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catholicnewsherald.com | August 30, 2013 CATHOLIC NEWS HERALD

The sacrament of baptism: The first sacrament of the Church What does the Catechism of the Catholic Church say about baptism?

Baptism is the first sacrament: “Our Lord tied the forgiveness of sins to faith and baptism: Go into all the world and preach the gospel to the whole creation. He who believes and is baptized will be saved.

Baptism is the first and chief sacrament of forgiveness of sins because it unites us with Christ, who died for our sins and rose for our justification, so that ‘we too might walk in newness of life.’” — CCC 977 In baptism sin is forgiven, but… “Yet the grace of baptism delivers no one from all the weakness of nature. On the contrary, we must still combat the movements of concupiscence (lust and strong desire) that never cease leading us into evil.” — CCC 978 What about sin after baptism? “It is through the sacrament of penance that the baptized can be reconciled with God and with the Church: Penance has rightly been called by the holy Fathers ‘a laborious kind of baptism.’ This sacrament of penance is necessary for salvation for those who have fallen after baptism, just as baptism is necessary for salvation for those who have not yet been reborn.” — CCC 980

The seven sacraments The seven sacraments, instituted by Christ and administered by the Church, are comprised of the sacraments of initiation, the sacraments of healing, and the sacraments at the service of communion.

The sacraments of initiation, in which a Catholic is welcomed into the Church, are, in order of their reception: baptism, confirmation and Holy Eucharist.

The sacraments of healing are reconciliation (also called confession or penance) and anointing of the sick.

Sacraments at the service of communion are holy orders and matrimony.

Recent sacramental statistics in the Diocese of Charlotte Baptisms: 6,867 Infant 6,028 Minors 528 Adults 311 First Communions: 5,643 Confirmations: 4,063 Marriages: 882 Catholic 574 Interfaith 308 — Source: The Official Catholic Directory 2013

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Bishop Peter Jugis baptized five inmates in two state prisons in Spruce Pine in 2012.

New wording approved for the first sacrament Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service

VATICAN CITY — To emphasize that the sacrament of baptism formally brings a person into the Church of God and not just into a local Christian community, the Vatican has ordered a slight change of wording in the baptismal rite.

At the beginning of the rite, instead of saying, “the Christian community welcomes you with great joy,” the officiating minister will say, “the Church of God welcomes you with great joy.”

“Baptism is the sacrament of faith in which people are incorporated into the one church of Christ, which subsists in the Catholic Church, governed by the successor of Peter and the bishops in communion with him,” said the decree from the Congregation for Divine Worship

and the Sacraments.

The decree is dated Feb. 22 and was published in the latest issue of “Notitiae,” the congregation’s newsletter.

Signed by Cardinal Antonio Canizares Llovera, congregation prefect, and Archbishop Arthur Roche, congregation secretary, the decree said the change to the wording in Latin and all local languages was approved Jan. 28 by Pope Benedict XVI; the pope resigned a month later.

The new wording, the decree said, better emphasizes Catholic doctrine that through baptism a person is incorporated into the universal Church and not just into a parish.

Although the rest of the formula remains the same, by beginning with an affirmation of the entire Church welcoming the one about to be baptized, the minister also makes clear that the sacrament is being

administered in the name of the Church and not just in the name of the local community.

Before the change, the approved English text read: “The Christian community welcomes you with great joy. In its name I claim you for Christ our savior by the sign of His cross.”

The decree said the change was to have gone into effect in the Latin text March 31 of this year.

Monsignor Rick Hilgartner, executive director of the Secretariat of Divine Worship for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, said the bishops were due to have a preliminary draft translation of the Rite of Baptism of Children next year, so he believed the change would simply be incorporated in the revised edition as it is approved and published.

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Answers to common questions about baptism to be delayed according to the prescripts of particular law after the parents have been advised about the reason.”

Q: How should a Catholic reply to the question, “Have you been saved?”

A: As the Bible says, I am already saved (Rom. 8:24, Eph. 2:5-8), but I’m also being saved (1 Cor. 1:8, 2 Cor. 2:15, Phil. 2:12), and I have the hope that I will be saved (Rom. 5:910, 1 Cor. 3:12-15). Like St. Paul, I am working out my salvation in fear and trembling (Phil.

2:12), with hopeful confidence in the promises of Christ (Rom. 5:2, 2 Tim. 2:11-13).

Q: Can people be re-baptized?

A: No. Baptism is a once-for-all sacrament that washes away original sin, gives sanctifying grace, and imparts a supernatural character upon the soul that makes a person a Christian. An attempt to “redo” a valid baptism would be useless: the second baptism would not “take” because the first was valid. Furthermore, it would be an objective sacrilege because it would cast aspersion on the validity of the first baptism.

Even if you have not lived a Christian life until recently, if you were validly baptized then you are a Christian. Your status as a Christian does not depend upon how well you have lived. The proper sacrament to wash away personal sins you have committed since your baptism is confession.

Q: Should we baptize babies, considering they don’t know what baptism is?

A: On the contrary, baptism is the best thing you could do for a baby. Baptism is a grace from God, not something we do for God. Grace does not depend on our intellectual achievements any more than it depends on any other human achievement. This is one of the many ironies inherent in opposition to the ancient Christian practice of infant baptism.

To refuse baptism to a baby on the grounds that “the child isn’t able to understand what is happening” is to presume that God gives grace only to those who are smart or old enough to figure out how to get it.

Q: Why does the Catholic Church recognize Protestant baptism?

A: Since baptism is necessary for salvation and God wills the salvation of all, the Church recognizes all validly administered baptisms, even if Protestant. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states: “The ordinary ministers of baptism are the bishop and priest and, in the Latin Church, also the deacon.

In case of necessity, anyone, even a nonbaptized person, with the required intention, can baptize by using the Trinitarian baptismal formula. The intention required is to will to do what the Church does when she baptizes. The Church finds the reason for this possibility in the universal saving will of God and the necessity of baptism for salvation.” (CCC 1256) To be valid, the baptism prayer has to contain the Trinitarian formula “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,” and water has to be used. The person can be baptized by pouring or by immersion.

Q: Why is baptism outside the Church valid but marriage outside the Church is not?

A: When administered outside of the Church, both of these sacraments may be considered

Q: Why should we pick saints’ names for our children’s baptism?

A: In the creed we say at Mass, we say we believe in the Communion of Saints. This means we are spiritually united with those who have died and are now in heaven. They can act as intercessors – they have the ability to assist us and pray for us. By choosing a saint’s name, you acknowledge this fact and ask a particular saint to assist you in bringing up the child. The saint becomes the child’s patron, and a role model for the child.

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Bishop Jugis baptizes Filomena Maria Hiller during the Easter Vigil Mass at St. Patrick Cathedral in 2012. Holding her is mom Mara Hiller. valid. But Church law imposes on Catholics an obligation to wed in the Church or to obtain formal permission to wed outside of it.

While the Church sees the necessity for laws concerning the form of marriage, baptism is a different story. Jesus willed that everyone be baptized (Matt. 28:19). Issues surrounding marriage (e.g., public character, one’s suitability and readiness, appropriate catechesis, immediate preparation, minimal ecclesial and liturgical dimensions) are not applicable to baptism. Therefore, any baptism administered according to Jesus’ instructions is valid.

Q: Can my child be baptized even if I’m not Catholic?

A: Yes, you are permitted to request baptism for your child even if you are not yet a Catholic. The Code of Canon Law states, “For the licit baptism of an infant it is necessary that: 1) the parents or at least one of them or the person who lawfully takes their place gives consent; 2) there be a founded hope that the infant will be brought up in the Catholic religion; if such a hope is altogether lacking, the baptism is to be put off according to the prescriptions of particular law and the parents are to be informed of the reason.”

Your consent and the presence of a founded hope that the child will be raised Catholic are what is necessary for the baptism to take place. To establish that there is a founded hope of the child’s being raised Catholic, the priest you talk to will question and advise you.

Q: Can our child be baptized even if we are not married?

A: As Catholic parents, you have an obligation to have your child baptized. The Code of Canon Law states, “Parents are obliged to take care that infants are baptized in the first few weeks; as soon as possible after the birth or even before it, they are to go to the pastor to request the sacrament for their child and to be prepared properly for it.”

However, to baptize your child licitly, the Church requires that “there must be a founded hope that the (child) will be brought up in the Catholic religion; if such hope is altogether lacking, the baptism is

Q: Can we have our granddaughter baptized if her parents won’t?

A: Unless your granddaughter is in danger of death, the Church does not allow you to have her baptized against both her parents’ will. However, an infant of Catholic parents or even of non-Catholic parents may be baptized even against the will of the parents if the baby is in danger of death.

Q: Is faith necessary for adults to be baptized?

A: Adults must have faith for baptism, but it need not be a fully developed faith. The Catechism explains: “The faith required for baptism is not a perfect and mature faith but a beginning that is called to develop. The catechumen or the godparent is asked: ‘What do you ask of God’s Church?’ The response is: ‘Faith!’ For all the baptized, children or adults, faith must grow after baptism. (CCC 1253–1254) Q: If baptism is necessary for salvation, shouldn’t we baptize everyone whether they like it or not?

A: On the contrary, baptism is grace – not magic. Since grace perfects nature (as distinct from magically annihilating it), our response matters a great deal. Recall that Creator and Redeemer are one and the same God. Creation is so ordered by the Creator that parents are responsible to communicate life (biological, emotional, moral, and spiritual) to their children. To baptize either an unwilling adult or somebody else’s child against the wishes of the parents is an act of spiritual kidnapping.

In Catholic understanding, to baptize anybody validly, the baptizer must intend to baptize according to the mind of the Church. This means he must baptize in water using the Trinitarian formula and he must have the permission of the candidate, or, if he is incompetent to give such permission, the permission of the candidate’s parent or guardian. God the Redeemer’s grace does not violate the nature made by God the Creator, especially the sacred nature of the bond between parent and child.

Neither, when dealing with someone who is now independent of parental or guardian authority, does God the Redeemer’s grace force baptism against the will of any human person made by God the Creator.

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Your daily Scripture readings SEPT. 1-7

Sunday: Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29, Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24, Luke 14:1, 7-14; Monday: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Luke 4:16-30; Tuesday (St. Gregory the Great): 1 Thessalonians 5:16, 9-11, Luke 4:31-37; Wednesday: Colossians 1:1-8, Luke 4:38-44; Thursday (BIessed Teresa of Calcutta): Colossians 1:9-14, Luke 5:1-11; Friday: Colossians 1:15-20, Luke 5:3339; Saturday: Colossians 1:21-23, Luke 6:1-5.

SEPT. 8-14

Sunday: Wisdom 9:13-18, Philemon 9-10, 12-17, Luke 14:25-33; Monday (St. Peter Claver): Colossians 1:24-2:3, Luke 6:6-11; Tuesday: Colossians 2:6-15, Luke 6:12-19; Wednesday: Colossians 3:1-11, Luke 6:20-26; Thursday (The Most Holy Name of Mary): Colossians 3:12-17, Luke 6:27-38; Friday (St. John Chrysostom): 1 Timothy 1:1-2, 12-14, Luke 6:39-42; Saturday (The Exaltation of the Holy Cross): Numbers 21:4-9, Philippians 2:6-11, John 3:13-17.

SEPT. 15-21

Sunday: Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14, 1 Timothy 1:12-17, Luke 15:1-32; Monday (Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian): 1 Timothy 2:1-8, Luke 7:110; Tuesday (St. Robert Bellarmine): 1 Timothy 3:1-13, Luke 7:11-17; Wednesday: 1 Timothy 3:14-16, Luke 7:31-35; Thursday (St. Januarius): 1 Timothy 4:12-16, Luke 7:36-50; Friday (Sts. Andrew Kim Tae-gon, Paul Chong Ha-sang and Companions): 1 Timothy 6:2-12, Luke 8:1-3; Saturday (St. Matthew): Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-13, Matthew 9:9-13.

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Online resources for your Year of Faith www.annusfidei.va The official Vatican site for the Year of Faith, this is a must-see for your own journey. Here you’ll find: – the full text of “Porta Fidei,” Pope Benedict XVI’s apostolic letter announcing the Year of Faith – the full text of all the Vatican II documents, including the four constitutions: “Dei Verbum,” “Lumen Gentium,” “Sacrosanctum Concilium” and “Gaudium et Spes” – catechetical talks by Pope Benedict on the Apostles and saints, the Church Fathers, leading Catholic women, medieval theologians, and prayer

www.usccb.org At the U.S. bishops’ website, check out a video series on the Year of Faith, download Catholic prayers and catechetical resources for free, and more.

‘My Year of Faith’ app An app with daily content updates to help you to a deeper understanding of Catholicism, an increased prayer life, and reflections and thoughts from nationally known Catholic bloggers, writers and speakers – including blogger Lisa Hendey of CatholicMom.com. Produced by the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, the app is available for iOS (iPhones, iPads) and Android (smartphones, Kindle Fire) for 99 cents. Don’t have a smartphone?

Follow the companion blog at www.myyearoffaith. com.

www.vcat.org A website featuring “Video Catechism for Teens,” produced by the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston in association with Outside da Box. Besides the video series on the Nicene Creed, check out free resources geared toward youths and young adults.

www.archmil.org year-of-faith.htm In the weekly video series “C4: Ignite Your Catholic Faith,” Archdiocese of Milwaukee’s Auxiliary Bishop Donald J. Hying talks about a “hunger of the human heart.” (The “C4” represents “Christ and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.”) Posted every Friday, the two-minute videos explaining the Catechism are aimed at Catholics in their 20s and 30s.

www.crs.org/yof Learn how Catholic Relief Services proclaims the Gospel through justice and charity and explore ways to make the Year of Faith a richer, more fulfilling time of renewal and spiritual discovery.

www.flocknote.com/caTechism Read the Catechism over the course of this year: Get daily reflections from the Catechism to your email inbox, for free.

www.OnceCatholic.org A general website geared for people who have left their Catholic faith behind for various reasons. Produced by the Franciscan Friars of St. John the Baptist Province in Cincinnati, Ohio. It offers resources and FAQs on Church teaching, reconnects people with local communities, and features online forums.

The Nicene Creed: Prayer for the Year of Faith The Vatican has issued special prayer cards for the Year of Faith featuring the Nicene Creed on one side and the image of Christ Pantocrator on the other.

The Nicene Creed is the ultimate prayer of our Catholic Christian faith, and so it is the prayer for this Year of Faith: “It is by believing with the heart that you are justified, and by making the declaration with your lips that you are saved. May the Year of Faith lead all believers to learn by heart the Creed and to say it every day as a prayer, so that the breathing agrees with the faith,” the Vatican’s Year of Faith website states.

To obtain copies of this prayer card, contact the Libreria Editrice Vaticana at segreteria.lev@lev.va.

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catholicnewsherald.com | August 30, 2013 OUR PARISHES

Diocesan calendar of events BELMONT QUEEN OF THE APOSTLES Church, 503 North Main St.

Bishop Peter J. Jugis Bishop Peter J. Jugis will participate in the following events over the coming weeks: Sept. 1 – 10 A.M. Pastor Installation of FATHER Matthew R. Buettner St. Michael Church, Gastonia

SEPT. 4 – 10 A.M. DIOCESAN FOUNDATION BOARD MEETING Catholic Conference Center, Hickory Sept. 6 – 7 P.M. Sacrament of Confirmation St. John Neumann Church, Charlotte

— Faith Formation Group, “Triple B”: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10. All parishioners 45 years old and younger are welcome. For details, e-mail qoatripleb@gmail. com.

BOONE St. Elizabeth of the Hill Country church, 259 Pilgrims Way — All are welcome to join the discussion of the best-seller, “Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth” by Reza Aslan, which will be in a two-part series: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, and Thursday, Sept.

12. Hosted by Dr. Peter A. Cohen, senior lecturer in religion at Clemson University.

CHARLOTTE Diocese of Charlotte, 1123 S. Church St. — Religious Liberty March and Prayer Vigil: 10:30 a.m.

Friday, Aug. 30. Gather at the overflow parking lot for the Diocese of Charlotte Pastoral Center. At 10:45 a.m. march to Trade and Tryon streets for a visible witness and speeches, then march to the federal courthouse at 401 W. Trade St., where the rosary, Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Litany for Religious Liberty will be recited.

Sept. 8 – 2:30 P.M. Mass for Heritage Society St. Patrick Cathedral, Charlotte Sept. 10 – 11 A.M. Presbyteral Council Meeting DIOCESAN Pastoral Center, Charlotte Sept. 10 – 4 P.M. Jubilee Celebration of Priestly Ordinations Mass of Thanksgiving St. Patrick Cathedral, Charlotte Sept. 13-14 Eucharistic Congress Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte

— Ninth annual Eucharistic Congress, “The Mystery of Faith: Open the Door to Christ”: Friday and Saturday, Sept. 13-14, at the Charlotte Convention Center. For details, see inside this week’s edition.

— Rachel’s Vineyard retreat weekend: Sept. 27-29. There is hope and healing following abortion. Sponsored by Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte. For details, contact Maggie Nadol at mnadol@charlottediocese. org.

ST. ANN CHURCH, 3635 Park Road

Sept. 18 – 7 P.M. Sacrament of Confirmation Sacred Heart Church, Brevard

— Solemn Requiem Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31. A Requiem Mass is a funeral Mass and is also known as the Mass for the Dead in the Extraordinary Form. A Requiem Mass can also be offered even if there isn’t a deceased person present.

Sept. 22 – Noon Mass for 40th Anniversary of parish Holy Cross Church, Kernersville

ST. Gabriel CHURCH, 3016 Providence road — Free Estate Planning Seminar: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12. Judy Smith, Diocese of Charlotte, presenter.

Call parish office to register at 704-364-5431.

ST. MATTHEW CHURCH, 8015 BALLANTYNE COMMONS PKWY.

Corrections n The name of permanent diaconate candidate Marcos Mejias was misspelled in the Aug. 16 story “15 men step closer to becoming deacons.” n The address for the permanent site of Christ the King High School was listed incorrectly in the Aug. 16 edition. The correct address is 2011 Crusader Way, Kannapolis, NC 28078.

We apologize for the errors.

— Extreme Edge Girl’s Retreat entitled “One World”: 10 a.m. Aug. 31 and 11:30 a.m. Sept. 1. All sixth- to eighth-grade girls are welcome to attend. For details, contact Theresa Benson at tbenson@ stmatthewcatholic.org.

— Called to be Mom: 10 a.m.-noon, Thursday, Sept.

12. Called to be Mom supports the vocation of motherhood by strengthening faith through various Scripture readings and catechetical books. For details, call Kerry Long at 704-243-6319.

— Protecting God’s Children workshop: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, in the Banquet Room. All volunteers must attend the workshop. Register at www.virtusonline.org.

St. Patrick Cathedral, 1621 Dilworth Road East — Second Annual Pray and Ole Fiesta for Our Lady of Le Leche: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7. Sign up to bring an authentic Spanish dish in honor of Our Lady.

Festivities will be in the Great Hall of the Family Life Center. To sign up, go to www.signupgenius.com and enter respectlife@stpatricks.org. For details, contact Tina at 704-846-7361.

— Annual Red Mass: 6 p.m. Sept. 26, celebrated by Bishop Peter J. Jugis. The Diocese of Charlotte’s 11th annual Red Mass brings together members of the legal community, including judges, attorneys, government officials and law enforcement for the opportunity to reflect on the God-given responsibilities of their profession. All are welcome.

— Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every Wednesday.

ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CHURCH, 1400 SUTHER ROAD — El Ministerio Hispano celebrara la misa del Divino Niño en Español: 7 p.m. Sabado, 7 de Septiembre.

Si quisieras ayudarnos de alguna otra manera comunícate a hispanicministry@stacharlotte.com o con Valentina Torres al 704-779-6470.

— “Rosary for Life”: Join the Respect Life group to pray each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., followed by Mass at 7 p.m. To participate, contact Gretchen Filz at gfilz10@ ses.edu or 704-919-0935.

St. Pius x church, 2210 N. Elm St. — Seasons of Hope: 1:45-4 p.m. Meets for six consecutive weeks, Sept. 29-Nov. 3. Any parishioner mourning the loss of a loved one is encouraged to attend. To register, call the parish office at 336-2724681.

HIGH POINT — Pro-Life Rosary to pray for an end to abortion: 9 a.m.

Saturday, Sept. 7, rain or shine, at 901 North Main St. and Sunset Drive in High Point. Parking available on site. For details, contact Jim Hoyng 336-882-9593 or Paul Klosterman 336-848-6835.

HUNTERSVILLE ST. MARK CHURCH, 14740 Stumptown Road — Dedication of a new Memorial for Life: 2:30 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 8. Reception will follow at 3 p.m. Hosted

by Father Roger Arnsparger, pastor. For details, contact Dexter Koehl at 704-894-9420.

— Young Adult Gathering: 8:30-9:30 p.m. every Sunday, in Room 200 in the Msgr. Kerin Family Center. These weekly gatherings include fellowship and study.

For details, contact Scott Fisher II 704-773-2664 or stfishe22@ncsu.edu.

— Catholic Athletes for Christ youth ministry: First and third Wednesdays of the month. Ministry provides an evening of fun, athletic activities, meals and featured speakers who address faith and athletics. For details, teens and parents can contact Tim Flynn, at 704-9480231 or stmarklifeteen@gmail.com.

MAGGIE VALLEY

CLEMMONS HOLY FAMILY CHURCH, 4820 KINNAMON ROAD — Natural Family Planning Introduction and Full Course: 1-5 p.m. Sept. 7. Topics include: Effectiveness of modern NFP, health risks of popular contraceptives, Church teaching on responsible parenting, and how to use NFP. Offered by Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte. RSVP to Batrice Adcock, MSN, at 704-3703230 or bnadcock@charlottediocese.org.

— Charismatic Prayer Group: 7:15 p.m. Mondays

GREENSBORO Our Lady of Grace Church, 2205 West Market St. — Scripture study for women entitled, “Walking with Purpose”: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11. For details, contact Patty Disney at pdisney01@icloud. com.

St. Paul the Apostle Church, 2715 Horse Pen Creek Road — Scripture study for women entitled, “Walking with Purpose”: 9:45-11:15 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12. For details, contact Mary Wells at wtwmew@yahoo.com.

ST. MARY CHURCH, 812 DUKE ST. — Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group “Servants of Light”: 10 a.m. Saturdays. Everyone welcome.

St. Margaret of Scotland church, 37 Murphy Drive — Holy Spirit Charismatic Prayer meeting: 7-8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 11. For details, contact the rectory at 828-926-0106.

MINT HILL ST. LUKE Church, 13700 Lawyers Road — Se estará ofreciendo algunas sesiones del programa “Protegiendo a los Niños de Dios”: 9 a.m. Sábado, 31 de Agosto. Las sessiones estan dirigidas a todo el público, pero en especial a todos los voluntarios dedicados al trabajo en todos los ministerios. Para inscribirse o obtener más información, comuníquese con Carlos Castañeda a 704-320-3454.

WINSTON-SALEM St. Leo the Great Church, 335 Springdale Ave. — Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University: 6-8 p.m.

Sept. 22.-Nov. 17. For details, contact Dan and Pam McVicker at 336-734-9415.

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Bishop Curlin Award winners announced SueAnn Howell Senior reporter

CHARLOTTE — A couple in Clemmons and a teenager in Charlotte are the recipients of the 2013 Bishop Curlin Award for their exemplary work in aiding the poor and performing corporal works of mercy.

Pattie Curran and her late husband Tom of Holy Family Church in Clemmons and Kevin Kirchner, a teen parishioner of St. Patrick Cathedral in Charlotte, were recently named the award winners by the Diocese of Charlotte’s Office of Youth Ministry.

“The award is given as an acknowledgement and commemoration of the ministry of pastoral care, a gift for which Bishop Curlin is well known and admired,” noted Paul Kotlowski, director of the diocesan youth ministry.

“The 2013 recipients are beautiful examples of Christian disciples who have taken to heart the instruction of Our Lord to feed the hungry: the Currans, by way of providing holiday meals for thousands of individuals and families in the Winston-Salem area, and Kevin Kirchner for organizing and running the parish food pantry.”

Pattie Curran, whose husband Tom passed away in March, has been active at Holy Family Church for more than 24 years. She and Tom worked with Gladys and Bob Vitelli, who initially ran the food outreach program at the parish. As time went on the Currans became more involved, volunteering to help with Saturday night dinners and the Thanksgiving and Christmas outreach programs in conjunction with Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte.

“I get great satisfaction,” Curran said of her parish work. “It’s very rewarding.

We always get more out of it than those we are helping. We have great volunteers – great people who come through every year. It brings the whole parish together. We couldn’t do it without the volunteers.”

Each recipient of the Bishop Curlin Award receives a plaque commemorating their work, and their names are added to the plaque in the Youth Ministry Office in the diocesan Pastoral Center in Charlotte.

Photos by Doreen Sugierski | Catholic News Herald

Hundreds of people from across the South gathered at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Charlotte Aug. 25 to hear Mass in Polish and English. Many wore traditional Polish costumes, sang traditional Polish hymns, and enjoyed Polish food during a special celebration after Mass. (Below left) Father Matt Nycz of Buffalo, N.Y., celebrated the Polish Mass and brought a relic of Blessed Pope John Paul II for veneration. (Bottom right) People get an up-close look at a replica image of Our Lady of Czestochowa, also known as the “Black Madonna.”

Hundreds turn out for Polish celebration Deacon James Witulski Special to the Catholic News Herald

CHARLOTTE — More than 600 people came from across the Carolinas, Florida, New York and Texas to attend a special Mass said in Polish and English at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Charlotte Aug. 25, as well as view a replica of the icon of Our Lady of Czestochowa and venerate a relic of Blessed Pope John Paul II. The bilingual Mass was celebrated

by Father Matt Nycz of Buffalo, N.Y., who also heard confessions for more than three hours from the large crowd of Catholics who had come to celebrate and learn more about Polish heritage.

Maria and Edward McKay of Midland called the Mass “Earth-moving, which held your attention. It made you focus on the painting (Icon of Our Lady of Czestochowa). It made me feel like I was in a holy place.”

Showcased at this year’s celebration was a relic of Blessed Pope John Paul II that Father Nycz brought with him. The relic is a tiny piece of cloth with a drop of the late pope’s blood from the day he was nearly fatally shot in 1981.

At Mass Father Nycz gave a powerful homily explaining the connection between Our Lady of Czestochowa and Blessed Pope John Paul II and how both have suffered, as has the nation of Poland throughout history.

Before the Mass, event organizer Mary Witulski explained why Our Lady of Czestochowa and Blessed Pope John Paul II are so important to the Polish people.

“It has been stated that being Polish cannot be separated from being Catholic. I would venture to add that being a Catholic Pole cannot be separated from having a devotion to Our Lady of Czestochowa, the Mother of Our Lord, Jesus Christ and to our future Saint Pope John Paul II. “This icon, the miraculous image of Our Lady of Czestochowa, also known as the ‘Black Madonna,’ bears the scars of the sword, and also a cut on her neck from an invading Tartar arrow. Her face is blackened from candlefire and symbolic dirt from the battles for the control of Poland. The icon carries the signs of Poland’s struggles and its victories over her foes. Our Lady holds her Child tenderly in her hands, as she holds the people of Poland. Throughout the ages, Our Lady of Czestochowa has been a rallying point of Polish faith and patriotism.”

Alesksandra Ejgird of Fort Mill, S.C., was pleased that Father Nycz delivered his homily in both Polish and English and said the Polish choir “was excellent and made the Polish feel very special.”

Father Nycz also heard confessions from 1:30 p.m. until dozens of people still in the confessional line were informed minutes before 3 that he had to prepare for Mass.

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Special collection Sept. 8-9 to support priest retirement fund SueAnn Howell Senior reporter

CHARLOTTE — Our priests give their lives for the service to the Church, spending countless hours ministering to the faithful, celebrating the sacraments, devoting hours to prayer and making sacrifices of penance for God’s holy people.

On Sept. 8-9, the faithful have an opportunity to give back to the men who have given their lives to the holy priesthood, by contributing to the annual Priests’ Retirement and Benefits Collection being taken up at every Mass in all parishes around western North Carolina.

The diocese is blessed to have 25 retired diocesan priests who currently benefit from the collection. The diocese also makes contributions to six religious order retirement funds for the 28 active religious order priests who have helped shepherd the influx of Catholics in our parishes.

To ensure proper funding for the current retirees and the 78 active priests expected to retire in the future, the total assessed amount to fund the Priests’ Retirement and Benefits Program for the 2013-2014 fiscal year is $2,187,000. That amount is broken down as follows: $997,000 for pension contributions for diocesan and religious priests’ retirement plans; $1,157,000 for retirement benefits expenses for retired diocesan priests’ health plans, and campaign expenses of approximately $33,000.

The amount assessed each parish is 3.5 percent of its annual offertory income. In most parishes, that amounts to slightly less than two times the regular weekend offertory.

This year’s priest jubilarians who are benefitting from this collection include: Monsignor Thomas R. Walsh (60 years); Father Richard T. McCue (55 years); Father James F. Hawker (50 years); and Father Edward J. Sheridan (50 years).

Recently retired priests Monsignor Richard Bellow, Father Kurt Fohn and Father George Kloster will also start receiving retirement benefits funded by this collection.

In addition to the collection, the faithful will have the opportunity to show their appreciation for our retired priests during an upcoming Mass honoring priest jubilarians.

Bishop Peter Jugis will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving for all of the 2013 priest jubilarians at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, at St. Patrick Cathedral in Charlotte. All are welcome.

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Carolina’s Catholic Family Day Día para las Familias Católicas de las Carolinas Saturday, September 28, 2013 park hours 10am–5:30pm

Sábado Septiembre 28, 2013

las horas del parquet de 10:00 a.m.a 5:30 p.m.

Come and Enjoy a day of fun and fellowship at Carowinds with your family and friends!

Ven y disfruta este tiempo de comunidad con tus familias y amigos.

40 per person ages 3 & up

40 por persona

$

$

incluyendo ninos de 3 anos para arriva.

Package includes Admission to Carowinds, Mass in the Theater from 10:30-11:45 and an all you can eat picnic lunch 12–1:00 the meal will have an abundance Southern Fried Chicken, All Beef Hot Dogs, Vegetarian, Baked Beans, Chips, Drinks and Cookies.

El paquete incluye la admisión para el parquet Carowinds, Misa con los tres obispos en el teatro a las 10:30 -11:45 y todo lo que pueda comer en el picnic de almuerzo.

Come and celebrate with the Catholic Bishops of the Carolina’s, as we gather for the 1st Annual Catholic Family Day at Carowinds

Ven y celebra con Los obispos Catolicos de las Carolinas al reunirnos para el primer dia anual de Familias Catolicas en carowinds Most Reverent Peter Joseph Jugis Bishop of Charlotte Name / Nombre Address/Direccion Email/ Correo Electronico

Phone number/ Telefono

40.00 per person x ________ = __________

$

Season Pass meals $12.00 per person x ________ = __________ Vegetarian meals needed

_____________________ Children two and under free

Complete the order form and mail with payments to: Diocese of Charlotte – Carolina’s Catholic Family Day 1123 S. Church Street Charlotte, NC 28203

The Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge Bishop of Raleigh

Make Checks Payable to Diocese of Charlotte Deadline for ordering tickets is September 13, 2013

For more information – visit www.charlottediocese.org Questions? Email pjkym@ymail.com (Director, Office of Youth Ministry) © Peanuts Worldwide LLC, Peanuts.com Cedar Fair Entertainment Company ® ©2013 Cedar Fair, L.P. CC13-195 ©2013 Dale Earnhardt, Inc. Intimidator™ takes its name from Dale Earnhardt, “the Intimidator”.

Most Reverent Robert E. Guglielmone Bishop of Charleston

Join the Carolinas bishops at Carowinds for the first Catholic Family Day Sept. 28 CHARLOTTE — The bishops of North and South Carolina invite all Catholics to attend the inaugural Carolinas Catholic Family Day on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Carowinds Amusement Park just south of Charlotte off Exit 90 on I-77.

Bishop Peter J. Jugis of Charlotte, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of the Diocese of Raleigh and Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone of the Diocese of Charleston, S.C., will attend this family event, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

They will concelebrate Mass in the theater at the park at 10:30 a.m.

There is a $40 admission fee for persons aged 3 and older, which covers admission to the amusement park and an all-you-can-eat picnic lunch. This cost is less Jugis than entry to the park alone. Families who already have Carowinds season passes need only pay $12 per person (the cost of the meal).

A completed registration form along with the admission fee is due by Friday, Sept.

13. All checks should be made payable to Diocese of Charlotte and mailed Burbidge to: Diocese of Charlotte – Carolinas Catholic Family Day, 1123 South Church St., Charlotte, NC 28203.

Go to www. catholicnewsherald. com to download the registration form. For more information, email Paul Kotlowski, director of youth ministry for the Guglielmone Diocese of Charlotte, at pjkym@ymail.com.

— SueAnn Howell, senior reporter

With rise in annulment cases, diocese adds to tribunal staff SueAnn Howell Senior reporter

CHARLOTTE — Two more priests have recently been added to the Diocese of Charlotte Tribunal in part to help handle annulment cases, which have increased in recent years.

The number of annulment cases has gone up as more people have moved into the diocese and as more people have sought to join or return to the Church.

Last year the diocesan tribunal handled 294 cases, up 86 percent from 10 years ago when it handled 158 cases, according to diocesan statistics. Part of the increase has been attributed to the “Catholics Come Home” campaign conducted throughout the diocese in 2011 and 2012.

Father Patrick Winslow, who also serves as pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Charlotte, and Father James Ebright, in residence at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Gastonia, have been assigned to the tribunal following lengthy training in canon, or Church, law.

“A number of years ago, Bishop (Peter) Jugis and I realized that we needed to ensure that a number of priests were trained in the practice of canon law, which requires that only clerics can act as sole judges in marriage cases. With this in mind both Father Ebright and later, Father Winslow, were asked to go study,” said Father John Putnam, who as judicial vicar oversees the work of the tribunal.

it is not uncommon The Church’s body that when someone of laws govern the approaches the Church life of the Church and for initiation, there may its members, Father be marriage issues that Putnam said, and each need to be resolved prior diocese has a tribunal to the celebration of the that acts as a court or sacraments. judicial system would.

“As societal “Each member of errors concerning the Christian faithful Winslow Ebright indissolubility and are afforded certain fidelity, among other rights and are bound issues, continue to to certain obligations. spread, it only stands to reason that the Whenever there is a question about services of the tribunal will be needed rights, obligations or their status in to respond to the needs of contemporary the Church, a member of the Christian men and women who want to celebrate a faithful is free to have those matters true Christian marriage.” resolved before a competent tribunal,” Father Putnam also noted, “Only a he said. cleric can serve as a single judge in a The diocesan tribunal handles cases marriage case, so we need priests to mostly concerning marriage, determining serve in this capacity. At present, both whether a couple entered into a valid Father Ebright and Father Winslow can marriage, he said. be appointed judge on a case-by-case “The Church is very clear about basis as needed. Until now the tribunal the indissolubility of a true Christian has employed judges from outside the marriage; therefore, when a question diocese to assist in processing marriage arises regarding whether or not a cases. Having licensed priests on staff particular marriage is truly a marriage locally will allow us to better allocate our as the Church understands it, a petitioner resources.” may approach the tribunal and have that Father Winslow is serving as “defender question answered in an authoritative of the bond,” a diocesan official charged way,” he said. with defending the validity of the “In this part of the country,” he said, marriage bond in annulment cases. “we often deal with those non-Catholics who are seeking to be received into the Church through the RCIA. Due to the culture and society in which we live, TRIBUNAL, SEE page 8A

Bishop Jugis names 3 new vicariate leaders for diocese CHARLOTTE — Bishop Peter J. Jugis has named new leaders for three regions of the Diocese of Charlotte: the Charlotte metro area, the Gastonia area, and the far western area of the diocese.

The regional leaders, called vicars forane, are priests who assist the bishop in the administration of a particular region of the diocese and provide spiritual and pastoral counsel to the other priests in that area. Each is responsible for a specific “vicariate forane,” or simply “vicariate,” which is a geographical subdivision of the diocese and which comprises the parishes located within that area.

The three new vicars forane are: n Father Timothy Reid, who has been appointed Vicar Forane of the Charlotte Vicariate. Father Reid is the pastor of St. Ann Church in Charlotte. He succeeds Monsignor Richard Bellow, who retired as pastor of St. Mark Church in Huntersville in July. n Father Herbert Burke, who has been appointed Vicar Forane of the Gastonia Vicariate. Father Burke is pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Forest City. He succeeds Father Roger Arnsparger, who recently moved from pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Church in Gastonia to pastor of St. Mark Church in Huntersville, and who also serves as the vicar of education for the Diocese of Charlotte. n Father Larry LoMonaco, who has been appointed Vicar Forane of the Smoky Mountain Vicariate.

Father LoMonaco is pastor of St. John

the Evangelist Church in Waynesville. He succeeds Father George Kloster, who retired in July as pastor of St. William Church in Murphy and Immaculate Heart of Mary Mission in Hayesville.

Their appointments are effective Aug. 21.

“The term ‘vicar forane’ Reid comes from Latin, meaning a representative (‘vicarius’) who is outside (‘foras’), because these priests were considered representatives of the bishop outside of the cathedral city. The office of vicar forane probably dates back to the fourth century when Christianity began to spread beyond the major cities to rural areas,” according to the blog “Canonically Speaking.”

“The 1917 Code of Canon Law mandated the establishment of vicars forane in every diocese. However, the understanding of this office experienced a pastoral renewal in the period following the Second Vatican Council,” according to the blog “Canonically Speaking.”

Canon law (555) describes the duties of a vicar forane as primarily “promoting and coordinating common pastoral activity in the vicariate,” involving all aspects of ministry, from social and charitable work to liturgical celebrations and catechetical efforts. He also supports his brother priests in their pastoral work – everything from ensuring that churches are properly maintained and liturgies beautifully celebrated to organizing ongoing formation and spiritual retreats. The

Burke

LoMonaco

initials “V.F.” following the name of the priest indicate his status as a vicar forane.

The Charlotte diocese has 10 vicariates.

The other vicars forane for the diocese are: n Albemarle: Father Peter Fitzgibbons, pastor of Our Lady of the Annunciation Church in Albemarle n Asheville: Father Wilbur Thomas, pastor of St. Lawrence Basilica in Asheville n Boone: Father John Hanic, pastor of St. John Baptist de la Salle Church in North Wilkesboro n Greensboro: Monsignor Anthony Marcaccio, pastor of St. Pius X Church in Greensboro n Hickory: Father Kenneth Whittington, pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Church in Morganton n Salisbury: Father John Putnam, pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Salisbury and judicial vicar for the Diocese of Charlotte n Winston-Salem: Father Michael Buttner, pastor of Holy Family Church in Clemmons — Catholic News Herald

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Father Daniel Carboy, former Concord pastor, passes away Aug. 22 (Right) Sister Gretchen Reintjes, CSJ, greets a familiar face during the appreciation dinner for her at St. Mary Church Aug. 7 in Greensboro.

(Below) Photos of Sister Gretchen Reintjes.

Photos provided by Joseph Rodriguez | Greensboro News & Record

Sister Gretchen says goodbye to Greensboro Jeri Rowe Greensboro News & Record

GREENSBORO — She sat up front, barely recognizable without her work-a-day uniform of a Catholic nun.

She wore a powder blue, ankle-length caftan, a gift from a friend.

She joked that the image on the front looked like a shaman. It wasn’t. When she heard it was a dancer, she let out a laugh that seemed to come from her toes.

Yes, she felt comfortable in this sanctuary of faces she knew.

They told stories, and from a front table at St. Mary Church, she listened. She joked that the tales felt like fabrications, and she emphasized to everyone present the need to write, call and keep in touch.

Really, though, she hated saying goodbye. Greensboro had become her home, and for many who know her, she had become its Mother Teresa.

She is Sister Gretchen, and she is More online something.

She would be walking down a hall at At www.newsLindley Elementary in her white habit, record.com: and some wide-eyed student would come See more photos up alongside her and ask, “Are you God?’’ from the community “No,’’ she’d respond. “But I’m the appreciation event for next best thing.’’

Sister Gretchen Reintjes.

Or, she would be on her way to a gathering with African friends on Thanksgiving and she’d find herself lost along North Church Street. She slipped into a roadside bar to ask for directions and walked into a roomful of men.

They stared at her. Backlit against a setting sun pouring through the door, she realized all they saw was a silhouette of her flowing robes. She saw it in their eyes: fear. Right then, she felt it. She felt like John Wayne.

“This is a raid!’’ she told the befuddled crowd.

She got her directions.

Then there’s her run-in with a repairman. His name was Charlie.

She was helping an immigrant family who needed their leaky ceiling fixed on a Friday afternoon, and from the cab of his utility truck, she heard Charlie radio his supervisor and talk about a “loony nun.’’

Sister Gretchen climbed into the cab, and she got on the radio.

“This is the loony nun,’’ she told the supervisor, “and I’m telling

you to get yourself out here and do it right away or I’m calling the police!’’

“Well, Charlie,’’ the supervisor told him.

“You did it this time.’’

The ceiling got repaired – that day.

So many stories. Now, they’re memories. Sister Gretchen is gone.

She left Aug. 9 for Minnesota, her home state, to live in a retirement community for nuns.

She hated to leave because she felt she had some unfinished business in the city where she had lived for 21 years.

But life had gotten tough. She had stopped driving, and in April, she nearly lost her left leg below the knee. She had just delivered a card to her neighbor when she was walking down a set of steps without a railing, lost her balance and fell. Her shin bone twisted like a piece of wood.

Four months later, she has two scars and an L-shaped metal pin in her left shin. Ask her about it – the accident, the hurt, the cane she uses to walk – and she’ll lean forward and look over her glasses with a mischievous glint in her blue eyes.

“You want to see my leg?’’

That’s Sister Gretchen. And that’s how everyone knows her.

No, not by her whole name, Sister Gretchen Reintjes. She used that when she wrote her letters to the editor. Everywhere else, people of every faith, race or ethnicity, know her simply by two words: Sister Gretchen.

She is the tiny woman with the tiny voice. She is the namesake of an award given by UNCG’s Center for New North Carolinians. She is the fierce advocate for the disenfranchised, the marginalized and the poor – often silent and invisible in Greensboro. They weren’t ever silent or invisible to her.

She became a one-person social services outreach ministry. She worked with AIDS patients and helped the city’s living rainbow of immigrants.

She helped them pay their bills, drove them to medical and dentist SISTER, SEE page 8A

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — Redemptorist Father Daniel John Carboy died Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013, in Timonium, Md. He was 73.

Father Carboy served as pastor of St. James the Greater Catholic Church in Concord from 1993 to 1999.

A wake service was held Aug. 26, 2013, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in New Smyrna Beach, Fla. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Aug. 27, 2013, at Sacred Heart Church. Burial followed at Edgewater-New Smyrna Cemetery in Edgewater, with military honors conducted by members of the American Legion Post 285 of Edgewater.

Father Carboy was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Carboy on Nov. 6, 1939.

He professed his first vows on Aug. 2, 1961, and he was ordained a Redemptorist priest on June 19, 1966, at St. Alphonsus Church in Esopus, N.Y. He served as a chaplain in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a lieutenant colonel after 20 years of service during the Vietnam era.

Upon retirement from the Armed Forces, Father Carboy served in the Redemptorists of Baltimore Province’s Vice Province of Richmond, which included service in parishes in North Carolina and Virginia.

Father Carboy ministered in the Diocese of Charlotte from 1993 to 1999 as pastor of St. James Church in Concord and St. Joseph Church in Kannapolis.

He ministered in the Diocese of Richmond from 2008 to 2010 at St. Joseph Church in Hampton, Va., and at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church in Fort Monroe, Va. He served as rector at St. Alphonsus Villa, a senior and assisted living community in New Smyrna Beach, from 2005 to 2008.

In 2011, Father Carboy celebrated his 50th anniversary of priesthood.

Survivors include two sisters, Ann Marie Carboy of Brooklyn and Frances Jessnick (and her husband Ken) of Staten Island, N.Y.; and several nephews and nieces.

Dudley Funeral Home of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., was in charge of the arrangements.

— Daytona Beach News-Journal, with the Catholic News Herald contributing

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SISTER:

At age 19, Gretchen did. Now, at age 79, Sister Gretchen hangs up the habit.

“This is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do,’’ she told a friend.

At an appreciation potluck lunch recently at St. Mary’s, Sister Gretchen’s habits were draped across a set of chairs near the front, a metaphor of her 60 years of service. Those threads were her.

A step away was an array of framed photos. Two steps away was a laptop computer showing picture after picture of a life well-lived.

Sister Gretchen at the beach.

Sister Gretchen in the kitchen.

Sister Gretchen with her friends.

Sister Gretchen with more friends.

Sister Gretchen with her sign, “Blessed Are the Peacemakers,’’ at an anti-war rally in Washington, D.C. “I knew I wouldn’t be happy if I didn’t do God’s will,’’ she said last week. “That was ingrained in me.’’

At the lunch, many of her friends spoke. Some teared up. They talked about her energy, her laugh, her love for people, and how she taught them to live in a community of purpose, intent on doing the right thing.

Then came the excerpt read from the back of a book.

“At the end of life we will not be judged by how many diplomas we have received, how much money we have made or how many great things we have done.

“We will be judged by, ‘I was hungry and you gave me something to eat. I was naked and you clothed me. I was homeless and you took me in.’ ’’ The book was “Mother Teresa: Words To Love By.’’ Sister Gretchen knows those words, and they’re etched on her heart.

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appointments and helped them learn how to navigate the city’s confusing matrix of social service agencies.

She got around in a light-gray Impala whose rear was wall-papered with bumper stickers that included a peace sign, “I (Heart) Obamacare” and “Torture Is Not A Family Value.’’ In her car, she always kept a stack of dollar bills.

So, whenever she saw someone homeless standing on a corner, she would fold the dollar lengthwise and hand it to them out her window.

“You don’t know what they’ll do with that dollar!’’ a friend once told her.

“Of course I don’t,’’ she responded.

“It’s none of my business what they do with it. But this is what I do.’’

Sister Gretchen inherited that sense of social justice from her parents. Her dad was a mechanic; her mother, a postmistress of Big Lake, Minn., a town of 350 then. Before the Postal Service job, her mom taught in a one-room schoolhouse.

Gretchen was raised Catholic, taught to embrace all kinds of ideas, and graduated as salutatorian in a high school class of seven. In an enclave of Germans and Swiss, Norwegians and French Canadians, she got inspired by the poetry of Langston Hughes and the fiction of Richard Wright.

Afterward, she told her dad she wanted to marry a Negro.

“You can’t do that, dear, you don’t know any,’’ he told his only daughter, his youngest child.

“You could do anything you want,’’ her mom told her. “You could enter the convent if you want to.’’

— Reprinted with permission from the Greensboro News & Record

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One abortion facility closes permanently, Asheville clinic reopens CHARLOTTE — One abortion clinic shut down by state regulators in July has reopened, while a second abortion clinic also shut down in July has decided to close permanently.

Femcare Inc. of Asheville reopened last week after regulators with the state Department of Health and Human Services found that problems previously found inside the clinic had been corrected.

The Baker Clinic for Women in Durham will remain permanently closed. It was open only six months before DHHS inspectors found violations in its blood testing procedures and ordered it to close July 5. Its owner Dr. John H. Baker voluntarily surrendered his operating license Aug. 21, saying he would not appeal the closure.

Femcare Inc., the only abortion clinic in Asheville and the only North Carolina abortion clinic regulated by stricter outpatient surgery center regulations, had its license revoked July 31 by DHHS after inspectors discovered dirty operating

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“He is also working on a special project for Bishop Jugis regarding particular law for the diocese, which was the topic of his licentiate thesis at Catholic University of America,” Father Putnam said.

Father Ebright is responsible for evaluating the merits of marriage cases by reviewing them for grounds and ensuring

rooms and tattered anesthesia equipment during a surprise inspection. Inspectors returned on Aug. 20 and 21 and found that the problems had been corrected.

Prior to July, DHHS had revoked an abortion clinic’s operating license just twice over the past two decades, and both times that clinic – A Preferred Women’s Health Center in Charlotte – was allowed to reopen a few days after promising to correct the problems.

Under a new state law passed this summer, DHHS has been directed to review its regulations for abortion clinics, which have not been updated since 1994, and align them with stricter regulations for outpatient surgery centers. The new law takes effect Oct. 1.

— Catholic News Herald

More online

At www.catholicnewsherald.com: Read more about the problems found at Femcare, the Baker Clinic and A Preferred Women’s Health Center, and what state inspectors have been doing about them

that there is sufficient evidence to proceed to a judicial trial. He is also reviewing the tribunal operating system and considering other options for greater efficiency and compliance with developments in technology, Father Putnam said.

Working under Father Putnam’s leadership, along with Father Winslow and Father Ebright, is a lay staff of four people in the Diocese of Charlotte Pastoral Center in Charlotte, as well as annulment contacts appointed at every parish across the diocese.

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That day he was in the confessional for more than three hours – a testimony to this Mass and the influence of Our Lady and her Polish pope.

After Mass, Father Nycz continued hearing confessions while others processed from the church to the chapel where Blessed Pope John Paul II’s relic was displayed for veneration, flanked by Knights of Columbus.

After the seemingly endless line of people reverenced the relic, they entered Aquinas Hall, where St. Thomas Aquinas Parish volunteers served the food that the Mass-goers had brought for others to enjoy.

Mary Witulski called organizing this annual Mass “a labor of love.”

“I’m not the ‘volunteering type,’ but my Polish heritage is so close to my heart that I just started contacting others and people were just as excited as I was. Polish restaurants and delis such as A Taste of Europe Polish Cuisine and Zygmas offered food. Many people who attended the Mass brought Polish food for others to share after the Mass.

“It was a labor of love for many people who love their Polish heritage, people who love Our Lady, people who love Blessed Pope John Paul II, and people of different nationalities who appreciate other cultures. They embrace the words of Blessed Pope John Paul II, who said, ‘If you know one culture, you know no culture.’

All glory goes to God as we strove to bring

The Blessed Pope John Paul II relic is a tiny piece of cloth with a drop of the late pope’s blood from the day he was nearly fatally shot in 1981. honor to Our Lady of Czestochowa and our future Polish Saint Pope John Paul II.“ As I said in my words prior to the final blessing at Mass, “As you can see, this Mass is a labor of love by many people, and we thank you, for being here today, whether you are Polish born, of Polish heritage, or just appreciate another culture, or are here because of your love for Our Lady and Blessed Pope John Paul II. “Dziekuje. Bog zaplac!” (“Thanks. A heartfelt thanks!”)

Deacon James Witulski serves at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Charlotte. His wife Mary Witulski organized the annual Polish celebration.

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Washington, D.C., the members of the Supreme Court join the president and members of Congress in the celebration of the Red Mass.

Religious freedom march planned

In Brief All are welcome to upcoming Red Mass in Charlotte CHARLOTTE — Bishop Peter Jugis will celebrate the 11th annual Red Mass in the Diocese of Charlotte at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept.

26, at St. Patrick Cathedral in Charlotte.

The Red Mass is celebrated annually throughout the United States in conjunction with the opening session of the U.S. Supreme Court. This special Mass gives all attending members of the legal community, including judges, attorneys, government officials and law enforcement, the opportunity to reflect on the God-given responsibilities of their profession. All are welcome to attend.

The first recorded Red Mass, a special Mass for members of the legal profession, was celebrated in Paris in 1245. For many centuries it was held in the chapel of the Order of Advocates, La Sainte Chapelle. In certain localities of France, the Red Mass was celebrated in honor of St. Ives, the patron saint of lawyers.

In England, the tradition began around 1310 during the reign of King Edward II. The entire Bench and the Bar attended the Red Mass at the opening of each term of court. The priests and the judges of the High Court wore red robes; thus, the Eucharistic celebration became popularly known as the Red Mass.

In keeping with our country’s rich tradition of religious freedom and diversity, the Red Mass has continued in the United States. The first Red Mass was held at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Detroit in 1877. Each year in

CHARLOTTE — A march for religious liberty and prayer vigil will be held starting at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 30, starting outside the Diocese of Charlotte Pastoral Center at 1123 South Church St. The march will continue to the corner of Trade and Tryon streets, where speakers will include Father Benjamin Roberts, pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Monroe. The march will proceed to the Charles Jonas Federal Building at 401 West Trade St., where the rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Litany for Religious Freedom will be prayed. All are welcome.

The conference was hosted by the Archdiocese of San Francisco and the Dioceses of Oakland, San Jose and Santa Rosa. Pictured are representatives who attended from all five dioceses in the Atlanta Province, which is comprised of the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the Dioceses of Charlotte and Raleigh; Charleston, S.C.; and Savannah, Ga. The theme of this year’s conference was multicultural issues in the Church. Topics ranged from multicultural awareness to background checks in other countries and bringing international priests into our culture. A survivor group presented an overview of San Francisco’s Seven Point Survivor Outreach Program.

Speakers included Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco, Dr. Francesco Cesareo and Dr. Angelo Giardino of the National Review Board, Deacon Bernie Nojadera and Mary Jane Doerr of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection, and Maria del Mar Muñoz-Visoso, executive director of the USCCB’s Secretariat for Cultural Diversity in the Church.

— Terri Wilhelm, human resources director for the Diocese of Charlotte

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of the Knights of Columbus installed 20132014 officers July 27. Capuchin Franciscan Father Andrew Nowak of Sacred Heart Church in Brevard conferred blessings on the group.

Pictured with Father Nowak and District Deputy David Wilson are the new officers (from left): Jerry Siemann, Ed Becker, Ray Danahy, Jack Scroi, John Flynn, Mike Nelson, Ray Stadnick, Tom Fortner, Ray Norris, Bill Vegeler and Chuck Rose.

— Dorice Narins

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SAN FRANCISCO — Diocesan Safe Environment and victim assistance coordinators from across the United States, including representatives from the Diocese of Charlotte, attended the annual National Safe Environment and Victim Assistance Coordinators Conference in San Francisco July 13-16.

Diocese of Charlotte IT Support Specialist/System Engineer POSITION SUMMARY: Provides level I, level II support for end-users. Provides technical support on computer and network issues at the Mecklenburg Area Catholic School System and Diocese of Charlotte. Serves as a Project Team Member for technology projects. Works with various Diocesan departments offering technology solutions that align with the strategic direction of the IT Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Deliver Help Desk support for diocesan employees; Perform level II technical support for Mecklenburg Area Catholic School System; Ensure network connectivity at servers, switches, and end-user locations when applicable; Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; Network printer setup and troubleshooting; Possess basic knowledge of Apple products; Ability to subnet a network and use DHCP EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: Preferred candidates will have a 4-year degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Networking, or equivalent experience; Minimum of 3 years providing PC support; Minimum of 3 years troubleshooting computer and network issues; A+ Certification a must

Qualified individuals will send resume to: itdirector@charlottediocese.org

Upcoming Days of Reflection Join Catholic Charities for an opportunity to gather with other seniors from around the diocese to deepen and share one’s faith. Days of Reflection provide the chance to experience the inspiring power of God’s love and be nourished by His word as one continues a life-long journey of faith.

• September 24 – Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church, Charlotte Msgr. John McSweeney presents The Gift of You – Spiritual Gifts • October 17 – Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Brevard Fr. David Brzoska presents Storytelling the Foundation of Our Faith: God is an Event, Not a Thing • October 29 – Catholic Conference Center, Hickory Fr. Ed Sheridan presents Simplicity, Humility: Realistic and Helpful in Our Lives?

Visit the website for more information or contact Sandra Breakfield at 704.370.3220 or sabreakfield@charlottediocese.org or call 704.370.3228.

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Christ the King High School opens in permanent home Ribbon cutting, blessing, celebration mark special day SueAnn Howell Senior reporter

KANNAPOLIS — Aug. 24 was a picture-perfect day for the culmination of years of prayer, planning and hard work that it took to envision and establish the Diocese of Charlotte’s newest school, Christ the King High School.

Bishop Peter J. Jugis, a jumbo pair of Crusader blue scissors in hand, joyfully cut the ribbon in front of the new school and proceeded to go room by room blessing the new facility, which is now home to the third Catholic high school in the diocese.

Diocesan staff joining Bishop Jugis for the official ribbon cutting ceremony were: Father Roger Arnsparger, vicar of education; Dr. Janice Ritter, superintendent of schools; Mike Ford, marketing director for Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools; Bill Weldon, chief financial officer; Dr. Dan Dolan, principal of Christ the King High School; and principals from other Catholic schools in the Charlotte metropolitan area.

Also joining the celebration were Kannapolis Mayor Robert Misenheimer, City Council members Gene McCombs and Randy Cauthen, and other local dignitaries. Representatives from Rodgers Builders and the architectural firm Boudreaux Group, as well as clergy,

religious and MACS donors who helped fund the project – including Patti and George Fulford, who funded the gymnasium – were also there.

After the ribbon-cutting, Danny Hogan, president of the high school’s student government, welcomed the hundreds of people present for what was billed as a “Welcome Home” celebration.

“The dream of Christ the King has been a long time in the making, and we the student body are all so grateful for all the hard work and dedication involved in making this dream a reality,” Hogan said. “We are blessed to have this incredible learning facility.”

“It takes a lot of people and resources to mobilize behind a single vision and turn that vision into reality,” added Dolan. “Every single one of you here today deserves our thanks.”

The principal especially thanked Bishop Jugis for his courageous and visionary leadership that made the construction of the high school possible.

Ritter acknowledged that “the opening of the permanent campus for Christ the King Catholic High School marks the culmination of a dream that began over six years ago.

The dream was to bring a Catholic high school opportunity to families north of Charlotte.

“Numerous individuals worked extremely hard to make

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this a reality with the opening of this beautiful facility on 100-plus acres that will allow us to grow in the future, and make this special kind of an education available to those families.”

One of those individuals was Father Arnsparger, who assisted Bishop Jugis as he blessed the new school.

“It’s been a great thing to see the creativity of our school here,” Father Arnsparger said, “with a program that is innovative and open, using not just the latest technology but the philosophy of education and how to get students to think – teaching people to think precedes giving them something to think about.

“The philosophy and the logic, as we begin, helps us to be able to understand God’s magnificent world, the HIGH SCHOOL, SEE page 12A

Asheville Catholic School dedicates remodeled library Tim Reid Correspondent

ASHEVILLE — Asheville Catholic School formally dedicated the remodeled Sister Anita Sheerin Library and Media Center Aug. 19 in memory of the religious sister who meant so much to the school’s students and faculty.

“Sister Anita was a gentle soul. Hers was a life of service, a life of faith, a life of love,” said Father Patrick Cahill, administrator of Asheville Catholic School and pastor of St. Eugene Church in Asheville, during the dedication ceremony.

Parents and supporters raised more than $50,000 at the school’s annual Spring Fling fund-raiser to honor Sister Anita’s memory and give the library a dramatic makeover.

It included new carpet, furniture, shelves and greatly expanded access to electronic

learning devices.

Asheville Catholic’s Principal Michael Miller welcomed parents and students to the Aug. 19 ceremony dedicating the remodeled and renamed library and media center.

The work done so far represents just the first phase of a larger improvement project, Miller said.

“We are also in the process of purchasing new technology for our students to use,” he noted. “This technology includes tablets/ereaders, a SMART board or Apple TV, as well as new electronic resources for students and teachers to use.”

During the dedication ceremony, Deacon Mike Zboyovski of St. Eugene Church read passages from the Bible that exemplified Sister Anita’s life of Christian love and service. Shonra McManus, the school librarian and media director, then showed

visitors the new features of the library.

A native of Philadelphia, Sister Anita taught at Catholic schools throughout North Carolina, as well as New York and Florida. Professed with the Sisters of Mercy for 62 years, she served in later years as chaplain at Mission/St. Joseph hospitals and pastoral associate at St. Eugene Parish. She passed away in 2012.

Occupying a special place in the remodeled library is the hand-carved statue of Our Lady of Mercy that Sister Anita kept with her wherever she lived.

Fellow Mercy Sister Carmen Cruz attended the library dedication, recalling that she and Sister Anita “grew up together” as young women religious.

Sister Carmen remembered Sister Anita as “a very fun-loving person. She enjoyed life to the fullest, and she was very forgiving.”

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Deacon Michael Zboyovski of St. Eugene Church reads from the Gospel at dedication of Asheville Catholic School’s Sister Anita Sheerin Media Center and Library.

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FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

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SALISBURY — First-grade students at Sacred Heart School pray at the Back to School Morning Assembly.

CHARLOTTE — Father Frank O’Rourke welcomed new families to St. Gabriel School.

Pictured Father O’Rourke talks to a kindergarten student during the first day of school.

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GREENSBORO — Our Lady of Grace School fifth-graders Emma Myers, Anna Claire Tysinger, Emma Moore, Farrah Wilde and Madison Aye greet each other on the first day of the 2013-’14 school year.

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WINSTON-SALEM — Father Brian Cook led students at St. Leo School in a beautiful first school Mass of the year.

Father Cook stressed faith, knowledge, service and respect as the top four goals of how students live their lives at school and outside of school.

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After Bishop Jugis offered prayers of blessing for the school and those who will study and work there, he walked from room to room sprinkling holy water. He gave everyone a blessing during his closing remarks, and then the building was opened for tours.

Virginia Bond, former admissions director for MACS, was on hand for the ceremony and tour. “It is a dream come true for so many parents. When I started with MACS 18 years ago, I used to get phone calls almost every day from families north of Charlotte asking, ‘When are we going to build a Catholic high school in the north?’ And here it is. I’m very excited for the families.� “We are so pleased that our bishop had enough faith in this community to open a new Catholic high school, and although there were times several years ago when it looked like it may never happen, we always had faith that our prayers would be answered,� added Debi White, whose family has been a part of the new high school from its start in 2011 in a temporary facility in Mooresville. “We are filled with such emotion and are so very grateful that Christ the King is here to stay!�

The new location at 2011 Crusader Way in Cabarrus County is just east of Huntersville between I-77 and I-85 near Kannapolis. The school sits on a 100acre campus and features a chapel, eight

classrooms, two science labs, an art room, gymnasium and cyber cafÊ – an area where students can socialize, study and eat together. Comfortable seating throughout the building allows for small group discussions or informal study areas. Two outdoor patios also give students a place to learn and appreciate the beautiful campus.

In his remarks during the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Dolan summarized what the new Christ the King High School means to him: It is “a place where students will learn to take ownership of their faith and believe sincerely; a place where they will grow intellectually and learn to think critically; and a place where they will learn to serve others in the name of Christ, our King.�

What are Christ the King students saying about their new school?

Patrick Blattner: “It’s real exciting. It feels like it’s growing.�

Patricia Selzer: “We’ve wanted this for a while and now it’s actually happening!�

Katie Keehne: “It’s cool, but it’s different because we were in the other building last year.

Half of my high school was in the other building and now the other half will be here.�

Thomas Selzer: “I think it’s great being here!

It’s been a long journey. I’m looking forward to having more room to do different things.�

Jimmy Loftin: “I think it’s very interesting and cool. I’m excited about the new space, the bigger classrooms, the new equipment and the technology we have.�

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In Brief SI recognizes Charlotte Catholic grad CHARLOTTE — Jane Cline, a recent graduate of Charlotte Catholic High School, was recently recognized in Sports Illustrated for her performance on the soccer field. In its “Faces in the Crowd� section, SI said Cline “scored 75 goals, the third-most in North Carolina history, to lead the nation this season. She also had 17 assists.� She “was named MVP of the state-title-winning squad as a sophomore and last season led the Cougars to the Class 3A championship game. The Mecklenburg County and Charlotte Observer player of the year, she is a three-time all-state selection.� Cline is attending Appalachian State University this fall.

We welcome your school’s news! Please email news and photos to Editor Patricia L. Guilfoyle at plguilfoyle@ charlottediocese.org.

Forgiveness and Healing Following Abortion Catholic Charities can help men and woman who have experienced abortion begin their healing journey. Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend Retreat creates a healing environment of prayer and forgiveness. The retreat works to reconnect individuals to themselves, their friends, and family and to realize God’s ever present love.

The next Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat is September 27 in Charlotte.

Visit our website or rachelsvineyard.org for more information or contact Maggi at 704.370.3229/mnadol@charlottediocese.org.

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n Sunday, Sept. 1, 10 p.m. (EWTN) “Franciscan University Presents – Why Marriage Matters.” Host Michael Hernon along with Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn talk with Dr. Patrick Fagan about the Catholic perspective on marriage.

In theaters

n Monday, Sept. 2, 6:30 p.m. (EWTN) “Bread of Life.” A look inside the belief and practice surrounding the Holy Eucharist through engaging interviews with Catholic priests. n Wednesday, Sept. 4, 6:30 p.m. (EWTN) “Mass for Servant of God, Father Vincent Capodanno.” This Eucharistic celebration, broadcast live from the crypt church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., honors slain Navy chaplain and Medal of Honor winner Father Vincent Capodanno.

‘The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones’ After her mother (Lena Headey) disappears in mysterious circumstances, a Brooklyn teen (Lily Collins) discovers that she is part of a race of half-human, half-angel spiritual warriors. Aided by her mortal best friend (Robert Sheehan) and three newfound allies of her own kind (Jamie Campbell Bower, Jemima West and Kevin Zegers) she sets off in pursuit of the powerful Grail-like vessel that Mom had been secretly guarding for years, recovery of which she hopes will lead to their reunion. While the heroine of director Harald Zwart’s derivative fantasy adventure – adapted from the first in a series of best-sellers by Cassandra Clare – is certainly on the side of goodness, a number of elements make her story completely unsuitable for young viewers. They include not only a higher volume of mayhem than is usual for the genre, but storylines that stray into territory many parents will find inappropriate. A potentially confusing treatment of religion, occult and other mature themes.

CNS: A-III (adults); MPAA: PG-13

‘Blue Jasmine’ Writer-director Woody Allen presents a variation on Tennessee Williams’ classic play “A Streetcar Named Desire” in this depressing tale of a Park Avenue socialite (Cate Blanchett in a bravura performance) fallen on hard times.

She’s lost everything due to her philandering husband’s (Alec Baldwin) Ponzi-like fraud which has not only destroyed the fortunes of his investors, but landed him in jail and her on the street. Delusional and demented, she finds shelter in the San Francisco home of her sister (Sally Hawkins). There, as she slowly descends into madness, she upends the lives of everyone around her, casting out her sibling’s mechanic boyfriend (Bobby Cannavale) while trying to snare a wealthy diplomat (Peter Sarsgaard) as a potential husband. Cohabitation, implied nonmarital sexual activity, much profane and crude language.

CNS: L (limited adult audience); MPAA: PG-13

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Charlotte Dominican Sister Marie Jeanette Lewis is one of 20 voices of the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist on their debut CD, ‘Mater Eucharistiae.’

Dominican sisters release chart-topping debut CD Local Sister Marie Jeanette lends voice to ‘Mater Eucharistiae’ SueAnn Howell Senior reporter

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The debut CD “Mater Eucharistiae” by the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist rocketed to the top spot on the classical music charts less than a week after its debut Aug. 13, and a former Charlotte parishioner is among the 20 voices featured on the sacred music album.

Dominican Sister Marie Jeanette Lewis, a former parishioner of St. Ann Church in Charlotte and the daughter of Craig and Kathleen Lewis of Davidson, was one of 20 sisters from the Ann Arbor convent selected to the choir for the production of the 15song CD. She sings second soprano on the new CD and credits her singing in the children’s Latin Choir, performing at the Diocese of Charlotte Eucharistic Congress in the fall, with helping her develop her vocals.

Sister Marie Jeanette joined the Dominican order last year and is now in her apostolic year of the novitiate in the motherhouse in Ann Arbor, which is bursting at the seams with vocations – 110 sisters. The religious community is growing so much that some of the sisters will stay in a former Capuchin friary in Huntington, Ind., that has been renovated for their temporary use while they raise funds to build another priory in Texas.

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by Dr. Scott Piper, assistant professor Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of of Music in Voice at the University of the Eucharist, and purchase a CD to benefit Michigan. He interviewed the sisters in their ministry. the novitiate and conducted auditions, selecting the voices that best blended At www.cbsnews.com/video/ together for the CD. watch/?id=50153341n: Watch “I was really excited and humbled,” the sisters, including Sister Marie Sister Marie Jeanette said of her selection Jeanette, and their popular CD featured on to the choir. “It has been an entire group CBS “This Morning” Aug. 20. effort. The entire novitiate has been working with Dr. Piper, focusing on getting better.”

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n Wednesday, Sept. 4, 9:30 p.m. (EWTN) “Saint Peter – Part 1.” The story of the life of St. Peter, the man chosen by Jesus Christ to lead His Church as the first pope. n Thursday, Sept. 5, 6:30 p.m. (EWTN) “Mother Teresa – All For Jesus – A Carrier of God’s Love.” After a brief introduction of his background, Father Leo Maasburg shares memories of how he first came to meet Blessed Teresa of Calcutta and then became a part of her global ministry. n Saturday, Sept. 7, 5 p.m. (EWTN) “Seelos – Tirelss Intercessor.” A Redemptorist priest of surpassing kindness and availability, Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos was a 19th-century immigrant to America. Explore Seelos’ life, revealing his exceptional giftedness as a confessor and spiritual director. n Sunday, Sept. 8, 5:30 p.m. (EWTN) “Our Lady in Scripture and Tradition – Mary, Queen of All Saints.” Father Andrew Apostoli explains how the saints venerated Mary because of Jesus, and because Jesus directs us to His Mother and has joined her in a very special way in the plan of salvation. n Monday, Sept. 9, 6:30 p.m. (EWTN) “Mother Teresa – All for Jesus – In the Eyes of God We are All Lepers.” Father Leo Maasburg discusses the background of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, her efforts to champion the lepers, and her special devotion to the Miraculous Medal. n Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2 p.m. (EWTN) “Saint Peter – Part 2.” The story of the life of St. Peter, the man chosen by Jesus Christ to lead His Church as the first pope. n Friday, Sept. 13, 4:30 p.m. (EWTN) “Who is Pope Francis.” The life and ministry of Pope Francis before and after his papal election. As cardinal of Buenos Aires, he traveled by city public transportation, washed the poor’s feet, and reached out to youth. These events shaped his charism as a great teacher. n Friday, Sept. 13, 5:30 p.m. (EWTN) “Before He Was Pope – The Interview.”

Host Pepe Alonso interviews thenCardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Buenos Aires on his life of prayer and topics of interests related to the Church.

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Janette Jones of Kankakee, Ill., holds up a sign as she listens to speakers addressing crowds along the reflecting pool at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., Aug. 24. People gathered for the National Action to Realize the Dream, one of several events marking the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington.

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March on Washington anniversary draws crowds to make ‘Dream’ reality Mark Pattison Catholic News Service

WASHINGTON, D.C. — By the thousands they came to the National Mall in Washington, people of all ages, races and religions, to stand in the shadow of the Lincoln Memorial Aug. 24, just as hundreds of thousands had done 50 years earlier.

In 1963, those at the March on Washington were galvanized by the words of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., whose “I Have a Dream” speech electrified a nation and pushed it, sometimes against its will, to guarantee civil rights to all Americans.

In 2013, participants in the commemoration took note of how far America has come in the past half-century, but also acknowledged how far America has to go.

While the original march had as its tagline “For Jobs and Freedom,” the Aug. 24 anniversary event’s informal tagline was “jobs, justice and freedom.”

The program in 1963 had 15 speakers, including three prayers – one of them an invocation by then-Archbishop Patrick O’Boyle of Washington. In contrast, the Aug. 24 event had more than four hours of speakers, most of them limited to two minutes before the music swelled and the microphone was cut.

That allowed for a broader palette of issues to be raised, including immigration reform, women’s rights, gay rights and “Trayvon’s Law,” an effort to reverse “stand your ground” laws in states. The effort is named for Trayvon Martin, the teen whose killer was acquitted in July by a jury instructed on Florida’s stand-your-ground law.

“Both Martins – King and Trayvon – were unjustly profiled,” said Michael Eric Dyson, a sociology professor at Georgetown University and one of the march’s first speakers.

Clayola Brown, the first woman president of the A. Philip Randolph Institute, said the 2013 march was about “jobs, justice and freedom, the same topics as they were then.” The institute is named for the man who first conceived of a march on Washington in 1941 to pressure President Franklin Roosevelt to end hiring discrimination by the federal government and headed the 1963 march.

Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., a Catholic who is House

minority leader, said of King, “He would want us to honor him by realizing his dream.” She added that Congress needed to amend the 1964 Voting Rights Act, considered by many to be the capstone of the civil rights movement.

A key portion of the act was struck down in June by the Supreme Court.

Pelosi reminded the crowd of King’s warning against “the drug of gradualism” and how it needed to be replaced by “the fierce urgency of now.”

The Rev. Joseph Lowery, a United Methodist minister who worked in the civil rights struggles of the 1950s and 1960s and who followed King as head of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, spoke near the program’s end, seated in a wheelchair.

Noting that there are African Americans serving as president and as attorney general, Rev. Lowery, 91, said, “Everything has changed, and nothing and changed.

That’s how it is in America.”

“We go back home to complete the unfinished task. ...

We’ve come a long way, but we’ve got a long, long way to go.” He then led the crowd in a chant: “We come up here to commemorate, but we go back home to agitate.”

The group Catholic Democrats used Holy Redeemer Church in Washington as a staging point to travel en masse to the march. The organization also cosponsored with Pax Christi USA and Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good an Aug. 25 forum at Holy Redeemer, “A Catholic Conversation on Race, Religion, and the March on Washington,” featuring Labor Secretary Thomas Perez; Ralph McCloud, director of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development; John Carr, director of Georgetown University’s Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life; Sister Patricia Chappell, a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur who is executive director of Pax Christi USA, and Donna Grimes, assistant director of African American Affairs in the Secretariat for Cultural Diversity of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

The National Black Catholic Congress encouraged its members to go to an earlier rally promoting statehood for the District of Columbia at the D.C. War Memorial, situated between the Lincoln Memorial and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, two points on the march route.

After Marcia Holton, a member of Holy Comforter-St. Cyprian Parish in Washington, sang “The Star-Spangled Banner,” D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray, himself a Catholic, urged the several thousand at the rally to push for “full democracy” for the district, which has only a nonvoting delegate in the House, and whose budget is often the target of congressional review.

“We fight in wars, wars authorized by a Congress we don’t have any representation in,” Gray said. “Dr. King would ask us why we are not more outraged” over the lack of statehood, he added. “He would ask, ‘Why do you take it? ... Why are you so complacent?’”

Black Catholics felt the need to be at March on Washington anniversary WASHINGTON, D.C. — The presence of Catholic priests and religious was unmistakable at the first March on Washington in 1963; their clerical collars and full habits with wimples stood out even among the black-and-white images of the day. Clergy and religious weren’t as visible at the first of two major anniversary events in 2013, but African American Catholics were in attendance, just as they were a half-century earlier.

There was, they said, no place else they could imagine being on Aug. 24. “I never thought about not being here,” declared Donna Pasteur, a member of St. Augustine Parish in Washington, as she sat with a delegation from her parish on the south side of the Reflecting Pool in shade on a sunny summer day and close to a speaker tower. Pasteur said she had also been at 25th- and 40th-anniversary commemorations of the March on Washington. The issues that brought about the first march, in her view, stubbornly remain today. “I see the inequality in jobs and justice,” Pasteur said. “We just have too many people out of work.

We don’t have that many good jobs.” Even so, the situation is improving compared to two generations ago, she said.

“You pray in different ways. You pray with your own presence, too for jobs and justice,” repeating the theme of the 1963 march.

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In Brief Hawaii bishop urges Catholics to oppose same-sex ‘marriage’ HONOLULU — Bishop Larry Silva of Honolulu urged Catholics across the island state to oppose same-sex “marriage” in an “urgent request” to pastors. In a letter that was included in parish bulletins the weekend of Aug. 24-25, Bishop Silva asked Catholics to pray the rosary daily over the next several weeks, “if possible” while walking around the state Capitol block, “so that just as God tumbled down the walls of Jericho, He will be able to do so through the prayers and action of His beloved people.” The bishop said quick action is required because Gov. Neil Abercrombie “is considering calling a special session of the legislature to consider the issue of same-sex ‘marriage.’ This could happen any day.”

Stockton, Calif., couple named Lumen Christi Award winners CHICAGO — A husband-and-wife team who have ministered to thousands of Latinos affected by urban and migrant poverty in the Diocese of Stockton, Calif., are this year’s recipients of the Lumen Christi Award from Catholic Extension. Digna and Jose Lopez have spent 20 years mentoring and training youth, young adults, migrants, parish priests and parish volunteers through the Youth and Hispanic Ministries in the diocese. From an annual Hispanic Congress for youth and young adults to a diocesan celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Lopezes oversee a ministry that reaches thousands of people each year.

NCR receives grant to pursue coverage of women religious KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Catholic Reporter Publishing Co. has received a $2.3 million grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation to be given over a three-year period, which will allow NCR to pursue “a groundbreaking project to give greater voice to countless of Catholic sisters around the globe,” the company said in an Aug. 22 announcement.

NCR said it will use the Hilton Foundation grant to build a network of editors and reporters to not only write about women religious, but also help them develop their own communication skills by working with them as columnists who report their own missions and challenges.

Philadelphia to sell nursing homes to help stabilize finances PHILADELPHIA — The Archdiocese of Philadelphia, as part of its ongoing effort to achieve financial stability, intends to market six nursing homes and one assisted-living facility for possible sale. The archdiocese also will seek to outsource management or lease the 11 active archdiocesan cemeteries and two cemetery sites reserved for future use. According to the archdiocesan Catholic Health Care Services’ annual report, the nursing homes had an operating deficit of $1,420,705 in the fiscal year ending 2012. The Catholic Cemeteries Office showed about a $5 million decline in net assets, according to its audited financial statement.

Bishop urges ‘culture of encounter’ with Lutherans PITTSBURGH — Citing the words of Pope Francis, the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs called for a “culture of encounter” among

Catholics and Lutherans during the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America’s churchwide assembly in Pittsburgh. Auxiliary Bishop Denis J. Madden of Baltimore told the assembly Aug. 13 that the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in 2017 offers an opportunity to “point the way toward Christian unity” rather than focusing on what keeps the two faith communities divided.

“Let the 500th anniversary of the Reformation be not a celebration of our historical and doctrinal divisions but a celebration of our dialogue even without our differences, of our unity, our mutual respect and love for each other,” Bishop Madden said. “In this way, we can say we are collaborators in the work of the Lord who is always and ever ‘making all things new.’”

The bishop pointed to the positive relations and greater understanding that have resulted from the ongoing dialogue between Catholic and Lutheran leaders that began in 1965. The discussions have explored the interpretations of the Nicene Creed, the Reformation, baptism, the Eucharist, eternal life, ecclesial structure and ministry, the saints and Mary, the papacy, and Scripture and tradition and led to the milestone 1999 “Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification.”

LCWR says it hopes for continued dialogue on Vatican assessment ORLANDO, Fla. — Members of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious announced Aug. 19 at the close of their assembly and national board meeting in Orlando that they were pleased with dialogue they had with the Church official appointed to oversee their organization as part of a Vatican assessment and hoped for “continued conversations of this depth.” During the Aug. 13-16 annual gathering at the Caribe Royal Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando and a threeday national board meeting afterward, women religious met with Archbishop J. Peter Sartain of Seattle, appointed by the Vatican doctrinal congregation last year to oversee a reform of LCWR. Last April, the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith said a reform of LCWR was needed to ensure its fidelity to Catholic teaching in areas including abortion, euthanasia, women’s ordination and homosexuality.

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Ag Dept. official praises Catholic leaders for supporting food aid PORTLAND, Ore. — The federal official in charge of making sure Americans have enough to eat is grateful to Catholic leaders for championing domestic food aid. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, has been targeted for reductions in the U.S. House.

Republican lawmakers unmoored the program from a farm bill this summer, leaving food assistance in doubt. “This help is deeply needed by many,” said Kevin Concannon, Agriculture Department undersecretary in charge of food, nutrition and consumer services. Concannon, who is Catholic, received the 2012 Catholic Charities USA Keep the Dream Alive Award.

He led human services departments in Maine, Oregon and Iowa before being confirmed in 2009 as an official in the Department of Agriculture.

Pew study : Most Americans see abortion as moral issue WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new study shows that most Americans view abortion as a moral issue but do not feel as strongly about stemcell research or in vitro fertilization as moral issues. According to the study, released Aug. 15 by the Pew Research Center’s Religion & Public Life Project, 49 percent of adults consider it morally wrong to have an abortion; 22 percent consider embryonic stem-cell research morally wrong; and 12 percent view the use of in vitro fertilization as morally wrong. The findings were based on telephone interviews of 4,006 adults conducted March 21-April 18 with a margin of error of plus or minus 2.1 percentage points.

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Poverty, ‘ignorance’ blamed in destruction of Egypt Christian churches

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People rest in a mosque ill from what anti-government activists say was a gas attack carried out by Syrian forces in the Duma neighborhood of Damascus Aug. 21. Syrian activists accused President Bashar Assad’s forces of launching a gas attack that killed hundreds of people. If confirmed, it would be the worst reported use of chemical arms in the twoyear-old civil war. Syrian state television denied government forces had used poison gas and said the accusations were intended to distract a team of United Nations chemical weapons experts that arrived three days ago.

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Pope denounces ‘multiplication of massacres,’ atrocities in Syria Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis called again for an end to the fighting in Syria, denouncing the “multiplication of massacres and atrocious acts,” including the suspected chemical weapons attack that left hundreds dead.

As U.N. weapons inspectors received permission from the Syrian government Aug. 25 to visit the site of the alleged attack, Pope Francis said the “terrible images” of the dead, including children, “push me once again to raise a voice so that the roar of the weapons would stop.”

“It is not clashes, but an ability to meet and to dialogue that offers prospects for a hope of resolving the problems,” the pope said after reciting the Angelus with visitors in St. Peter’s Square.

Once again the pope asked the crowd to join him in praying that Mary, queen of peace, would intercede to stop the fighting that has raged in Syria since March 2011 as

rebels try to oust Syrian President Bashar Assad.

“From the depths of my heart, I want to express my closeness in prayer and solidarity with all the victims of this conflict (and) all those who are suffering, especially the children, and ask them to keep their hopes for peace alive,” the pope said.

He asked the international community to pay more attention to the conflict in Syria and help the nation’s people “find a solution to this war that is sowing destruction and death.”

Archbishop Mario Zenari, the Vatican nuncio to Syria, told Vatican Radio Aug. 25 that looking at the images of the alleged chemical attack, “I hear the cry of these children, these innocent victims.”

At the same time, he said he prayed that the leaders of both sides in the conflict as well as leaders in the international community “would be gifted with much wisdom and much prudence” as they decide how to move forward.

“We must do so in a way that these crimes, these massacres never happen again,” the archbishop said. “We must find the most appropriate and opportune means to react, ways that will not complicate the situation.”

Chaldean Catholic Bishop Antoine Audo of Aleppo told Vatican Radio Aug. 26 that Pope Francis was calling for a real commitment by the international community to encourage dialogue and negotiations in Syria.

“If there were a military intervention, I think this would lead to a world war,” the bishop said. “There is this risk.

“Let’s hope that the pope’s appeal will promote a real dialogue between the parties in conflict.” He added, the objective must not be more fighting, but acting so that “the people will be free to move around, travel, communicate (and) work.”

“This is what we hope for: An international effort that will help dialogue and not make war,” he said.

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The foreign ministry has been trying to figure out what happened to the Jesuit since he last spoke to friends in late July, saying he was returning to Syria. The Reuters news agency had reported that militants with links to alQaida kidnapped the priest July 29 while he was walking in the northern Syrian city of al-Raqqah.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two Egyptian-born Christian clergy each blamed both poverty and “ignorance” for the attacks on Christian churches in Egypt.

Through Aug. 20, 38 Christian churches were known to have been destroyed, with attacks on another 23 houses of worship, according to statistics compiled by a Coptic Christian group in Egypt called the Maspero Youth Union.

The attacks led by Islamist extremists stem from the Egyptian’s army deposing of President Mohammed Morsi, a member of the Muslim Brotherhood who was elected Egypt’s president last year. There is anger over what extremists perceive as Christian support for his ouster.

Egypt has been torn by violence since Morsi was ousted, with more than 1,000 dead after clashes between protesters and police or members of the army.

“These people are getting money to do that (commit the church violence),” charged Deacon Medhat Hanna of Resurrection Coptic Catholic Church in Brooklyn, N.Y. “They are getting $500 a day to do that. ... Money is given to the poor people to vote.” Although some irregularities were cited, Morsi was generally considered to be the first democratically elected president of Egypt.

Deacon Hanna, who said he is on the phone “all the time” with friends and relations in his native Egypt, cited “poverty, ignorance” as what lies behind the church destruction.

“This is not a coup. Is this a coup, or do people reject the old regime?”

Deacon Hanna said. “As far as I know, the people got fed up with the old regime and they expressed their concern and their feelings and they demonstrate, a record worldwide for the number of demonstrators. The number is in the books, nobody can deny that.”

Morsi was deposed July 3, barely a year after he was elected. While Egypt has one of the largest populations of Christians in the Middle East, they still make up only about 10 percent to 15 percent of the populace of 82 million people, the majority of whom are Sunni Muslims.

Most of the country’s Christians are Coptic Orthodox. Egypt has 200,000300,000 Catholics, most of the of the Eastern Coptic rite.

Father Marcos Daoud, assistant pastor of St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church in the Chicago suburb of Palatine, Ill., said it was possible the country could tip over into perpetual lawlessness.

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In Brief Canonization date for John Paul II, John XXIII to be known in September VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis will host a meeting of cardinals Sept. 30 to formally approve the canonization of Blesseds John Paul II and John XXIII; the date for the canonization will be announced at that time, said Cardinal Angelo Amato, prefect of the Congregation for Saints’ Causes. The cardinal told Vatican Radio Aug. 20 that only Pope Francis knows for sure the date he will proclaim the two popes saints, although he already implied that it is likely to be in 2014. Speaking to reporters traveling with him from Brazil to Rome July 28, Pope Francis said he had been considering Dec. 8, but the possibility of icy roads could make it difficult for Polish pilgrims who would travel by bus to Rome for the ceremony. Another option, he said, would be April 27, which is the Sunday after Easter and the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday, a celebration instituted worldwide by Pope John Paul.

Dozens of WYD pilgrims seek asylum in Brazil SAO PAULO — More than 50 pilgrims who attended World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro are seeking asylum in Brazil. Aline Thuller, Caritas’ coordinator for refugees in the Archdiocese of Rio de Janeiro, said the archdiocese received approximately 40 asylum requests from pilgrims from Pakistan, Sierra Leone and Congo.

Thuller said two parishes in Rio are providing housing for these asylum seekers.

Pope asks pontifical academies to help fight trafficking

Francis, scholars and researchers belonging to two pontifical academies and representatives of the World Federation of Catholic Medical Associations will begin focusing on the phenomenon of human trafficking and ways to fight it. A working group from the pontifical academies of Sciences and Social Sciences and the federation will meet at the Vatican Nov. 2-3 for a preparatory workshop examining the size of the problem, its causes and steps that can be taken to prevent trafficking and to help victims, said Bishop Marcelo Sanchez Sorondo, chancellor of the academies. No one can deny that “the trade in human persons constitutes a terrible crime against human dignity and is a serious violation of human rights,” which is fueling increasingly complex international criminal networks, the bishop told Vatican Radio Aug. 22.

In a May speech, Pope Francis said human trafficking is “a despicable activity, a disgrace for our societies, which describe themselves as civilized.” Refugees, displaced and stateless people are particularly vulnerable to “the plague of human trafficking, which increasingly involves children subjected to the worst forms of exploitation and even recruitment into armed conflicts,” he said.

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UNAFFILIATED IN AMERICA

Pew Research reports a growing number of Americans do not subscribe to any religion. Today, one in every five adults say they have no affiliation with any particular faith.

Effect of ‘nones’ on U.S. social, religious fabric debated

Regarding the Aug. 9 article, “Latrobe abortion clinic altered legal document that enabled it to reopen,” as a sidewalk counselor at A Preferred Women’s Health Center in Charlotte, I found your article very informative and helpful to our work.

APWHC clearly withheld information regarding its abortionist Dr. Ashutosh “Ron” Virmani, “who has worked for years at the Latrobe clinic, but (Dr. Stuart Lee) Schnider did not list him as an employee or independent contractor on the original affidavit he gave state regulators,” and APWHC proceeded to alter and resubmit an affidavit in which “this time (Dr. Jimmie Isaac) Newton’s signature had been whited out on the signature page of the affidavit and Dr. Ashutosh ‘Ron’ Virmani’s signature was written in its place.”

The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has also demonstrated incompetence and perhaps even bias where it “bypassed the appeals process and allowed the Latrobe clinic to reopen May 15, just four days after calling its practices ‘an imminent danger to the health, safety and welfare of the clients,’” by dint of a mere promise by APWHC that it will not repeat the practice even as it does not admit to any wrongdoing and is falsifying the very affidavit that bears word of said promise.

Above all, what does this say about the prevalent attitude of both APWHC and the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services toward women’s health and safety? Is this a state interested in regulating abortion, or is it merely an arm of the pro-abortion lobby? It has been the same story of callousness for 40 years.

Let this not slip past us as sidewalk evangelists. While I understand some people’s concern that we are casting pearls before swine in reaching out to Virmani and other staff at these abortion clinics, I feel that so long as the Lord allows them to continue to meet us on the battlefield, they are to be preached the Word and enticed toward Jesus.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — While there is a growing sense that more Americans profess no religious preference than in past generations, researchers are still trying to judge for themselves the meaning behind the numbers their research has generated.

Even the title of a study unveiled Aug. 8 during a luncheon forum at the Pew Research Center’s Religion & Public Life Project – “American’s Weakening Ties to Organized Religion, 1973-2012: Generations & Politics” – could itself be open to debate.

The study’s authors, sociology professors, Michael Hout of New York University and Claude S. Fischer of the University of California-Berkeley, said their research suggests that as older Americans are dying off, they are being replaced in the population by younger Americans who are not as religious.

This demographic trend, they said, accounts for about 60 percent of the increase of “nones” – those who described themselves as atheists, agnostics, or have no particular religious preference – in the U.S. population, which they set at 20 percent of all Americans.

Much of the other 40 percent, they added, can be traced to the rise of the “religious right” and its political stands on social issues, leading many Americans to say, according to Fischer, “If that’s what religion means, count me out.”

But Gallup Organization editor-in-chief Frank Newport, another panelist at the Pew luncheon, said the numbers may mean that nones are “freer” than in past years to disclose their attitude toward religion.

Newport said there was one Gallup poll conducted in the 1950s – the peak of U.S. religious identity over the past century – “where we had zero percent nones, rounded down.” That survey, he added, was conducted in person, and respondents might not have been as comfortable in telling an interviewer they had no religious affiliation.

But what the numbers mean in the new study is still open to further debate and examination.

The Hout-Fischer study revealed that more than half – 51 percent – of the nones say they pray at least once a month. On the other hand, only 10 percent say that are looking for a religion that is right for them.

But it is not as if nones have traded organized religion for some other faith system. The highest percentage for any kind of replacement cited was 30 percent, and that took in such varied concepts as yoga-as-religion, “spiritual energy,” reincarnation, and belief in some kind of “evil eye.”

Panelist Greg Smith, the director of Pew’s religion surveys, noted the rate of religious affiliation has historically had peaks and valleys depending on one’s age group, with affiliation bottoming out once grown children are on their own for the first time, with spikes for the marriage and child-baptismal years.

The affiliation numbers slide downward again until age 50 or so, then slowly climb as people age.

But with 76 million baby boomers – the generation

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that first found it comfortable to express no religious identification – joining the ranks of senior citizens, “we might see a reversal of these trends” if they follow the patterns set by their forebears, Smith said.

The answers given on religious affiliation changed in 2007 when Pew changed the way it asked questions.

Before 2007, according to Smith, survey respondents had to volunteer they had no religious preference. But when the lack of religious preference was included among the choices, the number jumped from 12 percent to 15.6 percent.

The impact on Catholics and Catholicism is equally unclear, given the number supplied in the HoutFischer study.

Those who identified themselves as Protestants since 1973 have dropped from 62 percent to 50 percent.

The dip among Catholics is much less, from 27 percent to 24 percent.

But, Hout said, the current numbers should be much bigger.

“The Catholics are in much more trouble,” he said.

Based on birth rates, “by all rights, one-third of all Americans should be Catholics right now,” Hout added, saying the Catholic Church is losing members both to evangelical Protestant faiths and to the nones.

Smith said, “There are four people who say they are former Catholics to one person who say they have converted to Catholicism,” adding there are “demographic forces that offset” these losses.

Newport put it this way: “Thank goodness for the Spanish invasion” of Latin Americans now in the United States.

Newport, who professes a more positive view of faith and religiosity in America, wrote a book last year titled “God Is Alive and Well: The Future of Religion in America.” Hout held up a copy of the book and said, “God is alive and well. It’s the churches that are having a problem.”

Who are we to judge?

It is amazing how much news coverage has been given to Pope Francis’ comment “Who am I to judge?” over the past several weeks, undoubtedly because gays and lesbians have been much in the news lately. And perhaps it is even more amazing how many pundits and communications experts are confidently explaining what the pope meant or didn’t mean, even if they were not there to hear him.

Did the pope make reference to the Catechism of the Catholic Church to explain that homosexuality is an “objective disorder” and homosexual acts are “intrinsically disordered”? No, not in those words. If the quotation is accurate, he did say that the problem was not homosexual orientation and that we should not marginalize these persons. So, was the pope attempting to ease the strict prohibitions against homosexuality as some have suggested? No, I don’t think that was his motive at all. Was the pope trying to implement his new approach “to communicate with modern society,” as he had previously expressed? And was he giving an example of “how the Church must end overly intellectual and self-referential manner of communicating” that occurs in a document like the Catechism when it makes reference to natural law and the difference between objectively disordered and intrinsically disordered? Yes, that’s what I think he was doing.

While many experts have stepped up to assure us of what the pope was not saying, few have focused on those simple words that he expressed: “Who am I to judge?” Maybe these simple words sound too much like what Jesus said to the woman caught in adultery: “Neither do I condemn you.” Simple words, not an overly intellectual reference to a law or a theological discourse. Jesus didn’t condone the sin, but He didn’t tell the woman that she was disordered, either. That’s a bit much for us to accept because we have become too accustomed to judgment and exclusiveness rather than compassion and acceptance.

Thankfully, Pope Francis has reminded us of the true message of Jesus in these five simple words.

Kenneth Schammel lives in Cornelius.

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The Cross: symbol of our On Thinking: Eichmann and Irenaeus salvation and our radical A calling as Christians T

he Cross – what an odd symbol. A college professor of mine once said its modern equivalent would be using something like an electric chair as decoration. And it is strange: Christianity is the only religion that reveres the very thing that killed our Founder. We wear the Cross on our jewelry; we put it on our walls. We make the Sign of the Cross over ourselves and our children. Our priests bless us with it. Some people even tattoo it on their bodies. It is the centerpiece of all our churches, and our Church.

But we see the Cross so often that we can easily forget what it means and Who it points to. So when our Lord asks us to “take up our cross and follow” Him, we might instead imagine another, more modern equivalent – perhaps tying a noose around our necks and wearing it night and day, always reminded of the One we serve and the mission of love and suffering with which He entrusted us. That noose would chafe, give us blisters, itch and be strangling sometimes, to be sure. Bizarre, right? Well, yes, if you aren’t acquainted with why the Cross is so powerful, then it would seem precisely like the words of St. Paul from his first letter to the Corinthians: “For the word of the Cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written, ‘I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the cleverness of the clever I will set aside.’ Where is the wise man?

Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age?

Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?

For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not come to know God, God was well-pleased through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. For indeed Jews ask for signs and Greeks search for wisdom; but we preach Christ crucified, to Jews a stumbling block and to Gentiles foolishness, but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.” (1 Cor 1:18-25) St. Paul hits the nail on the head. When presented (or confronted) with Christ, refusals have one complaint: “Oh, yeah? Prove it!” But signs and wonders are not the crux of what we proclaim; sophisticated argument isn’t, either. We preach Christ crucified. Why? Because the Cross is the window into the Heart of God. Jesus gave those who seek signs plenty to chew on: changing water into wine; healings; multiplication of loaves and fishes; exorcisms; raising men from the dead; and finally Himself coming back from the grave – healed, glorified and witnessed to – and then ascending into Heaven. Through His ministry and the simplicity of His message, He also fulfilled every Jewish law and refuted every “Greek” argument against His rightful Kingship.

Men like St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas made it their crowning work to explain the brilliant nuance and multi-layered simplicity of the preaching and witness of Christ.

What men of doubt seek is all there. But these signs, wonders, arguments and brilliant parables were not His Life’s work. The Cross was -- and the Cross is.

Although Christ created all there is in its astounding, miraculous complexity, He Himself is simple. He was not born into a noble or educated family, amid rich surroundings. Nor did He seek out the great and powerful to carry out His plan. He was

dolf Eichmann: the name of this Nazi SS officer and one of the principal organizers of the Holocaust is not well known anymore. During World War II, Eichmann was responsible for the deportation of Jews to concentration camps, where millions were subsequently murdered. When the war ended, Eichmann fled to Argentina, where he lived and worked under a false name until he was captured by Israeli agents in 1960. He was then taken to Israel, tried and hanged in 1962.

Professor Hannah Arendt (1806-1975) wrote an important book about Eichmann.

Arendt argued that Eichmann the Nazi seemed not to be consumed by hatred and, in fact, by psychiatric consensus he appeared ordinary or normal. Arendt was understandably horrified by precisely the idea that this mass murderer could be a common man. She used the phrase “the banality of evil” to describe Eichmann and the conditions which gave rise to Eichmann and to others like him.” “Banal” means “commonplace” or “trite.” Eichmann was, in this view, one of many Germans who were only building their careers, just trying to get ahead, merely climbing the steps of the organizational ladder. This “organization,” however, was involved in the slaughter of millions of human beings.

In his defense, Eichmann argued that he was just following orders. One American social psychologist, Stanley Milgram (1933-1984) concurred with Arendt that people are often too readily disposed to go along unquestioningly with someone in charge. (The famous Milgram experiments, however, actually reveal that we too easily trust those whom we perceive as “experts” rather than just those who issue orders.)

What matters in the Eichmann case is that he was terrifyingly normal. He chose not to ask too many questions, not to reflect at great length upon why he was doing what he was, not to place his actions in any ethical framework. Eichmann was not a stupid man. Although what he did was monstrous, he did not seem to be a monster – only a man loyally working for his (morally vile) organization.

To be sure, we all do some things without much reflection. The ancient appeal of the famous Athenian statesman Demosthenes (384-322 B.C.) – “In God’s name, I beg of you to think!” – isn’t popular these days, if it ever was. And St. Paul’s advice, “Take every thought captive and make it obey Christ” (2 Cor 10:5 GNB), seems today to be somehow bizarre. (After all, one never hears that on TV!) Still, the Church calls us to think – to examine our thoughts, words and deeds against the standard of the Cross (CCC 1454, 1785) – every time we go to confession, which may help to explain our infrequent reception of this sacrament.

Consider this thought experiment: Imagine if Eichmann had examined his conscience in the light of the Word of God. Would he have done what he did?

“Whatever you do,” says the Book of Sirach, “remember that someday you must die.

As long as you keep this mind, you will never sin” (7:36 GNB). When we learn to think as Christ calls us to think and then to examine our consciences in keeping with the teachings of Christ’s bride, the Church, we begin to understand right from wrong, good from evil, and virtue from vice. Eichmann had no “long view,” no perspective, no power of reflection. He had only the moment, only the corrupt commands of his bosses, only the desire to make it up the next step of the depraved Nazi ladder.

This is the testimony of the ancient psalm: “The wicked man’s oracle is Sin in the depths of his heart; there is no fear of God before his eyes. He sees himself with too flattering an eye to detect and detest his guilt; all he says tends to mischief and deceit, (and) he has turned his back on wisdom. How best to work mischief he plots, even when he is in bed; he persists in his evil course, (and) he never rejects what is bad” (1-4 JB).

Isn’t that Eichmann? Isn’t that, at certain times and in certain ways, each of us?

That is one reason we begin Mass, either in the Extraordinary or the Ordinary Form, with the sorrowful, yet realistic, admission: “I have sinned exceedingly in thought, word and deed, through my fault, through my fault, through my grievous fault,” while striking our breast. We cannot grow in faith, hope and love until we know we want to, until we recognize our need to, until we seek to grow in holiness through the great grace of an ever-merciful God. As the priest says before he receives Holy Communion (in the Extraordinary Form Mass): “Deliver me by this, Thy most sacred Body and Blood, from all my iniquities and from every evil; make me cling always to Thy commandments, and permit me never to be separated from Thee.”

There is a term for this kind of prayer, this kind of petition: it’s “thinking

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born in Nazareth (in modern terms, think West Virginia) to a young girl, who to all outside appearances “got herself in trouble” and gave birth to Him in a feed

trough, surrounded by animals, filth and hay. His arrival was announced by an angel to shepherds (today’s truck drivers or crab fishermen), who left their flocks during the busyness of birthing time and ran to see, basically, a newborn baby in a barn, with his teenaged mother and her poor construction-worker fiancé.

He then lived a life of obscurity until

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He rose to ... what? Great military power?

Earthly kingship? A powerful place in government? A high-powered job? Popular entertainment with millions of “followers” on Facebook and Twitter? No. He grew up poor, ran from Nazareth to Egypt and back; apprenticed as a carpenter under the direction of His earthly father; and finally became voluntarily homeless and unemployed so He could preach the Gospel full-time. He had no real possessions that we know of and Himself said He had “nowhere to lay His head.”

“This is your King? This man? Ha! This man saves the world? How?” the skeptic would ask mockingly.

And we reply, “Yes. Well... by being voluntarily tortured to death.”

OK, that just sounds nuts. We’re all a bunch of lunatics for believing in this, right? Add the point of fact that Jesus was born of a Virgin and it leaves our faith sounding like a fairy tale. But who lives and dies for a fairy tale?

Why, for 2,000 years, have people been joyfully offering their lives for something the skeptic calls “a lie”? A group hallucination? The power of persuasion?

Mental illness? Hardly. None of those explanations are powerful enough for people to sing hymns of praise as they perish amid horrible torture, nor are they enough for someone to live out a white martyr’s life of service to the depraved and diseased.

Christianity is radical. Christians don’t preach power or fame or wealth or prosperity. We preach Love, a Love that dies for Its Beloved. A Love that pours Itself out night and day for Its Bride. Christ did it for us. Now we do it for Him. That is why we revere the Cross. That is why Christ says if we do not take up our cross we are not worthy of Him. Love shuts every mouth. Against Love,

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Eucharistically.” St. Irenaeus (martyred 202 A.D.) put it this way: “Our way of thinking is attuned to the Eucharist, and the Eucharist in turn confirms our way of thinking” (see CCC 1327).

What is “normal” today, what “everyone” thinks or does, what your boss or your friends may believe, what TV or the Internet describes or depicts – all these things mean nothing if they diminish or deny what we should say as the priest elevates the consecrated host for our veneration: “My Lord and my God.” There is the center and, please God, the destination of our lives – and the starting point for thinking Catholic Christians.

Eichmann was an example of evil, of

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in the way they sing the Divine Office and glory in the beauty of God’s Divine Love in their community, sharing their different talents and their love for knowledge and teaching.

“The recording process was pretty ‘Dominican style,’ as it took only four days.

Normally it takes a month!” she explained.

Sister Marie Jeanette said she is pleased to see how the order’s hard work is paying off.

“It’s wonderful to see how God works with something like this. It’s shown me

there is no defense. Even refusal cannot stop it. Christ died for all those who loved Him as well as those who spit upon Him. Our job, as we wear our “nooses” night and day in His service, is to do the same.

Our King is called “Lamb” for a reason.

God did not institute a sacrifice with a bull as its victim. Nor did He choose an eagle, leopard, ram or fish. He chose a defenseless, gentle, trusting Lamb. In the Old Covenant, that lamb was slain every Passover. In the New Covenant, that Lamb was born in a manger – born to be eaten – and was later slain for us on the very thing we now revere. But that poor, lowly, little Lamb did what the strongest, smartest and most powerful could not – He saved the world through His Love.

We are not blessed when we are strong, prosperous, powerful and happy, but when we are weak, poor, defenseless and brokenhearted (Matt 5:1-12). Strength and prosperity are their own reward. They already have what they need; they seek nothing because they lack nothing. Poverty and absence have nothing but God. That is the only way to truly evince His power – that the Love we proclaim is real – when we weaklings do superhuman, unexplainable things without prestige, resources or a long list of degrees. We make ourselves weak in the service of God and neighbor, and Christ blesses the little loaves and fishes we offer Him through our mustard seeds of faith. He multiplies them and makes all the “wise and powerful” stand mute, awed by what is accomplished.

So wear your “noose” with joy. Look to the Scriptures, the sacraments and the Cross – and to Mary who stands at its foot – to show you how.

Anita Veyera is a member of St. Patrick Cathedral in Charlotte.

the failure to think. “Very often, deceived by the Evil One,” we read in the Second Vatican Council constitution “Lumen Gentium” (“Light of the Nations”): “men have become vain in their reasonings, have exchanged the truth of God for a lie and served the world rather than the Creator.” St. Irenaeus, by contrast, was an example of goodness, of how to think Eucharistically. “The Church,” we read in the Second Vatican Council constitution “Gaudium et Spes” (“Joy and Hope”) “likewise believes that the key, the center and the purpose of the whole of man’s history is to be found in its Lord and Master.”

May Jesus Christ be praised, now and forever!

Deacon James H. Toner serves at Our Lady of Grace Church in Greensboro.

how beauty can really touch people.”

The CD features: “Holy Mary Mother of God,” “Jesu Dulcis Memoria,” “Te Deum,” “O Gloriosa Virginum,” “Ave Maria To Thee Holy Virgin,” “Quid Retribuam,” “I Am in Thy Hands O Mary,” “Sicut Cervus,” “Stella Splendens,” “Pange Lingua,” “The Annuniciation,” “Ave Maris Stella,” “Angelus Ad Virginem,” “Adoro Te” and “Salve Regina.”

The Order of the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist was founded in 1997 with four sisters. They take vows of poverty, chastity and obedience and live a life of prayer and apostolic service. Teaching is their apostolate and they serve in schools around the United States.

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Explore ‘The Mystery of Faith’ at Eucharistic Congress Sept. 13-14 in Charlotte SueAnn Howell Senior reporter

CHARLOTTE — More than 10,000 Catholics are expected to “Open the Door to Christ” during the Diocese of Charlotte’s ninth annual Eucharistic Congress on Friday, Sept. 13, and Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Charlotte Convention Center.

Congress events begin on Friday at 7 p.m. with a welcome by Bishop Peter J. Jugis, followed by a sacred music concert featuring a diocesan choir and keynote address by Bishop Oscar Cantú, D.D., of Las Cruces, N.M. Bishop Cantú will deliver an address on the topic “Nourishing Our Faith at the Table of the Eucharist” immediately following the sacred music concert.

This year’s sacred music concert will be conducted by Tiffany Gallozzi, Dr. Giovanni DeLuca and Thomas Savoy, with organist Dr. Larry Stratemeyer.

On Saturday, Sept. 14, a Eucharistic

Procession will be held in uptown Charlotte starting at 9 a.m. The procession will go from St. Peter Church on South Tryon Street to the convention center. Everyone is invited to line up along the procession route and join in the procession behind their parish’s banner as it passes by. Parents of first Communicants are asked to walk alongside their children to the convention center.

At 10:15 a.m., once the Blessed Sacrament has been placed on the altar and the Eucharistic Procession ends, a Holy Hour will take place in Hall A of the convention center.

Bishop Cantú will deliver the homily, speaking on “The Eucharistic Lord Jesus – The Door to Heaven.”

After the Holy Hour and welcome announcements, the English, Hispanic and Vietnamese programs of the Eucharistic Congress will begin at 11:30 a.m.

Speakers for the English track in Hall A include Father Michael Gaitley, MIC; Dr. Christopher Kaczor; Father Thomas Loya,

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There will be book signings by some of the speakers during the day near the food court.

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Keeping up with a bishop is hard work Police major reflects on security detail at Eucharistic Congress SueAnn Howell Senior reporter

CHARLOTTE — If you’ve ever been to the Eucharistic Congress, you’ve probably seen a tall man wearing a dark suit and an all-business look on his face, quietly trailing Bishop Peter Jugis everywhere he walks.

That sober-looking gentleman is Major Steve Willis, a 25-year veteran of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department and Bishop Jugis’ security detail during the Congress. He is a constant presence behind Bishop Jugis, ensuring his safety wherever he goes inside the Charlotte Convention Center.

Since the first Eucharistic Congress was held eight years ago, Willis has volunteered his time to provide security for Bishop Jugis. He also coordinates the officers who provide security throughout the two-day event that attracts more than 11,000 people.

The 6-foot-2-inch member of St. Gabriel Church is a graduate of the Catholic schools in Charlotte.

Willis says he’s glad of his law enforcement fitness training when it comes to this particular assignment, as it’s not easy to keep up with the bishop.

Bishop Jugis crisscrosses the 385,000-square-foot convention center throughout the day on Saturday – visiting every program track, interacting with the faithful, participating in Holy Hour and, of course, celebrating the closing Mass.

Every step of the way, Willis is there. And he walks a few steps behind Bishop Jugis during the Eucharistic Procession on Saturday morning from St. Peter Church on Tryon Street to the convention center a few blocks away.

“He’s very energetic. He’s constantly on the move!” Willis says. “He’s such a people person. He’s very popular and wants to spend time with everyone that he can.”

Willis says he finds that part of his job becomes trying to keep Bishop Jugis on schedule during the Eucharistic Congress, which can be a challenge when so many people want to stop and talk with their shepherd.

“He wants to visit with everyone and offer prayer with them. There are certain places he has to be to keep the congress going, though.”

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Lincolnton, and Patrick Jacobeen, Belmont Abbey College graduate, will speak to high school students. Russ Hoyt and students who are Hintermeyer Scholars at Belmont Abbey College will speak to the youth in the middle school track. The Holy Heroes Adventure Team will be featured in the children’s track. Reservations for these tracks are required.

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Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Major Steve Willis (at left, in dark suit) provides security detail for Bishop Peter Jugis every year during the Eucharistic Congress. He accompanies him throughout the two-day event, “shepherding the shepherd” sometimes to help keep him on time during the Congress.

And, Willis says, he has to stay sharp – but not because there’s any danger, as one might assume. There are times when the bishop stops to talk with someone, then suddenly moves off in an unexpected direction.

“Someone inevitably whisks him off to have a picture taken or bless someone, and I turn my head and he’s gone!”

Thankfully, Willis says, he hasn’t ever had to get physical or arrest anyone at the Eucharistic Congress, even though he does carry handcuffs and is licensed to carry a gun.

Willis considers his security work a way he can contribute his time and talent to the Church.

“With the hours I put in at work, I don’t get to contribute as much time to my parish as I would like. This is an opportunity for me to give back,” he says, adding, “There are a number of officers who are members of the Church around the diocese who donate their time.”

Willis was close to the priests and religious teachers when he attended Catholic schools, so he says he really enjoys and appreciates his time providing security for Bishop Jugis.

“It has been an eye-opening experience for me. Being behind the scenes and interacting that closely with the bishop was never an experience I had had before.”

More than anything, he says, he loves seeing how people express their love for the Church and for the bishop at the Eucharistic Congress. But it took him a

Chapel will be offered throughout the day-long event. Confessions will be heard in designated areas in Hall A (English) and Hall C (Spanish).

Vendors will be on hand selling Catholic religious items, clothing, books, CDs, DVDs and more. Food is available for sale in the convention center. Please note that, because of federal security regulations, coolers will not be allowed inside the convention center.

The Eucharistic Congress will conclude with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, beginning at 4:15 p.m. Bishop Jugis will be the main celebrant and homilist.

while to get used to people wanting to get close to the bishop to kiss his ring or hug him.

“That was the biggest challenge for me when I started this assignment. You typically don’t let people get that close.

We had to train ourselves to allow that to happen, while remaining observant of his safety.”

Major Willis (background left) follows Bishop Jugis during the 2012 Eucharistic Procession as it leaves St. Peter Church.

He says he greatly appreciates the Eucharistic Congress and the opportunity for camaraderie with the bishop and with fellow Catholics that this annual celebration brings about.

“It’s wonderful that people are allowed to see him more,” he says. “I get to see people I haven’t seen for years at the Eucharistic Congress. It’s like a family reunion.”

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2013 Eucharistic Congre Keynote Speakers The Most Reverend Peter J. Jugis, Bishop of Charlotte Founder and Host of the Diocesan Eucharistic Congress; Homilist at Saturday evening Holy Mass Hall A – Saturday Vigil Mass, Sept. 14, 4:15 p.m.

A Charlotte native, Bishop Peter J. Jugis is the fourth bishop of the Diocese of Charlotte. Ordained a priest in 1983 by Blessed Pope John Paul II, Bishop Jugis has served in parishes throughout the diocese.

Under his guidance, the diocese began holding the annual Eucharistic Congress in 2005.

The Most Reverend Oscar Cantú, Bishop of Las Cruces, N.M. Keynote address: “Nourishing our Faith at the Table of the Eucharist” Hall A – Friday, Sept. 13, 8:15 p.m.

Holy Hour homilist: “The Eucharistic Lord Jesus – The Door to Heaven” Hall A – Saturday, Sept. 14, 10:15 a.m.

Bishop Oscar Cantú is a native of Houston, Texas. He has spent his priestly career working in parishes throughout the Houston metropolitan area. His last assignment before he was ordained a bishop in February of this year was as pastor at Houston’s Holy Name Church, his childhood parish.

Since ordination to the priesthood, Bishop Cantú has been involved in the Christian Family movement, a national network of parish/neighborhood small groups of Catholics and their families who come together to reinforce their Christian values and are encouraged to reach out to others. From 2004 to 2007, Bishop Cantú co-hosted an interfaith radio show in Houston called “Show of Faith.” His co-hosts included a Jewish rabbi and a Protestant minister. The program discussed issues from the perspective of their individual faith traditions.

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Father Michael Gaitley, MIC: “Hearts Afire: Parish Based Evangelization” Hall A – Saturday, Sept. 14, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Father Michael Gaitley, MIC, is a member of the Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. He serves as the director of the Association of Marian Helpers, a spiritual benefit society of the Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. When he is not preaching retreats and missions, Father Gaitley lives and works on Eden Hill in Stockbridge, Mass., home of the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy.

loyal to the Magisterium of th congregation, order or movem Kids will also enjoy games, fun Dominican Sisters of St. C Eucharistic Congress.

Dr. Christopher Kaczor, “Seven Big Myths About the Catholic Church” Hall A – Saturday, Sept. 14, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Dr. Christopher Kaczor is professor of philosophy at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. His nine books include “The Seven Big Myths about the Catholic Church,” “How to Stay Catholic in College,” and “Proportionalism and the Natural Law Tradition.”

Kaczor’s research on issues of ethics, philosophy and religion has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, the Huffington Post and National Review, and on NPR, BBC, EWTN, ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, MSNBC and “The Today Show.”

Father Thomas Loya, STB, MA, “Theology of the Body and Catholic Parenting” Hall A – Saturday, Sept. 14, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Father Thomas J. Loya is pastor of Annunciation of the Mother of God Byzantine Catholic Parish in Homer Glen, Ill. He is also the host of “Light of the East Radio” heard on EWTN Radio affiliates, Ave Maria Radio and The Guadalupe Radio Network. Father Loya is also host of the radio program “A Body of Truth.” He is an authority on the Theology of the Body, a worldview that was promoted by Blessed Pope John Paul II. Theology of the Body looks at human sexuality through the prism of the sacraments and the liturgy. It facilitates a truly balanced, accurate and honest perspective on all of the hot-button issues of our times.

Mother Dolores Hart, OSB, “The Ear of the Heart and the Door to Christ” Hall A – Saturday, Sept. 14, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Mother Dolores Hart is the prioress of the Benedictine Abbey of Regina Laudis in Bethlehem, Conn. Prior to entering the abbey in 1963, she was a well-known actress appearing in films with Elvis Presley, Montgomery Clift and Stephen Boyd. While Hart was filming “Francis of Assisi”in Rome, she met Blessed Pope John XXIII, who was instrumental in her vocation. She told him, “I am Dolores Hart, the actress playing Clare.” The pontiff replied, “Tu sei Chiara!” (“No, you are Clare!” in Italian).

Mother Dolores is a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures and is eligible to vote for the Academy Awards. In 2011 she was the subject of the documentary film “God is the Bigger Elvis,” which was nominated for an Oscar, and after decades of being away from Hollywood, she strode the red carpet once again.

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Spanish Track Speakers K-5 Track: ‘Holy Heroes’ and the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Room 217 – 12:15-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14

Back by popular demand! Holy Heroes Adventure Team is a family-owned apostolate he Catholic Church and not associated with any particular ement. , singing and learning about our faith with the joyful and Cecilia from Nashville, Tenn., returning again to this year’s Middle School Track: Russell Hoyt and Michael Becker Room 213 – 12:15-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 Featured speaker Russell Hoyt will take youths on a journey exploring our Catholic faith. Hoyt, a graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio, is a dynamic youth ministry leader and speaker. Emcee will be Michael Becker.

High School Track: Father David Miller and Patrick Jacobeen Grand Ballroom – 12:15-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

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Real teens, real Truth, real reason to hope!

Teens are invited to join musician and host Patrick Jacobeen and special guest Father David Miller.

Jacobeen is a Belmont Abbey College graduate who recently taught at Charlotte Catholic High ministry director at Sacred Heart Church in Salisbury. stor of St. Dorothy Church in Lincolnton. discussion on “Chastity, a Reason to Hope,” featuring downd God with their purity.

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El Reverendo Oscar Cantú, Obispo de Las Cruces, Nuevo México: “La Eucaristía Señor Jesús – La Puerta al Cielo” Hall B – 11:30 Sabado, 14 de Septiembre El Reverendo Oscar Cantú, es un nativo de Houston, TX. Ha desarrollado su carrera sacerdotal trabajando en las parroquias en toda la zona metropolitana de Houston. Su última misión antes de ser ordenado Obispo en Febrero de este año fue ser párroco de la parroquia del Santo Nombre de Houston, su parroquia de infancia.

Desde su ordenación sacerdotal, el Obispo Cantú participo en el Movimiento Familiar Cristiano, una red nacional de parroquias y pequeños grupos de vecinos católicos y sus familias que se reúnen para reforzar sus valores cristianos.

Del 2004 al 2007, el Obispo Cantú co-anfitrión un programa de radio interreligioso en Houston llamado “Show de la fe.” sus co-anfitriones incluyeron un rabino judío y un ministro protestante. El programa trató temas de sus tradiciones de fe individuales.

Jesús Heriberto Félix Guerra: “Cambiar a Nuestra Sociedad con Testimonio de Fe” Hall B – 1:30 Sabado, 14 de Septiembre Jesús Heriberto Félix Guerra Nació en Sinaloa, Mexico, el 12 de marzo de 1962 - es un economista mexicano y empresario. Es licenciado en Economía por el Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey. Se desempeñó como Secretario de Desarrollo Social de México por designación del entonces presidente Felipe Calderón Hinojosa desde el 9 de diciembre de 2009 al 30 de noviembre de 2012.

En 1986 inicio su carrera empresarial, dentro de la cual ha tenido oportunidad de participar en diversas empresas en los sectores de la construcción, inmobiliaria y gastronomía. Dentro de organismos empresariales, fue Presidente de CANACINTRA en Culiacán, vicepresidente de CANACINTRA a nivel nacional, presidente del Consejo para el Desarrollo Económico de Sinaloa (CODESIN), integrante del Consejo Presidencial para la Competitividad Empresarial, del Consejo Nacional para Micro, Pequeña y Mediana Empresa, así como del Grupo Nacional Intersecretarial para la Promoción de Inversiones y Comercio Exterior.

Dentro del marco de su trabajo en el ámbito empresarial, ha sido conferencista en la Universidad de Harvard, y ante la Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económico en Milán, Italia. Ha trabajado por casi 15 años como presidente de la asociación “Amigos de los Niños” y presidente de la fundación “Prospera” y “Con Corazón Fuerte”. Fue también director del IFE en Sinaloa y un miembro activo del “Movimiento Familiar Cristiano” y junto con su esposa Lorena Clouthier y otros matrimonios, coordinaron el “Encuentro para Novios” en Sinaloa por 10 años.

Heriberto ha sido un hombre distinguido por su fe puesta en obra, sobre todo con los más pobres y se ha caracterizado siempre por buscar ayudas para promover el bien común y la solidaridad.

Padre Julio Domínguez: “Profesamos Nuestra Fe Cada Domingo en La Misa” Hall B – 2:30 Sabado, 14 de Septiembre Padre Julio Domínguez, Nacido en Tampico Tamaulipas, México, es actualmente párroco de la Iglesia de San Francisco de Asís en Lenoir, y actual miembro del comité de preparación del congreso Eucarístico en la parte Hispana.

Realizó sus estudios en el Ateneo Pontificio Regina Apostolorum en Roma y terminó su formación en el Seminario de San Carlos Borromeo en Pensilvania. Desde su ordenación, Padre Julio ha tenido un gran entusiasmo por evangelizar a los líderes parroquiales en lo referente a las verdades fundamentales de nuestra fe, para que a través de una formación adecuada, ellos puedan ser luz para iluminar a otros en los diferentes ministerios de la Iglesia.

La participación del Padre Julio durante el Congreso será a través de una Hora Santa y la meditación irá repasando los diferentes clausulas del Credo Apostólico Nicenoconstantinopolitano. Profesamos cada Domingo nuestra Fe y reafirmamos nuestra fe unidos a Cristo en la Santa Eucaristía.

Mother Dolores Hart

n HEAR FROM THE NUN WHO KISSED ELVIS: Benedictine Mother Dolores Hart, who left a glamorous career in Hollywood to become a cloistered nun, will speak about her religious vocation and listening to the voice of God in your life with “The Ear of the Heart.”

n LEARN WHAT ‘THEOLOGY OF THE BODY’ IS: Human sexuality is a complicated and beautiful thing, especially when it is lived within the Catholic context of the sacraments and the liturgy. What does that mean? Come find out from Father Thomas Loya, an expert on this worldview promoted by Blessed Pope John Paul II. He will speak at 1:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 14, in Hall A. n SING ALONG: Enjoy listening to the Diocese of Charlotte Choir and some of the area’s best Catholic musicians perform selections of sacred music – ranging from Mozart to modern composers – and sing along for the Eucharistic Congress concert’s traditional concluding hymn, “O God, Beyond All Praising.” The concert is the official kick-off for the ninth-annual Eucharistic Congress, starting at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, in Hall A. n SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP: More than 100 information and commercial vendors will be located throughout Hall B. Find Bibles and a wide selection of Catholic literature for adults and children, rosaries and religious medals, First Communion gifts and other special occasion items, Catholic artwork and statues, information from Diocese of Charlotte ministries and lay groups, and much more. n DISPEL MYTHS ABOUT OUR FAITH: Dr. Christopher Kaczor, author of the acclaimed “Seven Big Myths About the Catholic Church” and other books, will speak at 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 14, in Hall A. n PULL AN ALL-NIGHTER WITH JESUS: Eucharistic Adoration will begin Friday night at 10 at St. Peter Church, South Tryon Street, until 8 a.m. Saturday, and then will continue all day Saturday inside the Charlotte Convention Center. Come for an hour, or stay as long as you like. Spend a quiet moment with your Best Friend. n WALK WITH JESUS, LITERALLY: Join the Eucharistic Procession starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at St. Peter Church, continuing through downtown Charlotte to the Charlotte Convention Center. First Communicants – wear those white dresses or suits and make Mom and Dad very happy. n YES, GO TO CONFESSION: Priests from around the diocese will be gathered in Hall A (English) and Hall C (Spanish) to hear confessions starting at 11:30 a.m. Let’s keep ’em busy. Don’t miss out on this powerful opportunity to seek God’s mercy and peace in your heart! n CELEBRATE ‘THE MYSTERY OF FAITH’: Join our own Bishop Peter J. Jugis for the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, an inspiring conclusion to the Eucharistic Congress, starting at 4:15 p.m. Saturday in Hall A. Bishop Jugis will also give the homily. Fulfills the Sunday obligation.

— Patricia L. Guilfoyle, editor

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Eucharistic Procession and Adoration CHARLOTTE — The Eucharistic Congress presents plenty of opportunities for the faithful to come and spend time with Our Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament. Eucharistic Adoration is a focal point for the Congress, as the Eucharist is the source and summit of our Catholic faith.

Adoration offers a source of inspiration and peace for the thousands of Catholics who attend the annual two-day event.

Adoration will begin the night of Friday, Sept. 13, starting at 10 p.m. at St. Peter Church, 507 S. Tryon St., and will continue there until 8 a.m.

Saturday.

Starting at 9 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, the faithful of the Diocese of Charlotte are invited to join in the Eucharistic Procession from St. Peter Church through uptown Charlotte to the Charlotte Convention Center, where the Eucharistic Congress is held.

The Eucharistic Procession, in which Bishop Peter J. Jugis carries a monstrance containing a consecrated host – the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ – is a highlight of the two-day Eucharistic Congress.

The procession, led by Bishop Jugis, will start at St. Peter Church.

From there, the procession will proceed north on Tryon Street, then turn onto East Third Street. Then the procession will turn right onto South College Street, then left onto Stonewall Street and then continue on to the Charlotte Convention Center.

The faithful are encouraged to line the route and join the procession as it passes by on its way to the convention center.

The 2013 First Communicants will lead the procession along with Bishop Jugis. (They and their parents or guardians, clergy, religious and banner carriers should gather on Tryon Street south of St. Peter Church no later than 8:30 a.m.) Parents must walk alongside their children throughout the procession.

The Eucharistic Procession will culminate inside Hall A of the convention center, where a Holy Hour will be celebrated starting at 10:15 a.m. Saturday.

Following the Holy Hour, silent Eucharistic Adoration will be held in the Chapel in Hall B, adjacent to the Confession Area. Members of the Knights of Columbus will stand at the entrance to the Chapel, where everyone is invited to come in, kneel and pray for as long as they like.

Adoration will conclude at 4 p.m., and the celebration of Holy Mass will begin at 4:15 p.m. with Bishop Jugis as the main celebrant.

— Catholic News Herald

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Vendors The Eucharistic Congress will feature more than 100 information and commercial vendors:

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Information

ADW Architects Angela’s Religious Gifts Angelluz Religious Jewelry Angels For Life Belmont Abbey College Campus Ministry Cards by Anne Carolina Catholic Corner Catholic Men’s Fellowship of the Carolinas Catholic Travel Centre CatholicMatch.com Chesterton Press Darlene L. Kerfien Franciscan Missionaries GIFRA Got Mary?

Gourmet Java for Life!

Immaculata Designs Instrumentos del Señor Libreria Divina Misericordia

40 Days for Life Ancient Order Of Hibernians Asociación de Consagrados a la Virgen María Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte Catholic Mobilizing Network to End the Use of the Death Penalty Catholic News Herald Catholic Radio Association Catholic Relief Services Cenacles of The Divine Mercy Charlotte Catholic Women’s Group Columbiettes Corpus Christi Cenacles Diocese of Charlotte Catholic Schools Diocese of Charlotte Eucharistic Congress Dr. Christopher Kaczor Education Vicariate - Charlotte Diocese Eternal Word Television Network Father Michael Gaitley, MIC Fatehr Thomas Loya, STB, MA Helpers of God’s Precious Infants Holy Heroes Home Missions International Special Needs Adoption/Reece’s Rainbow Knights of Columbus Latin American Coalition Legion of Mary March for Life Charlotte Miles Christi Religious Order of Priests and Brothers Ministerio Hispano de la Diócesis de Charlotte Mother Dolores Hart, OSB Nashville Dominicans NFP Outreach

Lighthouse Catholic Media, N.F.P. Lumina Gifts Mary Mother of God Mission Society Mary Our Mother Foundation Michael Lopez Designs Our Lady of Lourdes Our Lady of the Veil Apostolate Pauline Books & Media Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration Saint Benedict Press & TAN Books Saint Joseph’s College Sardis Interiors Sassy Expressions Seven Gifts Sisters of Notre Dame St. James Catholic Bookstore of Concord, N.C. The Beckert Group at Merrill Lynch The Catholic Shoppe at Belmont Abbey College The Monks of Norcia Vinny Flynn – MercySong

Novant Health Triad Obstetrics and Gynecology Diocese of Charlotte Office of Vocations Regina Caeli Academy Regnum Christi Room At The Inn Sacred Artists/Sporch Saint Joseph: Our Patron Secular Franciscan Order – St. Maximilian Kolbe Separated and Divorced Catholic Ministry, North Carolina Sisters of St. Joseph the Worker State of North Carolina Catholic Daughters WNC/SC Dominican Laity

Invites you to our

19th Annual Fundraising Banquet

“Miraculous Ways” Featuring Teresa Tomeo Teresa Tomeo is a syndicated Catholic talk show host, author, speaker, and former network TV news anchor. She was a delegate to the 2008 Vatican Women’s Congress in Rome. Her latest best seller, Extreme Makeover: Women Transformed by Christ, Not Conformed to the Culture, was praised by Dr. Laura Schlessinger as “required reading.”

Live coverage of the Eucharistic Congress Watch live video from the Eucharistic Procession starting at 9 a.m. Sept. 14 Follow along with real-time video highlights, photos and stories - Goeucharist.tumblr.com

Teresa’s amazing personal story began after two decades as a rising star in television journalism, when she walked away from the secular media, resolved to put God first, and then embarked on her own “Miraculous Way.” She discovered the true meaning of femininity and became passionate about exposing the modern culture’s role in distorting women’s authentic beauty. She is equally passionate about addressing the importance of family and the sanctity of life, and is changing hearts and minds around the globe.

Teresa’s story is one of insight and inspiration; having achieved everything the world promised would bring happiness, she found only “misery.” Come hear what she has learned along her Miraculous Way.

Charlotte Convention Center Crown Ballroom Thursday, October 24, 2013 Registration/Reception, 5:30 pm ~ Seating for Dinner, 6:15 pm Don’t miss our EXCITING announcement to be made that night!

Reservations are free but REQUIRED. To make a reservation or to host a table of 8-10 contact Banquet Reservations at (704) 525-4673, ext. 10 OR online at http://ratibanquet19.eventbrite.com by October 10, 2013.

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‘ The Mystery of Faith: Open the Door to Christ Ninth Eucharistic Congress, September 13 & 14, 2013 Charlotte Convention Center

Father Thomas J. Loya The Mystery of Faith and the Theology of the Body

Bishop Oscar Cantú The Eucharistic Lord Jesus - the Door to Heaven

Dr. Christopher Kaczor Seven Big Myths about the Catholic Church

Padre Julio Domínguez Profesamos Nuestra Fe Cada Domingo en la Misa

Father Michael Gaitley Hearts Afire: Parish Based Evangelization

Mother Dolores Hart, OSB The Ear of the Heart and the Door to Christ

Jesús Heriberto Félix Guerra Hombre Distinguido por su Fe

Free Admission — Friday Evening, Concert of Sacred Music Registration for K-12 Tracks is Open Until August 31

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