March 13, 1998 by Catholic News Herald

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News

& Herald

March

Pope Aims To Focus World Concern, Compassion On Africa Nigerian

Visit:

By CINDY WOODEN VATICAN CITY (CNS)

— Once

again in late March, Pope John Paul

will try to focus the world's attention and compassion on Africa, while also calling

forth the strength of the continent's Catho-

community. His 14th papal visit to Africa is to last just three days and take him only to Nigeria, but his gaze and his voice will be cast beyond the boundaries of the West African nation. lic

From a strictly religious point of view, Nigeria is a jewel in the Catholic Church,

pense of preaching the message that deep faith put into action is

good for individuals, families and by extension, nations.

Nigeria ;

"Despite the mainly negative

many

countries,

*Ab0iffl

QiMcs 12rnilE[i»t

can be overcome," the pope wrote in his 1995 apostohc exhor-

seemed to have more trouble dealing with the loss of her father and the difficulties which face single-parent homes. Compounding the problem, Judy began experimenting with alcohol and drugs. Her psychological ter,

Judy,

Soon thereafter, Martha found her-

blamSO^

\ Onikhoy'

CtirisHanilT40%

on "The Church in Africa."

help for Judy,

Judy decided to have an open adoption arranged through CSS' adoption agency. During this difentire family as

ficult time,

tary rule for 14 years with only a brief

church leaders were expressing their concerns about situations of tension in Sierra Leone, Kenya, Burundi, Rwanda and Sudan.

friend, attentive to the

serious

human rights

Nigeria's population

Nigeria were under way.

The Vatican Secretariat of State called

abuses.

almost evenly

divided between Muslims and Christians,

and it has some 250 different ethnic groups. What Pope John Paul will say in Nigeria could be appUed easily to many other African countries where there is a need to fortify democracy and respect for human rights, sow peace between ethnic and religious groups, and promote economic development. Still, Pope John Paul makes sure his visits are pastoral acknowledging problems but not dwelling on them at the ex-

—

nuncios in Africa to the Vatican for a meeting before the trip to discuss the all

church's role on the continent.

The

current tensions in African na-

have serious political roots, but they CathoHc faithful, church persoimel and church poUcy: • Five missionaries were kidnapped in Sierra Leone in mid-February and dozens of others were forced to hide in the forests as soldiers and rebels who supported a 1997 rmhtary coup fled from West tions

also directly touch the

Rev.

March 1, 1998 Thomds J. Meehan, OSA,

Rev.

Arthur D. Johnson, OSA, Parochial Vicar.

Pastor, St.

John

Neumann

Church, Charlotte St.

John Neumann

Church, Charlotte

Effecth'e

March

12,

Rev. Stanley Kobel,

•

In Kenya, church leaders called for

more democratic constiprompting charges from President Daniel arap Moi and his party that the church was advocating the overthrow of the government. • The bishops of Burundi and Rwanda asked for an end to African nations' eco-

the drafting of a tution,

nomic sanctions against Burundi. • In Sudan, fighting between government and rebel troops continues. The country is deeply divided between the Muslim majority of the North, and the southern population of Christians and followers of traditional religions.

African troops.

EflFective

In the North, civil servants assisted

"In our family alone

we have

on how they were not deserted during their grief but continually assisted by the church.

Thankful for the comfort and guidance her family has received from

Martha encourages othand sisters "While not all of us are called

the diocese,

ers to assist their brothers in need.

to peer ministry, we all can minister through the support of the DSA," she said.

by the military have been razing Catholic schools and multipurpose centers on the outskirts of Khartoum where displaced Christians from the South have settled. • In mid-February, four more Cathoschools were set for demolition. The church was given an opportunity to salvage furnishings, supplies, windows, doors and roofing material. Time and time again, the pope has complained of the silence in which Africa's suffering is allowed to continue.

lic

Readings for the week of March 15 21, 1998

—

Sunday 1

Thomas Aquina.

Patrick

Church, Charlotte

3: 1-8,

13-15

Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12

Luke

13:1-9

Monday

TijmkmQ

2 Kings 5:1-15 Luke 4:24-30

of Priest^oo5?

Tuesday Daniel 3:25, 34-43

God Calls each of us in a variety of v^rays. If you or someone you know feels drav\^n to priesthood, please write or call to find out more about serving in the Diocese of Charlotte.

Matthew 18:21-35 In the late third century, a

Patrick

home

was

carried off

be enslaved

young

from his

in Ireland.

free years later and returned homeland, where he is said have been ordained. He re-

For

more information:

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Wednesday Deuteronomy 4: 1, 5-9 Matthew 5:17-19

broke to his

turned to Ireland and became a great missionary and archbishop

Rev. Eric

St.

attributed to

Armagh. Although many stories him are legend, St.

Patrick remains a popular figure.

baptized thou-

Thursday 2 Samuel 7:4-5, 12-14, 16 Matthew 1:16, 18-21,24

Friday

Hosea 14:2-10

Mark

12:28-34

Saturday

704-926-0106

Hosea 6: 1-6 Luke 18:9-14

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re-

ceived services from four different ministries," said Martha, commenting

Exodus St.

a helpful

ing the painful transition.

1998

OFM Cap., Parochial Vicar,

CSS became

needs of everyone involved with the adoption, eas-

•

His Excellency, Bishop William G. Curlin, announces the following appointments in the Diocese of Charlotte.

preg-

CSS provided counseling for the

nant.

Pope John Paul and African

Abacha, has been widely criticized for

for assis-

was seeking

who had become

trip to

The regime of the current president. Gen. Sani

CSS

self again turning to

and seminaries bursting at the seams. But the country has been under miUperiod of civiUan governance.

she

spend time in a mental hospi-

tance, but this time, she

Enugu

As preparations for his March

with very high rates of Mass attendance

move

forward with her Ufe, her oldest daugh-

tal.

tation

Popuktfion

affmn

vigorously that these difficulties

While Martha was able

had

despite the sad situations being

experienced in

DSA, from page

1998

state deteriorated to the point that

which today characterizes numerous parts of Africa, and

picture

the church has the duty to

13,

March

13,

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1998

Suit Against Diocese

Ad Limina, from page — The of and

slapped.

in the church, particularly in light of a

but joys as well," said the official.

role

Charges Clergy l\/lisconduct BOONE

—

Suit has been initiated

against the Diocese of Charlotte and Bishop Curlin by the alleged victim of clergy misconduct and his family. The accused priest, Rev. Damion J. Lynch, had been assigned to St. Elizabeth Church in Boone, NC, during the period of time in question.

In November of 1995, Fr.

Lynch himBishop Curlin regarding The Diocese of Charlotte has a policy in place which has a zero tolerance for clergy misconduct. Pursuant to that policy. Bishop Curlin iniself reported to

an indiscretion.

tiated an investigation of circumstances,

placed Fr. Lynch on Administrative leave

and provided

Fr.

Lynch with a

qualified

psychologist and therapist. Additionally,

pursuant to Diocesan Policy, Bishop Curlin initiated dialogue with the alleged victim and his family regarding the factual basis of the claim and their psycho-

After

logical needs.

much

discussion

with the victim and his family, the Bishop

thought he had resolved the matter to their satisfaction in June of 1996 by reaching a resolution of the victim's claim, and the claim of his family. Fr. Lynch, after being professionally evaluated and treated, was cleared by his therapist for the continuation of his priestly ministry. He was then assigned to Our Lady of Consolation Church in Charlotte in June, 1997, and continued there as Parochial Vicar until February, 1998 when he requested that Bishop Curlin grant him leave from his priestly ministry, and such request was granted. While expressing sympathy and compassion for all victims of priest misconduct, the Diocese of Charlotte will pro-

ceed to defend

this civil action in part

it had finally resolved claim almost two years ago.

the basis that

this

the laity in society

Michael Church To Host Lenten Musical Drama

GASTONIA — On March 28, at 7:30 p.m.,

St.

Michael Church

which lay people can participate church ministry. Issues related to marriage and family life, including the social situation in the United States and pastoral programs for marriage preparation, family ministry and assistance to divorced or separated

public.

who

"business" parts of

the bishops have with the leaders of

—

Catholics.

—

U.S. young people and the

church's ministry to them, as well as a review of efforts to promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Seminary programs and the on-

—

going education of priests, looking not only at spiritual, ministerial

and intellectual for-

mation, but also issues related to the per-

sonal maturity of candidates for the priesthood and priests themselves.

— The importance of

the sacraments,

especially the Eucharist and reconcilia-

The pope probably

tion.

will discuss con-

tinuing efforts to revise the translations

Vatican congregations and councils, particularly the doctrinal congregation

pope

ments. In addition, the bishops who preside over the various secretariats, committees and commissions of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops will meet with their counterparts at the Vatican for an exchange of information on projects and problems. The 42-page Vatican directory outlining the essential elements of an "ad limina" visit focuses on the liturgical and spiritual aspects of the pilgrimage. In addition to Mass with the pope, the bishops celebrate liturgies at the tombs of the Apostles in St. Peter's Basilica and in the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls.

"The pope wants

make

a business meeting, not just an opportu-

emphasize the role of bishops as teachers, promoters and guardians of the faith.

nity to visit a favorite restaurant, not a

Vatican officials said they did not

a spiritual experience," a Vatican official

is-

nostalgic visit to the Apostles' tombs, but

"It's

not that the themes will be

all

said.

"The pope

here to confirm his

brothers in the faith," he said, and with

way Pope John Paul has

new, but the way they are presented, perhaps with a new twist," one official

the

said.

majority of bishops.

"There is nothing that is emotionally charged" on the agenda, the official said. The visits do not focus on problems, another official said. "The bishops do not come here to get their wrists

Jimmy

that

structured

the visits, that's the experience of vast

Contributing to this story was Rostar, staff writer of The

Catholic

News &

Herald.

holds a master's degree in religious education from

New Orleans, has been active within theatrical and musical An accomplished guitarist, percussionist, liturgical dancer and choreographer, she previously served as assistant director of drama proLoyola University,

ductions at Charlotte Catholic High School.

An encore performance, in

Curtin Hall in the

also free of charge, will be hosted

by the

Mercy Administration Center on April 4

Sisters of 7:30 p.m.

Belmont.

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of prayers and readings used at Mass.

Gastonia

drama, "Still." Directed by Mercy Sister Larretta RiveraWilliams, the play focuses on social issues and concerns while addressing the question, "Does God still care?" The answer, which includes visual depiction of God's love and ongoing presence, unfolds during the climatic last scene. "Still" will be performed by the St. Michael's Youth Group and parishioners, accompanied by St. Cecilia's Choir. A special guest appearance by Tiffany Pastula of Belmont will be featured in the production, which is free and open to the

strictly

the "ad limina" visits are the meetings

sues on his agenda for the U.S. bishops. in

They discuss not only problems,

The more

tent to

think the pope had any big, surprise

will present the musical

Sister Larretta,

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Pope John Paul II

Pope

Calls His Lenten Retreat

Exercise

VATICAN CITY (CNS)

Pope Appeals For End

Hope

— Pope John Paul

To Discrimination II

who are sheltered in their

mother 's womb,

God will keep them

that

safe

and increase our

1998 Lenten retreat was an exercise in optimism and hope that would help him prepare to celebrate Easter with greater faith and love. Speaking in Slovakian at the end of the March 1-7 retreat, the pope thanked Slovak Cardinal Jan C. Korec

love for them;

We pray to

of Nitra not only for leading the retreat, but also for "the witness of courageous fidelity to Christ which you offered in the course of difficult years." The cardinal, who preached on the theme of "Jesus Christ: Yesterday, Today and Forever," was secretly ordained a priest in 1950 and a bishop in 195 1 when his country was under communist rule. He spent eight years in prison and more than 30 years as a common laborer, ministering clandestinely.

Pope John Paul

Against

said

his

For the littlest of children and for those

said the experience of a retreat,

piscopal Galen Jar Bisliop WilliamoL G.

CiuirliiiL

will

take part in the following events:

Women

VATICAN CITY (CNS)

— Continuing discriminawomen throughout the world has prevented many of them from develoption against

ing their strengths and talents and has deprived the

world of their gifts. Pope John Paul 11 said. Speaking at the Vatican March 8, which is marked as Women's Day in many countries, the pope issued a special appeal for the respect of women's rights in countries where they are still blatantly denied in law. "I want to launch an appeal on behalf of women who still today are denied their basic rights by political regimes:

women who

are segregated,

who

are forbid-

entering into "the silence of the desert," sharpens one's

den to study,

perception of God's loving presence and one's confidence that God "prepares great things for those who

press themselves in public," the pope said during his

him and live in his light." The 1998 retreat, he said, mirrored the journey the church is making toward the jubilee year 2000. "The mystery of Christ pervades the church, ani-

mates it and leads it along the difficult path of penance so that, purified and cleansed, it can advance with an exulting heart to meet the bridegroom," the pope said. Thanking the Vatican officials who attended the retreat with him in the Apostolic Palace, the pope said, "Now, like Moses descending from the mountain where he had encountered the fascinating and tremendous beauty of God, we return to the valley, to our daily work, in order to proclaim the marvels we have contemplated."

to exercise a profession

and even to ex-

midday Angelus address.

"May international solidarity accelerate the obliga-

believe in

the Lord,

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The Pope Speaks

Corner

^ro-'/oife

13,

tory recognition of their rights," he said.

But even when women's rights are recognized in pope said, "we are unfortunately heirs of a hiswhich has made the journey of

law, the

tory of conditioning

women difficult." The dignity of women is often undervalued, he said, and women are pushed to the margins of social, politiand economic life. "So many women have been and still are valued more for their physical appearance than for their personal qualities, their professional competence, their in-

cal

telligence, the richness of their sensitivity and, finally,

for the very dignity of their being," he said.

The Bottom Line Antoinette Bosco

The bishop

will

Rome

March 15-27 making "ad limina " report

his to

Pope John Paul II.

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Priests I

was

We Remember

pretty devastated

when

a very dear friend

me, very upset. Claire, a lovely person, was raised Catholic but fell away from the church in early adolescence. We often have talked about her continual search for God. She told me she had begun to visit a Catholic church in Manhattan on her way to work mornings. That day she had noticed a sign saying that confessions were being heard. She felt moved to go into the box. She began by telling the priest that it had been 32 years since her last confession. He asked her if she was married and whether the ceremony had been in a Catholic church. She said that when she answered that she had been married in a "Christian church," he said, "I can't give you absolution," and shut the door. When she told me this, I wondered, "What would Christ have done?" I inmiediately called a priest I know and arranged for Claire to talk to him. I knew he would begin by asking her, "What is drawing you back to the church, and how can I help you?" Whether this can heal the wounds Claire is feeling from the rejection she received in confession I don't know. At least it will show her she mustn't judge all priests based on one experience. That very week I sent a report to Claire that I read in The Long Island Catholic, the weekly paper of the diocese of Rockville Center on Long Island. Reporter Peter Feuerherd has been collecting stories from people inspired by the work of a priest, deacon or religious. Feuerherd was struck by the pattern of responses. Very few mentioned a brilliant sermon, noted "grand liturgical expertise" or mentioned a pastor's financial called

or administrative genius as transforming the lives of

And "no one mentioned

anything about a priest's admonition about immoral behavior as having an impact," he wrote. Catholics.

Here

what they

cited:

"how a priest touched their lives when the letter-writer or a family member was seriously

ill;

how

a priest

assured them that they were still a welcome part of the church after long peri-

ods away from active practice or after a divorce; a kind word in the midst of a personal crisis."

He concluded that a priest "must never shut the door" when people are feeling distressed or unworthy. "It's compassionate interventions at such times which appears to be remembered forever." I am so fortunate. I never have met a priest who turned me away. Most priests I have met have been human, caring and Christlike, especially when I have been the most wounded. I want to end by giving one personal example. Four years ago I met an impressive bishop at a conference in Israel on Christians and Jews. He was Bishop Francis Eugene George of the Diocese of Yakima, Wash. We had several talks, and he helped ease the pain I was feeling because of the recent murders of my son and daughter-in-law. We stayed in touch for a while by mail.

I still

cherish his handwritten letter saying: "You're

my prayers. I hope we can meet again. You're always welcome here." What a joy it was to see that this good man become archbishop of Chicago and now a cardinal! God1 bless his good priests. in

Antoinette Bosco

CNS

columnist.

March

13,

The Catholic News

1998

One Candle

Light

Father Thomas

The Balancing Act

what we

We discover that there are

give.

A young couple I've come to know Manhattan have taught me a lot about the perils and opportunities of working on Wall Street. I'll have the honor of cel-

powerful rewards for striking a balance

ebrating their marriage in a couple of

ous.

weeks

at Saint Patrick

were talking over plans Conversation

dinner recently.

spiritual

consequences of

of their frus-

most of us is the imbalance of giving and getting. We tration:

"The

difficulty for

give a lot to get financial rewards

— but

we find little time to express our care for things other than banking a fat paycheck.

Sure,

we can and do open our wallets for many of us want to

often see this in education and

sure

tions.

ration, gist

that,

The more intensely we are involved, the more satisfaction and plea-

surviving in the economic center of the

me sum up the

And

in work.

universe.

Let

getting.

simply put, the best way to receive the things that really count is to be gener-

moved to their jobs, and the

and

financial

Cathedral, so

between giving and

get

from our insights and solu-

To paraphrase Edison: no

also true in reUgious experiences.

For example, the more we bring to worship in God's "house" the more we get from it. If we regard the whole service as a performance laid on for our

—

special entertainment,

McSweeney

through the week, imagine church as a place you bring your grace, that is, the good you have drawn from your everyday encounters with reality. Then if you are open, ready to receive God, you find that anything can happen more, perhaps, than you ever imag-

—

ined.

we may find our-

selves criticizing the organist and music,

Going

various causes, but

finding fault with the preacher.

do more. We need a "Wall Street Really Cares" campaign!" My friends have found out what many people do in the course of a lifetime: What we get will be determined by

church has become the result of habit and routine, part of the timetable into which we have divided the week. Rather than viewing church as a

place you go to get grace to help you

who would have

friends

must show themselves

friendly.

When

comes

to strik-

ing a balance between giving and getting in our rela-

you might recall it is because God beand delights in you and loves you, that you can believe and" love him. Givtionships, that

lieves

The most common experience of the

ing positively instead of negatively always

balance of giving and getting occurs in

makes one helluva difference in what we

our personal relationships. One of the basic principles in the dynamics of human interaction is that we tend to see our re-

get in return.

flection in other people.

News Note "Living Peace, Giving

perspi-

no inspiration.

It is

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and irritable and badwill probably find other

are cross

tempered, we people equally unpleasant. If we are critical and fault-finding, the chances are that we will find other people the same. If we are suspicious

hood

and

Father Thomas J. McSweeney is Director of the Christophers and a

CNS

columnist.

distrustful, the likeli-

that others will be so to us.

Conversely, us,

For a free copy of the Christopher Peace," write to The Christophers, 12 East 48th Street, New York, NY 10017.

we must

first

we wish others to love

love them. Individuals

Question Corner Father John Dietzen

Covering Statues and Crosses

My question concerns the pracof covering statues and the crucifix in the week or two before Easter Only one parish in our area had them covered last year. Our liturgy committee is uncertain what to do. Are there official church regulations that would help us? A. In years past the crucifix and other images in Catholic churches were covered with purple cloths during the two weeks before Easter. For reasons having to do with the Q.

tice

proper liturgical spirit of those days, especially of the Easter triduum, that custom was changed when the revised missal

(Sacramentary) was published in

1970.

At the end of the Mass of the

week

fourth

for Saturday of Lent, the

Sacramentary indicates the practice

"may be observed,

if the episcopal conference decides." That same regulation was repeated

1988

on the celebration of from the Congregation

in a letter

the Easter feasts

Since the National Conference of Catholic Bishops has never voted to continue the practice of covering images and crosses, the practice has not been permissible in the United States for the past 28 years. the bishops'

Committee on

the

Liturgy has noted (April 1995), individual parishes are not free to reinstate the prac-

tice

their

his flesh

and drinking

in Mark, Matthew and Luke. For example, another in-

his

stance that occurs to us par-

blood.

as we do, it's strange he did not tell us when that promise was ful-

to tell us the

Holy Week is Gospel mother of Jesus

was present

at the crucifix-

filled.

ion.

John believed those

ticularly during

words

for Divine Worship.

unknown

promise of the Eucharist when he spoke of eating

own.

that

A. As everyone familiar with the New Testament knows, the Gospel according to John is quite different in a number of major ways from the other three Gospels.

Reasons these differences occur are Much has to do with the fact that the fourth Gospel was apparently completed some decades afnot always easy to find.

Eucharist and John's Gospel Q. Why does St. John 's Gospel not even mention the institution of the Eucharist at the Last Supper?

believe that, in Chapter 6 of that Gospel, Jesus was referring to the

ter the others.

An even larger reason is that John's whole approach to Jesus and his message

John

the only

The other evangelists name other women being there, but not Mary. If she was there, were they ignorant of the fact, which doesn't seem likely. Or didn't they think it was important?

Or did John speak of her on Calvary because of a theological relationship between her and the church, represented by "the beloved disciple" ? Thus, in the case you mention, maybe

See Dietzen, page 9

reflects a level of theological reflecfion

Family Reflections Andrew & Our family

cess of healing.

rences have

currently in the pro-

Two

wounded

different occur-

us. First, Terri

better in familiar, loving surroundings

traditional grieving rituals

than in the antiseptic wards of hospitals.

and the cards,

un-

going well now and slowing returning to

Terri's recovery is

home

derwent a hysterectomy two weeks ago, and second, Andrew's father died only three days after Terri's surgery. The physical healing necessary for Terri's recovery from surgery is quite different from the emotional and spiritual healing

that she is

required for our family's loss in the death

our memories. Healing

of Andrew

Sr. Yet,

larities to the

will return to

are the days when long hospiwere ordinary for surgical procedures. Driven by insurance companies' frugal attention to "unnecessary" ex-

stays

life.

In a

work and

order of family

life will

only determinant in this

shrinkage. Patients tend to rejuvenate

bers in

are integral to

selves.

When

wound.

fit,

how we

that changes, there

a different

has shifted.

An important part of our

and prayers offered by so

many

caring people.

self- identities

and our family constitution

healing

— from

Terri's sur-

—

is gery and Dad's death the stability of faith in an un-

gather as a family to take care of each other. Special attention is given to the

changing

needs of the most vulnerable. The healing continues as we get back on our feet and reenter our ordinary worlds and the routines of our lives. Yet, we are different and everything

God who promises

"I will be your God and you will be my people (Jeremiah 7:23)." Through faith we reenter life changed to re-experience God in new ways. Though with the ex-

God we encounter through prayer and the

longer are he and his siblings a family of

care of others. "Is there no balm in

seven children. There was a gaping hole in their identity that took time (and is still taking time) to mend. It is even more so when losing a parent. Something fundamental to our being has shifted. The para-

Gilead?

ourselves. is

digm of our

phone

pected scars that remind us of our painful ordeal and the unchanging love of

we do becomes a way of experiencing

Part of the process of healing

letters,

food, kind words

see our-

are "taken off our feet"

calls, visits,

was when Andrew's

our family identity. The size of one's family and the memin

new

line isn't the

resume and

taking place.

Adjusting to Dad's death also

open wound

ment

However, the bottom

also

healing process, healing of the spirit and

the loss. Everything

shrinking.

resume,

the trauma of her surgery will fade into

penses, the duration of hospital confineis

few weeks she

life will

only slightly changed by the ordeal. The

the

Gone

tal

her routine of

there are striking simi-

process of healing in both

situations.

Terri Lyke

the

new

fit.

brother Aaron died five years ago.

Is there no physician there? (Jeremiah 8:22)" Yes, there is. And the

healing continues.

Andrew and Terri Lyke are CNS columnists.

6 The Catholic

News

& Herald

March

Getting Health Insurance For 71 ,000 NC Kids By In the

JOANNE KENNEDY FRAZER movie "As Good As

audiences cheer

when the

North Carolina, there are 223,000 uninsured children. For 7 1 ,000 of those, there is now the possibility for coverage if the N.C. General Assembly acts by In

Gets,'

severely asth-

matic son of Carol, the

April

waitress, finally receives

lation has

will allow

Bi-partisan legis-

been passed by Congress in Washington

the medical attention that

him to lead a norBecause Carol

that offers

new funds

mal life. and her family were uninsured, they had been rely-

states to buy insurance for children of low-income families working

ing on frantic trips to the

(Children's Health Insur-

emergency room

ance Program, or CHIP). To receive North Carolina's grant of nearly $80 milUon, the N.C. Gen-

when

the son's life breathing

to save

his

became desperAll bewhen the

ately difficult.

comes well wealthy author, Melvin, pays for a medical special-

eral

The questions that go begging as one remembers that scene are, "What about

all

the other

uninsured children who have no such benefactor? What about all the other families who must wait and suffer until the last minute before finding relief for a sick kid? What about all those families who, unable to afford insurance for all their children, end up choosing to insure only one?"

has been documented that poor children are twice as likely as other children to have physical or mental disabiliIt

or other chronic health conditions that

impair daily their activities. The United States Catholic Conference has repeatedly stated, "beginning with our children and their mothers, we must extend quality

allo-

miUion in match-

ing state funds. Failure to

submit a proposal by April means North Carolina will lose $79.9 miUion in federal money thus throwing away funds that other states were quick to go after. According to Dan Gerlach of the N.C. Budget and Tax Center, "North Carolina would receive almost $3 in federal monies for every $1 in state monies it spends on this program, one of the best leveraging rates of any federal aid program." Dr. David Bruton, secretary of Health and Human Services, has developed a plan that would provide coverage for children in families with annual incomes up to 200 percent of poverty $32,100 for a family of four. (An alternate plan would cover only about 19,000 children.) The Bruton plan would not be an entitlement program; it would place a cap on state spending; and eligible chil-

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ties

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one adult employed in at least one job adults whose kids have no coverage because their employers do not offer it or because it is too expensive to buy. With its surplus of several hundred million dollars. North Carolina can easily afford this program. What can we do so that 7 1 ,000 more of N.C. kids will be insured? Gov. Hunt has called a special session of the N.C. General Assembly for the week of March 23 to consider the Children's Health Insurance Program. Call your at least

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Suplemento de The Catholic News and Herald

Cruzando

las f ronteras

Por Hector Andrade La experiencia mas complicada en

entrevisto a Jorge para que le hablara de

vidade Jorge dur675 viajando en autobus, en tren y camino cientos de millas. Paso frio, calor, Uuvia, hambre y sed, 5 elementos que le

aquel estado, y le comento, "Mire senorita,

di'as.

Sutravesia

la inicio

acompanaron para alcanzar el llegar a la Union Americana.

objetivo:

Decidio dar el primer paso, salir de su pais natal, Honduras, para enfrentarse a la adversidad de la aventura. Un reto, una necesidad lo obligo a buscar otra altemativa que se origino al perder su pierna derecha en un accidente automovih'stico.

Es una

historia

como quiza muchas

otras mas. El rostro de Jorge refleja la

sensibilidad de

ser

que sabe

que es

el sufrimiento y al mismo tiempo el espuitu de continuar en la lucha por la

sobrevivencia.

"En Honduras trabajaba

en una llantera y de ahi pase a un taller de armas, desempenando el puesto de vigilante. Tenia un sueldo equivalente a 20 dolares a la semana, dinero que no me permitia mantener a mi familia", asf lo nuestro entrevistado al seiialo cuestionarle el motivo que lo llevo a

la situacion

me detuvieron cuatro como para ya no seguir, pero la

quinta oportunidad se

regalo cinco pesos.

Jorge creyo haber llegado a Estados

faltaba

mas de

Despues que

mitad del camino. Metro no sabi'a

montado en esos animales". despertar

otro

llegar a suelo americano. El

dejo un sinnumero de obstaculos en

camino. "En Mexico me encontre con otros dos hondurenos y seguimos el viaje

Logramos pasar y continuamos el viaje en tren durante tres El cansancio ya era mucho y al despertar nos dimos cuenta que estabamos en Kansas City". De pronto, el hambre y la sed no perdonaban el transcurso del tiempo: "...teni'amos

mucha

sed,

nos

encontramos con un mexicano y el nos senalo donde habi'a una Have de agua parabeber y, generosamente, nos regalo diez dolares para comer". Estaban agotados por el viaje y no teni'an un lugar apropiado para descansar. La polici'a seguramente habia recibido algiin reporte de que habia gente extrana por la zona "...nos detuvo la policia y

Continua en

pagina 2

ORLANDO, Florida (CNS) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Los tornados que sembraron

desolacion a

vidas, destruyeron el centro pastoral de

detras de facil

senti'a

que

tren venia

mi (y deja escapar una sonrisa

de brotar)".

En Veracruz, Mexico, una reportera

Papa Juan Pablo

CNS

de Reuters

Papa designa 20 cardenales nuevos, pide ayuda para guiar a Iglesia CIUDAD DEL V ATIC ANO (CNS)

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Al designar a 20 cardenales nuevos, el

Papa Juan Pablo

II les

pidio que le

ayudaran a guiar a la Iglesia hasta el aiio 2,000 y mas alia. "Cuento con vuestro apoyo y vuestro consejo iluminado y experto para guiar a la Iglesia en la ultima fase de los preparativos para el

Ano Santo",

dijo el

Papa a

los nuevos cardenales el 21 de febrero, mientras los incorporo formalmente al Colegio de Cardenales. Al dia siguiente, durante una Misa,

su nueva relacion con ellos y con la Diocesis de Roma, colocando un anillo en el dedo de cada uno de los cardenales. Entre los que se unieron a lo que el Papa describio como "el Senado de la Iglesia", estaban los Cardenales Francis el sello

E. George, de Chicago; Stafford, ex-Arzobispo de

Francis

Denver y

presidente del Consejo Pontificio para el

Laicado, y Aloysius

M. Ambrozic, de

Toronto.

Con

los

recientes

prelados

la membresia del Colegio de Cardenales aumento a 165, 122 de quienes se hallan bajo la edad de 80 anos y por lo tanto son elegibles para votar en un conclave que se convoque para elegir a un nuevo Papa. El consistorio, fijado originalmente para el salon de audiencias del Vaticano, fue efectuado en la Plaza de San Pedro bajo un cielo soleado y primaveral, para acomodar a los peregrinos, en cantidad mayor de 15,000 y a los familiares que celebraban con los nuevos cardenales.

purpurados,

Muertes ocasionadas por tornados estremecen a parroquias de la Florida traves del centro de la Florida a fines de

bajaba de ellos, para caminar, habi'a

Foto

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

Rodeado por los nuevos cardenales, celebra Misa en la Plaza de San Pedro el 22 de febrero. Un di'a antes, el confirio los capelos cardenalicios a 20 obispos, incluyendo a dos de los Estados Unidos, como los miembros mas nuevos del Colegio de Cardenales.

hasta la frontera.

di'as.

resolvio todo y logre pasar. Yo creo que viaje en mas de 1 7 trenes. Cada vez que

ocasiones que

PERSPECTIVA DE LOS CARDENALES

subi al

como poder salir. Seguramente que si no hubiera preguntado como salir, seguiria La aventura de Jorge tuvo

de migracion, entonces en

se vive

Unidos cuando se encontro en la ciudad de Mexico porque vio grandes edificios, pero no falto quien le dijera que aun le faltaba mucho camino por recorrer. Al estar en la ciudad mas grande del mundo, se subio al transporte colectivo mejor conocido como el Metro, pero al no saber que direccion tenia que continuar, tuvo algunos problemas para salir. "Estando ya en la ciudad de Mexico, pensando que ya habia llegado a Estados Unidos, pregunte y que me dijeron que

cruzar las fronteras.

La realidad le hace ver la otra dimension de su vida "...lleve muchos, muchos sufrimientos, desde luego tambien alegrias". Una muleta de acero y la pierna derecha sirvieron de apoyo para mantener firme la conviccion de trascender en la biisqueda de alcanzar su objetivo. "... mi primeraintencionera llegar a Estados Unidos para poder comprar una pierna artificial, porque mi pierna derecha la perdi en un accidente. En Honduras sen'a imposible reunir el dinero necesario para tener lo que me hace falta". Jorge parece un ser humano que desarrolla su labor con pasion, pero por un momento pierde lanocion del tiempo. Su meta es lograr la satisfaccion de terminar lo que ya inicio. "Tuve que perder la vergiienza, tuve que pedir ayuda, solo asi' pude llegar a Estados Unidos. Imagmate que cuando llegue a la frontera de Guatemala con Mexico ya no traia ni un cinco", enfatizo Jorge. Despues de haber cruzado una serie de barreras, las palabras de Jorge transmiten el animo por dejar ver su autonomi'a, reflexionando cada una de sus anecdotas "... en Mexico, los oficiales veces. Era

economica que

yo no le puedo hablar nada de esto. Yo se que aqui se sufre de hambre. Yo he sufrido de hambre y ando sufriendo de hambre todavia, ademas dejeme decide que yo no soy de aqui, soy mojado...". La reportera comprendio la situacion y

febrero, llevandose por lo

menos

a 37

Mision de Santa Catalina de Siena, en Kissimmee, ademas de cientos de

hogares. El Padre Vidal Martinez, de la orden

de servitas, pastor de Santa Catalina, y un pequeno grupo de feligreses pasaron los dias 23 y 24 de febrero buscando a

Caminamos

otros feligreses.

estuvieran bien".

"Caminamos a traves de las vecindades que rodean al centro", dijo el

las caras

Padre Martinez al "Florida Catholic", periodicodiocesanode Orlando. "Habi'a cables en el suelo por todas partes.

a traves de subdivisiones,

tocando a las puertas para aseguramos de que todos nuestros feligreses

"Se podi'a ver un gran alivio en de las personas cuando nos saber que habi'amos hecho un esfuerzo para llegar a ellos a pesar de muchos obstaculos", agrego el. vei'an, al

;

2 Suplemento de The Catholic

News and Herald

13 de

Mensaje del Padre Rev. Vicente H. Finnerty,

Amigos y amigas en

camino de

Jesus nos invita a seguirlo y a imitarlo. Quienes lo sigan con fe y buena

CM.

Cristo,

voluntad, a pesar de todo sacrificio y

renuncia, alcanzaran la

Tiene que haber atrevimiento al seguir a Cristo. Sin riesgos, la vida cristiana es insipida. "Si alguno quiere seguirme," proclama Jesus, "que se niegue a si mismo, tome su cruz y sigame". Los martires, los celibes, los todos nos recuerdan que el amor de Dios engendra monjes y los misioneros

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

suenos arriesgados.

realizacion

del

santidad

ejemplo del mundo. Todo lo que es conforme al espi'ritu de Cristo, permanece. Todo lo que es contrario al espfritu de Cristo, perecera

mas

para siempre.

aspirar

una

criatura: la perfeccion y

santos y perfectos como el Padre que esta en los

la santidad. j

La Cuaresma es una epoca de resoluciones arriesgadas. Nos habla de un riesgo fundamental. En la Cuaresma, prometemos nuestra libre, amorosa participacion en la Pasion de Jesus. Decimos que "sf al camino que Ueva a Jerusalen. Renovamos el compromiso del bautismo de morir con Cristo en la esperanza de la resurreccion. Historicamente, la Cuaresma siempre ha sido '

una epoca de decisiones radicales: cuando nuevos convertidos decidieron seguir a Cristo; cuando cristianos escogieron hacer penitenciapor sus pecados cuando los penitentes vivieron ayunos prolongados. Hermanos y hermanas, ^me permiten invitarles a que se arriesguen esta Cuaresma? Este reto no viene de mi, viene del Nuevo Testamento. La carta a los Hebreos (Heb. 11,38) nos habla de muchas personas que se arriesgaban, desde Abel hasta los martires y otros heroes de la Iglesia primitiva. La carta nos anima a nosotros con tantos testimonies que hace que fijemos nuestros ojos en Jesus quien arriesgo todo en la Cruz en la esperanza de la Resurreccion. Sugiero que nos arriesguemos a traves de las practicas tradicionales de la Cuaresma que se mencionan en la Misa del Miercoles de Ceniza. 1. El ayuno. El ayuno cristiano evoca un anhelo por el regreso del Senor. Por el ayuno experimentamos hambre, vacio, un anhelo por la gran fiesta celestial. Mientras ayunamos, nos inclinamos ante el Senor, reconociendo que solo El es nuestra plenitud, solo El nos puede satisfacer. Isafas nos recuerda que el autentico ayuno significa: "Romper las cadenas injustas, desatar las amarras del yugo, dejar libres a los oprimidos, y romper toda clase de yugo. Compartiras tu pan con el hambriento, los pobres sin techo entraran a tu casa, vestiras al que veas desnudo y no volveras la espalda a tu hermano" (58, 6-7). Estas obras estan intrinsecamente relacionadas con el ayuno porque anhelar por el Senor y su Reino nos motiva, nos empuja a realizar las obras de justicia. ^Nos arriesgamos a ayunar hoy dia? Sabemos, por supuesto. que reducir nuestro consumo de tabaco, alcohol y comidas conlleva beneficios de salud. ^Nos atrevemos a arriesgamos? Aun mas, ^nos arriesgamos a ayunar de tal manera que estamos satisfechos con poco y damos lo que sobra a los pobres como San Agustm y como tantos autores espirituales sugieren hoy dla?

Oracion.

Tanto el ayuno como dar limosna, vienen de y Uevan a la oraci6n. Hacen que oremos mas intensamente esta Cuaresma. Puede ser, si tu experiencia es como la mfa, que encuentres resistencia a esta idea. ^No hay cosas mds importantes que hacer? ^No estaria desperdiciando el tiempo al orar? Pero el evangelio (Mateo 4, 1-1 1) nos dice que Jesus ora antes de predicar; busca soledad antes de mezclarse con las muchedumbres; contempla la cara de su Padre antes de buscar a los enfermos y a los pecadores. Dado que somos personas ya muy ocupadas, ^que necesito echar a un lado para poder orar mas intensamente esta Cuaresma? A veces, con timidez, tomamos un poquitito de la vida. La Cuaresma nos anima a que bebamos un buen trago. "^Pueden beber la copa que estoy bebiendo?" (Marcos, 10, 38), pregunta Jesus. Su copa es honda, llena de riesgos, pero transformadora. De esta copa fluyen unas senales raras como el martirio, la sencillez de la vida, la solidaridad con los pobres, el celibato, la comunidad, el espfritu y el celo misionero. Cuando la bebemos, empezamos a morir, pero tambien empezamos a vivir un nuevo tipo de vida.

Amigos y amigas en

Senor nos bendiga, y nos de atrevimiento de vivir plenamente esta Cuaresma. Cristo,

que

es que

en la medida de lo posible, teniendo en

cielos,

nuestra vida ha de ser una

conversion alejarnos del

cuenta

continua: mal y hacer

Santificarse

obras buenas. El mal desfigura nuestra fisononua espiritual,

las

fuerzas

mientras que

bien nos

asemeja a nuestro Padre celestial. La conversion siempre es posible, ya que Dios es infmitamente bueno y siempre nos espera para perdonamos. Nuestra manera de pensar y de vivir debe de estar anclada sobre el ejemplo de Cristo y las ensenanzas de su Evangelio y no conforme al espfritu y el'

Programa

limitadas nuestra

naturaleza humana.

no es

privilegio de pocos, sino la posibilidad y

deber de todos los cristianos. El camino que lleva a la santidad es uno: es el camino que ha recorrido Jesiis. Es el camino de la renuncia diaria, el camino de la cruz. Sin sacrificio no hay santidad. Sin buena voluntad no hay santidad. Sin obras buenas no hay santidad. (Con permiso de los Padres de la Sociedad de San Pablo) el

radial

El Padre Vicente H. Finnerty, CM., Director del Apostolado Hispano de La Diocesis de Charlotte, tiene un programa de radio todos los sabados de 12:30 a 1 :00 la tarde donde habla sobre diferentes temas de la religion y la fe. Este programa puede escucharse sintonizando en la frecuencia 1 170 de la banda de su receptor. Al Padre Vicente tambien se le puede escuchar los sabados despues de las noticias de las 3 de la tarde en "Radio Lfder" en su segmento "Un minuto con Dios", por la estacion 1030 AM.

WCXN

WNOW

Papa redacta enciclica sobre relacion entre filosofla y fe CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS)

Dar limosna.

Hay una paradoja en la vida cristiana. Creemos, con el libro de Genesis, que Dios creo como buenas todas las cosas materiales. Al mismo tiempo, Jesiis nos invita a que no dejemos que las cosas materiales nos dominen. Todo cristiano tiene que ser libre, sin cosas que estorben u obstaculicen, listo para hacer lo que el Senor pueda pedir. Nuestros bienes son instrumentos para alcanzar y servir a otros, especialmente a los pobres. No son paredes para separamos de ellos. ^Hay cosas materiales que me estorban, que me paralizan, que no me dejan libre para vivir la vida cristiana? ^Puedo usar mis bienes mas socialmente como una manifestacion de mi amor y servicio a los pobres? La Uamada cuaresmal es clara: "Anda vende todo lo que posees, daselo a los pobres y luego vuelves y me sigues"(Mateo 19, 21). Les invito a que seamos atrevidos en esto. ^Hay algun don generoso que puedo ofrecer que seria una senal efectiva a los pobres que el Reino de Dios esta cerca? 3.

La voluntad de Dios seamos todos Santos. Por lo mismo,

Como hijos

de Dios, debemos de reflejar en nosotros la imagen de Dios: ser

notable y alto ideal al cual

pueda

marzode 1998

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; El Papa Juan Pablo

II ha redactado una nueva encfclica sobre la relacion

entre la filosoffa y la fe, dijeron las fuentes del Vaticano.

documento de 135 paginas,

para el nuevo documento son las deliberaciones del Primer Concilio Vaticano sobre la relacion entre la fe y la razon, junto con declaraciones sobre el mismo tema por parte del Segundo Concilio Vaticano. El Papa, que redacto libros sobre

titulado en principio "El Interes por

Investigar la Verdad", se halla en las fases finales de su edicion y se espera

hacerlo publico en algun

momento

posterior de este afio, dijeron las fuentes.

decimaun debate verdades etemas que empezo

encfclica,

que es

cuando era sacerdote y obispo en Polonia, ha tenido durante mucho tiempo el interes de salvar la filosoffa y etica

brecha entre

modemas y

las corrientes filosoficas

las

verdades religiosas.

tercera del Papa, extiende

sobre las

en su encfclica de 1993, timlada"Veritatis Splendor" (El Esplendor de la Verdad).

Se dice que los puntos de referenda

El pasado 27 de febrero fallecio en Salisbury, Carolina del Norte, la Sra,

Americas en Biscoe. Por este medio le hacemos llegar al Padre Lawlor y familiares nuestro mas sentido pesame en nombre de toda la comunidad hispana. Donaciones en memoria de la Sra. las

hechas a

pagina

lo peor, pero sin

embargo

nos trataron muy bien y hasta nos

comer hamburguesas. Despues nos encerraron y solicitaron invitaron a

Josephine Lawlor, madre del Padre Mark Lawlor, Parroco de Nuestra Sefiora de

ser

pensamos ellos

Nota de dolor

Lawlor pueden

viene de

la presencia

hablabaespanol y nos dijo, 'Les traigo una buena noticia, migracion no quiere saber nada de indocumentados'. La verdad es que -nos trataron muy bien, nos Uevaron a una casa de refugio y nos dieron trabajo, pero nunca dinero

en efectivo".

Asociacion de Ciudadanos Retardados (Association of Retarded Citizens). Notas de condolencia pueden ser enviadas al Padre Lawlor a Our Lady of the Americas Church, P.O.Box 1187, Biscoe, NC 27209.

de migracion. La unica

altemativa que tenfamos era esperar la

deportacion. Habfa un policfa que

El valor autentico de Jor^e lo Uevo a donde querfa llegar y el idealismo de su vida lo hace continuar la aventura.

Quiere adquirir la piema artificial que hace falta y asf poder regresar, algun

dfa, a su pafs.

13 de

Suplemento de The Catholic News and Herald 3

marzode 1998

Nuevo cardenal mexicano dirige mayor arquidiocesis del mundo CIUDAD MEXICO

(CNS)

Nuevo cardenal

chileno es ojo del Vaticano

— El

sobre la MIsay los Sacramentos

Cardenal Norberto Rivera Carrera, de 55 alios de edad, de Ciudad Mexico, se enfrenta a la tarea de dividir a la mayor arquidiocesis del

mundo

y resolver la

jurisdiccion sobre

uno de

los santuarios

mas importantes

CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS)

Hemisferio

del

Cuando el Cardenal Rivera llego a Arzobispo de Ciudad Mexico en 1995, un plan para un si'nodo arquidiocesano ya estaba en vigor para dividir a la gigantesca arquidiocesis, con mas de 1 8 millones de catolicos, en cinco ser

Cualesquiera cambios

chileno.

Como jefe de la Congregacion para Sacramentos desde el Cardenal Jorge Arturo Medina Estevez, de 71 anos de el Culto Divino y los

mediados de 1996,

entidades.

El plan era respaldado por el Vaticano, pero se

le resistia el

antecesor

nuevo Arzobispo. Dicho plan

del

—

aprobados por el Vaticano que los catolicos vean u oigan en la Misa durante los anos proximos seran aquellos que pasen el escrutinio de un cardenal

Occidental.

vislumbra una Arquidiocesis mucho menor y cuatro nuevas Diocesis, divididas a lo largo de Imeas geograficas Desde 1995, la poblacion catolica de la Arquidiocesis ha aumentado en cerca de 750,000 feligreses, hasta casi 19 millones.

La division planeada resulta complicada por la ubicacion de la Basilica de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, que contiene la imagen de la Virgen Maria de la que se cree que haya sido impresa milagrosamente en 1531 en la tilma de ayate del Bienaventurado Juan Diego. Si se siguen las h'neas geograficas para las nuevas diocesis, por primera vez en la historia el santuario no sera parte de la Arquidiocesis de Ciudad Mexico.

Foto

CNS de

Reuters

El nuevo Cardenal Norberto Rivera Carrera de Ciudad Mexico, recibe del Papa Juan Pablo el capelo cardenalicio durante una ceremonia en la Plaza de San Pedro el pasado 21 de febrero. II

Notable por su enfasis sobre

vida

y los valores familiares, el Cardenal Rivera dirigio durante seis anos la

Comision sobre la Familia, de los obispos mexicanos, y ha sido miembro del Consejo Pontificio del Vaticano para la Familia desde 1993. Surgio como uno de los dirigentes del smodo del otono ultimo, atrayendo

aplausos espontaneos cuando pidio

Papa que fuera a Ciudad Mexico para publicar su documento post-sinodal a la Iglesia de las Americas.

Despues fue

aplaudido nuevamente cuando pidio al Papa que aprovechara la ocasion para declarar al Bienaventurado Juan Diego

como

santo.

edad, ha estado involucrado profundamente en el largo tramite de trabaj ar con los obispos estadounidenses y otros de habla inglesa para hallar un nuevo Leccionario que sea aceptable, que contenga las lecturas de las Escrituras para la Misa, y en el proceso continuo de aprobar un Sacramentario que contenga las oraciones para la Misa. Aunque la Congregacion para la Doctrina de la Fe tomo gran parte de la delanteraen trabajar con los cardenales y obispos estadounidenses en el Leccionario, fue el Cardenal Medina quien confirm© formalmente la aprobacion del primer volumen de lecturas el otoiio ultimo.

El Leccionario aprobado fue objeto de un debate y una transigencia intensos, especialmente debido a su uso de lenguaje inclusivo, que ahora esta limitado.

Nuevo cardenal colombiano se ha enfocado sobre el trabajo del clero CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS)

para comprender por que "el marxismo

sacerdote joven en la zona

continua siendo una tentacion y un deseo"

— Como rural

de Colombia,

ahora Cardenal

Dan'o Castrillon Hoyos coordino el trabajo de los sacerdotes que ensenaban en una "escuela por radio". Hoy, a la edad de 68 anos, el coordina la atencion de la Iglesia a los sacerdotes de todo el

mundo. Nacido en Medellm, Dario Castrillon Hoyos estudio en los seminarios de su Colombia natal antes de ser enviado a Roma para estudiar derecho canonico. Fue ordenado al sacerdocio en 1952 para la Diocesis de Santa Rosa de Osos, Colombia.

de el

asignaciones

mudo a la cancilleria

para dirigiralos sacerdotes involucrados

Mientras haya una pobreza extremada y una brecha amplia entre ricos y pobres, dijo el, "la ilusion" de que el marxismo es una solucion continuara.

Pero el aclaro que la Iglesia no daba su bendicion a ese sistema.

Al ser nombrado Arzobispo de Bucaramanga, Colombia, en 1992, Monsenor Castrillon dirigio la Diocesis durante menos de cuatro anos antes de ser Uamado por el Papa Juan Pablo a dirigir la congregacion del

Vaticano para

el clero.

Despues parroquiales,

para algunos latinoamericanos.

escuela radial de

Diocesis, un

programa de alfabetizacion y formacion transmitido para beneficio de los

congregacion

tiene la responsabilidad de una amplia variedad de asuntos espirituales, intelectuales y practicos que se relacionan con las vidas

Cardenal Castrillon dijo que los

de los sacerdotes diocesanos; las gestiones catequeticas de la Iglesia. Como jefe de la congregacion, el Cardenal Castrillon ha hecho enfasis sobre el papel singular de los ministros ordenados dentro de la Iglesia, especialmente en la celebracion de la

nortcamericanostienenmuchadificultad

Eucaristia.

trabajadores agricolas rurales. El futuro cardenal fue designado tarde secretario general de la Conferencia Episcopal Colombiana. En una entrevista durante el viaje, el

Mas

diarias

tambien supervisa

Nuevo cardenal espafiol conoddo

El Cardenal Medina fue uno de los ocho jefes de oficinas del Vaticano que firmaron una instruccion en noviembre ultimo, la cual aclaraba los papeles que

porcharlasy caminalas con

los

—

(CNS) El Cardenal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela, Espafia

de Madrid, de 61 anos de edad, es un abogado en derecho canonico que viaja ampliamente dando charlas, pero tambien se le conoce en su pais por unirse a los jovenes en largas caminatas. Cuando era Arzobispo de Santiago de Compostela, el lugar de destino de la peregrinacion, salio a unirse a los grupos de jovenes durante las cinco o diez millas ultimas de la caminata hasta el famoso santuario de la ciudad.

Como

Cardenal

Francis

Stafford de los Estados Unidos, que fue antes Arzobispo de Denver, el Cardenal

Rouco

dirigio la planificacion para uno de los acontecimientos favoritos del Papa Juan Pablo II: El Di'a Mundial de la Juventud. El prelado estadounidense sirvio de anfitrion a la version de 1 993 en Denver, mientras que el Arzobispo espafiol lo hizo para el acontecimiento de 1989 en Santiago de Compostela. Desde 1994, el ha sido miembro de la Congregacion del Vaticano para la

Ensenanza Catolica.

pueden

no pueden

emitio aclaraciones sobre situaciones

peregrines MADRID,

laicos

desempefiar en la vida liturgica y ministerial de la Iglesia. Mas temprano en el mismo ano, el especiales en las que los sacerdotes o los diaconos

permanentes pueden ser

dispensados de laobligacion del ceUbato.

Durante

Smodo de Obispos para

las Americas del otono pasado, el Cardenal Medina defendio

energicamente la insistencia de la Iglesia Catolica sobre el vinculo duradero del matrimonio.

Es miembro activo de las asociaciones de derecho canonico espafiola e intemacional, ha participado

tambien en seminarios ecumenicos sobre ley eclesiastica y ha publicado arti'culos sobre las inferencias canonicas de los matrimonios mixtos, asi como sobre la formacion del laicado y su papel de servicio a la sociedad.

El Arzobispo de Madrid visito a los Estados Unidos en abril ultimo, pronunciando una charla sobre la comprension catolica del matrimonio y la

vida familiar en la Universidad de

Fordham, Nueva York,

asf

como

dirigiendo un retiro para sacerdotes hispanos.

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—

Lacalle,

CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS)

— El Vaticano

elogio a un acuerdo

Arzobispo de San Salvador, dijo que la velocidad con la cual la canonizacion del que fue Arzobispo de San Salvador, Oscar Romero, llegue a una conclusion con exito, depende de los catolicos

escrito sobre la crisis de Iraq y manifesto

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que

Arquidiocesis envio tambien a

Roma

una relacion de testigos a favor y opuestos a la canonizacion, que podn'an ser llamados a dar testimonios.

Aunque esta respaldado por el Papa Juan Pablo II, se espera que el tramite de la beatificacion de Monseiior Romero el

Monsenor Romero asesinato.

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March

13,

The Catholic News

1998

& Herald 7

pEntertainment Cast Delivers The Goods By GERRI PARE

NEW YORK (CNS) — True to

its

"Twilight" (Paramount) explores a murder mystery in which the aging principals are all acutely aware of their title,

impending mortahty.

The movie

itself is

not outstanding,

but the gathering of Paul

Newman,

Gene Hackman, Susan Sarandon and James Gamer as the primary players make the finished product more enticing than it has any right to be.

An old-fashioned private-eye yam contemporary Los Angeles,

cizes Catherine for feeling entitled to

Harry gets more deeply ensnared when Catherine seduces him, and as penance a knowing Jack demands Harry deal with the blackmailers. Soon Harry finds himself at the scene of a double murder and unlikely to talk himself out of this one to the skeptical cops,

friend,

(Newman), who

on the

estate of his can-

cer-ridden pal. Jack

(Hackman) and

lives rent-free

Jack's aging movie-star wife, Catherine

(Sarandon). Harry does the odd favor for Jack when not trying to hide his attraction to flirtatious Catherine.

Asked by Jack to deliver a thick envelope to a mystery woman and ask no questions, Harry instead comes upon a gun-wielding old coot (M. Emmet Walsh) who expires from bullet wounds from an unseen source while trying to empty

his

own gun

into Harry.

Discovering the murder victim was the lead investigator 20 years earlier in the unsolved disappearance and likely

murder of Catherine's Harry

tries to

first

husband,

distance the couple from

the current homicide, but needs to

know

—

is going on now and way back when. Tuming to another ex-cop (Gamer)

himself what

who include ex-girl-

twisty mysteries go, this one

of danger and

doom

Sprawling, brawling romantic adventure about the rebellious daughter (Nicole Kidman) of an Irish landowner

and a scrappy tenant farmer (Tom Cmise) who wind up in Boston where

Channing's cynical cop role and Giancarlo Esposito as Harry's mildly comical hanger-on add some flavor to the script, but there is still a major contrivance that doesn't add up at the end. In most respects a conventional detective story, "Twilight" will be remembered for how well the cast delivers the goods even if the sum doesn't add up to

With Hackman's character terminally and ex-cops Newman and Garner comparing notes about their diminished reflexes, the characters have to face what is important to them in their declining days. This brings a measure of moral dimension to the film as the characters choose how far they will go to preserve what matters most to them. Garner's character is the most hon-

rating is

R—

—

adults.

The

Pare

restricted.

on the

stajf

of the U.S.

Catholic Conference Office for Film

and Broadcasting.

classification

A-III

—

adults.

The

Motion Picture Association of America

—

tenor (Ned Beatty) out of refirement for a reunion with his old flame (Shirley- Anne Field). Director Peter

—

appropriate for children under 13.

"In the

The Motion

of America rating

"The Field" (1990) Obsessed with acquiring the

with

is littered

plucky characters, romantic sentiment and broad humor that's as silly as it is charming. Fleeting bedroom scene with nudity, momentary violence and occasional rough language. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-III adults.

Chelsom's scenic

joyride across Ireland

PG-13 parents are strongly cautioned that some material may be inrating

—

Picture Association

Name of the

—

With Harris' commanding performance

accused co-defendants, including his

ing for which he

in an IRA bombsentenced to life

—

with long prison terms for other falsely ther (Pete Postlethwaite)

—

(Emma Thompson)

until his

fa-

law-

Sheridan's well-crafted morality tale fully

yer

exploits the austere beauty of the Irish

uncovers proof of his innocence hidden from the court by the police. Director Jim Sheridan focuses on the human dimensions of this political miscarriage of justice but spends more time exploring the generational conflicts between the imprisoned father and son than on the laiger issues of the Ulster conflict and the batde to win public opinion. Recurring menace and violence, unresolved justice questions and occasional rough language. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is AIII adults. The Motion Picture Association of America raring is R re-

landscape to reflect the primal emodons

evoked by the narrative. Intermittent violence and a very restrained sexual encounter. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification

A-III

—

adults.

The

Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 parents are strongly

—

cautioned that some material

may be

in-

appropriate for children under 13.

"Hear My Song" (1992) Jaunty comedy follows a conniving London concert promoter (Adrian Dunbar) back

to Ireland to lure a

famous

Dublin slum, two

motherless waifs (Ruaidhri Conroy and

Ciaran Fitzgerald) ride off into the countryside, pretending to be Wild West cowboys with their sobered father (Gabriel Byrne) and the police in hot pursuit. Director Mike Newell presents a sensitive yet rousing tale of emotion-

whose

fertile

impoverished home. Fleeting violence, children in jeopardy and a few profanities. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-EI adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG parental guidance suggested. "A Man of No Importance" (1994) Seriocomic tale set in 1960s Dublin where a bus conductor (Albeit Finney) endeavors to stage Oscar Wilde's

confessing complicity

writer-director Jim

their

imaginations help them transcend an

on an aimless Belfast lad (Daniel DayLewis) tortured by the British police into

the center,

West" (1993)

a magnificent white horse

Father" (1993)

Irishman (Richard Harris) comes into mortal conflict with an American (Tom Berenger) who outbids him for the land. at

"Into the

When

wanders into

Based on the 1975 case of the

chestrates rousing, feel-good entertain-

field

viving son (Sean Bean), an impoverished

stricted.

ally neglected children

restricted.

"Guildford Four," the narrative centers

THE CATHOLIC COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN

CathoUc Conference

A-III

Susan Sarandon and Paul Newman star in the murder mystery "Twilight." The adults. The Motion Picture U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-III Association of America rating is R restricted.

ments detract little from the spirited performances of the two principals. Some sexual innuendo and bloody fisticuffs. The U.S. Catholic Conference

Motion Picture Association of America

ill,

has slavishly cuUivated for his only sur-

ment whose romanticized predica-

classification

The visuals are a sleek update on film combining a handsome production design with moody cinematography that underlines the dark deeds being simultaneously covered up and uncovered. The film's highlight is the keenly modulated acting by veteran professionals who know how to impart just so much without revealing all and spoiling the suspense.

1 893 Oklahoma Ron Howard or-

to get to the

land rush. Director

profanity, the U.S.

noir,

they share quarters in order to save

enough

Because of intermittent violence, implied sexual encounters, brief nudity, some rough language and recurring

tightly knit plot.

Each videocassette is available on VHSformat.

(1992)

shaky.

the attractive parts.

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

Away"

criti-

just as

than at unreeling a

"Far and

better at sustaining a silky atmosphere

The following are home videocassette reviewsfrom casting.

everything, Harry's integrity

Vema (Stockard Channing).

the U.S. Catholic Conference Officefor Film andBroad-

* w lOw^/w

and while Harry

est in this regard,

investigator Harry

Private-Eye Film "Twilight"

only so much but Harry does identify the blackmailing couple (Liev Schreiber and Margo Martindale) who think they can pin the old crime on Jack and Catherine if not amply rewarded.

revolves around ex-cop and ex-private

set in

for information about the case reveals

—

15 years later

—

"Salome"

in the parish hall until gossip

of the play's immorality and the

unwed

pregnancy of the lead (Tara Fitzgerald) dash his hopes and force him to face up to his latent homosexuality. Sympathetic treatment of homosexual inclinations, a bmtal beating and a brief but intense heterosexual bedroom scene. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-IV adults, with reservations. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is R re-

—

stricted.

& Herald

The Catholic News

March

13,

1998

People In The News Roundtable's 1998 Fagan Award

Goes To

California Priest

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Hailed as

going to do

Father Eugene

Boyle of the Diocese of San Jose, Calif., was honored in February with the 1998 Harry A. Fagan Roundtable Award at a Washington dinner. Ordained a priest of the San Francisco Archdiocese in 1946, Father Boyle was diocesan social action director for the San Jose Diocese in 1985-

94.

best

known

for his decades-

Farm

long association with the United

Workers labor union and his work on issues of pay, benefits and working conditions, especially for

farmworkers.

Bishop's Ordination Reflects Baltimore's Diversity, Faith BALTIMORE (CNS) Bishop Gordon D. Bennett was ordained as the

—

Archdiocese of Baltimore's 12thauxihary bishop at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen March 3. The episcopal ordination Mass was attended by 35 fellow bishops, archbishops and cardinals, many of the more than 500 priests in the archdiocese, 35 deacons, scores of women and men religious, and a standing-room-only congregation made up of the new bishop's family and friends and many Baltimore Catholics. Bishop Bennett, a Jesuit, is the 12th active African-American Catholic bishop in the United States.

Archbishop Says He Raised Critical Points With Chinese Leaders NEWARK, N.J. (CNS) Archbishop Theodore E. McCarrick of Newark said that when meeting Chinese gov-

—

ernment

he raised

officials

critical points,

including treatment of underground church

members and concern for religious leaders. The archbishop, chairman of the U.S. Committee on International Policy and one of three religious leaders who visChina in February, also said critics of the delegation's trip might have lost sight of its objectives. Archbishop McCarrick

said.

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Paramili-

one of the great figures in Catholic social justice ministry,

that,"

Jesuit Says Paramilitary Forces Are Serious Threat To Colombia tary forces are a serious threat to

Colom-

bians, said Jesuit Father Javier Giraldo,

founder and director of Colombia's Intercongregational Peace and Justice Commission. Even though the country's guerrilla groups violate humanitarian law, it is

worse that the government, the only

support for Colombian citizens, should vio-

law as well, the priest said. "If is the one who turns into a have no one to turn

late the

the state itself

criminal, they (citizens)

he told Catholic News Service in Washington, where he spoke to a group of nongovernmental organizations, journalists and congressional staffers. to,"

Vatican Official Says Church

Should Attract

Web Browsers

VATICAN CITY (CNS) builds up

— As

presence on the Internet, the church should attract individual browsers with a visually appealing message, but without falling into frivoUty, the Vatican's leading communications official said. Archbishop John P. Foley, president of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications, told Latin American church media experts that a main challenge is to balance conciseness with completeness on Web sites. Archbishop Foley made the comments at a meeting of the Information Network of the Church in Latin America in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic, March 3-6. His text was

made

its

Indonesian students from Jakarta's Catholic University chant anti-government slogans during a demonstration on campus March 9. One sign reads, "Dirty politics, people suffer." The protest was one of several demanding political and economic reforms In Indonesia.

falling rupiah, rising prices,

Jolo, a

organizes basic

by a Philippine foundation for their work for peace in the country. Bishop de Jesus, Velia Ebol and Josefa Luciano are the 1998 Aurora

Aragon Quezon Peace Foundation awardees, reported UCA News, an

available at the Vatican.

IVIurdered Filipino Bishop,

woman who

Christian communities and a high school principal have been cited

Two

Asian church news agency based in Thai-

Women Cited For Peace Award SAN JUAN, Philippines (CNS) Murdered Bishop Benjamin de Jesus of

land.

—

The award was begun on the fourth Power

anniversary of the 1986 People

Revolution of the Philippines.

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Dietzen, from page 5 John knew the story of the institution of the Eucharist was already well known from the other evangelists, and he wanted to explain further what the Eucharist meant. So he told a Last Supper story the others omitted: Jesus washing the feet of the disciples.

We probably will never know for certain, in this life at least, the answers to such questions.

A free brochure answering questions Catholics ask about receiving the holy Eucharist is available by sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Father John Dietzen, Holy Trinity Church, 704 N. Main St., Bloomington, III. 61701. Questions for this column should be sent to Father Dietzen at the same address.

Father John Dietzen

CNS

columnist.

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Belmont Abbey Professor Retires After 64 Years BELMONT

— Benedictine Father

from the teaching he loves so well. He began the 1998 spring semester as he had so many before, teaching history to Abbey students. But a recent

Anselm Biggs has retired from teaching at Belmont Abbey College after a record 64 years. The history professor began his teaching

career in 1934,

fall

when

brought him to accept age 84, it was time

that at

Belmont Abbey College was still a junior college and preparatory school. He was instrumental in

to return full time to his

monastic

life

classroom.

and leave the

He is recover-

ing well from the

fall.

advancement

Father Anselm was

to senior college status in

bom James Gordon Biggs

the early 1950s.

Employment Opportunities

Placid Solari, vice presi-

on Jan. 11, 1914, in Pocahontas, Va. His scholarly bent was appar-

dent for academic affairs,

ent early

Director of Faith Formation: Parish seeks enthusiastic and knowledgeable person for the Catholic Faith as full-time Director of Faith Formation. Responsible for the total parish Faith Formation program for growing faith community of over 800 families. Minimum of a BA in relevant field of study and parish/faith formation experience. Position requires strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal and basic computer skills. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Starts July 1998. Send cover letter, resume, salary expectations and 3 references by .April 17 to DFF Search, Attn: Rob Griffin, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 605 Barbee Ave., High Point, NC 27262. Visit our home page at V

brother monk: "The entire

the college's

Benedictine Father

—

he finished high school in only three years. He enrolled at college community exBelmont Abbey College in Benedictine Father presses gratitude and es1931, then entered the Anselm Biggs teem to Father Anselm monastery in 1933. He for the generous dedication of his life serwas ordained as a priest in 1940, and vice to Belmont Abbey College. His long earned his master's degree in 1946 and and distinguished record of service is an his doctorate in 1949 from The Catholic inspiration to us all." University of America. Specializing in medieval church hisFather Anselm retired reluctantly tory, Father Anselm has translated works on the church from German. He has also contributed to Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Americana, the New Catholic Encyclopedia, and others. At Belmont Abbey College he has served as academic dean, director of admissions, dean of students and chair4410-F Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28205 man of the history department. {704) Said Belmont Abbey College President Dr. Robert Preston, "We're sorry Serving The Carolinas to lose Father Anselm from the teaching faculty. But we are fortunate that we can For 1 7 Years continue to call on his wisdom, his expeMon.-Fri. 9:30am - 5:30pm rience and his perspective from the monSat. 9:30am - 3:00pm astery next door." said of his colleague and

Diocesan Regional Coordinators: Charlotte Diocese Office of Religious Education has two openings: Northern Vicariates and Southern Vicariates. Diocese seeks persons with master's degree in Rel. Ed/allied field, five years of demonstrable successful experience in parish/diocesan work. Sensitive to cultural minorities.

Good

Well-rounded

written/oral

in catechist

communication 123 S. Church

letters of recommendation to: Dr. Cris V. Villapando, Committee. Inquiries: (704) 370-3244.

skills. St.,

formation

skills.

Collaborative.

Please send resume and three

Charlotte,

28203, Attn: Search

— Immediate Opening:

Social

Worker

Room

at the Inn, a

a part-time Social

unique, comprehensive program helping homeless, single, pregnant mothers, is seeking Worker, 20 hours per week. Must have a Bachelor's in a human services field and at least Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be on-call. Please call Trish at (704) 643a resume to Trish Lavoie, Director of Residential Services, RO. Box 30544. Charlotte,

2 years experience.

0696 and/or send

28230-0544.

Director of Total Youth Ministry: Grades 6-12: Full time position in 1600 family parish. Primary responsibilities include: coordination of all youth ministry activities lectionary-based catechetical sessions, retreats, service projects, social events; recruiting, training and supporting volunteers; sacramental preparation for confirmation. Shared responsibility with intergenerational religious education program. Most parish catechetical programs are lectionarybased. Member of Religious Education Team with Children's Coordinator and Catechumenate, Liturgy and Adult Education director Master's Degree or equivalent in religious education or related field preferred. Excellent benefits and salary commensurate with experience and education. Send resume and references toTYM Search Committee, Saint Patrick's Church, 2840 Village Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28304. ATTN: Don Gray, Phone: (910) 323-2410, x 106.

—

U2-2S7S

—

Principal: St. Thomas More School, an accredited PreK-8 school, seeks an experienced replacement for its retiring principal. The school, with 475 students and a brand new middle school facility, is located in a growing, dynamic Vatican II parish in a university town. Successful applicant is a practicing Catholic with a Master's degree in administration and is eligible for NC certification. Strong people and communication skills must. Send letter, resume, and references by April 15 to: Principal Search Committee, 940 Carmichael Street,

Chapel

Hill,

Books

Gift Items

Special/Mail Orders

Welcome

27514. Position available 7/1/98.

PRINCIPAL

Director of Youth Ministry:

Thomas More Church and the Newman Catholic Student Center Parish, growing and dynamic Vatican communities in a university town, seek a full-time director for their joint youth ministry serving both Pre.sent ministry involves 300 students between grades 6-12, uses the Total Youth Ministry model and includes Confirmation preparation. The program uses a lectionary-catechesis approach and the Confirmation program uses a sacramental-catechesis approach. Successful applicant possesses relevant college degree as well as strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Experience preferred. Professional salary and benefits commensurate with background offered. Send letter, resume, and references by April 15 to: Youth Ministry Search Committee, 940 Carmichael Street, Chapel Hill.NC 27514. St. II

parishes beginning 7/1/98.

Principal: St Raphael Catholic Church, a dynamic, Jesuit parish in Raleigh, North Carolina, is seeking a vital addition to its ministry team in the role of school principal. Our school, grades K-4 (which will expand to double grades K-5 by 2002) has established an excellent curriculum within the Catholic tradition. Applicants must: be a practicing Catholic; have or be eligible to have a North Carolina Principal's Certificate; have 5 years teaching experience with some administrative and financial responsibility. We offer an attractive compensation package, including a comprehensive benefits program. Applicants interested in this challenging position should submit their resume with references and salary history to: Principal Search, St. Raphael Catholic Church, 5801 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC 27609. Application deadline is March 31,

1998.

Catholic School Principal: Immacuiata Catholic School, Immaculate Conception Parish, a Franciscan community in Durham, NC, invites applications and nominations for the position of Principal. Founded in 1990 in center-city, close to Duke University, Immacuiata has a reputation for balued centered education, academic excellence, dedicated to diversity and the principals of Catholic social justic. Offering two classes per frade level, Pre-K through 8, Immacuiata if firmly established, well run and financially sound. Budgeted enrollment for 1998-99 in 400 students. The successful candidate will be a practicing Cahtolic with both teaching and administrative experience, committed to the ideals of Catholic education, with a personal style that is professional, reconciling, joy filled and visionary. The Principal, is supported by an experienced Assistant Principal and staff, a dedicated faculty, and a loyal cadre of parent volunteers. The position, offering a competitive salary and benefit pacakge, will be filled July 1, 1998. Applications, and nominations, may be sent in confidentce to The Chair, Search Committee, 810 W. Chapel Hill St., Durham, NC 27701. The deadline for submitting a letter of interest, resume with references and supporting documnetation is March 31, 1998. Immacuiata is an AA/EO school. Tel: (919) 682-3449, Ext. 264; Fax: (919) 682-7999; E-mail: 1022523 130(g>compuserve.com; Website: http:\\thorhe.net\~iccc.

Catholic Elementary School •

•

ImmacuL Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School, a kindergarten through eighth grade school enrolls 250 students with a professional staff of 20.

IHM

is fully

accredited by the state

of North Carolina and the Diocese of Charlotte.

Applicants must be a practicing Catholic and have a master's

degree in education or a related field and teaching experience.

IHM

located in High Point, NC, a part of the Piedmont Triad

region including Greensboro and Winston -Salem.

Excellent benefits; salary

negotiable depending on

and experience. Position 1998-99 school year.

qualifications

Fax or mail resume, references and

Dr.

Michael Skube

Superintendent of School Diocese of Charlotte

1123 South Church Street NC 28203-4003 704-370-3291

Charlotte,

Fax:

available for the

salary expectations by March

to:

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& Herald

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13,

1998

Diocesan News Briefs Home School Support Group ASHEVILLE

— The Catholic As-

sociation of Family Educators, western

North Carolina's Catholic home school support group, meets each third Friday for a family potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m.

St.

Lawrence. For more information,

call

There

blood pressure screenings and drawings for special prizes are included. For more information, call LesUe Mason, (704) 8477014, or Eileen Correll, (704) 543-8728. Retrouvaille

but donations wiU accepted. For more infor-

— Retrouvaille

CHARLOTTE

Basihca of

in the Laurentine Hall of the

2 p.m. on April 4 and

Nutritious snacks, health-related items,

program for married couples

that brings

fee,

mation, call the parish office, (336) 884-0244.

Management Seminar HIGH POINT The Women's

Stress

—

Guild of Christ the King Church hosts a stress management seminar presented by L.

Ann

Daniels, a certified health edu-

on March 23. For de-

Sheryl Oligny, (704) 298-0336, or Denish

hope, teaches corrununication on a feel-

cation specialist,

Vish, (704) 645-6990.

ing level, helps couples realize that their

tails, call

problems are not unique, helps couples identify their values and priorities, and teaches couples to forget the past and start anew. The program begins March 27. For further information, call Nick and Irene Fadero in Charlotte, (704) 5440621, or (800) 470-2230.

Journey" is a March 20-22 retreat for men and women. Jesuit Father James Devereux, pastor of St. Peter Church in

Rice Bowl Gathering The Secular

about these and other activities at the Jesuit House of Prayer, call (704) 622-7366.

Symposium Examines Weaver Piiilosopliy

BELMONT — Belmont Abbey ColThe Richard M. Weaver Symposium March 27-28. The gathering lege Sponsors

on the 50th anniversary of the publication of "Ideas Have Consequences" by Richard Weaver, respected philosopher, critic, rhetorician and profeswill focus

—

CLEMMONS

Jesuit

(336) 884-0244.

House

—

Group discount appUes to groups who respond by March 27. For more information, call Diana

possible.

of 10 or more

of Prayer Retreats

HOT SPRINGS

Age of Faith in Concert MOORESVILLE Age of Faith performs an outdoor concert with rock songs of praise and worship April 3 at St. Therese Church. All are invited, especially youth groups. Tickets are $5 each, and youth leaders and adults are admitted free. Please RSVP as soon as

— "Our Lenten

Charlotte, facilitates.

For reservations or more information

Hollenback, (704) 664-7762.

The Catholic News & Herald welcomes parish news for the diocesan news briefs. Good photographs are also welcome. Submit news releases and photos at least 10 days before the publication date.

sor of English at the University of Chi-

Franciscans of

cago. His writings are studied by schol-

Winston-Salem offers a simple soup supper March 27 at 5:30 p.m. in the Holy Family Church family center. The event

Around The Diocese

involves participation in Operation Rice

CHARLOTTE "Jesus Speaks: A Conversation with God" is a March 1619 Lenten mission presented by Father Frederick A. Pompei in St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 7:30 p.m. daily. Father Pompei is a priest of the Diocese of Syracuse, N.Y., who is involved in a ministry of evangelization. All are invited. For more information, call (704) 549-1607. "Stories To Challenge the Soul" is the topic for a Lenten day of prayer and reflection presented by Susan Brady at St. Gabriel Church's community center on March 21. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by prayer at 10 a.m. Bring a bag lunch (drinks are provided). The afternoon session is from 1-3:15 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring Bibles and journals. This "Journey Into Lent" program is sponsored by St. Gabriel Parish's faith development office and by the Oratory: Center for Spirituality in Rock Hill, S.C. For information, call Caryn Cusick, (704) 362-5047, ext. 276. BELMONT Queen of the Apostles Church hosts "In the Spirit," a parish mission, March 15-18 with a mission Mass at 8:30 a.m. daily and a mission talk at 7:30 p.m. daily. Father Thomas F. Vigliotta, of the Franciscans Ministry of the Word in Anderson, S.C, is mission leader. All are invited to attend. For more information, call Rita Paluszak, (704) 822-0692.

and prominent

ars interested in understanding order liberty in society. Nationally

scholars and presenters will examine Weaver's views and how they apply today. The symposium is being directed by Belmont Abbey's Bradley Institute for the Study of Christian Culture.

The

registration cost

ister or for

$65.

more information,

call

reg-

St.

Bowl, a Lenten program benefiting the hungry in third- world countries. Donations win be gratefully accepted. For more information, call Ann Michel, SFO, (336) 766-8843.

Angel Bowl '98

(704)

— Angel Bowl,

GASTONIA

829-7231.

Fashion

CHARLOTTE

Show

— The

Clare's Fraternity of

raising bowl-a-thon to benefit

athletic de-

gels in Belmont,

March 21

a fund-

Holy AnGeorge

partment of Our Lady of Consolation Church hosts a fashion show fund raiser March 21 at 8 p.m. Door prizes will be given. For more information, call Belinda Grier, (704) 563-5476.

Pappas' Liberty Lanes in Gastonia at 9 a.m. This year's hour-long event introduces "electrobowl," with flashing Ughts, special effects and dance music. Pro-

LIIVIEX Information

grams and services for children and

CHARLOTTE

Session The Diocese of

adults with mental retardation

—

Charlotte sponsors an information session about

LIMEX (The Loyola Institute

for Ministry Extension Program), an ex-

ceeds will help support Holy Angels' pro-

opmental

disabilities.

and develFor more informa-

on participating,

tion

Corey

call

Lenten Programs

CHARLOTTE — St. Thomas Aquinas Church hosts "Fridays in Lent," fea-

Campus

wishing to earn a master's degree or noncredit continuing education certificate in religious education or pastoral studies through Loyola University of New Orleans, on March 22 at 7 p.m. in St. Vincent de Paul Church. For further information, call Joanna Case, diocesan LIMEX liaison, at (704) 362-0013.

Chapel Furnishings HICKORY The Lenoir-Rhyne

Volunteer Opportunity The Refugee

CHARLOTTE

—

Charlotte has an immediate need for part-

—

College campus ministry is setting up a prayer chapel and needs furnishings (crosses, crucifix, statues of saints, icons,

small holy water font, and so on). If you

communication skills are required,

are a sensitivity and abihty to interact with

a must. For

more information,

call Cira

Ponce, (704) 370-3277. Health Fair

community resources for seniors; living wills and health power of attorney; hospice and AIDS; and adaptive equipment utilized by the disABILITY ministry.

turing a soup and fish supper at 6 p.m., stations of the cross at 7:30 and faith-

enriching talks at 8 each Friday. Guest speakers include Ken Walter, punter of the Carolina Panthers, on March 13, who will discuss the spiritual journey of a professional athlete, and Mercy Sister Margaret Straney, faith formation director at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, who will discuss spirituality March 20. For more information, call (704) 549- 1 607.

in the

workplace on

series of ecumenical Lenten services, sponsored by Park-Sharon Neighborhood Churches, is each Thursday at 12:30 p.m. at Sharon Presbyterian Church.

donate or sell them, write to Chaplain Andrew F. Weisner, Box 7354, LenoirRhyne College, Hickory, NC 28603; call

A Lenten lunch is provided, and donations are accepted. For more information,

(704) 328-7248; or send E-mail to <Tyconius @ aol .com>

day

Marriage Encounter The next Marriage

HICKORY Encounter

—

April 3-5 at the Catholic

Conference Center. For details, call Michael or Stacey Holcomb, (704) 8448181, or for reservations call Emilie Sandin, (336) 274-4424.

Tom

HIGH POINT Mass

charismatic

celebrated each third Thursday

in the Maryfield at

—A

Nursing

Home

chapel

7:30 p.m.

Evangelical Mission Christ the King HIGH POINT Church hosts an evangelical mission, presented by Bill Wegner and Brent Heiser

—

of Good

News Ministries,

April 3-5.

The

speakers will discuss their personal exGod and renewal

periences in discovering in faith.

Times are 7 p.m. on April

Vincent de Paul Church, (704) 554-7088. by St. Matthew Church each Lenten Tuesand each Lenten Friday at 7:30 p.m. Me! Disciples for the 21st Century" is a small group CONCORD "Follow discussion series at St. James Church each Lenten Thursday from 7:30-9 p.m. in Spirit and the virtue of hope in relation the parish center. The focus is on the Holy to the jubilee year 2000. Call Mike Leake, (704) 782-8425, for more information. is among the sponsors of an ecumeniGREENSBORO St. Pius X Church cal Lenten series each Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. through April 4. Lunch is availcall St. Pius X's parish office, For details, able after each service for a cost of $4. (336)272-4681. Benediction are hosted by St. Aloysius HICKORY Stations of the Cross and Church each Lenten Friday through April 3. Francis de Sales concludes series on St. HIGH POINT A Lenten film March 24 and 31 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in the administration building from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Christ the King Church hosts Benediction and Stations of the Cross each call the parish office of St.

Stations of the Cross are hosted at 9:45 a.m.

—

Charismatic Mass

—

CHARLOTTE St. Gabriel Church's Health Ministry presents its annual Health Fair in the parish fellowship hall after all Masses on March 21 and 22. Featured will be booths with information on mental health and stress management; detection and prevention of breast, prostate, colon and skin cancer;

are

Days are flexible. Excellent listening and oral

which

not being used, and you would be willing

time volunteer receptionists from 1-5 p.m.

different cultures. Bilingual a plus, but not

Ministry Requests

or your parish has such items

Lenten Missions and Retreats

—

Pudhorodsky, (704) 825-4161.

tension education program for those

Resettlement Office of the Diocese of

—

and

—

Lenten Friday

7 p.m.

—

MONROE An ecumenical Lenten worship service is at Our Lady of Lourdes Church at 12 p.m. on March 25. A Ught luncheon follows. Many Lenten programs, retreats and services are being hosted throughout the diocese. For information on those events nearest you, check your bulletin or call your parish office.

March

The Catholic News

1998

13,

World And National News Pope Says Church Opposes Contraception, Understands

Couples

VATICAN CITY (CNS)

— Pope

11 said the Catholic Church understands the difficulties some couples might have with natural birth control, but

John Paul

he said the church ception. In a

still

noted that the church's position had not wavered since Pope Paul VI articulated

1968 encyclical "Humanae Viencyclical, which concerned married love and procreation, reaffirmed church teaching that artificial contraception is morally wrong. Stolen Chalices Sold At Police it

in his

The

Auction HAMBURG, N.Y. (CNS)

— A pub-

auction was held to sell about 50 sto-

lic

when po-

len religious items recovered

captured a thief who was burglarizLay people bought most of consisting of chalices, parts of chahces, patens, ciboria and silver plates at the Feb. 27 auction, but church officials expressed confidence the items would confinue to be used for religious purposes. These 50 artifacts, along with 150 other religious items, were discovered in a car being used by Gary Heinaman not long after he was arrested while breaking into the faculty residence at a Catholic high school. lice

ing churches. the artifacts

—

Parishes Advised

Ward

trip.

IVIountain

On Ways To

Off Potential Lawsuits

—

SPARKILL, N.Y. (CNS) To prevent lawsuits, parish religious education programs should have a code of conduct employees and volunteers, according to a nun who is an attorney. Without such protections, a parish or diocese could find itself paying out millions of dollars in judgments that could have been avoided, said Sister Mary Angela Shaughnessy, a Sister of Charity of Nazareth, Ky. She is an attorney for in Louisville,

Toddlers To Receive

Ky.

Communion In

Some Eastern-Rite U.S. Churches STAMFORD, Conn. (CNS) — Soon it

will

common to see infants and tod-

dlers going to lic

Communion in some Catho-

churches in

New

York and

New

En-

Dumped

German Embassy

LONDON

—

(CNS)

British

Catholic aid agency staged a protest out-

German Embassy

side the

London by

dumping a mountain of "gold bullion." The Catholic Fund for Overseas Development, the official aid agency of the CathoUc Bishops' Conference of England and Wales, was protesting what it described as the German government's obstruction of international efforts to re-

duce the debts of the world's poorest countries. The bulhon mountain, made up of 700 bars made of plaster of Paris and painted gold, was symbolic of German International

Catholic Humanitarian Workers In Iraq

Decry Embargo

VATICAN CITY (CNS)

— Seven- — Pope John Paul IFs recent reversible

and morally wrong, Catholic aid workers said in early March. At a meeting organized by Caritas Intemationalis,

tive

a Vatican-based umbrella organization for

Catholic charities, the agency's represen-

and several non-Arab

religious rights said.

Caritas operations in Iraq.

vened by the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee of the House Committee on International Relations to discuss the papal trip and a proposed House resolution commending the pope "for his frank criticism of the Cuban government and his message of hope to the Cuban

Archbishop Seeks National Pastoral Letter

Priests'

Celibacy

NEW YORK (CNS) — Archbishop Francis T. Hurley of Anchorage, Alaska,

has suggested a national pastoral letter by the U.S. bishops on mandatory celi-

bacy for priests. He said his recent ordination of a married former Protestant minister as a Catholic priest in Anchorage prompted extensive discussion in the archdiocese about priestly celibacy and about questions concerning the status of those Catholic priests who had left active ministry to marry. In a four-page ar-

most effective peace negotiators, according to the former U.S. ambassador to the

workload. Before the pope's visit, 97 children attended catechism classes offered by the Sisters of Charity in Havana. "After the pope's visit, 130 came," said the order's provincial. Sister Ines Espinosa Penate. The story was the same

may

CNS

Feb. 28 issue of America, the

New York-based national Catho-

lic

ried inactive priests in the Latin rite to

Ambassador: Let Religious Leaders Help Solve World Conflicts BOCA RATON, Fla. (CNS) PoUticians love the game of diplomacy especially when it benefits them person-

—

ally

— but

—

religious leaders are often the

Raymond Flynn, a former mayor of Boston who held the ambassador's post from 1993 to 1997, talked about his perceptions of diplomacy and his experiences at the Vatican during a Feb. 27 Shabbat services at Temple Beth El in Boca Raton. "So many world disputes center on religion whether it be in Northern Ireland, the Middle East or in Bosnia," said Flynn. Vatican.

—

be, they

photo

The area surrounding a confessional shows the fire damage to St. Mary Church in New Haven, Conn. The March 3 blaze was ruled an arson. The tomb of Knight's of Columbus founder Father Michael J. McGivney was unharmed in the fire.

have caused Iraqis unnecessary suffering. "The people of Iraq have been the victims of politics," said Father Daoud Bafro, president of

Work Increases For Church Workers In Cuba After Pope's Visit

also added considerably to the church's

on the impact of the papal trip. But the jury is still out on how permanent any apparent advances in Cuban human and

that the sanctions

active ministry.

cess in

ir-

gains for the church, witnesses said March 4 in a congressional hearing

countries exchanged reports and agreed

same time. "The Eucharist will be received as a drop of the precious blood of our Lord either on the tip of the spoon or on the tip of the Uttle finger of the priest," said new guidelines for infant Communion published in the Feb. 8 issue of Sower, the diocesan newspaper.

—

Cuba brought some

trip to

against Iraq have been politically ineffec-

magazine, the archbishop said he does not see a feasible way of returning mar-

(CNS) While the paCuba was an unqualified sucthe eyes of the Cuban bishops, it

Congressional Hearing WASHINGTON (CNS)

and-a-half years of economic sanctions

tatives in Iraq

1-3.

Visit

Assessed At

serves to help fund debt relief.

of Stamford will receive all three sacraments of initiation baptism, chrismation (confirmation) and the Eucharist at

HAVANA

Advocacy Days

Pope's Cuba

Jesuits'

pal visit to

gressional

Washington March

tized in the Ukrainian Catholic Diocese

—

Gingrich in a speech to Catholic education lobbyists. "You are Uving proof that you can achieve miracles," Gingrich, R-Ga., told approximately 100 representatives from state Catholic conferences, diocesan offices and Catholic school parent associations participating in the U.S. Catholic Conference's Con-

re-

ficle in the

the

In order to save the public

school system, "we need to go back to what the Catholic schools never left," said Speaker Newt House

the

gland. Starting this Easter, any child bap-

—

Lobbyists Meet Gingrich (CNS)

some of

sell

Briefs

WASHINGTON

Monetary Fund's gold

opposition to a plan to

for students,

Spalding University

Of 'Gold'

Protest At

Catholic School

opposes contra-

March 2 message to a meet-

ing on birth control at Rome's Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, the pope

tae."

many churches in Havana and Camaguey, in eastern Cuba, where the pope directed his message at youth at a Mass on the third day of his Jan. 21-25

& Herald

The hearing was con-

people."

Father McGivney's

Unharmed

fines of $250,000.

Caritas Worker Says North Korea's Food Situation Desperate

VATICAN CITY (CNS)

Tomb

Church Fire Caused By Arson

NEW HAVEN,

were convicted of willful destrucfion of government property. The two felonies each carry possible maximum penalties of 10 years in prison and

five also

Conn. (CNS)

—

Arson was ruled the cause of a March 3

damaged a New Haven church but left unharmed the tomb inside of Knights of Columbus founder Father Michael J. McGivney, who could become fire that

the first U.S. diocesan priest to be can-

No one was injured in the threealarm blaze, which started in the basement of St. Mary Church during midday Mass and sent worshipers out into the street. According to Michael Grant, assistant chief of the New Haven Fire Department, damage to the 1832 structure is largely cosmetic. The cost of cleanup was not immediately available. onized.

Five School Of The Americas Protesters Found Guilty COLUMBUS, Ga. (CNS) A Columbus jury March 4 found five people

—

guilty of destruction of property with

malicious intent after they vandalized a sign during a September protest at the U.S. Army School of the Americas. The five, including a Jesuit priest and a Franciscan nun, were found guilty by a jury that deliberated less than an hour after a two-and-a-half day trial. Judge Robert Elliott, who previously has sentenced School of Americas protesters to maximum prison terms, did not immediately set a sentencing date. Four of the

— Al-

though

it is not easily apparent to the world. North Korea's food situation continues to be desperate, a Catholic aid worker reported in early March. The

people of the communist-run country are "gradually getting weaker and weaker" due to shortages of nutrition, fuel and medical supplies, said Kathi Zellweger, coordinator of North Korean operations for Caritas Intemationalis, the global aid

agency. Based in

was

Rome

Hong Kong, Zellweger

after a

weeklong

visit to

North Korea.

Catholic High School Begins Drug Testing Of Students NEW ORLEANS (CNS) De La Salle Catholic High School in New Orleans began testing its 860 students for drugs March 3 while most other area

—

Catholic schools have taken a wait-andsee posture. Contacted by the Clarion Herald, archdiocesan newspaper, other Catholic school principals said they applauded De La Salle's initiative but said they were not yet ready to conduct the testing in their schools. District Attorney

Harry Connick has tried for two years to encourage public and nonpublic schools in the entire

Orleans Parish to voluntarily

take part in his "Drugs Off the Street"

The process involves clipping more than an inch of hair near the skull. Thereafter, students will be re-tested on a random basis. hair-testing program.

The Catholic News

March

Herald

13,

1998

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the church

cially

With the Korean CathoUc community

was officially declared to be John Lee Korean Catholic Church. In September 1995, Father JaeYeong Choi was appointed to serve at St. John Lee Church. The church community has proven to be an active one, as 70 people were confirmed during a September 1996 Mass, and a variety of groups and outreaches have been formed,

doctrine presents challenges, espe-

St.

members

including prayer groups, a choir, a golf

in English is said

club and a youth group.

a.m., primarily for these

priest

Church. getting larger during the 1980s,

Vicariate: Charlotte

formed a committee sibility

Pastor:

—

— As

the diver-

of the multicultural landscape in-

creases throughout the Diocese of Charlotte, so too does the need for liturgical all

and ministerial outreach

Catholics of western North Caro-

lina. St. John Lee Korean Catholic Church is one center of ministry tend-

ing to those needs.

The

chased four acres of land in east Char-

year's end. Education of and ministry to

gather under his patronage

dates back to 17th-century Korea,

where Catholicism was brought in from China. Persecutions began especially in the 1800s, and over time many Korean Catholics were killed. Lee was arrested in November 1866, imprisoned for two months and, in late January 1867, was decapitated. On May 6, 1984, Lee and 102 others

martyred during the persecutions

were canonized by Pope John Paul In January 1987, St. John Lee was

II.

named patron

along Robinson Church Road.

and meeting center. Later that year, the Archdiocese of Taegu agreed to send a Korean priest to the Charlotte Diocese to serve the local Korean community. With the arrival of Father Dong-Su Won, services were moved to Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Charlotte. Father Won was eventually succeeded by Father Hwan-Kil Cho, and during his period of service the rapidly growing Korean

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ist

St.

given language barriers that ex-

even within the family unit. As such, John Lee Church seeks assistance

from English-speaking volunteers to assist in catechetics for the younger Korean American generation. In addition to the Mass celebrated in Korean

1 1

a.m. each Sunday, a

Mass

on Sunday at 9:30 younger Ko-

rean Catholics.

With 289 parishioners, St. John Lee Church has dedicated 1998 as a year to "Learn the Bible by Heart." During this time, members are not only

the second genera-

paying special attention to

John Lee Church pa-

the Scriptures, but are also

tion of St.

rishioners

devoting time to evangehza-

an of

tion

emphasis church life, as members strive to

among

their families,

friends and neighbors.

teach Korean culture, identity

and

language to those

young members of

saint of the

Archdio-

its

community

worship space. Father

Kyung-Hwan

Choi was the next priest for the Taegu Archdiocese to come to Charlotte, and the plans for a

new church

—

be built

on the Robinson Church

Road property ued

—

contin-

develop during his

stay.

In May 1994 the community gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony. By October the 5,000-square-foot building

was completed and

the

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struction of an education center on

church grounds, hopefully to be built by

as a rectory

Number of households: 97

CHARLOTTE

A recently formed committee is currently overseeing the planning for the con-

resided a house that was put to use

the conrmiunity

sided over the dedication ceremony, and

community pur-

site

Number of parishioners: 289

celebrated there.

1995, Bishop William G. Curlin pre-

A fund drive

In June 1990, the

lotte

a.m. (Korean)

the committee started

searching for an appropriate location.

Mass Schedule: Sunday 9:30 a.m. (English),

sity

to explore the pos-

of building a church.

was begun, and

Father Jae-Yeong Simon Choi

from Atlanta began traveling in July 1980 to St. Patrick Cathedral in Charlotte once a month to celebrate Mass in Korean. Soon after, the group relocated to nearby St. Ann

John Lee Korean

who have been raised United States. Teaching catechism and church

Catholic families began gathering in the

Korean St.

On May

first

early 1980s for liturgical celebrations.

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