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16, 2003

Single defining

moment? Hard

Refugees thrive

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new homeland

to find just one

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papacy

in this

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Pope John Paul II

home

CSSprovides

can 't be labeled' for

on-going support

25th anniversary By By

CHARLOTTE

News Service (CNS)

Charlotte

a flower-decked stage at

Rome

Photo by Kevin

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also

classes

and

Tost Boys 'find new futures as graduates

faith,

the office of

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NEWS SERVICE BOGOTA, Colombia

according to

campus ministry

the diocese are initiated into

page 8

Hispanics and

the U.S. Catholic Church

page 9

Russians,

communion with

the Catholic Church during Eas-

Ukrainians find refuge

ter Vigil services.

through

a time for

The

CSS

many

ported the

their

programs to meet the

to leave their families behind in

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their tribal lands. Since

Febru-

Catho-

ary 2001, the refugees have stayed in two United Nations-

was

dia until opportunities arose to

Cambo-

grants, according to a briefing

presented

resettle in the

paper prepared by the U.S. bishops' Migration and Refugee Services (MRS).

sponsible for migration issues.

Adapting to a new world "They are continuing

The

administered camps

briefing paper

May 9 in Bogota at a meeting of North and South American church leaders re-

May

United

States.

600,000 and 900,000 immigrants legally

The

7-9 gathering

was headed by

Ponce, director of the Catholic

enter the United States each

Mark

MRS executive

Social Services (CSS) Refugee

several hundred

Pope says

all

Franken,

he's tried to

take Christ's message to

U.S. delegation at the

people

See MONTAGNARDS, page 9

Two books on women

Sisters of St. Joseph

spiritual leaders

honored for 60 years of

...PAGE ...PAGE

progress and adapt," said Cira

See MIGRATION, page 8

;

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over religious and

lics, it said.

year, and

See CAMPUS MINISTRY, page 15

tests

persecution and the taking of

brief.

arrivals each year are

among

Montagnards

needs of a linguistically and ethnically diverse flow of immi-

Between

young people to question the meaning of life and their pur-

MRS

whose

who have resettled in Charlotte. Most of the refugees are Christian men who were forced

About 300,000 of the new

U.S. dioceses are expanding

refugees,

the central high-

several thousand

thousand more enter illegally or overstay their visas, re-

—

lands of Vietnam, are

social activi-

year, students at col-

"College

other 43 have immigrated since

flow, says bishops' office Diocese ofCharlotte welcomes the 'stranger among us'

leges and universities across full

war that has

immigrant

EVANS

for the Diocese of Charlotte.

Every

a civil

U-S- dioceses adapt to diverse

some college students are making the time to ex-

plore their

have been born to Montagnard families, and four more are expected soon. In June 2002, approximately 246 Montagnards arrived in Charlotte, and an-

citizens

Social Services case manager, stands with fourteen of the nearly 50 "Lost Boys of Sudan" resettled in Charlotte through CSS in 2001 who received diplomas from Central Piedmont Community College's adult high school at Cricket Arena May 14.

homeland

Staff Writer

CHARLOTTE

Murray

January.

students

from

adding to their way. Since arriving almost a year ago, two bouncing baby American

Phuong Wright, Catholic

The Lost Boys are among 4,000 young Sudanese refugees who escaped killed more than 2 million and displaced 4.5 million people.

all

not from addi-

Instead, they are

of Pope John Paul II's election. The anniversary doesn't

minister to

it is

families the old-fashioned

duction: the 25th anniversary

Campuses

refugee camps in Cambodia.

what promises to be this year's most important ecclesial pro-

See PAPACY, page 4

The

experiencing a mini-

tional refugees arriving

opened

come around until mid-October, but by early May the

explosion, but

university, an all-star

cast of Vatican officials

—

Montagnard population

VATICAN CITY

— On

EVANS

Staff Writer

JOHN THAVIS

Catholic

KAREN

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The World

Bishops' spokeswoman urges passage of 'Laci and Conner's Law' The WASHINGTON (CNS) Unborn Victims of Violence Act must be

—

approved by Congress to provide "new legal protections" for women and their unborn children, the U.S. bishops' chief

May

in Brief

spent

Pope reaches out to boy

and

said

during ordination Mass

at a reception for

"We were doing our ministry," Dorothy Hoover, who is the volun-

two churches in the Erie Diocese, St. Agnes Parish in Morrisdale and its mission, SS. "It

of Laci Peterson and

whom

months pregnant at the time of her 'The murders of Laci and Conner Peterson have shocked the nation," Cleaver said. "Women and their unborn death.

tions this

bill offers."

new legal protecThe legislation, re-

in the House and Senate would recognize an unborn a legal victim when he or she is

introduced

May

child as

vocations congress (CNS) The Cana-

published a pastoral plan to boost vocations to the ordained ministry and con-

Indiana abortion law on informed consent

aimed

secrated

—

women

educating

about

abortion procedures, risks and alternatives

went

into effect April 30,

and

an eight-year legal battle waged against it by abortion providers came to an end. Opponents of the measure Were against its requirements that women seeking abortions wait 18 hours before getting the procedure and also receive counseling in person from medical personnel. They also ar-

gued

was unconstitutional. "The

and compelling interests in protecting fetal life and maternal health justify the informed constate's legitimate

sent requirements of Public

Law

187,"

Marion Superior Court Judge Gerald Zore said in his ruling. He called the law "a reasonable effort to encourage informed consent based on reflective thought in the abortion context."

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— Same-

not the work of God but

an "objective disorder" in a person's life that can be overcome through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a priest told pastors, counselors and seminarians in St. Paul. Father Donald Timone, spiritual director for a New York chapter of Courage, a church-sponsored ministry to homosexuals, spoke to the group in St. Paul April 25 in preparation for the national Courage conference Aug. 7-11 at

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CHARLOTTE — Christians in Ca-

reer Transition

a ministry of St.

thew Church, 8015 Ballantyne

mons Pkwy., devoted in

career crises.

place

on the

Mat-

Com-

to helping people

The

first

meetings will take and third Mondays of

every month 7-9 p.m.

in the

conference

men and women

The CCCB

bishops' conferences.

said

but to "bring them to Christ."

America?'"

live a chaste

according to the Catholic Church's

teachings on homosexuality.

group's goal

said the

not to change a homo-

Deacons' wives share in ministry, service to church

the plan

"a reflection

The

plan

members of

as well as

anniversary together on a recent Satur-

the Christian community.

room. For more information, call Rev. Mr. Jim Hamrlik at (704) 576-0456. The St. Martin De 19 ASHEVILLE

follows:

Porres Pro-Chapter of the Dominican La-

p.m., talk

—

be meeting tonight and every third

Justin's

Center at

the Basilica of St. Lawrence, 97

Haywood

St.

Inquirers are welcome.

For more

mation, contact Beverly Reid,

infor-

OPL,

(828) 253-6676.

three days of prayer.

day,

Tuesday,

The

May

0720

Jeanmarie Schuler at (704) 554-

prayers at 7 p.m., reception following

Mass. For more information, ish office at (828) 456-6707.

—

Wednesday of every month

Mark

Catholic

Stumptown welcomed

OSA, campus minister at Merrimack College and St. Rita scholar, will lead the parish community in these

14740

200. Classes are

Harrison. All are

to attend,

registration re-

quired. Call (704) 948-0231 for directions

22 STATESVILLE

—

program

.lames Wenzel,

at 7 p.m. at

Room

Augustinian

of Cascia. Fr.

Fam-

Matthew

Rd.,

taught by Dr.

Adelines will perform at

sister St. Rita

the par-

Natural

Church,

John the Evangelist Church, 234 Church Street, will spend three days in prayer in honor of St.

call

Planning classes are being held the 3rd

and more information.

for further information.

20 WAYNES VILLE

21 HUNTERSVILLE

interested in their Irish-Catholic

20 and Wednes-

and triduum prayers at 7 p.m.; Thursday, May 22: no morning Mass, dinner at 5:30 p.m., Mass, blessing of the roses of St. Rita of Cascia and tridmim

ily

r<X)ts, call

schedule

May 2 Mass at 9 a.m, dinner at 5:30

19 CHARIjOTTE— The Ladies Ancient 1 of Hibernians Division Mecklenburg County-St. Brigid, an IrishCatholic social and charitable inter-parish group, will meet tonight at 7:30 p.m. at St. Gabriel Church, 3016 Providence Rd.

life,

the clergy and

and many others

religious, parents

Order

Anyone

community

leaders of institutes for consecrated

—

at 7 p.m. in

sug-

lists practical

gestions for bishops and

ERIE, Pa. (CNS) Deacon Bob and Dorothy Hoover spent their 45th

Monday St.

in St. Paul.

sexual person into a heterosexual person,

life

ity will

—

the result of the Third Continental

and a guide for practical action, proposing strategies and answers to the question, 'How do we create and establish a vocations culture throughout the church in North

that helps

May MOORESVILLE

Thomas

North America," was Congress on Vocations, held in Montreal in April 2002 and attended by 1,200 people, including church leaders from across Canada and the United States. The plan, published by the CCCB, was issued jointly by the Canadian and U.S. tions Culture in

Father Timone said Courage "is not a therapy group or a social action group, but rather a spiritual support group"

Upcoming Parish Events

except

of,

the University of St.

Vibrations, an ecumenical touring youth

Charlotte,

-Mail:

by the

Church's ministry to

homosexuals is spiritual, say speakers

host

Advertising Representative: Cindi Feerick

"Conversion, Discernment and Mission: A Practical Guide for Fostering a Voca-

photo from Reuters

Pope John Paul II reaches out to a boy during Mass May 1 1 in St. Peter's Basilica. The pope ordained 31 new priests during the service, which marked World Day of Prayer for Vocations.

Church, 217 Brawley School Rd,

Karen A. Evans Graphic Designer: Tim Faragher Staff Writer:

North America, giving

The 136-page document,

the young."

CNS

Acting Editor: Kevin E. Murray

life

priority to the "preferential option for

1995 informed consent law

—

dian Conference of Catholic Bishops has

before the Senate.

Indiana's

nephew got married,

OTTAWA

crime of violence. The House has twice passed the bill but it has not come

takes effect INDIANAPOLIS (CNS)

said,

issue follow-up plan to

eral

finally

Run.

Canadian, U.S. bishops

commission of a fed-

injured during the

Hawk

and Deacon Pratt performed the ceremony. The Pratts belong to St. Jude the Apostle Parish, Erie. For the wives of permanent deacons in the diocese, some family time has been replaced by ministry time, but two women married to deacons are positive about their lives and committnents.

eight

children deserve the

grandchildren.

w as

she

Peter and Paul in

was one of those weekends," she

adding that they planned to have an evening out soon to celebrate. In the city of Erie, Deacon Dave Pratt and his wife, Judy, spent the weekend playing host to their four children, their spouses and five

Cathleen Cleaver, director of planning and information in the bishops' Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities, noted in a May 8 statement that the legislation is soon to be renamed Laci and Conner's

memory

at a first

teer religious education coordinator at

spokeswoman said as the legiswas reintroduced in the House.

church

nicants.

lation

Law

They Communion one of the commu-

day, but not at a fancy dinner.

pro-life

her son, Conner, with

2003

16,

Apostle Church, 525

The Sweet

St.

Camden

Philip the

Dr.

The

and will be refreshments. This per-

will begin at 7:30 p.m.

followed by light

formance is co-sponsored by StPhilip's Seniors Club and Knights of Columbus St.

May

16,

2003

The World

CCHD shows how church cares about everyday life, says official ALBUQUERQUE,

N.M. (CNS)

—

Joan Leahigh, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, the U.S. bishop's domestic anti-poverty program, "shows how the church is integrated into everyday life." The work of the church is not just about the maintenance of people's faith through the sacraments or religious education, said Leahigh, who is the director of the social justice office of the Santa Fe Archdio-

cese and local

CCHD

have to use that

director.

and put

faith

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Brief

have no idea of the duties of each other in this new society," he said.

Family seeks refuge

Screenwriters hope visit can dispel mistrust of Hollywood BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (CNS)

Washington

in drought-ridden

— A contingent of

western Afghanistan

eled to

Washington

when dealing

"We

find objectionable "should

one-third" of the verbiage

Washington,

into

executive

and members of his staff to illustrate what the agency calls Poverty "America's forgotten state" USA. Nearly 33 million people live in poverty in the United States, according to the 2000 census, and the state with the highest poverty rate is New Mexico. director,

—

below the poverty

its

CNS

—

dent of the Catholic Medical Mission Board said in an interview May 6 that he supported legislation to implement President Bush's proposal to allocate $15 billion over five years for international programs dealing with AIDS. John F. Galbrajth, interviewed at board headquarters in New York, said he expected the bill, introduced in the House by Rep. Henry J. Hyde, R-Ill., and passed by the chamber May 1, would also be passed by the Senate in something like its existing form. Although the legislation allows for a worldwide program, efforts are expected to focus on 12 countries of subSaharan Africa and two countries of

—

Haiti and Western Hemisphere Guyana. To carry out the program, which would nearly triple current spending, the U.S. government and

the

family of the nomadic Kuchi tribe rides a donkey through the dry, barren land of western Afghanistan in the province of Herat in March. Drought had killed off the family's livestock in an area where Catholic Relief Services was planning to establish water projects. As world attention was focused on the war in Iraq, Afghanistan was being

CRS

forgotten, a

official said.

2002.

The

May

dependent nation

said.

justice has eluded the

East Timorese bishop in United States seeking support for

development

WASHINGTON

—

(CNS)

undeveloped judicial system

fledgling,

and lack of human resources has delayed the progress of justice in East Timor, said the country's bishop. Bishop Basilio do Nascimento of Bacau

cause of the lack of resources. "The general feeling of the East Timorese is that we need reconciliation, but this doesn't mean we have to avoid justice," he told Catholic News Service May 5.

Bishop do Nascimento, who was named apostolic administrator of Dili

November following

last

said justice for victims of past violence

was among

with

several issues facing East

transition to a democracy.

its

"Democracy

James Council #7152. For more

available after

Masses held before the

pre-register.

—

Eugene Church, host a modern praise St.

72 Culvem St. will and worship sendee tonight at 7 p.m. after mass. Make your own joyful noise unto die Lord along with our "Voices of Praise."

will

tion

nity

up die Lord in song, prayer, reflecand faitii sharing. Take this opportuto draw nearer to God with us. Ques-

lift

tions? Call

Doug

25 HENDERSONVILLE

— The

event Kids

St.

Francis of the Hills Fraternity of the

became an

activities also will take place

during the day. For more information,

Ken Kaczmarek

Tom 28

ages

five

meeting at 13th

— The

NEWTON

Catiiolic Girls' girls

at (336)

call

294-2558 or

St.,

St.

Group and

up.

Little

Flowers

for all Catholic

The group

will

Joseph Church, 720

4 p.m.

in the

details, call

West

Holy Family Hall. Debbie Vickers at

—

Mary Church

Italian/Mexican dinner will be served 6-

be offering a four-part series on praying the "Prayer of the Church," as it is prayed by priests and religious as well as a growing number of lay people around the world. The monthly sessions are scheduled for Wednesday evenings following the 5:30 p.m. Mass beginning May 28, 6-7 p.m. Session I will be "Introduction to the Liturgy of the Hours" with a booklet that lets you start praying the morning office right away. As materials must be prepared,

7:30 p.m. Tickets for the dinner will be

please call the office (828) 586-9496 to

Secular Franciscan Order will meet to-

day 3-5 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 208 7th Ave. West. Visitors and inquirers are welcome, so for more information, call Helen Gillogly, SFO, at (828) 883-9645. 26 GREENSBORO St. Paul the Apostle Church is holding a Memorial Day book/CD/ video sale and silent auction today. The sale and auction will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and again 5:30-7:30 p.m. An

—

St.

new concept

28 GUILFORD COUNTY cient

County

will

to us.

— The An-

Order of Hibernians Guilford Division, the oldest

"It's

You wouldn't

14-year-old

your

tell

child,

men

Irish Catiiolic

and largest

really

need to do."

Pope marks feast of

St.

Stanislaus, his predecessor in

Krakow

—

VATICAN CITY

(CNS) Although he died more than 900 years ago, the life and ministry of Poland's patron, St. Stanislaus of Krakow, continue to remind Poles that their identity and national unity rest on the nation's Christian values, Pope John Paul II said. The pope marked St. Stanislaus' May 8 feast day and the 750th anniversary of the martyr's canonization with a letter addressed to his former Archdiocese of Krakow and to the Catholic Church in Poland. St. Stanislaus served as bishop of

Krakow for seven years in the 1 1 th century; Pope John Paul served as bishop of the city from 1964 to 1978. The saint's enduring lesson, the pope said, is that "the moral order, respect for God's law and for the rights of each person are the fundamental conditions for the existence and development of every Hines

society."

(704) 544-6665 or visit

www.charlottecursillo.org.

receive

Cursillo information via e-mail contact

bmayer@alltell.net.

looking for

to join

them

for

June

—

CHARLOTTE

The

meetings, educational seminars and social

events. Contact Michael Slane at (336)

Maximilian Kolbe Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order will be gather-

665-9264 for time and

30 GREENSBORO

location.

— 'Go and

Tell,'

the

annual Catholic Renewal Conference, featuring Rev.

(828) 495-2039.

28 SYLVA

order of Irish Catiiolic men,

Russell at (336) 545-7536.

For more

at (828) 253-8971.

the retire-

ment of Bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo, said East Timor has struggled

in-

25 ASHEVILLE

4-10 to promote development, said Timorese be-

officially

details,

May

bishop, visiting the United States

need the help of faith-based agencies that have experience and operating capacity in the target areas, Galbraith

Timor, which

the church office at (704) 872-2579.

like raising a

Hills.

photo by Martin Lueders

the countries receiving assistance will

call

Hollywood.

to write in

child.

population

says agency supports Bush's AIDS initiative NEW YORK (CNS) The presi-

who want

You're an evil, rebellious demon child poisoning our family.' You would strive to find a common value that you support and then build on that whole edifice of character. And that's what

level.

CM MB head

said Barbara Nicolosi,

"But two-thirds should be affirmation of the good," she added in an interview with Catholic News Service in Beverly.

erty tour" organized earlier this year by

lives

coming from

direct of the Act One screenwriting workshops for Christians

Almost 18 percent of

carrot

with, Tinseltown. Hold-

ing the industry accountable for what

some

group of journalists visiting New Mexico from the East Coast and Midwest. The journalists were on a "pov-

CCHD

tell

to, in es-

sence, use less stick and

program

Vitillo,

April to

in late

the capital's decision-makers

action to build the kingdom," she told a

Father Robert

Christian writers

and producers from Hollywood trav-

Tom

tional director

be held

May

College, 815

Forrest,

CSSR

interna-

of Evangelization 2000,

30-June

West Market

will

Greensboro

Street Speak-

Davis of and Mrs. Hannah Hammer of Greensboro. On-campus housing, meals and childcare are provided. For registration information, contact Melodie Manna

ers also include Rev. Christopher Reidsville

at (336) 760-1110.

SALISBURY

—

School of Leaders Heart Church today 9following the 8 a.m. Mass. 1 1 :30 a.m., There will also be a Secretariat meeting 11

will

meet

2:30 p.m.

at Sacred

For more

information, call

Dan

St.

ing today at 2 p.m. at Our Lady of Consolation Church, 2301 Statesville Ave. Those interested

about the

life

SFO

in learning

and the Franciscan way

are invited to attend.

For more SFO, at

information, call Skyler Harvey,

(704) 545-9133.

—

Sacred Heart 1 SALISBURY Church, 128 N. Fulton St, will be celebrating a charismatic and healing Mass today at 4 p.m. Prayer and worship with prayer teams will be available at 3 p.m., and a potluck dinner will follow the Mass. Father John Putnam, pastor, will be the celebrant. For further information, call Bill

(704) 639-9837.

Owens

The Catholic News & Herald

PAPACY, from page

speeches were already flowing and the

The confab at first of many

analyses taking shape.

Pope says he has tried to take message to all people

Lateran University w as the

conferences, seminars, round tables and

book presentations that

commemo-

will

rate the event.

The

pope, who's never

made

deal of personal anniversaries,

a big

plan-

May

the News

JOHN THAVIS

"In every phase and stage of

News Service VATICAN CITY Pope John Paul II said an important theme of his

of the essential points of reference for

nearly 25 years as pope has been trying

Catholic

—

to bring Christ's liberating

message to

ning to upstage himself by beatifying Mother Teresa Oct. 1 9. That's right between the dates marking his election, Oct. 16, and inauguration Mass, Oct. 22. But others envision a big anniversary party. Vatican sources said the world's cardinals are being invited to Rome for the festivities, and thousands are expected to make the trip from the

people in

pope's native Poland, too.

fered a few thematic pointers.

all

walks of life.

The pope made

the remarks in a

May

meeting

9 with participants in a Rome conference that aimed to review the first quarter-century of his pontificate

from

and theo-

a variety of pastoral

logical perspectives.

In his short speech, the pope did not

present a review of his papacy, but of-

university

was

life

and pastoral ministry, one

attention to the

at the center of

human

person,

daily lives of

human

beings.

"The message of the Gospel is for every person of every race and culture,

Pope waves during generalaudience

focused appraisal.

celebrate his 25th anniversary as pope in October.

One

initial

said.

know

lead people to

"Christ

who

themselves better

lit

He is the truth the church proclaims tirelessly in different ways, spreading the single Gospel of salvation to the ends of the earth and inculturating it in the various regions of the world," he verance.

said.

The conference, sponsored by Rome's Lateran University, featured more than 20 speakers, many of them top Vatican officials who have worked at the pope's side for many years. It was the first major retrospective on the pontificate, which marks the end of its 25th

May 7. The pontiff turns 83 years old May 18 and will

conclusion: People can

the truth that frees those

seek him with sincerity and perse-

year

Pope John Paul

waves to pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during his general audience

—

said.

University conference

and the place was

lives,"

In a sense, the church's mission

and thus recognize a link with Christ, he

up with red beanies more than a dozen cardinals and current and former heads of Vatican offices took the rostrum and tried to give Pope John Paul's papacy a it all off,

which one

For that reason, he said, he found the theme of the conference appropriate: "The Church at the Service of Ma n " He said that 24 years ago, in his first encyclical, "Redemptor Hominis," he emphasized that the path of the church's mission runs through the

which considers Pope John Paul an adopted son, has announced it is celebrating the "happy marriage" between the Polish pope and Italian culture in a series of programs to take place in 25 cities around the world. kicked

can be a beacon of light and

salvation in the various situations in

theological investigation," he said.

Italy,

The Lateran

2003

Christ's

so that

who

any philosophical or

16,

October.

Vatican

officials

have said that

all

—

the world's cardinals will be invited

though not formally convoked by the for the 25th anniversary celpope ebrations in Rome. No official program

—

of events has been announced.

expect to hear the words "interpretive

key to this pontificate" a lot in coming months. Everyone's trying to find one, but with this pope it's not such a simple

Pope explains teachings well, says official

job.

For one

pope's missionary drive. bishop,

ROME (CNS) — Unlike popes who

key is the For a Polish

cardinal, the

reigned before the 20th century, Pope

John Paul

his links to St. Stanislaus, the

it's

One

Polish martyr.

scholar cited the

CNS

authority

photo from Reuters

element of this papal ministry. Others pointed to his Marian devotion or his penchant for saint-making or his teaching ministry as reflected in his 14 encyclicals.

Those who would

interpret the last

25 years through the lens of "anti-communism" would misread the pope, said Bishop Rino Fisichella, rector at Lateran University and host of the conference. He noted that the pope has said his whole approach to the human person was "not born on the terrain of polemics with Marxism." .

journalist said

was the key gian said

communication

to this pontificate.

theolo-

w as the concept of self-tran-

scendence, along with the relationship

between truth and freedom.

The more difficult

people talked, the more

seemed

to find a single defin-

ing angle or perspective to this papacy.

This

a pope, after

all,

who

has visited

synagogues and mosques, preached Christ as the only savior, redrawn firm lines against dissent in the

excommunicated ists."

church and

self-styled "traditional-

He's asked forgiveness for church

mistakes through the centuries, yet in-

church has a right and duty to press its moral teachings in modern politics. A survey of the last 25 years reveals many important moments and many sisted that the

historic gestures in different directions.

As one academic put

it,

for this pontificate

"Can't be labeled."

is:

the perfect label

Vittorio Messori, an Italian writer

does not simply invoke his teaching about faith and

morals, but offers multiple arguments to

pope's special and early interest in married love as a central

when

and frequent commentator on Vatican affairs,

how

offered an insight into

this

monopoly" on the when Pope John Paul was elected there was apprehension

pope broke the papacy.

"Italian

said that

among many who

believe that Italians

hold a special type of "papal charisma" that

makes them uniquely

on the throne of St.

suited to

sit

Peter. is

not the

art of compromise, but the ability to embrace both sides of a question in order

to bring salvation to all. It's the opposite of the "either-or" mentality that seems to reign in some other cultures.

But as it turns out, he argued, Pope John Paul has been the classic example of this "Italian" approach, reaching out with openness to all while tenaciously

preserving and promoting the essential aspects of the faith. This pope has

combine "mercy and firmness, dialogue and dogma, modernity and tradition, ecumenism and identity,"

Messori

that has

grown up un-

explain

position,

his

said

the

der Pope John Paul was probably better

undersecretary of the Congregation for

viewed on the other side of the speakers' men and women from many cultures and continents. In the audience was a Congolese

the Doctrine of the Faith.

platform:

seminarian, Gabriel

2 years old

when

Mukekwa, who was

the pope

was

elected in

he decided to become a pope came to his city in 1985 and asked young people to leave room in their thoughts for a priestly or 1978.

In Messori's view, this gift

known how

The church

said

priest after the

religious vocation.

He's been thinking about what the

pope said ever

who

Mukekwa,

since, said

expects to be ordained next year.

For the young African and for millions of people, that's the key to this pontificate

—

the pope's ability to

make

a personal

connection in a global setting. "I still remember singing at his Mass. And I remember how he spoke our language, Swahili. That's what

amazed everyone," Mukekwa

said.

U.S. Dominican Father Augustine Di Noia said Pope John Paul "has been extremely reluctant to say, 'Believe this because I say it,' but rather offers arguments." Speaking May 8 about the "ecclesial vocation of the theologian," Father Di Noia said changes in the way theologians work and in the way their work is perceived by the Catholic faithful have led to changes in the way the magisterium the church's teaching

authority

For

—

exercised.

centuries,

said,

the pope and

bishops rarely invoked the magisterium.

The change, he said, can be seen in Pope John Paul's 1995 encyclical "Evangelium Vitae" ("The Gospel of Life"). The encyclical is one of the longest ever written by a pope, "yet its doctrinal core is brief," Father Di Noia said.

said.

If the three-day Lateran conference proved nothing else, it's that this papacy has produced a generation of church experts skilled in explicating the thoughts and writings of Pope John Paul. This particular encounter highlighted the expertise of Vatican officials, so perhaps it was only natural that the participants were all male, nearly all clerical and nearly all European. The format was very Vatican, too speech after speech, with no opportunity for

—

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—

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other ministries are following, such as

MIGRATION,

formation, youth ministry, Bible

faith

study and more. Coordinators are also trying to keep alive the various tradi-

from page 1

tions of the Hispanics' countries, she

tion

through

and legal services

social

programs," said the MRS brief. "We're the Catholic Church, and 'catholic'

means

The

for everyone."

MRS brief said the U.S. church

organized by the

"Certain aspects of religious sym-

Bogota-based Latin American bishops' council to examine how the church can better coordinate efforts with governments and other private agencies to improve conditions for migrants and refu-

bolism are especially important to Hispanics in that they establish a connec-

Among

tion with their experience of the Catholic

asks Catholics to be

Church in their country of origin," according to "Hispanic Ministry in the United States," produced by the U.S.

immigrants, to develop a greater awareness of immigrant needs and to be more supportive of immigrants.

gees.

"Today,

1 1

percent of the people

living in the United States

another country," the

MRS

were born

"Demographers project that by 2020 Hispanics could represent the majority of the U.S. Catholic population,"

"Familiar music

feasts

les

The

MRS

Los Angeranks just behind Mexico City and brief said that

an important

ele-

of Mexican origin, and that Chicago has almost as many Polish residents as

increasing

Office of Planning also reports an

number of

individuals

from

graphic changes have occurred in rural

Southeast Asia joining the traditional African-American, Native American and European cultures in the Diocese of particularly in the CharCharlotte

towns and small

lotte area.

"In the Diocese of Raleigh, N.C., in

two parishes

Mass

lion to

2000 pasto-

Us: Unity in Diversity," which

more welcoming of

bishops' letter has been transit

start ef-

said.

"It can't

be a bilingual

effort.

The

brief said that

MRS

has orga-

nized regional meetings of diocesan cials

offi-

and has provided informational

kits to 19,000 U.S. parishes with copies of the 2000 pastoral letter, resource materials

and suggested

activities for

pa-

rishioners.

said.

U.S. bishops earmarked $

Acting Editor Kevin E. Murray con-

mil-

provide training and small grants

tributed to this story.

Hispanic population of western

North Carolina is estimated to rise from 235,829 in 2000 to 851,876 by 2050.

The

cities," it said.

in the

them

or expand existing

have to be multicultural," said Sister Andrea. 'We have more and more cultures coming into our country every day."

"Welcoming the Stranger

lated into 12 languages,

The

forts,

to help

2003

also central to Hispanics' reli-

Guadalajara in the number of residents

Warsaw. "Some of the most dramatic demo-

The

approach

officials,

new programs

16,

gious practices and expression."

said.

The

ment of their Catholic devotion," said the document. "The celebration of Marian

its

ral letter,

bishops Secretariat for Hispanic Affairs.

brief said.

outlined

to diocesan

'universal,'" said Sister

Andrea. 'The church

said.

director.

The meeting was

May

feature Section

—

Hispanics and the LLS* Catholic Church Information taken from "Hispanic Ministry at a Glance, " by the U.S. bishops Secretariat for Hispanic Affairs.

respond to the

influx, the dio-

panics attend church services regularly.

Since 1960, Hispanics have accounted for 71 percent of the Catholic growth in the United States.

Hispanic growth in the United States

cese established the Hispanic Cultural

Spanish. Today, 42 parishes have Span-

Center in 1993; the center moved to larger facilities in 2001 to accommodate Charlotte's growing Hispanic

sus, there are 35.3 million Hispanics in

the nation's 46,000 priests are Hispanic.

1990,

ish-speaking Masses,"

offered it said.

In the Diocese of Charlotte, 41 out of

According to the

official

Hispanics and vocations

2000 Cen-

Over

six percent

—

or 2,900

—

91 parishes and missions reported offer-

community.

John Lee Korean

the United States, or 12.5 percent of the

ing Spanish Masses in 2001, according to the diocesan Office of Planning.

Church was established in 1994 and serves almost 300 members. St. Joseph Vietnamese Church was dedicated in

total population. Since 1990, the nation's

were born

Hispanic population has increased 58 percent, up from a total of 22.4 million in 1990. Almost 38 percent of Hispanics in the United States are under the age of 1 8; 59 percent are 1 8-64 years of age. Between 1990 and 2000, the Hispanic population more than tripled in North Carolina, as well as Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Nevada, South Carolina and Tennessee.

percent of the priests ordained in 2002

"The vicariate coordinators are working with the pastors and parishes in any way they can to create a welcoming atmosphere for Hispanics," said Franciscan Sister Andrea Inkrott, direc-

serves 1,500 Vietnamese

Catholics.

This continuing national influx challenges the church "to pastorally wel-

come newcomers

An-

and many

able to assist immigrants in their transi-

of Charlotte. in Spanish, said Sister

drea, are just the first step

now

ways that are responsive to their cultural and linguistic heritage and expand its resources avail-

tor of Hispanic Ministry in the Diocese

Masses

1999 and

St.

these 2,900 Hispanic priests, 500 in the

United

States. Fifteen

were Hispanic. There are 9,925 Hispanic Catholics per Hispanic priests, while there are 1,23-0 Catholics per priest in the general Catholic population. ians

Thirteen percent of current seminaror approximately 500 are

—

Hispanic. Nine percent

— — or 25 — of

the

nation's 28 1 active bishops are Hispanic.

Archbishop Patrick Flores was named

The term "Hispanic" The term "Hispanic" was used

the

ing the 1970 Census and was adopted by church leadership of the time to help define a people with a vision

and mission.

common

sponse has been guided by a process of consultation, which has lead to the de-

of Hispanic

used in the church today. In recent years, the term 'Latino" leaders, particularly in ur-

a self-identifying term

currently serve Hispanic Catholics. In

emerged from the community embraced by the church.

addition, pastoral institutes for the for-

community

areas. It

that has is

velopment of pastoral letters and statements such as "Encuentro and Mission: A New Pastoral Framework for Hipsanic Ministry" (2002). More than 150 dioceses and 4,000 local parishes and Catholic agencies

has become widely used by church and

and

Reaching out to Hispanics The U.S. Catholic Church's re-

identity,

ministry since 1970 and continues to be

ban

U.S. bishop in 1970.

has been integral

memory

to the historical

first

dur-

mation and training of Hispanic lay leaders exist at the local diocesan, re-

Hispanic Catholics in the United States Approximately 39 percent

gional and national levels. five

—

or 25

— of

million of the nation's 65 million

U.S. Catholics are Hispanic.

recent

study indicated that 72.6 percent of Hispanics living

all

the United States are

Catholic. Sixty-four percent of

all

His-

percent of

all

Twenty-

participants in lay

formation programs

States are Hispanic.

the United increasing number of bishops now require their seminarians to learn Spanish as they anticipate the growing Hispanic Catholic population.

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feature Section

Building the American

M0NTAGNARDS,

dream

from page 1

Russians, Ukrainians find refage through Catholic Social Services By DIANNE M.A. RIGGS

Resettlement Office, an affiliate of the United States Conference of Catholic Bish-

Correspondent

—

Imagine bringing ASHEVILLE your family to the United States and

ops. "All of the heads of families are

not knowing English or local customs. simplest tasks would be impossible: registering your children for school; calling for a taxi; leasing an

driv er's licenses."

The

who had immigrated

Montagnards are dedicated and eager new country, Ponce said. English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are completely filled, and several of the stu-

Things are

come straight from their jobs to class. 'They appreciate the importance of learning the language," she said. "They are

dents

very dedicated to their education." Volunteers, coordinated through the

CSS Refugee

Resettlement

Office,

provide

Montagnards, including scheduling medical appointments,

vital services to the

few

some English.

years earlier and spoke

em-

their

to learn about their

apartment. This was the situation for Svetlana Gundorin and her husband and three children when they arrived in Asheville from southern Russia in 1993. There were no interpreters, no refugee services. Gundorin did not even know the alphabet. Thankfully, she did have her parents,

them have

ployed, and nine of

translation services, transportation for

different today for simi-

those

who do

not have their driver's

censes and teaching

now

housekeeping and proper food storage.

the Catholic Social Services

skills.

Home management

West-

but

settlement. She also serves as an inter-

Montagnard homes

Department of Social Ser-

vices (DSS).

Over the

Gundorin has

years,

worked hard to achieve her "American dream. Soon after arriving in (

Asheville, she cleaned houses for several

attended English as a Second

families,

Language

classes

and took business ad-

ministration and accounting courses.

own

1996,

Gundorin owned her

business offering tax preparation

"These are basic

cuted," she said.

began in July 2002. Currently, Gundorin serves 72 "cases," or 360 refugees, for Catholic Social Services. There are approximately 5,000 Russian/Ukrainian refugees in the Buncombe-Hendersonvices

Madison

Gundorin is proud of the Russian and Ukrainian refugees whom she helps.

"They want to find jobs and are hard workers," she said. When an employer hires a Russian or Ukrainian worker, by the next month the supervisor wants more Russian or Ukrainian workers, she said, because they do such a good job.

area, she said. Religious de-

nomination

not a factor in receiving the assistance of Catholic Social Seris

vices.

Language

and bookkeeping for several small

refugees, she said.

She also did work helping to complete immigration forms. Her husband is now pastor of Glory of Christ, one of two 300-member Baptist-Pentecostal churches in Asheville, which hold services in Rus-

gees accomplish

businesses.

the barrier for the

Gundorin helps

many

One couple Gundorin -is working with is Anna and Ivan Gritskan, who with their five children came to the United States 10 months ago from Moldova, a small country on the southwestern border of Russia. Currently, Ivan works in cleaning and Anna is a

refu-

necessary tasks,

such as opening a bank account; making doctor appointments; preparing immigration papers for citizenship and

permanent residence; finding buying a house.

a job;

and

homemaker. While the Gritskans struggle with

Catholic Social Services also helps

sian.

Freedom

the

most treasured

gift

of America for Gundorin.

"You can open your own business and the government will help you," she said, her Russian accent still present. "People are so friendly."

The

Americans still amazes her; they smile so much. In Russia, she said, no one ever smiles on friendliness of

the street.

Gundorin's American dream was fully realized when, two years ago, she

became a U.S. citizen. Her work with Catholic

Social Ser-

Caring for Charlotte Area Catholic Families

Their Hour of

Need Since 1926

includes adher-

ing to a budget, balancing a checkbook,

ern Regional Office's caseworker for Russian and Ukrainian refugee repreter for the

li-

home management

western North Carolina counties of Buncombe, Henderson and Madison. Gundorin is lar refugees, at least in the

refugees pay for educational courses,

— they —

such as for certified nursing assistants. Another important role, said Gundorin, is helping refugees register with Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College for English as a

learning English

Second Language classes. A-B Tech also offers computer classes for Russian

the Asheville area.

speakers

—

four languages

already speak

their hearts are joy-

Like Gundorin, they describe Americans as very friendly. They are also happy to see so many churches in

ful.

'We

are so appreciative and thank-

ful for friendship," said

using an interpreter, refu-

Ivan Gritskan.

And, "Americans should not forget

gees and immigrants are taught to type, use software and the Internet. Every refugee family initially receives DSS help, said Gundorin. Refugees attend a "Work First" program and attend school for 35 hours per week. This year, the U.S. Congress is allowing entry of 50,000 refugees, 14,000 of whom are from the former Soviet Union, said Gundorin. "You have to prove you are perse-

about

God

— God

bless

and

God

will

bless."

new

Americans,

skills for

to the refugees," said Ponce.

Most

Vietnam do not or plumbing in

have refrigeration Despite the determination of the Montagnards, their life in North Carolina has not been without hardship. Finding jobs in the ailing economy has proved said Ponce.

difficult,

'Traditionally, they have

ing assembly in

factories,

worked do-

jobs which are

almost non-existent now," she

In-

said.

most are working in food and service and woodworking. stead,

hotel

The long road to a new home While many of the Montagnards who arrived in 1986 and 1992 are now naturalized

American

citizens, that

day

long way offfor the recent arrivals. According to Ponce, immigrants claiming political

asylum must live in the United States for one year before applying for permanent residency, also known as Green Card. After five years as a permanent resident, the refugees

The

may

apply for citizenship.

refugees have a greater concern

than citizenship: bringing their families, who are in danger of persecution from the communist government, to North Carolina

from Vietnam. The CSS Refugee Re-

settlement Office

helping diem to

file

the

necessary paperwork, a task hampered by the fact that

many

of the

men

lack the

required documentation. Catholic Social Services Western Re-

gional Office is one of the 36 ministries that reaps a fruitful harvest thanks to tlie Diocesan Support Appeal.

"In Vietnam,

Riggs by calling (828) 299-4411 or e-mail mountainquixote@aol.com.

to formally

many people

don't have them,"

'They have

to use witnesses

photos to prove Contact Correspondent Dianne M.A.

you have

request birdi and marriage certificates, so

who

Ponce said. and family

dieir families are."

CSS Refugee Resettlement Office still requires the following assistance for the

Montagnards: cars

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10 The Catholic News & Herald

May

Readings

16,

2003

Book Review

Two books on women

Word to

spiritual leaders

if he had taken part in some of the atrocities that had been visited on

dering

Sunday Saipture Readings:

May

18,

2003

my SISTER MONA CASTELAZO, CSJ Catholic News Service

Reviewed by

these books.

rabbis, priests, ministers,

and teachers from Jewish, Christian, Hindu, Native American, AfricanAmerican, Muslim and Buddhist spiritual traditions. Rabbi Drucker quotes each extensively, showing her background, struggles and successes.

Many

speak of the qualities

women

bring to ministry. United Methodist Bishop Leontine Kelly, the second woman bishop of any denomination, comments,

"Women

bring a more

humane

feeling to

with the people."

personally did not enjoy the book

because of so much emphasis on external works and biographical detail and a bit of sensationalism. Rabbi Drucker seems to make too much of the fact that women are doing these things, rather than on a spirituality that emphasizes

men

Edwina

Gateley's

free-verse poetry accompanies

12 well-

In "Soul Sisters,"

drawn, colorful paintings of

ment women by

New

Testa-

the acclaimed illustrator

and portrait painter Louis Glanzman. Each portrait is enhanced with beautifully designed borders, backgrounds, and taken by this collection of paintings that she pleaded with the publisher to be the

Gateley, a Catholic, founded the

tual

Leaders

A Portrait of Women Spiri-

Drucker, with photographs by

Gay

Block.

Skylight Paths (Woodstock, Vt., 2003). pp.,

276

$24.95.

Women

Scripture

Today," by Edwina

Orbis Books (Maryknoll, N.Y., 2002). 132

$20.00.

structure and power." Jean

Houston be-

"women emphasize

process over product" and that they encourage coherency, development and growth. lieves that

Joan Halifax, a Zen Buddhist gests,

"Women

ure.

Little

...

Some of

Writing Elizabeth, in

priest,

have more room for

sugfail-

expected of us." the

women

cerned about the inner

Cohen values

solitude

are

more conRev. Helen

life.

and

reflection as

being indispensable practices

the voice of the barren

who feels

are

still

deemed

was

American radio stabeaming programs to Eastern Europe. I was excited, intrigued, but also ambivalent. The job would ention

able

new

to use

would help skills,

"ambivalent about the imagination, about creativity" and is afraid of artists and mystics because it cannot control them. On the question of leadership, Marianne Williamson, author of "Return to Love," holds that opposition to women's leadership is "the last unchallenged oppression in America" at a time when feminine values are so needed. One minister remarks, "Isn't it ironic that people have trouble seeing women in robes, but not men? The robe is really a dress." However, Franciscan Sister Jose Hobday, one of two Catholics in the book.

And it was the spirit of the risen Lord that moved them from "love in word and speech [to one] in deed and truth" as they whisked him away to safety when Greek Jews Saul.

native Polish, acquire earn a good salary, but

me learn German,

mean my moving to among people I hated. also

tried to kiLl him.

live in Berlin

I am not proud of the fact that I hated the Germans, yet it was true.

and

its

losses

Question: How does fear motivate and direct your life? If there are pockets of

were

enormous. Hatred gnawed at me and fueled a spirit of bravado that led to

hatred in your spiritual

self-righteousness.

originate in fear.

discern whether deep

Below those feelings lay another one that I was reluctant to acknowledge. It was fear. Fear of the Germans

try to

life,

down

they

in general, fear

Scripture to Illustrate: 'Those who keep his commandments remain in him and he in them.

And

of perhaps recognizing an antique store a piece of furniture looted from our house in Poland, fear of standing next to a German and won-

this

gave

how we know

remains in us"- (l

from the John 3:24).

us:

that he

Spirit that

lie-

Weekly Scripture

themselves." Today, Gateley writes, Elizabeth's "soul sisters" cry aloud for the

women

Turkey, Northern Ireland, Afghanistan, Mexico, Thailand and Rwanda. Anna the Prophetess is "a daughter of ancient tradition," Gateley writes, a tradition "that never questioned the role of women in prophecy, discernment or moral leadership." Gateley contrasts that tradition with today's society which is not connected with feminine energy and power. In her reflection on Mary, the mother of Jesus, Gateley uses daring realism to draw an image of Mary as a "terrified pregnant teen traumatized by mysplight of

...

Gateley describes Martha as one "stands up straight and shining, proud and passionate, prepared to change the world from her kitchen." Martha speaks out for help with dinner and for

rediscovered the labyrinth, feels that

that they would have nothing to do with him. It was the advocacy of one of their own, Barnabas, who helped convert the disciples to finally accept

offered a very interesting and challenging job as a reporter and in-

es-

who

persecutor of Christians still followed him, and the disciples' fear was such

herself to be defective

tery,"

News Service young woman in England

her patriarchal society, Gateley says:

our active world of constant competition and communication. Rev. Lauren Artress, the church

their fear.

Saul's reputation as a zealous

Catholic

sentially birthers of others, not birthers of

Gateley, paintings by Louis Glanzman.

pp.,

Publishers Association.

"Women, worldwide,

"Soul Sisters:

Speak

Volunteer Mission Movement in England and Genesis House, a Chicago program for women prostitutes. She is a frequent speaker and author of many books. "Soul Sisters" was in the top-10 best-selling Catholic paperback books in April, according to the Catholic Book

America," by Rabbi Malka

BOZENA CLOUTIER

World War

poet for the book.

Fire:

knowledging

terpreter for an

and women.

detailed personal attire. Gateley was. so

"White

psyche claim that there are only two basic emotions, love and fear, and that all others spring from them. In today's Scriptures we hear of the Jerusalem disciples being afraid to have the converted Saul join them. Unlike me, they were open in ac-

—

feminine values, accessible to both

family.

Those who study the human

Sunday ofEaster-

Cycle B Readings: 1) Acts 9:26-31 Psalm 22:26-27, 28, 30-32 2) 1 John 3:18-24 3) Gospel: John 15:1-8

man, following rules written by men." Her mother told her that institutions move 100 years behind the people and she prefers "to stick

"White Fire: A Portrait of Women Spiritual Leaders in America" by Rabbi Malka Drucker presents 31

—

18, Fifth

hood, where she would be "dressed like a

Women spiritual leaders, today and the New Testament, are the subjects of

women

May

says that she has no interest in the priest-

who fled

solace,

ment

Thursday, Acts 15:7-21, John 15:9-11; Friday, Acts 15:22-31, John 15;12-17; Saturday (St. Bede, St. Gregory VII, St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi), Acts 16:1-10, John 15:18-21 Scripture for the week of Sunday (Sixth Sunday of Easter), Acts John 15:9-17;

Monday

May 25

May 31

10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48,

John

4:7-

Philip Neri), Acts 16:11-15, John 15:26-16:4; Tuesday (St. Augustine of Canterbury), Acts 16:22-34, John 16:5-11; Wednesday, Acts 17:15, 22-18:1, John 16:12-15; Thursday (Ascension Thursday), Acts 1:1-11, Ephesians 1:17-23, Mark 16:15-20; Friday, Acts 18:918, John 16:20-23* Saturday (Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth), Romans 12:916, Luke 1:39-56 10,

(St.

to her cousin Elizabeth for

then fled from a violent govern-

to protect her child.

who

the return of her brother's

life,

...

submissive, silent

Gateley makes each

come to life as a "soul

women." biblical

sister"

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The Catholic News & Herald 11

Entertainment

'Reloaded' with effects,

easy to be

It's

'Down With Love'

not story New 'Matrix flick devolves into disappointing head-scmtcher bondage because their computer masters keep them plugged in to a vast

By DAVID DiCERTO

their

News Service YORK Ragtag freedomfighters, led by a messianic computer hacker, battle the machine overlords who have enslaved the rest of mankind Catholic

NEW

—

network known as the Matrix pumping their brains with mental projections which dupe them into thinking they are living normal virtual-reality

—

an illusory mind-prison in order to humans as an energy source in the special-effects lollapalooza "The Matrix Reloaded" (Warner Bros).

lives.

Some

tap

— —

intelligence, striking from the remaining human outpost, Zion a subterranean city near the Earth's core. Chief among the rebels is Thomas Anderson, alias "Neo" (Keanu Reeves), a

includ-

ing Greek philosophy, Gnostic mysti-

first

feat

—

breaks no

where "The Matrix" spill

—

and

race

—

his leather-clad, hellcat sidekick

lover.

Much

—

of the sequel

—

now

Neo's

CNS as in the

consists of escape

double entendres, but the film's questionable view of gender roles and suggestion that promiscuity is liberating is a bit off-putting. Implied sexual situations, racy double entendres and sexually suggestive humor, as well as a misguided attitude toward sexual intimacy. The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification is A-III adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 parents are strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

virtual reality allowing for the suspen-

sion of the rules of physics

mention

logic.

This

—

— —

not to

nowhere more

evi-

dent than in the film's visually bravura

mind-blowing free-for-all between Neo and his archnemesis, the unctuous Agent Smith (Hugo Weaving), an evil sentient program. Neo, whose extraordinary ability to manipulate the Matrix has increased exponentially, must come to terms with his messianic destiny, as an army of drones bore down toward Zion bent on the extinction of mankind. Complicating an already opaque narrative is a frustratingly dense story line that revolves around an enigmatic centerpiece: a

has

so here goes. In

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looking ultra-cool in their latex couture

ing

than injecting any genuine emotion into

made carnage more repellent by the body counts equally tallied by both good and bad guys. Part three of the trilogy, "Matrix

Who

humans or

are

the

ma-

be practiced. Yet, while the

still

learns that a prototype version of the failed

because the world

was too

fabri-

suggesting that suffering is an inherent component of the life equation a theological insight consistent with the Christian understanding of man's fallen nature. However, this like cated

its

—

perfect,

Due a

innovative effects and over-the-

top, consequence-free

Revolutions,"

filmmakers have crammed their film with clever Christian motifs and mythological allusions, the metaphysical mulligan stew serves to obfuscate the overstuffed and at times incoherent plot rather than affect any real philosophical musing. During one scene late in the film, Neo Matrix

caregivers are thoroughly screened.

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Further alienating audiences are the automaton heroes who seem more concerned with spouting pretentious pseudo-philosophical aphorisms and

tion can

who we

flicks,

weighed down by

Author Orson Scott Card once observed that science fiction is one of the few realms of modern culture where serious theological and philosophical reflec-

into your

most action

out of what

chines?

someone

Both

franchise's intellectual elevation

unfolding on the screen.

mechanical, the

invite

in the narrative.

films explore thought-provoking topics

to the franchise

their leaden, flat-line performances,

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of the film's existential ruminaremains a philosophical carrot dangled tantalizingly but never given a

coupled with a mountain of back story which is never from the first film

prompting the question:

We know it isn't easy to

photo from 20th Century Fox

Ewan McGregor and Renee Zellweger star in the romantic comedy "Down With Love," a retro-stylish romantic comedy chock full of whip-smart

and chase sequences, punctuated by extended, gravity-defying kung-fu brawls, with the overlapping realms of reality and original

some distant Orwellian future,, technology overtakes man as the dominant intelligence on Earth. A war ensues with homo sapiens coming out on the short end. Adding insult to injury, the victorious machines see in mankind a cheap and

human

Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss),

new

left off,

will free the

sage Morpheous (Laurence Fishburne)

without flexing much narrative muscle. Like the original, this sequel, which a lot of plot to

who

recruited for the cause by the mysterious

ground story-wise. It's mainly content to serve up a feast for the adrenal glands,

takes up

film to be "the One," the prophesied

savior

— —

— no mean

—

nebbish computer whiz, revealed in the

cism and Eastern spirituality writerdirectors Larry and Andy Wachowski, who redefined the sci-fi genre in 1999 with 'The Matrix," pose age-old questions concerning the nature of reality and free will set against a neo-noir, futuristic backdrop. Unfortunately, the film's glamorized violence earning it a well-deserved R rating overshadows an otherwise intriguing premise, making the stylish cyber-thriller little more than a technically ambitious shoot-'em-up. And while the high-octane sequel leaves the eyepopping visuals of its predecessor in the dust

wage

the malevolent

sole

drawing from

a smorgasbord of traditions

war against

artificial

Inspired by the cyberpunk literature of Philip K. Dick, and

people have escaped and

a guerrilla

due out

much

—

later this year.

fantasy-style violence,

shadowy sexual encounter and some

profanities, the

USCCB Office for Film &

—

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R - restricted. DiCerto

Film

on the staff of the Office for

& Broadcasting of the U.S. Conference

of Catholic BisJiops.

12 The Catholic News & Herald

Seeking moral

on gambling

clarity

Gambling has been

May

& Columns

Editorials

Part

news of late with the revelation that William J. Bennett, author of 'The Book of Virtues," has lost a sizeable sum at casinos. This rev elation has led some to ask about die moral position on gambling of the Catholic Church, to which Mr. Bennett belongs. North Carolinians will soon revisit the topic of gambling,

The Pope

Speaks

many

legislators

raise rev enues.

the

and the governor seek a

16,

2003

Guest Column

state lottery to

Frequent news broadcasts of lottery winners

and discussions on whether churches should accept donated gambling winnings also keep gambling a matter of moral

JOSEPH PURELLO Director, Office of Justice

and Peace, Catholic Social

debate.

Services

Some people perceive gambling to be a personal decision made with one's own Rinds. Proponents ofthis position often see gambling providing more

benefits than costs (eg., jobs, rev-

enues, decreased illegal gambling). lic

Pope says those who approach God will be

welcomed with By CINDY

churches sponsor limited forms of gambling activities

(eg, Bingo, 50-50

WOODEN

—

wrong or sinful; however, to say

on the

The

as 25,000 people attended the

audience in St. Peter's Square May 14, four days before the pope's birthday. The crowd included a 10,000-member-strong pilgrimage from Salerno, Italy, with some holding a banner reading, "Best Wishes, Holy Father." The pope's audience talk focused on the Book of Daniel's Canticle of Azariah, a penitential prayer arising not from "discouragement or fear, but hope."

to believe that

gambling.

sick,

all

has

much

and

certain actions (eg,

insists

upon others (eg,

of the Catholic Church, the rightness or

certain actions

non-negotiable, and

condition(s) can exist that either justify actions that are

wrong or justify not doing

those actions that

ought to do.

Otiiers.

one of what otiiers.

ment

who

The passion

for

Church requires one to evaluate particular circumstances and conditions. To properly ascertain the morality of gambling, one must consider l) the effects of gambling (on the gambler, on his or her family and on society); 2) the physical, financial and emotional well being of the gambler; and 3) the fairness of the wagers and the games wagered on. Catholic

gambling

when

risks

they deprive some-

becoming an enslave-

damage

so slight

inflicted is

cannot reasonably consider

tiiat

die one

significant"

on gambling is by the catechism

to attaining moral clarity

not a simple one the guidance that

offered

can be supplemented and deepened by also considering relevant episcopal statements and pastoral

letters.

dioceses have addressed the effects of gambling

Numerous

— many

state

Catholic Conference offices have lobbied against the expansion

of state-sponsored gambling. Other Catholic Church

affiliated

organizations have also contributed valuable analysis and insights

determining the morality of gambling, however, the

unacceptable

necessary to provide for his needs and those of

Unfair wagers and cheating at games constitute grave

suffers

on the

issue

We in North

of gambling.

coming months to make our voices heard regarding a state lottery; we Carolina have the opportunity in

are fortunate that resources (eg, research studies, pastoral letters)

already exist to reflect on the morality of gambling and

specifically,

state-sponsored

lotteries.

Part II ofthis two-part essay will address

the issue

of btteries.

a their "watchful care

Our Turn

New

and will not be untrue to pope said.

desire to see the Lord's face, a face radiant with love and compassion for his people."

As is his custom, the pope spent about half an hour after the audience greeting individuals and posing for photographs with various groups, including three Muslim women who are students at the Institute for the Study of Religions and Culture at Rome's Gregorian University.

Both Old and and guardian angels,

intercession."

(Ps 91:11-12). In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus

THERESE CNS

offering the

consuming

and

refer to angels,

The Book of Psalms says: 'Tor he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone"

faithful

Azariah presents himself to the Lord most precious and acceptable sacrifice: a contrite heart and a humble spirit," he said. Aware of his sinfulness and committed to doing good, he is no longer afraid, confused and ashamed, but filled with trust in God, the pope said. Following the Lord as Azariah did, "we, too, are invited to approach God with a contrite heart and a humble spirit, never losing faith," he said. Conversion "fills us with the

Testaments

in particular.

said.

"God

matter, unless the

to their fathers" that

his promises," the

Seventh

Goods of

Paragraph 2413 reads: "Games of chance (card

They become morally

God's chosen people would be blessed with life and peace, he ise

The

a section on Respect for the

games, etc.) or wagers are not in themselves contrary to justice.

education of children, respect for one's

parents). In the eyes

intrinsically

discussed under Article Seven,

Commandment

While the path

condemns

abortion, euthanasia, genocide)

care for the

stills

In the 1997 "Revised Catechism of the Catiiolic Church,"

gambling

issue.

desperate situation, but so are the Israelites who have been exiled, the pope said. "In that tragic present situation, hope seeks its roots in the past, that is, in the prom-

made

some in

the Catholic Church

Catholic Church

wrongness of

lead

Others would have die Cadiolic Church condemn

love

Facing martyrdom, Azariah

may

gambling as a sin. They see gambling as an act diat misuses resources and inflicts a host of ills on society. Many adherents of otiier Quistian feitiis condemn all gambling as a sin. The Catholic Church does not condemn gambling "per se" as

with love.

As many

raffles)

the Catholic Church sees no wrong

News Service Facing a huge banVATICAN CITY ner wishing him well for his 83rd birthday, Pope John Paul II told visitors at his weekly general audience that those who approach God with a "contrite heart" will be embraced Catholic

The feet that some Catho-

BORCHARD

Columnist

little

ally see the face

And

I've lately.

Many

A young mom's angel my guardian

been praying to

know

it's

not the stuff of sophisticated theology.

theologians dismiss the role of guardian angels

and overused. But I've been panicked and desperate, and my lips automatias peripheral, petty, overrated

cally recite that familiar invocation:

"Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom his love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen." Yesterday I was christened into motherhood with my first trip to the emergency room following little David's play in the utility closet where he shot the bottle of tub and tile cleaner right into his eye and for all I knew, into his mouth. Six hours later, at midnight, when the doctor emerged from the white curtain and told me he was going to be OK, I resumed breathing. The next morning I remembered to thank my angels. They're good guys (and girls), our celestial helpers. They've become trusted allies of mine ever since my mother convinced my three sisters and me that God had assigned a special angel to each of us. As early as I can remember, I was taught to believe in guardian angels. According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, angels are among us here on earth, surrounding us with

—

of my Father

the Gospel of Luke, he

his

"carried

be with Abraham" (Lk

16:22).

really believe that

heaven" (Mt 8:10-1 1). the story of the poor

tells

man, Lazarus, who was

Do angels a lot

commands

'Take care that you do not despise one of these ones; for, I tell you, in heaven their angels continu-

disciples,

away by the angels

some feathery

friend

leaning over my shoulder, watching my every move, like the sexy, winged John Travolta in the 1996 hit "Michael"? Or that some heavenly helper is assigned to me like Nicolas Cage was to Meg Ryan in the blockbuster "City of Angels"? Not really. But I do believe God commands angels to watch over his children on earth, responding to their 911 calls with a team of beatific doctors and paramedics. I have to. I'm a young mom, and every young mom there will be a time when she has her back turned and her son will ride his bike into a busy street, or trip over the curb and split his chin open, or tease the

knows

dog past

his threshold,

and

she'll

wait and wait and

wait inside that dreadful emergency

room

for

some

person with a chart and a stethoscope to say he will or will not survive.

Guardian angels aren't just Hollywood material and cute little pins sold on Hallmark's spin rack. • They're real.

And so I summon them every time I feel the least of turbulence on a plane, or my Styrofoam coffee cup moves more than a 1 6th of an inch across my tray table, or my son's ear infection fails to respond to the third strand of antibiotics, or I hear him screaming inside the bit

utility closet.

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2003

16,

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Editorials & Columns

Light

about religion. Following my talk, I had the chanc e to speak one-on-one to those who wanted to ask more specific questions. One woman near the end of the line wanted to know what I thought of one of the leading news commentators, Bill O'Reilly. He is the host on Fox News' most popular show and his books have

One

Candle

quickly become bestsellers. I've been on his

number of times and which he

don't always care for the

show a way in

talks about the pope, Catholic teachings or

the institution of the church. I've often

MSGR. JIM LISANTE

left his

program

feeling that he wasn't really looking for answers, but

Guest Columnist

had an agenda to promote, with nuances often lost in broad strokes and quick condemnations. These, at least, were my feelings as the woman questioned me

Many

Someone's mother me

of the groups that invite

some ways,

the give and take of questions

attempt to answer them are the highlight of when I get a real sense of who and what an audience is. Some of my speeches focus on the influence of popular media, a topic that always evokes a strong response. People have very definite opinions about the folks in print and television media and argue strongly

and

these events because that's

and against

for

some

their influence.

I'm fairly critical of the biased is sometimes presented. perspective, of course, is largely centered on how religious faith and moral issues are handled. And, frankly, poor presentations of the church and her teaching come from both the left and the right, the so-called conservative and liberal news organizations. Both, at times, can be simplistic or inaccurate. Yet, I admit that it's not difficult to lump the In

ways

talks,

which news

messenger and

their

message into one and become I know that sometimes I've

know why

don't

think that

personal.

that.

reason,

focused

a valuable lesson.

disagree with someone,

Sometimes it

has to be

mistake to avoid. In a world of so many divisions, we have the power to heal a few breaches. We can do that by disagreeing with the person who doesn't see the world on our terms with respect. We can remember that everyone, even dislike are their ideas. That's a

whom we most

strongly take issue, are

— and

same God

daughter. I wouldn't want anyone to

Mom — and

What

to believe about purgatory we as Catholics still to believe in the doctrine ofpurgatory, or is it something we can choose to believe or

don't

want

vilify

someone's son or

in front

of my

do that to anybody

else!

Question

there,

folk traditions,

Corner

I get.

and private visions and revela-

how

First,

long, it

what a

it's

dogma

who

CNS

tended to portray purgatory as a kind of minihell, with

and gory punishments lasting for centuries. Such specifics, as I said, are not and have never been part of

God

called purgatory

who die in

the love of

but are not completely imbued with that love."

Purgatory, he said freeing those

"is

who have

not a place" but a "condition," died in God's grace from their

imperfections (papal audience Aug.

The Catechism

1999).

of the Catholic Church picks up the

same thought Purgatory

a process of purification prepa-

ratory to entering heaven (Nos. 1030-1031 and 1472). Similarly, because purgatory

process purifying the soul, is

part of that process at

not a place but a

we don't know whether

all.

helping the dying.

Standing before a vision.

described

this

"time"

Since the world after death

had

saw the thousands of children they had taught

the minds they had opened to the wonders of

saw the thousands of poor people they had

world. After

would not seem

to have hours or days or years in our

sense of those words,

it is

we know

Is it possible that, in

face encounter with

gift

spiritually.

of these

God

lives.

How little we

other social workers, teachers and

all,

women

do that These

create real Christ-centered

it.

community described

the impact of our at death,

will

first face-to-

be so painfully

"purgation" might occur in an instant? just don't

healers

not likely that purgatory could

awestruck by our sinfulness and weakness before the holiness of God, so electrified by the unencumbered awareness of his limitless love for us, that an entire

room of older women

to them.

them for it. These women had sought to do something noble and daring. They had sought not just to serve the

know. Such assumptions, however,

had sought to the kind of

—

Acts of die Aposties when

was of one mind and one heart,

Despite

all

the joy and entiiusiasm

tiiat jubilee

was an edge of sadness. There is no escaping the sense tiiat tiiis noble way of life is coming to an end, at least in North America and Europe. There were no sisters in the room under 50. There is no one day, tiiere

in fonnation.

tions

How sad,

might not know

Of course, we

faith.

in die

says the early church

never attempted to answer these types of questions and they are not part of Catholic

also

community

united in love and witness to die risen Jesus.

contradict no Catholic doctrine, because the church has

tiiought, tiiat future genera-

their selfless witness.

shouldn't despair. Doubtiess the

death" by which temporal punishment remaining for

be midwife to some new kind of religious life. Something will be born to serve the church and draw people together in a community of

sins

love for future ages.

Two truths

are clear, therefore, in Catholic teaching

about purgatory. First, some condition exists "after

authentic Catholic teaching.

ago Pope John Paul

many ways this sunny chapel filled with nuns was an intimidating group. These sisters are achievers. Most have advanced degrees. They have worked with children and adults, rich and.poor, sick and well. Even in retirement they are busy. Nearly all of them still go out each day to volunteer, visiting the sick, teaching the young and In

elderly

life

fire

A few years

had given more than 200 years of service to

tively

die church and society.

tiiank

condition exists after death in which souls with remain-

involve time as

Geraldine Liquore, Eliza-

beth Rossetti and Camilla Fitzgerald, they collec-

have been given the

Columnist

and so on.

"the process of purification for those

Holy Cross. Sister Judy McKenna, who had been at our parish for five years, invited me. Along widi the three

saw the thousands of souls, rank upon rank of diem, whom they had brought to God. I saw many more reaffirmed in their faith and given courage to persevere by the witness of these good women. I saw legions of lives saved by their words and deeds. How blessed we are in the Catholic Church to

FATHER JOHN DIETZEN

and that we the living can help them by our prayers. This doctrine has been taught as a matter of faith by several church councils through the centuries, including the Council of Trent in the 16th century. My experience is that most Catholics mistakenly believe that the doctrine of purgatory is much more complicated. Unfortunately, as I think Will Rogers once said, 'The problem ain't what we don't know, it's what we do know that ain't so." Christian folklore, and especially European Christian art of the Middle Ages and on into the Renaissance,

50th anniversary of their profession as Sisters of the

of Catholic faith that some

ing pain or stain of sin are cleansed for eternal

—

was standing in front of a room full of nuns about 80 of them. They had invited me to celebrate Mass in honor of four jubilarians celebrating the I

purgatory, the subject has been confused by an assort-

each professing to provide details about

their laughter.

helped both materially and

A. I'm not surprised you are confused. While the church itself always has been wary of specifics about

tions,

age in the room was about 70. But you could never tell it from their energy and

learning and the consolation of faith.

(North Carolina)

ment of

Sisters

The median

—

Q. Are

more confused

some

We show antipathy to people, when what we

done

the

Columnist

otiier jubilarians; Sisters

That experience was

those with

it,

CNS

ing the worst.

children of the

Recently, in a gathering of several hundred women, I was asked about the media and its fairness. I explained my reservations on news presentations

but, for

on the positive aspects of Bill O'Reilly rather than the negative. I told the woman that he was "bright, direct and probably the best of the news commentary bunch." I admired his debating skills and knew him to be, off camera, a man who tried to live and practice his faith. And while we don't always agree on issues, I found O'Reilly to be well informed and "a good soul, all in all." The woman smiled broadly and thanked me for my comments. "You see, Father, Bill O'Reilly is my son and I'm very proud of him." God, was I glad that on that night I celebrated the best rather than reprov-

personal in criticisms.

not? The more I read about

FATHER PETER DALY

that night. to speak enjoy

the chance, after a formal presentation, to ask questions. In

Parish Diary

is satisfied.

Second, based on an instinct of faith that goes back to

can aid those who are "in purgatory" by our prayers and good works. God, in his eternal presence that knows no past or future, can the earliest Christians,

believe

who have gone before us whenever and however they are said. This solidarity with those who have died is one aspect of our belief in the communion of saints, which unites all who are joined in Christ, whether still on earth

hear our prayers for those

or in the next world.

Holy

Spirit will

Nevertheless,

think

should

decline of these great communities.

mourn

the

These women

have done sometiiing of eternal importance with their lives. They heard the call of God and placed their gifts at the service of the church and each other.

They did

with joy.

Despite their gray heads, the sisters in the chapel were still full of youthful enthusiasm. Because of tiiat, they were, in the vision in my mind, forever

young.

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May

the News

2003

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Quarantined hospital staff in

Principal

Taiwan scared over SARS, says nurse TAIPEI, Taiwan (CNS)

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Catholic nurse quarantined with SARS patients in Taipei said co-workers were anxious and scared and that some have fallen ill with the disease. Chen Li-hua, a nursing supervisor at Taipei Municipal Ho Ping

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the Taipei city government in order to contain SARS, severe acute respiratory

school, with a projected enrollment of

450 students, housed

new

media center, and science

syndrome. Chen, cancer last year,

who is

survived breast

working 16-hour

Many

of her

Hospital, said in a telephone inter-

days with her colleagues.

view from the hospital that there are 60-70 SARS patients quarantined there. She spoke to UCA News, an Asian church news agency based in Thailand. Ho Ping was one of several

co-workers have become ill and the medical staff are very scared and anxious, she said. She said many patients have become anxio\is as they have realized the seriousness of the disease.

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"We had one student confirmed and one student received into full communion this year," said Sue Hinderlider, director of campus ministry for Belmont Abbey. "The young man who was received into the church is a rising senior who has been at the Abbey and just felt

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to en-

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candidates."

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their

campuses, she said. Another on-going concern for campus ministry programs is the impor-

try

tance of helping

new

from college

to parish

Catholics transition life.

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students don't

Hunter Fink,

WCU,

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a recent graduate of

was baptized

the Catholic

Church as an infant but never received holy Communion. Her older sister, Ryan, was initiated into the church through the campus ministry program at a few years ago. Hunter followed Ryan's example, and was received

WCU

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grow

in their

faith after graduation.

Contact Staff Writer Karen A. Evans by calling (704) 370-3354 or e-mail kaevans@cliarhttediocese.org.

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threatening atmosphere for students to

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16 The Catholic News & Herald

May

Sisters honored for By

2003

16,

Living the faith

Nun's simple idea to give

60 years of service

teddy bears to elderly has

SUSAN DeGUZMAN

powerful effect

Correspondent

—

WINSTON-SALEM

By KEVIN KELLY

Leo the

St.

Great Church recently recognized the Sisters of Saint Joseph's 60 years of sen ice to die parish and Triad community with a

School

St.

McGuinness Catholic High School Kernersville, formerly in

The women

homes she

'The

good works have touched

first sisters

people have asked

many

about previous

sis-

and have spoken about them," said Emma Yondura, first-grade teacher at St Leo School since 1992. "From this I know these sisters have touched the lives of die people that they met and taught" The Order of the Sisters of St Joseph, whose motherhouse is located in Chestnut

Sisters of St. Joseph Sister

Anne Thomas

Taylor, Sister Geri Rogers and

first

bishop of the Diocese of Charlotte.

The

was considered missionary territory the time, and the sisters jumped in and

area at

started teaching

"From

the convent they taught paint-

French and secretarial studies," explained Sister Dennis Eileen, who is now the "senior sister" in the convent In 1949, the order was able to utilize property on Country Club Road to teach and thus established the Villa Maria Academy. A new building was soon coning, music,

School

The

of Saint Leo

site

1953. sisters are all highly educated,

most with master's degrees and many with multiple degrees.

"We

many ways so move from one need to the next" said Sister Emma. "We are no longer that

are educated in

community.

We answer to We keep

They came in

all

sizes

more to

visited,

but also to clients

group members and any person who

Leo Golden Club, which she believes

looked like they needed something to hug.

Her

so proud to be a Sister of Saint Joseph,

the St

because

are so involved and are ready

good works." In 1975, Sister Dennis came to the Triad area to teach math at Bishop for

any and

all

McGuinness High later, she was asked

Four years

School.

to assist as a eucha-

minister at Baptist Hospital. She spent two years dividing her time beher 50th tween the jobs and in 1985 anniversary as a woman religious and with a total of 46 years of teaching experience she devoted herself to ristic

—

work

region attended the celebration at St

Leo

the Great Church, including Sister

Ann

Thomas, dean of students McGuinness;

Sister

Our Lady of

am most

blessed in that I've

been able to stay here and do this for so many years and to help people in their

to the order as

Emma

was

of St. Joseph, she Sister

St.

Ann

schools, she has taught in

completely dependent upon Jesus, whose

this position.

sion tiirough the

tion

She has also helped with faith formaand die Sunday collection, and is in-

volved with a variety of parish

activities.

say,

to cuddle," she

it is

miraculous."

said her teddy bear ministry

teams to try 'It

it.

doesn't cost a lot and

such a

it's

said. "It's like that

to get into this ministry, all they is

one

who

gets involved in the rninistry had

better be prepared to receive

us to a radical sense of mis-

have to do

ask for teddy bears and they will come." Sister Rita, however, warned that any-

missionaries.

Our

now more

sisters

die

nurses and

all

sorts of

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"It's

more than

the receiver," she said.

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tiian

tiiey give.

always

"While we were mostiy teachers

movie, Field of Dreams.' If anyone wants

and courageous action, and to be a healing presence in any and all situations. And to this

but

aged parishes with pastoral-care

and powerless before you,

Pennsylvania and Virginia. She has always been a first-grade teacher and loves

spirit liberates

it,

ridiculously simple, and she encour-

Dennis described the philoso-

to stand open

explain

simple thing," Sister Rita

called as Sisters of St. Joseph to surrender,

Leo and

at St.

She

said.

Charlotte. In addition to her years at St.

1973 to work

thought behind the

'They need something said. "I can't

Sister

School in

Sister Rita said the

teddy bear counts most.

attracted to "a special charism

phy of the order by reciting one of dieir daily morning prayers: 'Father, we are

Sister

with the teddy bear in her arms."

of gentieness and cordiality" in the Sisters

journey," she said.

Emma first came to the diocese

young women.

The next time I came in Communion, she was asleep

before.'

to give her

Winston-Salem; and Sister Catherine Michael Fee, principal of St. Thomas Moore School in Chapel Hill and

drawn

"I feel I

teddy bear

a daily basis.

Sister

said.

"Her eyes lit up like I never saw them before. She held her teddy bear and tears came into her eyes. She said, 1 never had a

John Christopher, a

Rogers, assistant principal at

life.

"She was in her 80s," the nun

teacher at Bishop McGuinness; Sister Geri

Mercy School

reaction will stay with

Sister Rita the rest of her

Bishop

Dennis is highly recognizable at the hospital, wearing her religious habit on

as a chaplain.

One woman's

an important opportunity to "span the age gap" and connect the school and parish. Sisters of St. Joseph from across the is

former teacher at St. Leo School. Many of the Sisters of St. Joseph grew up in the Pennsylvania area and were

full-time

learn."

beginning, there are

and

She not only supplied bears to every nursing home she

the call of a variety of ministries.

going to school because there

first-grade class performs annually for

apostolic works," said Sister Dennis. "I'm

can

just a teaching

of the parish's food pantry, parish support

structed adjacent to the church; this be-

came the permanent

known

Club,

colors."

St. Leo the Great parishioner Eunice Bircher celebrate the Sisters of St. Joseph's 60 years of service to the parish and Triad community.

ters

were called to establish a presence in the Winston-Salem area in 1943 under the pastorate of Msgr. Michael J. Begley, who later became the

took

started bringing in teddy bears in droves,"

Photo by Susan deGuzman

Sister

Hill in Philadelphia, Pa.,

City,

At the time she thought

Sister Rita said.

must have made

impact and impression. So

Kansas

Women and Men of

would be a nice, little Christmas project. 'The word got out, and soon people

collection.

the lives of many Cadiolics in this area.

definite

Age

Certain

WAMOCA.

ministry, adult education, Hispanic minis-

sisters'

needed teddy bears.

her idea to the parish's

mation, hospital chaplainry, eucharistic

The

visited

at St. Patrick Parish in

Winston-Salem.

religious also served in other

and Sunday

Ursuline Sister Rita Klarer

Sister Rita, 77, pastoral care minister

ministries of the parish, including faith for-

try

best.

fall,

decided elderly residents of the nursing

Leo Winston-Salem and Bishop

work

Last

have con-

tributed countless teaching hours at

—

(CNS)

Sometimes, the simplest most ridiculous ideas

years, die sisters

Service

KANSAS CITY, Mo.

parish celebration in April.

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