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Say l\/lilitary No Answer To

Activists

Force

Combat Terrorism By PATRICIA

WASHINGTON ciliation

ZAPOR

(CNS)

— Recon-

and mediation ought

to replace

military force in dealing with terrorists,

say peace activists from Catholic Worker, Pax Christi, Maryknoll, the Fellowship of Reconciliation and other organizations.

Early in the afternoon of Aug. 20, President Clinton announced U.S. military strikes against terrorist bases in Afghanistan and Sudan aimed at the groups believed responsible for bombing U.S. embassies in Tanzania and Kenya on Aug. 7. Within hours, peace activists

from those groups, the

Inter-

fective

way

of responding," Dennis

—

said. "It's like the death penalty it's not effective and it's not a deterrent." Early that evening, as the president

addressed the nation from the Oval Ofwhy he ordered the missile attacks, about 70 people carrying hastily drawn signs walked a loop in front of the White House. They chanted various slogans loudly enough to be heard in the background of live fice to further explain

news

reports

from the media stakeout

area on the lawn.

"Nonviolence or nonexistence," read one sign. Others said: "Collateral damage equals dead humans," "How do

national Action Center, the International

your bombs differ from theirs?" "Pax

Socialist Organization and others had taken to the White House sidewalk to

Christi

protest.

lives."

Marie Dennis, director of the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns, said the question of what the government should do when faced with immi-

ing the military strike to Clinton's domestic troubles his revelations ear-

nent threats of terrorism is difficult, but ultimately, retaliating with violence for violence is not the answer. "We should dig deeper into why terrorists behave the way they do," Dennis said. "The bombings in Nairobi and Dar-es-Salaam are a terrible tragedy for the people of those countries and for the entire world. But my concern is that we are merely heaping more violence upon violence."

Dennis said members of Maryknoll in the Middle East in particular have been learning about and promoting conflict resolution and alternatives to violence. The U.S. government ought to pursue similar efforts, she said.

The problems that lead to terrorism "are deep and wide, they have horrendous roots," she said. "We're not going to

be able to resolve

quickly, with

—

Violence ends where love begins," and "Killing does not save

Some

signs echoed sentiments link-

—

week about his relationship with former intern Monica Lewinsky. lier in the

They is

"No war for Monica," "Hey, blood stain?" and "Wag the

read:

that a

Dog." Eirik V. Frederick Harteis, of the Washington-area Pax Christi group, admitted it may seem inadequate to simply prescribe peace in the face of terrorist threats, but that "the teachings of

Jesus would call us to

move away from

an 'eye for an eye' mentality." "What we've done today is create a situation that's nothing but retaliation," he said. "How long can we continue with this tit-for-tat approach?" One of the marchers, Njoki Njehu. is a native of Kenya who has lived in the United States for 10 years. She saw the U.S. attacks in Sudan and Afghanistan as an example of "two wrongs don't

make

a right."

military strikes."

"Retaliation

See Activists, page 3

not a practical or ef-

Even Priests continue to

Arthur

JOHN THAVIS

VATICAN CITY (CNS) officials said they

— Vatican

were not sure what

U.S. President Bill Clinton was refer-

when he blamed Saudi millionOsama bin Laden for trying to as-

announced bombing

raids

Aug. 20

Sudan and AfghaniSpeaking of bin Laden and "groups associated with him," the president against targets in stan.

number of

ring to

blamed them

aire

and said they had also "plotted to kill the president of Egypt and the pope." The Vatican press office had no comment on Clinton's remarks. Privately, officials said they were uncer-

Pope John Paul II. But according to reports from the United States and the Philippines, the president was alluding to an aborted bomb plan during the pope's 1995 visit to Manila, Philippines, for World Youth Day. Clinton made his comments as he sassinate

for a

attacks

tain about the reference, since a

num-

Retirement

Duncan prays

daily for the intentions of the

Charlotte. After 51 years as a priest, he fondly

baptisms, first Communions, and marriages he celebrated during active ministry. related stories, pages 8-9.

Plot Linked To

was probably to the evidence that has emerged from Manila. In February of 1995, a month after the the reference

papal

visit,

Philippine police said they

had foiled an attack on the pontiff when they discovered an apartment in the city used by terrorists and stocked with material for bombs, a timer and false identification papers.

The Philippine police believed the included some 20 people,

terrorist cell

Ahmed

ber of alleged papal plots have surfaced

including Kuwait-born Ramazi

in recent years, in several countries.

Yousef, who was later arrested in connection with the World Trade Center

One Vatican

source, however, said

for so many years. Msgr. people of the Diocese of the hundreds of

remembers

See

Remarks On Papal Assassination By

remember the people they served

1995 Incident

bombing

New

York. They said they

believed the group had planned to blow

up a U.S. airhner during the pope's visit. Following Clinton's latest remarks. The Washington Post quoted unnamed U.S. intelligence officials as saying Yousef and others had, in fact, planned to bomb the pope during the Manila visit, using a fragmentation bomb and a timer.

While the intelligence sources provided no direct evidence between the al-

See Papal

Plot,

page 3

1 2 The Catholic

News

Herald

August 28, 1998

A Tribute To The following

the homily given

Priesthood There are other times, very sacred, somewhat sad and tense, but comforting

at Msgr. Felix Kelaher's funeral Mass, presided over by Bishop William G. Curlin Aug. 24 at St. Patrick Cathedral in Charlotte. Father Frank Cintula, pastor of St. John Baptist de La Salle Church in North Wilkesboro and St. Stephen Church in Elkin, gave

what might be the final transition from this Ufe to the next. How reassuring and joyful it is knowing we have prepared prop-

the homily.

for Msgr. Felix Kelaher, our priest, brother,

Remembering the words once spoken by Mother Teresa, "we are not called to be successful; rather, we are called to be faithful." In the hfetime of a priest, these words take on special meaning. For from the first call to "come follow me," to

family member and friend. In the general

the final call to

"come join me at the heav-

enly banquet," the Ufe of a priest

is filled

as the priest anoints in preparation for

HIGH POINT

erly for this glorious journey. Finally, the great

moment has arrived

instructions for the order of Christian

we read,

nerals

fii-

"Christians celebrate the

funeral rites to offer worship, praise, and

God

thanksgiving to

for the gift of life

which has now been returned to God, the author of life and the hope of the just. The Mass, the memorial of Christ's death and

with surprise, excitement and especially

resurrection,

joy-

of the Christian funeral." And in the prefIn order to

foUow

Christ closely, a

asked to give up family,

priest is

father,

ace of the

the principal celebration

Mass

for the dead,

hear

these consohng words: "Lord, for your

mother, brother, sister and even himself to

faithful

gain a new family of God

What a gift life has been for all of us. What a joy and how exciting to know it

self.

This

...

new

— and God him-

relationship has

many

people Ufe is changed, not ended."

grow stronger and deeper spiritually. Each gathering is a special moment, a sacred time, for where two or three are gathered in his name, the Lord is present also. Each Sunday, as they

change into eternal joy and wonderment full of new heavenly surprises. And no matter how we have succeeded, be glad we managed to be faithful.

gather with the priest to pray and offer

minded

opportunities to

tiiemselves in thanksgiving, a stronger bond is

forged to nourish them for the hfe of

witness to which they

all

have been caUed.

During these special, sacred moinents, both priest and community experience a bonding which causes further joy and excitement in their Uves. All are enriched by these gatherings.

will

—

As we come

priest to

new members

to a close,

are re-

on the funeral Uturgy, "a brief homily based on the readings should always be given, but never any kind of eulogy." With your permission, just one short personal note on Felix, who never was short. I was reminded by a mutual friend (that) FeUx always said these three words, and I quote: "God is in the instruction

...

good."

At times we gather with the celebrate the baptisms of

man

A short statement for a rather taU

— someone

always had to look up

we end

Jesus:

What an exciting time, fiUing their hearts

Man to be glorified. I solemnly assure you,

with joy.

unless the grain of wheat falls to the earth

At any time or by appointment, we to gather with the priest to confess our

receiving God's mercy and absolufrom our sins. We are invited to witness and celebrate when two people pronounce the vows of love and fideUty until death. What excitement and joy fills the heart at these sacred moments. sins,

tion

Finally,

with the words of

— Monsignor Felix

Robert Kelaher, who served the Dioceses of Charlotte and Raleigh during his 50 years of priesthood and was pastor emeritus at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Charlotte, died Aug. 19, 1998, at Maryfield Nursing Home in High Point, N.C. He was

Born Nov.

1988. In June 1991, Msgr. Kelaher was granted retirement from active ministry

own

request. Msgr. Kelaher

was a member and former chapKnights of Columbus, Msgr. Kelaher is survived by a sisAlice K. Joyce of Easton, Pa.; two nieces, Mary J.

at his

fourth degree lain of the

ter,

1917, in PhiUipsburg, N.J., he was the son of the late PhiUp F. Kelaher Sr. and AUce Smith Kelaher.

Coopersmith and Marjorie C. Kelaher; two nephews, Richard F. Joyce III and James S. Kelaher Jr.; and a sister-in-law, Claire M. Kelaher. He was preceded in death by two brothers, James S. Kelaher and PhiUp

Msgr. Kelaher was ordained a Franciscan priest at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Altoona, Penn., on May 22, 1948. He came to North Caro-

F. Kelaher.

A vigil service was held

lina in 1965, first serving the

Diocese of Raleigh as associate pastor of Infant of Prague

Aug. 23

Church in Jacksonville. He was incardinated into the Dio-

Pharr presiding.

cese of Raleigh in 1969. as pastor of St.

Pine.

Spruce

He served that diocese until the for-

lotte at St. Patrick Cathedral.

in charge of arrangements.

served as vicar of the Gastonia Vicari-

and

later as vicar

Vicariate.

He became

The family

be made to Maryfield Nursing Home, 1315 Greensboro Road, High Point, N.C. 27260.

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monsignor

"The hour has come for the Son of

and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat. But if it dies, it produces much fruit... If anyone would serve me, let him foUow me; where I am, there wiU my servant be. Anyone who serves me, the Father wUl honor." So long, FeUx. Farewell, friend. May you rest in the peace of Christ until we meet again.

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being reinforced by soldiers from neighboring countries. Pope John Paul II prayed for peace in Congo during his Sunday blessing Aug. 23, the same day that African leaders recognizing Kabila's right to retain power issued a call for a cease-fire in the

Rome-based missionary

Aug. 24 in Kasika, in the eastern part of Congo, the former Zaire. Among those were a priest, Father Stanislas Bwabulakombe; three nuns, at least two of whom reportedly belong to the Congobased Daughters of the Resurrection order; a seminarian; and five lay people. report

was released

strife-torn country. said, "I make a heartappeal to those engaged in conflict do not deprive civilians of the necessary means of survival and avoid atrocities and massacres, looting and depredation."

Pope John Paul

felt

that they

the Vatican press office Aug. 25.

MISNA

speculated that the massa-

cre could have been carried out by Rwandan-backed Congolese rebels in

Activists, from page

Although she feels a personal tie to Aug. 7 bombings that killed more than 250 people and wounded 5,500 others, mostly Kenyans, Njehu said the

result of the U.S. at-

would be

said a better, nonvioapproach to terrorism would address the underlying economic,

make the terrorists more anxious to strike

ply

"Violent retaliation

was

a de-

when the bombed Libya

only inflame the

(in

existing hatred

1986) there wouldn't have been any other at-

and

In a press release,

Jesuit Father John Dear, executive director of the Fellowship of Reconciliation, condemned the U.S. action and called for nonviolent responses to terrorism that respect in-

this step will result in

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Pope John Paul

Man's Freedom Must Be In Harmony With God's Will VATICAN CITY (CNS) Here is the Vatican

—

Pope John Paul IPs remarks weekly general audience Aug. 19. text of

The moral abortion if

gravity of procured

apparent in

all its

we recognize that we are dealing with murder and, in particular, when we consider

the specific

elements involved. The one is a human being at

eliminated

the very beginning of

life.

one more absolutely innocent could be imagined.

— John Paul U, Evangelium Vitae

Dear brothers and

Bishop WiUiani G. CurKmL

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sisters.

reflect today on how the Holy and human history to their ultimate goal. God calls man to bring the divine work to completion through the work of his intelligence and will. Man, however, must use his freedom in harmony with God's will and overcome the disorder which sin has introduced into human life and into the world. The Holy Spirit makes this possible by bringing about a profound personal and community renewal. St. Paul teaches that Christ redeems and sanctifies through the Spirit, who transforms the heart and social relations of those who accept the Gospel message. The Spirit enables us to recognize ourselves and the whole of creation as coming through God's hands.

not only gives us a share in the

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make

Congo was

especially in his

flict that

a heartfelt appeal to those engaged in con-

they do not deprive civilians of the necessary survival and avoid atrocities and massacres,

possible, capable of leading to a peaceful and lasting

welcome the English-speaking pilgrims from Ireland,

solution and preventing the conflict from spreading beyond the borders of the country," he said.

means of

looting and depredation," he said.

and

cordially

visitors present, especially those

Hong Kong, Japan and the United

States of America.

He urged

all

parties in the

commit themselves "This

the

to dialogue

gladly invoke the joy and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ

the fighting and prayed to

upon you and your

in the region.

families.

Congolese struggle and negotiation.

way that is human, reasonable and still

He expressed his closeness to all those suffering in

Mary that peace would reign

Family Matters Eileen

The Summer

of 40

With great dread and trepidation I put on my newly purchased pair of drug store reading glasses and faced my family spectacled for the first time. "Oh Mom, you look so young with those on," said my 8-year-old son, Bobby. "They look excellent," piped in my 6-year-old daughter, Teresa. I made a note to remember their kind remarks when I dished out the ice

cream

later that evening.

my family members had been heard from exmy husband, Joe, who is usually more than gener-

All

September 8 Presbyteral Council Meeting Diocesan Pastoral Center, Charlotte

which Jesus enjoys with the Father, but he also up and perfects human activity in the universe. Thus in a real, though mysterious and indirect way, creation, too, is destined to enter into the freedom which God offers. Consequently, the Holy Spirit is the true hope not only of man but also of the created world.

—

September 6 3 p.m. Listening Session with Parents and Family Members of Gay and Lesbian Catholics Catholic Conference Center, Hickory (See news brief, page 14)

relation-

teriorating situation in

thoughts.

ship

Charlotte

St.

appealed for an end Democratic Republic of the Congo, warning that the conflict could spread to other African countries. The pope made the appeal during a Sunday blessing Aug. 23, the same day that a cease-fire call was issued by African leaders, who fear the war may widen. Rebels in Congo are reportedly receiving help from Uganda and Rwanda, while the government has been aided by forces of Zimbabwe and, allegedly, Angola. "In recent weeks, the violence in Africa shows no sign of diminishing," the pope told a crowd of pilgrims at his summer residence outside Rome. He said the de-

raises

September 2 4 p.m. Mass and Dedication of Altar with Holy Trinity Middle School Faculty and Staff

September 3 7 p.m. Confirmation Philip Neri Church, Tega Cay, S.C.

— Pope John

(CNS) II

to fighting in the

Spirit directs creation

11 a.m.

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy

In our continuing preparation for the Great Jubilee

of the Year 2000,

^^piscopal (Jalencfar

Against Wider Conflict

in English at his

Paul

truth

Pope Appeals For Peace In Congo, Warns

cept

ous in his compliments. "I'm reserving comment for now," said Joe. Not the response I was looking for. I listened to a snippy, "Oh you just wait til you think that all medicine labels were written for mice rather than people," coming out of my mouth. I realized that the conversation had once again returned to an ongoing theme of this summer getting older. This is the summer I turned 40, and, as the countdown began, I heard more than my share of unsolicited comments about how it's all downhill from here. I'm not crazy about the need for the glasses I now require, but I haven't experienced the panic, the depression and the aches that I'm told I should feel upon entering my fourth decade. Instead, I've had some wonderful opportunities this summer to spend time with lifelong friends and family members and to be thankful for the countless ways they have touched my life.

—

Earlier this

summer,

four college roommates

and I gathered overnight for the first time in a few years. The way the jokes were flying, we could have easily been sitting around our dorm room in Boston rather

Long Island restaurant. The following weekend I was

than a

able to visit with two closest high school friends. Teri her husband and two children had just returned from their first year in Indonesia. They had fascinating stories to tell about living through the overthrow of the Indo-nesian government. Erin had her own fascinating stories to tell of

Marx

what it was like to be a fu-sttime mother at 39. It was easy to face 40 as my husband and my good friend, Janet, arranged for a

surprise birthday

weekend

with family and was such a warm and loving reminder of what matters most with each filled

friends. It

passing year: the loving presence of family and friends,

good health, a deepening faith and a growing awareness of self and others.

looked

a wonderful photo

my mother had made for me, I wondered baby in the high chair clutching a blanket with her chubby fists could possibly be turning 40. This has been a summer when I took special notice of what our culture tells us we're en tided to as we grow collage that

how

the

—

older

mond

a luxury car, a wrinkle-free complexion, a dianecklace and a lifestyle free from the worries of wrong in wanting

the rest of the world. There's nothing

and well here on

to live long

earth, but to focus

superficial rather than the spiritual

has blessed us with this extraordinary

all I

gift

life.

—reading glasses and

continue to grow older

— my prayer

"Lord, that

may

see."

will never lose sight of the responsibility

my family, friends, my help. May I see

reach out to in

on the

why God

to miss

need of

pray that I

have

neighbors and others the need to offer not

simply an outstretched hand but a compassionate heart I pray that I will never become blind each of us has in building up the kingdom of God in our own lives and in the life of others. Please help me to see the big picture rather than becoming short-sighted with trivial misunderstandings and disagreements. Let me see clearly that each day 1 am given is a great and glorious gift from God. to those in pain.

to the role

Eileen

Marx

a freelance writer from NJ.

Light

One Candle

Father Thomas

Walking on Water One thing members of the clergy learn very quickly

sermon

that trying to preach

good and pleasing walk on

that is both

to everyone

said, "The stories you told in your sermon were dull and boring. I've been hearing them since I was a little boy."

depths.

This time the host pastor tried to

redeem the embarrassing

After delivering a carefully prepared sermon, a certain visiting preacher stood

called his guest preacher aside and whispered into his ear, "Pay no mind to that man. He's not very bright. He just repeats what he hears everyone else say-

There he received the usual greetings the people

who were

fil-

There are times when your

was

the sort of ritual that occurs

every week in

many

churches. The

preacher preaches and the people line up

when "I

it's

situation.

ing."

ing out. It

over to shake hands and say,

enjoyed the sermon." This

was happening,

just

what

until that visiting

preacher was confronted by a parishio-

who said, "That was a terrible sermon." Although somewhat befuddled, the clergyman kept his composure, even as he watched the man get back into line so that he could have another shot at him. ner

McSweeney

sucked down into dark

like trying to

outside the church alongside the pastor.

When the man came up the second time

water.

from many of

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effort to

do the right thing, to make a good job of a sermon or whatever it is you are called to do, is difficult and frustrating. This is true in my life and in your Hfe, too. Trying to be a good mother or father, trying

to kick

not to hold a grudge, trying

some awful

habit, trying to deal

with a serious illness, trying to

come

terms with the terrible grief that follows the loss of a loved

one

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

as impossible as trying to ter.

all can seem walk on wa-

We feel nothing solid underfoot. We

have the

terrible sensation of being

'wscy.

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JHe

During these hard times you might think about that scene from the New Testament where Jesus amazed and terrified his disciples by walking on the water. Peter and the others were so afraid that Jesus had to calm them, saying, "Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid." When Peter asked Jesus if He would let him do the same thing, Jesus simply said,

"Come." And he did. Then Peter "noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink he cried out, 'Lord, save me!' Jesus immediately reached out His hand and caught him, saying to him, 'You of little faith, why did you doubt?'" (Mt 14:30-

We become we

vinced that

^^^1

con-

are attempt-

ing the impossible.

^Hy

we had

depend on

ourselves alone, any tough situation

would be beyond

But when God asks

us.

something of us.

He is ready

do what seems

to help us to

impossible in our eyes, yet not in His eyes.

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Him, hold on

trust

walking.

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The same thing happens to us. When things begin to go against us, when the burden becomes heavy and we feel our spirits sinking,

Question

we lose faith.

Fear gets

Comer

Father John Dietzen

Balancing Sense of Sin With

Sense

Someone wrote

Worth

How do you impart a sense of mystery

Why do millions want to sink vicaridoomed souls aboard the And why do priests today not

ously with the Titanic?

want

to talk

about sin?

A: You state very thoughtfully the dilemma everyone faces who wishes to properly represent those two mysteries, the reality of sin and the reality of God's faithful compassion, which in the end are simply facets of the mysteries of

and insane pressures. They 're grop-

perfect answer.

ing for help, not pious platitudes.

hohness, and deeper faith in

It is

often easier to state

of us, however,

state isn't

to give a responsible

good and evil. I must admit I don't know the solution, and I don't think anyone has the

lence

and ad-

equate response.

in the half-light

are self-assured, but underneath they,

the rest of us, are engulfed in fears, vio-

is to do so in ways that will lead not to more despair, but to hope and

to terrifying proportions of movie theaters.

without minimizing one part? Young people like

problem we

the real one at all) than

ago. You pointed out that one cannot at-

much about sin and hell.

a problem (and sometimes the

and evil, rendered bland in churches and synagogues, are restored solitude

tempt to "solve" a mystery of faith by denying or minimizing one part and exaggerating the other. The balancing act may not be comfortable or as neat as we would like, but that is the nature of mystery. However, I'm disturbed about all the warm fuzzies young people hear today about God's love, when we don't hear

that the frenzies of

chaos, creation, disobedience, disaster,

Q. I liked your analysis of mystery in our Catholic newspaper some weeks

God.

As one theologian wrote

believe by far most

and I know I am one, sincerely and thoughtfully attempt to bring the Gospel faithfully to people where they are, with our homihes and other teaching opportunities. That we often, or most of the time, do not succeed as we would like I also admit. After nearly 45 years as a priest, I am convinced that people, includfng

a few years ago, speaking of

priests,

this responsibility,

good

does no

It seems to me we sorely need to reand prayerfully on how we can faithfully bring the Gospel of Christ

flect carefully

live much of their lives today plagued by fear and hopelessness, and a sense of helplessness against the

to this condition,

cosmic evils that pour on us every day. We do need to acknowledge and speak of sin. The challenge for parents and all

effectively to

young people,

to tell people they are

drowning. They already know that. What they need is someone to tell them why they shouldn't just go ahead and sink.

much

loss

which results in so and conflict even in our

church. Until now, we've hardly begun

so.

Father John Dietzen

CNS columnist

Parish Diary Father Peter Daly

Peace Sign In every

Mass, Catholics turn to one

another and wish each other peace. Most

The money saved by not having a military is wisely spent on two impor-

and the policy of nations. When it does, it deserves to be celebrated. That is why I want to say one final word about my visit to Costa Rica this

and education. As a result Costa Ricans have a life expectancy of 76 years for women and 72 for men, nearly equal to the United States, and a literacy rate of 93 percent, higher than the United States (U.S. Department of State statistics). Education and health care are uni-

summer: "Peace."

versally available to every citizen, paid

of the time this remains only an abstraction,

but sometimes the prayer for peace

takes on flesh in the behavior of people

Costa Rica

example

a unique

the Western Hemisphere of Christian

teaching in action. This small country,

about the size of West Virginia, with a population of 3.2 million,

living the

Scriptural goal of beating swords into plowshares.

For the

last

50 years, Costa Rica has

not had a military. in

abolished the army

1948 following a failed military coup.

The

nation

totally neutral.

tant needs, health care

for

by a social security Just walking

tax.

down the street you can

you see none of the groups of children begging or idle, or the crippled and lame children often seen in Africa or the Middle East as a result of war or disease or lack of schools. While Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador literally have been bleeding to death in civil wars and military-sponsored terrorism, see the difference. In Costa Rica

Costa Rica has been living peacefully only a few miles away. The result is that people want to go to Costa Rica. It has twice as much tourism as any of its neighbors. While I was in Costa Rica, the town councils of a few Nicaraguan villages along the border actually voted to secede from Nicaragua and join Costa Rica. Great is the attraction of peace and prosperity. How has this happened? I don't presume to know. But I see that the ethic of peace takes the same kind of promotion and praise that we give to our military. For example, in Costa Rica, instead of signing off the broadcast day with symbols of military power, the local television signs off with pictures and songs of peace: families together, school children

playing, fathers holding ba-

bies and crops being harvested.

On roads and bridges I saw plaques which pointed out that the improvement was the "fruit of peace" and that the country could not

afford

had

pay for a

military.

Peace is even advertised. As you enter San Jose from the airport, there is a big billboard on the main street that proclaims, "La Paz comienza en nuestros hogares" (Peace begins in our homes). Real peace takes real risks. But the sign is right. Peace does begin in our homes and churches. Our sign of peace is

more than

a gesture,

and the Lord's

our prayer

will.

Father Peter Daly

CNS columnist.

6 The Catholic

News

& Herald

August 28, 1998

The Church As Your Beneficiary By JIM

KELLEY

commercial annuities

Catholic Digest

Diocesan Director of

through

insurance

Catholic school. Catholic agencies, the diocese, or the diocesan Foundation.

Development As Catholics, we share the commitment

companies, banks, or

In fact, your financial institution

life

other financial institutions.

to serve Christ here in

•

Have

a retirement

or pension account.

the Charlotte Diocese.

also be able to put your account in your name with the designation of "in trust for" or "P.O.D.' (pay on death) to the church. You may have heard this type of arrangement referred to as a "Totten Trust," which may be loosely

or raising a family, or

planning for retirement,

accounts, policies, and

jointly with the church.

have

are single, married,

compared

During

annuities will not be threatened should you

money

directly for church use.

ones along the way.

choose to make them payable to support

So, from a realistic

how can we honor both commitments? One of the first ways is to realize that neither commitment takes away from the other. In fact, they complement one another. Throughout our lives, we work to financial point,

take care of ourselves and those

we hold

Through stewardship, we reaffirm our love for, and abiding faith in, God and the church. Expand Giving Options Each individual brings his or her talent, energy and resources to the work of the church. We are stewards of madear.

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The Catholic News

Herald 7

Entertainment The following are home videocassette reviews from the U.S. Catholic Conference Officefor Film and Broad-

Each videocassette is available on VHSformat. Theatrical movies on video have a U.S. Catholic Conference classification and Motion Picture Association ofAmerica rating. All reviews indicate the appropriate age group for the video audience. casting.

Videos

"The Exorcist" (1974)

Association of America rating

Strong screen version of the William

demonic posses(Linda Blair) and the

Blatty novel about the sion of a

young girl

attempts of two priests (Jason Miller and

Max von Sydow)

to exorcise the devil

from her. Directed by William Friedkin, the movie is on shaky ground theologically and its special effects are horrific but the result

an exciting horror fan-

—

Air Bud:

Golden Receivei^'

HENRY HERX

—

NEW

YORK (CNS) Last summer's talented canine basketball star turns into a gridiron sensation in

the pedestrian sequel, "Air Bud:

Golden Receiver" (Dimension). The story centers on eighth-grader Josh (Kevin Zegers) who becomes concerned when his widowed mom (Cynthia Stevenson)

starts

dating the

Buddy

easily outwits

the stadium

when

his

them and gets to team needs him

most.

Directed by Richard Martin, the story is an artificial mix of dog antics, a boy troubled over his mom's possible remarriage and some broad comic relief that doesn't jell with anything.

The halting, slow-paced results some wholesome entertainment,

fer

—

visit the

novice doctors he had trained to

care for the rural poor, but he despairs

have been killed or driven off by soldiers or guerrillas, though his selfless example comes to inspire others. Writer-director John Sayles explores the spiritual strengths and human weaknesses of people strugghng to survive the calamities of civil

are for fun

When

the junior high football

But

and not the glory of winning.

all that really

matters here are the

coach (Robert Costanzo) discovers Josh has a good throwing arm, he adds him to the squad. But when he discov-

gridiron antics of

Buddy, can snag any pass and scamper for the goal, the coach relies on Buddy to turn his inept team of losers into state champions. Complicating matters are a hammy pair of comic villains (Nora Dunn and Perry Anzilotti) who are

scenes of the golden receiver to delight

ers Josh's dog,

Though

its

four-legged

patience

star.

required as the

padded story unfolds, there are enough juveniles of

all

ages.

The U.S. Catholic Conference

—

clas-

A-I general patronage. The Motion Picture Association of sification is

America

rating

— general

audi-

ences.

stealing talented animals for a Russian

become determined to make Buddy its star attraction. The dognappers succeed on the

circus and

war. Subtitles. Brief violence and occa-

rough language. The U.S. CathoConference classification is A-III

sional lic

adults.

—

The Motion

Herx is director of the U.S. Catholic Conference Office for Film and Broad-

R — restricted.

remember how a

was classified usee? Want to know

film

to let the kids

recent

by the whether

go see

It?

Now

you can look film reviews up on America Online. Once you're connected to AOL, just use the keyword CNS to go to Catholic THE CATHOLIC COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN

News Service's online site, then look for movie reviews.

—

restricted.

"A Sunday in the Country" (1985) Warm, insightful French producSunday in the spring of 1912 when an aged artist (Louis

tion about a

Ducreux) Paris

home

near

his dull son,

even

in his country

visited

duller wife

and

their three lively chil-

dren, then are joined

by the painter's

unmarried daughter (Sabine Azema) who is the old man's delight. Though nothing out of the ordinary occurs, director Bertrand Tavemier's marvel-

smdy of family

ously discerning

rela-

tionships probes the bafflements and

complexities of

human

enjoyment for

love and am-

Various levels of ages. The U.S.

all

ploring the surrounding countryside

appeal especially to young children and animal lovers. The U.S. Catho-

tion

life will

Conference classification

general patronage.

The Motion

Association of America rating

— G—

A-I

Picture is

turns into tragedy

of her fourette's

when the girl runs out Syndrome medication

and substitutes liquor and pills in a vain attempt to take the edge off her wild outbursts. Directed by Bob Gosse, the formula road movie evokes some sympathy for the afflicted teen in what is otherwise a tired story of outcasts on the run. Brief sexual encounters,

much substance

abuse, frequent profanity and continuous rough language. The U.S. Catholic Con-

ference classification

— general patronage. The Motion G — general audiences.

A-I

Picture Association of America rating is

"Village of Dreams" (1998) Lyric Japanese movie about 8year-old identical twin brothers

whose

family in 1948 moves to a rural

vil-

lage where, treated as outsiders, the

lonely boys spend their free time ex-

whose wonders spark and drawing

their

abilities,

imagina-

eventually

leading both to successful careers as artists.

Director Yoichi Higashi has

created a compelling, impressionistic picture of childhood, beautifully pho-

"Niagara Niagara" (1998)

Movies Online

—

with an exotic variety of Australian wild-

Tortured tale of runaway teen lovers (Robin Tunney and Henry Thomas)

Can't

The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-IV aduUs, with reservations. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is R

Catholic Conference classification

general audiences.

eve of the championship game, but

quent rough language and intermittent profanity.

bition. Subtitles.

Colorful talking-animal picture of a

in developing

situations with occasional nudity, fre-

young puppy (voice of Jamie Croft) in Sydney, Australia, who gets carried away by hot-air balloons into the outback, where he learns the wonders and dangers of the wilderness while making his way home with the help of some friendly Mario by animals. Directed Andreacchio, the puppy's adventures include some scary moments along the way, but his mostly happy encounters

lic

casting.

Picture Association

"Napoleon" (1997)

in-

Harrison).

Tom DiCillo is better at mock-

interesting central characters. Sexual

of-

cluding the message that school sports

rector

make it strictly adult fare. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-IV adults, with reservations. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is R restricted. "Men With Guns" (1998) Powerful drama of a troubled Latin American country where an idealistic

of America rating

town's new veterinarian (Gregory

(Matthew

Modine), whose relationship is tested by new romantic interests. Writer-di-

and entertainment than

after finding they

(Catherine Keener) and her live-in love, a struggling actor

ing the superficial worlds of fashion

physician (Federico Luppi) sets out to

Wholesome Entertainment In

—

graphic violence, obscene references and

—

"The Real Blonde" (1998) Scattershot romantic comedy about a fashion make-up artist

tasy for those with strong stomachs. Its

foul language

Actor Ralph Fiennes portrays John Steed in the action-adventure 'The Avengers." The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-lll adults.The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 parents are strongly cautioned that some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

restricted. (Artisan, rental)

A-IV

—

adults,

with reservations. The Motion Picture

tographed with often poetic, sometimes surreal imagery as the brothers engage in pranks, enjoy fishing and skinny dipping, experience the cruelty

of other children and have brief encounters with the spirits of nature and

Japanese mythology. Subtitles. Sexual references and occasional nudity. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification

the

—

adults. Not rated by is A-III Motion Picture Association of

America.

The Catholic News

& Herald

August 28, 1998

'We all need mentors who lead and guide us

Pastor Reflects JIMMY ROSTAR

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

At 55, Father more than a decade

Frank O'Rourke is away from being eligible

to retire

administrative pastoral duty.

life

more to those

who have made an impact on

clergy

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and

and in other

Carolina for more than 40 years.

He now

resides in Allegany, N.Y.

from

as the

Diocese of Charlotte's annual priests' retirement and benefits collection approaches, his thoughts turn

Brother Priests' Contributions

in parishes

administrative roles throughout North

Staff Writer

CLEMMONS

Walsh served

..."

"In I

ing up where Father

Tom

those

serve in the diocese.

hope you will respond generously, Tom and those priests who have inspired you on your journey of faith," he told parishioners,

left off,"

Fa-

O'Rourke said. "His good sense and good judgment, willingness to explore

ther

for

This year's collection target is $645,879. Each parish and mission has been assigned 3 percent of its annual offertory as its goal; what funds are not collected next month will be assessed from parish income later.

his

options, desire to be faithful to the teach-

the life of the church in west-

ings of the church, and a compassion for

The plan includes provisions

others have long been qualities that iden-

will increase benefits annually for

em North Carolina. "In my years as

him as a good priest." Father O'Rourke has experienced

clergy in the diocese. Like other priests

Father Walsh's legacy of kindness for

someday benefit from those provi-

cently told parishioners in a parish news-

a priest,

have ex-

many blessings," the pastor of in Clemmons re-

tified

share a special

more than two decades. "When I was ordained in 1975 he welcomed me, and

bond of friendship, a fraternity with other

has been a mentor of special virtue and

priests."

character," he said.

letter.

"One blessing

is to

Father O'Rourke said he has a special place in his heart for elder priests

who have ministered in the diocese. "We all need mentors who lead and guide us by example," he explained. "One of the priests

who

inspired

Father

Tom

Walsh," his predecessor as pastor of Holy Family Church. Father Walsh ministered in Clemmons from 1990 until he retired from administrative duty in the summer of 1996. Ordained in May 1953, Father

Father Walsh

among

in active service. Father

sions.

seeing the face of Father

asking that they join

him

in praying that

retired priests "receive the hundred-fold

promised for those who serve God's people."

that

Holy Family Church

perienced

served before him.

The average retirement age priests in this diocese is 70.

coming here upon his retirement,

recall feeling very comfortable pick-

who

funds of religious orders whose priests

O'Rourke will

For now, though, he remembers

the retired

clergy whose needs are met in large part by the annual priests' retirement and benefits collection,

scheduled

this

year for

Sept. 12-13.

Proceeds

will

perpetuate

the

diocese's clergy retirement plan, en-

hanced

last

year in consideration of in-

creasing health care, housing and other costs of Uving. Retired diocesan priests

receive monthly benefits, and a percent-

age of the collection goes to retirement

Diocese of Charlotte Retired Priests Most Rev. Michael

Begley

Bishop Emeritus Nursing Home

IVIaryfield

1315 Greensboro Rd. High Point, NC 27260 Rev.

2450

Ramon Berg

IVIorgan

Brevard,

IVIill

Rev. Msgr. Anthony Kovacic 41

Dogwood Lane

Belmont,

NC 28012

Rev. Bernard Manley

28 Edgemont Rd.,#14 Asheville, NC 28801

Rd.

NC 28712

Rev. Joseph McCarthy Maryfield Nursing

Rev. Msgr. Thomas Burke 207 Eagle Rd. Belmont, NC 28012

Rev. Msgr. Arthur Duncan Maryfield Nursing Home 1315 Greensboro Rd. High Point, NC 27260

Home

1315 Greensboro Rd. NC 27260

High Point,

Very Rev. Richard T. McCue RO. Box 153 Hampton, NH 03842 Rev.

Guy Morse

c/o Adele O'Connell

Rev. Vincent Erb Regency Park Towers #81 1001 Easton Rd. Willow Grove, PA 19090 Patrick Gavigan Maryfield Nursing Home 1315 Greensboro Rd. High Point, NC 27260

Rev.

Rev. Edward O'Dougherty Tubbercurry, Sligo, Ireland

Rev.

148

Joseph Kelteher St.

Dorothy's Lane

Lincolnton,

Rev.

794 Park Avenue Albany, NY 12208

NC 28092

Conrad KImbrough

Rev. Charles

800 Bay Niceville,

Rev. Msgr.

Reese

Dr. #25 FL 32578

John Roueche

590 Central Southern Pines, Rev.

Dr.

NC 28387

Edward Sullivan

620 S. Ellis St. Salisbury, NC 28144

3400 Eastern Blvd. H-9 York, PA 17402

Rev. Edmund D. Kirsch 351 5 Golf Haven Terrace

Rev. Thomas Walsh 12 N. 6th St.

Sebring,

FL 33872

Allegany,

14706

The Catholic News

August 28, 1998

KEANE

Churcli Past Retirement Age MIKE KROKOS

Associate Editor In an interview with

The Catholic News

changes affecting the annual collection. In just a few weeks, the Annual Priests' Retirement and Benefits Collection will be in the hands of members of the Diocese of Charlotte. During the weekend of September 12-13, this second collection asks for our generosity.

What

time spent with others good for the soul.

— Father Joseph

LEXINGTON

Kelleher likens himself to the Energizer

bunny: At age 70, he's going and going.

still

going, and

who officially "renow administrator of

Father Kelleher, tired" in June, is

St. Dorothy Church in Lincolnton and continuing his duties as chaplain of

the retirement fund?

Bishop McGuinness High School

The

priest retirement

tired priests. It's

priests

fund provides monthly retirement benefits for our rethis is our way of providing for the

served us faithfully for so

many

Mass for freshmen then say Mass to open the

celebrate a

"I'll

years.

Sept. 8,

school year on Sept. 10," he said. "I

—

diocesan retirement fund for all the priests order priests serving our faith needs?

Is this

and the

Winston-Salem.

more than a retirement plan;

who have

still

truly enjoy ministering to the students."

As the longest-ordained priest in service for the Diocese of Charlotte (he will

Each of our retired diocesan priests receive monthly benefits through And, as you mention, the diocese is blessed with the service of many

plan.

ferent religious order priests. Therefore,

this

celebrate his 45th anniversary in

dif-

ber), Father Kelleher

also help support the retirement

funds of the represented orders. Our diocesan contribution to these religious orders also comes from this annual collection.

the

most retirement

plans. In our case, an actuarial

the shortage of clergy that exis committed Bishop William G. Curlin and

today. Father Kelleher

the people of the Diocese of Charlotte as long as there

which the amount needed is derived. This involves projecting the future retirement benefits of all diocesan priests based on anticipated benefit levels and the

never cease to be a priest," he said. "You always have con-

projected years of retirement. Essentially, available

priests

when

who

we are providing for the future retire-

a need.

"When

get to heaven,

was

much

from the parishioners and from people from other inspiration

parishes I've met," he said.

Even though ity.

retiring is not a prior-

Father Paquet admits rizon

it is

— someday.

consider it, but

on the ho"I won't might be

a matter of necessity,"

said.

keep on working too," he joked.

revised last year;

he loves ministering to the church family. "I'm addicted to

that

people," he said. In an effort to better meet the needs of retired diocesan priests; we first examined and addressed a much-needed cost of living increase, which now is adjusted annually based on the consumer price index. The increased collection also provides a substantially larger contribution to the retirement funds of the religious orders serving in the diocese. total

amount was assigned

each parish

help raise these needed funds, the based on 3 percent of

in the diocese

Like Father Kelleher, Jesuit Father Robert Paquet is not thinking about ceasing to be an active priest even though he is well past retirement age. "I'll be 82 next week (on Sept. 2)," he said. "It's

their annual offertory.

How was the response to that collection? rate

was not where

needed

to be, as

received about half

that

want

mean? And how do you

deal with a shortage

in Charlotte,

maintains a is

in effect,

and we are asking our

A healthy collection

faithful of the diocese to

be as generous

lessens the impact to an individual parish.

who

beginning his 10th year in residence at St. Peter

Church

the goal?

as possible.

keep do-

Father Paquet,

Last year, the shortage was collected from parish funds. This year, the same plan

ing priestly work."

of the necessary amount.

What does

me about

never dawned on retiring. I

Our response

full

still

schedule.

celebrates 5 p.m. Sun-

day Mass each week, hears confessions every

Wednesday, makes regular hospital and nursing home calls, and visits the homebound. He calls the

"The

role of priests is to give

God, Christ and the church

a human

face."

$316,867 Diocesan Clergy Retirement Plan $215,293 Retirement Funds of Religious Order Priests Serving $101,414 Other Clergy Benefits $12,305 Campaign Expenses

the

Diocese

at St.

Peter's "very rewarding" thus far. "I've

I'll

Father Kelleher' s passion

This annual retirement collection why the change?

traveled about 10,000 miles a

cern for the salvation of souls."

are currently working. This insures the funds will be

a priest becomes eligible for retirement benefits.

Father Paquet termed his years

"You

firm (hired by the diocese) performs an actuarial valuation of the plan from

ment of those

duties.

received

ists

same way

out more re-

said.

to serving

much

Decem-

firsthand

come

Ordained to the priesthood in 1945, Father Paquet spent his early years of ministry teaching at Jesuit high schools in Philadelphia, Scranton, Pa., and outside Washington, D.C. His parish work included ministering to churches in Baltimore, and Philadelphia, Londontown, Md. Before coming to Charlotte, he also spent 2 1/2 years serving the Raleigh Diocese at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Ahoskie, N.C. "The parish had two missions, one in Plymouth 45 miles away, the other in Scotland Neck 35 miles," Father Paquet said. "The other priest and I split the year (between the churches)."

With

retirement plan?

knows

freshed than the patient," he said.

about the duties of ministry. "The role of priests is to give God, Christ, and the church a human face," he

How do you determine the amount needed to fund the In

"Sometimes

Editor

& Herald, Bill Weldon, chief finan-

about the priests retirement policy and about

cial officer for the diocese, talked

Herald 9

Priests ContinueTo Serve

Providing For The Future Of Retired Priests By JOANN

— Father Joseph Kelleher

10 The Catholic

News

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August 28, 1998

People In The News McCorvey, 'Jane Roe' Of 73 Abortion Ruling Fame, Now A Catholic

DALLAS

(CNS)

—

"Do we want these people to die because of their addiction?" asked the nun,

Norma

McCorvey received the sacraments of holy Communion and confirmation and was fully accepted into the Catholic Church at a-private Mass Aug. 17 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Dallas. McCorvey, who was the "Jane Roe" of the Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court decision in 1973 that legalized most methods of abortion, was joined by approximately 60 of her family members and close friends from her pro-life involve-

a Sister of Charity of St. Elizabeth, in

interview

with The

Beacon,

Paterson' s diocesan newspaper.

From

'Terrible'

'Holy'

Twin

A First For South Africa CAPE TOWN, South Africa (CNS)

Priests

— When Father Wayne Dawson was

ordained a priest in Cape Town, he and Redemptorist Father Ivan Dawson, became the first twin priests in the South African church. "In the

his brother,

nearly two months, concelebrated the

neighborhood we were known as the 'Terrible Twins' now we are called the 'Holy Twins,'" Father Wayne said. Archbishop Lawrence Henry of Cape

Mass with Father Frank Pavone,

Town

ment.

Dominican Father Edward who instructed McCorvey for

Robinson,

inter-

national director of Priests For Life and a major player in

McCorvey' s conver-

U.S. Nun Wins Honorary Title Of Citizen In Sao Paulo, Brazil

title

of citizen

of Sao Paulo. Sister Carey, a Chicago Sao Paulo since 1965

and works with underprivileged children in one of the slums of the city. "It is very moving to be chosen to be a citizen of a city which I love," Sister Carey said at the Aug. 17 ceremony. The nun said the also a recognition of her work at Youth Education and Orientation

title is

Center

slum known as Favela 20. founded in 1978 by Sister

in the

The center, Carey and a

sociologist, Luis Carlos Santos, helps children stay away from violence and drugs by offering ballet classes, theater workshops and a soccer school.

Nun Says Needle Exchange For Addicts Makes Sense PATERSON, N.J. (CNS) Sister Christine Reyelt, a New Jersey physician,

—

says she supports the idea of needle ex-

change programs for drug addicts as a way to limit the spread of HIV, the virus that causes

AIDS. From her perspective

and medical director of a care center for people with HIV and AIDS at St. Joseph Hospital in Paterson, well-implemented medical exchange programs make good sense, she said. as a nun, a doctor,

— attended God Squad Looked

Father

Ivan

was

Redemptorist priest

ordained a the same church

in 1995.

Prison Time May Yield New Cause For Nun Jailed For SOA Protest Living ST. PAUL, Minn. (CNS)

—

in prison is a learning experience, ac-

cording to Sister Rita Steinhagen. "The longer we are here, the smaller the place gets," Sister Steinhagen said in a telephone interview with The Catholic Spirit, newspaper of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, from the Federal Prison Camp in Pekin, 111. Sister Steinhagen, a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet, and 24 others who protested at the School of the Americas in Fort Benning, Ga., on Nov. 16, 1997, were sentenced to serve six months for trespassing. Now she has a second cause to protest: the U.S. prison system. "What is ludicrous about this is that this is a misdemeanor," she said. Catholic Editorialists Take

Clinton To Task (CNS)

WASHINGTON

At To Help 'Good Morning America'

HOLLYWOOD (CNS) — ABC is looking at the "God Squad" to help pull

egation of American priests and friends.

native, has lived in

the

July

his twin's ordination with a small del-

Angela Mary Carey

has received the honorary

Wayne

—

previously in Portland, Ore.

SAO PAULO, Brazil (CNS) — U.S. Sister

ordained Father

Holy Redeemer Parish in Cape Town. who for the past two years worked in Kansas City, Mo., and at

Father Ivan

sion to Catholicism.

Holy Cross

;

"Good Morning America," out of the ratings doldrums. The God Squad Msgr. Thomas Hartman of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, N.Y., and Reform Rabbi Marc Gellman of Temple Beth Torah in Dix are part of what "Good Morning America" executive producer Hills, N.Y. Shelley Lewis called part of "an incredible cast of experts, of family members" available to hosts Lisa McRee and Kevin Newman. Msgr. Hartman and Rabbi Gellman have been discussing religious issues on both the weekday and Sunday versions of "Good Morning America" since 1995. They appear about every its

struggling morning show,

—

other

Sunday on the Sunday version, and about 20 times a year on the weekday They are also frequent guests on Don Imus' nationally syndicated morn-

version.

ing radio program.

also challenged the

American people

regain a moral compass and

demand

higher standard of both themselves and

"Unless Americans are

their leaders.

own moral unwe can guarantee that they

willing to affirm their

derpinnings,

will be betrayed again," said The Evangelist, diocesan newspaper of Albany, N.Y. "Polls show that large numbers of Americans are not bothered by perjury.

don't think adultery is damaging, find nothing wicked with a boss having sex with an intern, and bear no ill feelings toward someone who pointed at them and lied in a tone of voice that implied it was they who were doing something

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government's behavior toward farmers that should be called terrorism. If something is agreed at a common table and the agreement isn't implemented, then farmers are left desperate," Wierzbicki said. He was reacting to a homily given Aug. 15, the feast of the Assumption, by Cardinal Glemp in which he vigorously criticized the protesters before a

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—

12 acres, only a third of country people have said they have any confidence in government programs. In several messages. Pope John Paul n has recognized the hardships accompanymg market reforms and urged rural communities to defend their interests together. Speaking Aug. 20, the leader of Poland's militant farmers "Self-Defense" movement, Andrzej Lepper, said he was demanding an apology from Cardinal Glemp during the country's early September Harvest Festival.

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Seminar Helps Put Face On Prison By

l\/linistry

Correspondent

HICKORY

—

Of Eternal Life, Says Pope

Matevie, chap-

Bill

lain for Mecklenburg County Jail North, has a career with limitless demands, a job that can be an emotional roller coaster.

Yet Matevie,

many others in prison ministry, by the Gospel

—

to give

CASTEL GANDOLFO,

like so is

tians

comfort and

love to society's outcasts.

ordinates prison ministry for the Char-

Diocese and recently conducted a

prison/jail ministry seminar at the

Catholic Conference Center.

Volunteers and representatives from throughout the diocese attended the allday event which focused on the theme, "Putting a Face on Prison Ministry." Several speakers presented unique perspectives on the ministry volunteer, family

— chaplain,

member and inmate. who played running

Charlie Davis,

back for the Washington Redskins in the 1960s, gave gripping testimony about his job as a chaplain for the state prison

need

in Charlotte. "People

to be lifted lowest point. simple card can get a person through

up when they are

at their

the day," Davis said, illustrating little

how

things can have a profound effect

on someone who

The

incarcerated.

state prison chaplain told sev-

where inmates turned their lives around in prison, only to find themselves back behind bars eral heartbreaking stories

soon after their release. Although such events can be discouraging, Davis impressed upon volunteers that the smallkindness has an impact, even when it is not apparent. Through the years, the prison official has recognized his limitations and learned to find joy in the little successes. "I have a sense of accomplishment when I can say, 'For est act of

this

moment

able to give to this

inmate what he needs from God,'" he said.

One of the most compelling testimonials came from "Kim", a former inmate who spent over two years in prison for a drug-related offense.

The

soft-spo-

ken young woman conveyed her Ufe's tragedies and successes, taking full responsibility for her fate. "If you have

Photo by Kathy Schmugge

Prison chaplains Tyrone Scott, Charlie Davis and Bill Matevie address volunteers at the "Putting a Face on Prison Ministry" seminar held recently at the Catholic Conference Center.

quiet

moments, God will talk to you. He

tried to talk to

but

wasn't ready to

was too busy and always on the run. When I went to prison, I had no other choice but to hear Him," she said, adding the experience was necessary for listen. I

Leo the Great Church parishioner in Winston-Salem. The attorney became a prison ministry volunteer 20 years ago after seeing

someone sentenced

to life

in prison.

"We

are all called to be

compas-

her spiritual awakening.

sionate and forgiving to one another, yet

Kim also made a plea for those still in jail who desperately need the volunteers to help them find God in their lives. "The reason that I am redeemable is not the fact that I am 'out' but that I arri alive

at the

and breathing. Never give up hope," she said, choking back her emotions. Kim attributed her success on the "outside" to two people, the volunteer who taught her computer skills and Matevie, who comforted her when her grandmother died and she was unable to attend the funeral. "I couldn't even say good-bye to her, but Bill Matevie was there for me," she said, wiping away tears. "In this life you have to touch people, or what does living mean?" Discussion also centered on the "them" versus "us" attitudes which build walls between inmates and the rest of society. "The only difference between 'them' and 'us' is that they got caught," said Dennis O'Madigan, a St.

same

time, recognize that there

must be consequences for our actions." Matevie said. The chaplain sees the ministry as a vocation which provides

many ways

for individuals to touch the

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a place where a searching soul can

hear God.

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August 28, 1998

Remember Roots Of WASHINGTON

—

(CNS)

The

By JERRY FILTEAU WASHINGTON (CNS) —

backyard barbecues celebrating Labor are an appropriate place for

remem-

At the

Vatican's request Archbishop Judson

bering the roots of the hohday and the con-

tinuing need to protect workers' rights, ac-

Procyk of the Byzantine Ruthenian Catho-

cording to the chairman of the U.S. bish-

hc Archdiocese of Pittsburgh has "postponed until a later date" the issuance of

ops' Domestic Policy Committee. "The low-wage workers who cleaned the chickens and picked the strawberries for our Labor Day feast probably cannot

new

WiUiam

Day

bishop said the Vatican Congregation for Eastern-Rite Churches asked for more

S. Skylstad

time "to evaluate, review and consider" the 59 statutes,

statement.

Most agricultural workers, as well as window cleaners, hotel house-

com-

catechetics to lay apostolate, from dioc-

Catholics to the Orthodox Church.

"Catholic teaching challenges them

esan and parish structures to priestly life and ministry, from lay ministry to holy

noted.

who pick the

—

strawberries, melons,

apples and other picnic delights

—

are

especially vulnerable to exploitation be-

new

cause of their mobihty and tough immigration laws."

CNS photo by Mimi

Forsyth

A farmworker plants pineapples in a field in

mark Labor Day

Hawaii. Americans

Sept. 7.

economic gain but contribute

mon

to the

good.

to see their

work

as part of their Chris-

tian vocation to transform the

world

Quoting from Pope John Paul 11' 1981 encycUcal, "Laborem Exercens," Human Work"), Bishop Skylstad noted that the church supports the right of workers to form unions and bzu^gain

the light of the Gospel," he said.

collectively.

being of the whole community and

("On

"The experience of

history teaches

He quoted the U.S. bishops in their 1986 pastoral letter "Economic Justice for All": "Workers must use their collective

power

fulfillment

dispensable element of social

good and

cially in

modem

industrialized societ-

pope wrote. Referring

ies," the

espe-

to previ-

to contribute to the well-

should avoid pressing demands whose

that organizations of this type are an inlife,

would damage the common more vulnerable

the rights of

members of

society."

Bishop Skylstad urged people

to re-

member the low-wage laborers who provide food, often by working long hours in horrible conditions.

THEOMIDRY

days and days of abstinence. Father Michael Jude Wytish, archdiocesan communications director, read Archbishop Procyk' s letter announcing the delay in the laws to CathoUc News Service by phone. He said it was sent to priests of the Pittsburgh Archdiocese Aug. 21 He said it would be the responsibility of the bishops of the other Ruthenian Passaic, N.J.; Parma, Ohio; dioceses and Van Nuys, Calif to notify their priests and people of the delay. Asked if the statute paving the way for restoring married clergy in the U.S. Ruthenian Church was the cause of the delay. Father Wytish said that to his knowl-

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but in

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including the

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"These seasonal crop workers

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did not say whether any specific

caused Vatican concern, but news reports on the statutes had focused on one which declares that marriage will no longer be an obstacle to priestly ordination in the U.S. Ruthenian Church. One report appearing on the Internet misrepresented the decision as a unilateral move by the Ruthenian bishops without Vatican authorization. In fact Archbishop Procyk promulgated the new laws only after he had submitted them to Rome and received the required notice of reception from the Congregation for Eastern-Rite Churches. The statutes cover many other facets of church life as well, from

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edge no specific reasons were given. He said, however, that "it was not the immediate plan of the bishops to ordain married men." He said they approved the statute so that, should they agree in the future to begin accepting married men as priesthood candidates, the legal obstacle would be removed. Like other Eastern Cathohc churches, the Ruthenian Church has a tradition of both married and celibate clergy in its homeland, near the Carpathian Mountains in western Ukraine. Monastic clergy are

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take effect Sept.

janitors,

Americans who question whether workers need to organize in this country any longer fail to see the true situation, Bishop Skylstad said. "Many migrant farmworkers lack not only a decent wage, health care and retirement benefits, but some live in wretched housing, contend with dangerous machinery, handle hazardous farm chemicals and work long hours," he

Ruthenian

in the United States.

In a letter to his priests the arch-

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annual Labor

legislation governing the

Cathohc Church

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Issuance Of New Ruthenian Church Laws Delayed

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News

14 The Catholic

August 28, 1998

Herald

Diocesan News Briefs Parish Plans "Blast" St. Barnabas Church

—

ARDEN

annual "Blast" for Sept. 20. The event will include food, fun,

plans

its fifth

games for all ages, and a raffle for a fourday cruise to the Bahamas. One-thousand chances will be sold at $5 each. For more information, call (828) 684-6098. Natural Family Planning

riages and deepen their relationships

golf lessons.

concentrating on open and intimate com-

Charismatic Mass

— Marriage Encounter

weekend experience designed

for

married couples to strengthen their mar-

dral Sept. 13 at

at 3 p.m.,

6-8.

the Mass.

—A

free introductory

CHARLOTTE Mass

LAMB

fund-raising annual Operation campaign. Holy Angels, a ministry of the Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina, provides a variety of care to children and adults with severe mental retardation

and

physical handicaps.

Mercy Sisters Receive New Members; Another to Profess Vows

BELMONT — The Sisters of Mercy

of the Americas, Regional

women have become new members. Joann Margaret Ury was formally received at Sacred Heart Convent in Belmont Aug. 7. Jenette Sevillo will be received Sept. 26 at Mercy Heights Convent in Hagatna, Guam. Both begin a period termed an apostolic novitiate. The Sisters of Mercy also announce that SisLisa Atkins will profess final

vows

Sept. 26 in Belmont.

Ultreya

BOONE —

Group reunion Ultreya Elizabeth Church, 259 Pil-

meets at St. grims Way, each first Saturday after the 5:15 p.m. Mass. For details, call the parish office at (828) 284-8338. Natural Family Planning

CHARLOTTE

— The

Couple

CHARLOTTE program

— Retrouvaille

for married couples that brings

ing level, helps couples realize that their

—

Highlights include raffles, rides, bingo,

clowns, food and music.

teen dance

spouses

from 9-1 1:30 a.m. at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 8015 Ballantyne Commons Parkway. Daniel J.

financial firm specializing in

working

with the widowed, facilitates. Future seminars will take place at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 3016 Providence Rd., on Oct. 10 from 9-11:30 a.m.; and at Huntersville United Methodist Church, 100 Ranson Dr., Huntersville, on Nov. 7 from 9-1 1 :30 a.m. To register for any of these seminars, call Sister Therese Galligan, (704) 362-5047, ext. 216, or Caryn Cusick, (704) 362-5047, ext. 276.

Weigh Down Workshop

CHARLOTTE — A

For more information,

or Stacey

Holcomb

Sandin

(336) 274-4424.

call

Michael

(704) 844-8181. For reservations, call Tom or Emilie at

HICKORY

— Bishop William G.

Curlin meets with parents and families of gay and lesbian Catholics to listen to

and personal stories Sept. 6 from 3-5 p.m. in the Catholic Conference Center. For further information, call Sister Judy, (704) 523-0331, or Father Gene McCreesh, (704) 372-6808.

their concerns

Seniors Day of Reflection

HICKORY

— Catholic

seniors are

invited to a day of reflection Oct. 14 at the Catholic Conference Center. Father

Anthony Marcaccio,

priest secretary to

Bishop William G. Curlin,

directs.

call (828)

622-7366.

Police Chief to Address

Hispanic Community

HIGH POINT community

call the parish office at (336)

for anyone interested in learnRoman Catholic Church and who lives in the vicinity of south Iredell County is each Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at St. Therese Church, 217 Brawley School Rd., beginning Sept. 10. For details, call the parish office at (704) 664-3992. Parish "Fiesta" NEWTON St. Joseph Church, on NC 321 in Newton, hosts "Fiesta '98" Aug. 29 beginning at 7 a.m. Included are a yard sale, rides, food, games, entertain-

ing about the

—

ment, petting zoo, crafts, raffles, bingo and a silent auction at 6:30 p.m.

Multicultural Celebration

TAYLORSVILLE Church, 665 Main

Mary Baker, information.

CHARLOTTE Couples married 25 or 50 years in 1998 will be honored at the 19th annual diocesan anniversary Mass and reception on Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. in St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 1400 Suther Rd. Bishop WilUam G. Curhn will preside over the Mass. Call your parish office to be included.

1505 East Kivett Dr., each first Friday 7 p.m. The rosary is prayed at 6:30, and Benediction and adoration foUow the Mass. House of Prayer Retreats "The Servant HOT SPRINGS Leadership of Jesus" is a Sept. 18-20 retreat for men. "God's Spirit in Nature" is a Sept. 28-Oct. 4 retreat including daily prayers and reflection that connect with

Children's Clothing Sale

CLEMMONS

—A

children's fall

and winter clothing sale is Sept. 1 1 from 9 a.m.-l p.m. and Sept. 12 from 9-11 a.m. (with special items at half-price) at Holy Family Church, 4820 Kinnamon Rd.

—

Bazaar

—

Crafters and artisans DENVER needed to create and sell items for Holy Spirit Church's Christmas bazaar Nov. 21. Tables can be rented for $30 each. For details call Eva Ferrara, (704) are

892-4787. Cursillo

Weekend

GREENSBORO — The Men's 50th

Annual Cursillo Weekend is at St. Pius X Church, 2210 N. Elm St., Sept. 17-20. The team is seeking support and active involvement from volunteers. If you are a Cursillista and are interested in supporting through prayer and other means, call Tommy Bamhart at (336) 766-0377.

— Holy

Trinity

sponsors a "multi-

culture night" Sept. 13 at 7 p.m.

The

event includes a buffet for a variety of ethnic food samples, and souvenirs and

from a diversity of countries. Admission is free; participants are asked to bring a favorite ethnic dish or one that artifacts

represents their culture. Call

Nick or more

(828) 635-8371, for

The Catholic News & Herald welcomes parish, school, agency and organews briefs and releases for publication in the Diocesan News Briefs page. Please limit submissions to 200 words. The deadline for the News Briefs page is 10 days before the publication nization

date.

Young Adults

ASHEVILLE

toys and baby equipment will be avail-

Proceeds will benefit parish and community children's programs. Call (336) 945-4948 for more information. Crafters Needed For Christmas

St.,

Around The Diocese

Maternity, infant and children's clothing, able.

— A discussion

program

celebrated at Christ the King Church, at

884-0244.

Catholic Discussion Program

Celebration

—

High

Mass on

Sept. 13 at Christ the King Church, 1505 East Kivett Drive. For more information,

a closing Mass celebrated by Father Mauricio W. West, diocesan vicar general and chancellor. Cost is $10. For reservations and other information, call Sandra Breakfield at (704) 370-3220 Monday-Thursday by Oct. 5. Latin Mass

— A Latin Mass

Quijas,

after the 12:30 p.m.

12- week, Biblebased weight loss seminar begins at St. John Neumann Church, 8451 Idlewild Rd., with a free introductory session Sept. 17 at 7:15 p.m. For more information or to register, call Donna Rayle at (704) 545-8916. Silver & Golden Anniversary

HIGH POINT

— Louis

Point poUce chief, addresses the Hispanic

The

event includes a continental breakfast, lunch, fellowship, faith enrichment, and

House of Prayer.

To register or receive more information,

MOORESVILLE

Bishop Meets Parents, Families For Listening Session

Sept. 12

Taylor, founder of a Charlotte-based

hope, teaches communication on a feel-

problems are not unique, helps couples identify their values and priorities, and teaches couples to start anew. The program begins Oct. 16. For further information, call Rev. Mr. Nick or Irene Fadero in Charlotte, (704) 544-0621, or (800) 470-2230. Parish Carnival CHARLOTTE The annual St. Ann Parish carnival is Sept. 18 from 510 p.m. and Sept. 19 from 11 a.m. -10 p.m. on church grounds, 3635 Park Rd.

4 p.m. Prayer teams meet and a potluck dinner follows

men and women whose

have died

Couple League begins a four-part course on natural family planning Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Matthew Church, 8015 Ballantyne Commons Parkway. For details and to register, call Alex or Maria Muhoz at (704) 849-0891, or Richard or Carmen Cashman at (704) 552-1334. Retrouvaille

Patrick Cathe-

CHARLOTTE — A financial seminar for

Community

of North Carolina announced that two

St.

Spouses

—

celebrated in

Financial Seminar for Surviving

Mines, (828) 258-8807, for reservations

more information. Knights Present Holy Angels Foundation With Check BELMONT The North Carolina Knights of Columbus recently presented a check for $7,500 to Holy Angels Foundation director Lynne Rayburn. The money was raised through the Knights'

— A charismatic

a variety of recreational activities. All retreats are at the Jesuit

from 7:30-9 p.m. at Catholic SoServices, 35 Orange St. Call Ann

ASHEVILLE Sept.

ter

HICKORY a

munications between husband and wife in an atmosphere of trust and confidence. The next weekends are at the Catholic Conference Center Sept. 18-20 and Nov.

session on natural family planning cial

Marriage Encounter

1 8. Antique and classic automobiles will be at the carnival all day Sept. 19, and Charlotte team mascots will be on hand at lunch time. Raffle prizes include vacations, airline tickets and

will take place Sept.

— A group

Culvem

Ministry

for young adults aged 20-40 meets at St. Eugene each third Saturday after the 5:30 p.m. Mass. Young adults

Church,

from

Asheville-area parishes are invited.

all

St.,

GREENSBORO — The young adult ministry at Our Lady of Grace Church Helen's House on parish grounds, 2205 West Market St., each first and Sunday of the month after the 7 p.m. Mass. For more information, call Julia

meets third at

(336) 856-9664.

—

WINSTON-SALEM A young adults group for men and women in their 20s and 30s meets regularly at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 1919 S. Main St. For details, call Jonathan Lehman at (336) 760-0651. RCIA Commission Presents Workshops The RCIA Commission of the Diocese of Charlotte recently conducted workshops on Christian initiation at Sacred Heart Church in Bumsville, St. Paul the Apostle Church in Greensboro, St. Barnabas Church in Arden, and St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Charlotte. Participants, numbering about 115, were parish coordinators and team members involved in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, the process through which men and women enter the Catholic Church. Included were segments devoted to discernment, sponsors, prayer, the lectionary cycle and planning retreats. The commission comprises eight clergy and laypeople involved in

RCIA

in the diocese.

World And National News —

NCAA

Division I board of directors voted Aug. 1 1 to amend legislation requiring championship play on Sundays. Reinstatement of the "BYU rule" allows schools with written policies against Sunday competition for reUgious reasons to inform a particular sports committee before championship competition begins. The championship schedule will then be adjusted to accommodate that institution. However, as part of the amendment to proposal 98-32, the board established a waiver process for sports committees to appeal the rule if they believe the success of the championship might be compromised. On April 22, the Division 1 board of directors voted to eliminate the BYU rule, which allowed schools to avoid scheduling

Vietnamese Vigil Vietnamese-American Catholics pray below an image of Our Lady of La Vang on the

NCAA

Beatification

Croatia

coming

Vietnam.

make him worthy altar of the

that

for elevation to the

Blessed in the Catholic.

Church, that have very powerful

signifi-

cance and messages for the present church and general society of our homeland," said Bishop Antun Skorcevic of Pozega, general secretary of the Croatian bishops' conference. He spoke Aug. 14 at a news conference where the letter was

a spirit of love

and sharing.

high time for us to remember those

in several city parishes with a

who

are in great difficulty and to con-

sign and a column by Havana Cardinal Jaime Ortega Alamino. "From now on, this will be a regular publication that will exist as a permanent contact between the chancery and Catholics in the city," said

Archbishop Cheong said in an Aug. 15 message for the feast of the Assumption. His remarks were reported by UCA News, an Asian church news agency based in Thailand. Archbishop Cheong' s message touched on various national concerns. Early August floodsole them,"

The pope is scheduled to visit Croatia Oct. 2-4. The planned beatifica-

cluding the Seoul area,

tion of Cardinal Stepinac has caused pro-

people dead or missing and up to 150,000

because he initially supported the puppet regime established by the Nazis

displaced or homeless.

issued.

test

ing in various parts of the country, in-

U.S.

World War 11. Church Sees Tragedy In Oregon's First

Assisted Suicide Stats

PORTLAND, Ore. (CNS)

—A

left

more than 240

Churches Set To Tackle

Global Warming Issue (CNS) Cathobe among Americans of many

Croatia during

U.S.

—

WASHINGTON lics will

state

agency's announcement that 10 people have died after requesting assisted sui-

Oregon law "confirms the on which the practice of medi-

cide under

new

"It is

denominations involved

in a strategy to

India's Uttar Pradesh state. to the

than

Hindu holy place of

ticipating for at least a while. Catholics

care has been abused by the violation of

organize interfaith efforts in nine

medical ethics in the killing of terminally ill persons by their physicians," said an

Aug. 18 statement from the Portlandbased conference, which represents Oregon's Catholic bishops. "We pray for

tal

leaders in

religious environmental leaders to

licit

the souls of the deceased," the statement

hill

"We

pray also for the physicians

and others

who assisted in these suicides may reconsider their profes-

said.

that they

sional ethics

and

their participation in

these deaths."

Seoul Archbishop Asks Korean Catholics To Aid Flood Victims SEOUL, South Korea (CNS)

—

Midwest

conference

interfaith climate

and a lot of counseling. I've got the basics you'd have in any parish," said Father Hogan, who for most of the year is the "pastor" for a tight-knit

of Catholics and others

community

who work in the

nation's circuses. Father Hogan, a priest

New

of the Archdiocese of Boston,

U.S. Catholic Conference. But to the

Religious Urged To Integrate Social Mission In Parish Life

MILWAUKEE

Delhi, Aug. 18. "The church

prays for the souls of those

who perished

(CNS)

—

The

church's social mission needs to be in-

change

conference spokesman, Father John Vallamattam. He added that most of the dead were "poor villagers and devout Hindus." Father Vallamattam blamed il-

of social development and world peace for the U.S. bishops told men and women religious meeting in Milwaukee. "The social mission (of the church) helps the parish do more and be more," said John Carr. "We need to integrate, not isolate our social mission." Carr addressed one of the 13 workshops at the triennial joint meeting of the Conference of Major Superiors of Men and the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, held Aug. 20-23 in Milwau-

for

—A

— Father

tegrated into parish

mount campaign to go beyond the conference. Havana Catholic Paper Publishes First Edition In Two Years

(CNS)

cus.

in the natural calamity," said a bishops'

environmenthe region and to prepare

HAVANA

Mass. (CNS)

Hogan's parish is a five-ring cirLiterally. "I do weddings, baptisms

states.

also scheduled for Oct. 25-

Columbus, Ohio,

Needs Of Circus Family

DALTON, Jerry

cus industry, he's their parish priest. "Circus folks are a very family-oriented, closed community. They've been burnt by the stereotype, so they tend to be leery of 'townies' on the outside," he said during a summer visit to the American Legion grounds in Dalton.

headed," the Oregon Catholic Conference said. "Sadly the ministry of health

in mediat-

Spiritual

expressed condolences after more than 225 people, including Hindu pilgrims, were killed in a landslide in northern

along the Indian-Chinese border, were feared killed when a landslide struck Malpa village, about 175 miles northeast

Midwest

Tend To

by the

being caused by the emission

are part of an effort in the

Priests, Sisters

nearly 4,000 Catholic workers in the cir-

bishops as a conference will not be par-

been involved

ing international disputes.

Catholic Bishops' Conference of India

Kailash-Mansarovar, a mountainous area

the

techni-

60 pilgrims

say

make

The San Egidio Commu-

gradual warming of the Earth that scien-

of greenhouses gases. Although the U.S.

first.

cally an itinerant chaplain paid

—

tackle the issue of global warming, the

tists

did not

saying he wanted the pope

Indian Bishops Express Condolences For Landslide Victims NEW DELHI, India (CNS) The

cine and the doctor-patient relationship

'tragic path

pope.

de-

Eduardo Meza, editor of Aqui la Iglesia. He said Aqui la Iglesia will be distributed on a monthly basis in all Catholic parishes in Havana.

in southern Poland.

letter public,

nity often has

Korea with

camp

letter for the

which appeared once in early 1996 as the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Havana, was distributed Aug. 16

Seoul has appealed to Catholics to help victims of the flood disaster in South

God

former Auschwitz

Meanwhile, the Polish government announced Aug. 18 that it had canceled the lease on the land, taking legal control of the site in an effort to end the quarrel. Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi Meir Yisrael Lau met with a group of priests from the Rome-based San Egidio Community in Jerusalem Aug. 18 and handed them a

concentration

to read

this letter,

Israel's

activists next to the

tion of Aqui la Iglesia (Here, the Church),

emphasize

—

Pope John Paul

of the IVIarian

Archbishop Nicholas Cheong Jin-suk of

"With

pastoral visit.

(CNS)

crosses being erected by Polish Catholic

a two-day

apparition

the Croatian bishops wish to

the qualities of the Servant of

JERUSALEM

for help in solving the dispute over

celebration marking the 200th anniversary

cation of controversial Cardinal Alojzije

up-

bear for their children."

plaining the significance of the beatifi-

II's

to bless

and overcome by the suffering they

chief rabbis appealed to

Croatian bishops released a letter ex-

Stepinac during Pope John Paul

Mary

mothers, especially those wearied by

life

Conception in Washington Aug. 21.

—

(CNS)

asks

"all

Thousands gathered

on Sundays. Croatian Bishops Stress Importance

Of Cardinal's

tariat for the Liturgy,

Chief Rabbis Appeal To Pope For End To Crosses Dispute

teams from competing

ZAGREB,

Sept. 7, the vigil of the feast of the birth of Mary, to Sept. 15, the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. At least one of the nine days is likely to coincide with debate in the U.S. Senate on overriding President Clinton's veto last October of the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act. The House overrode the veto July 23 by a 296-132 vote. The "9 Days for Life" novena, prepared by Father James Moroney, executive director of the U.S. bishops' Secre-

steps of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate

for

championship games on Sundays. Schools such as Mormon-run Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, pro-

Herald 15

Briefs

Rule Requiring Championship Play On Sundays Overturned SUPERIOR, Wis. (CNS) The

hibit their sports

The Catholic News

August 28, 1998

Catholic

publication that disappeared two years

ago after its first issue reappeared in midAugust with the promise of becoming a "regular voice for the Catholic Church" in the capital city of Havana. A new edi-

logging for landsHdes in the state's

villages and said the disaster was man-made. People and governments

should ensure "that they do not upset nature in any way," he added.

Novena For

Life Part Of Efforts Against Partial-Birth Abortion WASHINGTON (CNS) Catho-

—

lics

throughout the United States are be-

ing asked to join in a novena for

life

from

lated, the secretary

kee.

life,

not further iso-

16 The Catholic

News

& Herald

August 28, 1998

Catholic Colleges Listed Among Best Christian Colleges WASHINGTON

— High

(CNS)

now have one more book to consult for advice on

applying for loans and on what to pack

school seniors and their parents

for the dorm.

the best colleges across the country.

The descriptions of the 87 colleges include statistics such as enrollment fig-

guide called "America's Best Christian Colleges 1999," published by John Culler & Sons in Camden, S.C, lists and describes 87 colleges, including 18 Catholic institutions.

Also making the list were 19 Bapschools, 11 United Methodist

tist

schools, and a handful each of Lutheran,

Presbyterian, Mennonite, United

Church

ure; student/faculty ration; percentage of

faculty with doctorates; in-state/out-ofstate mix of student body; tuition fees, names of the president and admissions officer; and address and phone number. There are also campus photos and a description of the school provided by the

institution itself

nominational and other faith-based colleges. The Quakers, Reorganized Latter-

Miss Teen USA, Vanessa Minnillo

(right), talks to

reporters alongside

Jennifer Gilliam. Minnillo, a senior at Bishop England High School S.C., won the teen pageant over 51 other contestants.

runner-up Charleston,

first

Catholic High School Student

Crowned Miss Teen USA By

NANCY CZABALA

Charleston, she

active in sports and

day Saints and Free Methodists each had one school on the list. The selected schools were chosen from a national survey of 1,658 colleges and universities and based on the high school grade point average and scores from the Scholastic Aptitude Test and College Testing Service Exam. According to the book's introduction, there is no measure to determine that a college or university is Christian.

—A

takes part in the school's Christian Stu-

At face value,

vibrant senior at a Charleston Catholic high school was crowned Miss Teen USA 1998 Aug. 17 in Shreveport, La. The Miss Teen USA pageant had been scheduled to air the same day, but was postponed to Aug. 18, due to Presi-

dents Ministering Creatively program, Habitat for Humanity and the Special Olympics. She is also a member of the National Honor Society and the Junior Beta Club. As she arrived home at the Charles-

to tell the difference

dent Clinton's address. Vanessa Minnillo, 17, won out over the other 51 contestants, as she answered interview questions and displayed her poise in the bathing suit and evening gown competitions, all while

ton International Airport Aug. 19, the teen-ager walked off the plane, on which she said she was bumped up to first class, to TV cameras and cheers

CHARLESTON,

S.C.

(CNS)

having fun.

student at Bishop England High

School

scholarship

Charleston, she received money and a year's contract

with a talent agency, a total of cash and prizes worth about $150,000. After graduating in the spring, Minnillo is headed for college, but she says of her future, "Maybe the big screen one day." A member of St. Joseph's Parish in

from hometown

fans.

amazing," said Minnillo, who added that all the excitement of the "It's

week began

it could be hard between public and

notes,

why

a pro-

it.

For example, the University of Notre^

Dame's

description notes the college's

high emphasis on athletics, but it also says, "There is so much more to Notre Dame than sports."

The Catholic colleges

listed include

Bellarmine College, Louisville, Ky; Benedictine College, Atchison, Kan.; Carroll College, Helena, Mont.; Gannon University, Erie, Pa.; Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles; Marquette University, Milwaukee; Mercyhurst College, Erie; Mount Marty College, Yankton, S.D.; Providence College, Providence, R.I.; Rockhurst College, Kansas City,

Mo.

when both might have chapels on campus or offer religion courses. What sets the schools apart, it

St. Bonaventure University, St. Bonaventure, N.Y.; St. Martin's College, Lacey, Wash.; Santa Clara University,

empha-

Santa Clara, Calif.; Spring HiU College, Mobile, Ala.; University of Mary, Bismark, N.D.; University of Notre

Christian colleges

says,

that "Christian colleges

and teachings of Jesus Christ as an important part of the education of size the life

the total person."

The book also answers

specific ques-

tions regarding Christian colleges, such as:

Are students required

gious services? No. Are that

Dame, Notre Dame, Ind.; University of San Francisco, San Francisco; and Villanova University, Villanova, Pa.

to attend reli-

all

faculty

bers of a Christian college

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spective student should choose

of Christ, Assemblies of God, interde-

mem-

members of

colleges

than public colleges

strict

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of,

denomination? No. Are Christian

1999,

Sons, at (803) 432-2001.

and universities? Maybe yes and maybe no.

The book even

offers guidelines

year.

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