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Volume 2 Number 43

Tribute To Bishop John

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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

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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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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.

Gene Sullivan

Mullen Publications, Inc.

J TheCathohcNews&Herald,USPC007-393,isi lished by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte,

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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)

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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

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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

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of Atlanta

Sinceramente en Cristo.

the

many

the

Church

of Charlotte

always responding to the

Muy

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I

(Arzobispo nombrado de Atlanta)

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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

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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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A Tribute To Bishop John

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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

CAROL HAZARD

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ByCAROLHAZARD Associate Edtior

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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.

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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

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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

oily

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

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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.

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Special Edition of The Catholic News

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taking Tracks

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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,

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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-

Continued on next page

1993 Special Edition of The Catholic News

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

13, 1993 10 i fecial Edition of The Catholic News

A Tribute To Bishop John

& Herald

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

12 Special Edition of The Catholic News

A

ÂŽ Herald

Tribute To Bishop John

F.

Donoghue

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.

!

.

!

.

!

.

Augusi.

Tribute To Bishop John

\

Called

F.

Donoghue

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

See Province, Page 19

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<*

Y].

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u«L

3.

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Our

Tribute To Bishop John

F.

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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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ijarewell (From Page 2) U; rest of his life, retire

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

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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.

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'1 wasn' treally surprised because ofhis

previous position as chancellor of the Archdiocese ofW ashington for 1 5 years,'

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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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Donoghue

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Year By Year Focus

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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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With appreciation

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for

your nine years of presence and support

Congratulations

and Prayerful Best Wishes to the

Most Reverend John

from

F.

Donoghue, D.D.

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

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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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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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— awhiteflowerwithayellowcenter

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

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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

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Congratulations and Best wishes to j

Archbishop

John

you and your

F.

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Donoghue We thank you

support leading ^fi jA ^| k

Carolina.

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Best wishes from the Office of Catholic Schools

fm

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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

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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.

JOANN KEANE

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

Bill

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and

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recognition of the importance of

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Special Edition of The Catholic News

ssues Of The Heart:

&

He

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.

CAROL HAZARD

decide this life would be better if is ended."

many years later.

the rosary. He said Mass afterward at St.

at

Photo by

.

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

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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.

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s

.

.

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

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

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

our

Vietnamese Catholic Ministry

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duties

as leader of

the

Archdiocese of Atlanta

Diocese of Charlotte

Our prayers

And best wishes Qo with

Bishop

Donoghue

As he accepts his new

0(

Responsibility as H

The Benedictine Monks

Archbishop of Atlanta

of Belmont Abbey salute

01

St.

Bishop John F. Donoghue Archbishop-Elect ofAtlanta

Matthew Parish

Charlotte,

NC f

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Augu -

'ribute

To Bishop John

F.

Readings For The inday: Revelation

1 1

:

Donoghue

Special Edition of The Catholic News

Week Of August

19; 12: 1-6, 10;

1

15

-

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.

You have given us

MAN

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Wednesday: 1 Thessalonians 2:9- 1 3 Matthew 23 :27-32.

lurday:Ruth2:l-2,8-ll;4:13-17;23:l-12.

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Tuesday: Revelation 2 1 :9- 14; John 1 :45-5 1

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Monday: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5,8-1 0; Matthew 23

ednesday Judges 9:6- 1 5; Matthew 20: 1 - 1 6. lursday: Judges

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shepherd's care

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

of

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fhank you, Bishop Donoghue, pr the leadership and support ijou Good given have Jhepherd. Our prayers will be vith you as you begin your new ministry in Atlanta.

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ALOYSIUS

HICKORY, N.C.

N.C.

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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

r

August T,

A Tribute To bishop John

Lutheran Bishop

F.

Donoghue

Mark Menees and Bishop Donoghue join

in singing praise at a Catholic-

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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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May the Lord you begin

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bless

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heartfelt congratulations to

John

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"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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'It

unifying factor in our church," says Father

our lady

CAROL HAZARD

Vatican II. The problem is neither they nor

Highways

Mother."

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May God

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Archbishop Donoghue

The Parishioners of St. Mary Church and the Vincentian Fathers,

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Lady Of The Americas.

Serving the Vietnamese Community.

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rardo Clarke

Donoghue

are Father

& Heral

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Bishop Donoghue(c) and Msgr. John J. McSweeney welcome Father Tan V.Le and his sister,

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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wish you much happiness

St,

Benedict Church, Greensboro

congratulate

and peace.

Archbishop John F. Donoghue

May

the

God

of mercy

guide you and

keep you well.

Mercy of

the

Americas

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Hermanas de

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his

new

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to the people of the

Archdiocese of Atlanta

Archbishop John

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May the Lord e?(tend to you his Blessings you begin your new mission of service to the -people of the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

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Congratulations and God's Blessings

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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