God has raised him (Jesus) from the dead. This

these questions, the Apostles' Creed,

Creed particularly, have a place in the worship of many, if not most, Protestant

formula, too, is repeated often in the Acts

of the Apostles, and inferred repeatedly

Another circumstance giving rise to credal statements was found in the vari-

in other places.

ous doctrinal controversies within the

the

pretty

much reached its

final form.

Christian unity, especially between the Eastern and Western Catholic Churches.

Most of us, I believe, do not recogenormous significance of the

nize the

By around the beginning of the third waters of baptism needed to respond "I believe" to three fundamental questions,

1 ,000 years of Christianseen today as having increasing importance in the movement toward

ity are

fundamental beliefs about the divinity of

for baptism?

past 2,000 years.

already in the

History Of

congregations today.

It is worth noting that these early creeds and other expressions of faith

we profess together each Sunday.

Framing the foundational truths of Chriscreed

tian faith as they do, they are

among the

most majestic achievements of those who have gone before us as followers of Christ.

(Afree brochure, in English or Spanoutlining marriage regulations in the Catholic Church and explaining the ish,

promises

in an interfaith marriage, is available by sending a stamped self-

addressed envelope to Father John Dietzen, Holy Trinity Church, 704 N. Main St., Bloomington, IL61701. Questions for this column should be sent to Father Dietzen at the same address.)

Copyright Š 1995 by Catholic News Service

Reviving By

KENNETH

F.

HACKETT

In this season of hope,

I

wanted

Rwanda

described as the "full power of Christian to

take the opportunity to thank members of

charity."

As I reflect on this support from U.S

the Catholic community across the United

Catholics,

states for their generous contributions to

many

Rwanda, a tiny, East African nation whose people have suffered an incredible toll of

When

sorrows in the past year. the crisis in Rwanda erupted

with a renewed civil war in April, Cardinal

William Keeler appealed

help save thousands of men,

to

you

to

women and

children caught up in a whirlwind of

violence that claimed up to a million lives by mid-summer. Many of those who survived were left destitute and far from their homes. They were tired, sick, hungry, traumatized and bereft of hope. Your hard-earned dollars have made and are making a tremendous difference in their lives. Without question, you have helped

make

many Rwandans who had given up to yearn for a new opportunity to rebuild shattered homes it

possible for

and families.

Your generous donations, and we estimate that the Catholic community has given nearly $8 million toward this cause, also underscored your faith in the ability

of Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

respond effectively to this crisis. We are profoundly grateful for your support. Many people had never heard of Rwanda before the killings began in April, yet they reached into their family bud-

to

gets to help others in a country

whose

history of ethnic conflict defies logical

explanation.

Why did you give so freely?

Because, as American Catholics, you understand that we are all members of a human family. When one part of that family suffers, even in a far corner of the globe, there

is

mized the

and help you epito-

a need to step in

heal wounds. In doing so, spirit

Pope John Paul

II

— Thanks To American Catholics

has

I

can't help thinking of the

exemplify your bountiful generosity For example, I recall the elderly widow in Gary, Ind., who turned over part of her monthly pension check to "help the children in Rwanda." I think of the Baltimore man who pressed a $50 bill into the hand of a parish priest whom he'd never met. The man's sole request was that the Church "do something for Rwanda." I recall the 8-year-old Michi-

Guest Commentary

stories that .

Kenneth F.Hackett

through the local church to help foster reconciliation among the Hutu and Tutsi

gan boy who squirreled away quarters from a lemonade stand so he could do-

ethnic groups.

nate nearly thirty dollars toward Rwandan

between

The list goes on and on and continues to grow even today

reconstruction efforts.

Having given so much you may rightly wonder how CRS is using these resources.

I am proud to report that progress is being

made

in

Rwanda today under ex-

Our

staff of

25 profes-

sionals are working to organize meetings

me

under Church auspices. All these efforts are aimed at moving Rwandan society forward on issues that include not only relief and

peace with itself and its neighbors.

Kenneth Hackett is executive direc-

reconstruction, but the healing of that

tor of Catholic Relief Services.

rival factions

the

Working with Catholic partner agencies

ment.

CRS

has

provided seeds and hoes to more than 1 5,000 farm families in northern Rwanda so they can plant new crops and eliminate the need for food aid. We have also provided local Church agencies with training and equipment to help restore their ability to dispense humanitarian

As we contemplate

the

many

Your

homeland

that is at

St.

Hilary

chal-

doubt that the country faces a long, rocky road to recovery. In order to achieve

community, working in concert with local leaders and agencies such as CRS must do its part to success, the international

remove the

threat of violence that is keeping thousands of Rwandans from returning to their homes. You, the American Catholic community, can help by keeping public pressure on governments and international organizations to do more

violence continue and could at any time contin-

ued help is needed to keep the process of peacemaking and reconstruction on track.

CRS is doing its part to avert the next catastrophe in Rwanda by working

in a revived

lenges facing Rwanda, there can be no

assistance. Regrettably, ethnic strife and re-ignite a conflagration.

mas

Rwandan people fulfill their longing

traordinarily difficult circumstances.

during last spring's turmoil.

in praying that one day soon the people of Rwanda can celebrate Christ-

country's social wounds. Only then can for peace, justice and long-term develop-

from around the world, CRS is currently providing food and other assistance to more than 270,000 Rwandans, including thousands of "unaccompanied" children who were separated from their parents

to move this process forward. Lastly, in thanking you once more for your financial support this year, I hope you will join

This newspaper is printed on recycled newsprint and is recy-

Raised in idolatry, Hilary converted and became Bishop of

to Christianity

Poitiers against his will.

He actively

fought Arianism and suffered exiles and persecutions. He died around 368.

Hilary was one of the leading and most respected theologians of his time. He was proclaimed a doctor of the church in 1851. His feast is Jan. 13.

clable.

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The Catholic News

&

Herald

Entertainment The following are home

Vid

the U.S. Catholic Conference Office for

Broadcasting.

USCC

from

videocassette reviews

Film and

Theatrical movies on video have a

and Motion

classification

Picture

Association of America rating. All reviews indicate the appropriate age group for the video audience.

"The Adventures of "Sherlock Holmes" (1939) Mysterious doings in fog-bound

ened with the loss of the child she bears as a result. Director Jean Negulesco

makes good use of

the isolated rural

young

London keep Holmes (Basil Rathbone) and Watson (Nigel Bruce) busy safe-

setting in telling the story of a

guarding a client (Ida Lupino) while Professor Moriarty (George Zucco) prepares to snatch a priceless jewel

tion of her physical disability as well as

woman who overcomes the inner isolaunenlightened prejudices. Several scenes

of stylized violence, including the off-

The U.S. CathoConference classification is A-II adults and adolescents. Not rated by screen sexual assault.

from the Tower of London. Director Alfred Werker laces the suspense with sinister settings which help sus-

lic

tain the narrative to its satisfactory

the

conclusion. Brief violence and

some

menace. The U.S. Catholic Confergeneral ence classification is A-I patronage. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America.

—

"Captain January" (1936) Loveable orphan Shirley Temple is cared for by lighthouse-keeper Guy Kibbee until the loss of his job forces

him

to seek out the child's rich rela-

Director David Butler covers

tives.

the bases with occasional song-and-

dance numbers, some playful humor and a capable supporting cast (Slim Summerville, Buddy Ebsen and Jane Darwell). Easygoing, unpretentious family fare. The U.S. Catholic Congenference classification is A-I eral patronage. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is G general audiences.

—

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"Here

Comes

the (1951)

Groom"

Affable journalist (Bing Crosby)

comes home with two war orphans after three years in

fiancee (Jane

France to find his

Wyman) about to marry

—

"I.Q."- Master genius Albert Einstein (Walter Matthau) tries to find a true love for his niece, Catherine

Motion Picture Association of

is

the romantic

comedy

"I.Q."

The

U.S.

— adults and adolescents. The Motion

PG —parental guidance suggested. (CNS

Photo)

"The Secret

The Madness of King George

Life of Walter Mitty" (1947) Uneven Danny Kaye vehicle from James Thurber's story of a mild-mannered proofreader of pulp fiction whose daydreams turn perilously real when he helps a young woman (Virginia Mayo) save Holland's national treasures from a gang of cutthroats (led by Boris

Monarch Portrayed

On

mugging and

explores

a couple of Kaye's dis-

The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-I general patronage. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America.

tinctive songs.

—

is

increasingly violent and irrational outbursts an opportunity.

With Parliament's approval, prince

embit-

when she falls for the son (Gene Raymond) of the man who had killed on

their

wed-

ding day. Directed by Frank Borzage, the fanciful romantic

Frank Capra's musical comedy suffers from a surfeit of cuteness, a tired plot and an aging Crosby, though

terpoints the

Wyman

is surprisingly good in a lightweight role and Alexis Smith.

ing of period ballads.

The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-II adults and adolescents. Not rated by the Motion

Conference classification is A-I general patronage. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America.

melodrama coun-

young people's courtship

the

appointed regent, with the

the royals' backs.

Heavy sledding

effect a cure. Everett, too,

smarmy

is

suitably

as the conniving prince

which

how

permission.

to

the strong-willed Dr. Willis (Ian

—

—

The obsequious

loss

The U.S. Catholic

tragedy, dominated by Nigel Hawthorne's title performance.

Effectively displaying a broad range of emotions, Hawthorne puts a touching human face on an confident ruler horrified to realize he is on the very brink of madness. Starting out robust and vigorous, Hawthorne gradually reveals the frailer aspects of George's mind and body that have imperiled his reign and the government as a result. Most personal and disturbing to him is the loss of the American colonies, so he simply forbids mention of it.

Just as splendid are Ms. Mirren as his compassionate wife and Holm as the formidable doctor determined to

who

has secretly taken a Catholic bride,

court doctor is at a proceed as the king brooks no orders from anyone. That is, until

with the uncle's tragic love, all sweetly embellished by MacDonald' s renderfor youngsters.

is

powers of a king, as the monarch is treated for apparent madness.

The queen is not amused though some members of the court are happy to scheme in their own self-interest behind

tered

the Englishman's bride

—

Though his wife is supremely devoted to him, his heir (Rupert Everett), the prince of Wales, sees in the king's

Glossy Victorian sudser in which an Englishman (Brian Aherne) devotes himself to raising an orphaned niece

MacDonald), then

—

blithely refers to himself as "England."

Through" (1941)

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Brink Of Insanity

"The Madness of King George" in often comic terms a period in English monarch George Ill's reign when he was close to insanity.

Set in 1788, George calls Queen Charlotte (Helen Mirren), the mother of his 15 children, "Mrs. King" and

Norman Z. McLeod turns Thurber' s whimsy into broad comedy featuring frantic buffoonery, much Karloff). Director

a millionaire (Franchot Tone). Director

in

is A-II

Picture Association of America rating

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(Jeanette

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Catholic Conference Classification

Holm)

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without his father's

royal plotting and court in-

trigues are rendered in dialogue of

when some

appears on the scene and takes charge in no uncertain terms.

Undaunted by his patient's regal status, Willis decides the king has been so pampered so long he has no selfdiscipline and so gives free rein to manic behavior. Daring to approach

acid-tongued wit, even

the king as an equal, the doctor uses

easily into the movie's sprightly tone.

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man

McCrea, Andrea Leeds and Walter

ior,

—

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"They Shall Have Music"

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mute (Oscar-winning performance by Jane Wyman) who is taught to read and sign by a new doctor (Lew

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All

possibility

of

HOPE

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It is possible to become so focused on the present moment that we think little about the future. We don't deny the capacity to shape our future, we just don't give it that much thought.

But the effect is the same: underestimating our ability to give direction to our future.

Many people have been so victimized by events over which they really may not have much control in the present moment family problems, economic downturns, health situations that the control they could have over their present and their future doesn't come into view.

Counselors tell us that the turning point in many marriage and family crises comes when people realize that they do not have to be victims in their own lives. Hopefulness then can grow.

But there is something more that people must do: Make a connection between taking charge in the present and having cause for hope in the future.

This doesn't always happen.

For a Christian, this might involve consciously reflecting on areas that he or she has taken charge of in life, then pondering areas in the future that are going to be troubling and asking, "Can God be with me then?" The answer, of course, is yes if we allow it.

My friend did a remarkable job of taking charge of his family and his life at a difficult time. Yet, he is not hope-

—

By Father David Catholic

Hope

is

the

O'Rourke,

K.

News

OP

—

Service

unknown

virtue,

I

sus-

pect.

Paul says there are three great

St.

virtues: faith,

hope and

love.

Most

people have pretty good ideas about

what

faith

and love

are.

But what

is

hope?

I suspect that many of us would have a harder time coming up with a definition for "hope." Maybe it is easier to illustrate hope than to define it.

I know a man, a good man I believe, who is not religious. He is a loyal and generous friend, a good father and I think his neighbors would consider

him a good

citizen.

Several years ago he went through a family crisis that burned him badly.

He and his wife separated and then divorced. During their marriage she had developed a drug addiction that went from bad to worse, finally taking over her life.

He was reluctant to separate from her, but finally decided it was his only option. Sadly, in my part of the world this has become a common situation.

assumed he would find and marry again. But I learned he had no such intention. And I

guess

someone

I

else

I discovered that after his painful years of suspicion and confrontation and counseling, and then the separation and the divorce, he felt little of what I call hope.

My second story is brief and closer to home religiously speaking. Recently, a member of my parish was seriously injured. It was one of those injuries where there isn't much doctors can do other than to wait and pray with the rest of us. And we did gather to offer prayers for his recovery.

In each of these two stories, people

CNS

photo from the Crosiers,

Gene

Plaisted

"Many people have been so victimized by events ... that the control they could have over their present and their future doesn't come into view.... The turning point ... comes when people realize that they do not have to be victims."

we have wrong else,

it.

And

to fault

because he

I

think we would be

my

friend, or

anyone

may not have it.

realization we need, I think, is that hope, like faith, may be God's gift, but we can try to strengthen that gift.

We can try to cultivate the human foundation on which God's gift of hope

The

can grow. But how?

Start by paying more attention to

FAITH IN THE

—

wonder

if

my

on our own, we probably would not come up with. It makes us

that, left

conscious of hope.

The virtue of hope is the conviction that whatever we have to face in the years to come, God will be with us.

miliar with hopelessness, has thought much about its opposite: hopefulness.

in restoring

That conviction, given.

We

like faith, is Godcannot claim credit because

"Close friends in my parish who supported and encouraged me in times of unemployment ... in both spiritual and practical ways through prayer and phone calls, and even job-prospect leads."

Jim Rupp, Warwood, W.Va.

—

—

"During a difficult time changing jobs and moving to a new city, with many small children, unexpectedly stumbled on a small Christian community in my new parish. They became my support system. We've been through everyI

— Stephanie Russell,

Milwaukee, Wis.

envision

its

—

very possibility.

hope that his innate goodness and love of life eventually will open the door I

(Father O'Rourke is pastor of St. Dominic's Church in Benecia, Calif.)

hope for you at a

time?

thing together."

—

friend, so sadly fa-

felt helpless.

My friend could not do anything to cure his wife, and we could not do anything to cure our injured parishioner.

But my friend also saw his situation was hopeless. He did not see room for hope.

Our parish group, by contrast, did not experience that same hopelessness.

Our hopefulness is not medical; our religious tradition gives us something

This friend has not made a connection between his own remarkable abilities to take charge of his life and to manage his affairs, and his ability to look to the future with hope. Perhaps his hurts are still a little too fresh.

One recommendation to him and others like him is to spend time meditating on hope and attempting to

to a hopeful future for him.

ity.

I

ful.

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hope. Realize that there is such a realthat it is more than just ity as hope a fantasy or a pipe dream. It is possible to take charge not just of our present situation but our future as well. We need to remind ourselves of this abil-

—

"A passionate trust

in

God

— an

increasing trust, not a static trust. The worst thing is to give up all hope in God.

What prevented me from doing

that is

focusing on the total humanity of Christ,

which for me is a mainstay of my trust."

Tina Belthuizen, South Bend, Ind.

—

"Going on a Marriage Encounter. We had been married for about 14 years.

After the stress and hubbub of raising kids, the retreat ... was a turning point in my marriage and my relationship with my family.

My

relationship with

became much more

God

personal."

Lay, Steubenville, Ohio

also

— David

"I faced two deaths in our family an eight-week period.... What

in

restored hope to me was entering into the mystery of the Eucharist even more than in the past. The Mass of the Resurrection gave me hope in the resurrection, and this restored my Father Doug perspective."

Leonhart, Milwaukee, Wis.

—

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edition asks: Think of as an 'awakening.' What do you think the Spirit is awakening you to? If you would like to respond for spiritual life

possible publication, please write: Faith Alivel 3211 Fourth St. N.W.,

Washington, D.C. 20017-1100.

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January 13, 1995

&

he.

FAITH IN ACTION a small word with enormous promise. We undertake nothing without Joseph Sullivan in Good Morning, Lord, Everyday Prayers for Everyday People (Twenty-Third Publications, 1 80 Willow St., Box 1 80, Mystic, CT 06355. Paperback, $9.95). "Where there is creativity and enterprise, there is still hope," he writes in one prayer. In another, he asks: "What do the tranquil know that don't? The elusive disposition of mind and heart?

Resignation to your holy will? Clear conscience? Knowing when to be "'Hope'

Having survived before, I'm hopeful

it,"

now

is

writes Father

I

By Linda Allison-Lewis Catholic

News

Service

have a close friend I'll call Sue. We met years ago through a 12-step program for families who live with a member's gambling addiction. Sue taught me a lot about hope at a time I

when I frequently felt hopeless.

Sue told me a story once that may sound ridiculous to people unfamiliar

problems. Her husband's gambling addiction before entering his own 12-step program had

with

gambling

progressed to the point of financial ruin for her family, despite his good job and income.

Bills were not paid, and eventually the water was turned off. Sue had several small children, and she shared the

helped herself, God would help her care for her family.

When I asked her to sum it up for me, I discovered that her formula for

hope was called "faith."

Her faith in God, her husband's ability to obtain help and her own desire for a better life paid off. Today Sue continues to live one day at a time with a tremendous faith that God will help her through any situation.

Another close friend suffers from leukemia. She is at the point where she must soon make a decision about a bone-marrow transplant. beautifully, I She sings at church must say! I listened to her last week and felt sorry for both of us, wondering how I could ever stand not being able to

—

CNS

photo by Michael Hoyt

because no money was forthcoming to have the water turned back on.

For several days the family waited until the neighbors went to bed so they could use their water hose, run it through the window, flush the toilet and fill the bathtub.

I asked Sue how she survived those hopelessness she

felt

...

cannot hide your saving

light, "

Father Sullivan

one of his prayers. He adds: "In our heavy moods we forget at times how much you love us, how truly near you are, even though you may feel distant. We neglect to look up and see your light. " This week I will watch for writes in

God's

light in the

darkest nights.

hear her voice.

I fought back tears as I thought about the good and bad days she has.

But I have learned that more often than not it is she who ministers to me through her illness and the way she deals with it.

We both are youth ministers for the same region, and we are busy women with families to care for. When I see her overworked or feeling tired I always say something out of my own fear quick to tell me that God will give her the strength to do whatever is necessary.

My friend carries on her tasks with a faith that is instructive. In fact, she amazes her doctors by insisting that her life is totally in God's hands. I am always humbled by her circumstances and how she handles them.

All people experience times when

She

is

they feel hopeless because the answers just aren't there yet. These can be the most trying and difficult times

which to cope.

For me, however, a glance back in time reveals that God already has brought me through many hopeless times. That makes me realize that this will surely happen again.

In this way, faith grows. Faith in

gives birth to hope.

And, with any luck, my faith becomes contagious to others, just as my friends' faith has been contagious to me. Thus the pilgrimage into hope continues.

(Linda Allison-Lewis is the author of "When the Stakes Are Too High" for families living with gambling addictions and "Keeping Up Your Spirits

Therapy" from Abbey Press.)

—

—

me

Reflection: "The darkest night

for her.

hopeless days trying to care for her children without water. She told me how she began by praying hourly for God to meet her needs. And she tried what to imagine not to project would happen in the coming days, but chose instead to have faith that as she

"For

satisfied?"

a glance back

Turn to the

trust for

in

time reveals that God already has brought me

By Father John Catholic

through many hopeless times. That makes me realize that this will surely again.... Faith

flip

News

J.

Castelot

Service

Hope is the flip side of trust.

The Israelites hoped because they

happen

gives birth to

took seriously God's promise to be faithful to them. Actually, they hoped even when there was no ostensible reason to hope when, as far as they could see, their situation was hopeless.

It is easy to be upbeat and hopeful when everything is going well. But what are people supposed to do when things seem a hopeless mess?

The whole history of God's people is a story of indomitable hope. It began with Abraham, who "believed, hoping against hope, that he would be 'the father of many nations,' according to what was said, 'Thus shall your descendants be.'

"He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body as (already) dead (for he was almost 100 years old) and the dead womb of Sarah. He did not doubt God's promise in unbelief."

Abraham, we are told, "was empowered by faith" and was fully convinced that what God had promised he was also able to do" (Romans 5:18-21).

This was how the history of God's people began, and this was how it continued: with unwavering hope in spite of crushing defeats and bitter disappointments. Repeatedly threatened with extinction by powerful empires like Egypt, Assyria and Babylonia, driven into the hopeless darkness of exile, the people were repeatedly rescued by their God. After the Israelites' astonishing lib-

—

hope."

FOOD FOR THOUGHT To feel no hope is to feel trapped. But what traps you? And how do you

get out

of the trap?

There are many possible responses. For example, when bad things happen good people, the good people may begin to feel that God has abandoned them; this may yield to a loss of hope and become a trap.

A first step out of it is to reflect on our idea of God. Who said God is only present when things go well?

When bad things happen, try to see whether God is bringing something good from it. The new Catechism of the Catholic Church suggests that hopeful people don't underestimate God's goodness (No. 2091 ).

Again, people may get trapped by their sense of over-responsibility for everything and everyone. They may become discouraged and hopeless by realizing they can't resolve all the problems afflicting those they love.

A way out of this trap is to trust: Leave something up to God; recognize that God works through others as well as through you. Anyway, would God want the weight of impossible demands to crush you?

The new catechism suggests that not becoming discouraged by difficulties is a sign that hope is alive (No. 1818).

to

David Gibson, Editor, Faith Alive!

.

eration from exile in Babylon and their return to their homeland, where the situation was often depressing, the

side of

hope

prophet known as Third Isaiah gave voice to their continued hope: "Look down from heaven and regard us from your holy and glorious palace! Where is your zealous care and your might, your surge of pity and your mercy? O Lord, hold not back, for you are our father.... You, Lord, are our father, our redeemer you are named forever.... For you have hidden your face from us and have delivered us up to our guilt. Yet, O Lord, you are our father" (Isaiah 63:15-16; 64:6-7).

Centuries after all the oppressive empires that had appeared invincible had been consigned to the dustbin of history, God's seemingly helpless people lived on. Their trust in their Father had been repeatedly vindicated.

And people still live in hope, because God's love for them is a proven love. This gives them a basis for continued hope. As long as people trust God, they will survive in spite of overwhelming odds. Trust begets hope.

And, as Paul assures us, this "hope does not disappoint, because the love of God (for us) has been poured into our hearts through the holy Spirit that has been givem to us" (Romans 5:5).

(Father Castelot

is

scholar, teacher, author

a Scripture

and

lecturer.)

iO

The Catholic News

& Herald

January 13, 1995

People University Senior

Named Best

pastor wherever he

—

—

In Art.

news agency based

in Thailand. But Bishop Cesar Raval, the former bishop of Bangued who handled Balweg'

case in the late 1970s, told

UCA News

Dec. 13 that he was expelled from the order and has no Church sanction to perform as a priest.

Connecticut Pastor Wins

Of Year Award BRITAIN, Conn. (CNS) Father Thomas Berberich is truly a fiery priest. Although he has never called down Firefighter

—

NEW

She recently was named the

country's best undergraduate art education student

Best

retired

be a teacher," recalls the University of Dayton student with a laugh. "My poor little sister, I'd always play school with her and force her to be the student."

When Hall graduates in May with a bachelor's degree in fine arts with certification to teach K- 1 2 art education, she should have her pick of classrooms to in.

said that he

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never left the priesthood and is still listed in the Divine Word directory as a priest, reported UCA News, an Asian church

Art Education Student In Nation At the DAYTON, Ohio (CNS) age of 7, Laura Haii converted her playcomplete with room into a classroom her own bulletin boards. "I was ready to

teach

He

is.

In

by the National Art Educa-

tion Association.

fire

and brimstone from the

pulpit, the

pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish has

Cardinal Kim Says He Hopes To Visit North Korea In 1995 SEOUL, South Korea (CNS) Cardinal Stephen Kim Sou Hwan

sped to

—

the trip in 1995. "I got, indirectly,

an invitation from Catholics in North Korea to visit them," the cardinal said.

His remarks were reported by UC A News, an Asian church news agency based in Thailand. "I want to

make

a burning house. In fact,

job with those who enter burning buildings and other hazardous areas that the 28,000-member Connecticut Fireman' Association awarded the 62-year-old priest its "Firefighter of the Year Award" for his 35 years of dedication to the fire

of

Seoul said North Korean Catholics have invited him to visit them and he hopes to

make

many

Father Berberich has done such a good

service in the state.

"When

I

got the

award, I didn't know what to say," Father Berberich told the Catholic Transcript, archdiocesan newspaper of Hart-

(the trip)

the 50th anniversary of Korean indepen-

"Nothing means more to me than because it is from all the firemen in the state. I'm humbly proud. I hope to be in the fire service until I can no longer

dence. Cardinal Kim, 72, heads the Arch-

stand up."

personally,

if

my visit can be helpful and

ford.

necessary for the reunification of our nation," said Cardinal

this

Kim. 1995 marks

diocese of Seoul and is apostolic administrator

—

CHICAGO

(CNS) Cardinal Joseph L. Bernardin met with Steven J. Cook, the man who falsely accused him of sex abuse, for two hours in Philadel-

Married And Armed, Suspended Priest Still Performs Ministry BAGUIO CITY, Philippines (CNS)

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of a communist soldier 1 5 years ago, and then got married, Conrado

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Cardinal Bernardin Meets Accuser, Tells Of Reconciliation

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Korea.

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Balweg says

on the meeting.

"In accordance with Steven's wishes,"

would

you about this grace-filled meeting which brought closure and peace to both of us." The cardinal said he hoped this story "will give to anyone who is hurt or alienated

he continues to function as a priest.

Balweg told reporters in Baguio, northern Philippines, that he still celebrates Mass and administers sacraments with the permission of the local bishop or

he

said, "I

like to tell

was named the nation's page. (CNS photo) the inspiration

and courage

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Letters To

The

the Diocese of Charlotte.

At the direction of the Holy Father, I am writing to acknowledge the 1994 Peter's Pence offering of $44,653.89 which you forwarded to the Apostolic

emergency

His Holiness

is

deeply appreciative

of Peter which the Church in Charlotte has manifested by placing this gift at his disposal.

As a token of his gratitude, the Holy Father cordially imparts his Apostolic

and

laity

relief efforts in

Our work elsewhere

Rwanda.

in Central

and

we are

responding to the needs of men, women, and children who have been forced from their homes due to intense fighting of that country's prolonged civil war.

This situation is not hopeless and we appreciate the generosity and commitment from the people in your diocese.

Your contributions have made a difference to others in our world.

Sincerely,

ExecutiveDirector Catholic Relief Services

I am happy to have the occasion to renew the assurance of my fraternal re-

Clerical garb

gard.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

To

With reference to the "Vicariate Priests Meet" photograph in the Oct. 14 Catholic News & Herald, our Lord God

the Editor:

must have been very pleased visibly recognized one of his

Dear Bishop Curlin,

Father Peter Jugis, in his priestly garb.

On behalf of the CRS Staff and the overseas poor whom we serve, I would

Bravo, Father Jugis Sincerely yours in Christ, Enid K. Hageman

totaling $10,037.71

from the people

to

have

priests,

Winston-Salem

in

Pope Says World Needs Catholic Teachers As Vital Moral Resource — The

tance "for forming young generations in

world needs Catholic school teachers,

the true Christian faith and for helping

VATICAN CITY

(CNS)

members of religious

orders,

them accept and practice all the require-

who can help students by their work and

ments of the Gospel with sincerity, conviction and courage."

The pope said three temptations have become "almost typical" of the modern age: "autonomy without limits, hedonism and confusion."

In response, he said, religious who teach are called to "the constant commit-

especially

example "to encounter and experience the love and mercy of God," Pope John Paul

II said.

"In our age a serious challenge to

announcing the Gospel is religious indifference," he said in a Jan.. 2 talk to the general chapter of the Union of St. Catherine of Siena of the Missionaries of the Schools.

When modern societies give students an example of living as if there were no God, he told the sisters, the mission of Catholic teachers increases in impor-

ment

to their

own

sanctification, a seri-

ous theological and professional prepaand a lifestyle of kindness and

ration,

love for all, especially for the young who

need to be understood, loved and guided in a secure and convincing way."

feel a

Benedict The Moor Parish Celebrates African Festival St.

By WILLIAM K.

ACH

Moor

the

Parish recently celebrated

communal cup is used for libations.

The themes of Kwanzaa are remem-

Kwanzaa, a non-religious, non-political African festival focusing on African

bering, reassessment, recommitment,

unity.

dational principles are

Dr.

Maulana Ron Karenga,

chair-

rewarding and rejoicing. The seven foun-

KUJICHGULIA

man of the Black Studies Department of

UJIMA

California State University at Long Beach, introduced the festival in 1 966. It

bility),

is

celebrated Dec. 26- Jan.

ics), ity),

1.

On the banks of the Kwanza river in Angola where the

festival

give annual thanks for the

began, locals first fruits

of

the harvest. The word Kwanzaa is S wahili for "first fruits."

everywhere ancestry.

1

It is

a time for people

to reflect

Kwanzaa

on

their African

celebrants

number

8 million world-wide.

Kwanzaa

symbols

pope offered "Rwanda, with its still uncertain future; Burundi, which is living through difficult moments; Liberia, where peace is far from being a reality; and Sierra Leone, shaken by recent frat-

"Prince of Peace," he prayed, "you

came

into the world to offer reconciliaand authentic peace to men and women, give us your peace; make us all

tion

peacemakers."

The pope's homily and his message for World Peace Day, which was sent to all the world's heads of state after its release Dec. 9, focused on the role of women as teachers of peace.

He prayed that Mary, who gave birth to the Prince of Peace, would "support women in their natural vocation as teachers of peace in the family, in society and in every social context."

Following the 1994 international Year of the Family, the pope said he

wanted

to "underline the

importance of

the role and mission of women, called to

news agency of the Con-

gregation for the Evangelization of

be witnesses, messengers and teachers of peace."

He said he hoped that using Mary as women would "take

Peoples, reported Dec. 30 that at least

241 Church personnel were killed in

a model, all Catholic

Rwanda

up their tasks in the Church and the world and offer their decisive contribu-

1994: three bishops, 101

in

45 religious brothers, 64 women religious and 28 lay workers. The figure does not include Catholic school teachers and those who worked for Church health and relief agencies.

Pope John Paul also prayed for peace and respect for human rights in the breakaway Russian province of Chechnya and in Bosnia-Herzegovina, where he said that in at least one town Catholics, including minor children, had been captured and forcibly sent to the priests,

front lines of the fighting or to concentra-

tions to the realization of the divine de-

humanity."

Year's Eve the pope presided over the celebration of vespers and the singing of the "Te Deum" in thankssign for

giving for the past year.

In his homily during the evening

prayer service at Rome's

"May

the Lord grant us his peace. our constant prayer, which must be supported by concrete gestures and is

initiatives," the

Mass

pope said

at

a

morning

in Rome lived the past year.

He gave thanks to God, who "calls

Church

"How many

are the occasions for

on the urgency of making

reflecting

us to form a family of families and, in

way, to face united the serious problems of this city today, beginning with that poverty" which Jesus himself expethat

rienced

in St. Peter's Basilica.

peace," he said.

St. Ignatius

Church, attended by the mayor of Rbme and other city and national officials, the pope focused on how Romans and the

tion camps.

This

all

On New

at the

time of his

birth: "the lack

of housing, especially for young families,

and the lack of work for many of its

inhabitants."

"For example, 1995

calls to

Pope John Paul asked Romans to on their family life over the past

mind

the end of the deadly events of the Second

reflect

World War.

year.

have past

Fifty years also

"Are you healthy? Are you strong

since the terrible tragedy of (the atomic

Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which left deep marks on the consciences of people of our time," the pope said.

"Recalling those events and looking at the regions of the world where, unfortunately, fighting continues, how can we not hope that the new year would finally bring to every part of the earth peace so long desired," he said.

with that strength with which God has infused you through the sacrament of

CroSSwinds

bad or wrong. This is something that certainly has been done in different ways that have worked for different families.

But, since you have the opportunity to tell you child now, at 15 months, I think it will be the easiest and most

bombing

of)

matrimony? Are you fully aware of your mission? Have you welcomed the wise teaching of the encyclical

Humanae

Vi-

(On Human Life) on responsible fatherhood and motherhood?" he asked. tae

Strong families are essential for the future of the city, the

pope

said.

the ear of corn, the children of the family;

WINSTON-SALEM— St. Benedict the

In his Angelus talk, the

Fides, the

Thanks from CRS

like to thank you for recent contributions

The Catholic Church celnew year as the feast of Mary, Mother of God, and as World Peace Day. lus address.

ebrates the first day of the

ricidal battles."

Cardinal Angelo Sodano Secretary of State

—

VATICAN CITY (CNS) Pope John Paul II prayed that 1995, which marks the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II, would be a year of peace for people everywhere.

"It is never with weapons in hand that a more human world is built," the pope said Jan. 1 during his midday Ange-

special prayers for

Ken Hackett

of the Diocese of

Charlotte.

i

requested,

East Africa continues. In Sudan,

Blessing to yourself and to the priests, religious

As

these monies have been deposited for our

of the sentiments of attachment to the See

I

Pope Prays That 1 995 Will Be Year Of Peace Everywhere

Editor

Peter's Pence Dear Bishop Curlin,

Nunciature.

& Herald

a candleholder called a Kinara, a straw place mat, a cup, some fruits, vegetables

the harvest; the straw mat, foundation;

(unity),

(self-determination),

(collective

work and

responsi-

UJAMAA (cooperative econom-

NIA (purpose), KUUMBA (creativ-

and IMANI (faith).

Each day of Kwanzaa is dedicated to

one of the seven principles In the evening, family or community members light one of the candles. Libations are then poured for the elders and each person in the group calls out the name of a deceased person of African descent who has had an influence on his or her life. .

Visitors entering the room are greeted

are:

and an ear of corn. The Kinara holds seven candles: one black, three red and three green. Black symbolizes the color of black people; red, the blood of ancestors; green signifies land, life and new ideas. The fruits and vegetables stand for

UMOJA

(From Page

5)

loved and intended by God, not a mistake or accident; that she

was loved by her

mother, not rejected; that she be-

first

longs in your family and that she can trust

you

to

be

enjoyable

truthful.

may ask questions about her birth parents. To the As she grows

older, she

you know, answer her quesany more than she is asking. At some point, she may want to now what her birth mother was like, and perhaps you have a biography from an agency that said she was a good

extent that

tions but don't give her

swimmer and liked to read.

Starting to

tell

the story now, and

continuing to repeat it from time to time,

make this true story an accepted part

with the words, "Habari, gani?" which

will

S wahili for "What's the news?" The visitors respond by repeating the principle being observed for that day. At the end of each day's ceremony, the people end with a unified cry of "Harambee!" which means "Let's all pull together!"

of Katie' s life and will give you a chance to get comfortable telling it. Knowing the story from an early age should give Katie a good foundation for developing a healthy sense of identity and self-esteem.

For parents who may already have waited until a child is older this is not

is

See Kwanzaa, Page

1

—

And

way

for all of you.

for readers with children

are not adopted,

you can

still tell

who

the part

how God thought them up and made them. Kids love it and it's fun.

One final caution is that if you know about

something seriously negative about the birth mother, Katie doesn' t need to know

now. You might discuss this further with an adoption worker if there are issues of abuse or neglect (which is not usually the case with infant adoption).

Dr. Shuping

is

contract staff with

Catholic Social Services and also has a private practice as a psychiatrist in

Winston-Salem. Questions for this colsent to: Dr. Martha W. Shuping, 1400 Millgate Drive, Suite B, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.

umn may be

I 12

The Catholic News

& Herald

January 13, 1995

'(Tpmtwdquernonos Fiesta de Nuestra El pasado mes de diciembre se celebro

la fiesta

Senora de Guadalupe

de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, Emperatriz de las Americas. En muchas localidades se hicieron de la santa Misa. Insertamos en esta pagina algunas fotografias que ilustran algunas de estas

festejos especiales, los cuales incluyeron la celebracion

actividades.

Miembros de la comunidad que asistieron a la catedral de San Patricio en Charlotte donde se celebro la Misa, con un desfile de banderas que fueron llevadas por personas con los trajes tipicos de sus paises y con la asistencia del Obispo Guillermo Curlin.

(Foto por LUIS WOLF)

En Kannapolis hubo una procesion de varias

millas por las calles de la ciudad hasta Aqui vemos a algunos de los participantes y a dos jovenes llevando una imagen de la Virgen adornada con flores.

(Foto por VIVI MORENS) la iglesia.

La Confirmacion "En Jerusalen los apostoles supieron que los samaritanos habian aceptado la Palabra de Dios, y les

Solamente

el Espiritu nos da la fuerza necesaria par defendemos del demonio y

mandaron a Pedro y a Juan. Estos vinieron y oraron por ellos para que

como hijos de Dios.

Para poder llegar a ser verdaderos testigos de Cristo, es necesario haber

recibieran el Espiritu Santo..." (Hech

visto a Cristo,

8:14-17).

a veces nos enganan, sino con toda nuestra

Los apostoles no fueron a

vivir

vida.

bautizar,

manos a los que habian recibido el bautismo para sino a imponer las

participarles el Espiritu Santo.

da

Es por

Virgen en

la

Misa de 10:30 en

(Foto por LUIS

WOLF)

la

el Espiritu

Santo.

En

los

momentos

cuando hace falta herofsmo para vivir como cristianos, el Sehor nos

dificiles,

de la Confirmacion es el sacramento que confirma el bautismo y participa de la

Las pruebas verdaderas de

prescencia de Cristo en nosotros nos las

ello que podemos decir que el sacramento

Grupo de nihos cuando iban a presentar flores a la Antigua Iglesia de la Asuncion en Charlotte.

no con los ojos fisicos, que

asegura

la

presencia y

compama

del

Espiritu Santo.

manera especial el Espiritu Santo, para vivir mejor en la fe, dando testimonio y anunciando el evangelio de salvacion ser

al

humano.

"La confirmacion nos vincula mas

Encuentro Sub-regional en Charleston

estrechamente a la Iglesia, nos enriquece

con la fuerza del Espiritu y con ellos quedamos mas estrictamente a difundir y

El proximo Encuentro Sub-regional

defender LA FE como verdaderos testigos

sera en la Catedral de St. John the Baptist

de Cristo, por la palabra juntamente con

en Charleston, SC. el dfa 21 de enero de 1 995 de 9:00 am a 5 :00 pm para clarificar y re-enfocar nuestras metas pastorales de acuerdo con el Plan Pastoral Nacional.

Este encuentro es para directores diocesanos, miembros de consejos o comites pastorales, coordinadores de comunidades o ministerios y personas

las

obras" (L.G. 11).

de

la

La union entre los crsitianos es fruto presencia del Espiritu Santo. El

mismo Espiritu, presente en los corazones de los hombres es la causa fundamental que une el cuerpo mfstico de Cristo.

La confirmacion puede ser llamada tambien el Sacramento del Espiritu Santo dado a que es este el que se nos da aqui de una manera especial y eficaz.

involucradas con

el Plan Pastoral.

Para mas information llamar a Luis Wolf al (704) 335-1281.

ATENCION SALVADORENOS Dos nihas llevan la bandera mejicana durante la procesion en honor de la Virgen, en la

ciudad de Kannapolis,

el

pasado

1 1

de diciembre.

(Foto por VIVI

MORENS)

To Our Friends An article in the series about the Sacrament of Confirmation and its meaning for us as Catholics. Pictures of the celebration of Our Lady of Gadalupe' s feast last

month in different communities.

Si su

permiso de trabajo expiro

el

31 de diciembre de 1994: el permiso de trabajo hasta

el 30 de septiembre de 1995.

Se les invita, para explicar todos los detalles, a una reunion en la Oficina del Catholic Center el jueves 19 de enero de 1995 a las 7:30 p.m. Esta oficina se encuentra situada en el 1524 E. Morehead St., casi esquina a Kings Drive en la ciudad de Charlotte.

La oficina de Inmigracion ha extendido

The Catholic News

January 13, 1995

Applications Being Accepted For

&

He

.

Visit Preparation,

Next Permanent Diaconate Class The diocesan Office of the Permanent Diaconate

is

accepting applications

may

dispense one year from the mini-

mum);

The deadline for applications is March 1. The screening process will

3. be a Roman Catholic of sound moral character, mature faith, and have a sense of vocation to service. If he has been received into the faith or returned recently to the practice of the faith, he must be a practicing Catholic for at least

begin this spring and will be completed in

five years;

the spring of 1 996. Those selected will be

have attained a minimum of at diploma or its equivalent and have the ability to do advanced academic work; 5. be of sound physical and mental health and be willing to take the necessary physical and psychological exami-

for the class of 1999.

Men

accepted for

the class will begin formal classes in

September 1996 with ordination spring or

summer of

in the

1999.

by June 1996. The three-year

notified

formation process swill consist of classes twice each month except during the summer.

Msgr. Anthony Kovacic, vicar of Permanent Diaconate, said he already has heard from several men who are considering in the program.

Men who wish to enter the program should send applications through their pastors to the Vicar of the Permanent Diaconate, 41 1 Dogwood Lane, Belmont, NC 28012.

In order to be accepted as a candidate for ordination to the Permanent the

Diaconate, a

man

must:

have completed the first year of the two-year Lay Ministry program before applying for the diaconate and must complete the program before being accepted into the Permanent Diaconate formation program; 2. be at least 32 years of age (minimum age for ordination is 35) and no more than 60 years of age (the bishop 1.

E

piscopal Calendar

4.

least a high school

nations;

have already demonstrated active involvement and leadership among the People of God; 7 be attuned to a renewed Church in 6.

service, apostolic

.

the spirit of Vatican

the ministerial skills required as well as

being able to relate to people regardless of race, color, ethnic background, sex,

economic condition; 1 1 be prayerful and open .

to further

spiritual formation;

12. have the support of his pastor/ sponsor who will welcome his ministry 13. be able to represent the Church with dignity and intelligent service; 1 4. if unmarried, be willing to accept

next few weeks:

be willing not to remarry in the event of his wife's death; 16. be willing and able to devote the necessary time to the formation program and be willing to take part in the ongoing program of education after he is or-

January 14 10:00-12:30

dained.

Mini-retreat

Kwanzaa

Permanent Deaeons

Queen of the Apostles,

(From Page

January 14

pm

4:00 Preside,

changed each day of the festival.

At St. Benedict the Moor, illustrated brochures describing the themes and symbols of Kwanzaa were distributed with

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, Our Lady of Consolation, Charlotte

the parish bulletins during Advent.

January 15 10:00

Decorations, representing the seven foun-

Father Richard Contiliano as pastor, Holy Angels Church, Mt. Airy Install

January 22 3:00

dational principles,

were placed

in the

sanctuary and a poster depicting a map of Africa surrounded by images of major African cities was hung above them.

pm

Pro Life Mass,

St.

Gabriel,

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Charlotte

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January 22 6:00

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(Includes first-year bonus)

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January 23 24 Pro-Life March, Washington,

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front-end or annual fees For complete details, call me!

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7:00

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January 27

Basilica of St.

Lawrence

pm

Confirmation,

St.

Mary, Shelby

January 28 10:30 am Pro-Life Mass St. Paul the Apostle,

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Under

Judgment' Fresco, Pope Baptizes 19 Infants 'Last

VATICAN CITY (CNS) 11)

The feast of Karami is celebrated on Dec. 31. A lavish meal is prepared, music is played and the people dance.

Inexpensive hand-crafted gifts are ex-

Belmont

workers construct the edifice at the seaside Philippine International ConvenCenter where Pope John Paul will celebrate Mass during his Jan. 12-1 6 visit to Manila for World Youth Day. (CNS photo from Reuters) Filipino

celibacy; 15. if married,

Bishop William G. Curlin will take part in the following events during the

at

II;

have proven stability in his secular employment and family life; 9. if married, have the enthusiastic support of his wife and family; 10. possess the potential to develop 8.

Se hacen prestamos para construir y para la compra de su casa.

Hipotecas de casas con Cristina intereses bajos y Olson facilidades de pagos.

Loan Officer

— Stand-

ing under the colossal artwork of Michelangelo's "Last Judgment," Pope

John Paul

baptized 19 infants on the Baptism of the Lord. The pope prayed their lives would lead them to the glory of heaven depicted in the II

feast of the

fresco.

During his homily at the Jan. 8 Mass Chapel, the pope told the babies' parents and godparents that the fresco "shows the joy of those who chose Christ and followed him, as well as the in the Sistine

desperation of those

The

who refused him."

large mural presents "persons

who, with the docility of divine grace, were made instruments of good and signs of the love of God for their brothers and sisters, alongside creatures who, having disobeyed the Lord, are moving toward eternal damnation," the pope said.

The newly restored fresco is "an invitation to reflect and walk on the way of fidelity to Christ and his Gospel," he

and temples of the Holy

Spirit; inserted

Church, they will be called to collaborate in its mission in the world."

Pope John Paul prayed the parents and godparents would be loving and courageous teachers of the children, showing them the meaning of life, helping them to learn and love the truth, in the

"building with them the authentic future

of humanity and the civilization of love."

midday Angelus adpope turned his focus to the world's Catholic youth and his upcomLater, in his

dress, the

ing trip to the Philippines for World Youth Day. The theme of the celebration, which the pope will attend Jan. 1215, is "As the Father sent me, so I send

you."

March

(From Page

Cardinal Bernard

1)

Law

of Boston

will be the principal celebrant and homilist

Monday morning Mass in the upper

said.

at a

The pope said Jesus' baptism in the Jordan marked the beginning of a new creation. "Heaven, which the sin of Adam closed, was opened; the Spirit descended upon Jesus 'in bodily form like a dove' and the Father' s word of love was heard."

The sacrament of baptism, he said, flows from "the love of the Father who loves us in his son Jesus, died and risen for our salvation."

"It is by virtue of the death and resurrection of Christ that these infants today will be freed from original sin and be reborn to new life," the pope said.

"Incorporated into Christ, they will become adopted sons and daughters of God and, therefore, heirs of eternal life

church. Again,

all

bishops and priests in

attendance are invited to concelebrate.

Following the Mass and breakfast, participants will leave for the noon march

and rally. After the rally, members of the diocesan delegation will lobby members of the North Carolina congressional delegation in their offices.

"The March nity to

for Life is an opportube a public witness for life," said

Nadol. "The recent incidents at abortion centers do not mean we are to be silent about the killing of our unborn brothers

and

sisters.

Our Constitution

protects

our right to peaceful assembly and our faith demands that we stand on the side of truth."

14 The Catholic

News

1

& Herald

January 13, 1995

Diocesan News Briefs Twelve Steps Retreat

HOT SPRINGS

—

Winter Concert

World Marriage Day

A

—

CHARLOTTE

Feb.

Sunday, Feb. 12, has been designated World Marriage Day by Pope John

24-26 at the Jesuit House of Prayer for male members of A. A. recovering through

celebration of this day can be obtained

Church. Tickets are available

the Twelve Step process. Eighteen spaces

by

offices or from St.

are available. Requested donation is $70.

For information or reservations, write to

Fiduccia Family Life Ministry, 343-9954.

"Twelve Steps

to

retreat,

Wholeness,"

is

House of Prayer, P.O. Box 7, Hot Springs, NC 28743 or call (704)

Paul

II.

Liturgical suggestions for the

Miriam

calling Trinitarian Sister ,

at

tickets cost

Prison Outreach

HICKORY — An individual from

each parish in the diocese is requested to attend the Prison Ministry Conference Saturday, Jan. 21 from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Catholic Conference Center.

Participants will acquire information about the ongoing efforts of the Prison Ministry. Lunch is provided. For a reservation, call (704) 377-6871 by Jan. 15 and leave a message for Bill Matevie, Prison Ministry coordinator.

Winter Film Series ROCK HILL, S.C. festival

—A mid-winter

of films will serve as a starter for

and discussion on key themes of contemporary faith and culture at the Oratory on consecutive Wednesdays from Jan. 1 8 through Feb. 8. The cost is $5 per session or $15 for the series. For information call the Oratory at (803) 327reflection

2097.

of the Legionaries of Christ will conduct

$10 and

tickets at the

door

Marriage Encounter HICKORY The Marriage Encounter Weekend is at the Catholic Con-

CCHS Placement Testing CHARLOTTE — The

ference Center Feb. 3-5. For information

Catholic High School placement test for

Mike and Denise Mays at (800) 632-

incoming ninth graders is Saturday, Feb. 4 from 8:30 a.m.-ll:30 a.m. on campus in the Begley Building.

call

4856.

Perpetual Novena

CHARLOTTE

is

Novena to the Blessed Mother at Vincent de Paul Church on Mondays

petual St.

at

8:30 a.m. For information, call Eva

at

(704) 542-1614.

Coats Are Needed

Family Planning Series

ish is collecting winter coats for

four natural family planning classes will

(Forsyth Initiative for Residential SelfHelp Treatment), a long-term, co-educa-

CLEMMONS — Holy Family Par-

WINSTON-SALEM — A series of

be taught by the Couple to Couple League beginning Sunday, Jan. 22 at 2 p.m. at St.

Leo Church

in the

who seek a life of independence, integrity and purpose. To donate, call

people

Activity Center, conference room A. The

Harold Reese, (910) 727-0330.

sympto-thermal method taught is safe and effective. Attendance at the first overview session is without obligation to

Evening Art Classes

CHARLOTTE

— Art .

— Mercy Hospital

Feb. 5.

Out Surgery Waiting Room.

For information call Nancy Mead at (704) 379-5000.

Ann

Prayer For Peace

sion of the five part series, "Keys to Loving Relationships," facilitated by marriage and family therapist Mary Jo Holtman from Catholic Social Services, continues Sunday, Jan. 22 from 7-8:30 p.m. at St. John Neumann Church.

tual exercises

based on the

of St. Ignatius

Abbey College beginning

at

at

spiri-

Belmont

6 p.m. Fri-

day, Feb. 3 through 4 p.m. Saturday,

The cost is $90 and includes lodging and meals. For information, call Potter at (704) 366-5127 or (704)

CHARLOTTE — The

the In and

WINSTON-SALEM— A scriptural

365-3858.

rosary

Family In Focus

Church

Preaching with Families in Focus, a

is

recited at St.

in the

Leo

convent chapel

at

1 1

4197

:40

the

Sundays of 1995,

is

available

from

GREENSBORO

Needed

GREENSBORO— St. Paul's Emer-

Family Life Ministers. The book costs $8 and can be obtained by calling the Family Life national office at (5 1 3) 2293324. For additional information call Trinitarian Sister Miriam Fiduccia, Family Life Ministry, at (704) 343-9954.

gency Night Shelter needs volunteers and cots for the month of January. To help, call Rich Houseknecht at (910) 288-5291.

at the

Service of Others

for details.

Celebrate Life Shelter Help

the National Association of Catholic

PUT YOUR GIFTS

iam G. Curlin

in

The Diocese of Charlotte

— Bishop

1621 Dilworth Road East

28203 (704) 334-2283

Charlotte, M.C.

is at St. Luke Church in Mint Hill Saturday, Feb. 1 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For information or

"Building a Peaceful Family and

World,"

is at St. Barnabas Church in Arden Saturday, Feb. 18 from 9 a.m.-3

p.m. For information or registration, call

Cathie Stout

(704) 684-6098.

at

Registration forms are also avail-

1524 E. Morehead

NC 28207,

St.,

Charlotte,

(704) 331-1714.

FOUR GREAT NAMES to

KNOW

unborn and their mothers as well as to praise, honor and thank God for the gift of life. To attend the luncheon after the Mass, call the church office at (910) 294-4696. to join in prayer for the

Survivors Meet

—

CHARLOTTE A support group sponsored by Catholic Social Services for widows and widowers dealing with new or unresolved grief meets on the third Sunday of each month from 4:30-6

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p.m. at the Catholic Center. Call Suzanne

Bach at (704) 355-6872 for information.

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will celebrate the third

annual "Gift of Life" Mass at St. Paul the Apostle Church on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 10:30 a.m. A luncheon will follow in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is invited

Consider

PRIESTHOOD

second ses-

a.m. each Wednesday.

resource book with homily starters for

(910) 275-1522.

"Bridges to Peace,"

try,

Babysitting is provided. Call (704) 535-

the Great

tion or registration, call Elaine Hoover at

able from the Justice and Peace Minis-

Series On Relationships

women

Belmont Abbey College Continuing Education and the Justice and Peace Ministry present "Nurturing Peaceful Families," a series of three conferences for families and those who work with families. The first conference, "Peacemaking in the Family," is at Our Lady of Grace Church in Greensboro Saturday, Feb. 4 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. For informa-

753-1615.

needs volunteers to work in the gift shop and to assist patient' s family members in

a retreat for

On FamilyPeace

instruction

be offered at St. Ann Church on Thursday evenings from 6:30-9 p.m. beginning in mid- January Cost is $3 per lesson. For information, call Nancy Stempien at (704) 523-9260, evenings.

Hospital Needs Volunteers

Workshops Planned

registration, call Pat or Willa Izzo (704)

will

For information and registration call (9 1 0) 764-0629 or (9 1 0) 766-7519. finish the series.

CHARLOTTE

FIRST

tional, self-help rehabilitation center for

Bishop Begley

The Catholic News & Herald welcomes parish news for the diocesan news briefs. Good photographs, preferably black and white, also are welcome.

Please submit news releases and photos at least 10 days before the date of publication.

announcement will be made. The postponement date is Saturday, Feb. 18. For more information, call (704) 335-1334.

a per-

A community

choir will provide music.

Charlotte

In case of inclement weather, a radio

— There

Retreat For Women

BELMONT — Father John Hopkins

at parish

Ann Parish Evangeli-

will be sold for $12, if available.

—

contributions of Dr. King.

artist

zation Commission. General admission

(704)

the Jesuit

622-7366.

Celebrated re-

John Michael Talbot will perform Saturday, Feb. 25 at St. Gabriel cording

p.m. The event is sponsored by area churches to remember and recognize the

Central Ave. 28205 7 04-375-8108

DEALERSHIPS SERVING CHARLOTTE WITH INTEGRITY FOR OVER 33 YEARS! Frank LaPointe, President St. Gabriel Church

Member of

The Catholic News

January 13, 1995

& He

World and National Briefs Catholic Schools Give

For The Buck,

WASHINGTON lic

More Bang

clinics as a

New Survey Shows

— Catho-

(CNS)

elementary schools are able to edu-

cate their students at less than half the cost of government- sponsored schools,

new

according to a

finance study.

The

way of helping

to cool pas-

Around

Mary...

His moratorium call provoked wide

sions.

discussion.

Some

leaders backed

it

religious and pro-life

at least as a

temporary was no

local measure. Others said there

need for a moratorium on peaceful demonstrations in their areas.

National Catholic Educational Associa-

"Balance Sheet for Catholic Elementary Schools: 1993 Income and Expenses," shows that the average pertion report,

pupil cost for Catholic school students

Algerian Muslims, Christians Mourn Slain Missionaries

—

VATICAN CITY

(CNS) Thousands of Algerian Muslims and Chris-

was $2,044 in the 1992-93 school year, compared to the $5,352 per-pupil cost at

tians attended funeral services in the

government-sponsored school, as estimated by the U S Department of Education. "Too often those promoting educational reform imply student performance is dollar-driven," said Robert Kealey,

of the four Missionaries of Africa slain

a

.

.

NCEA's

executive director of the

el-

ementary schools department. "This study shows that Catholic schools succeed when spending less than half the amount allotted to government-run schools," he added.

Notre Dame Study Says Church Attendance Polls Are Way Off

NOTRE DAME, Ind. (CNS)— Two University of Notre

Dame

Algerian town of Tizi-

Ouzou

for three

Dec. 27 by Muslim extremists. In a brief homily, Archbishop Henri Teissier of Algiers recalled that the priests chose to live in the Cabilia region of Algeria, where "the population welcomed them with great emotion," Vatican Radio reported Jan. 2. The Berber Cultural Movement and the Rally for Culture and De-

mocracy party called on their supporters to pay tribute to the slain priests. Berbers are the indigenous people of North Africa. They comprise 25 percent of Algeria's population, which is mostly Arab.

sociologists

have found more evidence that Mass attendance by U.S. Catholics on a typical weekend is far below the 50 percent range commonly reported in polls.

"Weekly church attendance for U.S. Catholics is much closer to 25 percent

Major Donation Boosts Korean Catholic T.V. Project SEOUL, South Korea (CNS)

than to 50 percent," said researchers

operated

Mark Chaves and James Cavendish. That

poration launch a special cable televi-

(US$6.32 million)

to help the

1 995 About $31.6 needed to begin operations on

sion channel in early

polls as if they represented an accurate

million

is

description of religious practice, they

March

1

drawn from

actual

head

counts of Mass participants in 48 dioceses indicate that only 26.7 percent of the nation's self-described Catholics attended Mass on a typical weekend in

1990, Chaves and Cavendish said.

Church-

Pyongwha Broadcasting Cor-

brings into question the wide use of such

said. Figures

—

Forty anonymous Korean Catholic donors have given more than 5 billion won

for a cable

.

TV project that the

South Korean government had approved in 1993, reported UCA News, an Asian church news agency based in Thailand.

The Archdiocese of Seoul has earmarked about $ 1 2.6 million for the project. When plans for a nationwide 30-channel cable television system were announced more

Capitol Hill Prayer Service

than a year ago, the government said that

Kicks Off New Congress

Pyongwha Broadcasting Corporation

WASHINGTON first

(CNS)

— As

the

Republican-controlled Congress in

would operate Channel

33, a slot dedi-

programming.

St. Peter' s Catholic Church, just

Education Secretary Ricardo Gloria denied what he said were charges of "religious favoritism" being shown toward the Catholic Church in the decision to suspend classes for the visit. He said the move aims to encourage all Filipino youth to participate in the Jan. 10-15 World Youth Day Congress,

of blocks from the House side of the Capitol. At the prayer service, 1 1 members of Congress one Jewish and the rest Protestant

— — read

Scriptures or

offered prayers for themselves, their work

and

Accompanied by the Pine Forge Academy Choir ofPine Forge, their families.

asked for guidance, peace, understanding and reconciliation.

Pa., they

Alleged Abortion Clinic Killer Seeks To Contact Bishops NORFOLK, Va. (CNS) Alleged abortion clinic shooter John C. Salvi III asked to see a Catholic priest and said he wanted to contact Boston's Cardinal Bernard F. Law and several other Catho-

—

lic

Law was among the first to denounce the Dec. 30 shootings which killed two clinic workers and wounded five at two abortion clinics in Brookline, a Boston suburb. The cardinal called the shootings "reprehensible acts of violence with ab-

tariat for Pro-Life Activities,

Pope John

Jan. 12-16 visit has apparently

stirred a controversy.

reject

Planned Parenthood' s crass attempt to use Friday's murders to scapegoat the Catholic Church in order to fund raise and to silence public discussion of what abortion is

human

—

life,"

the destruction of innocent

Quinn

said.

Arafat Meeting First For Head Of Pontifical Mission For Palestine

NEW YORK (CNS) — The presi-

The

Texas execution and said the failure to grant the executed

man a new trial was "a serious defeat for justice." Jesse D. Jacobs, 44,

was put to

death by lethal injection in Texas Jan. 4 after requests for a reprieve were denied

by the U.S. Supreme Court. Although Jacobs initially confessed to the 1986 murder, he later proclaimed his innocence, and the prosecutor in the case said he did not commit the crime. Despite the doubts raised, appeals courts ruled

dent of the Pontifical Mission for Pales-

very important event," Gloria said.

Around 83 percent of the 62.8 million Philippines population is Catholic. Protestants account for 9 percent and Muslims 5 percent.

fare Association, said Arafat received

said the

him warmly in his Gaza office, and at the end of their meeting gave him the traditional Middle Eastern embrace and kiss on both cheeks. Although Arafat pre-

Concetti, a moral theologian, in the

Planned Parenthood Ad Called A 'Crass Attempt' To Raise Money WASHINGTON (CNS) A fullpage ad in The New York Times that

—

says Catholic leaders "incite terrorism and death" by their words against abortion

is

a "crass attempt" to use the Dec.

Boston-area abortion

bishops' pro-life office. Gail Quinn, ex-

at

"We

(CNS)

which is for all young people, UCA News, the Thailand-based Asia church news agency, reported. "I am appealing to everybody to give the young children and the youth the opportunity to join this

30 shootings at abortion clinics to raise money, according to the head of the U.S

prayer vigils

—

strous and absurd" a

security at abortion clinics.

II 's

VATICAN CITY

City solicited contributions for additional

Philippines government's decision to

Paul

Vatican Newspaper Calls Texas Execution 'Monstrous, Absurd'

Vatican newspaper condemned as "mon-

Jan. 5

close public schools during

commented

on that day's advertisement in which Planned Parenthood of New York

Manila School Closings During Papal Visit Stir Controversy MANILA, Philippines (CNS) —The

no justification whatsoever" and urged a moratorium even on peaceful

solutely

—

ecutive director of the bishops' Secre-

bishops, his court-appointed attorney

told reporters in Norfolk Jan. 3. Cardinal

—

cated to religious and values education

40 years was about to take office, several dozen members and their families prepared for the j ob at an ecumenical prayer service. Shortly before the 104th Congress was sworn in Jan. 4, soon-to-be House Speaker Newt Gingrich of Georgia was joined by fellow Republicans as well as Democrats for a prayer service at a couple

Capuchin Father Carroll Warner is surrounded by banners of Our Lady of Guadalupe while reading a newspaper at the St. Francis Friary in Washington. The banners will be distributed one to each state through the Queen of the Americas Guild, an llinois-based organization seeking to build an English information center near the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City. (CNS photo by Nancy Wiechec)

tine

met with Palestinian leader Yasser

Arafat for the

first

Robert L. Stern,

time Dec. 28. Msgr.

who

secretary of the Catholic

is

also general

Near East Wel-

sumably knew something about the Pontifical Mission's work, the meeting was the first opportunity to give the president

of the new Palestinian Authority a direct account of current and past services provided to Palestinians, he said. In a Jan. 4 interview at his New York office, Msgr.

Stern said the meeting was arranged by Afif Safieh, a Latin-rite Catholic who is the Palestinian representative to the

United Kingdom.

against a

new trial on technical grounds,

saying they could not overturn a jury's error. The U.S. Supreme Court concurred. "This execution

was not only

incredible, but monstrous

and absurd,"

commentary by Father Gino

newspaper L'Osservatore Romano.

Czech Court Rules That Cathedral Belongs To Catholic Church PRAGUE, Czech Republic (CNS) After five years of dispute, a Czech

—

court has ruled that Prague's St. Vitus

Cathedral is the property of the Catholic Church. However, the decision is being contested by city council officials and

members of cathedral

parliament,

who

say the

was built for nonreligious pur-

poses and should belong to the government. Opponents said they will appeal.

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