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Holy oils consecrated, priests Entertainment

Editorials

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recommit at chrism Mass

& Columns By

ALESHA M. PRICE Staff Writer

senior citizen group,

—

CHARLOTTE The chrism Mass reminds Ralph Dimenna of the Cover

Art:

Scripture passage from the 20th chapter

Clockwise: Priests concelebrate Mass with Bishop William G. Curlin during a Mass where the priests recommitted themselves in service to the bishop, and where the Holy Oils for the new

year were consecrated.

Top

photo: Bishop Curlin pours the oil of balsam into the oil of chrism.

Middle and lower photo show vessels of consecration.

oil

prior

to

Photos by Joann S. Keane

of

Matthew about

who worked same pay

all

as those

of the day.

the vineyard workers day and received the

who worked

Dimenna

only part

says that his faith

can be compared to Jesus' parable. attended this year's chrism Mass with other parishioners via bus from St.

life

He

Margaret Mary Church

in

Swannanoa

to rejuvenate his spirituality.

am

77-years-old, and this is hour. I am coming late in the chrism Mass, but I wanted to get closer to God and the Church like everyone else," said "I

my 11th my life to

like

Dimenna, the president of his

parish's

SAGE, who had

never attended the diocesan chrism Mass. "It was beautiful and inspiring, better than I imagined. "Attendants from the Asheville Vicariate and others joined over 100 priests and deacons from all parts of the diocese for the chrism Mass, celebrated at St. Patrick Cathedral on April 10. The priests concelebrated the sacred

Mass

with Bishop William G. Curlin.

In keeping with traditional Holy Week observances, the Mass' purpose is to bless three different oils used in sacramental and liturgical practices for all of the faithful. Moreover, dur-

See

CHRISM MASS,

page

15

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The World

Future of ecumenical dialogue looks good, says cardinal

ALBANY,

—

N.Y. (CNS)

Edward

Cardinal

Australian

Promoting Christian Unity,

said he

increase

for such optimism," the cardinal said dur-

in

in

lecture at the College of St.

The

Albany.

March

& Electric, known

retired

ecumenism and

numerous examples of

CHICAGO

interreligious dialogue

during the jubilee year.

He talked about the

—

faithful in

work

tion

The

Roman

with their

Pope John

Paul,

who

Peter's Square.

called the

third millennium," told

them

the whole world to share with

women

go out

to

all

men and

the Gospel message of love and

BBC program reconstructs

CNS

MANCHESTER

—

England (CNS) dominated the front pages of British newspapers and magazines for a

The

The And

BBC, reconstructs the life and times of Jesus and aims to strip away the layers

the liturgical book

of history from the biblical

feasts

to the

The

skin

and beard are cut short. dark and the eyes stare out.

hair

is

underneath, the same question: "Is

this the face

struction

of Christ?"

by forensic

The face

artists in

a recon-

is

Manchester,

based on the skull of a first-century Jewish

man,

—

"Son of God" a three-part TV being shown in April by the British

for

series

The

Broadcasting Corp.

series,

according

as Jesus

sites

and

rev eal

would hav e known them.

Work on revised Roman Martyrology complete, says Vatican official

VATICAN CITY

face has

week.

photo by Dave Snyder,

CRS

(CNS)

—

After

more than 16 years of painstaking

re-

Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments has completed

The

the revised

Roman

Martyrology.

book-length calendar of

saints' feast

days has been sent to the Vatican printing

Archbishop Francesco Pio Tamburrino, secretary of the congregation, press,

told Catholic

News

Service April

6.

The

archbishop said details about changes in

W

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& H E R A L D

2001

Herald

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Joann

Associate Editor: Staff Writer:

Jimmy Rostar

Alesha M. Price

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April 23 7 p.m.

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—

April 26 7 p.m.

Confirmation St. Francis of Rome, Sparta

will

be

published on April 27.

The

editor

and

staff of your diocesan newspaper ex-

schools prepare for energy rate hike

—

(CNS) Pastors, and parish staff at Catholic schools and churches across the Archdiocese of Los Angeles are "dimming the lights." They're trying to conserve electricity and reduce costs as they prepare for the biggest energy rate hike in California history. "It's going to hurt us, and if

tend Easter greetings

to

our

faculty, students

—

readers in the 46-county Diocese of Charlotte

—

Golf Club, 4801 Camp Stewart Rd., today, and golfers and sponsors are needed to

Diocesan

€pi$copa,, calendar Bishop William G. Curlin will take part in the following events:

News &

Catholic

planner

participate in the event. Proceeds will benefit

April 13,

of

The

L.A. Catholic parishes,

LOS ANGELES

My

specific to the

edition

supplements

and holy days will be revealed when the martyrology is released, perhaps in June. The book will include the feast days of the 446 saints canonized by Pope John Paul II and of the more than 1,200 people he has beatified, the archbishop said.

.

E

The next

the church's general calendar of seasons,

search, the

work on

— which —

Th

N

Love" is longer and more Archdiocese of Chicago.

Priest addresses refugees at Ugandan camp Father John Idro addresses refugees at the Oliji Camp in Adjumani, Uganda. The priest is chaplain of a three-person pastoral team for some 70,000 refugees, many of them Sudanese, living in 37 camps in the area

life,

times and face of Jesus

My Love: A

Catholic bishops. "Dwell in

Illinois

them

hope.

people's attention to the

on Racism." The letter follows "Moving Beyond Racism: Learning to See with the Eyes of Christ," a pastoral on racism released April 4, 2000, by all the

the into

draw

Pastoral Letter

young

dawn of

the "sentinels of this

jx.'ople

to

the document, titled "Dwell in

Inuit sing-

peers for the April 5 in St.

is

of racism, which is pervasive in our communities," said Cardinal George about

ers,

evening program

the Archdiocese of Chicago to

sin

Italian

whose duet was composed of alternating guttural sounds, were among 47 young people from Canada who gathered

Jr.,

new

to eliminate the sin of racism. "Its

purpose

preparation for the local celebra-

II in

of World Youth Day.

King

released a

on racism exhorting the

pastoral letter

pop singers and Inuit "throat singers" from Canada entertained young people from the Diocese of Rome as they joined Pope John Paul

the 33rd

1968, assassi-

4,

George

Cardinal Francis E.

Western Wall.

(CNS)

— On

(CNS)

nation of the Rev. Martin Luther

Italian, Inuit singers entertain pope, young people at Vatican

VATICAN CITY

PG&E.

anniversary of the April

opening of the Holy Door at St. Paul Outside the Walls with leaders of other Christian churches, an ecumenical gathering in front of Rome's Colosseum in May, the pope's unprecedented "request for pardon" on behalf of the Catholic Church, and the pope's visit to Jerusalem's

as

Cardinal issues racism pastoral on anniversary of King's death

after serving in the Vatican post

1989, gave

since

who

cardinal,

Com-

to raise energy

by 3 cents per kilowatt-hour. The is expected to boost rates by as much as 42 percent for some customers of Southern California Edison, and by up to 46 percent for some served by Pacific Gas rates

March 29

March 27

mission voted

and interreligious dialogue. 'The jubilee year 2000 gave us, I believe, solid motives ing a

it's

said Father

sion the California Public Utilities

is

optimistic about the future of ecumenical

Rose

the economy,

in

John O'Byrne, pastor of St. Catherine Laboure Church in Torrance. In a unanimous deci-

retired president of the Pontifical Council for

downturn

there's a

going to be even worse,"

Cassidy, the recently

I.

2001

April 13,

Brief

in

the church debt reduction fund. For

April

more information and entry forms,

21

Vince Coscia at (704) 536-4287 or (704) 907-3163 or e-mail vacoscia@AOL.com.

BELMONT — The Office of Campus

and Young Adult Ministry of the Diocese of Charlotte invites everyone to attend "A Day of Reflection: Being Catholic in the Carolinas" today from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Chi Rho House on the campus of Belmont Abbey College, 100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Rd. The purpose of the event is to celebrate the conclusion of Holy Week and the Lenten Theology on Tap program. The topics include the history of Catholicism in the Carolinas, Franciscan and Ignatian Spiritualities and the presence and growth of African-American and Hispanic Catholics in the Carolinas. For more information, call Will Esser at (704) 442-1 19, Colleen McDermott at (704) 370-3212 or Jen 1

Rupp

at (704) 370-3359.

CHARLOTTE mittee of Our is

—

The fund-raising comLady of Assumption Church

hosting a golf tournament at Larkhaven

22 CHARLOTTE

—

St.

Church, 8015 Ballantyne Pkwy.,

celebrating Divine

is

day today

contact

Matthew

Commons Mercy Sun-

at 3 p.m. with traditional

solemn

Benediction and recitation of the Divine-

Mercy Chaplet. The sacrament of reconciliation is available at 2 p.m. For more information,

call

the church office at (704) 543

7677.

CHARLOTTE

—

the charismatic

Mass

Because of Holy Week,

Patrick Cathedral,

East, this afternoon at

teams

at 3 p.m.

is

being held at St

1621 Dilvvorth Rd.

4 p.m. with prayer

and a potluck dinner

at 5

Matthew Leonard from St. Gabriel Church is the celebrant for this month's Mass. For

p.m. in the school cafeteria. Father

further information, contact Josie Backus at (704)

527-4676.

April 13,

2001

The World

The Catholic News & Herald 3

Brief

in

Pope says society must welcome mentally ill, defend

need of development and where a tourist infrastructure could not be created without

their rights VATICAN. CITY (CNS) Pope John Paul II said society must welcome people suffering from mental illness and defend their rights and dignity. "The church looks with respect and affection on those who suffer such illness and exhorts the entire human family to welcome them,

gambling,

—

those

witii special attention to

who

4, at

people have flocked to a multimillion-dollar casino complex that opened in a workingclass

pope's appeal celebration of

are the

Town

in

December.

—

the end of his weekly

Czech church spokesman cautiously welcomed a government-backed bill granting some legal rights to homosexual partnerships. However, he added that full recogni-

"May no one remain inour brothers," he said. The

came ahead of the April World Health Day 2001,

suburb of Cape

Czech church spokesman cautiously welcomes gay rights law WARSAW, Poland (CNS) A

general audience. different to these

of South Africa's casinos

where unemployment is rife and disposable income is scarce. Hundreds of thousands of

most poor and abandoned," Pope John Paul said April

many

are situated in low-income areas,

7 a

tion of legal

U.N.-sponsored event under the theme: "Mental Health: Stop Exclusion Dare to

marriage should be reserv ed

raise

and he accused Czech society of showing "selective tolerance" toward homosexuals. 'The church

public awareness regarding mental disor-

accepts that the state can recognize cohalj-

for "the traditional family,"

—

Care." Organizers said they

ders and stimulate debate

hoped to

on how

to im-

iting homosexuals, whose lifestyles are a private matter," said Father Daniel

prove the current condition of mental health around the world.

Posters, Web site against

abortion doctors ruled free

speech SAN FRANCISCO (CNS)

who perform criminals

is

In a

that labeling doctors

abortions as butchers and

h under the

protected free

Amendment. Richard Thompson, chief counsel of the Thomas More Center First

Law and

which represented seven of the eight defendants on appeal, praised the unanimous decision of a threejudge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Four doctors and two abortion clinics based in Oregon had won a $107 million judgment in 1999 against the American Coalition of Life Activists for its publication of the names and addresses of 12 doctors who perform abortions and use of "wanted" posters offering $5,000 for infor

Justice,

formation leading to revocation of their

medical licenses.

An

Web

affiliated

"Nuremberg

site

had publicized information about hundreds of abortion doctors and compared their work to Nazi war crimes. called the

Files"

Catholic judge calls death

penalty 'state-sponsored homicide'

WASHINGTON HENDERSONVILLE

(CNS)

— Judge

— The St

CNS

Francis

photo from Catholic Press Photo

The

punishment is "state-sponsored homicide." Noonan, an alumnus

final drafting continued on the which will' extend marriage-style rights to homosexual partners.

Catholic-Methodist dialogue explores views of church

— The

of Catholic University who has taught at the University of Notre Dame, said that "a Catholic judge does have a serious problem if he has to rule over a case with the death penalty." The judge, himself a Catholic, joined Cardinal Avery Dulles, a Jesuit professor at Fordham University, for a panel discussion March 29 on the current Catholic debate on the morality of the death penalty. They spoke on the first day of a two-day conference at Catholic University on "The Morality of the Death Penalty: The Challenge for

Africa, a

Law, Society and Religion."

where

Irish-Catholic roots, call Jeanmarie Schuler

Franciscan Order meets today from 3-5

CHARLOTTE

554-0720

for further information.

— There

is

a support

a

explored

South Africa (CNS) South

proliferation of casinos in

country relatively new to legal gambling, is having an alarming effect on

and communities, said a bishops' spokesman and others concerned with so-

families

"People are using

cial welfare.

money

they

can't afford (to spend)," said Auxiliary

Bishop Reginald Cawcutt of Cape Town,

spokesman

for the Southern African

Catholic Bishops' Conference, noting that

devastating for children and families

"it is

when wage

earners put

all

their

money

into slot machines." Last year the govern-

ment granted 40

casino licenses nation-

wide. But, unlike

many

and

other countries

licenses are restricted to areas in

May 7.

cates

Participants will receive certifi-

and must bring

willingness.

their experience

For further

details, call

and

Meg

p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church,

group meeting

208 7th Ave. West, in the office wing.

Visitors and inquirers are welcome, and for more information, call Pat Cowan at (828) 884-4246.

friends suffering

NEWTON — The Little Flowers Catho-

tia

lic

of family and from Alzheimer's/ dementoday and every fourth Monday from for caregivers

10-11:15 a.m. in center at

room E of

the ministry

St Gabriel Church, 3016 Provi-

Smith

at (828) 438-0774.

Girls'

Group is

for all Catholic girls ages

The group meets today and every fourth Monday of the month at St. Joseph Church, 720 West 13th St., at 4 five

and

up.

John Salle Church, 275

dence Rd. Activities for the memory-impaired are also being provided. For more

School Rd., is celebrating Divine Mercy Sunday today at 2 p.m. with adoration of the blessed sacrament and with 3 p.m. Benediction and recitation of the chaplet of Divine Mercy. The sacrament of reconciliation is also being offered. For further information, call the church office at (336) 838-5562.

infonnation about the support group or

details, call

the Adult Day Respite Program for the memory-impaired, which meets every Monday and Wednesday, call Suzanne Bach at (704) 376-4135.

2039.

23 CHARLOTrE Because of Holy Week the Ladies Ancient Order of Hiber-

tering or

Building of Belmont

administering the Eucharist to those in

Belmont-Mt. Holly Rd. Tonight's topics of discussion include stem cell research, cloning, in-vitro fertilization, abortion and

homes and

other areas. For

the Baptist de la

St.

CC Wright

—

Mecklenburg County-St. an Irish-Catholic social and chari-

nians Division Brigid,

l

table inter-parish group,

7.S0 p.m. at

St.

meets tonight at

Gabriel Church, 3016

Providence Rd. Anyone interested

in

her

MORGANTON vices

and

St.

—

Catholic Social Ser-

Charles Borromeo Church,

714 West Union

St, are offering parish

ministry classes for those

who

are minis-

would like to minister to the sick and elderly homebound. The classes; covering ministry, sick and elderly issues and hospitals; are being held at the

beginning today and continuing on the next two Mondays, April 30

church

hall

p.m. in the

Holy Family Hall. For more Debbie Vickers at (828) 495-

24 BELMONT

— The

Study of Christian Culture is sponsoring a session with Father Joseph Howard, the American Life League's executive director of the Bioethics Advisory

Commission, and Dr. Bernard Nathanson tonight at 8 p.m. in the Student

Abbey

details, call

25 CHARLOTTE

—

(CNS)

how

—

Starting

U.S. Catholic-Methodist

biblical

two

traditions

images of church are

used in the teaching of their respective churches. The theme of the March 26-28 meeting in Washington was 'The Church in

Each Place and

in All Places." In a

news

release following the meeting, the partici-

pants said they found a wide range of

agreement in the common biblical heritage and a wide variety of images of church used by both traditions. They found that in both churches the body of Christ is the most commonly used image of the church, although it is interpreted differently by Catholics and Methodists. Participants also discussed the goals of their new round of dialogue, the method of ecumenical dialogue in general and the different ways of

doing theology together.

have suffered a

loss are invited to attend

the monthly memorial

Mass

at St.

Patrick Cathedral, 1621 Dilworth Rd. East, tonight at 7:30 p.m. Call the church

office at (704)

334-2283 with the

name(s) of loved ones so they

may

be

remembered during the Mass.

27 HOT SPRINGS House of Prayer, 289 is

— The

sponsoring an Ignatian Retreat

end

for

Jesuit

NW Hwy. 25/70,

men and women

Week-

beginning to-

night at 8 p.m. through April 29 with

Bradley Institute

for the

(704) 829-7364.

new round of

dialogue, theologians of the

Africa

CAPE TOWN,

laws

bill,

Church leaders alarmed over effects of gambling in South

Catholic University of America

that capital

The

the basic cell of society.

is

WASHINGTON John Noonan Jr. of the.9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals told an audience at

telephone

should be stressed that

spoke as

taken to Canada for the July 2002 international celebration in Toronto.

at (704)

—

it

should not give the same status to other forms of partnership," he said. The priest

Canadians accept World Youth Day cross Young people from Canada accept the large World Youth Day cross at the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square April 8. The cross was to be

of the Hills Fraternity of the Secular

NORTH WILKESBORO

March 30

family

—

appeals court in San Fran-

March 28

cisco said

for the Catholic bish-

interview. "But

ruling that overturned a $107 million verdict, a federal

Herman, spokesman ops' conference, in a

Commons

College, 100

Victor

Mraz

at

morning Mass and noon

who

The

and Mercy Sister Peggy Verstege, director. The weekend includes a brief history of St. Ignatius, an introduction to Ignatian prayer and time for prayer and spiritual direction. To register by the April 20th deadline or for further details, call

(828) 622-7366.

Please submit notices ofeventsfor the Diocesan

Planner at All families

lunch.

weekend, directed by Jesuit Fathers Joseph McGovern and George Hohman

tion date.

least

10 days prior

to the publica-

4

The Catholic News & Herald

April 13,

Around the Diocese

2001

the Sister Parish Committee, was one of

Gastonia church makes

the

delegates to visit Chacraseca.

first

me

"Father George told

international connection

would get as much out of this a§ I would give them.

He was right. That week there, that first time, was truly a religious experience. To see and experience the faith of these people it was by far the best gift I've

Economist to

I

—

speak on Social Security

ever received."

with sister parish

With efited

By MICHELLE

BUCKMAN

Special to The Catholic

GASTONIA

—

News

Michael Parish

St.

annually. University costs approximately $800 per year. Thus far, 12

& Herald in

children have graduated through the

from their sister parish, the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Chacraseca, Nicaragua. Ana and Dora Salgado, ages 15 and 17, visited Gastonia recently hosted visitors

the Gastonia area for a

month

Beca program and have obtained jobs as teachers and accountants. One has become a doctor. Currently, there are 75 students receiving school funds through the generosity of 35 sponsors. Many more sponsors are needed.

Beca is not limited to St. Michael's parishioners.

People throughout Gastonia and in other parts of the country have also become involved.

to speak

churches and schools about the Beca scholarship program.

Life in Chacraseca is far different

at local

from the luxuries of the States. Ana and Dora were astonished by the modern conveniences used in everyday American life. "We've seen the tall buildings and busy cities on television, so that

Those who ing the

but

Dora explained, "but the technology amazed us."

Her sponsor, Loraine Dalpiaz, shared in the amusement as they gazed

didn't surprise us,"

still

feel

incapable of provid-

educational needs of a child,

feel

drawn

to aiding these

children, donate school supplies or small

sums of money

for that purpose.

The

next shipment of supplies will leave Michael Church in June.

at the dishwasher's ability to actually

St.

The Beca program stemmed from

clean dishes, to see the trash compactor

community

also ben-

by the construction of a parish

a dream come true for Sister Joan, a Maryknoll sister who has served in

Nicaragua for many years.

The establishment of the Sacred Heart of Jesus as a sister parish to St. Michael has greatly benefited the entire community in other ways as well.

Doctors and dentists join the missionary trips to Chacraseca and volunteer their time and medicines to the people of the area. The most recent trip, in January, included several doctors, as

who

and an

repeatedly visits

Nicaragua, says that anyone who has ever made the trip to Chacraseca would go again because the experience affects

everyone deeply.

"The mission

Church in Hayes\ille.

During repeated sojourns to Latin America with other priests, Father Kloster hoped to discover a village to link to his North Carolina parish. He was deeply moved by a night procession in Chacraseca that convinced him he'd come to the end of his search. He

the rope returns to the well in the older

hand-dug wells, so do the contaminants.

Limited electricity is available, and so is television. American television shows as well as Brazilian soap operas can be tuned in, making the local teen-agers well-aware of American culture. They like American clothes and listen to American music.

established a connection with the small

group of Maryknoll sisters serving the area and drew the support of interested

is

in

about the Social Security 'Problem,'" will be presented April 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Blandford Room of the Student Com-

mons

Belmont Abbey College. The sponsored by the Bradley In-

at

lecture

is

-but spiritual.

Study of Christian Culture Belmont Abbey College.

Attendees should respond by April 18 by calling (704) 825-6884.

Bell will pose that the "problem"

with Social Security

than

financial

political rather

is

and

believes

privatization of the system is

not only material

By serving

materially,

We

giving to people who really appreciate it they see that people really care."

And that kind of sharing reaps emotionally high rewards.

Nicaragua in 1991 by Father George Kloster, pastor of Saint Michael Parish at the time, and currently pastor of St. William Parish in Murphy and Immaculate Heart of Mary

who say the Social Security system danger of going bust.

Her lecture, "Uncovering the Truth

those

stitute for the

J.A. Dalpiaz, Dora's sponsor

spiritually.

are

—

Ana and Dora Saldago

felt

mistake.

A

mist, she

that

would be a

frequently published econois

member

of the board of

editors for the Journal of

Economic

Is-

sues.

Belmont Abbey Chorus plans spring concert The Belmont Ab-

BELMONT

the best

was sharing their culture with American children. But the most fun was roller-skating, something they'd never done before. When asked

economist

souri-Kansas City, does not agree with

at

active volunteer

— Noted

of economics at the University of Mis-

they sponsor.

Jesus as a St. Michael Church sister parish after a visit to

BELMONT

Dr. Stephanie A. Bell, assistant professor

well as lay people, visiting the children

you are serving

ATM

system

hall,

the establishment of the Sacred Heart of

compact the trash, an automated carwash wash the car all on its own and an machine hand out money.

In their home village, plumbing is non-existent. Outhouses are commonplace. Buckets of water are hauled from a well on the church grounds to a household tank for daily use, a system upgraded from the remaining four village wells where a pair of oxen are used to pull 435-foot ropes through dung and dirt to retrieve the water. As

—

part of their trip

bey Chorus presents

how

Thursday, April 26 at 8 p.m. in the historic basilica on the Belmont Abbey campus.

The concert is free and open to the

about returning home, the girls loved the States, but missed their family. "It is so different in the United States. This visit produces a lot of sadness, and we wish Nicaragua would be this way."

Maybe in the future, with a little they

feeling

felt

was mutual. Both

help from their friends, jt will be.

its

spring concert

public.

The chorus is directed by Jocelyn Thompson and accompanied by Karen Jacob.

Belmont Abbey is located at Exit 26 For more information,

off Interstate 85. call

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April

6,

2001

moms educational option ROSTAR

By JIMMY

Associate Editor

BOONE

— During

her valedictorian

speech last December, Jamie Moore Ferrell

on finding

reflected

a friend in

her

principal.

She thanked Donna Woodend

for being

an amazing teacher and a person

who

know

got to

personal

her students on a

level.

graduated

Ferrell

Now

grade-point average.

ward a

with a 4.0 working to-

saddened by the fact that they had dropped out of high school."

Woodend, an educator whose degrees include one in curriculum development, devised a plan to open an institution to help young mothers finish high school. "I realized that now they have chosen to give life to their children, they were going to become teen-age mothers and probably single parents,"

were going

Woodend

said,

"and they

to need very strong academic

bachelor's

tools in order to

degree in criminal

find a productive

Ferrell

justice,

is

armed with the

place in society and get back on

tools that will help

track."

her for

life.

After meeting

In addition to

week

a few hours a

the traditional pre-

at the local Crisis

college curriculum,

Pregnancy Center,

she learned about

Woodend's

self-esteem. She

burgeoning school

learned the impor-

found

tance of being a

nent

member And she how to be

a permahome at St.

successful

Elizabeth Catholic

of society.

Church.

learned a

good parent to daughter,

have the

and

Ferrell

teen-age mothers.

a private, non-paro-

high school for teen

moms

Boone, might have turned out

life

in

differently.

"Donna

Ferrell, now 19. 'They don't offer what she does in most towns, and so it was a really good opportunity."

The founder and principal of Woodend Academy, Woodend identifies

added

with

many

and

"Chief administrator."

titles.

The

also provided a

it

won-

and Boone United

home

at

facility,

Methodist Church.

Father Conrad Hoover, then pastor of

St Elizabeth in

whom Woodend

approached

1997 about the possibility of housing

the school at the church, continues to ap-

'This

is

way to address unwed mothers and of

Church

in the

sum-

of $84,932.74 has been raised by

the Diocese

of

(CRS) in Baltimore, Maryland to aid in that organization 's relief efforts in El Salvador and India. We have shown generously our desire to share in the mission of CRS, founded in 1943 by the U.S. Catlwlic Bishops, to assist those w/w are poor and marginalized throughout tlie world.

am

CRS only sponsors development and and express t/ie teachings oftlie Roman Catholic Church.

This organization has received numerous awards recognizing its work, its efficiency and its accountability to tlie funds it collects. Over 90% offunds raised by CRS goes I

a strong supporter of the work of CRS.

assistance programs that reflect

who are poor. Our diocese lias a strong ofsupporting tlie work of CRS, through special appeals such as our earthquake relief appeal as well as through CRS programs like Operation Rice Bowl.

directly to overseas programs that benefit those

tradition

wejourney along Christ's way ofself-sacrifice, we pray that our love of deepens. We especially ask the Lord to deepen our lovefor the less fortunate and those most in need of our prayers and support. Supporting the work of organizations like CRS witnesses that we as Christians joyfully accept the challenge to carry the mission of our Lord to love one another to the far ends of this

God and our lovefor others

world.

I would

end

like to

this

message of thanksgiving with words of wisdom and

guidancefrom the Holy Father.

In Tent the

assumes a deeper meaning, because

'offering'

somethingfrom the surplus

to relieve one's conscience, but

it is

it is

not just giving

truly taking

upon one's

of the world. To look at the sufferingfaces of many brothers and sisters share at least a part ofour own goods. In this Lenten season, I want to invite

self the misery

forces us to

all believers to to experience

an ardent and confident prayer to

anew His

the Lord, because

it

mercy. Only this gift will help us to welcome

Christ in an ever more joyful

and generous way from

the Vatican,

allows each person

and live January

tlie 7,

love

of

2001).

said

tion

My dear brot/iers and sisters once again

Father Hoover,

now

pastor at

St.

tlie

on behalf of Catholic Relief Services and

U.S. Confereiwe of Catholic Bishops I thank you for your generosity. I pray that you

liave a blessed Easter.

Ann

in Charlotte. "It is a tragic situa-

when

Sincerely yours in Christ,-

these mothers have to drop out

of school, and this provides them the possi-

Daughter Grace, then

16, "indicated

to

me that she knew several young women

in

her high school

who had become

preg-

bility

of getting a diploma and moving on

with their

The

lives."

school and

curriculum are

its

nant and dropped out of high school,"

state-certified,

Woodend

traditional pre-college coursework, the

said.

fact that these

to

31, a total

Charlotte for Catholic Relief Services

a very positive

Elizabeth Catholic Church in Boone

Woodend Academy

As of March

difference.

plaud the works of the Academy. the issues of both

1997.

and India in January and February of this year.

Thousands ofpeople died in these earthquakes and hundreds of thousands continue to remain without homes. Tour prayers and your financial contributions have made a

home

being opposed to abortion and therefore encouraging mothers to have their babies,"

mer of

of the Diocese of

"St.

But the term Woodend identifies the most readily with is "mom."

A mother of four, the parishioner at St. founded

to the people

devastated the people of El Salvador

school eventually outgrew the

has since found a

"Support person." "Organizer." "Bottle washer."

my sincere gratitude

derfully nurturing environment."

space at the Catholic parish

just a wonderful person,"

is

for the school,

with greatjoy that I express

Charlotte for their generous response to the earthquake disasters that so terribly

Elizabeth's provided the

Woodend Academy, Ferrell said her

St.

Woodend.

Courtesy Photo

Without much

help of

Elizabeth's," said

her classmates are

chial

gotten without

started

Allison.

It is

in Christ,

This Lent as

'We could not

her

My Dear Brothers and Sisters

"I

was saddened by the

women were going

and

in

addition

to

Most Reverend William G. Curlin Bishop of Charlotte

to have

See

grow up so quickly, but I was even more

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April 13,

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open-ended sentence to a juvenile psychiat-

Diagnosed with multiple

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very close to Sister Karen's

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after pleading guilty to

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a

classmate at Bishop

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ric facility

having shot

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For the

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St.

was tried as a juvenile on the recommendation of all parties, in-

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cluding the family of Kimberly Marchese,

the group calling itself

March

Bush,

7.

14,

wounded

the girl

in the

brought

shoulder in the

lunch-hour shooting in the school just

Under the terms of the

still

Nicholson, a Catholic

in a sling.

sentence,

man

Bush

could be held in the behavioral health service unit of

Reading

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until she

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Theologian criticized by Vatican wrote interreligious guidelines

of the Republican National

ROME (CNS) — A Jesuit theologian

bring a solid sense of commitment to his

work with

scenes architect of current Vatican interreli-

real estate developer

is

CNS photo by Lisa

Bishop

Council for Interreligious Dialogue,

1996 through

drafting committee for the

criminal

church owed Father Dupuis a "debt of

penalty."

gratitude for his pioneering work" in try-

Archbishop Buechlein as head of the Indianapolis Archdiocese, general chairman of the Indiana Catholic Conference and mem-

theological sense of religious

plurality.

McVeigh execution

'tests the

Life Activities.

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Terre eral

WASHINGTON

Archbishop Daniel M. McVeigh due to

who

served as

(CNS)

— John D.

White House

chief

of staff under President Clinton, has been

named

person executed by the federal in

1 1

counts of conspiracy and murder for

Podesta,

Buechlein said that, with

government

scheduled to be

a visiting professor at

University

38 years, "many believe no

Law

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Center. Podesta will teach

courses on legislation, congressional inves-

and public

interest

John Paul

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gave about $7.2 million disaster relief and development projects

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largest single donation of $140,000 to help flood victims in

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promotion" totaling $888,805. Most were programs for lit-

and

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women and

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organizations to maintain their distinctive

Ohio nun inspires others to walk for multiple sclerosis (CNS)

in

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annual report released April

Tony.

WASHINGTON

in

rela-

Washington government

his brother,

II

2000, according to the Vatican's coordinat-

Center, Podesta founded Podesta Associ-

Oklahoma City bombing.

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the execution will take place. In an April 2

first

is

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the April 1995

archbishop of Indianapolis, in whose state

be the

McVeigh

May 16 at the federal prison in Haute. He was convicted on fed-

executed

INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) The impending execution of Timothy McVeigh "tests the mettle of the emerging Catholic view about the inappropriateness of capital punishment" like no other case, said the

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is

ber of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Pro-

mettle' of death penalty

opposition

last year's elections.

is

—

more deserving of the death The statement was signed by

mation." Bishop Fitzgerald also said the

make

chaired

on the staff of the Washington law firm Greener and Hook.

Pope donated $7.2 million to charity in 2000, report says VATICAN CITY (CNS) Pope rently

Vatican document, "Dialogue and Procla-

ing to

He

the Republican National Committee from

Father Jacques Dupuis was a

member of the

and an active volun-

teer for various organizations.

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1991. Speaking at Jesuit-run

Michael Fitzgerald, secretary of the Ponsaid Jesuit

the Holy See on critical world Bush said in a statement. Nicholson an Iowa native who became a Colorado

issues,"

gious dialogue guidelines, originally pub-

tifical

Commit-

has been nominated to be ambassador

whose book on non-Christian religions drew Vatican doctrinal congregation criticism in February was a main behind-the-

5,

(CNS) Jim who is former chair-

Holy See. President Bush April 6 announced his intention to nominate the 63-year-old Nicholson, who would succeed Corinne 'Lindy" Boggs. The nomination requires confirmation by the Senate. "Jim Nicholson is a proven leader who will

that.

Gregorian University April

the

to the

near

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further detention in an adult facility after

lished in

Act

—

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Court. Marchese, also 14, attended the

arm

—

Former Republican chairman nominated for Vatican post

I've

court session with her

Sister

most money raised by any group of walkers in the Toledo area.

cafeteria.

want to say I'm sorry for everything done to you," Bush told Marchese during the hearing in Lycoming County "I

The

donations of $10,000

in

our members are come from across the United

Like our ministries,

unique and

States and from Brazil.

April 13,

2001

The Catholic News & Herald 7

From the Cover The World Camp

CCHSgrad raises funds for

By

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tiiese issues, as well as

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nity pride.

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Beatty Award recipient

St.

AIDS is becoming an ever-growmany regions in Africa, we

Blair

HoUoway, a

feel it is vital to

AIDS

announced

In 1999,

named Caroline Love Myers Beatty Award recipient.

Myers recendy retired af-

million.

organization dedicated to enriching the lives

blessed widi in the United States."

ter

of impoverished children around the world.

the Executive Director of

currendy

Laura Ivey and Baker Henson, two of Holloway's fellow students at UNC, were

for African

inspired to begin the organization after a trip

try

World Camp for Kids, Inc. money to fund camps

raising

children in Malawi, Zambia,

is

Botswana and

this summer. The World Camp team will travel to southern Africa to provide 20 two-day camps reaching at least

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To

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its

World Camp

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ceived confirmation letters from 14 schools in

camps from the organizafrom more than. 1,800 children. The group hopes to raise enough money to proAfrica requesting

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camps with a tooth-

been

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was an amazing experience

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I've

said. 'It

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realize-

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last

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we came

in contact

year seemed very insecure about

themselves and their community in Africa,"

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nition of a person

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in the lives

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attitude."

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This year's recipient, Caroline Love Myers, is a native of Charlotte and founded the very rninistry she helped to open in

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High

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The Catholic News & Herald

April 13,

2001

Around the Diocese

honored

Spirited volunteers

for extraordinary service By

JOANN

S.

KEANE

Editor

hickory

— A gifled musician, a talented

artist,

a champion of Native Americans, a

multilingual saving gracefor immigrants, a champion of clients,

life issues,

tireless

workhorse, a

a smiling warmface that welcomes

and a couple with an open door and heart to children in crisis.

These are the recipients of the 2000 Spirit Awards. On a recent Tuesday at the Catholic Conference Center, 10 tireless volunteers were honored by Catholic Social Services, bestowed with the Spirit Award, recognized and profusely thanked for each and every act of kindness in the name of the Catholic Social Services ministries.

Some have overcome incredible odds in their own lives; yet find the time and detennination to volunteer. Some are seeking a way to give back to the community. Some are a living testament to reaching out to others. All have one thing in common: In the eyes of Catholic Social Services, they are blessings; answers to calls for help, champions for those in need.

And so, on a crystal clear spring morning, The Charlotte, Piedmont Triad Regional, and Western Regional offices, along with the Justice and Peace ministry, Refugee Resettlement Office and Special Ministries teamed up to provide an appropriate celebration in honor of this year's recipients.

The

honorees

are:

Elizabeth Corcoran Sonya Hayden, coordinator of Volunteer Services for the Office,

Refugee Resettlement

introduced their honoree, a

who was months

to live; that

early '80s, she signed Office,

Mary Finlayson

thinks of

Mary

Finlayson.

Through her

able to reach people of all ages.

the barriers she's able to

her

gift

It's

Hayden. Though Corcoran

services to arrive

amazing

Mary

at the

mercy

—

with regularity

—

at

teaches English and explains American

'The impact on the refugees she teaches is remarkable. In some cultures, the physi-

Elder

does not drive,

handicapped are considered helpless

cally

that has not hindered her ability to

and even useless. The senior refugees are not only learning EngUsh from Elizabeth, but they have come to understand that no matter what your age, gender or physical

minister to others through her music, as

evidenced by her volunteering almost every day of the week Mary's concern,

commitment and compassion has spoken to this generation,

is

culture and customs to senior refugees.

her talent as well as herself has been an Ministry. Although

is still

the Senior Center in Charlotte, where she

go through with

CSS

God

utilizes the City's special transportation

is

of music. Her unselfish giving of

extraordinary contribution to

"and with the grace of

of a wheelchair or motorized scooter, she

"The two go music, she

was in 1973. In the on with the Refugee

very active and helping other people," said

When Sandra Breakfield, director of Elder Ministries thinks of music, she hand-in-hand.

woman,

given the prognosis of six

challenge, every person has

and through them, to

worth and can

be productive."

the next."

Barbara Tinsley Western Regional Office Director Trinitarian Sister Marie Frechette hears

and knows

chit-chat outside her office

some CSS

staffer is

connecting with Bar-

bara [TBobbie] Tinsley. She also knows,

"Bobbie

is

making someone's

life

brighter."

Bobbie Tinsley "answers our phones and

door with patience and grace. Her friendly caring

manner

faithful

represents the best

of what CSS stands for to our clients.

Bobbie came to our dedication and open

house and five days later, she was filling that need on a regular basis. She is kind, helpful, dedicated and dependable. Her special talent is seeing a need and filling it. are grateful for her unique qualities and for her willingness to share them with

We us."

Ed Konarski Terri Jarina, director of diocesan Operation Rice Bowl

Contact Editor Joann Keane by call-

ing

(704)

370-3336

or

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"Ed has chaired the He was instrumental in launching the mini-grant program that provides funding up to $500 for projects or initiatives that include action on international justice and peace or local immigrant or migrant issues. Ed's commitment to CRS' programs is exemplified in his support of the Operation Rice Bowl Lenten program at his parish, St. Charles Borromeo in Morganton."

Catholic Relief Services diocesan committee since

its

efforts, said,

inception in 1996.

"

April 13,

2001

"

'

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Around the Diocese Pat and Bea Staub Geri King, Director of the Charlotte

Presented in cooperation with

Regional Office, had this to say on the Staubs' involvement: "Pat and Bea Staub

have been associated with

CSS

for

many

in the

the Office of Evangelization RaJeigti, North Carolina

Diocese of

years following the adoption of their two children through CSS.

They have been

involved with the Adoption Auxiliary since

its

beginning and continue to gener-

ously support annual events by taking

Gather with ordained and lay evangelists: diocesan and parish leaders in the ministry of evangelization

photographs of the children with Santa and chairing the spring picnic. The Staubs were responsible for the beautiful photog-

Holy Ground

raphy and design work of our Annual Report last year. In addition, Bea chaired the Charlotte Regional Office Annual Fundraiser, 'Wings of Hope Gala,' last

June 6-9, 2001

spring."

17th National Conference for Catholic Evangelization

Raleigh, North Carolina Program Highlights: Proclamation Day:

Bishop Kenneth Untener In Concert:

Warren Grayson Brown Four Major Keynotes Focusing on Our Theme:

Rev. Pawl D. Minnihan "Emerging Holy Ground: 'Eccfeski

America and the '

Rev. Dr. Giles Conwiil

Marshall and Brenda Patterson Piedmont Triad Region's Host Homes programs, introduced the Pattersons, a couple who have spent nearly two decades as foster parents for troubled teens. To date, 47 Forsyth County youth in crisis have been welcomed into the

Mabel Stevenson,

home

Patterson

"Holy

director of die

for varying spans of time. 'Together, the Patterson family has

made

"In Their

that

precious sometimes becomes a

life is

task

in the

world of today. "Jack

upon himself, especially through the March for Life to gather the youth of our diocese and make sure we have a strong presence at the March for Life in Washington, D.C. For his continued way of rallying people, we recognize has taken

it

and thank him."

Barney Offerman, director of the diocesan Catholic Campaign for

Mary Herr "the ultimate Unable to attend the Hickory luncheon, Herr was volunteering in Western North Carolina, a previous commit-

PhD.

"What h Means To Welcome

a

Culturally Diverse Church.

Other Speakers Include:

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•

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volunteer."

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"In a way, the best

her

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is

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[jo say] she has a servant

which

is

men-

a very hard thing to main-

when dealing organizationally. She's worked with the Cherokee Indians for

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and advocate in the She has done pastoral work with St Joseph in Bryson City and also did pastoral work with Our Didy of Guadalupe parish in Cherokee." spirited Justice advisor

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difficult

f aith,

young man."

Maggie Nadol, Respect Life Coordinator, knows passing down the teaching

Culture,

and Religion.

Seung Ai Yang, Ph.D.

a

by frequently and willingly opening their heart and home to those in need. They are committed, compassionate and sincere individuals who truly care about the people in their community and feel compelled to give back. Host Homes is truly blessed for the opportunity to work with such a unique family." Stevenson also recognized the Pattersons' lOth-grade son, who participates in the Host Homes Program. "He is a member of die Teen Council and like his parents, he is a very dedicated reliable

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10 The Catholic News & Herald

April 13,

Readings

2001

Book Review

Book explores modern

Word to Life

bioethics, morality issues RICHARD M. DOERFLINGER

By

who

People

thodoxy

—

that

it

has pat an-

swers for everything and that

open

issue

their

suspect that Catholic or-

boring

is

—

for discussion

it

shown them his summaries of arguments to make sure he is not

leaves

no

should read

"Catholic Bioethics and the Gift of Human

a thor-

is

oughly orthodox Catholic layman who has taught moral theology at The Catholic

E.

on on

certain

outlines similar disagreements

new

(Huntington, Ind., 2000).

reproductive technologies, feeding for patients

artificially assisted

term he suggestion that such patients are less than human persons), and on using permanent loss of brain function in a so-called "vegetative" state (a

way

its

On

to diagnose death.

rigorous position ethicists are

340

each of

—

mistaken

in

more

he thinks other giving their moral

that

is,

approval to certain practices.

$17.95.

pp.,

Whether

one

of the

America and John Paul

II

own

to one's

On

the

issue of "brain death"

Washington.

He enthusiastically

the pope himself has

made

supports the teach-

ments that seem

ing and ministry of

Pope John Paul II, and draws heavily

accept the idea of diagnosing death by finding irreversible

from

loss

com-

recent

May

to

new evidence may demand a

the

forth

But

in survey-

hottest

issues

modern

bioethics

thinks there

When

in

— is

careful to

show

where theologians who accept those teachings differ on how to apply them.

Especially fascinating is May's analysis of one of the most bizarre dilemmas created for us by the new biology: whether areas

is

that reas-

Catholics

may

does review old arguments but

provoke a new appreciation for the church's contries to

show that acceptance of contraception is much more a pathway to abortion is more "anti-life" cerns.

—

For example, he

tries to

—

than most Catholics are ready to admit.

Here and throughout,

his discussion

human

embryos which have been created in a laboratory and then abandoned by the

even when heavily burdened,

is

May

a Catholic

is

life,

always a

This book

is

both

less

and more than a

national law calls for disposal of such

lar

"orphan embryos" after a certain period of

abstract conclusions to provide practical

question has gained greater

problems.

It also

often goes

beyond

the United States due to a

guidance to people facing medical dilemmas from genetic counseling

proposal by the National Institutes of

before conception to advance directives at

Health to use these embryos for destructive

the end of life.

—

experiments.

Researchers and medical profession-

author thinks that an effort to

rescue these embryos from disposal or perfreezing does not violate church

teaching against "surrogate" motherhood,

but

is

one step your faith has

is

coming a fear? What was one time you found yourself resisting goodness out of fear of change?

a prenatal form of adoption

—

Readings for the week of 1

April

15

-

21,

2001

Monday, Acts Matthew 28:8-15; Tuesday, Acts 2:36-41, John 20:1 1-18; Wednesday, Acts Luke 24:13-35; Thursday, Acts 3:11-26, Luke 24:35-48; Friday, Acts 4:1-12,

Easter Sunday, Acts

10:34, 37-43,

'

Corinthians 5:6-8, John 20:1-9;

2:14, 22-23,

3:1-10,

John 21:1-14; Saturday, Acts 4:13-21, Mark 16:9-15

Readings for the week of April 22 - 28, 2001 Second Sunday of Easter, Acts 5:12-16, Revelation 1:9-13, 17-19, John 20:19-31; Monday (St. George, St Adalbert), Acts 4:23-3 1, John 3: 1-8; Tuesday (St. Fidelis), Acts 4:32-37,

John

3:7-15;

Wednesday (St Mark),

1

Peter 5:5-14,

Mark

Friday, Acts 5:34-42, John 6:1-15;

Chanel, St Louis de Montfort), Acts

6:1-7,

16:15-20;

Saturday

Thursday, (St. Peter

John 6:16-21

not provide a detailed analysis of concepts

ously debated in Great Britain, where a

manent

What

invited you to take which required over-

basic textbook in Catholic bioethics. It does

such as natural law or the principle of double effect, but illustrates how these concepts can be applied to resolve particu-

The

QUESTIONS:

Weekly Scripture

Acts 5:27-33, John 3:31-36;

great and precious gift of God."

woman

have such an embryo implanted in her womb, and raise the child as her own, within the bounds of Catholic teaching on reproduction? This issue has been vigoroffer to

visibility in

new

—

— —

merely

not

"rooted in the conviction that

The

-

May

"adopt" frozen

time.

first

covering

contraception,

— May

biological parents.

morning of the long-awaited

older issues, such as

ductive technologies, brain death, organ

faithful

the

death."

euthanasia, reprotransplants, etc.

until

sessment of "brain

some of the

ing

to

of brain functions;

and

set

room

nearby private school willing to fudge the age requirement; they watched with pleasure his excitement at hearing the good news.

Imagine their amazement when a

provide footnotes good material for conclusions.

church's teachings.

in his

nothlunchbox, school supplies ing could rekindle the fire of enthusiasm that had made it hard for him to sleep just 10 hours earlier.

Good news, by definition, is both good which we're usually happy about and new. It was the newness of school which floored the little boy. Faced with the reality rather than the dream, self-doubt assailed him. Would new kids like him?

Could he do the work? Would he make mistakes and miss his mother and start to cry?

One of life's persistent ironies is

in

from recent Vatican documents

and played school his parents found

eagerly laid out the night before,

on Marriage and

his encyclicals

the deadline, and his parents were content to put off first grade for another year. But the little boy was devastated. He wheedled and raged

however, his text and

coming

both

News Service

turn 6 in October, after

with May's position,

Institute for Studies

Family,

DAN LUBY

day of school dawned only to find the boy refusing to go. School clothes

agrees or disagrees

University

He would

they appear.

It's

John 20:19-31

Catholic

these questions he generally takes the

May. Our Sunday Visitor

By

and (perhaps) resolved,

bly argued

as a

GIFT OF HUMAN LIFE, by William

3) Gospel:

a disputed

yearn for from when at long

striking how often Easter Season readings, like this Sunday's from Revelation, urge the disciples, "Do not be afraid!" To follow the risen Lord is to embrace good news, but it is news that calls us to conversion. It calls us to leave behind the comfort of the familiar and to embrace the path of new life with all its adventure and uncertainty, its challenge and its promise.

The boy went, fearfully, that first day. And though he always resisted change, fought leaving the comfortable old for the mysterious new, he grew to love school and found in its challenges a path to deeper life.

May our continuing Easter celebration give us the courage to embrace its message in both its joyful goodness and its sometimes scary newness.

22-24

2) Revelation 1:9-1 la, 12-13,. 17-19

without disputing church teaching.

dislikes for

CATHOLIC BIOETHICS AND THE

last

118:2-4, 13-15,

we

afar often frighten us

question in Catholic ethics can be responsi-

May

May

E.

how

the reader an inside look at

that the changes

Acts 5:12-16

Psakn

misrepresenting them. May's book gives

Life."

Author William

1)

generally

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movie depicts a woman's spiritual journey in convincing dramatic fashion, though it is largely interior, deeply religious and specifically Catholic in its treatment of love an abortion and a suicide as well as some coarse language. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is Aaffairs,

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is

II

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children under 13. (Universal)

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adults and adolescents.

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is

cautioned.

Moon" version of

ham

Faulkner) treats him as secular saint

and

social heretic,

emphasizing

parallels

his

seen as the Christ figure),

and the Romanesque archi-

most part

While the lush production has nothing to do

tecture of medieval Assisi.

and lavish

with the Franciscan simplicity,

it is

spirit

which succeeds quite well

more

to

than accumulating material goods.

U.S. Catholic Conference classification II

—

adults and adolescents.

style, with a commanding performance by Rex Ingram as De Lawd and

appropriate gospel music by the Hall

after barely surviving a tragic acci-

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in which she loses her husband. screenplay by Lewis John Carlino sets up a fascinating situation, but neither Carlino nor director Daniel Petrie

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12 The Catholic News & Herald

Teen Disturbed By Hypocrisy letter to me to share

A

The Pope

April 13,

& Columns

Editorials

young woman wrote a

Coming of Age

her

dismay at certain aspects of life in her Catholic high school.

I won't go over the details, but what it all came down to was her perception that actions just weren't matching up

Speaks

was

to words. In her mind, her school

2001

name

"Catholic" in

only.

She concluded her note by

telling

me

that she

currently searching for a religion that didn't

much of what

POPE JOHN PAUL

II

was

embody

so

was

that the un-Christian behavior of her peers

ignored so everyone's sense of their

could remain

faith

unchallenged.

Hours unites Christians

So

behavior

with Holy Spirit

we're

BY JOHN NORTON

VATICAN CITY

News Service

the Lit-

urgy of the Hours unites Christians in a unique way with the Holy Spirit and the whole church in praise of God and in intercession for the world's salvation, Pope John Paul II said.

He said the traditional church prayer, structured around the Psalms, enables believers to sanctify each part of their day by reflecting on the mystery of Christ's death and resurrection.

The pope made his remarks April 4 at his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square. It was the second of a series of talks that he said are intended to promote especially among lay people the practice of the Liturgy of the Hours.

He said Christians who recite the Psalms "experience a sort of harmony" with the Holy Spirit's

—

—

own

No.

there's point is

purely our

So often we think that our

1.

own

business, right3

as long as we're not physically

— Praying

people live

You

being tolerated by adults, and the whole mess was being

Pope: Liturgy of the

(CNS)

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Uh-oh. Uh-oh for her, and uh-oh for the rest of us. Let's take the rest of us first.

This teen wasn't exactly dumping on her peers, although their behavior clearly irked her. No, her gripe was

more

Catholic

AMY WELBORN

she described as "hypocrisy"

We think that

harming ourselves or others

OK.

But there are lots of ways to harm others, even indirectly. No, we can't run around the planet bearing responsibility for everyone else's perceptions on our shoulders.

We can, however, stop and remember before we engage in hypocritical behavior that others are watching us others who are wondering what being a Christian is all

—

about. If what they see

indeed done

is

tinged with hypocrisy,

we

have,

some harm.

Now the uh-oh for her. And

maybe

The

is

presence of hypocrisy

one's faith, though that

wonder what power adults or other kids

may be

this faith

—

for you, too.

no reason

to

abandon

templing since you have to

has

when you

see people

—

mold

their lives. Yes,

make

that value suddenly a false one?

Does the

fact that

teachings of Christ

you don't

make

perfectly live out the

those teachings invalid?

No. You know that just isn't the case. The church, like any institution, is filled with imperfect people and even a few outright hypocrites. It's filled with people who stumble and fall, who like Peter betray Jesus in big and small ways.

But in the end, as discouraging as that may be, we have to remember that the way people live doesn't define

—

—

what's true.

we're seeking

should be our

faith, it's

not other people

who

final guide. It's Jesus.

there's

The

truth of something isn't determined by

how

well

prayer.

Economy of Faith

the pope.

Early Christian said, that in reciting

Why

earth through believers

who

FATHER JOHN S. RAUSCH, Glenmary

on of

Guest Columnist

the Hours, because the prayers unite the church in

against

assault

leaders associyear,

the pope said.

The rhythm of the prayers centered on the mystery of Christ's death and resurrection, he said.

"Christian prayer is born, nourished and developed around the event of the faith par excellence the paschal mystery of Christ. In this way, in

—

-

morning and

at night,

setting of the sun, Easter

from death

to

life

— was

'To recite the Psalms

from the rising to the

—

the Lord's passing

recalled," in this

he

said.

way is to immerse

ourselves in the ocean of life and grace which

mystery of the Father, Son and Holy said.

Violence against

recitation of

week and

is

Spirit,"

the

he

to continue.

"Men must

realize that family

a serious problem and not joke about

it.

An

a crime, whether against a stranger or your

is

Domestic violence reaches across

Christian tradition of the Liturgy of the

Hebrew Psalms, which church

is

spouse."

classes,

ated with different times of the day,

women

violence

the whole world, he said.

The

women? Why the Mary Kay Drouin, an Adrian

violence against

in spouse abuse ministry, believes society simply allows violence

praise of God and intercession for the salvation of

Hours developed gradually from the

much

Dominican with over 25 years of experience

special 'en-

recite the.Liturgy

so

frequency of assaults? Sister

the prayers "their faith al-

In addition, Christ continues his mission

Forty-two percent of murdered women are killed by an intimate male partner. Nationally, 50 percent of all homeless women and children became homeless because of friend.

domestic violence.

monks were convinced, he

lowed the Psalms' verses to release a ergy' of the Holy Spirit."

the

do. I'm

would much prefer to deal with honest people than liars.

But are you 100 percent honest all the time? Good for you if you are, but I imagine that most of you, like the rest of the human race, have at some time in the last few weeks shaded the truth in at least one conversation you've had.

Does the fact that you violated your own value of honesty

When

you have to wonder, and

you

nothing wrong with that kind of wondering But in the end you have to remember one other very important thing:

"In praying the Psalms at different moments of the day, it is the Holy Spirit himself who, dwelling in us through the grace of baptism, is praying in us with 'sighs too deep for words,'" said

the

it.

believe in honesty, right? I'm sure

sure you strive to be an honest person, and I'm sure you

living in violation of it.

You have to wonder if it's really as true and as good as they say it is when they can't even bother to really let it

Columnist

This true story from a demonstrates what

when

a horror

safe

women

house

in rural

middle class victims with marketable Appalachia

many women fear, and some face, real. The husband comes home

movie turns

drunk and has a gun. Frustrated with the world, he wields his power over the people he can more easily control, his wife and family. In a display of mountain machismo he shoots the phone off the wall then threatens to kill his family and commit suicide. Time to think fast The woman calms her husband as best she can, then asks to beg some cigarettes at the neighbor's. Without purse or coats she and her three kids dash into the cold January night before he changes his mind. The neighbor drives the get-away car.

At the shelter she continues crying and shaking hysterically. In her panic she has even wet on herself Slowly the care and warmth at the shelter the cup of herbal tea, the hot bath, the clean clothes soothe her, and by 2 a.m. she and her family can settle in for the night, six hours after the ordeal began. The next morning she'll start from scratch,

—

—

knitting her

life

back together.

In the U.S. a seconds.

Women

woman are

is

more

frequently victims of domestic

violence than victims of burglary, cal

on violence against women indicate no assurance for a woman's safety even among kith and kin.

Two-thirds of the attacks on women are perpetrated by someone the victim knows, frequently a husband or boy-

The

statistics

tody of the children. But, abuse

Many victims

skills

can remain

in

escalates;

it

never lessens.

seek help only after the perpetrator touches

the children.

Additionally, poverty in itself limits a victim's options.

Lacking adequate education, starting a family at an early age and being abused as a child narrows the possibilities for a victim in poverty. In rural areas

constraints of few available jobs and

no

add the additional public transporta-

tion.

"We

can no longer blame the victim,"

reflects Sister

Mary Kay. "The question is not why does she stay, but why does he abuse and why do we as a society permit it" The U.S. Catholic bishops in their 1994 pastoral message, "Confronting a Culture of Violence," suggest the

church must do more: "We can incorporate ways to handle family conflict in our religious education and sacramental

We

can work for public policies

that confront violence, build

community and promote

responsibility."

mugging or other physi-

crimes combined.

socio-economic

an abusive situation longer than necessary because verbal abuse reduces their self-esteem. They also fear losing cus-

preparation programs.

physically abused every nine

all

gripping victims in different ways. Well-educated

Sister

Mary Kay

views domestic abuse and physical

violence as learned behavior.

we

"When children kill children They ultimately learned

adults have failed miserably.

violence because

we modeled

it"

The National Domestic 799-7233.

Violence hot line

is

(800)

2001

April 13,

with another student and decided to take matters into her

One

Light

The Catholic News & Herald 13

& Columns

Editorials

own in

Candle

hands. She brought a

and started

to school

shooting came soon after a shooting incident

ern California in which at least two students were

But Brent Paucke, aged but you could

Guest Columnist

Things That Truly Matter

this.

fifty

years of

educating children, from pre-school through the eighth

The

grade.

school

is

growing each

year, with

all

the

and a waiting list in some grades. St. Thomas the Apostle School is vibrant and eagerly classes filled

looking to the future.

The

created a place where God-centered values can be cel-

ebrated

is still

With

a popular notion in

America 2001.

this anniversary celebration in

ning committee began brainstonning

last

mind, our plan-

how

year about

successful, either in status

the

We found

festivities.

president of

It

ideals

Many of their values

in their families

and

and saw

that,

Once more,

our school.

in

the television

once again, kids were shooting kids at school.

were taking out their angers and frustraby doing violence to others. In one case, this time at a

tions

teens

high school in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, the shooter was a freshman girl. She apparentiy had "issues"

Catiiolic

this.

It

second victim of

Columnist

Pope and Others Urge Saving the

as easily

He put liimself

have become the

But something

this senseless violence.

Environment

he presented

And

in

not running away.

'It

because of him,

have no idea

Maybe it was

doesn't have to be like it

if Brent is

this.

It

Since the 1970s in late

die

can be

we need

No notion

will become a corporate CEO, or make a million become a success as the world defines the notion.

But I know that now, and forever, Brent is someone who made a difference for the better. So on the anniversary of my school I found myself thinking that it's fine to salute the most successful or powerful or accomplished.

But it's just as important to remember and celebrate those who were the most charitable, the most caring, and the most compassionate, the pecjple who bother with people and don't run away people who make a difference by botiiering to love.

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

Day

we

derive

all

the products

This day of awareness were beginning to see the

came about because we

we were

disastrous path

on.

In die interests of becoming wealthy, comfort-

and loaded with new possessions and conveniences, we called ourselves modern, embraced even untested technology and ignored the many ways we were raping die earth. Taking notice, able, self-satisfied

for a halt to environmentally destructive

by proclaiming Earth Day.

actions

we

Well, not only are

whether he

dollars or

have celebrated Earth

to survive as a people.

many called

was.

a top-flight student

we

April as a time to focus on our responsibility to

revere nature, from which

in

Brent Paucke compelled him to get involved. Out of darkness, he brought light Maybe it was in his tone. Perhaps it was the

I

CNS

can be better. Just

This young man decided to

He might just

enormous risk

surprise

ANTOINETTE BOSCO

to me.'"

speak up, and to reach out to someone in pain.

better."

including Robert Wright,

it

real difference.

many

Then one day not long ago, we turned on

to get back,

ending, happily, was positive.

Brent made a

NBC and Phil Quartararo, president of Warner

were formed

or give

reasoning he offered,

Brothers Music. The CEO's of any number of companies were graduates of our parochial education. That made us all supremely proud. These people are wonderfully accom-

and

down

or financial accomplishments for

plished in the eyes of the larger society.

me

Brent was successful in distracting the shooter. The gun got kicked away. Only one girl was wounded and, thank God, she was not seriously hurt.

at

was suggested that we research the graduates and highlight those who were most to acknowledge this terrific school.

The

Line

that (the shooter)

tell

doesn't have to be like

It

put the gun

who

vision of the founders

South-

killed.

was really mad and she looked like she was about to go off on everybody. I got up and started toward her. I didn't want anyone to get hurt. She was saying, 'I don't want to live. I just want to commit suicide right here.' And she pointed the gun at her head. I was saying... 'You don't have to do

MSGR. JIM LISANTE

parish school recently celebrated

in

The Bottom

decided to get involved.

14,

Listen to his words: "The principal told

My

firing

No one knew what the girl was capable of doing. And

cover. this

gun

Classmates, as you might expect, dove for

die cafeteria.

but

we seem

not out of the woods yet,

to be getting in deeper. Policies

coming

We

are not

out of Washington are scary. Consider:

going to try to reduce carbon emissions which escalate global warming; we are lowering arsenic standards for drinking water, endangering millions; spurred by oil companies, we are looking into opening America's

last

magnificent wilderness, the Arctic

oil drilling. What's nextf These days I am again reviewing what Pope John Paul II spoke about shortly after the end of the

National Wildlife Refuge, to

jubilee year.

He called

for

an "ecological conversion,"

giving a broad definition of what he meant by that Q. My parents were married 45 years when my dad died several years ago. My mom is doing all right with a

and

pension

lots

First he referred to a "human ecology" that would "render the life of creatures more dignified" and protect the "radical good of life in all its manifestations." He said that humanity must become ever more sensitive to die need to "prepare an environment" for future generations.

I also think everybody should meditate on these passages from the Catechism of the Catholic Church: "A theory that makes profit the exclusive norm and ultimate end of economic activity is morally unacceptable" (No. 2424). "Economic life is not meant solely to multiply goods produced and increase profit

Question

of activities.

Corner

She has met a wonderful man, a widower, who wants to marry her. However, if they marry she will lose her monthly pension. If he dies, she would be left with nothing.

We

have suggested that they just

sinful.

live together,

had a long Catholic education and

she has

If God

is

but

thihks that

is

a loving God, I believe he would want

FATHER JOHN DIETZEN

CNS

them to share companionship for the rest of their days.

She won't ask this question of her priest. Will you give us an answer? (Michigan)

Columnist

or power;

^

A.

mother

I

believe the important

is

giving.

her

life

is

the one your

and her conscience, and she

is

To try to push her into something that is what she is convinced God wants is obviously not

responsible for

against

It's

answer

it.

good or loving.

I must say I agree with

her.

Maybe

she

feels that,

even

is old, she still has obligations of good example, what she knows are right values and ideals. She doesn't want to undo in these final years what I'm sure she

though she to display

has been trying to teach her family throughout her I've

If

known many people who do what you happy with

their decision,

life.

are asking.

even

less so

as time goes on.

Since you ask for

it,

my

advice

is

to support her in

doing everything possible with her friend. They can make life much more enjoyable and good for each other without

first

of

all

to the service of

human

the possibility of rational, conscious creatures in other parts

of the cosmos.

leaders are appalled that die United States has said

is

that nothing in Catholic faith

God's creative imagination and power

is

would deny

certainly not

exhausted by the human fives we experience on this earth.

There could easily be countless life fonns with the capacity to know and relate to the Creator in a conscious way.

Considering the exuberant generosity with which God lavishes life of all kinds on die world around us, we might be excused for strongly suspecting that this divine

extravagance

Beyond

how

isn't

that,

in

which 38 nations agreed to reduce

that extraterrestrial

now, pure conjecture.

Some contend it

life

might happen

global warming.

America's

of

human arrogance even

to

emissions

safety,

Some say

first interest is

and are calling

they suspect that profits, not world

company

this "irresponsible"

and "arro-

gant."

As

at least as

is,

tiieir

of greenhouse gases, an action necessary to contain

limited to our time and place.

however, any theory about whether or

for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, the

Union of Concerned

Scientists, in

Earthwise (Spring

2001), called this attempt to ravage a glorious wilderness, a true national treasure, "shortsighted."

is

typical

We cannot be,

it

through on the 1997 Kyoto Protocol,

will not follow

estimated that

all

the

oil

They

gotten from drilling there

pretends to Q. There are strong theories today that intelligent

receives

know more about what God expects and from creation than we will probably ever know

would supply U.S. vehicles for only five months! sensibly recommend that we stop driving "gas guzzlers" and demand fuel efficient cars. 'In less dian three years the country would save more gasoline than

of the universe. With the there must be more life out there

this side

of eternity.

giving in to what you are urging.

life

ordered

is

community" (No. 2426).

Recent news reports point out that European

such matters

they have any strong spiritual background, however,

they're not awfully

it

persons, of the whole man,, and of the entire

of

stars,

somewhere.

*>

What does the church say about this? Have there been Adams and Eves in other places? Or are we the only place with human life? (Maryland) A. About the only claim

we

they claim, the only

That

exists in other galaxies

trillions

question the existence of other intelligent life.

can

make

for sure about

is

fish in

They

such a big pond.

not a strong argument,

it

seems to me.

It

ANWR could provide," they say.

God gave us

to respect

A free brochure answering questions Catholics ask about ecumenism, intercommunion and other ways of sharing with people of otherfaiths is available by sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope Dietzen, Box 325, Peoria, IL 61651.

to

Father John

it

to complete the

mony

We most

for our

made us its stewards, Our mandate from God is

the earth and

and care for

it

work of creation,

own good and

to perfect

its

har-

that of our neighbors.

should take that mandate and responsibility seriously.

14 The Catholic News & Herald

ACADEMY, from page 5

come she

to us, they

'They

said.

judgment. They

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State-certified teachers volunteer their time

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and Woodend oversees a

curriculum that

is

decidedly creative. Ser-

from Appalachian State University assist in the program, and graduate students from the university vice learning majors

teach expressive art therapy.

The

school

is

a nonprofit organization

funded by local churches,

and

tions

They feel when in

statistics

—

the

graduated

eight of whom have

far,

struggles of mother-

hood.

"The

variety of personalities and fam-

into our

program

Father John

Woodend

said.

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also gives specific education

"When we have one

success,

it

it

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'When

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said support

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said

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they are simply

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citizens.

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longer on government

gling with teen-age issues."

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like the black

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2001

CHRISM MASS, from front page ing the recommitment ceremony, the attending priests rededicate themselves to their mission in life as spiritual advisors and leaders within their parishes and the diocese.

The annual chrism Mass

cel-

ebrated the ministry of priesthood and the role of the bishop as a spiritual shepherd.

"Priests are supposed to be the bishop's helpers, and if we don't have an allegiance to him and his authority, then we have no unity," said Benedictine Abbot Patrick Shelton, pastor at St. James Church in Hamlet

and

Sacred

Wadesboro

The Catholic News & Herald 15

Around the Diocese

Heart Church in and vicar of the

Albemarle Vicariate. "If we are not reminded of our commitment, then it becomes weaker and weaker. The chrism Mass helps us to remember what we are doing, what we are about and what our role is in the church as priests."

During the renewal of commitment to priestly service, the bishop

perform their ministerial works.

"In order to be one with Jesus, we must say yes to God every day, even with our busy schedules, through sorrows and challenges," said the bishop. If we don't make our lives one with Jesus through our love for him, then we cannot bear it. When we rededicate ourselves to Jesus Christ,

we

of the wonderful joy that

reminded the priests of their ordination vows and their pledge to serve their parishioners and lead them to-

receive

deeper devotion to Jesus. He also asked the congregation to pray for their continued work as priests

prayer. Prayer is our breath, and without it, we die spiritually. If we repeatedly pray to God and proclaim 'I want what you want,' then he will deny us nothing."

The bishop stressed the importance of the sacrament of reconciliation not only for the diocesan faithful but also for the priests. "For us

ward

a

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

their leaders in faith.

Bishop Curlin said that through constant prayer, the sacraments and a sustained faith in Jesus Christ that those who have been called to serve the Lord through priesthood can fully

all

flows from God.

"We cannot make

it

without

priests, reconciliation

is

not some-

we just give, but it is something we receive. The more we receive it, then the more sensitive we are to God's mercy, and we can then look thing

forward to dispensing God's infinite mercy and hope to others."

Bishop Curlin asked the congregation to pray for their priests and their continued work in the parishes in order for the threefold relationship among the bishop, the priests and the parishioners to grow and prosper.

"On

day

this

as

your priests

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During the Liturgy of the Euchaall of the priests and deacons gathered on the altar with the bishop and the vicars of the diocese for the

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Toward the end of the Mass, the bishop first blessed the oil of the sick, used for the ill and dying. The oil of catechumens for baptismal candidates was blessed next, and the sacred chrism, or 'Christ oil,' was first mixed with balsam, an aromatic oil

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The

the blessing of churches and altars.

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every diocesan parish and mission church. With the sacred oils in hand, the priests can return to their parishes rededicated in spiritual union with the bishop and their parishioners.

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Couple comes to permanent diaconate through faith and love ALESHA

By

M. PRICE

—

GREENSBORO

The

arrival of

For the Steinkamps,

heat and storms.

a

seasonal lightning storm brought an un-

planned and unwelcomed surprise. lightening strike caused a

fire

was detwo important things, the homeowner, Rev.

the couple's home. Everything stroyed except for a so important that

Mr. Ron Steinkamp, ran back

The permanent

the items.

retrieve

inside to

was taking place a and Rev. Mr. Steinkamp

diaconate ordination

week

later,

wanted

—

in

vestments

his

—

order to participate

and stole the ceremony.

The mighty

"Neighbors were trying to restrain him, but I told him that he could run in quickly and get them and get back out," said Bette Steinkamp, his wife.

"We walked

town

in the small

culture back then, and part of

my

focus

over

was on the business world," Mr. Steinkamp.

said Rev.

God

With

grandfather's gardens

still

mind, the family's

stop was Massa-

flows

Mississippi

Ron and

Bette

I

were

of my childhood was pre-Vatican II, and we went to Mass everyday," said Rev. Mr. Steinkamp. "I Catholic.

always

felt

All

secure about the church;

bundled up."

The next move was to a warmer climate in Georgia, and this was their first exposure to the Civil Rights Movement in the deep South. "They had just taken down the 'Colored' and White' signs off of the water

movements. I didn't know about the permanent diaconate before I came here, and through our involvement with lay ministry, I wanted to continue to grow spiritually and to try to satisfy that

It

in

to

it.

We

charismatic

isolated

and

Bette Steinkamp attended the formation classes together and enjoyed their time together growing in faith and commit-

from

They

were

transferred to

Penn-

I

liked

next 20 years because of job transfers.

"Moving was part of the corporate

"We

activities.

attended

these classes and had we not been

Mr. Steinkamp and his wife began to

in economics, he began working for Armstrong Cork Company in produc-

caused the

their lives.

Virginia where Rev.

Even through adversity, Rev. Mr. Steinkamp was ordained in 1995 and has served at Our Lady of the Highways Church in Thomasville and now serves at St. Pius Church in Greensboro. The couple's spirituality and their lifelong rela-

several times over the

ment throughout

sylvania and then to

Mr.

the

and

Cursillo movements, Rev. Mr. Ron

we

of a situation

with both feet into

know God more."

As with

received a

receiving his bachelor's of science degree

X

to

new understanding

difficult times."

affiliation

me

and

it

ous

This

desire in

in

hadn't been exposed

The couple dated while Rev. Mr. Steinkamp attended the University of Illinois and were married in 1964. After

move

and jumped

me bewe weren't

participate in vari-

tion planning.

lina)

renewal team.

here (to North Caro-

surprising to

cause

being Catholic."

family to

'We came down

was so

Mass, not depressed, but full of the peace of the Lord and smelling a little like smoke. This was an instance of God sustaining us through into that ordination

renewal conferences in the Diocese of Charlotte and were invited to be a part

and

in IDinois."

dated, etc.

Mr. Steinkamp.

moving to North Carolina, they began to attend charismatic-

the Cursillo and charismatic renewal

in a Catholic subculture. All

of our friends, the girls

be

and we

great, big flakes,

in

were

later.

God

down

other in the halls of their elementary school

they began dating years

letting

the fullest extent

After

fresh in his

lived near the coast,

life,

of the charismatic service

raised

"We lived

parts of one's

in one's life to

2001

we had never seen the ocean. The first thing we did was go down to the beach and taste the salt water. The snow came

Steinkamp attended the same Catholic grade school in Quincy, 111., a small town situated on the river, and attended separate boys' and girls' high schools. They were not even aware that they had passed each until

"We

chusetts.

first

all

possible," said Rev.

the smell of his father's and

fountains.

through their memories as

his alb in

lives,

ward ordained ministry where they were raised.

A

that ravaged

them

carried

and that dedication is what led them to the permanent diaconate.

The cradle Catholics began their steps tothrough their

usually characterized by

is

God have

tionship with

Staff Writer

summertime

April 13,

Living the faith

together,

we would

have grown together the way we have," said Rev. Mr. Steinkamp, father of two and grandfather of four and now vice-president and

inot

Rev.

Steinkamp

worked as a Scoutmaster and in the Parent-Teacher Organization, while both he and his wife became involved in a

Rev. Mr.

general manager of manufacturing logistics of Thomasville Furniture.

"The diaconate has provided a good founda-

Ron Steinkamp

Bible study group.

That same group decided to build a church since there was not one nearby.

"There was an outpouring of

Catholic

of the

Social

time to really listen to the Gospel message and examine where you are

and has allowed me to help people in that I never would have thought about through the RCIA process, the annulment process, faith formation and other ministries."

"The deacons are a vital need in this diocese, and it is an ordained ministry, a special calling to Christ," said Mrs.

Services

spiritually.'^

Steinkamp.

spiritual

growth

in the parish,

tion

and the

a

building of the church created a lot of

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spark of Cursillo hit

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I

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Cursillo. It

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After participating in what he said

May

it.

It

'We is

could lose

a

it if

we

don't

mighty and necessary

was a significant spiritual experience for them, they became involved with

work of the Holy

Cursillo and charismatic renewal teams.

"Charismatic renewal offers people per-

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