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Volume 2 Number 43
Tribute To Bishop John
F.
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August
13,
1993
Donoghue
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A Time For Prayer Only a short time remains before Bishop Johi Donoghue leaves us. In less than a week, he will be insta
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formally as archbishop of the Archdiocese of Atlanta
metropolitan of the Province of Atlanta.
Bishop Donoghue offers thanks to the people of the diocese. More than 500 people turned out for the diocesan farewell celebration Aug. 9 at St. Patrick Cathedral. Photo by JO ANN KEANE
Itgivesustimetolookbackathismanyaccomplishrn in the
almost nine years that he has been our shephen
congratulate himonhiswell-deservedpromotionandtoj
Hundreds Say Farewell To Bishop Donoghue ByCAROLHAZARD
Bishop Donoghue leaves for Atlanta Aug. 1 7 to become
one of 34 archbishops in the United States. There are 250 U. S
Associate Editor
CHARLOTTEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Bishop JohnF. Donoghue thanked
bishops.
the people of the Diocese of Charlotte for their support,
'
encouragement and inspiration at a farewell tribute in his honor Monday, Aug. 9 at St. Patrick Cathedral. The people, in turn, came from throughout the 46county diocese to thank him for his friendship and leadership. More than 500 parishioners, priests, brothers and sisters packed the cathedral for the Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiv-
J.
When you leave us, it isjust a farewell,'
'
said Msgr. John
McSweeney.chancellorandvicargeneral. "Asyougoto
the Archdiocese of Atlanta be assured this diocese supports
that he will receive divine help as he comes to grip wit!
many problems he will face in the archdiocese which has more than its share of troubles in recent years. As retired Bishop Begley points out in a story in
tot
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issue, we should also be praying for a speedy selectic Bishop Donoghue' s successor in Charlotte. Only about months passed betweenBishopBegley'sretirementani selection of Bishop Donoghue to replace him.
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Butitseenistobetakingmuchlongernowtofillepisc
you in prayer and friendship." Bishop Donoghue said he "envied" his successor. He
would have been happy to stay in the Charlotte Diocese for
vacancies. Six to eight months appears to be about present norm and some vacancies have existed for as
I
We hope that a long selection process will not
s
as a year.
See Farewell, Page 15
ing celebration.
the momentum which has marked the growth of the Dio
of Charlotte under Bishops Begley and Donoghue,
The Catholic population of the diocese has grow more than 94,000. The growth of the population has establishmentof new parishes and missions and to const
Inside 22
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tion of new, larger churches in already existing paris
nine-year record of
Many dioceses across the country are closing Cath
achievement
schools because of dimimshing enrollment and lack offt
But the Diocese of Charlotte is building new schoo
I
adding to existing facilities.
Question and Answer: Bishop Donoghue talks
Under Bishop Donoghue's leadership, the recomr
I
about his achievements during his nine years as
dations of the 1 986-87 Diocesan Synod have been o
I
chief shepherd for the Diocese of Charlotte.
being implemented. New programs have been initiatec others are being considered.
However, future implementation of synod goals -addition of new diocesan programs will depend upoit viewsofmenewbishop.Asapracticalmatter,itwillbedifl to move forward with any major programs until a ne
25 Close to his heart
w bi
has been appointed.
We
j oin with
Issues close to the heart; respect eucharistic adoration. His
life,
ecumenism,
B ishop Begley in urging you to pray ft
speedy appointment of Bishop Donoghue' s successo;
many achievements
notwithstanding, Bishop Donoghue has been steadfast
and passionate about these key
issues.
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The Catholic
ews & Herald
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Other features... August 13, 1993
5 A bishop's boyhood Bishop Donoghue grew up
when no one thought
Volume 2, Number 43 in
Washington, D.C., in the era Publisher:
to lock their
doors
Editor: Robert E.Gately
No
surprise to him Retired Bishop Begley not surprised by Bishop Donoghue' s promotion.
16
Most Reverend John F. Donoghue
at night.
Associate Editors: JoannKeane, Carol Hazard
Hispanic Editor: Sister Irene Halahan Advertising Representative:
13 Reflections of a friend Msgr. James Montgomery, a close friend of the bishop, reflects on the bishop' s abandonment to God and the meaning of his motto, "To live in Christ Jesus." 13 Bishops of the province pay tribute Bishops F. Joseph Gossman of the Raleigh Diocese,
Office: 1524EastMoreheadSt.,Charlotte,NC282(r;
Mail Address: PO Box 37267, Charlotte, NC 28237 Phone:(704)331-1713 Printing:
Raymond W. Lessard of the Savannah Diocese
and David B. Thompson of the Charleston Diocese pay
tribute to
Bishop Donoghue.
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Mullen Publications, Inc.
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20 Coat of arms reflects beliefs Bishop chooses a coat of arms
that reflects his love for Christ, devotion to the
Blessed Mother and
EastMoreheadSt.,Charlotte,NC28207,44timesa) weekly except for Christmas weekand Easter week
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every two weeks during June, July and August for $ year for enrollees in parishes of the Roman Catb
dedication to serve as Christ's shepherd in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
4 Elderly The bishop
woman
loses visitor says goodbye to nursing home resident, Bessie Godbold, whom he has
for the past several years.
visited regularly
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my brothers and sisters, Be perfect, be ofgood comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with "Finally,
"Finabnente, hermanos y hermanas, deseo
que vivan felices y que busquen
farewell.
la
perfection en su vida. Animense y vivan en
armonia y paz; y
Dios de amor y de paz
el
estara con ustedes." (2
you.
Cor 13:11)
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Cor. 13:11)
(2
Dear Friends
in Christ:
OFFICE OF THE BISHOP
OFFICE OF THE BISHOP
Goodbye Queridos amigos en Cristo.
Nunca es facil decir adios y debo reconocer que me es muy dificil haeerlo ahora. Cuando supe mi nombramiento como Arzobispo de Atlanta, tuve emociones diversas. Estas eran debida a lo que he gozado en mi casi nueve anos en la Diocesis de Charlotte, debido en gran parte a ustedes,
Pueblo de Dios. quienes
el
mi llegada y han respondido
arino a
me
recibieron con tanto
tan generosamente a mis llamas pidiendo
ayuda de tantas maneras y demonstrando sincero interes y amor hacia la Ustedes han sido una fuente de inspiration y edification para mi durante mi
asistencia y Iglesia.
sstacia fieles
en
Diocesis de Charlotte. Les agradezco
la
magnifico ejemplo de vivir
el
servidores de Cristo y les quiero urgir a que permanezcan junto
como
Senor,
al
siguiendo fielmente las ensenanzas del Magisterio de la Iglesia. Sean hombres y mujeres de fe, que proclaman la verdad. Confien que el Espiritu Santo les guie hacia 1
la Verdad y la Vida. Durante mi tiempo entre ustedes he visto un gran crecimiento en
Camino,
la Iglesia
y surgir
muchos y muy hermosos programas, que no solo ofrecen asistencia en muchgas areas, sino tambien son un medio para comprender mejor a la Iglesia y enriquecer nuestras vidas. El
acercanos mas a
la Iglesia nos lleva a
caminar mas cerca del Senor y esta union
on El es tan necesaria en nuestra peregrination terrena. Este maravilloso crecimiento 10 habria sido posible sin ustedes, sacerdotes, religiosos y laicos.
Aunque
siento tristeza
me dispongo para los retos
dejar la Docesis de Charlotte,
al
}ue encontrare. Espero ver crecer a la Iglesia de Atlanta y adelantar iqui.
me
.nuchas responsabilidades que
— que
Charlotte i la
esperan.
Yo
como ha sucedido
me guie y tratar de complir las
Les pido sus oraciones para que el Espiritu Santo
tambien simpre orare por
la Iglesia e
continue creciendo y floreciendo. siempre respondiendo
la diocesis
me
for
is
never easy to say, and
time to do
at this
Archbishop of Atlanta,
must admit that
I
just that.
When
I
truly had
mixed
feelings.
I
most difficult appointment as have enjoyed my
I
it is
my
learned of
almost nine years in the Diocese of Charlotte and this
due, in large part,
is
God, who embraced me so warmly upon my arrival, who responded generously to my calls for assistance and support in so many ways, and who have exhibited a sincere interest in and love for the Church. You have been a source of inspiration and edification for me during my time in the Diocese of Charlotte. I thank you for the wonderful example of how to love as a genuine follower of Christ, and I would urge you to remain close to the Lord by following, unequivocally, the teaching of the Magisterium. Be men and women of faith, who will always stand up for the truth. Rely upon the Holy Spirit to guide you to the Way, the Truth and the Life. to you, the People of
During my time with you, I have seen much growth in the Church, and many wonderful programs have been instituted which not only offer assistance in numerous areas but, also, are a means of learning more about the Church and enriching our lives. As we are drawn closer to the Church, we, naturally, have a closer walk with the Lord and this relationship with
Him is so
necessary as
we
continue our earthly pilgrimage. Again, this
— the
wonderful growth would never have been possible without you priests,
the religious and the
laity.
llamada de Cristo en esta parcela de su vina.
Se que daran apoyo que
Que
nuevo obispo. cuando sea nombrado,
al
me hand dado Senor
el
misma cooperation y
la
is
sadness at leaving the Diocese of Charlotte,
look
I
Church grow and continue to move ahead, much as we have seen here. I would ask your prayers that the Holy Spirit will guide me as I try to fulfill forward to the challenges that await me. Hopefully,
bendiga abundamente.
les
While there
a mi.
will see the
I
of Atlanta
Sinceramente en Cristo.
the
many
the
Church
of Charlotte
always responding to the
Muy
Reverendo
I
(Arzobispo nombrado de Atlanta)
•
P.O.
shall
I
always pray for
— may the Diocese continue to grow and flourish, call
of the Lord in this part of His Vineyard.
Donoghue
Jolin F.
Obispo de Charlotte
ocese of Charlotte
me. Likewise,
responsibilities that await
know you
will give the
your new bishop, when he
NC
Box 36776, Charlotte,
28236 6776
•
May God bless you
(704) 377-6871
same generous cooperation and support to you have give me.
appointed, as
is
abundantly.
Sincerely in Christ,
Most Reverend John
F.
Donoghue
Bishop of Charlotte (Archbishop-designate of Atlanta)
Diocese of Charlotte P.O. Box 36776, Charlotte,
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& Herald
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ARCHBISHOP DONOGHUE The Laity, The Daughters of Charity, The Franciscans of St. Pius X, Greensboro,
send greetings and prayers on this momentous occasion. Bishop Donoghue says goodbye
to Bessie
Godbold, a nursing home resident Photo by
visited for the last several years.
Nursing
Home
Resident Loses
whom he
has
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ByCAROLHAZARD Associate Edtior
1
CHARLOTTE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Bessie Godbold
son other than she is "a nice lady" and "a delight."
doesn' t like it 'one little bit." '
"You know I' 11 be leaving for Atlanta
Mrs. Godbold, who was once married
many
years ago, has no
soon," Bishop John F. Donoghue tells the
for a short time
nursing home resident. "So, F ve come to say
children .Butshehasanieceand"a grand
goodbye."
niece" who check in on her. And parishio-
The bishop had sandwiched the visit
ners from Our Lady ofthe Assumption make
he leaves
sure she gets to Mass two or three times a
into his hectic schedule before
Aug. 17for Atlanta to become thearchbishop
week.
there. Even so, Mrs. Godbold, 84, figures he
"Well, how are you doing?" thebishop
The
asks as they walk down the nursing home
has enough time to drop by again. bishop tells her he will try.
aisle together, herarminhis.
Bishop Donoghue has been visiting Mrs. Godbold every four months or so for the last several years for no particular rea-
myself, but I'
"Can'tbragon
m doing OK," she says. See Bessie, Page 20
Prayerful Best Wishes X TO LIVE
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Archbishop John F. Donoghue
St.
Patrick Cathedral
Charlotte, N.C.
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Tribute To Bishop John
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F.
Donoghue
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'Regular Boy'
ByCAROLHAZARD Associate Editor
The son of Irish immigrants, Bishop Âťhn Donoghue grew up in modest surundings in a close knit neighborhood. Circa 1935. Washington, D.C. No one
ought to lock their doors at night.
The boy who would one day grow up to archbishop of Atlanta was 7 years old at jj
He liked to play baseball and footand was captain of his grade school
e time. ill,
isketballteam.
"He was a regular boy, well liked by eryone," said Patrick Donoghue, the
shop
'
s
younger brother and a barber by
ofession. Typical of most families of four
"we always fought, carried on and
)ys,
ised the devil like everyone else."
At age 1 5 B shop Donoghue drove a bway car between the Capitol and the nate office buildings. Subsequent sumers, he worked in a bank. Like most families at the time, the onoghues did not have a car. They rode eet cars and the bishop and his brothers,
Bishop Donoghue
of whom still live in the Washington D.C.
school and al 1 four went to a 'good' Catholic
had plenty of room to roam. Once a onth, they forked out a dime each for a
school taught by Dominican nuns.
,
tion in
'
Three of the four entered minor semiAlthough only one made it all the way through, it was enough to make the family proud. They are prouder still of his new
cowboy TomMix andhis horse called
appointmentto Atlanta.
In the evenings, they gathering around
Fibber McGee and
"Great, even though he' s sad to leave
Edward Donoghue, a younger brother and retired government
and "the All- American boy," Jack
Charlotte," said
mstrong.
was a much easier time to grow up," Donoghue. "We had a childod. We weren' t exposed to so much so
employee.
It
id Bishop
rlyinlife."
Adevoutfamily,theDonoghues prayed gether every night on their knees. Come
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e radio, listening to
On
Sundays, they'd go to Mass and twice a week, they went to novenas. The boys served as altar boys until well into high
iturdaymatineemovietowatchtheir screen
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time of his ordina-
June 1955.
ery day in honor of the Blessed Mother.
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The future Archbishop Donoghue with his brothers in the back yard of their Washington, D.C, home in about 1936. (Front) Pat; (rear, 1-r) Danny, John and Eddie.
"Beautiful," said Patrick Donoghue. "Our parents would have been happy to see it." The bishop's mother, Rose Ryan Donoghue, died in 1 954 the year before his
ay and October, they said the rosary ev-
Saint Philip the Apostle Catholic Church Congrcaf ulaÂŁiions
To
The Most Reverend John F. Donoghue
Archbishop Of Atlanta
See
Childhood,
Page 17
13, 1993 special Edition of The Catholic News
A
g Herald
Tribute To Bishop John
F.
Donoghue
The North Carolina State Council
Knights of Columbus Representing 7,400 members, their wives and families
Wish To Thank
Bishop John F. Donoghue For his
Dedication Interest OFFICE OF THE BISHOP
Devotion and Spiritual Guidance
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To Bishop Donoghue: We wish you God's Blessing on your installation as Archbishop ofAtlanta. In
to
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taking Tracks
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npiled
dedicates Immaculate Heart of
— An announcement
1984
6,
v.
DANNY HOLMES
Church is
the Catholic Center in Charlotte
de at
Msgr. John F. Donoghue, chancel-
t
of the Archdiocese of Washington
Bishop Michael
will succeed
l.
»ley as bishop
6,
ts.
1984
in front of
J
of the Diocese of Char-
— Bishop-elect Donoghue
Sept. 21, 1985
1
Mary
50 people.
— Bishop
Donoghue
announces his decision to launch plans for a Diocesan Synod in the Diocese of Charlotte, the first synod for the 13-
nounces the Diocese of Charlotte purchased 172 acres in Bandy's Township of Catawba County for new Diocesan Assembly Grounds. Also announced is the appointment of Father Edward Sheridan as superintendent of these
dress the Western North Carolina
grounds.
June 29, 1986 The newly renovated Our Lady of Fatima Chapel in WinstonSalem is blessed and the new altar is dedicated by Bishop Donoghue.
He
to
mands
—
—
tells
need
the conference that churches be more public about their de-
for peace.
—
year-old diocese. Spiritual Life, EvangeOct. 14, 1985 lization, Education, Poverty, Lay Min-
Bishop Donoghue Feb. 15, 1986 speaks at a Respect Life workshop at St. Joseph in Newton. He discusses pasto-
ds his first press confer-
lop
Bishop Donoghue
to get out to the
is
the pastors
Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C. where he celebrates Mass in the Crypt Church.
tional Shrine of the
and people.
—
1984
18,
Msgr.
is
ordained and
tailed as
the second
ioghue
lop of the Charlotte Dio-
July 31, 1986
Charlotte Con-
at the
;
Donoghue
Center. Bishop Begley, the or-
ition
— Bishop
blesses an of-
fice in the Catholic
:hael J.
ter as the
accomby Cardinal Hickey Bishop Lyons in the ence of Archbishop Pio
the Charismatic
ied
Services.
Aug.
apostolic delegate to
—
Renewal
— Bishop
Donoghue celebrates a birthday Mass for Father William Michael Murphy who turned 95.
United States. 21, 1985
1986
3,
Cen-
new home of
ling prelate, is
hi,
—
leads
103 pilgrims to the Na-
and
ishes in the diocese ;t
July 18-21, 1986
He said his first goal as
e.
Con-
ference of the United Methodist Church.
Bishop
ioghue carries out his
—
he begins phase of visits to
lary goal as first
St. Sept 21, 1986 Gabriel Church in Charlotte opens. A new $2
shes in the Diocese to
o know the pastors, par-
million facility
councils and parishio-
— Bishop
1985
10,
Oct. 5, 1986
ioghue grants permisfor the first Latin ^Jorth
Donoghue
Mass
of
— Bishop
23, 1985
oghue meets with the
Bishop Donoghue clasps hands with Bishop
F.
Joseph Gossman of the Diocese of Raleigh,
Michael McDaniel, center, of the Evangelical Lutheran Church In America
after signing a
left,
covenant
and now
May
19.
retired
Bishop
and refrom six diocesan corn-
1985
— Bishop Donoghue
es his first church dedication of the
worship center
>h
;h in
Holy Family
at
Clemmons.
•ch 22,
— Bishop Donoghue
1985
permission for Latin Mass to be on a monthly basis the first Sunday I Its
e
month
I'lotte
9,
'
1985
the |
Vincent De Paul in Leo in Winston-Sa-
at St.
and
St.
— Bishop Donoghue
new
St.
1985
—
dedi-
Thomas Aquinas
Bishop Donoghue
Our Lady of
Assumption parish in Charlotte. 4,
1985
— Bishop Donoghue marks
spth anniversary of his ordination as •est.
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23, 1985
in
Washington
— Bishop dedicates
Newmann Church
St.
in Charlotte in
1985
—
ops.
— Bishop Donoghue
grace Christians can share through Christ
1,
at the Festival
Jan.
—
Donoghue
to succeed Rev.
Thomas
Clements as Diocesan Director of Catho-
—
Bishop Donoghue April 15, 1986 sends a letter of protest to the U.S. Department of Energy on proposed development of a nuclear waste site in western North Carolina. "Resources are ours to use and care for but not to destroy," he said.
—
—
Bishop Donoghue Jan. 25, 1986 signs an affirmative action policy for the Diocese of Charlotte. The policy strives to seek fairness in minority and female opportunity in employment and advisory bodies in the diocese.
Wadesboro, previously attached to Our Lady of Lourdes, Monroe, is the responsibility of St. James Church in Hamlet.
— Bishop Donoghue
April 16, 1986 Bishop Donoghue invites priests, deacons and wives, men
hears the
fi-
an-
esan Synod Committee and announces the creation of the Diocesan Implementation Committee to oversee Synod goals.
May
—
Bishop Donoghue money donated in honor of Dr. Donion R. Martin to be used to develop a post abortion counseling program and provide emergency pregnancy services. 24, 1987
designates the use of
May 30, 1987 — Bernard A.
celebrate a prayer service for vocations.
April 24, 1986
Murphy
is
—
St. William Church in dedicated by Bishop
May
parish of St.
June
6,
Lucien
25, 1986
— New and more de-
Confirmation guidelines are approved by Bishop Donoghue increasing the minimum age of the sacrament.
is
Lawrence
—
1987
in
in Asheville.
Jim Collins of St. Spruce Pine is ordained to
permanent diaconate by Bishop Donoghue.
June 20, 1987
— Bishop
Donoghue
ordains Raymond Hourihan to the priest-
hood
at St.
Mary's
ther Hourihan at St.
tailed
Manley
ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Donoghue in Father Manley' s home
and women, religious and lay leaders to
Donoghue.
—
Jan. 29, 1986 Bishop Donoghue announces that Sacred Heart Mission in
1986
the
Salisbury where he speaks about the
Social Services.
6,
is
of Faith in
while here on earth.
—
1985 Bishop appoints members of the Diocesan Synod's Preparatory Commission. Dec.
Feb.
Bishop Donoghue
National Conference of Catholic Bish-
contribute to the annual fund drive.
of 1,000 people. 25,
plans for pro-life activities of the
Apil 6, 1986 guest speaker
He was ordained June 4, 1955 at
Matthew Cathedral
J:
—
ral
Bishop declares date as Oct. 27, 1985 "Catholic High Sunday" and encourages members of the Charlotte area to
lic
lirms his first class at
i'.
Councils and Growth are the seven areas Bishop Donoghue chooses to concentrate on in the Diocese Synod. istry ,
Trinitarian Sister Frances 1, 1986 Sheridan is appointed by Bishop
ch in Charlotte 12,
in Sparta.
nal priorities of the Dioc-
dons.
10,
Rome
Donoghue
Catholic and Lutheran churches in North Carolina.
the first time
xh
— Bishop
dedicates the
May 23, 1987 — Bishop
1991 between
;esan Pastoral Council
es reports
blessed
education building and parish hall at St Frances
Carolina since
1 .
is
and dedicated by Bishop Donoghue.
is
in
Elmira, N.Y. Fa-
assigned parochial vicar
Gabriel in Charlotte.
—
Bishop Donoghue June 27, 1987 ordains Jim Johnson as permanent diaconate at St. Charles Borromeo in Morganton.
—
Bishop Donoghue beJune 5, 1986 comes the first Catholic bishop to ad-
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A
& Herald
Tribute To Bishop John
F.
Donqgjuie
Making Tracks Continued from previous page July
1987
4,
— Benedictine Father Ni-
cholas Gibilisco
is
ordained into the
priesthood at Belmont Abbey by Bishop
Whittington at St. Patrick Cathedral in Charlotte. Father Kirsch is assigned to Our Lady of Assumption in Charlotte, Father Whittington is assigned to St.
by Bishop Donoghue.
Father Joseph Kerin, Sister Pilar Dalmau
Jan.
Patrick.
and
ebrates National Migration
Donoghue.
Aug. 9, 1987
— Bishop Donoghue
sents Habitat For
June pre-
Humanity with
$25,000 for construction of one of 14 houses for lower income families of
18, 19, July 3,
1988
— Twenty
Sept. 11, 1988 St.
— Bishop Donoghue,
Francis de Sales Father Gerard
Charlotte, St. Joseph in
St.
Gabriel in
Newton, and
Hispanic Catholic Community.
country.
— Bishop Donoghue
gathers with area Koreans to
— Bishop Donoghue
Jan., 1989
F.
to
t t\
A
— Bishop Donoghue
trave
with Raleigh and Charlotte parishione
Washington D.C.
to
for the
March
f*
Life protest and rally.
—
Bishop Donogh Pope John Paul II
Feb. 27, 1989
recommends
—
The Bishop Michael Begley Retirement Residence for priests at the Maryvale Motherhouse in Vale is dedicated by Bishop Donoghue. Sept. 13, 1987
newcomers
—
Joseph Gossman of Raleigh travel to Columbia, S.C., to hear Pope John Paul II speak. Bishop Donoghue is the first bishop to greet the Holy Father as he walkes to the altar.
and Bishop
for all
ce
Week
Jan. 15, 1989 The Monsign. Lawrence Newman Center of Our Lac of Mercy Church in Winston-Salem dedicated by Bishop Donoghue.
remember
Charlotte.
Sept. 11, 1987
Mass
saying
Sept. 25, 1988
vis
— Bishop Donoghue
1989
8,
R. Clarke celebrate contributions of the
permanent deacons for the Diocese of Charlotte are ordained at
overnight guests and 500 daytime on a 172-acre lot.
tors
to
six priests be appointed
J.
monsignors
The recommend tions were Monsignors John McSweeney, Joseph A. Kerin, Anthoi "prelates of honor."
Kovacic, Felix R. Kelaher, Arthur P. Burke.
—
Bishop Donoghue, at Oct. 18, 1987 the Central United Methodist Church in
Duncan and Thomas
Concord, preaches on "Our Oneness in Christ" and refers to our duty to serve God as a whole community.
March
1989
19,
— Bishop Donog
blesses and breaks ground for a ne
church for Our Lady of Assumpti parish of Charlotte.
—
The new Family CenDec. 27, 1987 ter at Holy Family Church in Clemmons is dedicated by Bishop Donoghue.
May 20, 1989 — Father Joseph Mack ordained a priest by Bishop Donogh an
at St. Patrick in Charlotte.
—
Father Richard Jan. 16, 1988 Contiliano becomes a priest at St. Patrick Cathedral in Charlotte
when he
is
sC
June
dained by Bishop Donoghue.
prelate, imparts the
Week. Their signatures express community awareness of environmental
10,
1988
Holy Cross Church
in Kernersville.
—
— Bishop Donoghue
is
ern bishops
make ad
limina visit to
named honorary chairman of the Capital Campaign Committee for the Catholic
Rome to venerate the tombs of the Holy
Conference Center near Hickory. Dick
with the Successor of Peter, Bishop of
Keffer,
May
Jr. is
ordains
— Bishop
Edmund
Apostles, Peter and Paul, and to meet
Rome.
named chairman.
21, 1988
Spirit
through the laying of hands
CN&H File Photo
Donoghue
Kirsch and Kenneth
martyrs ages 13-79 killed from 18391
Bishop Donoghue, June, 1988 Bishop Gossman and other southeast-
problems facing society.
May
Holy
during Bishop Donoghue's Dec. 18, 1984 ordination in Charlotte.
Apr. 6, 1988 Bishop Donoghue and Bishop Gossman sign a statement declaring support of Soil and Water Stewardship
— Five men
1989
I
in the
July 17, 1988— St. Elizabeth of the Hill Country Church in Boone is dedicated
r
846 following the introduction of Chris-
tianity in
Dec.
6,
Clemmons: Camio M. Codella of W: ston-Salem, Gregory M. Coward Asheboro, Thomas J. Kak of Hayesvi David McMahon of King and George
McMahon
of Boone.
— Bishop Donoghue ap-
points Dr. Michael F.
Skube superinten-
—
July 16, 1989 Ground is broken Bishop Donoghue for the new Go Shepherd Church in King.
dent of Catholic schools in the Diocese
—
July 22, 1989
of Charlotte.
—
Dec. 18, 1988 The main building of the Catholic Conference Center in
-
Bishop Donog
$1.5 million
facility
is dedicated by Bishop Donoghue. The facility accomodates 200
Hickory
Continued next pi
Americas
IN
MINT
Hill
Rev. Joseph V. Mulligan
Co ngratulatio ns Our Lady
Pastor
of the Americas
In Gratitude,
with Grace and Biscoe,
N.C.
Godspeed.
Coone^raLuiauond
on
(y/our y°
appointment ad
Thanks and
^4rcLbidLop
prayerful wishes.
Our jPrauerS
St.
Vincent de Paul Church
9°
if atio
St. Matthf on West Elm Lane in Charlol The dedication concluded three years
dedicates a
Felicitaciones las
is:
mo.
iatii
Korea.
1988
mi
nent deacons at Holy Family Churc
/
Nuestra Senora de
Diff
cese of Charlotte are ordained pern Bishop Begley, the ordaining
—
11,
In
or-
oj^ ^4t(anta. 1
ana
tk wan
Bed Wldk ei
uou.
Charlotte, N.C.
HOLY ANGELS CHURCH, MT. AIRY, N.C.
!
tribute To Bishop John
F.
August
Donoghue
Special Edition of The Catholic News
i.3,
© Here
taking Tracks intinued from previous
page Dec. 18, 1989
\
sses at a movie theater and a Lutheran
jurch.
jLinville
—
is
St. Bernadette Church dedicated by Bishop
jtioghue.
Jan. 14, 1990
— Two
the
jrch Among Southern Peoples" spon-
by Glenmary
ged
Home Missioners in
frhmond.
—
Jan. 23, 1990 Bishop Donoghue announces a pilot project regarding housing for retirees. Property was purchased near Eastland Mall in Charlotte by Catholic
1989
21,
t.
large doors of St.
Lawrence Church in Asheville are dedicated by Bishop Donoghue. The 1 1 -foot doors, which came 15,000 miles from India, weigh 800 pounds each.
with a dozen U.S. Bishops, attend
fission j
— Bishop Donoghue, 2009 — The Birthing of
8-10, 1989
ling
Bishop Donoghue
bishop of the Diocese of Charlotte.
Iy29, 1989
\g.
—
celebrates his fifth year anniversary as
Social Services.
Bishop Donoghue
— The
ledicates the
Feb. 4, 1990
Jurch of St.
15, 000- square-foot
er
of Char-
te
after
Our Lady of the Assumption Church is
npletion of
35x44 foot
dedicated by Bishop Donoghue. The facil-
sco behind
ity
The was
altar.
work
sanctuary, offices and
classrooms.
by North
ie
Long.
Bishop Bishop Donoghue, founder and publisher of
noghue licates les
Feb. 25, 1990 The Hispanic mission in the Diocese of Charlotte, Our Lady of the Americas, is dedicated by Bishop Donoghue first
1989
4,
v.
The Catholic News
St.
& Herald, inspects first
is
Photo by Joann Keane
Albemarle.
mmunity lege and US 74 in front of 300 people. 1989
6-9,
— Bishop Donoghue
nds the annual bishop's meeting in timore, Md.,
where he
April 24, 1990
Donoghue and
cation in the United States.
Charlotte and
1989— GoodShepherd Church is
dedicated by Bishop
at the
The downtown
a task
cated by Bishop Donoghue.
Dr.
Skube
team
for the first
—
Anthony Marcaccio of Greenwood, S.C., are ordained deacons by Bishop Donoghue at St. Patrick in
Oct. 20, 1990 Bishop Donoghue, along with Bishop Gossman of Raleigh,
— Damian
Charlotte.
— Bishop Donoghue
cel-
—
The discussion was
on health care coverage for priests,
cies
and continuing education and
mation of
— The new church
Rey,"
is
blessed by Bishop
Church
in
North Carolina.
Rokoske of St. Elizabeth
jreensboro.
July 22-25
Jan. 27, 1991
—
Bishop Donoghue
in prayer for
peace and a just resolution
to the crisis in the Persian Gulf.
recipient
is
Patricia in
Romans
Boone.
lic
— On behalf of Catho-
Social Services, Bishop
presents the
Presbyterian Church, and the
travels
and Best Wishes, Archbishop Donoghue
Archbishop Donoghue From Holy
Trinity Mission, Taylorsville
St.
Catholic
Jude 's
Community,
Sapphire, N.
CONGRATULATIONS John Baptist de la Salle North Wilkesboro, N.C.
St.
first
Continued on next page
extends Best Wishes to
to Atlanta!
asks
armed services and the innocent victims on both sides.
the Hispanic Ministry of Taylorsville
go with you
He
for specific prayers to those in the
Congratulations, Prayers
God's abundant blessings
Donoghue
in Yadkinville.
Donoghue first Spirit Awards to Mary Catherine Kearney and St. Andrews
vice to the
The
God,
for
March 14, 1991
in Charlotte for volunteer ser-
nation as a priest.
to
for-
priests.
Award
ebrates the 35th anniversary of his ordi-
With gratitude and praise
and
laity
comparative remuneration poli-
present the Bishop Vincent S. Waters
Brother Mark Lamprich, ordained a deacon by Bishop loghue at Our Lady of Grace Church
— Bishop Donoghue
Charleston, S.C..
also
Lynch of
26, 1990
Donoghue
attends a forum with other bishops in
issues a statement for Catholics to join
2, is
8,
He
that minis-
Oct. 13, 1990 Bishop Donoghue leads 160 laity in saying the Rosary in front of an Asheville abortion center.
June 4, 1990
—
—
— Bishop
the Catholic Hispanic Center, "Cristo
Franciscan Center in Greensboro is dedi-
Catholic Center in Charlotte.
poghue.
1989
Oct. 3, 1990
— Members of
Dec. 4-5, 1990
Dec. 23, 1990
sons.
ters at the facility.
May
19,
CRISM House in Charlotte. The house provided shared housing for retired per-
area Catholic schools meet with Bishop
ion for his contributions to Catholic
King
— Bishop Donoghue
blesses the Franciscan
time
is
Sept. 26, 1990
blesses and dedicates the Kervick
force for regionalization of Charlotte
honored by National Catholic Education Asso-
/.
part
Washington D.C. for the 4th Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in order to worship God and honor Mary.
the Annunciation in
chmond
v.
The mission of Our Lady of
in Biscoe.
issue of the newspaper, Sept. 6, 1991.
Church
tamletnear
Bishop Donoghue braves the cold with Harriette Gabriele and Anne Baecker in Washington, D.C., at an annual March for Life rally. CN&H File Photo to
—
•olina artist l
includes a 750-seat
C
sends
Best Wishes
and Prayers
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Making Tracks. Babb,
J.
Award
Beatty
Andrew Lasko ar 30, 1992 Putnam are ordained priests t Bishop Donoghue at St. Patrick Cathi
J.T.
Jr.
March
31, 1991
dral in Charlotte.
— Bishop Donoghue
—
announces the formation of the Charlotte diocesan newspaper, The Catholic
News and
April 1991
July 1, 1992 Bishop Donoghue ai nounces the formation of the Office Faith Formation which includes Rel gious Education, Youth Ministr Young Adult Ministry and Justice
i
Herald.
— B ishop Donoghue speaks
Peace.
Eugene Church in laity to become encouraging Asheville at
a forum
at St.
1991
~ Damion
Piche
dec
Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Schools
Lynch, An-
tl
Mecklenburg County.
—
Oct. 10, 1992 Bishop Donoghi leads 100 people in the rosary at a Pr
are ordained to the priesthood by Bishop at St.
appointed direct]
cates All Saints and
thony Marcaccio and Samuel Orlando
Donoghue
is
— Bishop Donoghue
Sept. 1992
the Diocese of Charlotte.
1,
Guy
fcii
of the Catholic Conference Center.
involved in fostering of vocations within
June
—
May
James G.
to
DonQgJb
cated by Bishop Donoghue.
Continued from previous page Francis
F.
John Neumann.
Life demonstration outside an Ashevil
Aug. 25, 1991
—
Maryfield Nursing
Additions
Home in High Point
are blessed and dedicated
abortion center.
at the
by Bishop
Donoghue. They included a 17-room
Gretchen Keiser, editor of The Georgia Bulletin, the Atlanta Archdiocese's newspaper, presents Bishop
Donoghue with Alanta Braves
July,1991 — Bishop Donoghue
church building in Hickory. Sept. 25, 1991
names the
— Bishop Donoghue
first
regional board to
installs
Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools to
Capuchin Father Robert Salamone as pastor of Immaculate Conception in
oversee operations of the regionalization
Hendersonville. for the
It is
Sept. 15, 1991
in the Diocese.
— Bishop
Donoghue
presides at the parish blessing of the
Bishop Begley Parish Center in
Oct. 19, 1991
Lord
at St.
is
— Marian Father David
Our Lady of Greensboro by Bishop
ordained a priest
Grace in Donoghue.
Leo Jan. 4, 1992
Winston-Salem.
Feb. 16, 1992 blesses a
new
Sept. 22, 1991
breaks ground for
St.
Donoghue new
Aloysius'
1992
at
Donoghue
Queen of
22,
1992 — Holy
sion in rural Taylorsville
Trinity Misis
dedicated
— A 4,014-square-f Joseph Missic
day is also designated as Stewards Awareness Sunday by the Bishop to c| people to a
new way of
Dec, 1992
— Bishop Donoghue
service.
de
cates the parish center at St. Gabriel |j
Charlotte.
The
facility includes cla
rooms, a cafeteria and a basketb court.
April 26, 1992
— Bishop Donoghue
dedicates a refurbished organ in St.
—
the
by Bishop Donoghue.
at
Leo
Church, Winston-Salem. The organ has
Jan. 22, 1993
— Bishop
Donoghr
leads a trip on the 20th anniversary the
March
for Life in
Washington D.
1
"J
Benedictine Father
Abbey College. Bishop Donoghue confers the blessing. of Belmont
— Bishop
Apostles Church in Belmont.
12 pipes representing the apostles.
Oscar Burnett becomes the seventh abbot
— Bishop
8,
dedicated by Bishop Donoghue.
parish family center and
education building
March
plan.
the first ministry
Capuchin Order
Nov.
activity center at St.
resident wing, resident lounge, courtyard, and living and dining area.
Photo by Joann Keane
cap.
May, 1992 church of
— The 7,400-square-foot
St.
Mary
in
Shelby
is
dedi-
March
4,
1993
—
Chuck Grace
)
August
A Tribute To Bishop John
F.
Donoghue
1993
13.
Special Edition of The Catholic New-
Making Tracks Diocese of Charlotte
^ontinued from previous page (presented with the second annual Beatty faith
and public service
in
Mecklenburg County.
(March 28, 1993
— Bishop Donoghue
new
Paul the Apostle (Church in Greensboro. The facility Idoubles the capacity to 850 people. ifdedicates the
The parish and parishioners of Holy Cross Church
Donoghue for leader-
([Award by Bishop tship in
is celebrated by Bishop Donoghue at Queen of the Apostles Church in Belmont.
St.
—
June
Joseph Valentine is 5, 1993 ordained a priest by Bishop Donoghue
at St. Patrick
Cathedral in Charlotte.
June 7-12, 1993
wish
— Bishop Donoghue
leads 32 parishioners of the Diocese of
Archbishop John
Charlotte on a pilgrimage to Seville,
Spain for the 45th Interna-
22, 1993
Donoghue
good luck and a multitude of
tional Eucharistic Congress.
June
F.
— Archbishop
f
Christ s graces
Agostino Cacciavillan, aposPro-Nuncio to the United States, announces that Bishop John F. Donoghue of the Diocese of Charlotte will succeed tolic
in his
new
assignment. Holy Cross Church Kernsersville, N.C.
Archbishop James Lyke as Archbishop of Atlanta. Archbishop Lyke died of cancer Dec. 27, 1992. The Bishop will be installed Aug. 19 at Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta.
—
June
Bishop 28, 1993 Donoghue and bishops from
the ecclesiastical provinces of Atlanta, Baltimore,
ton and visit to
the
Washing-
Miami make ad limina
Rome to reconnect with
Holy
The ad limina
Father.
the second
trip
was
visit for
Bishop Donoghue. Donoghue with parishioners at the dedication )f Our Lady of the Americas Church, Biscoe, on Feb. '-7, 1 990. Photo by Joann Keane 3ishop
—
Aug. 9, 1993 The Diocese of Charlotte hosts a farewell evening of prayer, praise and thanksgiving for Bishop
Vlay 29, 1993 )f
the
first
— The
Donoghue 10th anniversary
at St. Patrick
Cathedral be-
fore his departure to become archbishop
permanent deacons of the
of Atlanta.
4P
St.
Hp"
CZ,
~3
Hit Jmwk
Paul the Apostle Church Greensboro
Tlffl
sends prayerful
Mm
regards to
Archbishop John Donoghue for his nine years
of service in the
Diocese of Charlotte Margaret Mary Church extends a warm farewell, offers prayers
St.
and congratulations. St.
Margaret Mary
Swannanoa, N.C.
J)
.
:V^t
13,
1993
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F.
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Congratulations
and Best Wishes mi
to
To Archbishop Donoghue,
a special friend of
Archbishop
the Knights of Columbus,
Wishing You Well
John
Donoghue
F.
Council 770 The Original Charlotte Council
xxmr\ WACHOVIA
The
faith
communities of
Benedict the Moor,
St.
Winston-Salem,
and God's Blessings
Good Shepherd,
and
King,
May the
Lord
an Instrument
make you
join in congratulating
Bishop Donoghue
of His Peace
on
his
appointment to
Archbishop of Atlanta. Conventual Franciscan Friars
Mindful and grateful
Immaculate Conception Province
for the attention St.
and care he gave
John Neumann, Charlotte
to our small communities,
Our Lady of Mercy, Winston-Salem Our Lady of Fatima Chapel, Winston-Salem
we
pledge our prayers for God's
blessings
on
his
new
mission.
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Called
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Special Edition of The Catholic News
To Serve; Called To Lead
Bishops Of Province Honor
By MSGR JAMES MONTGOMERY
lis life as
a priest and a bishop. Teaching ministry is essential to his priesthood as bishop,
line teacher preaches God' s message, not his own.
The bishop has spoken to me many times about standing up for the teaching of the phurch. He always placed himself completely in the hands of the Lord, convinced that as
we do our part, He will never fail us. It is this abandonment which gives the bishop (strength and makes the message believable and exciting. I know personally that this has ilway s been the role of Bishop Donoghue: Always encouraging his flock that they may llong as
jxperience conversion of the heart,
"To live in Christ Jesus."
One of the most beautiful examples of Chri st is that of shepherd. Jesus calls Himselfthe 3ood Shepherd. The image of shepherd supports and enriches the concept of leader and servant. B ishop Donoghue is a man that does that admirably He is a leader whoisverylow i.ey but when needed has that Irish steel to stand up for what he believes He wears his title ivith humility and graciousness. He has the Irish charm when needed and the Irish humor .
.
:o
go with it. I
For the people of Atlanta, they should be aware that they are getting a pleasant man who las compassion and understanding and,
above all, a sense of humility that permeates his
.vhole being.
We here in Washington, D.C
miss him and I am sure the people of Charlotte will feel he same. But Atlanta can rejoice in knowing they have someone who really cares about .,
hem and will serve them well in the spirit ofhis motto, 'To live in Christ Jesus,' )f his life in
'
all the days
serving the priests and people of Atlanta, Ga.
Msgr. James Montgomery, pastor ofthe Church ofthe Annunciation in Washington, 0. C, is an oldfriend ofBishop Donoghue. They met in 1 952 as seminarians at St. Mary 's
Archbishop
success in his
Habemus Metropolitan! Deo Gratias !
Ecce Archiepiscopus Magnus Archbishop Donoghue, it was ideal for me to serve with you in the Atlanta Province as a fellow suffragan bishop. To have you
done an outstandingjob as the second bishop of Charlotte. In his nine years he has brought strong faith, dedicated leadership and bright vision to his work, to the Diocese of Charlotte and to its people. And now he leaves to
now as metropolitan archbishop is supreme. May God, who has begun this work in you
face a new ministry
through the VicarofChrist, bring itto glori-
talent
ous and graceful conclusion. Congratulations on your appointment as Archbishop of
Because of his many gifts and obvious I cannot say I was surprised by his promotion to Atlanta. The Archdiocese of Atlanta needs a person of his energy, com-
additional duties and toj oin with you in those
mitment and style at this time in its history. I have personally wished Bishop Donoghue the very best as he begins his new responsibility. And I have promised him a special
works you consider beneficial to our eccle-
place in my prayers for the challenges and.
siastical province It is a privilege to be your
the work that lies ahead for him and for the
friend.
people of Atlanta. May he go and may God
Atlanta.
You can rely on the bishop of the oldest see in your province to support you in your
.
am certain I have not said anything that those who have known him do not know well
Ik
new vineyard. Bishop Donoghue has been a friend and he has
Oldest See In Province Offers Congratulations
WASHINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Bishop Donoghue' s motto: 'To live in Christ Jesus" summarizes
New
&
To these
felicitations are
added
my
thanks to Almighty God for having placed
you among us, as well as my daily prayers for your well being and happiness. Admultosannos! Most Rev. David B Thompson Bishop of Charleston .
go with him. Bishop F. Joseph Gossman Bishop of Raleigh Blessings For The New Archbishop We join with our Catholic sisters and brothers in the Archdiocese of Atlanta in rejoicing and praising the Provident God for
New Archbishop Has Strong Faith Dedicated Leadership And Vision
the appointment of their
new shepherd,
vhere Bishop Donoghue was studying canon law and Msgr. Montgomery was studyingfor
As Bishop John Donoghue leaves for
vork in Catholic Charities. They then worked togetherfor more than 15 years in the hancery ofthe Archdiocese ofWashington
the Archdiocese of Atlanta, I wish him the
Archbishop John F. Donoghue. We offer him our heartiest congratulations and the assurance of our prayers as he assumes his
very best of God' s blessings and ministerial
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Seminary in Baltimore, Md. They later renewed theirfriendship at Catholic University,
<
l/yjoit
l/Qeuerend ^olin
'iJ.
L/ÂŁ)ono(fliu.e
Archbishop Donoghue,
on your initaliation ai arckbiikop
of tlie ^4rcLdioceie of ^4tianta
Our prayers go with you
Bed WiiLi from 'iJke
always.
St Mary church
Office ofPlanning
sylva,
2)ioce4e of dliarlotte
N.c.
CONGRATULATIONS Thank you for your service
Our IPrayer5
Q
0
to St. Gabriel's
& Cjool
\Ui5ke6
With" Vjow '9
WJindton-^aiem,
O
VUylnla B*od#rt<*
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3.
1993
fecial Edition
of The Catholic News
A
& Herald
Our
Tribute To Bishop John
F.
Donoghue
prayerful best wishes for
Archbishop Donoghue as he begins
CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO OUR BELOVED
his
new
pastoral ministry
as Archbishop of Atlanta.
BISHOP JOHN DONOGHUE ON HIS APPOINTMENT TO ARCHBISHOP OF ATLANTA Fr. Martin
Madison, S.A.
Mrs. Addie Mebane,
CRE
Mr. William Callas, Guild Mr. Jorge Valdes, Youth
and
all
Deacon Franklin Manning Mr. Joseph Carter, Choir Mrs. Janie Hogan, Council
High Point North Carolina
mi
f
Mrs. Jerrye Mooring, Organist
Members and Friends
the
The faith community of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
of Christ the King,
High Point.
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT -God has molded our parish into a small and --
intimate community,
outreach.
which has a tremendous
We are endowed and empowered by the
Spirit. From a humble beginning in 1940, we have become a very diverse and cohesive body in High Point and the Triad for the praise and service of Our Lord and Saviour, Christ the King.
Holy
congratulations
and Best wishes,
Archbishop
Donoghue From the faithful of St.
Eugene Parish
Asheville, N.c.
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Msgr. Showfety was among about 1 00
and be buried here,
said. "I don' t know how to explain in words everyone here and the / deep gratitude to >usands throughout the diocese who were
priests
who came to Charlotte for the cel-
ebration and dinner before the event at the
bishop' s home. "The priests are happy for the bishop but sad to see him leave,' he said. '
t able to come tonight for their example,
'
'Mixed emotions,' says Deacon Curtiss '
couragement, inspiration and help you
Todd, vicechancellor. 'Tmhappy theChurch
ve provided me."
and the pope think highly enough of him to
The bishop offered special thanks to ired Bishop Michael J. Begley, his prede-
isorandthefirstbishopof Charlotte. "You
appoint him to the position of archbishop, but I
hate to see
him
go.
I
know he
has the
prayers of all of us."
ilcomed me so warmly, made me feel an
'WewiUcertainlymissliinV'saidCarlos
iportant part of the diocese, neverinterfer-
Medina, a Cursillo leader, at a reception following the service. "The Lord has poured
jor criticising decisions I made."
Bishop Donoghue recalled the advice shop Begley had passed along to him: )on't worry The Holy Spirit guides and otects the Church. The only thing you ve to do is stay out of the way and let Him the work." The bishop said he hopes to .
fer the
His blessing through him to all the Hispanic
community. I hope we get somebody like him (as his successor)." "The service expressed how we have truly come to love and appreciate the bishop
and how he has won our hearts," said Father Frank Cintula, pastor of St. John Baptist de la
advice to his successor.
In closing, the bishop said he will re-
;mber the people of the diocese in his He asked them to remember him in
ayers.
jir prayers.
The farewell "was very beautiful and
Salle, North Wilkesboro.
"We
celebrated not only Bishop
Donoghue but the diocese too," said Father Damion Lynch, parochial vicar of St. Elizabeth Church, Boone. "It was a sign of the
And hope-
irmly done," said Msgr. Joseph S.
spirit and life within the diocese.
lowfety pastor of St. Benedict Church,
fully the new bishop will see that spirit and
eensboro, and vicar general of the dio-
light-
,
se.
"The bishop is grateful for the kind-
ss shown to him."
new
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of Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiving.
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vice, reflecting the ability of people to share
musicchoirfromSt. Matthew Church, Char-
a common faith but maintain their unique-
lotte.
The celebration concluded with a Bene-
ness.
Music was provided by the Cathedral Choir, Perpetual Hope Choir of Our Lady of
diction ofthe Blessed Sacrament. The Knights
Father Lynch said he was impressed
Consolation Church, Charlotte, achoirfrom
Catholic Daughters of America hosted the
with the various cultural aspects of the ser-
the Hispanic Ministry and a contemporary
reception.
Congratulations and Best Wishes Archbishop Donoghue
on your
Bishop Donoghue bids farewell to one of the many individual representatives from parishes, diocesan organizations, religious communities and other Catholic groups during an evening
of Columbus provided the color guard. The
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Archbishop Donoghue as you begin
appointment.
your
new assignment.
Helen Mission Spencer Mtn. N.C. St.
Church of the Immaculate Conception Forest City, N.C.
;
When
Congratulations
Archbishop John F. puis
Donoghue on your
installation as
Wttk
Archbishop of Atlanta i
Li FE n you.
let i-T
The Office
of
Development
offers prayers
and best wishes for your future. We thank you for the guidance and wisdom you gave in fostering growth I and development in the Diocese of Charlotte
Thank you
for your
commitment
to the Sanctity of Life.
The Respect
Life Office
Diocese of Charlotte
s
.
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Very Well Qualified'
Bishop Begley 'Not Surprised' By Successor's Promotion By BOB GATELY
One problem he mentioned is
Begley who had retired at age 75 after 12 years as the first bishop of Charlotte.
Editor
the re-
ported apparitions of the Virgin Mary which
Retired Bishop Michael J. Begley was
Bishop Begley said he was surprised
draw thousands of people each month to a
not surprised when his successor as bishop
that Bi shop Donoghue had not been named
rural home outside Conyers, Ga. Because of
of the Diocese of Charlotte was selected to be the new archbishop of Atlanta.
a bishop even before then.
the turnover in archbishops in recent years,
The retired bishop admitted to having mixed feelings about Bishop Donoghue'
the
He
said he felt that
Bishop John
F.
position on their authenticity. Bishop
Donoghue had all of the qualifications to
promotion.
head the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the
"Although we congratulate him on his new position,' he said, "at the same time we lament losing him in Charlotte He has done much to promote the Church here. We will miss his continued grace and spiritual way of
Province of Atlanta.
'
'1 wasn' treally surprised because ofhis
previous position as chancellor of the Archdiocese ofW ashington for 1 5 years,'
'
Bishop
Begley said. "That experience and his nine
Church has not formally studied the
reported apparitions and has not taken a
Donoghue has said that, when he becomes archbishop laterthis month, he will have to
look into the matter.
.
life."
Bishop Begley said he recently
re-
minded Bishop Donoghue of what Pope John Paul had said about similar alleged
BishopBegleysaidhe hoped thepeople
apparitions at Medjugorje in what formerly
for the promotion."
of the diocese will join him in praying that
Bishop Donoghue, then amonsignor, was serving as chancellor in Washington in 1 984 when he was chosen to replace Bishop
Archbishop Donoghue receives the guidance of the Holy Spirit as he deals with the
was Yugoslavia. The pope said that there has been no definite statement on the apparitions but that they have brought thousands
problems that will face him in Atlanta.
back to the Church. He went on, "Why not
years as bishop here certainly qualified him
BISHOP BEGLEY just let this thing continue? It is bringing
closer to the Lord."
Bishop Begley said he knew of sonls See Begley, Page
Peace and Best Wishes Archbishop Donoghue Congratulations
and Prayers from
Our Lady
of the
Catholic
Our Lady Mountains
Community,
Highlands,
of
Mercy Winston Salem
N.C
A WARM FAREWELL
ST.
LUCIEN in
CHURCH
Spruce Pine sends
TO
ARCHBISHOP DONOGHUE
PRAYERFUL BEST WISHES to
ARCHBISHOP
JOHN
F.
DONOGHUE
and to the
ARCHDIOCESE OF ATLANTA
FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT
THANK YOU for
ST.
PETER CHURCH,
LEADERSHIP in
CHARLOTTE, N.C.
your the
DIOCESE OF CHARLOTTE
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Each year brought a new emphasis by Bishop John F. Donoghue as the diocese
ordination. His father, Daniel Donoghue, a
"He s so do wn to earth and holy at the same time," said Daughter of Charity Sister Eileen Donoghue, the bishop' s niece.
>xpandedfrom58,932Catholicsinl984to94,930in 1993.1nstalledandordainedthebishop
Washington attorney, died in 1960. Moving on his career path, Bishop
Begley (From
on Dec. 1 8, 1984, Bishop Donoghue 's ministry started in earnest with 1 985. Bishop Donoghue visited all the parishes in the diocese to get to know the 1 985 >astors, pastoral councils and parishioners. The bishop began building the first of40 new churches and activity centers and 1 986 >egan the first diocesan synod to set goals for the future. The first diocesan synod was completed, and goals for seven areas were set. 1 987 The Catholic Conference Center in Hickory, a $2.4 million project funded by 1 988 rfCharlotte
— — — — was 989 — The began 1990 — Bishop Donoghue 99 — The bishop
jarishioners,
built.
a special emphasis on stewardship; the giving of time, talent
bishop
1
ind treasure.
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Donoghue became friendly with leaders of the Church. He livedformore than 19years
cases in the Charlotte area in which former
wimthelateCardinalPatrickO'Boyle
— who
Catholics had returned to the Church be-
for
cause of what they or members of their
was like a father to him
— and he worked
CardinalsWilliamBaumandJamesHickey. Even so, he is still a"regular" guy "He'
families experienced at Conyers.
very easy to get along with; he' s not aloof,"
in the
said Edward Donoghue. "He' s not a French
Archbishop Donoghue "will be able to face
gourmet. He' s more a McDonald' s type."
them and to unite the archdiocese."
He said there are many other problems
.
archdiocese but he feels certain that
changed;
Bishop Begley said he hopes the people
regionalized religious education by opening northern, southern
he' s still the same," said Daniel Donoghue,
of the diocese also will pray that Bishop
nd western regional offices. He also founded The Catholic News & Herald, the first lewspaper for the Diocese of Charlotte. 1 992 The bishop reorganized Catholic schools by starting a regionalized system in
the bishop s older brother and lawyer for an
he Charlotte area.
offriends."
Donoghue' s successor in Charlotte will be selected soon. He noted that there have been vacancies in some dioceses for several months. "I hope we' re going to find someone soon," he said.
1
1
declared the 1990s the decade of evangelization.
—
"I don' t think he' s basically
'
engineering firm. "Serious minded but with
a good sense of humor, well liked with a lot
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and Prayerful Best Wishes to the
Most Reverend John
from
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the
Archdiocese of Washington
Catholic Social Services
wishes
Archbishop Donoghue abundant blessings and support in his
new undertaking
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13,
1993
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JOHN NEUMANN CATHOLIC CHURCH Conventual Franciscan Friars
8451 Idlewild Road
Charlotte
NC
28212
Phone 704 536-6520
TO ARCHBISHOP JOHN F DONOGHUE .
With praise and gratitude to the Lord for your ministry among us and for your ministry among- our B r others and Sis tors in tho .Archdiocese of Atlanta
Franciscan Friars people of
BlltHIIMHIWi
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Ethnic Diversity.
Bishop Donoghue's Career Highlights Born: Aug. 9, 1928 in Washington, D.C. Family: Bishop Donoghue is the son ofIrish immigrants Daniel and Rose Ryan Donoghue.
He has three brothers who still live in the Washington, D.C,
area.
Education: Bishop Donoghueearned aB. A. in philosophy at St. Mary s Seminary in Baltimore, Md., andaMA. in theology atSt. Mary's Seminary inRolandPark, Md. Healso '
studied at The Catholic University of America where he became a licentiate in canon law.
Career: Bishop Donoghue was ordained to the priesthood at St. Matthew Cathedral, Washington, D.C, on June 4, 1 955 He served as assistant pastor at St. Bernard Church in .
Riverdale and then at Holy Face parish from 1955-1 964. After a year of graduate studies in
canon law, hejoined the staff of the Archdiocesan Chancery (W ashington, D.C.) where he
was Chancellor/Moderator of the Curia and served there until his appointment as Bishop of Charlotte on November 6, 1984. In 1970, he was given the papal rank of Chaplain to His Holiness with the title "Monsignor." A year later, he was raised to the additional monsignorial rank of Prelate of Honor.
Bishop Donoghue greets parishioners following a Mass commemorating the Korean Martyrs.
Boards and Committees: Since 1984,Bishop Donoghue has served as: Episcopal Advisor for Region VJJCursillo;
Member ofthe Canonical Affairs Committee, NCCB Member ofthe Nominations Committee, NCCB Member of Board of Directors, Holy Angels Nursery, Belmont, N.C Board member of Good Shepherd Home Health Agency, Hayes ville, N.C
Province (From Page
are indeed blessed to have as their shep-
13)
herd a man so distinguished for his pastoral
new responsibilities as metropolitan arch-
accomplishments and admirable personal
bishop.
qualities.
On a personal level, I am so pleased to
May the Lord Jesus, through the inter-
welcome to Atlanta and the State ofGeorgia a dear friend whom I have known for a number of years and with whom I have collaborated and shared on a provincial level since his appointment in 1 984 as bishop of Charlotte. The faithful of the archdiocese
cession of Mary His Mother and Mother of
.
Boardmember of Cathedral Publishing Corp. publisher and founder of The Catholic News & Herald. Board member of Catholic Social Services, Diocese of Charlotte; Board member of Pax Christi, Inc. Boardmember of National Directory Service for Catholic Parishes. ;
,
the Church, bless and prosper his
newly
assigned ministry as our beloved archbishop.
Bishop Raymond W. Lessard Diocese of Savannah
Congratulations The Handmaids of
the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Archbishop Donoghue
Congratulates Archbishop John F. Donoghue on His Installation as
From
Archbishop of Atlanta
St. The North American Province of the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The Holy Ghost Fathers
(Spiritans) in the
Joseph's Hospital Asheville, N.C.
Diocese of Charlotte
Grateful for the opportunity of serving in the
Diocese under the Leadership of
Archbishop John F. Donoghue Offer Congratulations to the Archdiocese of Atlanta for their
We
extend
warm
good
fortune.
prayerful best wishes to
Archbishop Donoghue as he takes up his new mandate.
We
are grateful for his support and kindness in being such a
Good Shepherd.
Rev. Martin Conroy, C.S.Sp. St.
Rev. Robert Graves, C.S.Sp.
James, Hamlet
Chaplain, Hispanic Ministry Charlotte
Rev. Edward
J.
Vilkauskas, C.S.Sp., pastor
Rev. Vincent Donovan, C.S.Sp.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Monroe
we preach but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus sake. For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness " has shown in our hearts that we in turn might make known the glory of God shining on theface of Christ. This treasure we possess in earthen vessels to make it clear that its surpassing power comes from God and not from us. (2 Cor 4, 5-7) It is
not ourselves
'
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Archbishop Donoghue's Coat Of Arms
Tribute To Bishop John
F.
Donoghue
Arms Express Archbishop's Love For Christ And Devotion to Blessed Mother The coat of arms chosen by Archbishop John F. Donoghue expresses his love for Christ, his devotion to the Blessed Mother and his dedication to serve as Christ' s shepherd in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
The central charge of the arms cross with fleurs-de-lis limbs
—
—
asilverj
honors Arch-
bishop Donoghue'sbaptismalpatron,St. John!
Vianney ( 1 786- 1 859). The fleur-de-lis is a symbol of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and!
The motto, "To Live in Christ Jesus," was adapted from Saint Paul s Letter to the
joined to thecross, alludes to thearchbishop'si
Philippiansl:21.
Mother.
'
Pauline motto and his devotion to Christ'
si
half of the shield bears the
The "chief," or upper portion of the!
jurisdictional arms of the Archdiocese of
sheld wimermine tails commemorates Archi
Atlanta. The seven white andblue wavy bars
bishop Donoghue' s long association with
The
—
left
the heraldic equivalent of the sea
—
rep-
Cardinal Patrick O' Boyle, second arch
i
resentAdanta, the seecitywhichis indirectly
bishop ofWashington, whose arms also bow
named after the Atlantic Ocean. The seven
an ermine chief.
bars also represent the seven sacraments
In pale behind the arms is a gold archi
administered in the Archdiocese of Adanta.
episcopal cross with double traverse. The
Blue and white are Marian colors and the wavy lines are also used to symbolize the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge country. The open crown represents the crown
pontifical hat with ten tassels on each side is
the heraldic insignia of a prelate with thd
rank of archbishop. The color of the hat anc | the number of tassels are signs of the ranko
ofChrist the King, the titular ofthe cathedral
a prelate, a custom preserved in ecclesiastu
church of the archdiocese. The crown has
heraldry.
secondary representation commemorating
King George II of England after whom the state of Georgia was named. The Cherokee Rose on the upper wavy blue bar
— TO LIVE IN CHRIST JESUS
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Bessie (From Page 4)
is the state flower of Georgia.
The sinister impalement, on the right,
They chitchat a few minutes. She talki
displays the personal arms of Archbishop
about growing up in Dillon County S .C .1
Donoghue. By combining it with the arms of
aboutherbaptism
— "meandmy mama ,
— and
bishop with his flockis signified.
"I'd never been a member of nothing bej
The quartering in the personal arms is found in the Arms of the Archdiocese of Washington, in honor of the archbishop' priestly ministry there. Green and red are the surface colors of the arms of the Irish septs of O' Donoghue and Ryan, honoring the archbishop' s paternal and maternal an-
j|
converting to Catholicism at age 4C
fore," she says.
After 1 0 minutes or so, the bishop telll
her he must be on his way. "I think you caj
agam."Anddon'tforgettoprayformedire(lj to the man upstairs." He smiles and assure I
her on both counts.
The parishioners and priests of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Monroe, N.C.
THANKS
to Bishop
for his spiritual leadership
our
CONGRATULATIONS
our
PRAYERS
Donoghue
and kindness
on his appointmentand the confidence placed in him
new
that the Holy Spirit will
MONROE,
N.C.
continue to guide him.
"Keep watch over yourselves and over the flock the Holy Spirit has given you to guard. Shepherd the Church of God..." (Acts 20:18)
Rev.
Edward
J.
Vilkauskas, C.S.Sp.
j
get over.to see me again," she reminds hir|
cestry.
Offer our
both
the archdiocese, spiritual unity of the arch-
Rev. Vincent Donovan, C.S.Sp.
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Above: "The source and summit of our Christian life is the Eucharist," says Bishop Donoghue. A strong proponent of perpetual adoration, Bishop Donoghue worked to establish perpetual adoration across the diocese. Two diocesan parishes have perpetual adoration, while other parishes throughout the diocese hold adoration services as frequently as possible.
Vbove:
Worldwide pilgrims meet
iucharistic Jtates.
Congress
in Seville,
in Spain.
Bishop Donoghue led 32 pilgrims to the
Spain during June, his
first
pilgrimage outside the United
Bishop Donoghue greets Rita Goffinet of Cherokee, following Mass
in Cardiz, Spain,
Dale Young of Newland and Mary Barker of Charlotte look on. light:
Blessing the Holy Oils. Bishop Donoghue consecrates holy
>arishes for use
throughout the year during the Crism Mass April
oils distributed to
6.
The rite of ordination. Bishop Donoghue and retired Bishop Michael J. Begley with "As a Eucharistic community, we will always need iriests," says Bishop Donoghue. Currently, 18 men are in seminary for the Diocese of
Jelow:
lewly ordained Father Joseph Valentine.
:harlotte.
(ottom right: Catholic Education remains strong in the diocese. Bishop Donoghue chats vith
All Saints student,
Adam Piacentino, during a Sept. 992 visit to the newly opened school,
legionalization of Mecklenburg
1
Area Catholic Schools led
Photos by Joann Keane
to the
opening of two new schools.
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Bishop Discusses Accomplishments, Challenges
i
By JOANN KEANE Associate Editor
Bishop John F. Donoghue reflects on his nearly nine years as bishop ofthe Diocese of Charlotte while he prepares for installation as archbishop ofthe Archdiocese ofAtlanta. Bishop Donoghue looks fondly upon his tenure as chiefshepherd of the 46 counties that make up the diocese he never expected to leave.
Q.
What do you
see as the
most
I
knew if we didn t do something we prob'
ably would end up with few or no schools. That' s why I am pleased with regionalization
here in Charlotte and why we are looking still
to regionalization in other areas of the
diocese.
Q.
significant accomplishments under your direction? I
see regionalization of
A. Not necessarily in every place. However,
A.
Do you
schools as the key to survival of Catholic education in the future?
I
think it is the key to survival in the
see the synod as one of the most
Charlotte area. Parishes could not subsidize
gave us a direction, and helped
Catholic schools indefinitely without
significant.
It
It'stoomuchofaburdenon any individual parish. Under region-
regionalization.
coalesce all of the ideas that came together
from the parish visitations. Ultimately, the synod helped the entire diocese, by forcing us to address at least seven issues. All have been addressed in great detail, and much of it has already been implemented.
alization, all the Charlotte parishes share the
support. That's what makes it work.
Q.
Formation shifted its emphasis to better meet the needs of the diocese. Why the change of structure of reli-
Q.
Are you pleased with the process that formed the Synod? A. Very much so. The input from the people
gious education?
was very helpful. There is no other process in the Church that is a broad as a diocesan
A.
synod asfaras allowinginputfromthe people. A synod is not simply the bishop, clergy and religious setting policy.
It
We had meet-
Q.
ever, the diocese has been very su
It
affects everything; every single t
sit idly
issues
more important than others?
Q.
The
diocese has
grown tremen-
dously in recent years.
How
is
the
needs.
The campaigns
are successful
For example, the first diocesan- wide cap campaign took place in 1 988 to build Catholic Conference Center. Wenee( $2.4 million and the people came throu
The people of the diocese are extremely generous. They believe religion and are willing to
See Review, Page
Congratulations and Best wishes to j
Archbishop
John
you and your
F.
I
Donoghue We thank you
support leading ^fi jA ^| k
Carolina.
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Best wishes from the Office of Catholic Schools
fm
the
l
^ XJ^sJ
Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools
way
Catholic Schools
Congratulations
Congratulates
Archbishop John in the
new
F.
Donoghue
ministry
Archdiocese of Atlanta
fo:
regionalization o Mecklenburg Are<
Michael's Church, Gastonia
his
foi
the direction anc I
^ DIM
mil
Hi'
make great sacrifices.
appreciate
on
Ti
recognize the benefits, and they respor
people.
Archbishop John F. Donoghue
Ipp
people of the diocese understand the neet
We don't have any source of support
is important in their lives,
and exceedii What's the secret
cause of the generosity of the people.
other than through the generosity of our
Congratulations
dedication to Catholic education, and the 16 schools in Western North
w
cessful in achieving
by.
A.
Q.
ill
koi
We can'
this success?
example. Faith formation allows a more effective use of funding, while providing services for more people at the same time.
a
Fundraising is never easy. Hoi
have a parish for you, or there' s no room in our schools for your children." We have a responsibility to meetthose needs. And we call upon our people to help with those
youth formation, religious edu-
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financial goals.
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impact felt?
diocese and say to them, "Sorry, we don't
Are any of the seven synod
St.
Photo by
We can't have people coming in to the
monalities
We
his final appearances as chief shepherd of the Diocese
It wasn' t simply Catholic schools, it
cation of our young and campus ministry, for
school education, surfaced again and again.
one of
was faith formation or religious education of our children, young adults and adults. Some diocesan agencies were found to have com-
concerns. That was most beneficial.
issue of education, particularly Catholic
Charlotte.
in
~
agency, every office.
ings in parishes and the people voiced many
A. They are all important. However, the
Bishop Donoghue
That too, was a part of the synod
process.
invites anyone
who wishes to be involved.
Last year, the office of Faith
on your
new
appointment
Archbishop Donoghue. Be assured of our best wishes and prayers.
The staff of the Catholic Conference Center, Hickory, N.C.
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Bishop Donoghue meets with students, parents and administrators
at
t
All Saints Catholic
School, one of the new schools built in connection with school reorganization in the Charlotte
Photo by
irea.
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Review (From Page 22) with the funding. Today, the Conference
Center in Hickory is used by many parish and diocesan organizations, and is available for use by any non-profit organization.
Q.
Stewardship has taken on a
dramatic new role in many parishes. Why has the concept of stewardship become such an intricate part of parish life?
Q.
The Conference Center
is
an
example of a specific goal. What (about the annual Diocesan Support
A.
Ippeal?
When we talk about stewardship, we
are talking about time, talent and treasure,
When we make
asteward^Mpcorrirnitmentthatisintentional,
A. If we are going to continue to provide
planned and proportionate,
we have the
he service that we do and attempt to increase
opportunity to include the Church in our
jut services to meet the growing demands,
stewardshipofrreasurecommitment.
hen it is important for people to give of
ever,
How-
hemselves. rmalwaysdelightedtoseeour
sometimes people think of stewardship only in terms of treasure. That' s one
Catholic people gi veback to the community
aspect, buttimeandtalentare equally impor-
some of what God has given to them. The
tant.
DS A-supported agen-
ies touch the lives of all parishioners, either
p/icufe/iA,
Q.
The
at
laity
Hickory which was completed
has been very in-
A.
The people exists for
are the Church.
December 1988.
some kind of housing for our eld-
erly Catholics, the elderly poor in particular.
volved in this diocese. Why have you chosen to use lay people to such
Church
in
elderly,
There is a strong need for retirement facilities for this growing age group. The issue must be addressed in the future.
The
them and they have a
responsibility to take part in the ministries
comprise the Church. I've tried to encourage that. All of the ministries in our parishes and on the diocesan level would not be possible without the laity' s involvement. that
Q.
In retrospect, what do you see as
some of the
greatest challenges fac-
ing the diocese in the future?
A. Growth will continue to be a challenge for a long time.
How we meet those needs,
both material and spiritual will be a priority
Along with growth, comes the need for priests
Q.
Is
there anything
more you wish
community, we will always need priests. The
wanted to do something for the
Diocese of Charlotte has a good vocations program, but three to five ordinations a year are needed to keep up with growth.
Diocese of Charlotte?
AÂť
I really
to staffthe needed parishes. Asaeucharistic
in the
you could have accomplished
Outofthatflowsthedesiretosupportthe
Church financially as well.
iirectly or indirectly.
OuA,
We encourage our people to give of
time and talent for the benefit of the Church, too.
Conference Center
an extent?
sharing our gifts with others.
,>ervices provided by
Hausle (1) and Jim Kelley show Bishop Donoghue the plans for the $2.4 million Catholic
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Dialogue And Devotions
Life,
ByCAROLHAZARD Associate Editor
Bishop John F. Donoghuefaces new hallenges as he goesfrom shepherding 4, 000 Catholics in the Diocese ofCharlotte )300,000in the Carolinas and Georgia, ome things will never change, however. Tiese are the issues ofthe heart.
Steadfast andpassionate about respect
were arrested for their Operation Rescue activities.
The bishop knows parents who learned they were to have a Downs Syndrome baby.
Distraught over the news, they considered
anabortionbutdidnotgothrough withit. "Of their six children, this child has brought the
fe, ecumenism and eucharistic devotions, ie bishop will carry his convictions about
greatest joy," Bishop Donoghue says.
iese and other issues to Atlanta.
wrong. "I know they (people who get abor-
He knows from his heart abortion is tions) are wrong.
I
know it instinctively. I
engrained in the very nature of
tespect Life
think
Bishop Donoghue hasn't skipped a Since he became bishop, he' s attended very March for Life rally in Washington, >.C, to protest legalized abortion. He's udged through rain, sleet and snow to take his position known. What' s more, he' s participated in life
people. That' s why I find it so difficult to
eat.
bains, lines
of people
who
stand along
reet intersections for an hour or so holding
lacards denouncing abortion. et
One cold,
and wintry Saturday morning, he
larched to an abortion center in Greens-
it's
understand people
who
say they can do
%
away with this life."
He is as adamant and outspoken toward euthanasia as he is toward abortion.
"God is the author of life and only He "No one has the
can take it," the bishop say s right
—
Bishop Donoghue leads a graveside prayer service for the unborn
parents, mother, father, doctor
—
to
she said.
with Baptists was started and soon thereafter,
WhOethemotivationfortaldngalife
As a boy, the bishop knew there was something was wrong with that way of think-
LARCUM (Lutheran, Anglican, Roman
But he didn' t fully understand it until
assembly meets once a year at the Catholic Conference Center in Hickory. Meanwhile, various dialogues were occurring on the international level. On the local level, clergy and lay people were
—
—namely
mercy killing might be good, the means is bad, Bishop Donoghue says.
ing.
enedict Church.
the world is a wonderful step toward holi-
The bishop has always placed the sanc;y of life, from conception, high on his iorities, says Maggi Nadol, Respect Life
ness," he says.
984 that ecumenism became more than a passing interest. It became an issue close to his heart, precipitated by his friendship with
jordinatorforthediocese. "His unswerving lief in the right to life has beenasourceof
rength and courage for many
mpt
— blocking
access to abortion centers
he says he doesn' t oppose it. "It' s a pernal decision, but I have a problem myself ith civil
"I believe everybody is created in the image and likeness of God and because of that, we have to respect the life He has given us."
."
Although Bishop Donoghue has never :en involved in an Operation Rescue at-
disobedience," he says. Even so,
has attempted to visit people in jail who
Belmont Abbey.
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decide this life would be better if is ended."
many years later.
the rosary. He said Mass afterward at St.
at
Photo by
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He says suffering can be a purifying act. "Suffering for one' s own sins and the sins of
3ro, where he led an assembly of pro-lifers
7
It
"We're not going to decide doctrinal
N.C. Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church In America.
problems, but we can discuss them so we can
.
'
'You know you aren t supposed to do that,' '
understand each other' s positions," Bishop
'He initiated the friendship more than I
Donoghue says. "Even though there are still
and he gave me a real appreciationforecumenism"BishopDonoghuesays. "He helped me understand that this is the Lord' s command that we be one." The friendship grew to include Bishop
issues that divide us, we can pray together so
F. Joseph Gossman of the Raleigh Diocese.
come along way," the bishop says. A long
did at first
One Christmas, when Bishop Donoghue was about 1 3 years old, he and a neighborhood buddy went to a Methodist church to get some hard candy His mother wanted to know where he got the candy.
hashing out a grassroots approach.
Michael C.D. McDaniel, then bishop of the
'
Ecumenism
wasn' t until he came to Charlotte in
1
Catholic, United Methodist) was formed. The
. . .
one day
— once
F.
—
we can be one." Although the sticking points probably won't be resolved in this lifetime, "we have
The threesome met regularly. A dialogue
John
the theologians resolve the
theological problems
See Issues, Page 29
Donoghue
Archbishop of Atlanta
JBiacsse of jsbtaanitaij We join
with our Catholic sisters and brothers in the Archdiocese of Atlanta in rejoicing and praising the Provident God for the appointment of their new shepherd, Archbishop John F. Donoghue. We offer him our heartiest congratulations and the assurance of our prayers as he assumes his new responsibilities as Metropolitan Archbishop. On a personal level, am so pleased to welcome to Atlanta and the State of Georgia a dear friend whom have known for a number of years and with whom have collaborated and shared on a provincial level since his appointment in 1984 as Bishop of Charlotte. The faithful of the Archdiocese are indeed blessed to have as their shepherd a man so distinguished for his pastoral accomplishments and admirable personal qualities. May the Lord Jesus, through the intercession of Mary, His Mother and Mother of the Church, bless and prosper his newly assigned ministry as our beloved Archbishop. I
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s
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.
1993 Edition of The Catholic
News
A
& Herald
Tribute To Bishop John
F.
Donoghue
Managing Diocese More Than One-Man Task ByJOANNKEANE Associate Editor
CHARLOTTE
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Solongtotheevening
walks through historic Dilworth. Same goes forpassingthe hours playinggin rummy and
sneaking off for an indulgence of an ice
cream sundae. Bishop John F. Donoghue leaves more than his personal legacy of shaping the dio-
into, or areasofconcern.
diocesan leader.
preference for a simple lifestyle makes for
an easy transition into a close working rela-
cautiousdecisionmaking.
believes in delegation.
tionship.
Utilizing the talents and
advice of many, the bishop and chancellor
he wants to see happen, and says go with it" "Sometimes we' re labeled as conservatives," says Msgr. McSweeney. "I believe
work closely
it'
In many aspects, Msgr. McSweeney is
diocese of Atlanta. Once he packs the last box of belongings into the car, he says farewell to his chief confidant of eight years
Bishop Donoghuerelies on the soundjudge-
J.
McSweeney shares the bishop' s residence, as well as the confidence of the departing
Church, which is a broader perspective. Good sound business practices reflect good
The bishop has always been a very proactive leader, says Msgr. McSweeney. "He
thebishops' alterego. Itisararedecisionthat
Diocese of Charlotte, Msgr. John
s a good two-way
The two share a management style that reflects compassion and
'
cese as he assumes leadership of the Arch-
As chancellor and vicar general of the
It'
communication."
found the bishop to be a very easy person to live with," says Msgr. McSweeney. Bishop Donoghue andMsgr. McSweeney s "I
the
two have not thoroughly discussed.
to see all
sides ofa situation.
mentofhisassistant."Wemeetalmostdaily,"
"Our decisions affect
saysMsgr.McSweeney.'lapprisethebishop
people," saysMsgr. McSweeney. "Although
of the many different events going on, and he is apprising me of areas he wants looked
we must make sound business and management decisions, we always realize we are
stewardship." '
He enunciates w]
s following the sense of the teachings
we
espouse as Cathohcsandrnakingthatknown''
"Our
efforts constantly involve
thie
awarenessofChurchteachings. Sometimes it'
s easy to
get glossed over, but that'
basis for everything," says
Msgr brda
McSweeney.
The cAu CHUC
Office of Lay Ministry
Extends warmest congratulations
Congratulations and prayerful best wishes
Ashe
Archbishop
assumes his
Donoghue
new
ARCHBISHOP JOHNF. DONOGHUE to
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Our prayers
And best wishes Qo with
Bishop
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As he accepts his new
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Responsibility as H
The Benedictine Monks
Archbishop of Atlanta
of Belmont Abbey salute
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St.
Bishop John F. Donoghue Archbishop-Elect ofAtlanta
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Readings For The inday: Revelation
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Special Edition of The Catholic News
Week Of August
19; 12: 1-6, 10;
1
15
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August 21
Corinthians 15:20-28;Luke 1 :39-56.
bnday: Judges2:l l-19;Matthew 19:16-22. lesday: Judges 6:
1
1-24; Matthew 19:23-30.
iday: Ruth
1
:
Sunday: Isaiah22: 15, 19-23;Romans
1
1:33-36; Matthew 16:13-20.
3-22.
;
l:29-39;Matthew22: 1-14.
Thursday:
1,3-6, 14- 16, 22; Matthew 22:3440.
1
Thessalonians 3:7-13; Matthew 24:42-5
Friday: Joshue
Saturday:
1
1
Thessalonians4:9- 1 2; Matthew 25
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Thessalonians4: 1 -8; Matthew 25: 1 - 1 3.
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lurday:Ruth2:l-2,8-ll;4:13-17;23:l-12.
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Monday: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5,8-1 0; Matthew 23
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May the
Lord's
Blessings and
peace
accompany you
The people of Our Lady of Consolation Parish family extend prayers and best wishes to Archbishop
always
John F. Donoghue on the ooccasion of your archeipiscipal installation for the
Church
Prayerful best
in Atlanta.
y t "May your
Faith be strong so
wishes >r
you may achieve your Purpose"
The parishioners of Holy Infant Church Reidstfille,
On
behalf of the Board. ..the Staff.. .and the Clients
Our Tmyers ard Best Wishes To
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August
A Tribute To Bishop John
Herald
F.
Congratulations
on your
new assignment.
May God be with you as you continue to
shepherd
and guide
his people.
The Marions of the Immaculate Conception
and Parishioners of Our Lady of Grace. Greensboro, N. C.
Donoghi
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August T,
A Tribute To bishop John
Lutheran Bishop
F.
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Mark Menees and Bishop Donoghue join
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his peers as a churchman and theologian,
way, that is, from the separatism his mother
Bishop Donoghue' s influence in building up the church has spread throughout the
advocated.
region.
Bishop Donoghue kneels
The bishop couldn' t articulate his feelings then, but he says this about ecumenism now: "They don'tthink we have horns and
"When I think of the bishop, I think of a strength of conviction and a warm love in
Abbey.
we don't think they havehorns. Weareall
McDaniel.
Nowhere is ecumenism more evident than at the top; in the close friendships that
in devotion to the
Blessed Mother
awonderfulblendV'saysnow-retiredBishop
at the grotto at
Belmont
"What he says about human behavior is
of the Gospel."
Bishop Donoghue approaches
never based on popular notions of being
us how better to love. The road to that end
ecumenism 'from the standpoint ofhis deep-
politically correct, but based on his convic-
(Bishop Donoghue)
est convictions and not from the standpoint of
tions grounded in the Church.
"Ecumenism is the Holy Spirit teaching
children of God."
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Lutheran dialogue supper.
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is precisely the road he
'
have formed among the leaders of various
walks every day, caring appropriately and
trying to please anybody,'
churches in North Carolina. Respected by
most of all for his flock and the proclamation
says.
'
Bishop McDaniel
He doesn't
hesitate to teach what the Church professes
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life.
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my
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know my sheep and my same way that the Father I
the Father; for these sheep I
have other sheep that do not I must lead them, too, and they
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May the Lord you begin
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bless
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Archbishop F.
F.
and
heartfelt congratulations to
John
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you
You have won the respect, confidence, and admiration of the Catholic Daughters throughout the State. We will miss you and wish you every success as the Arch Bishop of Atlanta. Our prayers will go with you.
mission.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO ARCHBISHOP JOHN
F.
DONOGHUE,
Among his many other accomplishments, tioned at length,
D.D.
already
Archbishop John F. Donoghue
men-
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iues (From Page 29) he does it in a winsome way. He doesn' igonize even those who disagree with 1.
1 regard it
as one of the great blessings
ly life to have known him and worked
"Hove him. Heistrueblue. Nothingphoney about this man. He' s so unassuming in the sense of throwing his weight around. He wears the mantle of authority with humility, not without conviction but genuine Christian
ihim." In the same way that Bishop McDaniel
;hed out to Bishop Donoghue upon his val here nine years ago, the bishop ;ted Bishop Robert Johnson of the Episal
Church, Diocese of Western North
humility and a delightful sense of humor."
Eucharistic Devotion "If people learn to pray before the Eucharist, it will make a tremendous change in their lives,' Bishop Donoghue says. It will help bring people closer to the Lord and change the way they li ve "all for the better,' he says. '
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John was right there front and center me and cheer me along the way," hop Johnson says. "He has done all he reet
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within the structures ofhis denomination
ach outand be as inclusive as hecan be." "Wewillmiss him," saysBishopL. Bevel es III of the
Western North Carolina
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When the bishop was growing up in the 930s and 1 940s, every parish had 40-Hour
Devotions once a year and one parish in each vicariate had Perpetual Adoration. The devotions, however, fell out of favor after
Bishop Donoghue leads the rosary outside a Charlotte abortion center. Photo by
Carl Kaltreider, pastor. "There are bountiful
the Marian devotions were replaced with
blessings wherever it is."
"We feel very blessed to have a bishop
anything, the bishop says.
Thanh for what you
Bishop Donoghue says he would like to see the traditions restored. At his encouragement, they have been brought back to
have accomyliskei
the Diocese of Charlotte.
in the last
9 years
so devoted to the Blessed Sacrament," says
Kathleen Potter, whocoordinates Perpetual Adoration at St. Gabriel Church in Charlotte. St.
Several parishes have initiated 40-Hour
Gabriel started Perpetual Adoration this
pastJanuary.
Devotions. Moreover, the Basilica of St.
and your \inl way of caring for us at of the
Thomasville,
"The Eucharist
is
the center of our
Lawrence in Asheville started Perpetual
Catholic lives," the bishop says. "We should
has been a very
be proud that we worship Christ in the Eucharist and we venerate the Blessed
Adoration five years ago.
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unifying factor in our church," says Father
our lady
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Vatican II. The problem is neither they nor
Highways
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Lady Of The Americas.
Serving the Vietnamese Community.
indmaids Sister Pilar Dalmau lights a candle during the dedication of Our Lady of the nericas at Biscoe.With Bishop
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Dat Le, to the Diocese of Charlotte.Their brother, Trieu Le (r) worked with the diocese to Photo by CAROL HAZARD bring them from Vietnam.
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and peace.
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the
God
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guide you and
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Americas
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on
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to the people of the
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Bishop Donoghue
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Thank You For Your Fidelity To The Holy Father
Archbishop Donoghue as you lead the Archdiocese of Atlanta
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH IMMACULATE CONCEPTION MISSION
WAYNESVILLE, CANTON, N.C
N.C.
St.
Margaret Church, Maggie Valley, N.C.
/ Mary's Seminary and University in Baltimore rejoices in the appointment of
St.Bishop John
F.
Donoghue
of Charlotte as the
new Archbishop
of Atlanta. His
North Carolina The entire St. Mary's community congratulates our alumnus of St. Charles College and St. Mary's Seminary as he travels further south to continue to serve the Church and "live in Christ Jesus." leadership has been a blessing to
all
of western
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Congratulations
on Your Appointment
ARCHBISHOP JOHN F. DONOGHUE We, the People in the
of
God
Archdiocese of Atlanta, offer
you a
Joyous Welcome as our
Shepherd and
Pastor.
"Ad Multos Annos"
F.
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