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Volume 2 Number 44

in the Diocese of Charlotte

Archbishop Donoghue Assumes

McSweeney Chosen

Msgr.

By BOB

McSweeney, chancellor

the archdiocese and of the Province of

Atlanta at a vesper service Aug. 18 Christ the

46-county diocese on Aug.

Inside the chapel located /ithin

the chancery offices,

McSweeney

accepted the

ppointment, calling for

spiri-

contemplation as the dio-

ese waits for the appointment of

King Cathedral. He was

bishop.

Dillon, apostolic administra-

December of Archbishop James

raying for the selection of a new

Dillon said.

"We welcome you eagerly," Msgr. "We are ready to work for

body of dioc-

In his homily, addressed largely to

a group of 10

the priests of the archdiocese, Arch-

—

appointed by former ishop John F. Donoghue lected Msgr. McSweeney to serve as

—

"I've been entrusted in confidence

iterim leader of the diocese.

Immediately following notification Archbishop Agostino Cacciavillian, postolic pro-nuncio to the United tates, and Archbishop Donoghue, archishop of Atlanta and metropolitan of le Province of Atlanta which also icludes the Dioceses of Charlotte, Raigh, Charleston and Savannah Msgr. IcSweeney pledged his profession of lith and oath of fidelity to the Apos-

McSweeney.

—

See.

be the administrator," said Msgr. "I do not in any way pretend or perceive myself as the bishop." "I see the role

Holy Father, done with gentleness in governance and guidance, which will the

ovacic, senior priest representing the

iocesan consultors.

"We know he is an

tcellent administrator."

Msgr. McSweeney' s appointment diocesan administrator temporarily lis the leadership role of Bishop onoghue, newly appointed Archbishop 'Atlanta. Msgr. McSweeney, 51, will main diocesan administrator until the ppointment of a new bishop for the

As diocesan

administrator, Msgr.

IcSweeney holds Ibilities

virtually all respon-

of a bishop.

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the country.

Also present were representatives of the parishes in the 69-county archdionations, civic leaders

area and priests

denomifrom the Atlanta

from the other dioceses many from

and actions that we are

integrity

and

men

the Diocese of Charlotte.

Mass,

the

Archbishop

Cacciavillan again read the papal letter

of appointment and asked Archbishop

Donoghue

he accepted.

He replied, "I welcome this task and embrace

but

also confess

at the

stand in

same time I must some trepidation

before it." In his homily, he also spoke of the "weight and privilege" of the priestly vocation

ment

and of his new assign-

in Atlanta.

Concelebrating the Mass with Arch-

bishop Donoghue were Msgr. Dillon; Msgr. John J. McSweeney, chancellor of the Diocese- of Charlotte; Father Patrick Bishop, chairman of the Atlanta

of God."

See Install, Page 16

During the homily, the diocesan

HAZARD

Associate Editor

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DENVER Imagine being from Tryon, N.C., a predominantly Protestant retirement town of 4,000 people 40 miles south of Asheville. You're one of eight kids the youth group at St. John the Baptist Parish, the only Catholic church in town. Suddenly you're thrust onto the streets of Denver for World Youth Day, mingling with hundreds of thousands of peers from more than 100 countries. The experience for these Tryon kids was

—

"awesome," "mind boggling." And powerfully reaffirming. "It

iocese of Charlotte.

lives

number of

archbishops and bishops from around

Diocesan Youth Reaffirmed By Pope And Peers

McSweeney

ood before the Blessed Sacrament, gnifying his dedication to the Holy hurch, as he signed his oath of office. All the priests are very pleased he as elected," said Msgr. Anthony

bishop Donoghue acknowledged the nationwide problems of clergy misconduct and the shortage of priests. "Never before in our^xperience has the credibility of the priesthood itself been so shaken by the actions of some of our priests," he said. "Because we live under the shadow of their indiscretions ... we are forced to demonstrate by our

See Diocese, Page 3

Flanked by the diocesan consultors id diocesan staff, Msgr.

being authentic to the

teachings of our Church as expressed by

the United States, and a large

of the province, including

balloting process,

riests

)lic

you and with you under the guidance of the Holy Spirit."

san consultors

Agostino

Archbishop

delphia;

cese, leaders of other religious

Lyke.

consultative

joined by Cardinal William Baum, former archbishop of Washington and now a Vatican official; Cardinal Anthony Bevilaqua, archbishop of Phila-

Edward last

McSweeney.

Cardinal James A. Hickey, archbishop of Washington, was the only member of the hierarchy at the vesper service. At the installation Mass, he was

Cacciavillan, apostolic pro-nuncio to

upon all co-workers to first and )remost on a spiritual journey, ishop." said Msgr.

tions.

mally installed at an afternoon Mass the following day. At the vesper service, the letter of Pope John Paul II appointing the new archbishop was read to the assembled diocesan priests and deacons by Msgr.

onsider themselves

Under a

for-

tor of the archdiocese since the death

"I call

the applause of

Diocese of Charlotte, was

new

— To

the clergy, religious and laity of the

Charlotte took canonical possession of

lected diocesan administrator of

aal

renewed the vows of obedience which they professed at their ordina-

Msgr.

—

CHARLOTTE

Isgr.

ATLANTA

Atlanta

priests

week as their new spiritual leader. The former bishop of the Diocese of

Associate Editor

GATELY

Archdiocese of Atlanta, Archbishop John F. Donoghue was installed last

By JOANN KEANE

f the

Duties

Editor

Administer Diocese Of Charlotte

ohn

New

August 27, 1993

•

makes you

feel

good

that you're

Mae

Wolfe, 14. "At home, you feel out of the mainstream. But here, everyone's yelling 'hi' to everybody." "I've never seen so many Catholics in my life," said Erin Corcoran, 15. "It feels good to be here," said Sara Catholic," said

FitzSimmons, 16. "Everybody's so friendly." With school starting a few days after the Aug. 11-16 trip to Denver, Sara wasn't so sure she wanted to go to Denver.

WYD

was the summer. Perhaps it will

turned out,

highlight of her

See Denver, Page 8

Amy FitzSimmons, Day

13,

of St. John the Baptist Church, Tryon, N.C., holds her World Youth

cross for a blessing by the

Holy Father

at a

Mass

Denver.

Photo by

CAROL HAZARD

The Catholic News

Herald

August 27, 195

From Bishop Donoghue To Archbishop Of Atlanta Left:

Archbishop

Donoghue

Archbishop Donoghue emerg | from the Cathedral of Christ the Kii Left:

in Atlanta.

Below: "In the months and years t( come, as I live out the great confidence that has been placed in r by the church, it is to the Eucharist that

will turn for

strenght, for

perseverance and for the patience tc do the Lord's will," said Archbisho Donoghue during his homily.

Below: Archbishop Donoghue greets Fat Wilbur Thomas, pastor of St. Aloysius in Hickory. Father Thomas joined many pr from the Diocese of Charlotte attending tl

Above Left: Archbishop Donoghue is joined by Cardinal James A. Hickey, archbishop of Washington,

D.C.

Left:

Archbishop

Donoghue

accepts charge of

the Archdiocese, taking

canonical possesion of the Archdiocese of Atlanta on

Aug.

18.

Photos by Joann Keane

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installation.

The Catholic News

August 27, 1993

The Role Of Diocesan Administrator Make no

By MSGR. JOHN J. McSWEENEY it. In no way do I perceive myself as

mistake about

the bishop of the Diocese of Charlotte. Clearly, I see myself as a prudent caretaker entrusted to faithfully oversee the administration of the diocese until our new bishop is

appointed.

am deeply

honored by the trust bestowed by my brother priests in electing me I want to take this opportunity to share with you the role of diocesan administrator, and share some of my thoughts as we move into the future. Upon the decision of the body of Diocesan Consultors and my acceptance, we immediately invited all the staff to join us in the chapel. I professed my faith, and pledged my oath of fidelity to the Apostolic See. In the presence of the Blessed Sacrament witnessed by all professional staff and the diocesan consultors I promised to accept the responsibilities and obligations. I will do everything in my power to uphold the teachings of the Church, following the direction of our Holy Father. From the day of my ordination as a priest at St. Gabriel's in Charlotte I have tried to live a life of reconciling people to the Lord while standing firm in the faith. We have no idea how long the appointment of a new bishop will take. In the interim, I have called upon all diocesan staff, the pastors, as well as the Diocesan Consultors to be involved with me in continuing the mission of our local Church. More than ever, the many ministries of the diocese have a dutiful responsibility to consider themselves on a spiritual journey, keeping the faith alive, and sharing the I

as diocesan administrator.

—

Msgr. Anthony Kovacic, senior priest representing the Diocesan Consultors, looks on as Msgr. John

McSweeney

signs the oath of fidelity to the Apostolic See. .

Diocese (From Page

Belmont; and

Church continue to assist the spiritual growth of

our

local

Church,"

Msgr.

said

McSweeney. Ordained in Msgr. 1974, McSweeney was the first priest ordained in the Diocese of Charlotte, which was established in 1972.

Currently, Msgr. McSweeney is a member of the board of directors of the

Photo by

St.

JOANN KEANE

John the Evangelist

Waynesville.

also served

with others. For many in the diocese, the position of diocesan administrator is an unfamiliar concept. Since 1972 the establishment of the Diocese of Charlotte we have been served by bishops. I've had the privilege of working closely with both of our bishops on the diocesan level. First, our founding bishop, retired Bishop Michael spirit

—

Begley, and subsequently, Bishop John F. Donoghue. Both served as faithful

as administrator of Charlotte Catholic

shepherds for an ever-growing flock that continues to flourish. An administrator is appointed following the vacancy of the see; the diocese of

High School.

jurisdiction of the bishop.

Msgr. McSweeney has held diocesan positions of: Vicar general, vice chancellor, director of planning and development, and vocations director. Born in Oneida, N.Y., Msgr.

archbishop of the Archdiocese of Atlanta created a vacancy that according to Canon

McSweeney received a bachelors of arts in

philosophy from Holy Apostles Semi-

In this case, the appointment of

Bishop Donoghue as

—

Law must

—

until the be filled temporarily with a diocesan administrator appointment of our next bishop. The selection of diocesan administrator is based on a process spelled out in Canon Law. The priest is chosen by secret ballot by the body of Diocesan Consultors. In our diocese, 10 priests appointed by former Bishop Donoghue

—

select the diocesan administrator, as

one of

their consultative duties.

National Catholic Development Con-

nary in Cromwell, Conn., where he also

com-

received a masters of divinity, theology.

consideration as diocesan administrator.

mittee of Catholic Relief Services. Lo-

He holds a certificate of ordination from

he serves on boards for: The CathoHerald, Good Shepherd Home Health/Hospice, and Catholic Social Services Corporate Board. He holds ecclesiastical honors including Prelate of Honor, bestowed by Pope John Paul II. He is the only priest in North Carolina to hold the honor of Papal Knight, Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre. Last year, he received the Dehon Distinguished Ministry lAward, presented by the Province of the Priests of the Sacred Heart, Sacred Heart School of Theology in Hales Corner, Wisconsin. In addition, Msgr. McSweeney has served as pastor of St. Ann Church in

Sacred Heart School of Theology in Hales Corner, Wis., a masters of science

of the body of consultors. Immediately upon election, the apostolic pro-nuncio to the United States is notified. He in turn notifies the Holy See. Also, the metropolitan

ference, and the national advisory

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Charlotte

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in administration

Any

priest, religious or diocesan, at least

for the province

from the University of

The

—

The

35 years of age

our case, Archbishop Donoghue

by a diocesan bishop, with the following exceptions:

College.

been vacant for a year. •

—

position of diocesan administrator carries virtually

Notre Dame, and an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Belmont Abbey

•

The administrator cannot

He cannot

eligible for

elected priest need not be a

member

informed.

all

responsibilities held

incardinate or excardinate priests unless the see has

consecrate the sacred chrism on Holy Thursday (unless he

bishop.)

Correction

•

The administrator cannot appoint

vicars general or episcopal vicars nor can he

He cannot constitute the priests senate. The administrator may appoint a pastor only if he has already been

appoint chancellors. •

Archbishop

In the tribute to

Donoghue by

St. Lucien in Spruce Pine in the Aug. 13 issue, St. Lucien'

mission,

St.

Bernadette in Linville,

was inadvertently omitted.

We regret

the ommission.

presented for the parish or is

true for assistant pastors.

or assistant administrators •

the see has been vacant for

more than

a year.

lawfully

The same

The administrator may, however, appoint administrators when there is a need.

should not issue a decree establishing an institution of consecrated

life.

Also, he should not issue consent for the establishment of religious houses in the diocese.

Queen of the Apostles Church

With regard to

administrator

permissions,

may

institutes

fulfill

etc., if

with

members residing in the diocese, the diocesan

the duties of the ordinary with regard to dispensations,

these are not forbidden by law or contrary to the general

norms

for diocesan administrators. I've briefly listed the restrictions that the diocesan administrator has.

mentioned the promise made in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. it says: I firmly embrace and accept everything defined by the Church's solemn deliberations, concerning the doctrine and morals, especially those dealing

Official

Basically,

See McSweeney, Page 6

The Most Reverend John F. Donoghue announces the following appointments in

Effective

Rev.

August

the Diocese of Charlotte: 1993

Mark Lamprich, MIC, from

Parochial Vicar to Pastor,

Our

Lady of Grace Church, Greensboro.

Remember His Will In Yours.

"A valid Will stands as a continuing expression of our concern for loved ones, as well as an ongoing commit-

ment to the Church and the community in which we live'.' Bishop John

Donoghue

Rev. David Lord, MIC, Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Grace ou can express your commitment to your Church by making a bequest to the Diocese of Charlotte. Simply have the following

Church, Greensboro. Effective

August

15,

1993

Rev. John A. Gilvey, OSFS,

statement included

Campus

Minister, University of North

Carolina-Greensboro.

"/ leave to the

Charlotte the

September

your Will:

Roman

Catholic Diocese of (or percent of estate) for its religious, educational

sum of$

the residue of my

Effective

and charitable works.

1993

Rev. Robert H. Choquet, Parochial Vicar,

St.

Eugene Church,

Asheville.

Rev. Msgr. John

McSweeney Chancellor

For more information on how to make a Will that works, contact Jim Kelley, Director of Development, Diocese of Charlotte, 1524 East Morehead St., Charlotte, NC 28207, (704) 331-1709 or 377-6871.

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August 27,

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199:

Pro-Life Corner Planned Parenthood, which operates the largest number of abortion centers in the United States, recently announced a three-year, $1.5 million program to train doctors to do abortions. And, unfortunately, the Mecklenburg County Commissioners voted for a budget that includes funding for Planned Parenthood. Do not be fooled by the sanitized language of planned Parenthood: they are "mer-

chants of death."

Editorial Stop The Violence

The pro-life front line protests have turned into a bloody battlefield and the violence must stop. Cities across the country have seen extremist groups turn otherwise peaceful protests into scenes of violence.

abortionist

was shot

and another was wounded

The Respect

The Pope Speaks

to death in Florida

DENVER (CNS) — Pope John Paul II brought no

In Charlotte, pro-life picketers shout death threats

The

protesters

how she'd like to have her mother shot in the head. So much for Christian behavior. As Catholics, we abhor abortion, and are well ask the doctor's daughter

shape-up-or-ship-out message for dissident Catholics

when he came to Denver for World Youth Day, nor did he turn a cold shoulder to politicians who favor legalized abortion.

His words to thousands of young Catholics and to the young Baptist president of the United States were deliv-

within our constitutional rights to peacefully protest.

Prayer and non-violent protest are acceptable. Granted, there is sorrow as a woman enters a clinic,

And we mourn

child to death.

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each and every child that never had a chance to live. Yet, the mother is still within her legal rights to terminate that life. Until the lawmakers change the laws that allow abortion as a legal end to life, prayers and peaceful protest remain as the means for those who uphold the sanctity of life. No one has the right to play jury, judge and executioner. However, on the streets across America, armed protestors are taking the law into their own hands. This action can be neither condoned nor ap-

was quoted condoning the Kansas. While the leader's organization

was not a Catholic group, many Catholics join in solidarity and protest. We must distance ourselves from extremist groups and continue protests

support such violent action makes one an

accomplice. is

in peace.

To stand idly by while the trigger is pulled

reprehensible.

It's time for Catholic pro-life supporters to change camps. Distance yourselves from the claws of violence that grip the unsanctioned protesters. Regroup, and emerge stronger. Hold your placards high, and protest

in peace.

cyclical

fall in his

new

en-

on moral theology: pre-

scriptions are not designed

human freedom,

to limit to guarantee that

freedom

individuals and

humanity.

all

ill

used for the good of

Freedom when exercised a terminally

but

to abort a child or to kill

person undermines the most basic good:

the right to life

from conception

to natural death.

"All the great causes that are yours today will have

meaning only

you guarantee the right to life and protect the human person," the pope said to the country and to President Clinton when he arrived in Denver Aug. 12. "America, defend life so that you may live in peace and harmony," the pope said in his Aug. 15 farewell address to an audience that included Vice President Al to the extent that

Gore.

The pope's message to the president and vice president was, "You can't do everything through ecopolitics

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Impromptu remarks showed that the pope wa aware how many people in the United States disagre with some Church teachings. After cheering and chanting had interrupted hi airport arrival talk about the need for education o values and respect for human life, the pope aske members of the crowd if they were shouting becaus they agreed or disagreed. They assured him they wei

with him.

The pope's remarks to the Catholic young peopl World Youth Day events and to Colorado Catholic at a separate meeting were more direct, but even thei his message was an appeal to the heart and not a thre; at

of condemnation.

The young people at an Aug. 14 prayer vig welcomed the pope as their spiritual father, not as dictator. The greatest applause during the pope's vigf address came not when he was talking about abortic or sexual responsibility, but when he spoke about tl life

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abundantly" (Jn 10:10). These words of Jesus Christ were the theme of the eighth World Youth Day celebrated in Denver, in the United States of America. I

thank

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to take part in this

which was the culmination of the

Church's celebration of the fifth centenary of the evangelization of the Americas. My pastoral visit began in Jamaica, where I recalled the testimony of charity and holiness which accompanied the first preaching of the Gospel in that country, and I encouraged Jamaicans in their witness to the sanctity of marriage and the Christian family. At Merida, in Mexico, I then paid homage to the native peoples of the New World whose ancestral values and

proclaimed their Catholic identity, their desire to foi relationships based on the truths and values of t Gospel, and their commitment to promote a "culture

h pen.

life."

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be held in Manila in 1995. I greet all the English-speaking pilgrims and

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Self-Surrender

want to call your attention to this week's commentary by Dr. Martha Shuping, a Winston-Salem psychiatrist, regarding a new television show which is scheduled to invade our living rooms this fall. The show, "NYPD Blue," which will air on ABC, is reported to be the most violent show in TV history. It is also, by the accounts of critics who have seen advanced showings, a prime example of I

soft-core pornography.

what Dr. Shuping says in her excellent presentation. However, I do want to add a few thoughts of my own to supplement her comments. Since I'm not a critic or an executive of an ABC affiliate TV station, I have not seen the show. However, I have seen one commercial plugging it as an addition to ABC's fall lineup. It's the first commercial I ever have seen which carried a warning label about violence. I'm not going

Actually,

:oming soon

wasn't paying that

much attention at the start

your living room." will be the first to carry the label warning against the violent content of the program and that brings me to my main point. When the television industry first announced that it would put the warning label )n such shows, groups calling for federal regulation of objectionable programming maintained that the whole thing was a sham aimed at heading off any such regulation. They said the TV folks would claim that the warning label will give those who ion't want to watch the trash or who don't want their children to watch it will have ime to change channels before the show starts. (Presuming, of course, that the to

The show apparently

parents are watching.)

The proponents of federal regulation maintained that the end result will be more /iolence

and sex on

icense to produce

television and that the so-called

warning

will turn out to

be a

trash.

"NYPD

Blue" is any example, they hit the nail right on the head. Dr. Shuping suggests writing letters to the companies which sponsor the show,

Since it may take a while to find be faster to contact your local ABC iffiliate and let the station management know how you feel. The affiliates have the >ption of refusing to carry network programs which they feel will be objectionable o their viewers. I understand some already are refusing to carry the show.

would

>ut

who

like to carry that suggestion a step further.

the sponsors will be,

Duties Of

think

will

The Parochial Vicar By FATHER JOHN DIETZEN

title of parochial vicar. What does that there a difference between pastor and parochial vicar? (New York)

I see

often these days the

mean?

A. Parochial vicar is the technical canonical title for what we in the United States some English-speaking countries they re called curates. Parochial vicars in this sense must be priests and are assigned by le bishop to "serve in pastoral ministry as co-workers with the pastor in common ounsel and endeavor with him, and also under his authority" (Canon 545).

;sually call assistant or associate pastors. In

Q. My husband is a Catholic whose wife divorced him 20 years ago after she had an affair and married her lover. After years of living alone, my husband married me. We are very happy. Because of his remarriage he feels he is denied the sacraments of the Church, even though his former wife is also remarried and receives all the sacraments. Could you explain this? My husband is a wonderful man and is loyal to the Church. He attends Mass regularly and gives generously to the Church and is a fine Christian. Why can his first wife receive the sacraments of the Church and he cannot? (Texas)

many questions about the sacraments after a remarriage, but responding to your actual question. At least two explanations are possible for your husband's ex-wife receiving the A. Your letter raises

jwill limit

myself

icraments.

she may have received a declaration of nullity (annulment) of her first Unless your husband is certain she did not, it would be worth checking on nee it would mean he is free to marry also. Normally, the respondent in an ipnulment case will be notified of the process and decision. Sometimes, however, for one reason or another, this notification does not jappen. Your husband can find out for sure by asking her or by contacting the ijibunal of the diocese where she would have entered the petition, Another reason, of course, could be simply that she is acting publicly contrary the sacramental practice of the Church. The difference you asked about would lie in their differing acceptance of the jhurch's restrictions on Communion by those who have remarried out of the First,

Piarriage.

ipurch.

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interprets the

to repeat

was one of those plugs for an R-rated movie "coming soon to a theater near you." The commercial was just about over when I realized I had seen the warning label and that it actually was for "trash television

of the commercial and thought

By FATHER JOHN CATOIR major religion there is usually some reference made to the concept of self-surrender. In the language of poetry it is called "breaking one's heart for God." Rheumy ( 1 207- 1 273), a man acknowledged as the most influential figure in the development of Islamic thought, In every

Koran

as saying everything follows the rule

that sacrifice is necessary to reach a higher goal:

"The field

can receive the seed, the seed grows and is harvested. This process is called an 'annihilation' in God." Allah speaks these words in the Koran, "I was a hidden treasure and wanted to be has to be plowed, be torn mercilessly so that

known, therefore I created the world. I am with the hearts of my servants which are broken for my sake." In the Episcopal faith Evelyn Underhill wrote at length about mystics and mystical grace: "The Holy Spirit leads us along paths we might not have chosen for ourselves." Going against the grain and dying to self is a common theme among the saints and mystics. This same theme is repeated in the Hebrew faith. For instance, Martin Buber speaks of it in his book, Tales of the Hasidim, "Every lock has its key which is fitted to it and opens it. But there are strong thieves who know how to open it without keys. They break the lock. So every mystery in the world can be unriddled by the particular kind of meditation fitted to it. But God loves the thief who breaks the lock open: I mean the man who breaks his heart for God." (From the Maggid of Mezritch) Without a doubt it is not unusual to have one's heart broken for God. Ask any one who turned away from family or loved ones to pursue God's calling. As a priest, I have seen this happen many times, people struggling to be decent and holy at great personal cost. I'll never forget these words spoken to me by a friend: "I'm weary; I have broken my heart for God so many times, but it doesn't matter, because I know He has broken

His heart for me." Laying down one' s life for God is not a one-time event; for many it' s an ongoing struggle. Decisions made in the name of a love commitment are certainly an example of this. What some parents do for their children can be compared to a slow martyrdom. Only those who have suffered deeply for their faith can fully understand these words of Jesus: "Take up your cross and follow

The

means

Me."

It can involve doing something for the love of God that you don't want to do, or refraining from doing that which you most want to do. The cross is the symbol of self- surrender. Breaking one's heart for God is something Jesus alluded to when He spoke of the seed that must first die in order to live and bear fruit. When it comes to marriage, only self-surrender on the part of both the husband and wife will insure a happy union. How I admire the courage of those who seek first the Kingdom of God and His will. How the Lord must love them! For a free copy of the Christopher News Note, Making Marriage Work, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to The Christophers, 12 East 48 Street, New York, NY, 10017. Father John Catoir is director of The Christophers.

cross

Television

different things to different people.

Becoming More By

MARTHA W.

Violent

SHUPING,

The National Institute of Mental Health has more than 3,000 separate case which clearly show that televised violence increases aggressive behavior in children. The American Academy of Pediatrics has also stated that there is clear evidence that watching violent television programming increases violent and studies

aggressive behavior in children. But, in spite of the evidence,

violence

worse than ever this fall. According to information that I have received, a new program called "NYPD Blue" which is scheduled to appear on ABC this fall' will be the most violent TV program ever and will be the first to bear the new warning label to warn parents of its violent content. It will also feature some very explicit sex on a regular basis. Reportedly, actresses trying out for the lead parts were informed that nudity would be required on a regular basis. Although you may not permit your children to watch such programming, many children in our nation will be watching. The American Psychological Association estimates that a typical child will watch 8,000 murders and 100,000 acts of violence predicted to be

before finishing elementary school. This

a conservative estimate since

researchers believe a figure of 200,000 acts of violence to be

many

accurate.

This affects all of us since our own children are not safe in schools and communities in which other people's children are trying out the violence that they have seen on television. The stabbing death of a 12-year-old child in a WinstonSalem school within the past two years made me aware of how vulnerable all of our children are.

The good news is that sponsors really do listen when they get enough letters from Two organizations can keep you informed with names and

outraged consumers.

addresses of corporations which have chosen to sponsor particularly offensive programming. These groups make it very easy for you to get involved. Letter writing can take only a few minutes but has the potential for a great impact on our society. For more information contact: The American Family Association PO Drawer 2440 Tupelo, MS 38803 See Violence, Page 6

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August 27, 19S

Herald

How Canon Law Affects Us The

Of The Hours

Liturgy

By SISTER JEANNE-MARGARET

MCNALLY

The Code of Canon Law provides three canons concerning the sacred devotion of the Liturgy of the Hours. Canon 1 173 is theological and describes the purpose of this prayer;

canon

174

states the clerical obligations

276 and 663) and canon

and the invitation for lay

175 provides the observance of the times for the Liturgy of the Hours to be said. The Liturgy of the Hours, popularly called the office or

participation (also cc.

breviary,

an important element in the heritage of the

Christian community. This prayer goes back to Judaism

and the liturgy of the synagogue in which there were morning (Shaharit), afternoon (Minhah) and Evening services (Arvit) which included prayers of praise, blessings and thanksgiving and the proclamation of sacred texts. The New Testament indicates that Jesus and his Apostles frequented the synagogue and participated in its liturgies. Most likely the early Christian communities as late as 135 AD did likewise. These prayers were the prayer of the Church and accepted as superior to private prayer. The rise of monasticism with its life style of extended periods of formal community prayer allowed the monastic office to emerge. Parallel with this development was the cathedral office in which morning and evening prayer were recited by representatives of the faithful. Both offices used psalms as an integral part of the prayers. In the middle ages Pius V revised the liturgical books and established the office as a required clerical practice. Basically there were no further changes or revisions in the office book for four centuries until

By JIM MCINERNEY In order to prepare for this

Church

was.

was

It is

dug up a sermon I read a number of years so I wondered if I would still be

at the time,

written by the Rev. E. Frank

in Terre Haute, Ind.

warning. not

column

remember being taken with

impressed.

thanks."

The revised Liturgy of the Hours presents the times for this prayer. Morninj prayer calls to mind light, day, work and is a means of sanctifying the morning Daytime prayer is a continuation of the ancient tradition of maintaining forma prayer in the midst of one's work. Evening prayer is celebrated when the day almost over. At the setting of the sun, the community directs its hopes to Christ, tlf

never ends Night prayer, the last hour of the office,

is prayed before retirin; concludes with a very ancient tradition, a hymn to Mary. As mentioned, the recitation of the Liturgy of the Hours is required of cleri

light that

for the day.

Many

religious institutes include this in their directives for prayer.

The

monastii

communities celebrate the Liturgy of the Hours most completely in text, environ] ment and times. Parishes, in many places have community participation in tht Liturgy of the Hours, at least morning and evening prayer. When one considers tht Liturgy of the Hours being recited or sung throughout the world every hour of ever day one is confronted with the stream of constant prayer. Paul VI, in his apostoli constitution on the Divine Office wrote: "Christian prayer is above all prayer of th human community, which Christ joins to Himself. Everyone shares in this prayei which is proper to the one body as it offers prayers that give expression to the voio of the beloved spouse of Christ, to the hopes and desires of the whole Christia people, to supplications and petitions for the needs of all mankind." Mercy Sister Jeanne-Margaret McNally, a canon lawyer, is working on research project on dysfunctional families and marriage. *

28, 1869, 124 years ago. Rev. Howe's sermon contained many interesting parallels to our present da struggle. He spoke with sympathy about women and held men "equally guilty, an perhaps more so." He cited the recently ended struggle against slavery and said tl the "preacher must join hands with the honest physician" to put and end to the cri

The Sermon I

Him

March

Lifeline

ago.

II and the promulgation of the conciliar document, the Constitution on tht Sacred Liturgy. The constitution explicitly states that Christ "continues His priestlj work through His Church.. .She does this not only be celebrating the Eucharist, bui also in other ways especially by praying the Divine Office" n.83. The Liturgy of the Hours is the prayer of the entire Church. Structurally r consists of an opening hymn, psalms, canticles, readings, intercessions, the Lord's prayer, a closing prayer and a dismissal such as "Let us praise the Lord. And giv<

Vatican

want

pretty tough stuff. Rev.

to share

Howe

the Congregational

some excerpts with you. But

first,

Howe preached on Exodus 20: 13, "Thou shalt

of abortion.

Abortion is not anything new. It was a very common practice in the 1 It took 50 years and the concerted efforts of the churches and the medi community to abolish it. In fact, the American Medical Association (which is ro Century.

"A mysterious and sacred gift is that of human life," he said. mysterious in the time and manner of its imparting by the great Author of Life, mysterious in its departing, and equally mysterious in its character. God has so stamped the idea of the "It is

sacredness of human either his

life

ever

felt to

be one of the worst

"Even when the continuing of it can only give misery, when is known that soon it must go and the sooner the better, still man touches it not. Old age and the entire loss of human it

—

find thisrold

following in it!

happened once.

can happen again.

upon the nature of man that to take it,

own or another's,

of crimes.

faculties

its first major public crusade against abortion. sermon encouraging. It gives me hope when I realize that we ai the footsteps of others who had to fight the same battle. And they wc

pro-abortion) launched

kill."

the entire absence of all that distinguishes the

human from the mere animal

— provide no excuse

for taking

McSweeney

(From Page

with the mystery of the Holy Church of Christ, its sacraments and the sacrifice oft Mass and the primacy of the Roman Pontiff. As I've made this promise, I ask that you reaffirm your faith in the Church to pray to the Holy Spirit f like myself I did, and accept the responsibility the selection of our new bishop.

—

life. is growing among us a disregard for human life that is Our papers are laden with the details of most outrageous murders. Men are killed upon the slightest provocation. In our own community two murders have recently been committed, and the criminals are at large, and little or no effort is made

"At the present day there

alarming.

saints

for their arrest.

"But there is another form in which this disregard for human life manifests itself, concerning which I feel myself called upon as a minister of the gospel to raise a warning voice. I propose to speak plainly. ..concerning the destruction of unborn

ST.

MONICA

children.

"The body of an infant is found whose life has evidently been taken at birth. The community is shocked, the criminal is sought out, brought before our courts and condemned. Where lies the difference between taking that life at birth, perhaps before the first breath was drawn, and doing the same thing one, two or six months it is the deliberate taking of human life, and this is murder. Put what face upon it the community will, disguise it under whatever name you please, you can make no more nor less of it than simple murder. "While the motives to it continue, while men and women place their own ease and pleasure above God's law, while public opinion is so corrupted that it has not voice of reproach, and while the deed can be committed in such utter secrecy, there is little to be hoped for. "But there are many, I believe, who have fallen into the practice thoughtlessly ....In the ears of the thoughtless I would sound the cry 'MURDER!' so clearly that

earlier? In either case

fail to think. In the ears of those who may hereafter be tempted to the deed, I would cry 'Murder! Murder!' so clearly that at the very thought of the crime, they shall shrink back in horror." I warned you that it was pretty rough. But there is one thing I omitted telling you

henceforth they cannot

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Heroic

reens Gather In Belmont To

Peers

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BELMONT

wasn't exactly 180 diocesan

lenver, but try telling

ens their

World Youth Day

was any

ace

experi-

Denver While the Holy Father stood among 400,000 young people in the mile-high Colorado city, teens across the diocese

made

their

Abbey

less inspiring.

own

pilgrimage of

gathering on the

faith,

campus of Belmont

College.

"We want to be a small picture of what's going on

Denver," Chris Newnan, director of faith formain

said

tion.

0 Rhonda Moore from St.

Left:

Michael parish Gastonia,

Above: Nick Anderson (left) and Chad Hill, 16, from St. Helen mission in Spencer Mountain join in group activities at Belmont Abbey College on World Youth Day.

left,

and Stacy Hanna

We're trying to give a sense that (here in Belmont) we're with our brothers and sisters in Denver," said Father Damion Lynch, parochial vicar from "We're with St. Elizabeth in Boone. them in faith, spirit and the joy that

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They will try, they say. Yes, even though they are exhausted from keeping an all-night vigil at the

ciples of Christ?

park.

Packed practically on top of each other in a roped off area on a hard,

knobby piece of earth, they stepped gingerly over people to in line

to an

move about, to wait

hour or more to

eat, to

water bottles, to use the portable toilets. They huddled at night in sleep-

refill

ing bags, preferably made of goose down, to keep

warm.

Come morning, they shed

"They didn't mind the heat; mind the waiting. They were just glad to be

they didn't there.

layers of clothes, to

blazing sun.

keep cool under a

They wiped dust from their

eyes.

This on top of five

full days,

from

waiting hours and hiking miles between

But no matter. "They were so happy, so jubilant," said Deacon Bruce Haslett of St. John the Baptist Church, who led the Tryon events.

To thunderous

applause, Pope John Paul

"popemobile" for the Papal

Denver

(From Page

Welcome

makes

A beautiful sunset at the foothi

they were bouncing around, bubbling

backdrop for an overnight

over with enthusiasm."

of young people from more

his entrance in the

Mile High Stadium, Denver.

Denver willing streets

to take

command

Paul IPs

be counted among the most exciting events of her youth. One thing is certain. Neither she nor the others will forget the thousands upon thousands of youth who

group. "Instead of being shy, quiet kids,

on Pope John "go out on the

and public places

like the first

This is not the time to be ashamed of the Gospel. It is time to apostles

...

preach the Gospel from the rooftops." The Holy Father delivered his message of evangelization at the Papal Mass,

"The Church needs your energies, your enthusiasm, your youthful ideas.

the closing

"Woe

WYD ceremony at the footRocky Mountains.

of the

hills

me, woe to you

you do he said to 400,000 listeners. "The Church needs your energies, your enthusiasm, your to

not succeed in defending

converged on Denver to cheer the pope and renew their commitment to the Church and Christ. "I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly." (John 10: 10): A fitting theme; a fitting tribute. If

someone

teases Sara for being

Catholic, as they sometimes do, she'll

think back on

WYD

and

how

she

left

life,"

... The Church asks you power of the Holy Spirit to

youthful ideas to

those

in the

who are

Despite a few logistical mishaps

near and far away. Share

with them the freedom you have found

People thirst for genuine inner freedom." Will this group from Tryon carry out the Holy Father's request to be disin Christ.

like a three-hour delayed departure

—

Nor did

the heat take

on any of the 47 pilgrims from Our Lady of Grace Church its toll

Greensboro.

"God

was with us the whole way," said Marian Father Joe Roesch, parochial vicar

and youth

director at

Our Lady

of Grace.

Another 16 who traveled together from

Holy Family Church,

Clemmons;

St.

Aloysius, Hickory; Our Lady of Mercy, Winston-Salem, and St. Leo, Winston-Salem, also fared well.

"They didn't mind the heat; they didn't

mind the waiting," said St.

John the Baptist Church

Tryon, N.C., gather around the golden arches,

World Youth Day food vendor. Clockwise, from left to right, are Amy FitzSimrnons, Deacon Bruce Haslett, Mae Wolfe, Jennifer Lanning, Vicki Lanning, Nina Wolfe, Beth Sloan, Sara FitzSimrnons, Wesley Wolfe, Al Corcoran and Erin Corcoran. sign of the official

time

from Asheville to Denver and a breakdown of the Denver shuttle system Deacon Haslett said he'd do it again, "tomorrow." Fortunately, no one from Tryon got sick at Cherry Creek State Park, where thousands were treated for heat-related illnesses.

Pilgrims from

—

Father J.T. Putnam, parochial vicar and youth

(Continued next page)

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jjgust 27,

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1993

& Her.

Read all about it, the media declared They claimed the youth of the

boldly.

world hear the pope, but don' t heed him.

Not in this crowd. One would have been hard pressed to find dissenters, especially

on respect for human life issues.

popular tee-shirt bore a picture of a Byzantine Madonna and child with a quote from the pope: precious

"Human

life is

..."

Some from Tryon bought

the shirt.

heads when a plane flew overhead trailing a banner that read, "Youth of the world use birth control."

They shook

"If

their

you want

to stay a virgin until

you're married, you have to want to and stick with

it,"

said Erin. Regarding

women priests, Erin responded with "stupid."

She added, however,

doesn't understand

that she

why women

can't

be deacons.

was so encouraging

"It

many kids

to see so

enthusiastic about their faith

Wesley Wolfe sentiment

and the Holy Father," said Bishop John F.

for

ntains in Cherry

Creek State Park

the

oly Father as he spoke to the multitudes •ojected

WYD

ectoratHoly Family. "They were just be there." From the priests' perspectives, Fa:rs Roesch and Putnam said they were mbled by the thousands of youth who

id to

and after techetical sessions. "It was a powerful perience to have these kids come back the sacrament of reconciliation," said nt to confession before

—

the

crowd erupted

charisma and his magnificence." The youth from the Charlotte diocese Charlotte were most impressed by

Welcome at a Denver stadium

where they saw the Holy Father for the time. They were energized by him and he by them. Each time the pope appeared in pretelevised news clips projected on a large

who

in Christ

—

the presiding

gathered for World Youth Day.

person in the "popemobile" for a

cruise around the stadium floor,

Father's

— oneness

of solidarity

thunderous applause. When he appeared in

everyone was on Paul II,

"John

their feet.

we love you," they chanted.

The pope draws people to him, said Father Roesch.

"When he entered (the stadium), the whole atmosphere changed, said Father Putnam. "Just the faces on the kids; it was like electricity.

touches the heart of

these kids."

Mae cheered so loudly she lost "Just the faces on these kids; it

was

like electricity.

(the

pope) touches the heart of these kids."

ther Roesch.

"They wanted God' s help and guidce," said Father Putnam.

the stadium

in a sign

of thousands of youth

body was moved by the Holy

first

hands

lation as archbishop of Atlanta. "Every-

the Papal

on a giant screen.

enver (From Page

Donoghue, who traveled to Denver the weekend before his instal-

raises held

among hundreds

screen

— meeting with

at the airport

President Clinton

or landing via helicopter at

her voice for the remainder of the

Never mind

trip.

that the

Tryon

group was in the nosebleed section. Several were moved to tears by the 73-year-old pontiff, the vicar of Christ on earth. "It was all worth it

Deacon

just for that night," said

Haslett.

The Tryon group worked

for a

year to go to Denver, washing win-

dows and coming up with creative ways to raise money for the trip. Even so, if it had not been for the support and prayers of

St.

John

Parish as well as the financial help

of the Ladies Altar Guild, the

trip

would not have been possible, said Deacon Haslett. Although weary from the exMae and Amy cursion,

Al Corcoran, raise their

Day

right,

hands

and chaperone Vicki Lanning Lord during a World Youth

to the

presentation.

FitzSimmons, 13, did not hesitate when asked if they wanted to go to the Philippines in 1995 for the ninth WYD. Their hands shot up in the air in

agreement.

WYD was a pep rally for the Catholic Church.

strengthened

the faith of those already rooted in Christ.

made

others

whose

faith is not as strong realize

important their faith an emotionally moving dramatization, students from the Franciscan University of jiubenville, I

alcohol

Ohio, portray choices that lead their peers astray

—

and the saving grace

that

— confusion,

pride, sex, drugs

can be found through Christ's death on the cross.

over,

is.

how

More-

gave a young generation

a Christian purpose and reason to

be proud of their faith. "The mission of proclaim-

ing the gospel of

life

now

passing to your generation," the

pope told the youth of the world. "Christ needs you to enlighten the world and show it the path to light ... Have no fear, the out-

come

already decided."

He encouraged them to "create a civilization

through justice

and love."

"May world, not

you, the youth of the fail

words of Christ your lips."

Him. Carry the on light

— of

—

Photos by Carol Hazard Deacon Bruce esley

Wolfe and Al Corcoran catch

a catnap along the

way

Cherry Creek State Park.

Wolfe

Haslett,

praise the

Amy

FitzSimmons and Mae

Lord during an evangelistic

sess

— LO

The Catholic News

Herald

August 27,

People Town In Plan To Recover From Factory Closing RIPLEY, Ohio (CNS) The serenity of this little town beside the Ohio River was shattered last October when Parish Leads

—

major employer, closed its factory and put 355 people out of work. With a sizable portion of its popuU.S. Shoe,

its

lation of 1,900

dumped onto the unem-

ployment line, the community might have sunk into despair were it not for St. Michael's Parish and its director of religious education, John Cooper. Originating at the parish, efforts to revive

Ripley's morale have mushroomed.

food pantry has been started and filled, money raised and a townwide project to fill the vacant U.S. Shoe factory is in full swing. The town has gotten behind an

'New Rock & Talk' Radio Show Targets Young Listeners DENVER (CNS) In a move

— home — radio —

hits

the

about to perform an abortion. The cap-

ing a

launch-

new rock radio show. "New Rock

& Talk," a half-hour program, features "alternative rock"

music mixed with

discussions of issues critical to the positive personal development of youth.

The

show's debut was announced Aug. 13

World Youth Day celebration. It is funded by an $86,000 Catholic Communication Campaign grant. Hosting the show is Mary Fleenor, assistant program director of WLQTFM in Dayton, Ohio, which is owned by Denver as

part of the

money

night of bingo to raise

for advertising netted $4,000.

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Catholic Apologist Distributes

Books To Counter Fundamentalists WASHINGTON (CNS) Catho-

—

lic

Cardinal, Two Bishops At Catholic Boy Scout Jamboree Mass FORT A.P. HILL, Va. (CNS) Cardinal James A. Hickey of Washington presided at a field Mass attended by nearly 7,000 Boy Scouts and adult leaders at the worldwide Boy Scout Jambo-

apologist Karl Keating distributed

tragedy of pedophilia and the yearninj of some to make celibacy for priest; optional."

Pope's Concern For U.S. Church Is Paternal, Vatican Official Says DENVER (CNS) Pope John Paul II s concern for the Church in the United States is a recognition of its strength and promise, said Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican secretary of state. "When you have a very capable, very intelligent child in whom you place great trust, you want him to live up to his potential,"

—

said the cardinal, the Vatican's second-

highest-ranking official. "So addressing Catholics in a country so rich, so

Religious Bodies Decry

Planned Execution In Texas BUFFALO, N.Y. (CNS)

—

Th«

board of directors of the Conference o Major Superiors of Men sharply criti cized the planned execution of Texa:'

death row convict Gary Graham, aV "arguably innocent man." Graham, con victed of a 1981 murder in a Houstoi

supermarket parking lot when he was I was scheduled to be execute* Aug. 17, but received a new stay from years old,

fie

Service in

Texas court Aug. 13. The Leadershij Conference of Women Religious, in ai Aug. 15 statement, conveyed its "al

an exclusive interview during World Youth Day celebrations in Denver.

horrence of the use of the death penalt) in the case of Gray Graham" and askeo

blessed, with such a missionary tradition, the

Sodano

the University of Dayton.

offer to lease the plant free to the right

employer.

homicide?"

de-

the Catholic

Communication Campaign

The News tion read, "Justifiable

signed to reach young audiences where

pope must ask much," Cardinal told Catholic

News

states "to extend mercy to under the sentence of death."

all

Aim

Cardinal Says Church's

Is Life

c ;' '

thosi 11

In Christ, Not Winning At Polls

WASHINGTON

(CNS)

—

The

Church's goal is people's salvation in Christ, not winning opinion polls, said Cardinal James A. Hickey of Washington. The Church will not change its

Canon Lawyer Says Majority Ignores

On Contraception GLASGOW, Scotland (CNS)

Teaching

about 250,000 copies of a 32-page booklet his organization produced to combat fundamentalist propaganda while the

ree in Fort A.P. Hill.

The number repre-

sents 25 percent of

pants. Concelebrating the

jamboree particiAug. 8 Mass

teachings on

pope and 1 86,000 young people attended World Youth Day '93 in Denver. Fundamentalists "had a lot of people pass-

were Bishop George K. Fitzsimons of Salina, Kan., bishop adviser to the National Catholic Committee on Scouting, Auxiliary Bishop David E. Foley of Richmond, Va., and 25 U.S. priests in chaplain positions on the jamboree staff. Scouts applauded when Cardinal Hickey told them he had joined the Boy Scouts in 193 1 "For me it was such a precious experience," he said.

cipline of priestly celibacy just "to suit

teaching against artificial contraception

the times and reflect the latest polls," he

Msgr. John C. Barry, former rector ol St. Andrew's College in Drygrange Scotland, said that 25 years after Pope

ing out literature in the streets," said

Keating,

He calls

who heads his

Catholic Answers. San Diego-based organiza-

tion the "largest Catholic apologetics

and evangelization organization in North America." While he may not have seen the scores of fundamentalists he predicted would be in Denver, they did have a presence, he said in a telephone interview from San Diego.

bishop Sheehan, 54,

who

work

especially noted

in evangelization.

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birth control has led to repetition

the saying,

"Vox populi, Vox Dei" (Tht

voice of the people is the voice of God He commented in an article in The Scottish

has

been apostolic administrator of the Santa Fe Archdiocese since April 6, when Archbishop Robert F. Sanchez resigned amid allegations that he had been engaged in improper conduct with several young women in the 1970's and '80s. Archbishop Agostino Cacciavillan, papal pro-nuncio to the United States, announced the appointment in Washington Aug. 17.

ists

murder of abortionhomicide. The

justifiable

Catholic Observer.

archbishop' s Aug.

7 statement followed

a controversy over Father David Trosch,

mid-August had tried to buy a newspaper advertisement backing the murder of abortionists. The ad, which the Mobile Press-Register daily newspaper refused to run, showed a man aiming a gun at the back of a doctor

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Give prayerful thought to considering a vocation Readings for the

Week of August 29 - September 4

Sunday: Jeremiah 20:7-9; Romans 12:1-2; Matthew 16:21-27.

Monday:

Thessalonians 4:13-18; Luke 4:16-30.

Tuesday:

Thessalonians 5:1-6, 9-11; Luke 4:31-37.

Wednesday: Colossians

1:1-8;

Luke 4:38-44.

Thursday: Colossians 1:9-14; Luke 5:1-11. Friday: Colossians 1:15-20;

Luke 5:33-39.

Saturday: Colossians 1:21-23;

Luke

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£1

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Ala.

to stop calling the

for his

for

Paul VI issued Humanae Vitae (OfHu man Life), rejection of Church teaching

Murders Arch(CNS) bishop Oscar A. Lipscomb of Mobile

Justifying Abortionist

(CNS) Pope John Paul II has named Bishop Michael J. Sheehan of Lubbock, Texas, as new archbishop of Santa Fe, N.M. Archis

World Youth Day led to a nationwide "Catholic week" extensive media coverage of "the controversies that the Church faces, especially the

Denver

fact that

majority of Catholics ignore Churc

said an archdiocesan priest has chosen

—

WASHINGTON

His comments appeared Aug. 15 on the op-ed page of The Washington Post. In his column, headlined "Don't Blame Celibacy," Cardinal Hickey said Pope John Paul IPs Aug. 12-15 visit to said.

Church cannot ignore the

th(

Archbishop Says Priest Will Stop

MOBILE,

Bishop Sheehan Named Archbishop Of Santa Fe

human sexuality or its dis-

noted Scottish canon lawyer said

Till

The Catholic News

mgust 27, 1993

Letters To 'erpetual

has Perpetual Adoration of the

Sacrament at St. Gabriel Church We are very fortunate to be to visit with Christ at any time, day

l Charlotte.

ops across the country spoke out from

night.

Most of the work to make this posible was done by Christ, Himself. But iere is

the Editor:

Recently our Church celebrated the 25th anniversary of the encyclical Humanae Vitae, a teaching that promotes the importance of our participation in God's creation of new life. Bish-

the Diocese of Char-

Illessed

ble

Examines

Debasing Church teaching

Adoration

the Editor,

As you know,

CCC-Funded

The Editor

always something

We owe

left for

cathedral pulpits reaffirming this teaching and the value of personal commit-

ment

us to

human

itself.

Ironically,

a debt of gratitude to the

President Bill Clinton spoke in the

of the idea and to the 470

Catholic cathedral in Arkansas on the

eople

who have committed an hour of time each week to ensure that omeone is always with Jesus. These

very anniversary of this Church teach-

aeir

ing.

his eulogy in

eople could use some help.

value of human

litiators

The 470 people are not evenly disWeekdays and evenings are

airly

The media reported excerpts from

which he addressed the life and the pain caused by death. Seems like double speak coming from a known proponent of artificial contraception and abortion. Whom do we believe? Both the bishops and Clinton

ributed.

well covered but the 42 hours

rom midnight to 6 a.m. have only 62 eople and 31 of the 42 hours have

speak out for the sacredness of life. The juxtaposition of these two oc-

ingle coverage.

currences presents a huge dichotomy in

These people often are working ex•a shifts. This is not so bad when you now in advance and agree to the time, lut too often this summer, it has been a ase of people not showing up. Coordi-

meaning what we say Church and the president. If

the very heart of for both the

the bishops challenge us to remain faith-

Church teaching, then how is it that someone who holds views contradictory to our own beliefs and teachings is given public forum in one of our ful to

ators will find replacements or cover

le time themselves but they are not

eing called.

Do we really

cannot afford to overwork the sw people who carry us through the arly morning hours. If we lose even a andful of them, we will lose Perpetual adoration. We need another 40 or more len to join us even if for only one hour month or as a substitute if you cannot

sacred places of worship?

ommit

subtle as well as indisputable ways.

unprecedented 13-part television series entitled "The Americas: Faith, Culture and Change." The programs showcase real-life people and works that have brought faith to the community and to

the help of their Catholic faith."

"What

Hosted by USCC Communications Committee Chairman Bishop Raymond J. Boland of Kansas City-St. Joseph, Mo., the hour-long programs range in topic from the birth of the Catholic faith in the

New World

Mary Lou Williams.

Father John D. Hanic St.

Joseph of the Hills

Eden Peter's Pence

Dear Archbishop-Elect Donoghue: With sincere gratitude I wish to acknowledge receipt of the check in the

bless us everyone,

Charlotte

See Letters, Page 16

by the CCC. on VISN, the on Sat-

national religious cable channel,

18, at 3 p.m. with the documentary, "On Fire with Faith." The program will be repeated on Sunday,

urday, Sept.

On Saturday, Oct. 2, beginning with "The Americas" moves to 6 p.m. with repeat broadcasts on Sundays at midnight. "Many of the programs are stories about individuals whose lives were

November

weekly televised

Masses and radio and

television public

Called to teach God's love and mercy by caring for the incurably

Most

recently,

office

women.

ward

ill.

Catherine's

Edward

•

Rosary Hill

NY 10532

House

a non-profit

Mercy of North Carolina. Mercy Mercy of

the Americas, House, "an important ministry to those who are marginalized in our society." It is one of the many

the Sisters of

calls Catherine's

ways

that the Sisters of

Mercy attempt

meet the needs of populations of people who are vulnerable and in need to

of help, said Sister Pauline.

The

Sisters of

Mercy

also sponsor

Holy Angels, which serves children and young adults who are mentally retarded and who have multiple disabilities, and the House of Mercy, a residential facility for persons living in the advanced stages of AIDS.

you don't have a valid

will,

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ure

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walks of life.

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housing for a maximum of three months to women and children who are homeless. During that time, programs are offered to residents to guide them to-

women and 42 children. House provides transitional

the State to

Tel. (

funds col-

all

rary contributions of Catholic

homeless women and women with children in Gaston County, has received three grants in the amount of $15,000 each. The Carrie E. and Lena V. Glenn Foundation based in Gastonia awarded Catherine' s House a $ 1 5,000 grant used to match a pending challenge grant of $15,000 from the Kathleen Price and Joseph M. Bryan Family Foundation based in Greensboro. The Charles Dickens Heritage Foundation based in North Yorkshire, England, also awarded a $15,000 grand. The Dickens Heritage Foundation and the Bryan Family Foundation have sup-

Trusting

Htme

community and

produced "My Soul Proclaims," an hour-long documentary on the historic and contempo-

BELMONT — Catherine's House,

Are You

City

in the

port projects such as

the national

a transitional housing residence for

served 35

600 Linda Ave., Hawthorne,

resulting effect

service announcements.

the third episode,

Catherine' s

Sr. Marie

lected remains in local dioceses to sup-

cording to Colleen Ross, executive director, since its opening, the facility has

CONTACT:

motivates

faith

national level. Half of

Sept. 20, at midnight.

for residents in

all

allows viewers

munication Campaign to initiate and fund media projects with national impact. Through the annual contributions of parishioners nationwide, a wide variety of print, radio and television projects are produced each year on the local and

The Glenn and Dickens Foundation grants were awarded to be used for operational expenses. Catherine' s House officially opened

come from

that

bishops established the Catholic

All but one

in the past.

Sisters

how the Catholic many people and the

to see

the lives of others." In 1978, the U.S.

ported Sisters of Mercy ministry efforts

Our

especially exciting about

of their actions

to the life of jazz

series premiers

The Americas'

of the documentaries have been funded

The

CCC

and producer of the series. "Other programs show how various communities have responded to change with

the

Residence For Women, Children — Receives 3 $15,000 Grants

on Gospel values. Without question, we must be conscientious to recognize the wolves who come in sheep's cloting those who debase Church teaching in

Bindewald

faith and whose work influenced the lives of others living in the Americas." said Ellen McCloskey manager of productions for

ops will continue to speak loud and clear

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The Americas

shaped or changed by

The Catholic Communications Campaign will present an Sept. 12,

pianist

mean what we say? No doubt our bish-

to a specific time.

May God

Faith In

individuals' hearts. life

Television Series

WASHINGTON — Beginning the week of

)

'(^mimiquemorwj XLV Congreso En

Sevilla, Por

Eucaristico Internacional

Espana, Del 6

13 de Junio

ANGELES MURPHY

El evento

mas grande de

nuestras

catequesis y de una education en la

vidas estaba empezando ese dfa en junio,

participation).

Festividad de la Santfsima Trinidad,

cuando un avion desde Charlotte nos acercaba al aeropuerto de Kennedy, Nueva York, para trasladarnos a Madrid (Espana) y seguidamente a la Sede de Sevilla, en donde el XLV Congreso Eucaristico Internacional estaba

El legado del Papa en el XLV Congreso Eucaristico y cardenal primado de America, monsenor Nicolas de Jesus Lopez-Rodriguez, afirmo en Sevilla que si se desea que la sociedad cambie hay que cambiar a los que la integran y que si se quieren Gobiernos mejores hay que

tomando

evangelizar, tambien, a los polfticos. El

vida.

grupo de la Diocesis de Charlotte, N.C., compuesto de unas 32 personas, entre ellas nuestro Sr. Obispo John Donoghue (hoy Arzobispo de Atlanta) y ocho sacerdotes, hacfamos nuestraentrada triunfante en Sevilla para asistir a las

funciones del Congreso

Eucaristico.

La Capital Andaluza

cardenal primado reconocio que e vangelizador actual es

Pablo

II.

gran

Su Santidad Juan

Igualmente rechazo cualquier

teologfa que no transmita el mensaje de Jesucristo.

El cardenal Sin, arzobispo de nila (Filipinas)

comenzo en

Ma-

Catedral

Comite Pontificio para las Naciones del Congreso recomienda que este concentrado en las oraciones

"Anuncias la muerte del Senor hasta que vuelva". El cardenal Sin pronuncio una larga pero brillante Homilia centrada en la "Evangelization y tarea de miles de hombres y mujeres que llevan la Palabra de Dios por el planeta". "Por evangalizacion se entiende no solo la siembra de la palabra sino tambien su cultivo y cuidado. Es atender al desarrollo y maduracion del hombre hasta que alcance la estatura de Cristo", -dijo monsenor- alternando la prosa con hermosos versos. "La obra de capital urgencia hoy dfa es la formation de los laicos cristianos maduros en la vida espiritual porque el Evangelio no puede estar en los pueblos sin la presencia de los laicos". El Congreso Eucaristico Internacional segufa su curso con copiosos actos y presencia de congresistas, laicos y religiosos. Las Iglesias se llenaban de canticos y alabanzas al Dios Vivo en el Santfsimo Sacramento. Dios reinaba en la tierra y en todos los corazones de las gentes allf

eucarfsticas.

reunidas. "Gloria a Cristo Jesus. Cielos

Congreso Eucaristico se celebro en Lille (Francia)'del 28 al 30 de junio de 1 88 1 Hasta el momento se han celebrado 45 congresos cubriendo los

y Tierra, bendecid al Senor. Honor y Gloria a Tf, Rey de la Gloria. Amor por siempre a Tf, Dios del Amor", (cantaba el pueblo entero con emotion y lagrimas en los ojos). El Cardenal Edouardo Gagnon, presidente de la Comision Eucaristica

reflejaba su habitual encanto y alegrfa acogiendo a miles de Congresistas que

representaban a

la Iglesia

Catolica de

los cinco Continentes de la Tierra.

El Congreso Eucaristico es un acto de fe de la soveranfa y del amor de Cristo

que su presencia radia en Es una reafirmacion de

la eucaristfa. la

adoracion

eucaristica en todo su esplendor. Es una

expresion de gratitud a Dios.

Los Congresos Eucaristicos son e ventos eclesiasticos que deben interesar

y envolver al pueblo de Dios. Dichos eventos son oportunidades de la Divina Providencia para hacer que la gente comprenda el lugar central de la Eucaristfa en la Iglesia. El foco principal para la preparation

Congreso Eucaristico Internacional es a traves del catecismo que concierne del

a la Eucaristfa, especialmente el misterio

de Cristo vivo trabajando en

la Iglesia.

El primer

cinco continentes de la tierra, los cuales han reunido a gentes de todas las lenguas

y naciones, alrededor de la Eucaristfa. El Congreso Eucaristico era una oportunidad unica en donde el Clero

la Eucaristfa

para los Congresos Internacionales dijo,

"No solo celebramos esta eucaristfa para

entero estaba representado y la Presencia

pedir al Senor por la unidad de su pueblo

Divina de Cristo se notaba y se sentfa en cada rincon sevillano. Mas de diez mil participantes se inscribieron en el XLV Congreso Eucaristico Internacional celebrado en Sevilla, la mayorfa de ellos Cardenales, Obispos, Sacerdotes y Religiosos que asistieron a las conferencias, ponencias y mesas redondas que se celebraron en la Catedral

y de su Iglesia, sino para ver como cada uno de nosotros puede ser un instrumento

Giralda. Las mesas redondas para discusiones de metas y objetivos se registraron en los idiomas: espanol,

de unidad. Esa unidad no puede tener lugar sino alrededor de la Eucaristfa, pues cada dia, a todas horas y en todo el mundo, Cristo se inmola para darse a todos".

El jueves, 10 de junio de 1993, se celebraba en Sevilla la Festividad del

Corpus Cristi. "Tres jueves hay en el ano que relucen mas que el sol: Jueves Santo, Corpus Cristi y el Dia de la Ascencion". Sevilla ha sabido mantener la festividad del jueves,

como

antes se

celebraba por la Santa Iglesia de Cristo.

La Custodia, con Su Divina Majestad, pasaba por las calles Sevillanas, mientras el Ejercito y la

Banda Municipal le ofrecfan sus honores. Los Pasos que acompaharon en el Corpus Cristi fueron: San Isidoro, primer obispo de la Cristiandad, San Leandro, obispo, San Fernando, Rey de Espana, La Inmaculada y el Nino Jesus. Los seises, ninos vestidos

XV,

de pages del Siglo

bailaban delante de la Custodia.

Cardenales y Obispos integraban la Procesion del Corpus. Sevilla ha sido centro de adoracion universal al Santfsimo, con la celebration del Cor-

pus Cristi en pleno Congreso Eucaristico.

Toda la Ciudad se engalaho sacando al

viento los clasicos mantones de

Ma-

y adornando sus balcones y ventanas con las banderas de Espana y pancartas con los colores del Pontifice: bianco y amarillo. Varias hermandades instalaron altares con motivo de la festividad del Corpus. La Sagrada Cena presidfa el altar en el Palacio Arzobispal. El legado pontificio, monsenor Nicolas de Jesus Lopez- Rodriguez, impartfa la bendicion con el Santfsimo Sacramento. Las campanas de la Catedral sevillana repicaban al viento y hasta las golondrinas revoloteaban envolviendo el ambiente, que ya no podia mas, con sus trinos y sus cantos. Sevilla estaba en nila,

fiestas,

Corpus

Cristi se estaba

celebrando.

un ambiente similar al de la Curia Romana. Toda la Iglesia Catolica se ha

Durante nuestra estancia en Sevilla, unas seiscientas familias Sevillanas acogieron a los Congresistas para el "Agape Fraterno", con el fin de compartir asi la cena y la palabra de Jesucristo. Los Congresistas tuvimos asi la suerte

reunido en Sevilla para reflexionar sobre

de penetrar, no solo en los hogares de las

frances, aleman, ingles e italiano.

El ir y venir de los Congresistas envolvio esta zona del Sur de Espana en

Sacramento de

la Eucaristfa.

Cardenal Martini, arzobispo de Milan, dijo: "La Eucaristfa esta en relation con toda la vida de la Iglesia y sus necesidades," (subrayo el papel de la

gentes de Dios, sino tambien de conoi 0'

.Cuando alguien s encuentra con Jesucristo, mejora en su relaciones con los demas y en su vida' El sabado 12 de junio, SS. Jua Pablo II entraba en Espana. LaMadrfri de Dios, bajo la denomination Virge de los Reyes, precedfa la visita del Pap sus corazones.

paseandose en procesion por las calle sevillanas. Los Reyes de Espan acompanados de su sequito daban bienvenida al Padre Santo. El puebl recibfa al Papa con sus bailes, cancione y palmoteos tfpicos. Las pancartas decfan: "Sevilla acoge gozosa la visit de Juan Pablo II para Clausurar t Congreso Eucaristico". "Juan Pablo I como sucesor de Pedro, es el primer entre los maestros de la fe, el que dice advierte de lo que ha visto y oido Senor. Tu eres Pedro y te pondre com fundamento. Tu eres Juan Pablo II y fe de la Iglesia te acompana". El Padre Santo, Vicario de Cristo e la Tierra, saludaba al pueblo desde Catedral de Sevilla (La Giralda) y s rezaba el Angelus. Millares y mill de sevillanos aclamaban al Papa, nota, se siente que Cristo esta presente' SS. Juan Pablo II presidio la adoracid En al Santfsimo en la Catedral. homilia abogo por un fortalecimient de la fe en la Iglesia. El itinerario del Padre Santo estab repleto de actos. Por la tarde se celebrab en el Palacio de los Deportes ceremonia de ordenacion de sacerdote: El Palacio de Deportes se convirtio pr tres horas en el templo mas grande s Sevilla. Mas de nueve mil personas d todo el mundo se congregaron para S( testigos de este evento. Un profunc 1

silencio invadio el recinto durante imposition de manos por el Santo Pi dre. A continuation se celebraba liturgia Eucaristica y el rito de comunioi

Por la tarde del sabado, mas de die mil personas se congregaron en Maestranza para celebrar la primei Ultreya europea. Gradas y tendidos abarrotaron de cursillistas de todos I< paises.

Fotos de Sevilla por Marina Rief

Croatas, checos, hungaro

ingleses, todos dieron sus testimonio

Bajo

lema

cursillista

"De

Colores'

Ver Congreso, pagi

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Me As You Have

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Anthony de Mello

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At times I thought of her as having no will II Church often extolled her as the model of obedience for all of us mortals. Even artists portrayed Mary as very weak. At the foot of the cross, she was almost bent over by suffering and was being supported by St. John the Beloved. I grew up with those images and tried to model myself after her. Yet I could not do it. However, a big change came after Vatican II when I saw the other side of Mary, full of grace. Mary was portrayed in a ffferent light even though the Gospel is still the same. Mary was very strong and lit gentle. A woman of intelligence and grace that made her the queen of both heaven fid earth. In her, strength and grace blended into a harmonious perfect human being

God' s Son. Yet Mary did not accept it because she did not understand that God could ask her to be His Son's mother when she had promised to be a virgin. She accepted the request only when He had explained to her and she understood and only then she said "Do unto me as you have said." Why do I admire her so much for this seemingly stubborn demand? I think the admirable quality in Mary is that she had a responsible obedience, which showed she was a woman of intelligence and passion. That means whatever she did was well thought out and once understood she carried it through with zeal until death. A person who does not have this quality is a passive person, always saying yes because he or she is not capable of saying no. A person who has no passion, no decison to make, is a follower. In any group of people, if the majority of people are followers what do you think the effect will be on the group and on the leader? The will is one of the most powerful instruments that God gave to human beings. The stronger the will power the greater it is for good or for bad. One cannot obey if one does not possess this will. To enslave people one must kill the will. History

Iter Christ.

proves

often thought of

essenger to ask her to become the mother of His only Son. She was so docile, so pliant to

of her

If [jlary

do His

own

will.

but of others and the pre-Vatican

take the Gospel, at the Annunciation scene

will see this other side of

and the way she reacted when she was asked by the angel

be the Mother of

it.

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days

after four

he returned to Rome

Denver, the pope

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have received at every stage of this visit." He also thanked Vice President Al Gore, who saw him off after the two had a private, 25-minute 'the

courtesy

meeting

at the airport.

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the rafters with an estimated

Youths Help Put Up Houses In Habitat For Humanity Blitz DENVER (CNS) Helping build homes for low-income families is faith

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Johnson of Lansing, Mich. She and about 200 of the particiin action, said Lisa

World Youth Day '93 joined Humanity volunteers Aug. 12-13 for "Habitat Youth Blitz

pants at

other Habitat for

Build '93" to put up four one-story, four-bedroom homes in 11 days in a Denver neighborhood. "Being Catholic to

me is helping

help, children

who need who just

other people

and families

need a place to live," said Lisa, 16, a member of St. Gerard Parish. "We're supposed to help people, and we're here doing it."

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stones of the Church" in a letter read at the end of the Aug. 15

Mass concluding

World Youth Day. "We recognize

that

united with our brothers and sisters are the

Church of today and

the

of tomorrow," said a youth delegate

>aid,

all armed with flashing The Catholic Church, the pope is made up of human beings and so

need of constant "conversion and

reading the prepared letter before 375 ,000 people gathered at Cherry Creek State Park. The letter was composed by the 270 delegates who attended the Aug. 8-1 1 forum at Jesuit-run Regis Univer-

jeople, almost

:ameras.

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Denver

World Youth

prior to

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(CNS) — The war

not without friction and misunderstandin

ings," he said in an interview appearing

Aug. SAvvenire, an Italian Cathonewspaper published in Milan. Dr.

in the

Christianity, said Mustafa Ceric,

Raiser, a

Bosnian

"The

religious leader.

WCC general secretary.

Relations are "open and cordial, although

Bosnia-Herzegovina has shown the "anti-Islamic prejudice" of Europe and

Muslim

Made

Official Says Progress

As Churches Become Realistic MILAN, Italy (CNS) The World

Konrad Raiser,

Muslim Leader Says War Shows Anti-Islamic Prejudice

liberal

and tolerant Europe died here in Bosnia. Reborn is the medieval Europe, the Europe of anti-Islamic crusades," he said in an Aug. 18 interview with /4vv£m>e,aMilan-based Catholic newspaper. "We are suspected of fundamentalism and intolerance as if we should always excuse ourselves for belonging

was interviewed Sarajevo and identified as the main

to Islam," he said. Ceric

Islamic religious leader in Bosnia.

lic

German Lutheran, was interviewed at the end of the WCC Faith and Order Commission meeting Aug. 4-13 in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. He cited Catholic membership on the commission as a positive sign while noting disagreements on social justice and environmental programs.

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Sarajevo Archbishop Peace Plan That Divides Bosnia Criticizes

MILAN,

Italy

(CNS)

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arch-

the country's constitution, said Arch-

Damas of San Some leading Salvadoran law-

bishop Arturo Rivera Salvador.

Sarajevo, Bosniaof Herzegovina, criticized peace plans that

yers have agreed with the archbishop's

would divide

reading of the law, and

some have called

his country into three eth-

the presence of the troops an affront to

nic divisions rather than maintain a

national independence. Nearly 50 U.S.

multiethnic country. "Unfortunately,

Army

intolerance

about to get the better of

Archbishop Vinko Puljic. The handful of Catholics and Orthodox remaining in Sarajevo are facing increasing discrimination by the Muslim-led Bosnian government headquartered in the city, he said. An interview with the archbishop appeared in the Aug. 17 A wen ire, a Milan-based Catholic newsus," said

paper.

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Division I national tournament. In 1 990, the

Wolfpack won

the Atlantic Coast

Conference championship and advanced to the

NCAA Final Four.

At N.C.

State,

Allen was in charge

of scheduling, recruiting, budgeting and promotions as well as on the field coach-

He also served as

ing duties.

a graduate

integrity.

cares about teaching his

kids and having

programs

the game."

in 1984.

Last season, he was an assistant

coach of the Raleigh Tigers of the United States Interregional Soccer League. The

in the

Tarantini said he feels that his former assistant will continue Belmont Abbey's winning tradition. "Daniel did a great job here at State and I know he will do a great job for Belmont Abbey," Tarantini said. "He's a very honest person with a great deal of

assistant for both the men' s and women'

them get the most out of

"We are very fortunate to have a coach the caliber of Daniel Allen," said Crusader Athletic Director Dr. Michael Belmont Abbey from an excellent soccer program and

"He comes

he is really a quality individual. He will be an excellent coach for our players and a superb role model, for our students." As a player, Allen was a member of the first N.C. State team ever to win an NCAA tournament bid and captained the 1982 Wolfpack team. Before transferring to N.C. State in 1981, he played

Charlotte Catholic's Cougars get

son Sept. 6 at Limestone College in Gaffney, S.C.

Install (From Page

Archbishop Donoghue, 65,

a na-

tive of Washington, D.C.,

and served as chancellor of the Archdiocese of Washington for 15 years before becoming the

second bishop of Charlotte

in 1984.

the fifth archbishop of Atlanta and the

tolic

Nunciature.

As I assure you that this sum will be

you and the

mer

is infinitely

gener-

to bless

under your pastoral

care.

With warm

regards,

summer

to fight the heat

while participating in

drill after drill in

initial

me to offer

Archbishop Agostino Cacciavillan Apostolic Pro-Nuncio

word of appreciation in the Holy Father for this valu-

Letters Policy:

We welcome letters on

current issues. Letters must be signed origi-

summer

Junior midfielder Kyle Bachmeier, wl

School.

ans returning to the Bishop McGuinne

Dennis Allen is still calling the shots head coach. The team looks strong again this

the material responsibilities facing Pope

of the writer. Letters are subject to editing for brevity, style and taste and must not

season and conference tournament championship. The team lost to Charlotte

contain personal attacks on any person.

Opinions expressed

in letters

columns do not necessarily of this newspaper or

its

guest

Latin in the finals of the state tourna-

this

Returning to the offensive squad year is junior superstar Kyle

who

Bachmeier,

scored 20 goals

last

world.

year. Joining

Congreso

Misa de Clausura. Los cinco Continentes

Johnny Kontos and Daniel Canas. On the defensive side, seniors Phil Lopina and Greg Tinsley return as fullbacks and

estaban representados.

Paul Hollenack will

lema de esta Ultreya, palabra que "mas alia o adelante", que es, "por una Europa del hombre" el ruedo

El Padre Santo menciono su visita de 1982 a Espana, cuando canonizo a la

this

sevillano fue escenario del testimonio

fundadora de la Orden de la Cruz. El cuerpo incorrupto de la Santa se puede venerar en el Convento de Sor Angela, en Sevilla. El Padre Santo anuncio que el proximo Congreso Eucaristico se celebrara en Polonia, en 1997. Hoy como ayer, la Iglesia de Sevilla recogera pronto los frutos del pescador y sembrador Juan Pablo II. "Cristo Dios de los Pueblos, ha encendido una lampara especialmente luminosa en la Iglesia de Sevilla. Es la

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significa

de representantes de todos los grupos y al final se celebro una misa concelebrada por el cardenal Pironio y unos ochenta sacerdotes.

La mahana junio,

Domingo, 13 de aparecio cubierta de un nitido

cielo azul.

del

Mas de

setecientas mil per-

sonas se congregaron en

campo de

Solemnfsima Misa del Corpus Cristi, que su SS. Juan Pablo II celebraba en el "Statio Orbis", con motivo de la clausura del XLV Congreso

feria para celebrar la

Eucaristico Internacional.

Mas

de mil

cardenales y obispos y sacerdotes, ayudaron a la celebracion de la Santa Misa, con el Papa Juan Pablo II. El "Statio Orbis" (Estacion de todo el Mundo), hizo se Sevilla un privilegiado centro de adoracion y oration con la

hermana Sor Angela de

Cruz,

lampara de la fe, de Dios. Es el Sacramento que une a los hombres y les llena de Amor de Cristo y del fuego del amor fraternal". El Papa Juan Pablo II continua su camino de Evangelizacion en los pueblos de Dios.

es la luz de la palabra

last

season, leads the

vett

soccer team.

The

football players of Chariot

Catholic are also sweating out the

few days of summer. Coming off an 4 record last year, the Cougars are not ing short of optimistic. Sophomore Mil Falanki will run the offense as quarte

ment by a score of 2-1.

reflect the views

publisher.

scored 20 goals

for the Villains in his 19th year as

season after coming off of a 22-4-1 record last year, capturing the regular

John Paul II, this expression of generosity by your people reveals their deep awareness of the bonds of faith, worship and love which they share with the Universal Church and God's people, especially the poor, throughout the

preparing

and must include and daytime telephone number

nals of 250 words or less

Aug. 24 when they opened their season against High Point Central High

the address

the

for

able assistance. In addition to sharing in

name of

...

hopes of carrying on the Charlotte Diocese winning tradition. At Bishop McGuinness High School in Winston-Salem, soccer players spent the last part of their

Sincerely in Christ

duly transmitted to the Secretariat of State on your behalf, permit

...

practices.

Students of these teams take time

you and continue faithful

Brings Star

DANNY HOLMES

For many high school students in the Diocese of Charlotte, August brings back headaches of alarm clocks and homework. But for soccer and football players of Charlotte Catholic and Bishop McGuinness High Schools, August brings the fun and excitement of sum-

third in the last six years.

ous, reward

amount of $36,1 19.23, representing the Peter's Pence contribution from the Church in Charlotte, which you had forwarded this past week to the Apos-

DANNY HOLME

Of Football, Soccer Seasons

priests.

Week Of August

Last

Council of Priests; and the visiting cardinals, archbishops, bishops, abbotts and

May God, who

11)

down to serious headknocking in preparation for tonighi against Parkwood.

Photo by

out of their

Letters (From Page

home

football season opener at

The 1993 Crusaders open their sea-

team posted a 10-6 record.

Reidy.

19';

him at midfield are seniors

back this year while Seniors Jimn Concar and Brian Sweet will add to

running

game as halfbacks.

Turner hopes

to pick

fullback. Senior Chris

Junior Br;

up yardage

Chapman hop

to lead the defense as linebacker.

Because of a realignment of

hi;

The team hopes

school conferences around the state, tl Cougars begin this season in a ne

year as

league. After

start in the goal.

to gain some depth picked up several players

from the junior varsity squad. Over the past two years, the JV record was 33-1. At Charlotte Catholic High School, soccer season brings anticipation. Last was unstoppable, capturing

year's team

has taken a significant

Mike Melvin, Brookman and

team. The absence of

Mike Schwartz,

Jeff

Brendan O Donnell means an extra hard work ethic for this year's players. Heading the charge will be juniors Joey Sherwood, Johnathan Polking, and Brian Hoppman, and senior Matthew Polking. Don Downs returns as head '

years in the is

now

Rod

member

Western Piedmont 2A which al includes Lincolnton, Mooresvill Cherryville, Bessemer City and We the

Lincoln.

The team opens

the state championship, but graduation

chunk of the

many

River 2A, Catholic

tonight at

the regular seas<

home against Parkwood Hi|

School, an old Rocky River foe. Because there are only six teams the

Western Piedmont 2A, the Couga

— — against non-conferee

will play half their schedule

games

five

their fn

opposition. Catholic's first conference game w

be Oct. 8

Lincolnton, the pre-seast

favorite for the conference champio

coach.

These two diocesan teams will com-

ship.

The following week they

pete this year on Sept. 24 at the Provi-

Mooresville, another

dence Day Invitational Tournament

also

Charlotte.

on the road.

title

will fa

contender

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