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Bishop Jugis, other

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bishops send letter

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immigration

CHARLOTTE

CINDY WOODEN

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ISTANBUL, Turkey

pope continued his four-day p in Turkey, he had admitted would be largely symbolic, nsisting of outreach to the untry's

Muslim

told

"We must

not

porters,

Bishop Jugis, along with Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Atlanta, Ga.; Bishop Robert J. Baker of Charleston, S.C.; Bishop J. Kevin Boland of Savannah, Ga.; and Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Raleigh

Rome

Pope Benedict

aggerate; one carmot expect eat results in just three days, le

value (of the trip)

— Bishop

Jugis joined bishops

at a national level.

majority.

the plane from

28,

of the Province of Atlanta in a letter to Congress urging the passage of "comprehensive and fair" immigration reform

— As

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Congress on

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would

signed the

letter to the senators

of e encounters themselves, of counters in friendship and

respective states.

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strong belief that "immigration

symbolic, the

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first

and representatives for

fruit

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flag while greeting guests outside the

House

of the Virgin

Mary

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—

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held outside Fort Benning Nov.

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Nov. 17-19 in Columbus, Ga. They were at the 1 7th annual protest demanding the U.S. government close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, housed at Fort Benning. Local police estimated

were between 15,000 and 16,000 people at this year's demonstrations; organizers put

of the Berrigan Peace and Justice Community, Pax Christi at St.

the

Murphy

'With great promise' Pope, Anglican leader

pledge friendship while recognizing differences

CINDY WOODEN

CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

that there

Mary Darlene Horton, members

William Church Courtesy Photo

died at the hands of

Believing their collective

See BORDER, page 8

Parishioners take part in annual Fort

who

dignity and human of every person."

The pope celebrated Mass outside the house.

Demonstration of faith

funeral procession

human

rights

Pope Benedict XVI holds a Turkish

-Urns

a moral concern, impacting

the

ligious affairs directorate.

See TURKEY, page 7

their

The bishops expressed

eech in Turkey came in an Idress at the government's

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VATICAN CITY "journey

—

The of friendship"

nonviolent gospel of Jesus

Roman Catholics and Anglicans will continue even though the path toward full

See SOA, page 5

See PLEDGE, page 6

number at 18,000 to 22,000. "I

came

to witness to the

between

and Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hayesville, were

among

the thousands

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December

Herald

Current and upcoming topics from around the world to your own backyard

In Brief

law having an affect on diplomaq

CANCER

(CNS)

— Though

has plenty of weaknesses and flaws, the system put in place by a 1998 law to it

monitor and protect religious fi-eedom internationally has begun to change how the United States and other countries approach religious rights, said panelists at a Washington forum Nov. 20. Among the problems of trying to protect religious rights abroad, according to forum speakers, are too little emphasis on advocacy as opposed to sanctions in the current diplomacy system, and a risk of other countries misunderstanding the U.S. poHcy's goals. The law that created the independent U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom also set a formal approach for evaluating how countries treat religious rights and established a State Department office to oversee how diplomats deal with the issue. The State Department now prepares an aimual report on religious freedom

Diocesan planner CNS

Hossam Haick scientist

seen

a lab at

was awarded a $2.26

smell cancer

tlie Israel Institute

million

of Technology

Haifa, Israel, Nov. 14.

The

its

JERUSALEM (CNS)

—

Four

completing his postdoctoral research in chemistry and chemical engineering at the California Institute

of Technology, Hossam Haick had just gotten used to the idea of heading

own

his

little

lab

when he became

recipient of the largest

the

European Union

grant given to an Israeli scientist.

within five years; the ability to distinguish

Haick, a 31 -year-old Catholic resident of Haifa who grew up in Nazareth, was given the grant of $2.26

location and stages of the cancer will take

million to develop nanometric devices to

staff to include

sniff out cancer like an "electric nose."

as chemical, electrical

The devices will be about 100,000 times smaller than the diameter of a hair,

who

said.

Haick

a researcher and senior

longer to develop. is

currently doubling his lab

10 chemists as well

engineers fi-om Israel, will

work

and material Europe and Asia

in the three

new

establishing and directing.

should be

labs he

The

labs

working order by January,

lecturer in the chemical engineering

department and the Russell Berrie Nanotechnology Institute, both at

Haick also said he hopes that through his scientific work and

the Israel Institute of Technology, or

relationships he and his mostly Jewish

Technion, in Haifa.

colleagues can be role models on

With the

grant,

Haick hopes

to create nanometric devices sensitive

enough

people with cancer as well as detect the stages and location of about 90 percent of cancerous diseases by smelling people's breath. to sniff out

"It is the first

time in Israeli academia

one has gotten such a large grant. It is considered very prestigious, and it is a good starting point for my new academic that

career," said Haick.

"On

the other hand,

now

feel a big

available in the parking garage

more information,

call

—

working model to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy patients

you and your family on end-of-life by an open discussion.

(803) 548-3356.

to create a

said.

pen

or causing "systematic, ongoing

pj,:

liber1|

(uec

egregious" violations of religious

currently established, the

agencies that can act to protect religic

have "neither the resources, bureaucratic clout nor the willpower

jjtit

rights

stand against abusers, said

Thomas

iiate

tins

former director of the State Departmer,

|,at

religious fi-eedom office. (

But Farr cited "significant releases" and improvements

some

priso^

in h*

countries treat religious minorit

jjiii

f|ie

jati(

The S'" St Department announced Nov. 13 Vietnam had been dropped from as signs of the law's success.

administration's

list

of "countries

particular concern" because of revisicligu

of official policy on religious

fi-eedoraj

— Mercy

Sister

Ann Marie

Will

^ *

"')'''

discussion featuring

next to The Green. For

... inexpensive ... device that can be used by every interested physician and clinic." Haick hopes his team will be able

against countries found to be allowi,

Free parking

a portable

mbo

Center at Queen of the Apostles Church, ? N. Main St. A simplicity meal will be seri 6-6:45 p.m. No pre-registration needed

—

decisions, followed

on my shoulders," he said. Haick said his "vision is to develop

diplomatic sanctions that can be U5

will

plus representatives of health care providers

responsibility

after

which its members are concerned. The law provided for economic

(jted

CHARLOTTE VICARIATE CHARLOTTE An End-Of-Life

will aid

months

ab(,

Advent Supper-Study SeA guiding participants through "Praying W Catherine McAuley," a spiritual guidebook on founder of the Sisters of Mercy. The series ^ meet Dec. 6 and 13, 6-7:30 p.m., in the Kov^

Ray Farris, attorney; Dr. Alex Sanchez; and Karen Walto, RN;

wins grant for devices to find cancer

select countries

will speak at the

Issues Roundtable will be held at St. Peter Church, 507 S. Tryon St., Dec. 6, 7-9 p.m. in Biss Hall.

Catholic scientist

issues reports

BELMONT

Catholic

stage and location.

each country, while the commissi

GASTONIA VICARIATE

PHOTO BY Debbie Hill

European Union grant to develop nanometric devices that would

people's breath and determine

Israeli

fsnf

Panelists say '98 religious freedom WASHINGTON

SNIFFING OUT

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CHARLOTTE The 17th Annual National Night of Prayer for Life will take place at St. Patrick Cathedral, 1621 Dilworth Road East, Dec. 8 following the 7:30 p.m. Mass. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be available until 1 1 p.m. For more information, call Tina Witt at (704) 846-7361. CHARLOTTE

Church, 507 South Tryon

CHARLOTTE

—

St.

Gabriel Church, 3016

Providence Rd., will present a bilingual Christmas program, Las Posadas, Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. This traditional Hispanic family festivital

a re-enactment of the Holy Family's search for lodging in Bethlehem. For more information, call the church office at (704) 364-543 1

CHARLOTTE— All Polish-speaking Catholics are invited to a

Dennis Teall-Fleming

call

(704) 825-9600, ext. 26, or e-mail

Mass

Polish

at St.

Matthew

Church, 8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy., Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. The celebrant will be Father Marcin Zahuta. Confession will be available from 1:30 p.m. For more information call Elizabeth Spytkowski at (704) 948-1678.

yahoo.com.

BELMONT

—

Belmont Abbey College,

Belmont-Mt. Holly Rd., will host a free Ad'^ Morning of Reflection in the Haid Ballroom Eiptlyoi 9, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Professor David Pitt V (tjoi present "Cradle and Cross: A Paschal Celebraf of the Incarnation" and Benedictine Father DaP"! Brown, will present "A Christmas Look at Prologue of John's Gospel." Mass will foil in the basilica at 11a.m. with mid-day prayeAlfiyi 11:45 a.m. Reservations are requested by call ORy

(704) 825-6777.

GREENSBORO VICARIATE HIGH POINT — Immaculate

• Heart of

ibi

Church, 4145 Johnson St., hosts Hope Of See *m Everyone Again (HOSEA), a program to in^ it Catholics who have distanced themselves from Km Catholic Church to return. This small group m^ iSR Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., through Dec. 19, to disc various issues and concerns and to receive paste contact Larry

Kwan at (336) 688-1220.

—

GREENSBORO

of Catholic Women Dec.

aiK

and guidance. For more informatH

referrals

2-4 p.m.,

SBI

The Greensboro Cow^fiHei will

at the

have a Christmas

Hly

Knights of Columbus

2780 Horse Pen Creek Rd. For more informatifrrt

Carmen Wood

call

(336) 545-9266.

—

GREENSBORO

St.

Pius

Church

^„, „ .,

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DEC.

how

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between the two communities can be built through mutual respect, understanding, cooperation and, above

'f'

teallfleminj|),'SBi

Eucharistic Adoration will be

offered every Friday, Dec. 8-22, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at St. Peter

more information,

•

NUMBER;

relations

all,

science. "I believe that science

has a kind of

unifying power that can bring people fi-om

and nationalities together in one place, working with each other and understanding each other," he said. His current team includes Muslim and Christian Israeli Arabs, Russian immigrants and Israeli Jews. different religions

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OM THE VATICAN

Pope urges

atican laments failure to restrict ROME

—

(CNS)

VATICAN CITY (CNS)

The Vatican

lented the failure of parties to a U.N.

to agree

ity

restricting the use

bombs. Archbishop Silvano Tomasi, Vatican resentative to U.N. agencies in leva, said the failure to achieve an cement has "left a real disappointment he expectations of many people v^^ho that it could have provided a good and quate response to the humanitarian icems posed by these w^eapons." ster

many years.

threat for

Benedict

because they are easily attracted to the bomblets' bright, colorful casings,

mistaking the volatile explosives for toys.

some parts of Iraq,

the report said,

humanitarian impact of cluster munitions

leva on the Convention on Certain

demands "an urgent response." He said it was regrettable

would lead

ban on ster munitions and, in the meantime, called for a moratorixun on their use. Typically, cluster bombs open in lair and scatter dozens or hundreds mbmunitions over a wide area. Some ^ Is do not explode and can remain a to a

Pope

community

to increase efforts to find

a cure for

HIV/AIDS and

discrimination.

Children are especially vulnerable

ing at the end of a 10-day meeting in

The Vatican has long supported

—

on the international

people infected by the virus from

The archbishop spoke Nov. 17

;otiations that

called

Britain-based Handicap International.

75-80 percent of all casualties are caused by unexploded cluster submimitions. Archbishop Tomasi said the

iventional Weapons.

XVI

The majority of people killed or maimed by cluster munitions are civilians, according to a recent report by the

"is so serious" that the issue

that the nations at the

meeting could not

formulate a mandate on the issue.

who

to protect

The pope made the appeal at the end of his Nov. 26 Angelus in St. Peter's Square to mark World AIDS Day Dec. 1 Nearly 40 million adults and children are living with HIV, and new infections on the rise in many countries, according to a recent report by the Joint are

U.N. Program on HIV/AIDS and the World Health Organization. This year 4.3 million people have contracted the virus and 2.9 million people died of AIDS-related illnesses, the report said.

The head of Handicap International's Policy Unit, Stan Brabant,

attended

Pope Benedict

said he

ADDS Day would promote

hoped World

a greater sense

the U.N. meeting, said the conference

of "responsibility in curing the disease

because any agreement needs the consensus of all 99 member nations that signed the convention.

discrimination against those who have been

failed

as well as in the

hif '

commitment

by the virus that causes

to avoid all

the disease.

In a separate address, the pope called for all people struggling with infectious Dol, i\

22 10 N. Elm

kshops for

St.,

women

are sponsoring a series

called

be held on the

;ions will

Wisdom of Women. first

Thursday of

month, 9:30-11 a.m. in the parish center. The ip will

facilitated

by parishioner and

life

Lucy Wellmaker. The purpwse of the group

and a space for women to better lect with their inner wisdom and move forward heir journey in life. For more information or egister call Lucy (336) 632-1940 or e-mail ;hw@lucywellmaker.com. create a time

— The Reemployment Support

'liENSBORO

Paul the Apostle Church will meet 14, 7:30-9 p.m., in Room 8 of the Parish

up of .

ently out of

work or looking

make a

career

us for encouragement, support cind

ige, join

Jjrmative topics to help you in your job search. Oi

more information,

call

Colleen Assal

(336)

-4696, ext. 226.

KORY VICARIATE

4 KORY — The Crib at Greccio, a re-enactment Francis of Assisi's

nativity event

first live

Mass, will be held at the Catholic Conference 1551 Trinity Ln., Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. iciscan Father Linus DeSantis will celebrate an Tictional Mass. Children may bring a shepherd ume or use one provided by the secular ter,

K ,if

)ciscans.

J tin, 55

Seniors ages 55 and up

217 Brawley School Rd., the second Saturday of each

are invited to St. Therese Church,

month following

Games

Mass for Senior games and a potluck

HIV/AIDS,

the pastoral approach to the treatment of infectious diseases.

People affected by such "repugnant pathologies" are often marginalized or humiliated, and their "deplorable situation" is made worse by "the inequality of social and economic conditions," the pope said.

The indifference, exclusion and rejection victims

of infectious diseases

sometimes face can also stem from people's obsession with "the image given in the media of men and women who are mostly concerned about their own physical

beauty, health" and vitality, he said.

called on Catholics "to respond

with concrete efforts" that promote dignity

and help make policies more equitable and at the service of those in need. Resources dedicated to medical research must be distributed more fairly, he said, and basic living conditions must

improve

emergence and

to "stop the

spread of infectious diseases." In his Nov. 23 address at the Vatican conference. Cardinal Javier Lozano Barragan, head of the Pontifical Council for Health Care Ministry, said Catholic

treated with love and respect.

health care workers have the model

Illnesses such as "leprosy, the plague, tuberculosis, AIDS and Ebola

the sick with sincere love and mercy.

evoke tragic scenes of pain and fear," he said Nov. 24 in an address to participants of a Nov. 23-25 Vatican conference on

Authentic solidarity, in fact, demands giving of oneself totally to the other despite the risks, he said.

of Jesus to emulate

in reaching out to

the 5:30 p.m.

Night, featuring

diimer. Call Barbara Daigler at (704)

662-9752

for details.

WINSTON-SALEM VICARIATE WINSTON-SALEM A C;;rw?was

A giving tree of stars

—

SFO,

For more information, call John (828) 323-7820 or Frank Cogger,

Creche, a

Our Lady qf Mercy Church confirmation candidates Franciscan tradition, will be enacted by the

Dec. 17 at 4 p.m. in the lower parking level behind the church, 1730 Link Rd. Refreshments will be served following the enactment. For

more information,

It.

—

diseases, such as

AIDS

St.

A Center, 2715 Horse Pen Creek Rd. If you are (

second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at St. Therese Church, 217 Brawley School Rd. We draw strength fi'om others' experience of loss and grief For more information, call Joy at (704) 664-3992.

MOORESVILLE

community

to increase efforts to cure

bombs

uster

international

call Betti

Longinotti at (336)

725-3751 ore-mail bssf_sfo@yahoo.com.

WINSTON-SALEM hosts a Wednesday

—

The Spirit of Assisi Lunch & Speaker Series

each Wednesday, 12:30-1:15 p.m., at the Fatima Chapel, 211 W. Third St. Sister Geri Rogers will present "Mary: Model of Faith" Dec. 6. The sacrament of reconciliation will be offered at 12 p.m. in the chapel. For more information and to RSVP, call Sister Kathy Ganiel at (336) 624-1971 ore-mail kganiel@triad.rr.com.

>,at(828) 320-0921.

4lSBURY VICARIATE -ISBURY

—

Our Lady Rosary Makers of

Heart Church, 128 N. Fulton St., are ing cord rosaries for the missions and the jjJtary. The group meets the first Tuesday of •ed

month

in the

church office conference room,

more information, call Cathy him at (704) 636-6857 or Joan Kaczmarezyk at 0 797-8405. a.m. For

ORES VILLE

— A Support Group for Parents

Have Lost a Child of any Age meets

your parish or school sponsoring a

free event

open

Deadline for

all

to the general public?

submissions

Diocesan Planner

calen(Jar

for the

Submit

writing to

Karen A. Evans at

kaevans@charlottediocese.org or fax to (704)

CNS

prior to

desired publication date (Fridays).

Jim Cafarelli, chairman of the "Pick-A-Star"

by the parish's social ministry in

the following events:

office,

need through the purchase

encourage generosity to the

the

program

attaches paper ornaments to a Christmas tree

370-3382.

Bishop Peter J. Jugis will participate

piscopal

10 days

at SS. Philip

PHOTO BY Gregory A. Shemitz, Long Island

and James Church

in St.

CAmouc

James,

N.Y.,

the church vestibule Nov. 26. The program, coordinated

gives parishioners an opportunity to serve individuals and families

of gifts listed

less fortunate

on the ornaments. "Pick-A-Star" and have become popular

many

similar activities that

parishes during Advent.

Vatican liturgist stresses precision of language at Mass

—

ST. LOUIS (CNS) Catholics should pray at IVlass in words that precisely

Cardinal Arinze, prefect of the Vatican

convey the meaning and reverence the

the Sacraments.

Congregation for Divine Worship and

ft »\

— 8:45 a.m.

Dec. 12

iary with Latin class ^ ed

irlotte

Catholic High School

— 11:30 a.m.

Sisters of .

Mercy 175th anniversary

— 10 a.m.

cesan Foundation meeting loiic

Conference Center, Hickory

when

they wrote

said Nov.

Belmont

Vatican

Dec. 25

"Language is not everj^hing. But it is one of the most important elements that need attention for good and faith-

church fathers intended

those prayers. Cardinal Francis Arinze, a

— 12 a.m.

Midnight St. Patrick

IVIass

Cathedral, Charlotte

liturgist,

filled liturgical

1 1

celebrations," said

said his purpose

was not

to call

for the universal reinstitution of the Latin

Mass. Rather, he wanted to instill an appreciation of the language of the Latin Mass, warn of translations that might be harmful and extol the unifying aspect Latin still offers the church, he said.

4 The

Catholic

News &

Herald

December

AROUND THE DIOCESE

Praying for

life

Night of prayer for

be held in parishes around dicoese

life

—

CHARLOTTE

The National

of unity"

designated for each time zone, so parishes in the four U.S. time

Night of Prayer for Life will be held in nine parishes in the Diocese of Charlotte. The Dec. 8-9 event is a pro-life prayer service consisting of exposition and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament,

zones can be linked in prayer at the same time. For the Eastern Time zone, the hour is

However, due to unique schedules and conditions, some parishes may

and benediction.

adjust the schedule of the service.

evening,

this

assemble to

and

sisters

—

Nadol, director of the Catholic Social Services' Respect Life Office in the Diocese of Charlotte.

the feast of the Immaculate Conception,

Dec. 9,

and continue

until

a.m. on Dec.

when Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared

to St. Juan

Diego

Mexico.

However, times

of Prayer for Life runs 9 p.m., Deo. 8, untiH a.m., Dec.

may vary for participating

churches. Please

call

the church

the schedule.

"hour

Participating parishes in the Diocese of Charlotte area:

— (336) 778-0600; Dec. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Monroe — (704) 289-2773 James Church, Concord — (704) 720-0600 - (704) 545-1224 Luke Church, Mint Matthew Church, Charlotte — (704) 543-7677; Dec. 9 p.m.-12 a.m. — Mark Church, Huntersville 8 a.m. Dec. 9 (704) 948-0231; Dec. 8 Philip the Apostle Church, (704) 872-2579 Pius X Church, Greensboro — (336) 272-4681 Thomas Aquinas Church, Charlotte — (704) 549-1607 Holy Family Church, Clemmons

years, this event has

brought believers into the presence of our Eucharist and our Blessed Mother to pray for an end to the tragedy of abortion," said Father Frank Pavone, national director of Priests for Life. "Such activity on the part of God's people is a fulfillment of our Holy Father's call in 'The Gospel of Life,' as well as the call of our U.S. bishops, to have more fervent, regular prayer on behalf of life," he said.

most vulnerable brothers the unborn," said Maggi

Parishes begin the service at 9 p.m.

many

"For

ask God's help and forgiveness for sins against our

The National Night

12-1 a.m.

recitation of the rosary, silent meditation

"On

WANT TO GO?

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Hie

St. St.

onyii 1

Hill

St.

until

8 a.m.

Statesville

St. St. St.

Those who make a difference Scripture and song Qoncert combines sacred music, community

Holy Angels holds annual employee awards banquet

BELMONT — Holy Angels honored and thanked

BY In the future, the

given to those who embody Withers' compassionate care for others. Holy Angels also remembered Dr.

employees during the 1 8th armual Employee Appreciation and Awards Banquet in Belmont Nov. 17. Holy Angels is a private, nonprofit its

corporation providing residential services

and programs for children and adults with varying degrees of mental retardation and

some of whom

physical disabilities,

medically

are

fragile.

In celebration of

Holy Angels' 50th

anniversary year, Regina Moody, president

and CEO, announced the establishment of two new awards, the Presidential Award for Excellence and the Beth Withers "Make a Difference" Award. The Presidential Award for Excellence was presented to Lynne Reybum, Holy Angels Foundation vice president, for extraordinary efforts and

2002 Holy

Morrow

Spirit

Award,

was presented

Adell Taylor, a Holy Angels health care

The award was named honor of Holy Angels' first resident.

technician.

Also

presented

were

residents can live out their lives here at

Holy Angels," she

Martin, direct service professionals.

that our

said.

The Beth Withers "Make who worked at Holy Angels in

annual

St.

Cecilia Sing, a concert, choral

festival or prayer event

States

all

held in churches

across the United

who

present a

family," according to the

J ^% %

site

of the

National Association of Pastoral Musicians,

call

the concert.

The concert names for Jesus

at the basilica featuki

— Author of

Salvati

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innual Fort Benning protest found the whole thing

"I just

SOA, from page 1

inspiring, that people are concerned

about human rights, especially in the Americas," Sister Martin said. "I'm prayerfully concerned for those

I said Pat

irist,"

The ronym

Mahon.

institute is

—

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whose military was formed

—

2001 to replace the School of the nericas (SOA) as a training ground

law enforcement and officials from Latin America and

who are so passionate that they're willing to get arrested.

On Nov.

/ilian

More than a dozen other protests were Id across Latin America in conjunction

large white crosses bearing victims'

one at Fort Benning. Theyearlydemonstrations,sponsored

carried during a fimeral procession for

the victims.

There-- was also a two-hour-long

th the

reading of victims' names.

SOA Watch, are held on a weekend in

id-November yw. sir

commemorate

the

16, 1989, murder of six Jesuits, housekeeper and her daughter by

In 1990 a congressional task force that five of the nine soldiers

rested for the killings lining at

had received

SOA.

Maryknoll Father Roy Bourgeois, !a|

ex-U.S. Marine and Vietnam veteran,

unded

SOA Watch

director.

1990 and serves

ministered in Bolivia

uring the dictatorship of SOA graduate ill

ago Banzer in the 1970s," according to

4 )A Watch's Web site. SOA Watch says many SOA alumni

—

roughout Latin America ose trained since the 1960s niten implicated in torture iii

mama in the

was

like the Litany

Mahon

of the Saints,"

said, explaining that the

names were chanted

in the

same way as

that litany.

chiefly

— have

and other

Western Hemisphere Institute, Congress mandated that it include at least eight hours of human

reopened

first

established in

rights training in all

The Lee

its

courses.

institute's public affairs officer,

Rials, said that training covers

due

process, the rule of law, international

1940s.

The Fort Berming protest included 3nviolence-and-peace training, leakers such as Father Bourgeois death penalty opponent Sister of Joseph of Medaille Helen Prejean, id demonstrations along a temporary foot-high fence in front of the fort's 'o permanent fences. At least 16 people were arrested »r going over or through the mporary fence. id

human rights

conventions, the role of the

"That's

all in

the past, they don't teach

and so forth) any more. They're teaching democracy."

that (torture,

SOA institute

Watch says support for the is waning in Latin America,

citing Venezuela's

2004 decision

and Uruguay. Last year the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly defeated a cut off" fimding for the institute, 218-188. According to SOA Watch, 34

bill to

representatives

who opposed the bill

their seats in the

The

November

lost

elections.

"better understand their role in serving

said the eight-hour

may

minimum

two-week courses, but

much

instruction, helps

its

students

institute's

Web

practical benefit

yearlong courses.

The Mahons were among

652

the

Nov.

18 and participate in panel sessions in which officials described the work of the institute and fielded questions.

"His (Rials') spiel was that they don't do that anymore," Pat Mahon said.

will learn that

"We cannot teach democracy through the barrel of a gun," he wrote.

The

institute's

Web

site states that

students return to their own countries, "the U.S. military groups there maintain ties with them as part of the U.S. military-to-military engagement plan. There is also a report to Congress each year on all U.S. education and training of foreign students; the report includes any known illegal activity by

when

foreign students."

However, the

site states,

"Just as any

college or miversity cannot guarantee that

some of their students will not someday commit crimes, neither can we." Contributing to this article was

torture methods.

40 hours

where they

civilians.

site.

Rials has called it "a ludicrous accusation" that the institute teaches

17-19

a democratic society," according to the

what it means to 'protect and serve.' They learn the moral and ethical reasons for doing what is right and just in their duties, and they learn the

rise to as

institutions,

new

curriculum, which includes some human rights and institute's

Hayesville pray during a Nov.

the military must be subordinate to

to stop

sending soldiers there for fraining and similar decisions in 2006 by Argentina

democracy

applies to

Mary Church

Georgia.

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invitation to visit the fort legally

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the military.

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Joan and Pat

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iman rights violations over the years ice the school

was

"It

Joan

The

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said.

19, demonstrators received

names and countries, which they

Caribbean.

to help, to

message to help and

one another," she

to love

military,

They want

really live the gospel

"They

learn

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own people." Father Bourgeois sees

differently.

In January 2001, he wrote in

The Atlanta

Constitution newspaper: "If we in the United States are serious

about teaching democracy and respecting human rights in Latin America, then

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Pope, Anglican leader pledge friendship, recognize differences "We

PLEDGE, from page 1

has

celebrate the

come from

good that

these four

decades of dialogue." unity seems to be blocked, said

Pope

Benedict XVI and Anglican Archbishop Rowan Williams of Canterbury. The two leaders spent 25 minutes speaking privately Nov. 23 at the

Vatican before giving speeches that candidly recognized the divisions within the Anglican Communion and between Roman Catholics and Anglicans over the ordination of women and over homosexuality. After their private meeting, the pope and the Anglican leader processed side by side into the Vatican's Redemptoris Mater Chapel for midday prayer before eating lunch together. Archbishop Williams' visit marked the 40th anniversary of the visit made by a predecessor. Archbishop Michael Ramsey, to Pope Paul VI. The 1966 meeting marked the launch of the official Anglican-Roman Catholic theological dialogue.

Nov. 23, Pope Benedict and Archbishop Williams said that with the 1 966 meeting "centuries of estrangement between Anglicans and Catholics were replaced by a new desire for partnership and cooperation." "We celebrate the good which has come from these four decades of dialogue," the statement said.

"At the same time, our long journey together makes it necessary to acknowledge publicly the challenge presented by new developments which, besides being divisive for Anglicans, present serious obstacles to our ecumenical progress," the pope and the archbishop said.

Concerning women bishops

The Anglican Communion

risks

permanent division over the

decision by to ordain to ordain

and shared

biblical understanding, not as

a response to secular pressures." In continuing

its

deliberations about

women

the ordination of

bishops, the

archbishop said, the Church of England

must ensure basis" for

its

has a "sound theological

decision and

not simply

reacting to a widely accepted belief that

women

should have equal access to all areas of life.

leadership roles in

Path

to unity

Both Archbishop Williams and Cardinal Walter Kasper, president of the Pontifical Council for

Promoting Christian

Unity, told reporters that the visit had

"exceeded"

their expectations

and

CNS

Pope Benedict XVI greets Archbishop Rowan

solid foundation for continuing dialogue.

some Anglican provinces

women

and bishops,

priests

openly gay

men and

to bless

homosexual unions. But at a Nov. 24 press conference, Archbishop Williams said a decision by the Church of England, the Anglican Communion's mother church, to ordain women bishops is "not a foregone

"journey of friendship" between

toward

full

unity

seems to'be

Roman

Catholics

The second phase concluded in 2005 with the publication of a joint document on Mary. In his speech to the archbishop. Pope Benedict said that when the official dialogue began 40 years ago it was "filled with great promise." Catholics and Anglicans, he said,

between the Anglican Communion and the Catholic Church," the pope said. Pope Benedict told the archbishop, "We believe that these matters, which are presently under discussion within the Anglican Communion, are of vital importance to the preaching of the Gospel in its integrity and that your

God for the fiiendship

saw no

how we

apply the Gospel to

challenges thrown up by

modem

ft ,tl

can often obscure or even threaten tl achievements of dialogue." The archbishop said it is clear changes within the Anglican Communis could impact negatively its relationsh] with the Catholic Church, but he hopi the friendships and trust built ov the years would enable Anglicans Catholics to speak honestly, to challen: each other and to help both grou

way

discern a

of our relations. "It is our fervent hope that the Anglican Communion will remain grounded in the Gospels and the apostolic tradition which form our common patrimony and are the basis of our

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2006

FROM THE COVER

IPope makes symbolic joumey to Turkey, encourages Catholics and optimism. He celebrated the first Mass of his trip under next to the

public

TURKEY, from page 1

vhich controls Turkey's mosques Muslim schools and implements jovemment policy on religion. During the conversation, the pope old his Muslim hosts: "There are so nany wars, so much human blood shed ^^ery day. Religion should be a force of leace and reconciliation." Together, the pope said, Christians md Muslims must witness to the fact hat being created by God and destined 0 eternity with him can give meaning JO people's lives and that when they ecognize the truth of God's existence ind

religion, including the right to worship,

Church and other minority communities lack full legal recognition and protection. They also can face difficulty in getting visas and residency the Catholic

religious

CNS

Pope Benedict XVI and Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew arrive for an evening prayer service at the

letween Christians and Muslims, based

truth

Catholics to be united

know one

and the earth

"We

itself.

are called to

to help society to

work

together, so

open

itself to the

God

ranscendent, giving almighty

his

place," the pope said. "The best way forward," he told the

ightfiil

iluslim leaders, "is via authentic dialogue

and inspired by a sincere wish

lave in

another better, respecting

and recognizing what we

oa^lifferences

common."

pope was to isit an Istanbul mosque Nov. 30. On Nov. 29, Pope Benedict asked Turkey's tiny Catholic community 0 live their faith with courage, hope In gesture to Muslims,

and

among themselves

to build friendships with their

Orthodox and Muslim neighbors. Even if it is a tiny minority, he said, the Catholic Church is called always and everywhere to be "a sacrament of the unity of the human race." Pointing out that Muslims also make pilgrimages to the House of the

Orthodox Church of

St.

George

Istanbul, Turkey, Nov. 29.

Virgin Mary, that they honor her as a

the pope said Nov. 28. "It

and as the virgin mother of Jesus, the pope urged Turkish CathoHcs to pray for peace among believers of

historical

true believer

different religions.

The pope asked for special prayers for the Middle East, "the land called 'holy'

and considered as such by Christians, Jews and Muslims alike." Claiming the brotherhood of their respective patron saints

Andrew and

Peter

spiritual leader

—

the apostles

the pope and the

of the world's Orthodox

joined together in prayer and solemnly affirmed their commitment to the full

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"remains a point of reference for the whole Orthodox world and, therefore, for all of Christianity." Addressing the congregation at the end of the liturgy. Pope Benedict said the service was an opportunity "to experience once again the communion and call of the two brothers," Peter and Andrew, chosen by Jesus to be his apostles and sent to different cities to preach the same Gospel.

The

fact that the brothers also

had

reminded

his having a "universal responsibility," has "unfortunately given rise to our differences of opinion, which we hope to overcome, thanks also to the theological dialogue which has been recently resumed," Pope Benedict said. While Orthodox generally recognize the importance of the church of Rome, they object to the way in which popes have tried to exercise direct jurisdiction over all Christian communities. Pope Benedict said he wanted to "recall and renew" the invitation issued by Pope John Paul II for a discussion among Christians on possible ways for

in faith as

exercising the papal ministry to serve the

well as in prayer," the patriarch said in

successors in

Like the patriarch, he expressed his

"Therefore,

we kneel

in humility

and

God and Our Lord Jesus Christ, whose precious name we bear and yet at the same time whose seamless garment we have divided," the patriarch told the pope and other repentance before the living

congregation.

yet able to celebrate the holy sacraments

Bartholomew

said.

"And we pray that the day may come when this sacramental unity will be its

fullness."

As the Orthodox faithful processed up for Communion, they bowed to the pope before receiving the consecrated bread and wine. Although the Orthodox Church in Turkey has fewer than 5,000 members. Pope Benedict told reporters that the patriarchate's standing in the Orthodox world as the "first among equals" made a visit

Rome

unity of all Christians.

his homily.

realized in

:00a.m.

weight that

counts" and the fact that the patriarchate

community, with Peter and

in unity," Patriarch

"A Christmas Look at the Prologue of John's Gospel"

the symbolic,

Pope Benedict paid homage to the Orthodox Church by attending a Nov. 30 Divine Liturgy celebrated by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople. The liturgy at the Orthodox Church of St. George in Istanbul marked the feast of St. Andrew, patron of the patriarchate. The pope moved to a raised wooden throne at the side of the church while the patriarch celebrated the solemn liturgy. Afterward, Patriarch Bartholomew and Pope Benedict blessed the crowd, then the patriarch took the pope's hand and held it aloft as they waved and smiled at the applauding crowd.

"We confess in sorrow that we are not

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spiritual

different roles within the Christian

members of the

"Cradle and Cross: Paschal Celebration of the Incarnation"

and

unity of their churches.

almost obligatory.

"Numbers,

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Pope Benedict urged the Catholic community to rejoice even in the midst of difficulties, following the example of Father Andrea Santoro, a missionary fi-om Rome who was murdered in February by a disturbed Muslim youth. Citing Mary as a mother not only of Christ's disciples but of all men and women, the pope urged Turkey's

Ijieople

and spiritual closeness, together with that of the universal church, to the Christian community here in Turkey, a small minority which faces many challenges and difficulties daily." While the Turkish Constitution recognizes fi-eedom of conscience and

permits for foreign pastoral workers.

hey will live in a way that will benefit all

House of the Virgin Mary at Ephesus. Pope Benedict told those present that he wanted "to convey my personal love

quantity,

do not count,"

sadness at the fact that although they share the

same

faith

and recognize the

validity of each other's sacraments.

Catholics and Orthodox cannot regularly share each other's Eucharist.

"May our daily prayer and activity be inspired by a fervent desire not only to be present at the Divine Liturgy, but to be able to celebrate it together, to take part in the one table of the Lord, sharing the same bread and the same chalice," the pope

said.

After the liturgy, the pope and patriarch signed a joint declaration committing their churches to continuing theological dialogue and greater practical cooperation, especially in promoting Christian values in increasingly secularized societies.

They

also expressed their concern poor and for victims of violence and especially in the Middle East terrorism and those whose religious freedom is not recognized fully. for the

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8 The Catholic News & Herald

December

200

IMMIGRATION REFORM

Bishops

call

on Congress to the United States

waiting times for family reimification; and the restoration of due process

from other countries

to seek better lives for their famiUes.

BORDER, from page 1

voices to have a stronger impact, the

members continue to work together

bishops.

legal immigration system, including a

of Congress to for comprehensive reform, remembering the humanity of those who have moved

viable and workable path to citizenship;

Letter

a temporary worker

program which

protects the rights of all workers; family-

from Catholic Bishops of North Carolina, Georgia and South Carolina

every day

political action to enact legislation

"The deportation of 12 million persons

our children," said the bishops'

Bishop Jugis said that

not practical," said Bishop Jugis in an interview with The Catholic

News

schools, our

Church

in Georgia,

letter.

in discussion

about undocumented immigrants, "w must remember that they are still felloi human beings, our brothers and sisters.'

& Herald Nov. 28.

"Since, for the most part, these

South Carolina and North

are touched by the faith-filled lives of immigrants in our churches, our

communities and our

These individuals have become a vital and make substantial contributions to our These brothers and sisters are a source of great hope and families.

part of the fabric of our local areas

economic and social promise to us all.

life.

We write to urge you to continue working for comprehensive reform of immigration law through civil dialogue, in the spirit of cooperation and love. It is our hope the Senate and the House of Representatives will collaborate to produce a resolution

the

situations

that

Enforcement-only measures do not our country.

Immigration

every person.

threaten

realistically

a moral concern impacting the

tear

apart

our

fair

and

just

communities.

address the substantive issues facing

human

dignity and

human

rights of

We and our brother bishops of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

support an approach to immigration reform which includes policies to address the economic root causes of migration in the sending countries; reform of our legal immigration system, including a viable and workable path to citizenship; a temporary worker program which protects the rights of all workers; family-based

immigration reform which reduces waiting times for family reunification; and the restoration of due process protectior\s for immigrants.

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We support these reforms because every day we witness the human consequences of an immigration system which is severely flawed. We are particularly distressed by the recent ti-agedies of our brothers and sisters who are faced with the escalation in deportation enforcement in our states. The drumbeat of dehumanizing rhetoric constantly threatens the peace and well-being of our communities, causing an increase in suffering and fear among some of the most vulnerable ones. Comprehensive immigration reform would increase our national security, not weaken it. ft is profoundly unjust to place the responsibility for acts of terrorism, perpetuated by a few criminals, at the door of immigrants who are working hard to serve us, while seeking a basic livelihood for themselves and their families. It is equally unjust to use our newcomers as scapegoats of the economic and political troubles in our nation.

We ask you to see the faces of the children separated to

hear the cries of the workers

and

fields.

We ask you

from

their parents.

who daily risk serious injury

to feel the fear in the hearts of those

neighborhoods where they

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support these reforms because

the economic root causes of migration

bishops hoped to encourage the

members

"We

we witness the human consequences of an immigration system which is severely flawed," wrote the

reform of our

people, contributing to society, an earne

protections for immigrants."

The bishops were specific about what they beUeve to be the essential elements of reform, including "policies to address in the sending countries;

undocumented individuals are no\ putting down roots here and are productiv

based immigration reform which reduces

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IMMIGRATION REFORM

many Americans

"Sadly,

believe that building walls

the unprecedented immigration

crisis

and imprisoning foreigners

the only solution to

are facing."

Seeking solutions Bishop sees need to expand foster care for young border crossers BY

(smuggler).

DANIEL PEREZ

CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

—

The youngest EL PASO, Texas undocumented immigrants caught trying to enter the United States from Mexico through El Paso may benefit from a recent fact-finding trip along the border for a delegation of bishops

and others

involved in ministry to migrants in the U.S. and Mexico. El Paso Bishop

Armando X. Ochoa

wanted to expand diocesan-run foster-care programs that shelter children and teenagers who are emotionally and physically traumatized during their said he

Some

girls get

gang-raped."

The idea of expanding foster care programs came from a weeklong study tour organized by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in late October to gather

information from church, community and law enforcement leaders about human trafficking and the experiences of

unaccompanied minors along the U.S.Mexican border. Bishop Ochoa, a member of the bishops' migration committee, was among a contingent that included members from various Catholic migration-related programs.

groups and family atmosphere in foster homes enhance the healing process, he said during an Oct.

The delegation was led by Bishop GeraldR. Barnes of SanBemardino, Calif, chairman of the migration committee. He discussed some of the insights the group gained from the Oct. 23-28 mission that included stops in Tucson,

28 press conference

Ariz.,

journey north.

Compared

institutional

settings, the smaller

at the

Padre Pinto

Plaza outside Sacred Heart Church, just blocks from the international bridge to

Ciudad Juarez

Mexico.

"These kids have been treated badly," Bishop Ochoa said. "They've

Houston and El Paso, and related Mexican border communities. The nation's recent focus on immigration has shown a policy that is broken and in need of repair. Bishop Barnes

seen horrors from snakes in the desert to being

abandoned by

their coyote

said.

"Sadly,

many Americans

that building walls

believe

and imprisoning

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Jesus of history, Christ of faith

CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

VATICAN CITY XVI

vacation, giving the final form to the

— Pope Benedict

four chapters in the

volume of a major scholarly and spiritual book on Jesus of Nazareth, a work he began has completed the

summer of 2004.

election to the episcopal

Rome, I used all of my free moments to work on it," he wrote. "Because I do not know how much time and how much strength I will still be see of

several years before being elected pope.

"Jesus ofNazareth:

"After

first

From the Baptism

have decided to publish the first Volume One of "Jesus ofNazareth." In a Nov. 21 statement, Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, director of the

Jordan to the Transfiguration" is scheduled for a March release in Italian by the Rizzoli publishing house and in German by Herder Verlag. Aimouncing the publication Nov. 2 1 Rizzoli and the Vatican gave reporters

given,

in the

10 chapters" as

Vatican press office, said, "The pope

copies of the book's preface and a portion

says clearly, with his usual simplicity and

of its introduction. In the preface, signed "Joseph Ratzinger Benedict XVI," the pope wrote that for decades he had noticed a growing scholarly distinction between the "historical Jesus" and the "Christ of

humility, that this

—

faith," a distinction that

now

many

was

Christians

accept as accurate.

But, he wrote, if the

human

Jesus

from the Jesus depicted in the Gospels and proclaimed by the church, what does it mean to have faith in him? "I trust the Gospels," Pope Benedict totally different

who was

elected bishop of Rome and has the task

of his brothers and sisters, felt so strongly called to give us a new presentation of the figure of Jesus." The Vatican publishing house, which holds the rights to all the pope's written works, announced Nov. 21 that the pope had handed in the manuscript and that the Vatican had turned to Rizzoli to translate the work, find publishers for it around the world and handle

if the figure

the marketing.

of supporting the

And while he said he relied on modem scholarly biblical criticism and historical research, "I

to present the Jesus

wanted

to attempt

of the Gospels as the

true Jesus, as the 'historic Jesus' in the true sense of the expression."

something extraordinary and words of Jesus radically exceeded all the hopes and expectations of his age, can his crucifixion and his effectiveness be explained," the pope wrote.

"Only

not a 'magisterial

fi-uit

very significant that he,

"it is

wrote.

happened,

of his personal research and, as such, can be fireely discussed and critiqued. "It is not a long encyclical on Jesus, but a personal presentation of the figure of Jesus by the theologian Joseph Ratzinger," who was elected pope afl:er beginning the work. Father Lombardi said. "At the same time," the Jesuit said, but a

act,'

faith

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when we

lose

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we should

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or filming with rage

The morning paper on this second Sunday of Advent overflows with glossy,

when our expensive

and

and lovingly chosen contribution to the Christmas gift swap yields us a cheesy gift bag with a half dozen sticks of convenience story jerky. At moments like these, Paul's prayer

Mailboxes burst with catalogues, coupons and breathless fliers advertising everything fi-om honey hams

in today's reading hits the mark: "that your love may more and more abound, both in understanding and wealth of

four-color inserts urging us with almost religious fervor to shop.

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The

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and blameless conduct, you

acquisitive fever for getting

the right gifts, and lots of 'em, so characteristic of this time of year, is

may

learn to

value the things that really matter."

May

once

our Advent longing be for the

we already have received, whose birth we celebrate and for whose coming again we hope.

again epidemic.

Gift

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give us a gift this year) teeters.

The problem

not gift giving

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him

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The clapboard

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Gruber

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was completely leveled Oct. 1 Justit was taken down, Monarch .

employees joined thousands of people, including the "Extreme Makeover" crew, in rurming en masse toward the home in a symbolic gesture of power and unity. Typically, his

home

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in four or five months, said Gruber,

accepting the task was to generate exposure

company that homes a year. But above all. Gruber, a builder for 32 years, said he and his family welcomed the opportunity to put their Catholic values into action by giving

no comers were cut good plaiming helped the process go smoothly. "It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience," said Gruber as he reflected on the past few months. "Would we do it^

another family a helping hand.

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Friday

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son and Monarch field manager Jeremy Gruber; daughter Lori Furnace; and his wife and Monarch sales representative

the sprawling, 4,500-square-foot house

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and make them feel a little better." Besides Gruber, the family "team" include his son-in-law and Monarch Homes president Justin Furnace; his lives

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ASHEVILLE

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Ideology over economics

Dec.

back

in the

The top executives fi-om the met with President Bush in the White House shortly after the headlines.

Looking

big-three automakers

November

Around

elections to discuss the plight

of the U.S. automobile industry. The minutes ofthat meeting highlight

FATHER WILLIAM

JESUIT

BYRON

one simple statistic. The labor cost to automobile manufacturers related to the

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health care benefit they provide for their

workers amounts to $1,500 per

Reducing costs

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car.

become more

competitive over against Toyota and other foreign car manufacturers is desirable, but the only way to reduce the health care component of automobile costs

either to eliminate the benefit or

shift to a single-payer

fly,

system.

Dropping the benefit certainly won't and ideology, not economics, stands

in the

way when

comes

to the nation

adopting a single-payer system.

The cost

to the nation's private-

sector employers who now provide health

health insurance.

You have to wonder why such employers would oppose a federal program that, at no expense to them, would make

better for their employees. Ideology has to be part of the explanation, as is "clubbiness" with life

powerfiil big business executives and a

reluctance to break

by speaking up

away

fi-om the

pack

for the uninsured.

Where is their concern common good?

what they pay labor in the U.S. But neither Ford nor General Motors, only Daimler-Chrysler, supports any proposal to introduce publicly financed

health care insurance in the United States.

and accessible, the new Democratic majorities are certain to engage their congressional opponents and the White House on this issue. My hope is that both sides choose their words and weapons carefully. They haye to focus precisely on health care "finance" reform and not speak loosely about health care reform. (Most Americans believe they have the best health care system in the world and wonder why anyone would want to change it.) Legislators have to identify

heavy, and employers are

chafing under the burden. America's big-

Canada as They know that Canada's

three automakers operate in

well as the U.S.

single-payer system significantly reduces their labor costs, relative to

"No

matter

how

urgently needed,"

says veteran economics reporter Morton

how commonsensical, no matter how much bottom lines Mintz, "no matter

would be

fattened, single-payer or

other fiandamental health care reforms

unless backed by the business

stall

organizations that govern the government.

The Clinton to

administration learned this

sorrow."

its

Mintz and other observers agree

that

business organizations effectively killed irhe

Clinton proposals.

Opposition from private insurers was not surprising. Those not close to the lobbying scene (where issues affecting the common good are always subject to special-interest influence) may not have expected such formidable opposition from businesses like fast-food chains. They hire a lot of young people, often work them less than ftill time, pay them little and rarely provide them

Health care finance reform

to be

make

health care

more affordable

worldwide seek to raise awareness of the pandemic of HIV/AIDS. Addressing both the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and the varied diseases (such as TB, lymphomas, pneumonia) that signify later-stage HIV infection and the onset of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a complex global health issue that requires a variety of health, educational and social responses. Almost 40 million people worldwide are living with HIV, and an estimated 2.9 million have died from AIDS-related illnesses this past year, according to

2006 data by UNAIDS (the joint United Nations program on HIV/ AIDS) and the World Health Organization. SubSaharan Africa contains two-thirds of all people living with HIV and also accounts for the majority of the 4.3 million

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percent of 15- to 49-year-olds in Botswana, Lesotho and South Afiica, respectively, were infected with HIV. As Pope Benedict XVI said in a June 2005 statement to the bishops of southern Africa, such prevalence of this virus "not only

continent [of Africa]."

The HIV advance continues apace, with 14,000 new infections each day, according to a 2004 report by Father Robert Vitillo, special advisor on HIV/AIDS for Caritas Intemationalis, a confederation

of 162 Catholic

social service organizations.

The report

calls for irmnediate global

action to address the imminent threat of

a "second

wave" of HIV

infection that

will strike heavily in Nigeria, Ethiopia,

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and treasure make a difference; most importantly, joining our prayers with those of the Holy Father and countless others worldwide to address this crisis has a most powerfiil and positive effect. (See the article on page 3.) talent

Joseph Purello is director ofCatholic Social Service's Office of Justice

Peace

in the

and

Diocese of Charlotte.

CRS responds to the HIV/AIDS pandemic Since 1989 (with

its first

HIV/AIDS

project in Uganda), Catholic ReUef Services

(CRS) has been offering humanitarian assistance through its HIV/AIDS programming that is based upon Cathohc Church moral and social teaching. To raise awareness of HIV/AIDS

among U.S.

Catholics,

CRS has launched

http ://www. crs.org/worldaidsday.

Working with local partners, CRS not

Since HIV/AIDS was first identified 25 years ago, there have been more than 530,000 deaths in the United States fi-om

with the physical, economic, social and emotional devastation of HIV/AIDS. Through this work in more than 50 countries, CRS currently helps more than

Fortunately, antirefi-oviral

now

(ARV)

reaches most HIV-infected

from AIDS have

However,

fallen dramatically.

estimated that 25 HIV in the United

do not know they are infected. Though fewer people are dying

States

AIDS

in the

United States today, infected with HIV

number of people

has been increasing each year since 2000 (with close to 1 million people now living with HIV).

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done to address this predicted wave, these nations alone may account for 50 to 75 million HIV infections by the year 2010.

Russia, India and China. If nothing

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is going back on the legislative agenda once the Democratic majorities in both House and Senate get to work in January. They'll turn immediate attention to raising the minimum wage, easing the burden of student loans, and they'll open up strategy talks aimed at ending the war in Iraq. And although the Clinton administration failed in its 1993 effort

benefits

combat ongoing

designated as World

AIDS Day by

Health care finance

2006

The HIV/ AIDS pandemic a global problem Prayers, actions needed to

Reopening the health care finance reform debate

The

current increase in the infection

being borne primarily by lowincome and minority communities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that almost half of new HIV/ AIDS infections in the United States are within the Airican- American community. We cannot lose hope. The response

3.5 million people.

CRS is leading the. way in developing

"Home Based Care" programs, recognizing that an overwhelming majority of HIV/AIDS-affected families lack access to affordable and regular transport to clinics and hospitals.

CRS is also a global leader in offering who have been

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'One and done' People, institutions

identifies

How the papers treated themselves is a good example of the difference between

a media mistake and

all

The Charlotte Observer and The

& Observer in Raleigh published an account of an 1898 race riot in Wilmington. The riot was instigated by the state's newspapers and led to the overthrow of the elected government in Wilmington, the destruction of blackowned businesses and the murder of an uncounted number of black citizens. The account of the riot, in a special newspaper section called "The Ghosts of 1898," is a riveting and appalling chapter

none of the people who instigated the riot 108 years ago "is alive, that option isn't

open.

However, one ofthe most virulent ofthe white supremacists

at that

time was Charles

Ay cock, who was later elected governor. Numerous public buildings, including B.

dormitories at East Carolina University and

led to a generation of Jim

Crow laws and

Hill, are

their skin color.

As spokesman

for an organization

gone through trauma of its own, those newspaper editors must feel. It is no fun seeing in print the that has I

know how

undeniable facts of grievous institutional transgressions.

The secular

editors bear the burning

cross of racism. For the Catholic Church, it

the sex abuse scandal. But there

difference.

For the media,

will be

named for him.

Why

"one

and done." A year from now, "The Ghosts of 1898" will be a phantom once again. But for the rest of us who falter, we are endlessly reminded by the media of our

news

don't think so. People

earned

much of the

negative coverage

The Pope Speaks

scandal,

You may think it absurd to suggest in day and age that a powerftil institution such as a newspaper would target a minority. But

dioceses into bankruptcy, all duly reported

Catholic bishops of this province stated

in the media. Will the press be the same hungry watchdog when descendants of the riot's victims come forward to pursue claims? Will the Observer and News and Observer pay out millions? Phrases such as "embarrassing and costly sex abuse scandal" can be found almost daily in newspapers describing the church. Will expressions such as "news organizations with a racist past" or "the media elite that overthrew an

in their recent letter to Congress, face a

this

how

far

removed from

the race baiting of 100 years ago are the

immigrants

among us today who,

as the

"drumbeat of dehumanizing rhetoric"? The Catholic Church has learned through the sex abuse scandal that admitting the error

only the beginning.

POPE BENEDICT XVI

newspapers calling for the removal of Aycock's name from these places of honor? The church sex abuse scandal led to numerous lawsuits that pushed several aren't the

hope the media is willing to walk along the same rocky path. David Mains is director of communications for the Diocese of Charlotte. Contact him at dwhains@ Let's

in all

audience

Criteria for judging

and recognizing greatness

the friends of

Ed Bradley, Bradlev.

died so recently, described their relationship with him, tears flowed.

best known as a stellar journalist and for his role as an interviewer on TV's "60 Minutes." Those he interviewed learned quickly that he never stopped raising questions

Bradley

was

When we

VATICAN CITY

him only if members of the church are Pope Benedict XVI said. At his Nov. 22 -weekly general audience, the pope concluded his series of talks about St. Paul. Pope Benedict said the church was a

united,

central concern of St. Paul's even

the apostle's

community in Jerusalem were "counterproductive" and, in fact, he persecuted the community. For most people, the pope said, the church is the place where they first hear of Christ, the path to faith in him and a Christian

school for their spiritual growth.

But the church will not to Christ unless

by love and

Christians that they

another of

strict

self-demands in order

Guardini would tell us that this greatness

hear a man who knew more than one side of an issue. He was not a one-issue person nor did he ask routine questions. His questions, more often than not, were original, creative

child needs.

and

Most of the time when people in emergency work respond to emergencies, they find themselves in a situation

important. 3.

questions,

A breadth of vision.

Boldness of decision.

A depth of involvement.

6. Originality. 7.

Creative power.

In clips on Bradley's life and work,

nothing was more apparent than the demands he made upon himself. As glamorous as it may look, his

Vatican text of

the

Pope

we now turn to his teaching

Paul's encounter with the Risen to

Damascus

led

him

point regarding the

In further listening to Bradley's

what

all

inclusive.

How are great persons made? First,

must be stated that greatness is

are bom to be great. This is not to say that because we aren't bom with the attributes I've

gift.

Some people

mentioned we can't be great in our way. Just take a look around to see true this

When

and attention

comes

originality, just take a

people

who

that this

and

to creativity

look at those elderly

forever are finding

new and

imaginative ways to cope with aging.

that calls for bold decisions. In

many

emergencies, they also become deeply involved with those they are helping.

Ed Bradley

who

own how

personified the attributes of greatness par

who

will find greatness everywhere.

excellence. But if

is.

Take, for example, caretakers

to give the love

church, he was persecuting Christ

was

thus converted both to'

Christ and the church.

The theologian Father Romano

for

and expressions.

willing to soften his questions at the

duties seldom allow

child? Their lives are one case after

demands upon himself. 2. The willingness to stand

St. Paul teaches must not "extinguish

himself. Paul

man who

with being great.

strictness of a person's

said.

them because their them to get out.

praised ultimately

The

stood for what is most important. In interviewing presidents and other prominent persons, he wasn't

listen to the types

In fact, in asking pointed questions

people

The pope said

St.

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he displayed the boldness that comes

consists of:

unity,

atfract

a community marked

on the church.

expense of lowering standards.

greatness.

it is

to understand that, in persecuting the

this

though

encounters with the

first

courageously give over an entire life to the care of others. We don't usually see

Through the

the world, but the world will recognize

Apostle Paul,

FATHER EUGENE HEMRICK

judgment reach beyond his being a good journalist or interviewer. What is

Bradley

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church, Christ continues to be present in

Dear brothers and sisters. Continuing our reflections on the

considered outstanding, the reasons for

this

Lord on the way

questions Bradley asked, they reflect

revealed.

When someone

trip

Nov. 22 audience.

Here

Then consider Father Guardini 's strict demands placed upon oneself. Who does this more than the mother and father of a newborn

until the truth

Benedict XVI 's remarks in English at his weekly general audience Nov. 22.

the glamour for the sake of our safety.

pope

make space for the generous outpouring of different spiritual

Side

interviews in hostile countries were extremely dangerous and demanding of courage. Most of us would prefer to skip

who

to the

no weekly general week. Below is the pope s

there

the Spirit," but rather

charlottediocese. org.

The Human

of US

Due

Editor s note: to Turkey,

gifts

The potential

united

institutions?

who buy ink by the barrel know how to keep from smudging themselves. While the Catholic Church may have I

which includes groundbreaking studies on the causes of sexual abuse, has been given little or no coverage. The church is making painfial strides to learn from its errors. Other than simply reporting the story, the newspapers don't seem to have a plan to ensure that the elitism and scapegoating that fomented the 1 898 riot doesn't happen again.

uncovered. Since

the University of North Carolina at Chapel

the legal mistreatment of people based

elected government" be used to describe the

when wrongdoing

was a turning

riot

DIRECTOR

received, the aftermath of the sex abuse

church

DAVID HAINS

routinely call for resignations and firings

point for race relations in the South and

in state history.

if '

COMMUNICATIONS

institution.

coverage of the race riots probably won't measure up to the kind of coverage that has accompanied the sex abuse scandal. For example, news organizations

other errors.

News

The

becomes the

This isn't a "gotcha" for the newspapers. It doesn't mitigate or change the wrongdoing that took place in dioceses where sexual abuse occurred or was covered up. But the aftermath

admission of error.

in the

touchstone, the brief characterization that

another recently, even though the self congratulation was done while the papers

were prostrate

when

error to the point

will

recognize Christ only

the Media

must learn from mistakes

Newspaper editors in North Carolina must be sore from all of the back patting they have been giving one

Pope says world

Catholics

a public figure

look aroimd,

We can understand, then, why the church plays so important a part in his thought and work. Paul founded several churches during his missionary journeys, and he demonstrated, through his letters and visits, a constant and lively "concern for all the churches" (2 Cor 1 1:28). For Paul, the church is truly the "Body of Christ," an extension, as it were, of the Risen Lord's presence in the world, enlivened, structured and built up by the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The Pauline image of the church as the Bride of Christ (cf. Eph 5:2 Iff) likewise stresses the relationship of fidelity and love uniting the Lord and all the members of his body. Through the prayers of St. Paul, may we enter ever more deeply into this mystery of communion, in order to testify

effectively to Christ's

presence in our world.

December

2006

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THE NEWS

Transcending traditions Catholic,

Muslim students share

campuses

college BY

CAROL ZIMMERMAN CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

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WASHINGTON

more can be learned over

Sometimes a dinner-table

traditions

"The discussions are beneficial to

both sides."

discussion than from a lecture.

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Zeina Abusoud, adviser

That's the basis of college campus ^^ dinners hosted by Muslim student associations and campus ministry groups

the

Muslim Student Association at

Benedictine University

at Catholic colleges across the country.

University

Father Hesburgh told guests during

of Notre Dame in Indiana, breaking the daylong fast during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, a former president of the university told Muslim participants he hoped they would help other students understand their customs and

dinner that, "at a Catholic university, we're all praying to the same God, and

faith traditions.

across the country.

At a recent dinner

"We have

at the

to respect

consciences, and

all

each other's

want

to foster

the spirit of peace in the world," said

Holy Cross Father Theodore Hesburgh during the Oct. 2 dinner sponsored by the university's campus ministry group. After a prayer ritual, the students gathered in the student lounge for a Middle Eastern halal, or meal prepared according to Islamic law.

we have

a lot to learn from each other."

Meals

like this, particularly during

monthlong sunrise-to-sunset fast during Ramadan, occurred on campuses

the

St.

Peter's College in Jersey City,

N.J., the university's

and Indo-Pak association, a group of students with Indian and Pakistani heritage, regularly sponsored meals, or "iftars," to break the daylong fast. Speakers were invited to discuss their faith with participants during office

the meal.

Loyola University Chicago similarly

ive the gift of lifetime

The Diocese

memorie

of Charlotte invites

with

Fr.

Mo West, Chancellor and Vicar General

breathtaking countryside

traditions of our Catholic faith

May

legends of her people

8-18 2007

Join us as

Islam, while attending the kickoff of the Children of

University

Abraham Peace Essay Contest at Georgetown

sponsors interfaith events that also center

on a shared meal. Last year, the meal came after a daylong fast with a focus on praying for an end to the violence in the Darfur region of western Sudan. The meal was held near the feast of St. Francis, soon after the Jewish celebration of Rosh Hashanah and during Ramadan. A speaker from the Sudan region addressed the students

Zeina Abusoud, director of residence at Benedictine University and adviser for the university's Muslim Student Association, said the student group has grown tremendously in recent years and is now one of the "more active organizations on campus." She said the group's zeal in providing programs for all students is part of a broad attempt to "educate the community" and remove some of the misconceptions about the Islamic faith and culture life

participated in hunger-week programs

that surfaced after the Sept.

designed to raise awareness about global

terrorist attacks.

poverty, hunger and homelessness and raised funds to support charity programs. The combined events are not always on large campuses. Smaller colleges such as Villanova University, outside Philadelphia, hosts an Islamic Awareness Week each spring.

Not everyone she said, but those

sites. With Mass Mo, and a profes-

holy Fr.

handle all of filled

enrichment as well as

with Irish

music and merriment!

Highliobfs include:

Galway Bay area Knock - Mass at church of heavenly apparition Croagh Patrick - site of St. Patrick Kylemore Abbey; Holy Cross Abbey - true Cross relic Bunratty Folk Park and Castle - traditional festive dinner Killamey and scenic Ring of Kerry drive Blarney stone and woolen mill; Wicklow hand weavers spectacular Qiffs of Moher;

Waterford Crystal Factory

Rock of Cashel - spectacular anthropological site Beautiful Glendalough - 6* century monastic site of St. Kevin Dublin - full tour including famous Trinity College Book of Kells, St. Patrick's Cathedral, O'ConneU Street, shopping ~ PLUS much more!

ways of teaching Islam to fellow students through movie nights on Islam followed

Cindi Feerick at (704) 370-3332 or Pentecost

2001,

attends the programs,

who do

say they have

Abusoud, a Muslim who attended Catholic school in her native Jerusalem, is

convinced that the most effective

way

to break down misconceptions through dialogue.

"The discussions are

beneficial for

said.

Abed Bhuy an, ajunior at Georgetown and president of the university's Muslim Student Association, said sometimes non-Muslim students are afraid their questions to Muslims about their beliefs or practices could be insulting, but he

and the other Muslim students

encourage them. If nothing else,

this

kind of dialogue

helps students find out "they're

by group discussions. Such informational and social events

Timothy Godfrey, director of campus

are often not just one-time functions.

ministry at Georgetovm University.

At Benedictine University

in Lisle,

111.,

alike than different," said Jesuit Father

And with that understanding as a many interreligious university

the university's international center

basis,

frequently hosts international dinners.

programs are meant

The

university, just outside Chicago,

fiirther

to go a step by bringing the community at

has also tapped into another important

large together.

aspect of food and religious customs

Such was the case Nov. 12 at Georgetown University during a kickofif

by recognizing

that students' religious

beliefs are also deeply tied into

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a powerful impact.

said he

Bob Roller

early November.

Neb., students in the school's Muslim Student Association provide informal

folklore,

at (800) 713-9800.

both sides," she

spiritual

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Last year, the five-day event featured

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eat.

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halal meals.

Similarly, cafeterias at Loyola University Chicago also serve halal meat and no longer serve pork out of respect for their Muslim and Jewish students.

Peace Essay Contest. The event is sponsored by the nonprofit group Fund for the Future of Our Children in collaboration with Georgetown's Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding

the university's

campus

ministry.

and