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Western North Carolina

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the Diocese of Charlotte

n$id Church responds to immigration protest with

prayer

3

...Page

From the Cover Teacher in-service addresses gay and lesbian ministry and the school system ...Page

7

Catholic cartoonist pays tribute to "Peanuts" creator ...Page

11

Local News Photos by Jimmy Rostar

/* good pastures will I pasture them,

BusyMocksville parish

lie

down on good grazing ground, and

and on

in rich

overflowing with activity ...Page

5

"Out of Africa" Student celebrates adapts to

faith,

surroundings

...Page

Sister Mary Michael tends to the sheep and goats on the 25-acre property of the Congregation of Our Lady, Help of the Clergy m Vale. The congregation has served in the Diocese of Charlotte since 1978, when Bishop Emeritus Michael J. Begley invited its members from Connecticut.

The sisters have lived in Vale since 1980, and operate Maryvale Daycare School, host retreats for groups from throughout the diocese, serve the needy, raise livestock and offer a variety of spiritual and charitable services. For related photo, see page 14

Diocesan youth "hip" on peace

BY ELLEN NEERINCX SIGMON

16

tion that includes people of various

Correspondent

HICKORY new

—

faiths

There are some

justice,

special agents in the Diocese of

Week

Entertainment ...Pages

Editorials

10-11

& Columns

director of youth ministry

deputized

a

group

of

middle school youth that participated in the Help Increase the Peace (HIP)

program Feb.

20 at the Catholic Conference 18 to

^

12-13

Faith Alive! ...Pages

8-9

originally developed the program in 1990 to address increasing

violence

schools. in

OPEN WIDE the

schools and church groups, participants learn communication and

Doors

conflict resolution skills

to

His charge to them to "be active

in

Through workshops

Christ.

was

are committed to social

peace and humanitarian ser-

t

Center. ...Pages

who

vice. Staff in the Syracuse, N.Y., office

Charlotte. Paul Kotlowski, diocesan

f very

mountain heights of Israel shall be their grazing ground. There they shall pastures shall they be pastured on the mountains of Israel. " (Ez 34: 14) the

HIP is a national program sponsored by the American Friends Service Committee, a Quaker organiza-

them

to deal

with confrontation

cham-

pions of peace and to try to help us spread the peace" throughout the diocese.

that allow

in

a

creative and non-violent

manner. They increase awareness of different types of prejudice so that they can reduce it in their daily lives; and they learn about positive leadership and community their

building.

Some

play goes along with all of The workshops use games, role-playing and hands-on activities, alternated with discussion, to keep things lively. "I thought it was really this

work.

fun," said Kate Urbowicz, a youth from Holy Family Catholic Church in Winston-Salem. "I got a lot out of it."

Shannon Hollars, a youth from St. Mark Catholic Church in Huntersville, agreed. "They make it fun. It's not all work."

The games are not chosen at random. Specific concepts are learned from each one. For example, in one of the activities, participants were told to close their eyes while a sticker was placed on each of their foreheads.

They were then told to open their See

MIDDLE SCHOOL,

page

4

The Catholic News & Herald

2

The World

February 25, 2000

Brief

in

Court considers school's ban

on

first-grader's Bible story

PHILADELPHIA

(CNS)

who

—

Officials

way through

its

the courts

1997, pits a Catholic mother,

since

Carol Hood, as guardian for her son, Zachary "Zack" Hood, against the New Jersey Department of Education, the Medford (N.J.) School Board and the teachers and administrators at Medford's Haines Elementary School.

In

when Zack was

1996,

(CNS) spelled

Protests in Kosovo Albanian student holds a banner amid a

LIRONI

leaders were

PEHGJET E LUFTES WAR

RELEASE THE HOSTAGES OF

sea of umbrellas during a Feb. 1 7 rally in Kosovo's capital, Pristina. Religious

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among

those condemning recent violence.

grade, his teacher had invited her best

readers to read a favorite story to the Zack's selection was the story of

class.

Jacob and Esau, two brothers who had been estranged then reconciled.

The problem was, according to court briefs filed on Zack's behalf, the story, called "The Big Family," was in a

"The Beginner's Bible."

Committee extends 'charitable choice' to literacy program WASHINGTON (CNS) Faith-

book

—

Committee on Education and the Workforce Feb. 16 adopted an amendment extending the "charitable choice" provision to

Even

Start, the federal pro-

gram that provides tutoring for preschool children and literacy and job training for their parents.

Under

chari-

table choice, states and localities are encouraged to utilize charitable and faithbased organizations for the delivery of social services to the poor and needy.

Vaccine from aborted fetus cell lines judged morally acceptable ST. LOUIS (CNS) The St.

—

Louis Archdiocesan Pro-Life Office says using a hepatitis vaccine derived from cell lines developed from an aborted fetus is morally acceptable because it is the only available alternative to the spread of the disease.

I

S

HER

&

Israeli officials criticized the

CNS photo from

The

office said

it

had been receiving

inquiries about the ethics of such vac-

when

cinations

a bill

was passed

in St.

Louis County ordering food handlers to be vaccinated. Some of them have refused to get the vaccine because of their pro-life views. Hepatitis A, a viral infection of the liver, is usually contracted by consuming food or drinks handled by an infected person.

The vaccination against it requires an initial shot followed by a booster shot.

Chiapas paramilitary closes church; 33 shut down in diocese MEXICO CITY (CNS) A

—

paramilitary group operating with the support of local officials seized a

church forced

northern Chiapas and San

in

its

closure, the Diocese of

Cristobal de las Casas reported. A Feb. 16 statement from the diocese said the group, known as "Peace and Justice," closed the church Feb. 14, bringing to 33 the number of Catholic churches in the diocese closed because of paramilitary violence. The church

Cpiscopal, calendar

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lomatic controversy continued over the signing of a Vatican-Palestinian accord,

Reuters

March

1 1

— 3:30 pm Mass

Our Lady of the Americas Biscoe

move but

Vatican

Pope John Paul II would still be welcome in March. "Israel views the upcoming visit of the pope in the said

commu-

region as an important historical mis-

nity of Jol-Ako in the municipality of

Foreign Ministry Director-General Eytan Bentsur. "We are expecting a message of peace and conciliation that will not include any pre-determination of the results of the negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians," Bentsur said.

located in the indigenous

is

Tila, close to the

Chiapas-Tabasco

state border. Residents told the dio-

cese that the church

was seized Feb.

14 by Peace and Justice

companied by

members

ac-

local civil authorities,

including the public prosecutor.

Church regrets 16th-century execution of philosopher ROME (CNS) As academics

—

and politicians placed flowers on the spot where rebel philosopher Giordano Bruno was burned at the stake 400 years ago, a Vatican official apologized for the execution but said the Inquisition's judges had acted in good faith. Bruno's "atrocious death" in a Rome square on Feb. 17, 1600, is viewed with "profound regret" by the

modern church, Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican secretary of state, said in a message to an Italian conference. But Cardinal Sodano said it was not up to modern church leaders to pass judgment on the motives of those

The

W

welcome

— As

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N 1

A

Zimbabwean President Rob-

accord, but pope still JERUSALEM (CNS)

called

based organizations may be able to participate as partners in a $500-million federal literacy program for disadvantaged families as a result of a recent House committee vote. Members of the

—

ert Mugabe's worst defeat in his 20year rule was a sign of Zimbabweans' deep dissatisfaction with the economic crisis in the country, church officials said. The 55 percent vote against a new constitution that opponents said would strengthen Mugabe's already considerable powers revealed "people's reaction to the economic situation in the country, rather than to the constitutional issues involved," said Father Walter Nyatsanza, general secretary of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops' Conference.

Israel criticizes Vatican-PLO

An

first

in

dissatisfaction South Africa referendum result that

CAPE TOWN,

violated

wending

say Zimbabweans' vote

shows deep

Twelve judges on the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments Feb. 16 in Philadelphia on whether a first-grader's rights were

when he wasn't permitted to read a Bible story to his public school classmates. The case, which has been

sentenced Bruno for heresy or

carried out the execution.

planner

— The

Lawrence, 97 Haywood a course

Pope to lead mental pilgrimage to Abraham's birthplace VATICAN CITY (CNS) Un-

—

Pope John Paul

able to visit Iraq,

said he will lead a special

mental

II

pil-

grimage

to the land of Abraham's "This will be the beginning of my jubilee pilgrimage to the places linked to the biblical account of God's interventions in history," the pope said Feb. 16 at his weekly general audience. The pope said he would lead a special reflection on the life and faith of Abraham Feb. 23 at the Vatican. birth.

Pope John Paul was scheduled to Egypt Feb. 24-

travel to holy sites in

26 and

and the Pal-

in Jordan, Israel

estinian territories

March

20-26.

(704) 553-7000 or Eileen Correll at (704) 362-5047, Ext. 217.

Diocesan March 1 ASHEVILLE

sion," said Israeli

Basilica of St.

offering

St., is

on the doctors, scholars and

The

fathers of the Church.

series of

—

WINSTON-SALEM

There

is

a

pre-Lenten Taize service taking place this evening at 5:30 p.m. -at Joseph's House, 1903 South Main St. For further information, call (336) 7220028. Joseph's House is a ministry of Our Lady of Mercy Church.

KERNERSVILLE

—

The Holy

classes are being held in the St. Justin

3

Building across the street from St. Lawrence. Tonight's class focusing on St. Ignatius of Loyola takes place from

Cross Church Columbiettes are hosting their Spring Children's Consignment Sale this weekend from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today and a half-price sale from 8 a.m.-l p.m. tomorrow. The items are being sold in the commons of the church, located at 616 South Cherry St. All are invited to sell gently-used

7:30-9 p.m.

St. St.

Upcoming

classes include

Theresa of Avila on March 7 and Eusebius of Caesarea on March 15.

Call the "church faith formation office for further details at (828) 252-8816.

CHARLOTTE — There

is

a St.

Gabriel

Church support group is for those living with cancer and their family and friends.

Tonight's meeting takes place after Wednesday night dinner on the third floor of the ministry center, located at

3016 Providence Rd. For more information, call Bob Poffenberger at

infant to pre-teen clothing, shoes, car

and other 30 percent of the proceeds

seats, cribs, swings, toys

items, with

going to the group.

To

more information,

volunteer or

Melanie Feeney-Lewis at (336) 869-5151 or Evelyn Lawrence at (336) 788-4998.

for

5

CHARLOTTE

call

— The

St.

Gabriel

February 25, 2000

The Catholic News & Herald 3

Around the State

Church responds to immigration protest with oraver r / JOHN STRANGE

St. Julia By

,,„>. ing "beyond these walls.

"St. Julia's has been blessed from the beginning by the Latino population," said Father Dan Quackenbush, pastor of St. Julia's, during his homily. "It's been an experience of two i

NC Catholic

—

SILER CITY,

N.C. (CNS) St. City responded to a local anti-immigration rally in perhaps the only way it could: with Julia

Church

in Siler

the Eucharist, and with prayer.

cultures

The church always holds a bilingual Mass on Friday nights, but the Mass Feb. 18 held more significance

Siler City

coming together and learning from one another."

Catholic North Americans in have been "sensitized," Fa-

it came the night before a demonstration aimed squarely at the hun-

as

ther

dreds of Spanish-speaking people settled in this small Several hundred people attended

called

NOFEAR

children and for their families. They come here to find that. And that's certainly what I thought America was all about," said Father Quackenbush, whose grandmother

—

the National Organization for European American Rights.

Participants listened to Duke and

was an immigrant from sician

she

Amanda Slater, a family phywho works in a local clinic, said

came

to Siler City to

show sup-

port.

"I'm here because these are my patients. It's because I love them very much. They are a very gracious and

Aliens."

But Friday night belonged to St. More than 250 people Hispanic, white and African-American filled the little church to celebrate Mass and pray for peace, understanding, and that Spanish-speaking resi-

—

hardworking people," she told the NC Catholic, newspaper of the Raleigh

—

Diocese.

Slater,

parishioner at the Newman Center at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, said she had talked to several of her patients, and found that many of them were offended by the com-

dents will find welcome and belong-

a

ing demonstration.

"They

said,

We were invited

here to work. The jobs we're working, nobody who lives in this country wants to do cut-

—

ting the wings off chickens in freezing plants, working in the

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(704) 672-6938

This

CNS photo from

Church Respect Life Committee hosts rosary prayer session this afternoon at 3 p.m. in front of Our Lady's Grotto, located at 3016 Providence Rd. In case of rain, the session moves to the daily a

chapel. Call the church office at (704) 364-5431 for further details.

6

CLEMMONS

—

Holy Family Church, 4820 Kinnamon Rd., is holding a charismatic Mass tonight at 7:30 p.m. Call the church office at (336) 778-0600 for more details.

10

CHARLOTTE

—

St.

Luke

Church, 13700 Lawyers Rd., is hosting an evening of traditional music of Ireland and Scotland, performed by The Poor Clares, regular musicians at O'Flaherty's Irish Pub in New Orleans, tonight at 8 p.m. For details on

advanced tickets or tickets by mail, call the church office at (704) 4541224 or check their website at: www.stlukechurch.net.

—

MAGGIE VALLEY Rev. Barbara Nelson is leading a retreat focusing on the losses we experience in life and

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Dan Quackenbush

prays with altar servers before the start of Mass at St. Julia Church in Siler City, N.C, Feb. 18, the night before former Klan leader David Duke led an anti-immigration rally in the city. Parishioners prayed tor unity and peace in their community, in which the Hispanic population has risen with a recent influx of immigrant

workers

we're bringing

commerce

into these

areas.'"

Nolo Martinez, director of Hispanic/Latino Affairs for Gov. Jim Hunt's office and a Catholic, attended the Mass, and said afterward that the strong protests expected at Saturday's rally were rare.

"I have been in North Carolina for 14 years, and I have not ever experienced this kind of manifestation, against Hispanic immigrants," he said. "In my experience I hear more opinions and comments about the wonderful things that Hispanics bring to our state."

Martinez said the Siler City demonstrations may prove to be a catalyst for ethnic groups, churches and

tion Center

weekend ters Lane.

is

the location for the 103 Living Wa-

retreat at

For reservations and other

information, call (828) 926-3833.

CHARLOTTE

Annual

St.

Patrick's

—

The Fourth Day Parade is

taking place today in uptown Charlotte, beginning at 12 noon at Stonewall and Tryon Streets and finishing

and Tryon Streets. The parade is organized by Dyer-Hart Productions, the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Knights of Columbus. at Fifth

Local church groups, businesses and schools are welcome to participate,

and volunteers are also needed for the parade and the Irish Festival afterward. Contact Jim Lawson at (704) 522-9728 for more information.

GREENSBORO

—

Single Again

Catholics is hosting a St. Patrick's Day party and artist's reception at McKenzie's Gallery tonight at 8 p.m.

The featured artist is Paul Gould

from

New

York. Food and beverages

are being provided. For directions and other information, call Patrick at (336) 379-7300.

12 CHARLOTTE

—

The Newly

Married Couples' Group of St. Gabriel Church, 3016 Providence Rd., is sponsoring a group session on in-law relationships tonight at 7 p.m. in the Ministry Center in Room D. Call the church office for details at (704) 364-5431 CHARLOTTE St. Patrick Cathedral, 1621 Dilworth Rd. East, is cel-

—

ebrating a charismatic Mass today at 4 p.m. with prayer teams available at 3 p.m. and a potluck dinner after Mass.

Call Josie at (704)

13

activists to begin to

527-4676

CLEMMOMS

—

for details

Holy Family

Church, 4820 Kinnamon Rd., ing Parish Retreat 2000

is

hav-

today

through March 15, featuring Dominican Father Michael Burke. There are two sessions daily beginning with 9 a.m. Mass and a 7 p.m. prayer service. The themes include "finding God in daily life," "experiencing and sharing

work together

to

welcome Spanish-speaking

better

Supporters of David Duke, former grand wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, gather for an anti-immigration rally in Siler City, N.C, Feb. 19. The local Catholic church responded with prayers for unity and peace in the community the night before.

healthy ways of grieving through them. Living Waters Catholic Reflec-

1 1

CNS photo by John Strange, NC Catholic

Father

Ireland.

Dr.

other speakers and carried signs bearing slogans as "America: World's Septic Tank," "The Melting Pot is Boiling Over" and "Repatriate

Julia's.

"Our eyes

"We've come to know people who want a better way of life for their

tured former Ku Klux Klansman David Duke, who only recently estab-

group

said.

world, a plight that the North American has been spared to a great extent.

city.

the afternoon rally Feb. 19 in front of City Hall. The demonstration fea-

lished a

Quackenbush

have been opened to the plight of many people in other parts of the

who have

Chatham County

,

peoples.

"It

would be

beautiful if

we have

the African-Americans and the Hispanics together on this," he said. "In

that respect, thank you to David for bringing us together."

Duke

St. Julia's also heard from Bishop Joseph Gossman of Raleigh, whose letter to the Hispanic community in Siler City was read in English and Spanish at all weekend Masses.

"Society has not always wel-

F.

comed you

as our God welcomes strangers," he wrote. "Be assured that the ch urch stands with you on your

journey and will work to respect your dignity as persons and your place in our society."

After it was all over, Father

Quackenbush

said, "I

See ST. JULIA

think we're

CHURCH,

all

page

forgiveness" and "family spirituality."

For childcare and other information, call the church office at (336) 778-

0600, Ext. 200.

15

CHARLOTTE

—

"Faithful

Citizenship: Civic Responsibility for a New Millennium" is a workshop

on

this U.S. Bishops' election

year

2000 statement, being given by Joan Rosenhauer of the U.S. Catholic Conference, tonight from 7-9 p.m. at St. Peter Church, 507 S. Tryon St. Topics for discussion include Catholic teaching and principles of faithful citizenship, correct

church political activity involvement and moral priorities for public life and questions for campaigns.

The workshop

is

also being held

tomorrow from 7-9 p.m. at St. Pius X Church, 2210 North Elm St. in Greensboro.

Please submit notices of events for the Diocesan Planner at least 10 days prior to publication date.

4

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The Catholic News & Herald

February 25, 2000

Around the State

St. Julia

Church,

from page 3

breathing a sigh of relief, and we're hoping it's not too premature."

But St. Julia's did not come through unscathed.

opened the church Feb.

According to Craven, the vandalism was being investigation. If arrests were made, he said, it would be likely that suspects would be charged with a felony under hate crime laws.

that a lighted bilingual sign in front of the church had been vandalized,

Quackenbush

When

Father Quackenbush 19, he saw

"We

and that two tires on a van recently donated by a family had been Maj. Al Craven of the Siler City

Department said the letters on the English side of the sign were arranged to read, "White Power."

Also left behind was a poster-size sign which told immigrants to leave and declared "This is our land."

Police

Photo by Ellen Neerincx Sigmon

think this

is

the

first

time

I've

Beatitude, 'Blessed are

eyes and find their group, without talking. The task of sorting themselves into groups led the participants to discuss how people classify themselves and others as members of various groups in society. From there, the participants discussed the positive and negative aspects of groups. This led into a discussion about prejudice.

Peter May, HIP coordinator for the southeastern regional office of the American Friends Service Committee, came from Atlanta to help with the weekend retreat. He, along with

Kotlowski and John Robichaux, youth ministry event coordinator for the diocese, worked with the group, which was the first in the diocese to participate in the program. "I'm really pleased," said

my

HIP

first

Kotlowski. "This

experience.

was

I

is

really

eager to introduce this to the diocese, in light of what's been happening recently in the middle schools and high

some youth and

He

tors.

John Strange

editor

of the

ever been able to identify with the

who

St. Julia

are persecuted."

Church, Siler City, N.C.

program, but wanted to add Catholic and Christian components to it. Robichaux, from St. Pius Catho-

X

Greensboro, went to Atlanta in July 1999 to be trained as a facilitator. He said he was planning his first high school HIP weekend for the fall, and that he hoped eventually to open the program to college campus ministries. lic

Church

in

May, who

working to expand the southeastern United States, talked about this group of middle school students. "I was really impressed with them," he said. "They were an incredibly so-

program

the

is

in

phisticated group.

They grasped

the

concepts immediately. It was almost like working with adults."

Shannon Hollars said that the program made her feel that way. "I

you

liked that the facilitators treated

was more than just sitting around," added Rachel Weiner, a youth from St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Charlotte. "We in"It

teracted and got to

know

everyone."

Photo by Ellen Neerincx Sigmon

Diocesan middle schoolers pause for this photo Feb. 20. Peter May, far right, and John Robichaux, center back, along with diocesan director of youth ministry, Paul Kotlowski, second from left, facilitated the weekend program.

"I got to know a whole bunch of different people," said Zachary Carter, a youth from St. Barnabas Catholic Church in Asheville. "I got to learn new techniques to stop violence and keep peace."

Kristan Cardinali, a youth from

Holy Family Catholic Church

in

Winston-Salem, also talked about the

non-violent strategies she had learned during the program. "This made me realize that I could use my mind to

accomplish almost anything," she said.

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"We want to

new church because our parish is expanding. can't believe how many new people have come

can be

It

called the little parish that could.

The

the past three months.

knows everyone

will

Mass

in

the

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homes of the

original three families to the present building, Mary and Eu-

gene Pope have been there from the beginning. The family had been attending Mass in Winston-Salem

when they decided own parish.

they wanted

-their

"We were

very close-knit then, and we still are," said Mrs. Pope. T am surprised about the growth.

When people started coming from up north, the congregation just started getting bigger."

When there were 1 1 families, the liturgy began to be celebrated in the Guard Armory, moved to a small house that was purchased, and then, the present structure was built where the house once stood. local National

"We keep things very personal, and we are interested in what one another

is

We

doing.

try to involve the parish activities," continued Mrs. Pope.

The parish has seen many admin-

everyone

istrators

in

and priests come and go

over the years, including Mercy Sister Bernadette McNamara, Mercy Sister M. Anita Sheerin and Mercy Sister Mary Carmelita Hagan.

"When

arrived, there were about 98 families, now, there are about 120 families," said Father Draper. Along with the installation of the first pastor, Father Draper attributes the growth to additional

Masses, a Saturday vigil and daily Masses, and the steady growth in the Mocksville and surrounding areas.

"What amazes me is how the parishioners can rearrange the building from a church to a hall to something else by simply moving the folding chairs," joked Father Draper.

As more families poured into the parish, there came a time when some of the male parishioners agreed that in order to better serve the needs of the community, St. Francis needed a Knights of Columbus council of its own. The fact that Father Draper is a fourth-degree knight himself may have a little something to do with the newest council in the diocese.

Home

in

High

Point,

where

Grand

#12610 has Jan.

weather and the arrival of a pastor.

Third Order Regular of St. Francis Father Andrew Draper, who had been the chaplain of Maryfield Nursing

the efforts of

Knight Roger Hunckler, Past Grand Knight Jim Gildean, District Deputy Knight Matt Reilly and State Deputy Knight Bob Singer, the St. Francis of Assisi Knights of Columbus Council

cooler

1,

the distinct honor of a 2000, inception date. They are

the first

nium

new

in the

council of the millen-

United States.

"After Masses, Father Draper would encourage the men to sign up, and we were able to get the 30 men

his

able to tie

it

really special

year, there local

and community involvement. There has been so much positive growth, and there is a positive spirit and friendship among the parishioners," said -Gildean. his

not only involved with Columbus but has also

been the Shamrock Run director for the last two years. The Shamrock Run

person.

"This event brings a community

has become an event that the parishioners and the community have looked forward to for the past 1 2 years.

In

Vince Mannino has volunteered cooking talents in past years and

managed to get many items donated and has generated support from local businesses through his work as the parish fund-raising committee chair-

J

hall.

The Luck

running on

would challenge the participants.

"This is the largest fund-raiser for the church, and there is a lot of parish

repairing and replacing the front steps of the church, replacing the front doors of the church and doing electrical work in the kitchen and back areas of the building. Their meetings are held on the property of a fellow knight who owns a nearbv is

a website

They worked with the chamber to create a new course

that

Some of the projects that the council has been involved in include

Gildean

is

the Internet.

and important."

the Knights of

downtown

When Sister Carmelita asked Gildean to take over as race director, he had no idea how much he would have to do. He and the committee are in charge of advertising, and this

with the millennium was

in

the route will

Mocksville.

we needed for the council," explained Gildean. 'Anytime you start something new, that is already great, but being

atmosphere to the town; it is the biggest event we have in Mocksville," said Mannino.

"We want to build a new church because our parish is expanding. I ,

o'

the Irish

1988, while Sister Bernadette

can't believe

was the administrator, she, Vince Mannino, and his daughter, Anna-Jo Mannino, came up with the idea for a

have come

how many hew

in the past three

added Mannino.

people months,"

"We grew

up to-

gether and everyone knows everyone else. The youth are the reason why we need a new church because they are important; they are the ones who will be here after we are gone."

fund-raiser for the building fund.

"I felt it would be a great community builder and that people in the parish could work and do things together," said Sister Bernadette. "Of course, the idea was that it would

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the number jumped to 182 runners and walkers. This year, on March 1 1, with cooperation from the local

The youth are the reason why we need a

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else.

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"With .u, the diversity of

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Father McCreesh gave handouts to the teachers from part three "Life in Christ" and chapter two "You Shall

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Peter Church in Charlotte. This session, held at Charlotte Catholic High School on Feb. 16, was the second of two days of inSt.

at

Bishop McGuinness High School

same presentation.

"The Holy Spirit is in everyone

the inclusiveness of

all

—

as brothers

and sisters of God," said Father McCreesh. "This is the great joy of our church; no one should be left out."

He

a

member

of the 12-person Diocesan Commission for Ministry to the Gay-Lesbian Community and is

Their Families, a board that advises and supports the bishop on how to best reach out to gays and lesbians in the diocese, said Father McCreesh.

The

topic involved reiterating the

words found

in the

"Catechism of the Catholic Church," on which the religion textbooks used in the diocese, including "Morality: A Course on Catholic Living," are based.

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sophomore teacher, introduces Jesuit Father Gene McCreesh, the speaker at the religion teacher inservice on Feb. 16 at Charlotte Catholic High School. teachings of the Catholic church."

He talked about how some teachers, uncomfortable with the topic, may be as reluctant to address the issue in their classrooms. The children are also as reluctant and scared to share their feelings, so someone should take the first step, he said.

"One of the things you have to try to get over is your fear of association with people who might be different," said

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sexual persons are called to chastity."

cannot tell homosexuals that they do not belong to the church and are excluded and hated by God," said Father McCreesh. He added that the church needs to ask itself if it is opening up the doors to Christ because everyone should be included.

He told the teachers that they need to be more aware of their students' thoughts and feelings and not to focus on their own ideas, regarding gays and lesbians.

"We cannot let another generation of gay and lesbian youth grow up hating the Catholic church. This is a matter of justice, not of your fear,

gay and lesbian people."

"If this conversation

ends

Yourself

McCreesh. "These youth are impor-

director- of reli-

try to help

from the catechism.

The talk was based on the section about "chastity and homosexuality," subsections 2357 through 2359. The passages read: "The number of men and women who have deep-seated homosexual tendencies is not negligible.

They do not choose their homosexual condition; for most of them, it is a trial.

They must be treated with respect, compassion, and sensitivity homo-

service, entitled "The Catechism of the Catholic Church," for diocesan teachers. The day before, teachers met for the

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She s Presbyterian, He's Catholic:

Can They Pray Together?

By

MARY Catholic

JO PEDERSEN News Service

Jim and Diana alternated between her Presbyterian community and his

communities" would bring to the jubilee "everything that already unites" them and that the jubilee would become "a journey of recon-

Catholic parish every other weekend, But since the birth of their two

A recent national study from the Creighton Center for Marriage and Family at the Jesuit Creighton University in

Omaha,

Neb., found that about

one-third of couples of

all

Christian de-

nominations in the United States, married within the last 20 years, began their marriages as interchurch couples.

In Catholic dioceses the percentage of all marriages in which one partner is Catholic and the other is not varies greatly. In some U.S. dioit is as low as 20 percent, in others as high as 90 percent.

Such marriages present both spe-

ceses,

cial responsibilities

and unique opporand

tunities for the families involved

for pastoral ministers in the church.

The Creighton

ciliation."

Promoting Christian unity

Center's research

on interchurch marriage indicates that marriages between Catholics and non-Catholics have a higher divorce rate if they enter their marriages with lower rates of religiosity (religious practice and beliefs). Often these couples also feel that the church was not serving them as well as those in shared-faith marriages.

The research indicates that these couples have problems and strengths that differ from those experienced by couples in which the husband and wife belong to the same church.

There are highly diverse groups within this population of interchurch couples, and their needs must be addressed in different ways, the research

"is

privilege and responsibility of

the all

Catholics," Kentucky's Catholic bishops said in 1999.

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Marketplace What do

"Interchurch couples

...

don't have to believe the

have long-lasting marriages," writes they do need to

minimize

conflict

and

Bible study or religious education;

...

Mary

same things

to

Jo Pedersen. "But

Catholic parishes

and other Christian churches do together your community?

in

share joint activities such as

working on church projects;

participating in church-sponsored activities; praying together.

vices and traditions.

Jubilee of the Year 2000 has an ecumenical character, Pope John Paul II said.

that "the different churches and ecclesial

several years after their

ferences in the spouse's worship ser-

The

The pope expressed hope

Formarriage,

daughters, they attend Mass regularly at the Catholic parish and also attend the Presbyterian church on Easter, Christmas, Mother's Day and several other holidays.

They, like thousands of other interchurch married couples, developed a system that "works for them." What church leaders now are discovering is that such couples often seek and welcome greater church support in addressing their situations and bringing faith into their lives together.

At home, Jim and Diana pray together as a family and observe Christian traditions that their churches have in common, such as the Advent wreath. Each parent talks about God with the children and respects the dif-

In a Nutshell

"We have a Palm Sunday service with a nearby Lutheran church every

We

meet halfway between the We share prayers and sing songs. Then we process to our

year.

two churches.

indicates. It shows that they don't have to believe the same things to have long-lasting marriages. But they do need to minimize conflict and share joint activities such as Bible

ments

study or religious education; serving or working on church projects; par-

preparation for these couples, as are resources aimed at helping couples ne-

ticipating in church-sponsored activi-

gotiate their differences.

praying together; discussing gious matters together.

an ongoing support group for interchurch couples that has been meeting for more than 10 years to discuss practical issues such as church attendance, baptism of children, home devotions and dealing with in-laws' traditions.

Couples such as Jim and Diana are trying to assure that faith will be a source of strength in their marriages. Just as they do, countless other couples need support in making religion a part of their lives.

In the current Jubilee of the Year 2000, an emphasis is being placed on the important work of creating unity among Christians around the world.

While church leaders and theologians continue their efforts at ecumenical dialogue, and adjustments are made in marriage preparation, couples in ordinary conversations and actions are contributing to an increased desire for the reality of Christian unity.

ties;

reli-

who both take church seriously may have more conflicts over children than samechurch couples do. But interchurch couples also may fare better in such matters than couples where one or both spouses are lukewarm about their faith.

Interchurch couples

their

Kentucky's

bishops

recently

pointed in a pastoral letter to some factors that can contribute to healthy interchurch marriages: Mutual respect for one another's religious convictions, an interest in and continued learning about the other's community, positive support for the other's religious practice and a willingness to make sacrifices for each other.

Efforts to keep growing in knowledge of one's own faith and to take part in as many religious activities together as possible.

The church is responding to the growth in the number of interchurch marriages with some creative adjust-

—

—

to marriage preparation and marriage support.

In the Archdiocese of Omaha, Neb., special panels made up of interchurch couples are part of marriage

There

is

also

coordinator of the Leadership in Family Life Training Program for the Archdiocese of Omaha, Neb.

Pedersen

is

respective churches for services."

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Charlotte, N.C.

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munal soup

worked by the and we also work together through the Salvation Army."

— Father John Koelsch, Boise, Idaho

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There is also the Church United Shelwhich aids the homeless.

ter,

— Kathy

Shafer,

Des Moines, Iowa

"We have

a biannual interfaith

—

primarily Jewish, Muslim and Christian

—

celebration

elements

exhibit

When you

AMOS — a

"We have an

tan organizing strategy

its

Lend Us Your Voice

kitchen

various churches,

We

is

of the

arts.

One of

a six-week-long, juried

of liturgical and sacred

art....

are not trying to solve theological

issues.

spirit

We

are celebrating the creative

which unites us

all.

— Father Thorn Dennis, Springfield,

111.

February 25, 2000

The Catholic News & Herald 9

Faith Alive!

By

FATHER JOHN W. CROSSIN, OSFS Catholic

News Service

How

might couples grow spiritually in interchurch marriages? In some ways the answer is that their spiritual growth is similar to that of same-church couples: Pray for the Holy Spirit's help

— and guidance.

— Attend church each week.

— Set time and — Perform works of aside

for daily prayer,

charity to-

gether in the community.

Such

spiritual practices are portant for all couples. root

We

imour

Christian life in daily life's virtues such as patience, civility, honesty,

wisdom and justice.

Yet each person specially called

unique, each

is

by God. Each has

Thus

specific life history.

a

a couple's

Ecumenical Spirituality: Accent on Marriage much

to learn

Christian faith tradition.

doctrine of the church. It also includes the personal practices which make

ates later problems. The recent study of interchurch marriages by the Center

that faith come alive in worship, in family life and in the community. All the understandings and emotions positive and negative

each other.

—

is

—

as

always im-

portant. Interfaith couples often have

— attached

— to

these particulars of Christian living need to be explored.

We live out of our hearts and our heads. Thoughts and feelings often manifest themselves as Christmas, Easter or other special days come around. These days present couples with opportunities for dialogue, discussion and prayer.

couples

for couples

—

Reducing religious practices cre-

challenges too.

Communication good friends

—

Differences need to be worked on often many times rather than ignored.

Learning not only includes the

everyday spirituality can be lived out in many different ways.

-Interchurch couples have unique opportunities to grow together spiritually. They have unique talents and possibilities. They encounter unique

for all

about each other's

Unfortunately, such special occasions can also be opportunities to ignore differences. Spouses or engaged

may not want to risk upsetting They sometimes submerge

their differences

by ignoring them.

This avoidance only creates a greater long-term risk for the couple's unity.

Marriage and Family at Creighton University in Omaha, Neb., indicates that these couples are at greater risk for divorce than same-church couples. for

The study indicates that participation in joint religious activities can help couples grow together. Today

Recently, the institutions of the

(^Washington Theological Consortium, an ecumenical group of Catholic and Protestant schools and associates, decided to offer an afternoon of practical, pastoral reflections on the

Creighton study. The response so far from local clergy and laity has been positive and enthusiastic almost overwhelming.

This indicates to me that there is a deep desire on the part of Christian clergy and laity of all denominational backgrounds to help couples grow spiritually to share "how" we might aid couples in their preparation and in their faith-filled living.

—

—

Communion among

the Christian

— such

churches will not grow by pretending

as ecumenical Bible studies or social-

taking them seriously and exploring

there are action

many

opportunities

groups —

for couples to live their Christian faiths together.

The study indicates that better marriage preparation can benefit interfaith couples. Good marriage preparation begins the process of learning from one another and building a common spiritual life.

Skilled clergy

and lay leaders can

help couples address questions arising from their varied religious upbringing and education.

differences don't exist.

It

will

grow by

them forthrightly.

As interchurch marriage becomes more and more the norm, I believe that these couples can grow together spiritually.

And

to the

they can bring their experiences

ongoing search

for Christian unity.

Oblate Father Crossin, executive director

of the Washington Theological Consortium, wrote "Friendship: The Key to Spiritual Growth, " Paulist Press. His e-mail address

is

crossinwtc(a),aol.com.

Family traditions open doors to healin By

FATHER DAVID

K.

O'ROURKE,

OP Catholic

For

Dominican Father David K. O'Rourke counsels many of whom have interchurch marriages.

News Service

35 years

I

couples,

have coun

seled married couples seek ing ways to make their

marriages work. The couples come, convinced that there just has to be a better way.

And

they're right.

There are

bet-

ways. Getting there, however, ofmeans recognizing that couples

ter

ten

can benefit from cultural and religious supports to their relationship.

Our beliefs about the value of marriage and family life are examples of what I mean.

Today, of course, many couples come from mixed religious backgrounds. In my counseling I talk about the strengths in each of these backgrounds and work with the couples to draw on the strengths of each tradition.

—

tions,

personal matters that have proven difficult," he

whatever our combination of religious backgrounds (Catholic, Protestant, Jewish), each tradition really values the efforts married people put into creating happy marriages and strong families.

Every year, for example, our families have wonderful religious holidays that we celebrate in our own

From

homes.

decorating the Christ-

tree to preparing the table for the Jewish seder, we have opportunities

everyone to come together in celwe comfortably can invite relatives and friends across refor

ebrations where

says.

marriage to be very difficult. If

counseling means openly

talking

about

tough personal is^ sues, then they'd CNS

rather skip counseling.

photo by Bill

addressed indirectly just as well.

Our

families' religious traditions

and their holiday preparations can provide us with indirect and safe opportunities to deal with personal matters.

and negative, can surface.

There are really three points that I'm offering here for reflection:

—

Counseling couples with different religious backgrounds can highlight rich traditions that accent fam-

Spouses, for example, can discover at holiday times that their dif-

ily life's value.

resolve im-

portant personal issues.

Many people find dealing headon with the troubling issues in their

ferent religious backgrounds mean more to them than they had thought.

And family memories, both positive

in a respectful

The key word

In the process

we can

& Peggy Wittman

But many issues can be

mas

ligious lines.

here is "tradition" that concrete sense of who my people are and what my people do.

This is actually easy to do. For .

we talk about planning their ownfamily celebrawe also indirectly are giving new shape to

"As

—Examining

these backgrounds

way can

help us to deal symbolically with other personal issues.

—And

in respecting different relitraditions we also bring broader cultural support for a solid family and marriage.

gious

Food

for

Thought

Marriages in which one spouse is a Catholic and the other a member of another Christian community or a non-Christian tradition "are often referred to as 'mixed,' 'ecumenical' or 'religiously diverse' marriages," Kentucky's four Catholic

bishops said in a 1999 pastoral

letter.

"At a minimum," the bishops "spouses in religiously diverse marriages should: said,

1. Respect the person and religious convictions of the other.

Be knowledgeable of the other's expression and be able to inter-

2.

faith

pret

it

3.

well.

Continually attempt to learn the faith expression of the

more about partner.

4.

Be willing

to

make

sacrifices

6. Feel obligated to do everything together in the practice of religion, except when the policies and

practices of their individual churches prevent this.

7. Continually attempt to grow in knowledge of their own faith tradition and be able to interpret it well."

for the other.

5. Positively support the other in the practice of his/her religion.

David Gibson, Editor, Faith Alive!

Father O'Rourke, a Dominican, free-lance writer in Oakland, Calif.

is

a

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February 25, 2000

Readings Books

on early Jesuit

Art produced

Word to Life

missions reflects cultural tolerance By

NANCY HARTNAGEL

Catholic

News

WASHINGTON

Service

(CNS)

February 27, Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B Readings:

— Dur-

ing an earlier era of globalization called the Age of Exploration, Jesuit missionaries worldwide contributed significantly to art and science and

knowledge

1)

Hosea Psalm

2) 2

17b, 21-22

2:1 6b,

103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-13

Corinthians 3:lb-6 Mark 2:18-22

in general.

DENTON

By JEAN

Gauvin A.

News Service Our 1 1 -year-old was intrigued but not dismayed by the lifestyle of the impoverished family she met in the far south of Mexico. The young

Published by the University of Toronto Press, the work examines the blend of European and indigenous art and architecture produced on mis-

couple had six children under the age of 7. They lived in two rudely built tentlike houses with dirt floors

sions in Japan, China,

Mughal

Catholic

India

ART ON THE

JESUIT MISSIONS

AND

LATIN AMERICA

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and the Paraguay "reductions," 30 large mission towns where nomadic Guarani peoples were settled.

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Over those two number of conversions

centuries, the in Japan, China and Paraguay reached about 300,000 each, while the Jesuits "had virtually no luck converting Muslims" in India,

But, he told Catholic in a

News

Nagasaki Martyrs

ReClark

Museum

in

The

donna

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in the Basilica of St.

sculpture. These missions fell "within the region of the Spanish and Portuguese empires or just beyond them," he said,

Said Bailey: "The vast majority of people who did the artwork and built the buildings on the missions were indigenous people, mostly converts."

Some 20

to

40 indigenous people

See JESUITS, page

15

temic change.

tively support

—

we

returned from a morning visit with the family, someone asked our daughter if their situation made her sad.

After

"No," she answered. "They weren't sad, why should I feel sad?"

In today's Gospel, Jesus is

asked

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Art was produced for practical reasons, he said. It was used to convert, educate and facilitate sacramental and ritual life. But its main use was "to cross the language barrier as an international way of communicating," said Bailey.

Few people realize that Francis Xavier, founder of the Japan mission, never learned Japanese, he said. "He relied on converts, Japanese who would help him translate, but he also very much relied on images to teach."

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The hope of maintaining a better life was the "new wineskin" given them with the provision of

and empty flour sacks for beds. This home was in a rural neighborhood on the outskirts of a large city. They simple, spare clothing in fact, the baby and toddler wore none.

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—

(CNS) The "Peanuts" cartoonist Charles Schulz "really was Charlie Brown," said Philadelphia native and "Family

known

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and possibly

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Schulz "will always be remembered for his work, and for those who

Circus" creator Bil Keane, 77.

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knew him

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—

Both cartoonists were born in Keane on Oct. 5 and Schulz on Nov. 26. Keane said his last conversation with Schulz was

summer of 1999, before Schulz was diagnosed with colon cancer. in the

and Charlie Brown never got to

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to a T." Keane, who spoke from his home in Paradise Valley, Ariz., drew his own "Family Circus" tribute to Schulz upon hearing the news of his death.

Schulz died Feb. 12, the night

—

before his last original strip a fond farewell to his fans was published in newspapers around the world. The

—

cartoonist, who suffered from Parkinson's disease and had several small strokes last November, was told he had colon cancer. He announced he would retire so he could spend more time with his family.

His death "is a sad thing for all the comic readers throughout the world, as well as for the cartoonists'

nity

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a

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1960.

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"He never was an extrovert. I used to kid him, I'd say, 'You're the only

guy I know who can walk into an empty room and blend right in.' He would laugh," recalled Keane.

Schulz was a religious man and at one time studied theology, he_said.

"He injected that into his strip not on a regular basis, but occasionally he would run words from Scripture. He never was as open in showing his

—

characters practicing religion the way I do in 'Family Circus,' but it had a spiritual feel to it."

He also "devoted a lot of time to helping young people who wanted to get started in the cartoon business,"

Keane

said.

Schulz

"is going to be missed terrihe continued. "Certainly he is an icon in the comic business, a real gentleman."

bly,"

If Schulz's

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The Pope

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Catholic Identity: Part II was an ordained in 1957. At that time Cathocentered their life around their parish church

From the

I

lics

Bishop

and school.

Speaks

I enjoyed teaching religion to the chiloccasion I even served as the school janitor. I remember offering the sacraments in Latin and then reading them in English so that people could understand them.

dren.

On

During Mass, celebrated with my back to the congregation, I would sometimes turn to greet them in Latin. We had no Latin scholars in the parish. So I smile when I hear some talk about "the

Pope says Auschwitz concentration

camp must be

reminder VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Nazi concamp at Auschwitz must be a permanent reminder of the horrors people are capable of committing, Pope John Paul II said.

Greeting city officials and pilgrims from Oswiecim, the Polish town where the camp is located, the pope said, "Auschwitz is a particular witness to the terrible war which caused centration

millions of victims."

The pope spoke to the group Feb. 16 during his weekly general audience. The Oswiecim officials traveled to the Vatican to make Pope John Paul an honorary citizen.

"Your city bears the signs of the suffering and martyrdom of many nations," the pope said, referring to

good old days".

Pope John XXIII succeeded Pope Pius XII. Everyone loved him. He was a very humble person who had a great love for Christ and the Church.

During this Jubilee Year he will be canonized by Pope John Paul II. When Pope John announced his call for Vatican Council II, he said that he wanted the Church to go out into the world and touch the lives of all who were hurting and in need of Christ.

He reminded us that justice precedes peace. He urged priests not remain aloof from their brothers and sisters, but to walk beside them in their journey of

He

recognized the great treasures of the sacraments and works of charity. He believed that these gifts could change the world and make it a better world.

Mother Teresa was one of the greatest influences in my life. She professed that the Eucharist enabled her to discover Christ in the "broken bodies of the poor.' For her prayer was a continuing dialogue with God. The frequent reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation kept her humbly at the faith.

Church

in the

What

is

a Catholic? It's not a

their relationship with

God

person

know

who

the

limits

Sunday Mass. It is to However, discipleship

to

live the life of Jesus Christ.

with Christ demands day-by-day reconsecration of our life to Christ.

I envy you, young people. This is a new century and the beginning of a new Millennium. What a wonderful opportunity you have to reveal God's love and mercy to a world desperately in need of God. Do not allow anything or anyone to discourage you. I repeat the message of Pope John II to the

young people of the world: "Do not you.

and

He

lives in you. Fill the

fear!

God

is

with

world with His peace

love!"

Inspired by the Feb. 4 meeting with college students attending the Campus Ministry retreat at Camp Thunderbird in Clover, S.C.

We welcome your letters and comments.

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December, Oswiecim Mayor Adam made the pope an honorary citizen to commemorate his visit

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Pope meets with Hungarian president,

—

met with Hungarian President Arpad Goncz, and afterward the two leaders joked about how hard work was keeping them fit.

"We belong to the same generation," the 79-year-old pope told Goncz, who is two years younger, after their private meeting Feb 21.

He told the president he looked in good form.

"So much work keeps us well, the Holy Father, too," Goncz replied.

"That's right," the pope added as he slowly walked the president to the door.

The Hungarian leader was in Rome to preside over a ceremony marking the millennium of the founding of Hungary and the arrival of Christianity in the country.

Later, he held talks with Cardinal Angelo Sodano, the Vatican secretary of state. Sources said that among the topics they discussed was

the drawn-out process of negotiating the restitution of church property seized under com-

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the program with a presentaon marriage ministry with African-Americans.

He shared our dubious beginnings in marriage, and

Reflections

The pope, who directed the closure of a Carmelite convent at the Auschwitz camp in 1993, holds honorary citizenship of £5 other Polish cities and towns.

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there in 1979.

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Charlotte,

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Bilski said his district council

munism.

foot of the cross. She believed that to Scriptures is to know the mind of God.

the 1.5 million Jews, Poles,

Gypsies and other peoples killed by the Nazis at Auschwitz and- neighboring Birkenau.

'The voice of Auschwitz, the cry of the tortured, must continually awaken the world so that such a tragedy will never happen again in human history," Pope John Paul said.

"I thank you for all you do to keep the memory of this painful past alive," he told the city officials and townspeople.

Paul

BISHOP WILLIAM G. CURLIN

Christian marriage

and modern families

Many

of the ideals of Christian marriage have fallen out of favor with modern families. No longer is it seen essential to family life. Pastors struggle with their roles as those who preserve what is sacred (tradition) and direct us to what is sacred (community). For example, it is difficult to find "good news" in the teen mother who is without a spouse and pregnant with a third child. How does the Church preserve the sacredness of marriage and affirm the miracle of human procreation that our modern culture sees as not necessarily connected to marriage?

These and other questions concerning marriage in the modern world were addressed by the St. Joseph Society of the Sacred Heart on Feb. 9 and 10.

Better

known

as

"The Josephites," these men reliBreaux Bridge, a community just

gious gathered in outside of Lafayette, La., to pray, listen and learn about strengthening the institution of Christian marriage in the 57 parishes the ofder serves in Alabama, California, Washington, D.C., Louisiana,

Maryland, Mississippi, Texas and Virginia.

Founded in 1893, the Josephites have dedicated themselves to ministry among African Americans.

The Pastoring Workshop in Breaux Bridge focused on marriage preparation and marriage enrichment for African-American Catholics.

how an effective He reported the

marriage ministry evangelized us. important role that Marriage En-

counter played in directing us to God at the center of our relationship.

However, he also reported how easy it is to misappropriate the workings of the Spirit to human formats. He emphasized the need to honor the cul tural variances of peoples of color. "When programs are design for whites they don't always fit well with African-Americans," he told the group of priests. He suggested that established programs that have been successful among whites should be open to restructuring with African-Americans in mind. The concept of process over content applies here.

Fred and Connie Sambrone, a deacon-couple from Archdiocese of Atlanta, presented a condensed overview of their marriage preparation program "The Greatest of These is Love." One of few dio esan programs by and for African-Americans, Fre and Connie's p'rogram presents couples with realis tic challenges to living a Christ-centered marriag in a material-centered world. Part of their mission is to impart "simple wisdom" that is key to unlocking marital joy long after the honeymoon.

While

it

was

Christian married

clear life

from the presentations th under siege today, then

is

was an air of hope among those gathered. Despite the expressed feelings of frustration by some priests, there was a sense that the Paschal Mystery operative in marriage and family life today.

The Josephites, evidenced by their focused energy on African-American marriage, are continuing a tradition of serving African-American Catholic is

families.

Andrew

& Terri Lyke are coordinators of marriage

ministry in African-American community for the Archdiocese of Chicago.

I

February 25, 2000

Editorials

Light

One

compromises, the successes and failures experiwho would lead us.

If you're interested in locating a good source for oratory born of the American experience, I'd recommend a new book I was thrilled to get as a gift this

J.

Words, Words, Words political rhetoric heats

up this presidential and their wordsmiths are sculpting messages designed to persuade us to vote election year, candidates for them.

'You

us quickly

can't believe

tire,

cynical of their methods:

anything they

Others side with less with their own interests. Many say they are more concerned with character than substance (the who rather than the what) and try to find the person behind the words.

Sadly, most of us won't do much listening and just candidates

"tune out"

say!"

whose promises square more or

all

the voices.

And

that's too bad.

Like it or not, the universe in which we live is a universe of words. Much of what we know, or think we know, we have learned through the words of

Those men and women who have attempted

others.

to lead or to prod, to inspire or to intimidate, to

defend values or attack conventions, have done so by using language to shape the actions and reactions of those

who would

and values. encourage anyone trying to

beliefs

enced by those

Guest Columnist

Some of

I'd

is

navigate the rhetorical currents of today's political scene to read a few speeches from our past. You'll be impressed with a sense of how our viewpoints have been formed for good or ill. Speeches open windows on history that demonstrate the clashes and the

McSWEENEY

As

our

why

That

Candle

FATHER THOMAS

alter or reinforce

The Catholic News & Herald 13

& Columns

listen.

On

the plus side, language has at the very least helped us become civilized. As violent as our world is today, we still rely less on brute force and more

on words

to direct our relationships with one anIndeed, throughout history, we have increasingly turned to the persuasive power of speech to

Christmas, "In Our Own Words: Extraordinary Speeches of the American Century," edited by Senator Robert Torricelli of New Jersey (who manages not to include any of his own) and Andrew Carroll.

Having taught rhetoric and communications in college, I found that this volume's particular value rests in its range across the political, social and cultural landscape.

clearly illustrates that the famous not-so-famous have a role in shaping society.

It

and

and

office-seekers.

We

have

more than

a right to use our best judgment, we have a responsibility to do so. What we cannot afford to do is to give

up our personal involvement

and the

political process.

It's

in

government

just too important.

David Lloyd George, British Prime Minister during the First World War, said that "the finest eloquence is that which gets things done."

It is not enough for citizens to listen' or even to form opinions. We have to express ourselves through our words and our actions. Don't be afraid to speak out, to get involved with campaigns and issues. Your voice just might transform our communities, our nation and our world forever.

And that's my last word.

other.

Father Thomas

J.

McSweeney

is

director

What a There are

of The

Christophers.

Question

you seem to indicate that if the water is poured rightly and the proper words invoking the Trinity are said, the sacrament would be valid.

Corner

But we have

been told that the baptism

not lawful unless there

of an infant

decisions.

do you explain your answer?

The

grieving process

by frustration. What

compounded

when

the

left behind. Your words can provide comfort and encouragement. The way you distribute your estate can also express your commitments.

Will you care for your family in an honorable way? Will you affirm worthy charitable organi-

are

Your

A If

will

can be an inspiration.

will can ensure

your desires are fulyou have dependent children, you can

who

You can handle the closing of your estate. You can select the trustee to oversee one or more trusts. You can time the distribution of gifts to children and grandchildren. You can make provisions to support charitable organizations. A will puts you in the driver's seat.

5. A will can conserve your assets, ensuring

FATHER JOHN DIETZEN

CNS

is

a difference

bereaved are left with funeral instructions, an inventory list and a well-crafted will.

S. A will can remind your loved ones of your basic beliefs and commitments. The preamble can affirm not only your guiding principles, but also your aspirations for those who

will care for them.

specify the person

that

more

who

will

meet your objectives. In not only reduces the administrative costs of probate, it can reduce, delay or even

Columnist

many

parents were not even aware of the baptism. In two years they have not bothered to have the baby baptized. There doesn't seem much hope the child will be raised Catholic.

How

life,

designate

is

How then can the baptism you speak of be valid? The

well

your estate and you naturally want to do the same at death. Through your will, you can wrap up your affairs and "put your house in order."

2. A will can help you express your love and thoughtfulness to others. When a person dies without a will, those who are left behind must sort out the estate and make difficult

filled.

is

a well-founded hope that the infant will be brought up in the Catholic faith. This supposedly is canon law.

a

careful decisions to conserve

during

4>.

Q. Thank you for your informative column in our diocesan paper. In your answer to a question on baptism,

seven things

1. A will can let you close the books on your earthly stewardship responsibilities. You've

zations?

The difference between valid and lawful

can do for you

will

at least

crafted will can do for you.

made

Reacquainting yourself with great speeches of the past can enhance your ability to respond more critically to today's speakers

CINDY RICE Guest Columnist

is

available to

states, a will

eliminate estate taxes.

making sure your

Wise stewardship means go as far as possible.

assets

can no longer be commonly considered wheat bread, is required for a valid Eucharist. Note the words between the two commas. (See the Instruction of the Congregation for the Discipline of the Sacraments, 1929.)

Thus, the common leavened wheat bread one buys at the supermarket would be illicit but valid for

6. A will can let you ensure the pattern of your lifetime support of your Church. With a bequest or endowment, you can continue to support your parish, Catholic school, the diocese or diocesan foundation just as you did during your life.

and received. sacrament may be valid, however, a real sacrament, and still be unlawfully celebrated. It is true, for example, that, outside of danger of death, canon law (868) requires the condition you mention

Mass. It has in fact been commonly used in some churches outside the Latin rite. By tradition, however, repeated over the centuries (by Pope Pius for

for a licit baptism.

7. A will can provide peace of mind. You can relax in the knowledge that your temporal affairs are in order. You have cared for those persons and those concerns close to your heart Your will can also bring a sense of peace and

celebration of the Eucharist in the Latin Church.

Similar distinctions apply concerning wine. Mass

security to others.

wine must be made from grapes, but more conditions (concerning mixture with water or other additives)

every person would have a

A. Yours

is

only one of numerous letters

I've

received recently confusing the meaning of valid and lawful (licit) sacraments. Valid administration of baptism, for example, means that the sacrament

was

truly, authentically ministered

A

As

explained in the column you quote, the church has good reasons for saying it is wrong to baptize children in situations where there is no Catholic life going on in the home and no expectaI

tion that the parents will give Catholic nurturing to It would not be fair to the child, the parents or the Christian community.

^their child.

It is

wrong and

unlawful, therefore, to baptize these circumstances, but not invalid.

The same is true of the other sacraments. Several have written to me worried about an "invalid"

someone

in

â&#x20AC;˘Mass because a different form of wheat bread was tused. By no means does that necessarily make the *eucharistic liturgy invalid. felse

Bread made from wheat alone, in which nothing has been added in such a quantity that the product

L

I_

X

one, in September 1912), unleavened bread such as we are accustomed to at Mass is required for lawful

are required for validity than for lawfulness.

To offer just one more example, the ordination of priests still

and bishops

valid.

If,

may

be

wrong

in certain cases,

but

for instance, a bishop ordains another

man bishop without proper authorization from the pope, that ordination ceremony is gravely illicit, but still valid; the newly ordained person is truly a bishop.

The theology concerning the overall intention of the Christian community, the church, in these matters brings in other important factors. It seems, however, that keeping, the above points in mind would often serve to keep things clear, reduce anxieties and preserve some Catholic peace of soul.

With

all

the benefits, one

might expect that But the opposite

will.

is true. Of the 1.5 million persons who die each year in the U.S., only SO percent have a will. For most people, making a will is like preparing a tax return they put it off as long as they can.

You may recognize some of these excuses: "It's too expensive ... I can't handle the decisions ...

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

My

is too small I'll do it later." encourage you to call your attorney and make an appointment to have your will prepared or updated. Please do it today.

estate

...

We

Cindy Rice the Diocese

is

Director of Planned Giving for

of Charlotte.

14 The Catholic News & Herald

February 25, 2000

Around the Diocese

Maryvale Sisters, parish youth score big in annual "Souper Bowl" VALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The youth group The ecumenical "Souper Bowl" Thomas Aquinas Church

St.

of

ef-

in

Bowl Sunday by youth in churches throughout the United States and Canada who collect fort

Charlotte donated $1,431.50 to the sisters of the Congregation of Our

Lady, Help of the Clergy in Vale Feb. 20. The youth group,, which includes about 260 members, raised the funds for the congregation on J-an. 30 during the "Souper Bowl of Caring" drive.

Among the "Maryvale" sisters' ministries are serving 98 children enrolled at Maryvale Daycare School, providing a variety of outreach to the needy and hosting retreats for groups from throughout

is

led each Super

donations from parishioners for local charities. This year's stats include an estimated total of $3 million raised by 12,500 church communities.

Pictured with members and sponsors of the youth group are Sister Mary Francis and Sister Mary Clare, both of Maryvale, and Capuchin Father Stan Kobel, parochial vicar at St. Thomas Aquinas Church.

the region.

"Out Of Africa," born

mid-morning.

in

The Luo

tribe

Catholic,

is

based

in

the

one of many

is

become involved with the Catholic campus ministry group at WCU. Syagga said, "As a Christian, I love religion and learning more about things I thought I knew. I like knowing who made me and why I am here."

fishing industry, explained Syagga.

Some of

the native foods that Syagga was taught to prepare include

combiwater and oil,

pilau, a spiced rice, chapati, a

nation of wheat flour, which makes a type of fried bread,

Gloria Schweizer,

WCU

Catholic

campus minister, said that she first met Syagga when she looked out of her window and saw her sitting on a swing near the student center. When they began talking, Syagga admitted she was feeling disconnected with her

and ugali, ground corn flour mixed with boiling water, which is eaten with vegetables.

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derived from her tribe of the surroundings and had found the cen"[Since

ter.

I

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where else would I go except to my church?" Syagga said.

"She needed to be at the Catholic center because her faith is at the center of who she is," said Schweizer. "The way that she has made friends in such a short amount of time is amazing."

Now that she is here in America, Syagga will have four years to adjust

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her family's acknowledgement

Syagga speaks Swahili, a Bantu language distinctive to Eastern and Eastern Central Africa, English and Luo, a language

Classified

She

will not return

to see her parents until gradua-

tion because of the cost of the overseas Now, living in America, when

flight.

CD player and song or turns on reminded of home, t

Syagga turns on her listens to her favorite

the

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This hybridization is "what makes it not just second-rate copies of European art," Bailey said. "It's a lot more."

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February 25, 2000

Living the faith

"Out of Africa" Student celebrates faith, adapts to surroundings By

ALESHA

M. PRICE

to attend school in South Carolina instead.

Staff Writer

—

CULLOWHEE

Before

home for college, many other young adults,

Marilyn Syagga she, like

left

would

listen to Mariah Carey on her player, watch "The Oprah Winfrey Show," catch the latest movie with her friends and attend Mass on Sundays. Who would guess that Syagga was born and raised in Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya?

The equator runs through Kenya, a country about the size of Texas,

CD

bordered

by SomaUganda and

Ethiopia, lia,

Tanzania, on the Eastern coast of Africa.

her

abroad, Syagga,

J

20, to

Marilyn Syagga sity

(WCU),

man

in

Fresh from trip from transferred

Western

Carolina Universight unseen, as a fresh-

December. She had only heard about the school from a family friend who had moved to the Asheville area from Nairobi, but she decided to apply. Her older brother Michael was going to enroll at but decided

WCU

June 26

-

"It was my dad's idea to come to America because he likes the educational system better," said Syagga, one of five children, "but I also wanted a chance to go to school, see the world and explore my artistic abilities."

With her father having a doctorate in land economics and serving as the dean of faculty in architecture, design and development at the University of Nairobi, and her mother, a registered nurse and midwifery tutor, who has gone back to school to obtain

her master's degree in nursing, education has always been an important part of her life.

Syagga is an interior design major, one area of study not offered at many universities, and is involved in graphic arts in her spare time.

However, Syagga did not have much room for extracurricular activities while attending boarding schools during her teen years. She attended Limuru Girls' High School, where she and the other 600 girls wore, what she described in a distasteful tone, a

uniform of "white shirts, brown skirts, light brown socks and brown shoes."

"In Africa, study cus,

is

the main foin so much

and you have to put

July 3

Photos by Joann S. Keane

Marilyn Syagga, pictured left, from Western Carolina University talks with Bishop William G. Curlin and Alberta Hairston, North Carolina A&T State University and Bennett College campus minister, at the diocesan Campus Ministry Retreat on Feb. 5 in Clover, S.C. effort,"

she stated firmly. "At the

we had one

school,

TV

we

that

highway between her school and home. "But, we really have the same things that you do here," she said serithe

could

only watch on weekends, but I really didn't mind because I focus better without TV and radio."

She lived and worked

much

like a college

When

One earmark of her African heritage is her family's acknowledgement of their tribe, a group of people de-

in a school

with weekend pa-

rental visits and trips

break.

ously.

home

scending from a

for the

not busy with her stud-

common

ancestor or

Syagga speaks Swahili,

tradition.

she was the basketball team captain and secretary of the Catholicbased school group, Youth Christian Students.

Because her family resides in the capital city, the only sign that Syagga

Bantu language distinctive to Eastern and Eastern Central Africa, English and Luo, a language derived from her tribe of the same name.

Every child is given a Luo name based upon his or her time of birth;

lived in Africa came through the appearance of an occasional runaway zebra escaping from captivity across

Syagga's

is

See "OUT

Anyango because she Was

OF AFRICA,"

inside

page

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