VOL. 46, NO.1· Friday, January 4, 2002
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BISHOP'S BALL presentees Chrissy Massoud, Michaela Smith and Rebecca Oliver meet with Msgr. Thomas J. Harrington, diocesan director of the event to discuss the festivities for January 11. (Anchon'Gordon photo)
Bishop's Ball • promises an exciting evening SWANSEA - Three of the 33 young women to be presented at the 47th annual Bishop's Charity Ball set for January 11 at the Venus de Milo Restaurant made a pre-Christmas visit there recently and said excitement was starting to build. Rebecca Oliver of St. John Neumann Church, East Freetown; Michaela Smith of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Seekonk; and Chrissy Massouc;l of St. 'Lawrence Church, Seekonk, accompanied Msgr. Thomas J. Harrington, director of the ball, for a look at the ballroom. Oliver, a senior at Apponequet HighSchool, admitted she is "excited about the Bishop's Ball," while Smith, a senior at Bishop Feehan High School, Attleboro, called it "An honor, and I'm looking forward to being part of it." Massoud, a sophomore at New Bedford High School, said a friend of hers was presented last year and she was hoping she'd be involved this year. "I'm very excited. It will be a special night." Although the gala winter event always ties in with the Christmas season which accompanies it, the decorations this year will innovatively take on another meaning - Patriotism - with red, white and blue as the order
of the evening, reports Msgr. Harrington. "Studio C," fresh from appearances at Foxwoods and other leading entertainment sites in southern New England, will provide the music for attendees from parishes throughout the Fall River diocese. "For many, the ball is seen as a celebration of the unity and diversity of the diocese,". said Msgr. Harrington. "The highlight of the ball is of course, the presentation of a group of young ladies who represent parishes from all geographic areas of our diocese; from the Attleboros and Mansfield all the way down to Cape Cod," he added. Each of the presentees has distinguished herself in service and ministry in her home parish, Msgr. Harrington noted. Each of them will formally greet Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., during the festivities. Accompanying the bishop will be the honorary co-chairmen, Betty Mazzucchelli of Falmouth, president of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women; and Ronald Correia, president of the Fall River Council of the Society of St; Vincent de Paul. The two organizations are traditionally the sponsors of the event.
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FALL RIVER - Because Catholics throughout the Fall River diocese will remember for a lifetime the horrific consequences of September 11 's hijacking of three jetliners by terrorists and the impact it had on them, clearly makes those events 2001 's top story. Thousands across the diocese reacted immediately to the shock with prayers and after composing themselves hurried to their parish churches for quickly scheduled services and liturgies where they asked for healing and strength. They wept and prayed for the more than 3,000 killed when suicidal terrorists crashed two commercial airliners into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York's Manhattan; another plane into the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.; and yet another near Pittsburgh, Pa., They also prayed, imploring God's help for the safety of America itself. In the wake of the disasters the reports of those
killed at the World Trade Center crashes included passengers from area parishes and communities aboard two of the airliners originating from Logan Airport in Boston. Among those on one of the flights was Holy Cross Father Francis Grogan, 76, former supervisor of the congregation's Mission House in North Dartmouth. Well known in many parishes through- . out the diocese, Father Grogan was particularly close to members of St. Stanislaus Parish in Fall River. Others for whom memorial Masses were held included Peter Gay, 54, of Tewksbury, son of Atty. Peter B. Gay of St. Joseph's Parish, Taunton; Berenthia Perkins, 53, of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Wellfleet, wife of the late actor, Anthony Perkins; Lynn C. Goodchild, 25, a member of St. Mark's Parish in Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro; Nealie Casey, wife of Michael Casey, son of Dr. William and Mrs. Mary Jane Casey of St. Mary's, Taunton; Kenneth Waldie, brother of Grace McCroaty, who teaches religious education for the Island Parishes on Martha's Vineyard; and Diana Snyder, 42, ofWestport and Connecticut, whose son, Leland Snyder, is a freshman at Bishop Stang High School in North Dartmouth. Also among those killed were at least two U.S.
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THE TWIN Towers at the New York City World Trade Center bum after terrorists attacks on September 11 of last year. (CNS file photo)
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SEMINARIANS ETHAN McCarthy, left, and Michael Fitzpatrick, right, of the Fall River diocese, stand with Bishop John Smith of the Trenton diocese, following a ceremony celebrating their Admission to Candidacy for Holy Orders.
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FALL RIVER - A reception was held for Augustinian Father William t. Garland December 18 at the diocesan Education Office upon his retirement as director of education. He has been at the post since 1996 and said he has many pleasant memories of his time as director. "It has been a wonderful five and a half years here in the Edu<;ation Office," said Father Garland. "It's been a source of encouragement and I leave with a great deal of fondness." Father Garland will be moving to North Andover sometime
in the spring to work more closely with his Augustinian Brothers. "I'm being challenged by my Province to do some more work in their interest," said Father Garland. He is also planning to work at Merrimack College., "I've certainly appreciated the time here as director of education and working with so many people who are dedicated to Catholic Education." Father Garland added that he is "looking forward to hearing about new developments," regarding education and new schools in the diocese.
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Mrs. Dana McCarthy of Harwichport, and Fitzpatrick is the HOLYOKE - Sister of St. son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Joseph Rose Bernadette Parent, Fitzpatrick of Wrentham. 91, formerly known as The ceremony is celebrated when candidates have reached a maturity Antoinette Parent, who had of purpose and have shown to have served as a religious for 71 the necessary qualifications for priest- years, died Dec. 26, 2001 in the hood. 'Mont Marie Health Care CenBishop John Smith of the Dio- ter. cese of Trenton, NJ., presided., A native of Somerset, she was the daughter of the late Antoine and the late Eulalie (Canuel) Parent, and received her early education in St. Louis de France Parish, Swansea. - :t- " _ ,.' She entered the Sisters of St. ., .", ,.947Park Street· Attleboro, MA WOO Joseph from Fall River and be" '" came a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield SUNDAY HEALING SERVICES when the two congregations January 6 - Hispanic 2:30 p.m. merged in 1974. Sister Rose served in the folJanuary 20 - Portuguese 2:00 p.m. lowing convents: St. Matthew, January 27 - English 2:00 p.m. St. Roch; St. Jean Baptiste and Blessed Sacrament in Fall AFTERNOON DEVOTIONS
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EMMITSBURG, Md. - Seminarians from the Diocese of Fall River, Ethan McCarthy and Michael , Fitzpatrick, joined the rest of the Mount St. Mary's Seminary in celebration of their Admission to Candidacy for Holy Orders. The ceremony was held recently in Immaculate Conception Chapel on t~e Mount St. Mary's campus. McCarthy is the son of Mr. and
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River;"St. Joseph's in New Bedford and St. Michael's in Swansea. She also served as a teacher's, aide at St. Joseph Montessori School in Fall River. In 1988 she joined the retirement community in Fall River and in 1998 became a resident of the Mont Marie Health Care Center in Holyoke. She leaves two brothers, Romeo Parent of Somerset and Nicholas Parent of Medway; a sister, Theresa Ferris of Somerset; and nieces and nephews. Her Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated December 29 in Mont Marie Chapel. Interment was in Mont Marie Cemetery. The Sampson Family Chapels of Springfield were in charge of arrangements.
FALL RIVER - A video of the Marian Medals Ceremony held lastl:'lovember at St. Mary's Cathedral in Fall River is airing on several cable television pubaccess channels in the diocese. The schedule is as follows: - Fall River, cable channel 98, January 10 and 17 at 6 p.m. - Martha's Vineyard, cable channel 8, January 6,13 at 9 a.m. - Mashpee, cable channel 17, January 9, 16,23,30at7:30p.m. - New Bedford, cable channel 98, January 8, 15, 22, 29 at 6:30 p.m. - Somerset and Swansea, cable channel 9, January 4 at 4 p.m. - Westport, cable channel 17, January 6 and 13 at 2 p.m.
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In Your Praye,rs Please pray for the following priests during the coming week Jan.' 1970, Rev. Alfred R. Forni, Pastor, St. Francis of Assisi, New Bedford 1989, Rev. Gustave Gosselin, M.S., LaSalette Shrine, Attlebor!>
Jan.S 1885, Rev. John Kelly, Founder, St. Patrick, Fall River 1940, Rev. Alfred 1. Carrier,Founder, St. Jacques, Taunton 1944, Rev. Arthur C. Lenaghan, Chaplain, United States Army 2000, Rev. Evaristo Tavares, Retired Pastor, Our Lady of the Angels, Fall River; Rev. Louis ioseph,.Retired United States Air Force Chaplain '
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Jan.t3 1954, Rev. Emile Plante, M.S., LaSalette Seminary, Attleboro
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wrapped upstairs. are less fortunate and for others Each child received an outfit it was simply a means to spread and several toys after parents sub- Christmas cheer. mitted request sheets at Catholic Families who were picking up Social Services. Food was also gifts shared a smile with the volavailable to families. unteers and many expressed "Over 2,000 children received thanks. help this year," said McNamee. One man came in, looked • "The parishes put up the Giving around at four individuals who Trees and we collect the goods were busy with presents and said, during Advent." "thank you for your hard work," The project was going on from others wished volunteers a Merry morning to 9 p.m. as volunteers Christmas. picked presents, hauled bags upWith the help of volunteers and stairs and wrapped presents. The the generosity of so many from volunteers included families, stu- area parishes it was indeed a dents from UMass-Dartmouth, Merry Christmas for many more youth group members and peqple deserving children. from all walks of life. Mary Lou Frias was the coorBILL LYNCH was one of many volunteers who helped organize gifts and wrap presents dinator of this year's drive and NEED A GOOD PLUMBER? for needy children this Christmas as part of a Giving Tree project involving 21 parishes and she was leading new volunteers Catholic Social Services. around the workspace showing For your home or business. them what to do. I Frias said this year's drive was I "very successful," and she was I "really happy" with all the vol- I I . & H ' I unteers that helped out and the I Plumbmg eating I families they reached. I Est. 1920 Lie. 10786 I One woman who volunteered I to wrap presents said she was I By MIKE GORDON children found gifts under their Monopoly and Clue among oth- there because the year before I "The Experienced I ANCHOR STAFF Plumbing People" I trees. Parishes collected gifts ers. Clothing donned the walls and Catholic Social Services assisted Providing a Full Line of FALL RIVER - There are a through Giving Tree programs tables around the boxes of toys her and her three sons and she I I Plumbing & Hearing Services I lot of little miracles that go on and they were organized and while people hurriedly filled wanted to give back. Others also during the holiday season, but wrapped by volunteers during large plastic bags with gifts to be s'aw it as a way to help those who L ~L~I~ ..:.w~s~ ~M~S~ .J anyone walking into the old con- Advent. vent building on Tuttle Street in "We helped 532 .families this the days before Christmas would year," said Arlene A. McNamee, have seen one happel')ing. diocesan director of Catholic SoFor the fourth consecutive cial Services: year, Catholic Social Services A tour though the building and 21 area parishes teamed up found a prep room filled with to make Christmas a little boxes of toys sorted by types and - , bdghterfor area families in need ages. A Barbi box was nextt~ one and with their help and the gen- with toy cars and trucks while Feitelberg Insurance has been navigating the insurance marketplace erosity of many, morethan 2,000 shelves held copies of games. like
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The New Year challenge There are many definitions of the word "order." In its prime meaning it refers to a society of persons united by some common rule or obligation. In this sense it conjures up certain / knightly fraternities or monastic brotherhoods. In a broader usage, order is viewed as a regular arrangement that ensures harmonious relations. In the world of verbiage it becomes customary, made of procedures such as a point of order. For the law it refers to a command of the court; in Church circles it defines 'rank of ministry; for the mathematician, order is a degree; in commerce it is a commission of purchase, and for the military it is a command. The list of definitions seems endless. Order is to be found in so many aspects of life. Where there is no order, all becomes confused, irregular and disiurbed. Life is then viewed as an illusion. A disorderly person is one guilty of anyone of various acts against public peace, morals or safety. Acting in such as way, the common good becomes disorganized leading to the destruction of organic structures. In such situations people substitute myth for reality. , Dare we reflect that during the past decade a lack of order brought us to a lifestyle that led away from living in a real world to one of our own making. Ignoring the need of order in our lives, everyone comes to live for himself or herself. Only the self counted. We adopted a doctrine of life based on the assumption that the individual and not sqciety is the param.ount consideration. AU our va'lues were self-centered and, our social structures reduced to mere tokenisrri. Take~a good look at the 90s and just see what the "good life" was doing to us. Well, all that changed this past year. The traumatic events of 9/11/01 have crashingly brought us from the world of selffancy to stark reality. As a nation we were leaving the real world and creating an idea of nation that was far removed from so much of our planet. So many simply refused to recognize that order and structure were a necessity and not merely options. The temper of the times has its own way of bringing us' to face the truths of living and life. As a people the horror 路of terror has 'awakened in us the need to recognize that no man is an island unto himself but that .'we are indeed part of the whole. As we now begin the New Year, the fuzzy resolutions of the past are like figments of our imagination. We now try to adjust tei the real. In this process ,it is obvious that we live in a world not of our own making. There are factors and forces that continuously implode on our lives. To fl;lce these hard facts of living we now see the necessity of order especially in ourselves. The common good of the nation is now a priority. ' To meet this demand a new order is evolving that unites and solidifies the country's needs and obje.ctives. Much of this is accomplished from without: Yet to be successful in, facing future daunting days, it should be obvious that much needs to be Clone from within. The self must become ordered. This involves concepts centered in the ideals of self-control, command and determination. For the state of the nation to be healthy so it must be for all the members. Of its nature this will demand not only personal sacrifice but also self-ordering. Quite a challenge for a New Year. '
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OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF FALL RIVER Published weekly by the Catholic Press of the Diocese of Fall River 887 Highland Avenue P.O. BOX 7 Fall River, MA 02720 Fall River, MA 02722-0007 FAX 508-675-7048 Telephone 508-675-7151 E-mail: TheAnchor@Anchornews.brg Send address changes to P.O. Box, call or use E-mail address
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FRANCISCAN FRIARS SING AS THEY PROCESS IN THE CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY IN BETHLEHEM FOR DAILY PRAYER RECENTLY. SUNDAY IS THE FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY COMMEMORATING THE MANIFESTATION OF GOD THROUGH CHRIST TO THE WHOLE WORLD. (CNS PHOTO FROM,REUTERS) ,
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"Another Miller Lite for the lady, and'that brings the bar tab to $80." This was the attentiongetting opening line of an earlyDecember Washington Post newspaper column that went on to say that alcohol intake has increased substantially at airports due to the pressures - and the waiting created by extra security measures. It all raises a question for me about how to keep our balance when we're under pressure. When stress mounts, most of us long to restore our equilibrium. We may revert to alcohol that momentarily shuts out anxieties, rely on tranquilizers to calm us, attend movies that distract us or censor out the news that does not bode well. Our animal instinctS are exceptionally acute when it comes to avoiding anything that might darken our mood. The remedy we choose, however, is sometimes disadvantageous in important ways. One pitfall of alcohol and tranquilizers, for example, is-that they are addictive, creating a dependency that ultimately takes
control of us. And G.K. Chesterton once said that if we get caught up solely in our own world, we are on the path to lunacy. Refusing to hear unwelcome news, then, wouldn't appear to bode well for us; we'd run the risk of finding ourselves out of touch with reality. No doubt some people cannot tolerate extreme stress for medical reasons. They benefit from .new medicines that help them overcome ~xiety or acute depression: Allowing for exceptions such as these, however, how can we fight the tensions of our times throtigh natural means? First, we need to espouse the principle that psychological health needs as much care as physical health. We need to be nourished by healthy thoughts, sounds and images, and most important, the restorative powers of stillness. If we choose entertainment as a means of overcoming tensions, we need consciously to choose movies or other events that promise to raise our spirits and'leave us feeling refreshed. What other choices can we
make? We 'can read - turning to literature that elevates the mind - and the spirit. The result may well be that we are much more ready to cope with the daily, mundane news reports that are Oftel1 so dis" turbing. \ Of course, we can choose to associate more with people who are positive and constructive. We can seek out lectures and seminars that generate valuable new perspectives for us, and we can carefully selecting the right types of music to bolster our spirit. Most important of all, we need moments of stillness if we are to achieve inner peace. This means putting distractions aside and listening to our inner self. It is helpful to find a favorite place that fosters stillness and to sanctify it through inner conver, sations with God and with oneself. We need to keep working at this process until we feel its restorative powers. Terror brings destructive powers to bear on our human psyche. Ironically, the best antidote we h!lve to terror is that same psyche - provided we maintain' it by employing the best natural "medicine" at our disposal.
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~ BETHANY J. UCRAN was recently hired as admissions director for Madonna Manor, North Attleboro. A resident of Johnston, R.I., she holds a bachelor of science in social work from Salve Regina University, Newport.
SISTER CATHERINE Donovan, pastoral care director of the Catholic Memorial Home, Fall River, recently completed a certificate program in Geriatric Spiritual Care. She was one of 12 graduates to complete the 120-hour program and graduation was at the Avila Institute of Gerontology in Germantown, N.Y., operated by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm. From left, Sister Elizabeth Doyle, Sister Margaret Jackson, Maureen Hebert, Dee Leclair,"Sister Donovan, Carol Turton, Sister Mary Robert Romano and Diane Matthews.
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LISA ARPA of the Catholic Memorial Home was recently recognized as its employee of the quarter for October though December. She works as an aide in the Rehabilitation Department and received a certificate, cash award and reserved parking space for the honor. With Arpa from left are: Sister Margaret Jackson, assistant administrator; Elizabeth Nazzaro, rehabilitation coordinator; and Sister Mary Robert Ro~ano, administrator.
"Dear Children! I call you today and encourage you to prayer for peace. Especially today I call you, carrying the newborn Jesus in my arms路 for you, to unite with Him through prayer and \ to become a sign to this peaceless world. Encourage each other, little children, to prayer and love. May your faith be an encouragement to others to believe and to love more. I bless you all and call you to be closer to my heart and to the heart of little Jesus. "Thank you for having responded to my call."
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DARTMOUTH - The Catho-' lie Community of' UMassDartmouth ga~hers for Mass·every Sunday evening at 8 p.m. in the main campus center, auditorium ,room 006. Students and others are always welcome to join in prayerand song. Mass will be scheduled at 6 p.m. on holiday weekends. FALL RIVER - The Senior Wheels USA program provides electric wheelchairs to senior citizens and permanently disabled persons at no cost for use in the home. For more information call 800-2466010. FALL RIVER - The Fall River First Friday Men's Club will meet tonight at 6 p.m. for Mass at Sacred Heart Church. An informal dinner will follow at the parish center.' For more information call 508-6781792. ' FAIRHAVEN - First Friday Mass is celebrated tonight at 7 p.m. at St. Mary's Church, North Main Street, sponsored by the Men of the Sacred Hearts, Fairhaven Chapter. A holy hour with expositio~ of the Blessed Sacrament follows. Refreshments and fellowship complete the, evening. NEW BEDFORD - Devotion
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I can still hear the melodic But never did the old structure attendees, as part of a special halfstrains of "Let It Be" wafting' embrace me with such warmth as time ceremony. above Foxboro Stadium on a it did on a cold, windy December The Patriots held on for a 20balmy s~mmer evening in 1990. afternoon, just before Christmas 13 win, and as the sun set, intensiEx-BeatIe, Sir Paul McCartney 2001. All of us who fired up cook- fying the effects of the floodlights to Our Lady of Perpetual Help is and the late Linda McCartney ing grills in the parking lots aleng on' the field, no one - fans, coaches and players celebrated every Tuesday and de':. were 'near the end of a' votion to Divine Mercy every magical night of music, _-----------r--~--., wanted to leave. And we • didn't-forquitea while. Thursday following the noon Mas~ heavily concentrated at Our Lady of Perpetual Help with old Beatles' tunes. As it out, there Church. For more information caI.I Up until two weeks ago; will be at least one more that recollection was my ',,' game at the old yard, but 508-992-9378. , I greatest memory of the I~' on the last scheduled ,NEW BEDFORD - The sec'- old stadium destined for .-/ .i~ event in its history, she ond annual sing-a-Iong Handel's destruction in about a By Dave Jolivet provided me with my "Messiah" will be held tonight from month. I ' greatest memory there. 7-9 p.m. at the Grace Episcopal That was until, thanks That doesn't take anyChurch. For more information call to a dear friend, I held in thing away from seeing 508-993-0547. my possession two tickets to the Route 1 knew this was the regu- one-quarter of the Fab Four there New England Patriots-Miami lar season swan song for the old nearly a decade ago, but that NORTH DARTMOUTH-The Dolphins game - the final regu- gal And that was reason enough memory is a distant one. Not benext Retrouvaille weekend will be held January 11-13 and offers lar season home game ever for the for celebration. But, the Patriots cause of the time that has passed, couples a chance to heal and renew Pats at the arena. Now, a British- also had the chance to close in but because Sir Paul was playing troubled marriages. Rediscover flavored memory there ranks on a possible playoff spot and di- in Foxboro, and I was seated in vision title, which was unheard Walpole, or so it seemed. There yourself and your spouse and a lov- number two. Through the 30 years of the of at the"beginning of the sea- were only a handful of spectators ing relationship in marriage. For more information call 1-800-470- ' stadium's existence, I've had the son. That further fueled the char- there that night that had worse 2230 or the diocesan Office of Fam- good f6rtune to watch the Patri- coal fires and additionally sea- seats than I did. But it was a thrill ots there as a fan and cover them so ned the searing meats in nonetheless. ily Ministry at 508-999-6420. as a reporter. I've also pushed my Foxboro' that day. I won't miss Foxboro Stadium The pre-game festivities was like I miss the Boston Garden, or NORTH DARTMOUTH - A way through its turnstiles on sevpilgrimage with Bishop O'Malley eral occasions for a night of what one big cookout. People seemed like I would miss Fenway Park. to Washington D.C. for the annual we baby boomers call music. friendlier. (Maybe Christmas be- But, in fairness to the old gal, it March for Life is being organized Never pnce 'did I stop to ad- ingjust three days awayhad some- was a'great ride on her "Long and by the diocesan Pro-Life Apostqlate mire the aesthetics of the edifice, thing to do with it.) Come game- Winding Road." for January 21-23. It will include because frankly, it wasn't much time, the crowd noise was deafDave Jolivet is a former Mass at the Basilica of the National to behold. But it was a container ening. The home team led at the sports editor/writer and the curShrine of the Immaculate Concep- that held many moments of ex- half. Former Foxboro heroes rent editor of The Anchor. tion. A y.outh bus is leaving a day citement, frustration and enter- strolled across the emerald carpet Comments are welcome at early. For more information call 508- tainment for thousand.s of us. -one last time to the delight of the DaveJolivet@Anchornews.org. 997-2290.
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de Milo Restaurant in Swansea and presented rosaries to 33 young women who were formally presented. Bishop O'Malley was the speaker at the Dr. Martin Luther King Memorial Service in Bethel AME Church sponsored by the In~' terfaith Council of Greater Falr River. The diocese officially ended the Jubilee Year of the Millennium with ceremonies closing the atrium door at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in New Bedford. Seminarians Kevin A. Cook and David C. Frederici were ordained transitional deacons. More than 331 THE CATHEDRAL:. of St. Mary of the Assumption received much needed renovations in young people and adults traveled 2001, in time for the observance of the 100th anniversary of the consecration of the church. to Washington, D.C., to participate' Here cathedral rector Father Edward J. Healey and architect Thomas Palanza survey the in the annual March for Life events project. (Anchorfile photo)' that decried the evils of abortion and sought Pro-Life to again be the religious, Blessed Dina Belanger Stang High School, North O'Malley clarified for the law of the land; Members of reli:' and St. Claudine Thevenet. Con- Dartmouth; and Caitlin E. newsmedia what the Church gious orders heralded World Day gregation of the Sacred Heart of McQueen of St. Francis Xavier teaches. Father Stephen A. for Consecrated Life. Plans fof Jesus Father Frank Aresta, 62, a Preparatory School, Hyannis. SS. Fernandes, pastor of St. Francis Catholic School Week included a native of Provincetown, died. Peter & Paul School's computer Xavier Parish, Hyannis, celebrated variety of events at diocesan Catholic Press Month was ob- program placed second in a na- his 25th anniversary of ordination. schools. Father Thomas E. served. Fifteen diocesan priests ac- tional contest. : George A. Milot. principal of Morrissey celebrated his 40th an- companied Bishop O'Malley on a APRIL: Bishop O'Malley Bishop Feehan High School in niversary of ordination. Father week's pilgrimage-retreat to penned an Easter message and also Attleboro, was appointed director James A. Buckley, 70, who had Jerusalem and the Holy Land. A authored ..Peregrinos e Pastores" of the Diocesan Education Departserved the diocese for 42 years; faith-based cancer-support pro- a spiritual book of talks and me- ment to replace Augustinian Father announced his retirement. Father gram for Catholics was established diations in Portuguese. Father William T. Garland effective this John P. Driscoll received the Dis.5 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Lucien Jusseaume, 86, a retired month. Bishop O'Malley antinguished Graduate Award froni in North Falmouth. Bishop priest, died. Named pastors' were nounced the beginning of the proSS. Peter & Paul School. ' O'Malley was among bishops at- Father Thomas A. Frechette and cess for canonization for famed FEBRUARY: The creation of tending a special consistory at the Father Daniel W. Lacroix.' Niiie~' ' ;'Rosary 'Priest'" Father Patrick a new parish, the Annunciation of Vatican, during which 44 cardinal- teen deacon candidates were 10':; . peyton, who 'is buried in North the Lord resulting from the merger delegates received their rings. stalled as acolytes. The' Catholic Easton. The retirements of three of two Taunton parishes, Our Hundreds entered 'into the Charities Appeal oPened its cam- pastors, Father George F: Lady ofLourdes and Sacred Heart, Church's sacramental ',life at Rite paign heralding its 60 years of ser- Almeida, Father John P. Driscoll was announced. Retired Deacon of Election ceremon'i'es in St. vice. St. Julie Billiart Parish, North and Father Manuel P. Ferreira, John C. Cwiekowski, 79, who had .Mary's Caihedral, Fall River:' II Dartmouth and St. Francis Xavier ,~"Y~re.~p.P!9'yeg.~~~~~ served Holy Family Parish in Eas! MARCH: Bishop O'Malley is- Parish of Acus6iietwerechaInpi: tors were Father Maurice O. Taunton, died. Notre Dame PariSQ sued a Lenten Pastoral Letter writ- onsintheJuniorDivisionsofCYO Gauvin Jr., and Father John M. received the relics of two saintly ten on the Mount of the Beatitudes Sullivan. "i overlooking the Sea of Galilee JUNE: Ordained as priests for the diocese were Father Kevin near the City of Nazareth. Father Cook and Father David C. Mark R. Hession, pastor of Our Lady of Victory Parish, Frederici. After 40 years, St. SavCenterville, was elected president ,ior Day Nursery in New Bedford closed its doors. Franciscan Friars of the National Org~ization for of the Immaculate in New the Continuing Education of Roman Catholic Clergy. Vincentian Bedford, led the feast of Corpus Father Joaquim Fernandes Da Christi observances. More than Silva, 68, who had served in a 134 diocesan priests met in convocation in Falmouth. The 2001 number of parishes in the diocese, Catholic Charities Appeal andied in South Africa. Saint Anne's nounced a record $3.66 million Hospital dedicated its new, threeraised in the 2001 campaign. story, FIRSTFED Center for breast cancer treatment. Receiving the Thousands attended the annual Papal Award Pro Ecclesia et feast ofSanto ChristO Parish in Fall , Pontifice were retired UMassRiver. Msgr. Daniel F. Hoye, pasDartmouth Professor Anthony J. tor of St. John the Evangelist ParQuinn; Grace Taylor, former secish, Attleboro, was granted a sixHOLY CROSS FATHER retary at the Diocesan Department month sabbatical for studies and FRANCIS GROGAN of Education; and Rosemary spiritual retreats. Dussault, retired general manager basketball. Bishop O'Malley visJULY: Transitional deacons of The Anchor. Within weeks, ited the diocese's mission in Rodney E. Thibault and David A. Dussault, 71, who had battled can- Guaimaca. Anti-Semitism was Pignato were ordained priests. Facerfor more than a year, died. She condemned at a Holocaust Me- ther Paul F. Robinson, O. Carm., had helped launch the newspaper morial Night at Tifereth Israel was appointed judicial vicar of the in 1957 and dedicatedly guided its Synagogue in New Bedford at Diocesan Tribunal. The Cape advancement for more than 44 which Bishop O'Malley shared Verdean Community in New years. More than 50 Boy Scouts the'dais. St. Michael's Parish and Bedford marked the feast of San and Girls Scouts were presented Our Lady of Fatima Parish, both Pedro. Christopher E. Servant was Scouting Awards. Two New in Swansea, merged. Father Rob- named principal at Bishop Feehan Bedford sites that included a ert S. Kaszynski, pastor of St. High School. Learning Center and the 26-unit Stanislaus Church, Fall River, was AUGUST: The St. Mary's Edudrug-free Matt Talbot Apartments homilist at the dedication of the cation Fund Dinner at the run by Diocesan Catholic Social National Shrine Basilica of Our Willowbend Country'Club in Services, were dedicated by Lady of Czestochowa in Mashpee raised $3.00,000 for ONCE AGAIN the St. Mary's Scholarship Fund was greatly Bishop O'Malley. Father Joseph Doylestown, Pa. " , ,'. needy student's tuitions. Hundreds assisted by two major fund-raising events in 2001. Principal Blykoszjoined the diocese's misMAY: As postponement of the celebrated the annualfeast of SS. , Kathleen A. Simpson of Taunton Catholic Middle School and sion in Guaimac,a, Honduras. Win- execution of convicted Oklahoma r students Emily and Brendan Ryan helped out at the Fall Din- ners in the Pro-Life Essay Contest City Bomber Timothy McVeigh ner at White's of Westport. (Anchor file photo) were Myles Derbyshire of Bishop prompted more debate, Bishop Tum to page J3 - Diocesan Navy officerS whose families attended parishes on Cape Cod, and whose names were withheld. And the awesome heroism of the more than 300 New York fire, police and emergency personnel who died trying to save others as the Twin Towers collapsed, inspired more fervent prayers. Volunteers by t.he thousands from public service sectors across America - including fire fighters and EMT's from across the Fall River diocese - answered the need as recovery of bodies and cleanup of the World Trade Center site became a national effort. Among those responding was Deacon David P. Akin of.St. Pius X Parish, South Yarmouth. A former fire chief and currently chaplain to the Dennis Fire Department, Akin, a member of the "call team" of the Massachusetts Fire Chaplains, ministered at ground zero in Manhattan for more than a week. As the year closed with war in Afghanistan and a search for Osama bin Laden, the self-confessed leader behind the terrorist attacks, the diocese could still look back on a year of many blessings. Here is a thumbnail sketch of a month-by-month overview: JANUARY: Vocations Week underscored the need for priests and religious and proposed the question to young adults to seriously consider the call to religious life; Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., presided at the gala Bishop's Annual Ball at the Venus
New era in American history begins with September attacks By JERRY FILTEAU
moral reflection as theologians and ethicists discussed the ethical WASHINGTON - September framework for such a war - not 11, 2001. A new era in American against a nation or region, but history began when terrorist attacks against discrete individuals or with hijacked planes killed more groups around the world identifithan 3,000 people in NewYork, VIr- able only by their cause and their ginia and rural Pennsylvania. secretive associations with others The events had profound reli- in the cause. gious and moral dimensions, as The crackdown on terrorism on millions of Americans thronged to the home front raised another widely worship services and asked new debated dilemma - what the U.S. questions about the existence and bishops' Committee on Ecumenical meaning of evil. and Interreligious Affairs and the Heroism, too. When some 300 . National Council of Synagogues ~ew York police, fire and emercalled the ''Faustian bargain" oflosgency medical personnel died try- ing civil liberties to fight terror. ing to save others, millions were reAt their fall meeting the U.S.
letting scientists clone human embryos for research. FEBRUARY: Abigail McCarthy, noted Catholic writer and women's advocate, dies. Israel elects Ariel Sharon as prime minister. Bishops of Americas meet to discuss migration issues in Western Hemisphere. John J. DeGioia is named first lay president of Jesuit-run Georgetown University. Pope installs record 44 new cardinals, including three Americans: Archbishop McCarrick, Jesuit theologian Father Avery Dulles and New York Archbishop Edward M. Egan. Twelve U.S. and Canadian bishops of Pacific Northwest issue joint pastoral letter on Columbia River region. Vatican warns of p0tentially misleading doctrinal ambiguities in book on religious pluralism by Belgian Jesuit Father Jacques Dupuis. MARCH: National consultation on women in Church leadership draws 150 women who hold diocesan posts. Chicago Cardinal Francis E. George leads pope's Lenten retreat. Death threats force several Catholic'missionaries to flee Indian state of Manipur. Afghanistan's Taliban regime destroys massive 1,5OQ-year-old Buddha statues despite international protests. Caritas Intemationalis urges immediate suspension of sanctions against Iraq. Church leaders criticize science group's plan to clon~ hup1ans. V~tican says it is working to address sexual abuse of AFGHAN CHILDREN beg for money in front of a mosque nuns by priests. Pope urges fight in the Afghan capital of Kabul recently. As is so often the against racism in the Church. Pope case in war time, refugee children suffer many hardships. John Paul II Cultural Center is (eNS photo from Reuters) opened in Washington. Guatemalan court begins trial of fiv~ people minded what it really means to be Catholic bishops said the defense accused in 1998 murder of Bishop a hero. Among the dead was of the people against terrorism like Juan Gerardi Conedera. Franciscan Father Mychal F. Judge, that inflicted September 11 wasjust APRll.: Cardinal George issues a fire department chaplain who died cause for war, but they warned, pastoral letter on racism. U.S. and as he administered last rites to an- "Every military response must be Sudanese bishops urge strong U.S.' in accord with sound moral prin- role to end war in Sudan. Vatican, other victim. In scores of New York and New ciples, notably such nonns ... as Dutch Church leaders condemn Jersey parishes, funeral after funeral noncombatant immunity, propor- new Dutch law legalizing euthanawas celebrated with no body present. tionality, ,right intention and prob- sia. At least 22 Catholics including bishops and priests reported aras the collapse of the World Trade ability of success." Center towers left no identifiable rested in China around Easter. Team But there was so much more. remains for most of those killed. Here is a month-by-month over- of scientists claims extraction of The attacks also brought an un- view of some events in the world stem cells from placentacan bypass embryonic stem-cell debate. precedented outpouring ofcharity as of religion in 2001. millions of Americans dipped JANUARY: Pope John Paul II Guyana's Catholic, Anglican bishdeeply into their pockets to aid vic- closes Holy Door to end jubilee ops deplore wide ethnic violence, tims' families. Catholic Charities year, issues apostolic letter on including attacks on religious faciliUSA collected $16 million to help Church agenda for start of new mil- ties, following divisive elections. families through local Catholic lennium. U.s. Lutherans and Epis- Pope says world leaders must conCharities in the dioceses where vic- copalians enter full communion. trol forces of globalization. Bush tims had lived or worked. Combined Archbishop Theodore E. rejects papal plea not to execute contributions through various chari- McCarrick is installed as arch- Oklahoma City bomber Timothy ties rose well over a billion dollars. bishop of Washington. McVeigh. Global coalition of Shortly after the jetliner attacks, Afghanistan's Taliban regime de- Catholic agencies urges faster, the apparently opportunistic anthrax crees death penalty for converting deeper debt relief for poor counattacks earned out through the postal to Christianity or distributing Chris- tries. Pontifical Academy for Social system brought wide fears of tian literature. Hundreds are killed Sciences studies globalization and bioterrorism. When someone sent - by earthquake offSalvadoran coast; Catholic social teaching. MAY: Pope visits Greece, anthrax threats to many of the India's worst earthquake in 50 years nation's abortion clinics, Church and leaves thousands dead. President Malta, Syria; he apologizes for Pro-Life leaders sharply condemned Bush takes office in Washington, Western Christians' treatment of those actions. In December police reverses Clinton policy on abortion - Orthodox, visits a mosque and captured the chief suspect in those funding abroad, establishes federal' urges Christian-Jewish-Muslim cothreats, Clayton Lee Waagner, an offices for faith-based initiatives. operation in Middle East. U.S. escaped prisoner, tHief and self- Congo President Laurent Kabila is Charity Sister Barbara Ann Ford is styled anti-abortion "warrior." assassinated, Kinshasa archbishop gunned down in Guatemala City; The U.S.-led war on terrorism urges end to country's civil war. fellow human rights backers call it following the attacks also provoked British Parliament approves rules political execution. Vatican issues CATHOUC NEWS SERVICE
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dent, Congress not to fund human embryo research. Before Group of Eight summit in Genoa, Italy, pope urges leaders of rich countries to protect rights of poor countries. Vatican says it won't punish two nuns who spoke at international women's ordination conference. Meeting with Cuban bishops, pope calls for lifting of U.S. embargo. Belgian bishops oppose government plan to legalize euthanasia. Vatican warns Archbishop Milingo he faces excommunication. Vatican says Monnon baptism is not valid. G-8 summit is marred by street violence, fonns $1.2 billion fund to combat AIDS and other diseases in Africa, but does not advance on debt relief. Pope meets President Bush, asks him not to fund stemcell research on human embryos. Catholic-Jewish controversy grows as joint team of scholars suspends study ofVatican's World War IT archives. U.S. House of Representatives votes to ban all cloning of human embryos. AUGUST: Pope meets Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. urges end to violence on both sides in Middle East. Interfaith TV programming venture gets reduced hours as Odyssey Channel becomes Hallmark Channel. Bush announces policy of funding research on stem cells taken from human embryos destroyed before August. 9. Archbishop Milingo meets with pope, renounces his attempted marriage, reconciles with Church. Jim Nicholson, former Republican National Committee Tum to page 13 - Year End
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tations on Mary." In a telephone interview with Catholic News SerWASHINGTON - Right after he graduated vice from his studio in New Hampshire, dePaola from college, children's book illustrator and au- said he was raised with what he calls a "loose Cathor Tomie dePaola seriously considered joining tholicism," and always had a "great sense of spirithe Benedictine order. tuality" and a love for celebrating saints' feast days. And although he didn't Norris is Presbyterian, become a monk, he never 111• • • • • • • • • • • • • • •I11III but she has been an obforgot the "immense Kathlee'n Norris. Tomie dePaola." late,'or lay associate, of peace" he said permeated the Benedictines' Asthe Weston Priory in TH E sumption Abbey in Weston, Vt. He lived near Richardton, N.D., for the priory for several years more than 10 years. and always maintained a She said many Cathofriendship with the lics have been disillumonks, admiring their sioned about saints after BENEDICT dedication to prayer, work AND hearing stories about and communal life. SCHOI.ASTlCA them when they were In the back of his mind, young as these "perfect dePaola always hoped to people." pay tribute to the order by But in discovering illustrating a book about saints for the first time as St. Benedict, founder of "' an adult, she's realized the Benedictines, and his that the most important twin sister, St. thing about them is that Scholastica. they were not perfect. That's why in "The That idea is now a reality with the recent pubHoly Twins," published lication of "The Holy by G.P. Putnam's Sons, Twins: Benedict· and Norris tried to portray the sixth-eentury Italian twins Scholastica," a children's book illustrated' by as normal siblings who dePaola and written by probably had their share author and poet Kathleen Norris. of disputes when they were young. The book notes that Scholastica would often laugh DePaola wrote to Norris asking her to collaborate on the book after reading her recent work, "A at or ignore Benedict's abundance of rules for their Cloister Walk," chronicling life at St. John's Ab- games, which is particularly ironic since the saint bey, a Trappist monastery in Collegeville, Minn. is famous for writing the Rule of Benedict, a moBeyond their love for the Benedictines, the two nastic code still used by Benedictines today. For Norris, the biggest challenge in writing the authors also are fascinated with stories of the saints. Of dePaola's many children's books, at least a dozen 32-page book was transforming limited scholarly are religious, including biographies on St. Patrick research on the two saints into a story children would and St. Francis and several books on Mary. understand and find interesting. Norris has had a knack for making saints come DePaola and Norris are now talking about doalive by interspersing anecdotes about them in her ing another children's book. Surprisingly, the two works. that include "Amazing Grace," "A Vocabu- have yet to meet; their book tour slated for midlary of Faith," "Little Girls in Church" and "Medi- September was canceled after the terrorist attacks. CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE
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Prayer book sales show religion still strong in Ireland, says monk NEW YORK (CNS) - Sales duced at Glenstal Abbey in but ties them into the Christian of a prayer book produced by . Murroe, County Limerick, was a tradition, he said. Rather than pursuing an indiIrish Benedictines are showing best seller in Ireland for four that religious feeling in Ireland months, and had now sold vidualistic piety, he added, people are "plugged into .a community remains strong, according to a 110,000 copies. Now, the Liturgical Press in that is at prayer," specifically the member of the community who Collegeville, Minn., has produced Benedictine monks at Glenstal worked on the project. . Interviewed in New York re- an ~dition for North America, and Abbey. The book begins with a seccently, Brother Mark Patrick Brother Hederman, a member of Hederman acknowledged that the the committee that put the book tion for daily morning and Church in Ireland had seen a sig- together, was sent on tour to pro- evening prayers, including psalms and other Scripture passages, and nificant decline in vocations and mote it. He was picked to do the book for other times and seasons of the Mass attendance in recent years. "That comes from organiza- tour, he said, because of his Christian year. A second section has a num-. tional and sociological factors knowledge of this country. His operating in the Church at a par- mother, ofIrish descent, was born ber of basic Christian prayers. ticular moment, but it doesn't af- in the United States, and a decade Then comes a section of prayers fect people's relation to God," he ago he was a visiting professor of for special occasions such as meals English and Irish literature at or times of sickness and a section said. Boston University for a year. with additional psalms and readT~e fact that people are no ''The Glenstal Book of Prayer" ings from the Rule of St. Bened·ict. longer going to church out of sociological pressure can be viewed is. small, 159 pages. It can be .A final section provides a ca!erslipped into a purse or coat pocket dar of saints and feasts. as "a very good thing," he said. His abbey, the only ~eriedictine But pilgrims still go to shrines and carried for reference when such as Knock in large numbers people are "stuck somewhere," community for rp,eri il) Ireiand, and millions of people turned out Brother Hedermansaid. ···' ... r tries to co~~ine the <;eltic and to view the relics of St. Therese , It. call ,m~et the needs 'of RomaQ traditions, lie said. Some when they were brought to Ire- people;s9metimes influenced by <;Jaelic is used in th~ community's Buddhism or, a return to pagan.' :prayer life:' he noted. Some of the land last summer, he said. Brother Hederman said "The earthbound religions, who ~arit". prayers'in the. book are in Gaelic well as E;nglish. Glenstal Book of Prayer," pro- a guide to.prayer and meditation,
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At 100, Sister of Charity won't give up'her chocolate By EUSA A. KENT CAlliOUC NEWS SERVICE
u.s. SPECIAL FORCES soldiers carry the casket of Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Petithory during funeral services at St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Cheshire, Mass. Petithory, an Army Green Beret, and two other soldiers were killed when a str~y American bomb landed near their position in Kandahar, Afghanistan, last month. (CNS photo from Reuters)
Love overCODles tragedy of soldier's death, pastor says By PEGGY WEBER CAlliOUC NEWS SERVICE SP~NGFIELD, Mass. - The tragic death of a U.S. soldier from Massachusetts killed while serving in Afghanistan has hit everyone hard, but "the overwhelming love of this community is just an incredible thing to witness," said a 'priest from the soldier's' home town. , Army Sgt. 1st Class Daniel H. Petithory of Cheshire, a Green Beret, was killed December 5 in Afghanistan when a "friendly fire" bomb exploded near him and two other soldiers north of Kandahar. The funeral for Petithory was held December 13 at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Cheshire, his home parish. The Petithory family is "finding great comfort in their faith and the love and support of the community," said Father David Raymond, St. Mary of the Assumption pastor. 'Father 'Raymond told The Catholic Observer, Springfield's diocesan newspaper, that the local school and fire department in Cheshire and his parishioners have
displayed signs extending their condolences to the Petithorys. Appointed pastor over the sum- ' mer, Father Raymond said he never met the soldier. "He left after high school to pursue his career in the military. He's been home on occasion. But I have heard that he was a good kid, a good person," he added. The priest said he has been impressed with the Petithory family. He noted that, when he went to offer sympathy to the Petithorys, they were offering him coffee and thinking about him. ''That's just the kind of people they are - caring and giving," Father Raymond said. On December 8, the feast of the Immaculate Conception, Barbara Petithory, Petithory's mother, brought flowers to the church to be placed on the altar. She was sharing some of the many flowers that had been sent to her family, he said. The Petithory famIly is "very active in the parish and very well known in the community," Father Raymond said, adding that he knows Barbara and her husband, Louis, and Petithory's older
brother, Michael. "Michael is' always coming to church with his two little ones," he said. He said Barbara Petithory understood her son's love for the military life and told him, "You have to let your kids do what they lo.ve.~'
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Pope opens Website 'teaching about Our Lady of Guadalupe VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Pope John Paul IT has assisted, consoled and strengthened in the faith mil-' memorialized Our Lady of Guadalupe by formally lions of pilgrims who have invoked her over the cenopening a 21 st-century portal to the story of her l6th- turies." century Marian apparition in Mexico. The pope said the new site can help'the message of Because of a displaced cursor ittook two attempts, Guadalupe travel further than ever, "helping tho~ who but the pope formally launched the official Website are ~hing for meaning in their lives and reasons of Mexico's Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe 'for hope." www.virgendeguadaluoe.om.mx - at the end of his The P9peprayed that the site would help even more Dece~be~ 12 general audience on the feastday of Our people, "especially the poorest and most maIginalized," , 'Lady ofCuadalupe. " experience the comforting protection of Mary's love , To'the..,strains of choral music, an image oflOur' and that ''the spread ofthe mestizo image ofGuadalupe Lady ofGuad~utX; a(>~ on ~e SCf!len ofhis laptop ':would 'spur brotherhood between races; inc~ diacomputer., ., ... ,"; .' ", "ogue between cultures and promote peace. Before launching the,site, the'pope,said that Mary;' ,'The Spanish-language Website includes the story appearing to Juan Diego,. ~ked that ~ place be built. of the apparition, a link for sending prayer requests to that would "make present the, love of-Christ in those' " the basilica, testimonies, chat rooms and the possibillands. From that temple, she as heavenly'mother has ity of watching a monthly Mass at the basilica. '
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GREENSBURG, Pa. .:..- Even at 100 years old, Sister M. Macaria Nestor still allows herself to indulge in the things she has always loved. "I used to eat a piece of chocolate with my cup of coffee early in the morning," said the oldest resident at Caritas Christi in Greensburg. "I don't anymore, but I still keep some close to my bedside." The Sister of Charity celebrated her lOOth birthday December 3 surrounded by friends and members of the congregation, including two sisters who were her first-grade students. . "I'm numb. It's hard to realize I'm 100 years old," she said. "I feel so great and I have God to thank for that." Sister Macaria entered the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill in the Diocese of Greensburg from St.
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THEANCHOR - Diocese of Fall River - Fri., January 4, 2002
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SARASafA, Fla. (CNS) - It . is only fitting that the first novice in a new religious community dedicated to the renewal of the family has four children and eight grandchildren. Sister Philomena Ogilvie, a widow since 1994, is the first novice to consecrate her life as a religious in the new Community of the Epiphany that is being established in the Venice diocese. The community, to be composed ofreligious sisters and lay men and women, is currently gathering under the leadership of Sister Gilchrist Cottrill, a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur. Officially, the community is not yet canonically approved, but is recognized as a private association of the faithful. There are 41 lay members and five in discernment for con~ secration in addition to Sister Ogilvie. Sister Cottrill's vows with' the Sisters of Notre Dame will transfer to the Community of the Epiphany when it becomes officially established. Currently, she serves as "sister servant" of the community, overseeing the development 'of its charism and providing leadership in discernment. Bishop John J. Nevins of Venice will make the decision as' to who will lead the community as superior once it is officially established. The community's name comes from its mission to renew the family. The word "epiphany" means a revelation or unfolding, and in the life of the Church, the feast of the Ep'iphany marks the day when the three kings visited the infant Jesus. Just as the kings found God in the Holy Family, "God comes to us in relationships, within the family, and in sacramental life," Sister Cottrill said. "The epiphany is that God is present, revealed, shown, uncovered, manifested in the family. People will find God in families no matter what is happening." Sister Cottrill, who was born on the Epiphany and direct~ a new special needs school in the diocese, said
she was encouraged by the fact that so far the community has grown strictly by word-of-mouth. In an interview with The Florida Catholic; Venice's diocesan newspaper, Sister Cottrill said she first started meeting with Bishop Nevins in the fall of 1996 to discuss a new community and both identified a great need for renewal of the family.This charism woulCl not duplicate the work of another religious community, shesaid. The community's mission is to bring Jesus to families by evangelizing and supporting them. The community also will work to create an extended family of sorts for those with no one to lean on. Community activities.include retreats, the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius, daily Mass, eucharistic adoration and common prayer. The community will focus its ministry on offering education and assistance to marginalized people and families in crisis -- the elderly, the poor and families that support someone with a disability, for example. Lay members of the community路 take a solemn vow to leam and live 'the beatitudes. Their ministry will be to teach and form people in the Eight Beatitudes in a fainily setting, Sister Cottrill said. "The Beatitudes seem to be moving the whole inside of what we're doing," she said. "We want to have families mentoring families." Forexample, a family with a disabled child experiences extra stress, so when the child is preparing for the sacraments, the whole family will prepare as well, she said: "We want to help them see God's providence in their life." Sheila Hagan is one of four on the leadership team for laypersons in the community. A recent convert, she described herself as "a product of much brokenness in families." "I see how important it is for the survival of the family in the culture," she said. "The healing of the family, in essence, is the healing of the nation and of the world."
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. TEACHER MARY Ellen Long comforts Damba Koroma, who lost her',arm during the war in Sierra Leone four years ago. Damba and, several of her countrymen recently traveled to East Baltimore to thank students of St. James and John School for bringing'them to the United St,ates for prosthetic limbs and medical treatment. Students at the school raised more than $3,000 for the war victims. (eNS photo by Owen Sweeney III, Catholic Review)
Mutilated African war victims helped by Baltimore 'school Bv GEORGE P. MATYSEK JR. CATHOLIC News SERVICE BALTIMORE - Fatu Koroma was only seven years old when aband of rebels stormed her village in Sierra Leone, grabbed her and hacked off half her right arm with one cruel swipe of a machete. After mutilating the defenseless girl, the rebels pointed to her amputated limb and mocked her. 'They told me to take my arm to the president," Fatu, nOw 11, recalled. "The president was saying how importantit was to vote. They're bad people. They're real bad people." But for every bad person there is in the world, there are many mOre good people, Fatu said. She should know. With the help of $3,000 in pennies collected by the students of Sts. James and John Elementary School in East Baltimore, Fatu was able to fly from her West Mrican home to NewYork, where she and seven other maimed individuals from Sierra Leone received prosthetic limbs last September from Dr. Matthew Mirones, president of a prosthetics manufacturing company in New York. Fatu and two other beneficiaries, Mohamed Conteh, five, and Damba Koroma, nine, visited StS. James and John recently to thank the students for their generosity. The East Baltimore school is in one of the poorest neighborhoods in Maryland. "We appreciate what you have done and we want you to know we love you," said Damba, whose left arm was cut off during one of the rebel attacks. "May God blessyou." During the visit, Mohamed'was all smiles as the bashful little boy
bounded through the aisles of stu.dents with the help of his artificial leg. Two years ago when rebels severed his limb below the knee, they had threatened to take his hand as well. "I begged them not to," whispered Mohamed during an interview with The Catholic Review, Baltimore's archdiocesan newspaper. "They cut off my leg and left me alone." These days, Mohamed has .dreams ofbecoming adoctor. Damba wants to be a rllinister, and Fatu wants to help the people of her homeland. All three now attend Our Lady Help of Christians School in New York. Etta Toure, project coordinator for the nonprofit Friends of Sierra Leone, told the Sts: James and John' . students they have been an inspiration. "We prayed hard to get help from the U.S. and you were the first to give us money," Toure said. Friends ofSierra Leone esti mates that 75,000 unarmed civilians have been killed and 20,000 mutilated
during Sierra Leone's Il-year-old civil war. The penny project at Sts. James and John was started three years ago as a Lenten outreach by Mary Ellen Long, a teacher and former member of the Peace Corps. Last year, several students from the school attended a congressional committee hearing in Washington on the civil war in Sierra Leone. The school was awarded a $500 prize from the Maryland Chapter of the Association 9f Fundraising Professionals in November in honor of its outreach to war victims. The award was added to the penny campaign. "It's helped our students see that there's a bigger .world than East Baltimore," said LaUanah KingCassell, principal of the 350-student school that serves pre-kindergarten through fifth grades. "It's amazing. With pennies, they were able to help someone thousands of miles away."
Bishop's路homilies ne'wly published KALAMAZOO, Mich. (CNS) - "Rejoice in the Lord Always," a collection of 48 homilies delivered by Bishop James A. Murray of Kalamazoo, has been published by Stuart Publishing Co. in Lansing. Editor Patricia E. Heyden said the book came about because many people would ask then-Msgr. Murray for a copy of a homily he had delivered during his 24 years as rector 0 f St. Mary Cathedral in Lansing. A priest of the Lansing dio- , cese, he was named bishop of Kalamazoo in 1997. BishopMurray credited some of
the book's popularity to the fact that his vocation has allowed him to touch so many people's lives in truly .meaningful ways. 'Tve been in their lives at baptisms, confirmations, matrimony, and presided at the funerals of,their family members," he said. "Strong bonds between people form." Proceeds from the sale of the book will support Catholic schools in the diocese. The book is available by writing to: Chancery, Diocese of Kalamazoo, 215 North Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, Ml49007.
Diocesan Joachim and Anne at St. Anne's Church. Two candidates for the priesthood, Joseph R. Chagnon of Swansea and Karl C. Bissinger of Fall River, were admitted to candidacy by Bishop O'Malley at separate ceremonies. Nearly 200 members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher' of Jerusalem attended Mass at Our Lady of Victory Church in ,Centerville. Mary Ann LaFleur was named principal of St. Margaret's Regional School in Buzzards Bay. Bishop O'Malley addressed the moral issues of stem-cell research after President Bush decided to fund limited research. Bishop O'Malley also renewed warnings about the unfavorable social impact of casino gambling. The newly-renovated Administration Building at St. Francis Xavier Parish in Hyannis was blessed and dedicated. As Catholic Social Services struggled to find homes for hundreds temporarily housed in motels, a Fall River municipal proposal to slice low-income housing appeared devastating. Thousands attended the Holy Spirit feast held at Kennedy Park. St. Mary's Cathedral, which had undergone major refurbishing, celebrated its I OOth anniversary of consecration with a solemn Mass and festive dinner. SEPTEMBER: Diocesan youth were preparing to attend the pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Canada this July. Scottie Foley, codirector of the Family Ministry Program, was elected national secretary of the National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers. Dave Jolivet, a member of Notr~ Dame Parish and an award-
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risked his life to help refugees flee from the Nazi horrors of World War II. Holy Union Sisters celebrated the birthday of their founder, Jean-Baptiste Debrabant. NOVEMBER:' Hundreds of Catholic educators gathered at Bishop Connolly High School to hear keynote speaker Jane Ayer on the theme, "Love Beyond All Telling." The seventh annual St. Mary's Education Fund Fall Dinner included a check for $603, 142 to provide need-based scholarships. Bishop O'Malley, in a letter to the diocese, express thanks to those who contributed in a special collection for those affected by terrorist attacks in New York. The collection realized $420,315. Freshman Dashe Alberty of Bishop Feehan High School, . Attleboro, placed fifth in the New England Regional Figure Skating Competitions. Bishop O'Malley issued a pastoral letter explaining the Church's teaching on the sanctity of human life and against the destruction of human embryos "In-Vitro Fertilization: Ethical Implications and Alternatives." Groundbreaking was held for the proposed St. Pius X Catholic elementary school in South Yarmouth. The diocese observed World AIDS Day at a Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral celebrated by rector Father Edward J. Healey. Deacon John H. Schondek Jr., who had served at St. Paul Parish in Taunton, died. Marian Medals for service to the diocese were awarded at the 34th anhual ceremony. Bishop O'Malley met with Pope John Paul II at the proclamation of the post synodal LONG-TIME general manager and friend of The Anchor, document for the Synod of Rosemary Dussault, passed away in 2001. (Anchor file photo) Oceania, which Bishop O'Malley
winning sports writer, editor and production manager of The Anchor, was named its editor. Msgr. John F. Moore, the former editor, became the executive editor. After the terrorism attacks in New York, Bishop O'Malley was celebrant and homilist at a Mass for victims. He also authorized a special collection in parishes for them. St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Parish in Attleboro celebrated its 75th anniversary of founding. A fourpart lecture series focused on informing laity of medical ethics. Young people at St. Vincent's Home held car washes to help their counterparts "in crisis" in the Big Apple. Diocesan' educators launched a program aimed at enforcing within students a solid foundation on life issues. OCTOBER: The annual Procession For Peace found hundreds accompanying Bishop O"Malley
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chairman, is sworn in as U.S. ambassador to the Holy See. Mother Teresa's sainthood cause ends local phase, moves to Vatican. Catholic, Anglican bishops appeal for peace in Sudan. Pope calls on science researchers to observe moral limits. SEPTEMBER: World Conference Against Racism goes forward despite U.S., Israeli pullout. Pope calls interreligious dialogue critical to world peace. Scores die in Christian-Muslim violence in Jos, Nigeria. Cardinal Ratzinger says globalization has replaced Cold War as world's ideological battle ground. Terrorists strike World Trade Center towers and Pentagon with hijacked planes, killing more than 3,000; pope calls it "dark day in the history of humanity." Heroism of rescue workers inspires country. Attendance soars at worship services, more than $1 billion is donated to victim assistance funds. Catholic leaders urge outreach to Muslims and Asian-Americans to counter acts of hate directed against them. Air travel, tOUl;St industry face heavy losses as unemployment rises in economic downturn. Religious leaders, ethicists agree attacks were an act of war, urge U.S. response to focus on justice, not revenge. Bush demands that Afghanistan surrender al Qaeda head, Osama bin Laden. Bishops in predominantly Muslim Pakistan fear
for Christians' safety. Pope visits Kazakstan and Armenia; in Kazakstan he condemns terrorism, begs God to prevent war and warns that religion should not bring division. OCTOBER: Bishops from around world meet at Synod of Bishops in Rome to reflect on Church governance, ministry, teaching, spirituality and their own Church role. First anthrax death a photo editor October 5 at a national tabloid publishing company in Florida - marks start of bioterrorism by mail. United States, Britain begin bombing campaigns against Taliban and al Qaeda strongholds in Afghanistan. U.N. Secretary-General KofiAnnan wins Nobel Peace Prize. Pope beatifies Luigi and Maria Beltrame Quattrocchi, first married couple beatified together. Pro-Life leaders condemn anthrax threats directed at abortion clinics. Pope seeks dialogue between Church, Chinese government. Christian leaders, peace activists march on Bethlehem to urge end to new wave of violence. Vatican approves eucharistic sharing in some circumstances between Chaldean Catholics and members of the ancient Assyrian Church of the East. Pope denounces slaying of 16 Pakistanis at a Catholic church by masked gunmen.
on the walk on the Columbus Day holiday. Saint Anne's Hospital opened its new $1.4 million, Wilson W. Curtis Oncology Wing. A statue of Mother Theresa of Calcutta was dedicated at St. Mary's Church, South Dartmouth. The memorial was the effort of the Bishop Stang Council 4532,' Knights of Columbus. Bishop O'Malley celebrated a Mass for Peace as U.S. launched air strikes against Afghanistan's Taliban forces. Bishop O'Malley also urged parish support on the Protection of Marriage Act measure destined to come before state legislators. Bishop Connolly High School student Lucas Campbell received an award for heroically saving a man from drowning. People of all faiths gathered in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Fall River, to remember the late Aristides de Sousa Mendes who
NOVEMBER: Court challenges follow U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft's decision to prosecute doctors who assist suicide with federally controlled drugs. Vatican challenges World Trade Organization to treat poor countries more fairly; Vatican's UN. nuncio calls for closing of rich-poor gap of nations. Pax Christi International, French bishops urge end to U.S.led bombing in Afghanistan. Taliban power crumbles under air, land assaults. Vatican official warns food conference that world hunger is major threat to world peace. Pope urges aid to refugees;. Catholic Relief Services seeks $50 million to aid Afghan refugees, displaced persons. Meeting in Washington, U.S. bishops elect first African-American president, Bishop Wilton D. Gregory of Belleville, Ill. They issue statements on facing the world after September II and on solidarity with Africa, revise their ProLife activities plan and approve after a delay to complete voting by mail- a pastoral statement on the Asian and Pacific presence in the U.S. Church. As first "Harry Potter" movie debuts, some commentators laud story's moral vision while some parents fear influence of occult on children. Vatican urges international convention banning human cloning. Pope issues post-
synodal apostolic exhortation on the Church in Oceania. Church officials condemn first reported human cloning. Terrorism crackdown draws growing debate over dangers to human rights, civil liberties. U.S. Catholic-Jewish consultation group warns that losing civil liberties to fight terrorism is "a Faustian bargain." Pope asks Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople to help break deadlock in CatholicOrthodox dialogue. DECEMBER: Vatican says liberalizing drug laws has "disastrous" effects. Doctrinal congregation takes jurisdiction over Church trials of priests accused of sexually abusing minors. Amid escalating Israeli-Palestinian violence, pope pleads for erid to "useless spiral of death." National Catholic Youth Conference draws 24,000 to Indianapolis. Pope asks that fight against terrorism not distract nations from addressing severe poverty, injustice and other tensions that "menace the fragile equilibrium between nations." Pope convenes Catholic Holy Land leaders in Rome to discuss pastoral concerns. Pope asks Catholics around world to fast for peace on December 14. In Worlel Peace Day message he says self-defense against terrorists is justified, but forgiveness is needed for peace. Among leading U.S. Catholics
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had attended. DECEMBER: The annual Red Mass to award St. Thomas More Medals to members of the justice system, honored Superior Court Judge John A. Tierney of New Bedford, Atty. Edward A. Roster of Taunton and Clerk Magistrate of the Barnstable District Court Orner R. Chartrand. The Hispanic Apostolate of the diocese held its annual feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. Mary's Church in Taunton. Hundreds of priests and deacons met at Cathedral Camp in East Freetown to learn about the upcoming changes in the liturgy. Holy Cross Parish in South Easton dedicated its new, multimillion dollar parish center adjacent to the church. After a year of work, Bishop Connolly High School students opened a food distribution center to assist those in need. St. Peter's Kitchen Angels in Provincetown were preparing to offer 37 families and 67 children with Christmas dinner, a Yule tree and gifts for the children. St. Bernard's Parish in Assonet joined again with the United Church of Assonet to present a myriad of activities in the "Christmas in the Village 200 I" focusing on the spiritual side of the Christmas. Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk of St. Patrick's Parish, Falmouth, debated the value of human cloning before a legislative committee in Boston. Editor Dave Jolivet lamented the Red Sox in a poem spoofing the "Night Before Christmas." As the year came to a close, Bishop O'Malley in his Christmas message offered a reminder that the feast is one of reconciliation and peace.
who died in 2001 was Mike Mansfield, 98, longtime U.S. senator from Montana, Senate majority leader and ambassador to Japan. He died of congestive heart failure October 5. Other notable Catholics who died during the year included: - Abigail Quigley McCarthy, 85, well-known Catholic author, advocate for women in Chorch and society, and "Commonweal" magazine columnist for 25 years; February 1, of cancer; - Perry Como, 88, whose professional singing career spanned seven decades and included widely loved renditions of "Ave Maria" and ''The Lord's Prayer"; May 12, after a two-year struggle with Alzheimer's; , - Carroll O'Connor, 76, the actor most noted for his TV role as Archie Bunker; June 21, of a heart attack; - Patriarch Maximos V Hakim ofAntioch, 93, who led the Melkite Catholic Church for 33 years; June 29, following a long illness from a stroke; -Jesuit Father Paul C. Reinert, 90, who for 25 years was president of St. Louis University; July 22, after a brief illness. - Lord, Longford, 95, a social reformer and one of England's bcstknown Catholic politicians; August 3.
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STUDENTS AT Saint Joseph. School, Fairhaven, reached out to needy children this holiday season by collecting toys and school supplies. In all they wrapped more than 100 boxes. From left are: Samantha Melanson, Meli~sa Casmira, Abigail Bolduc and Nathan Foster. LT. CURTIS SUMROCK, a Falcon Pilot in the United States Coast Guard, speaks with students at St. Margaret Regional School, Buzzards Bay, during a recent visit. He was on ." hand to talk about the. role of the Coast Guard and it's involvement protecting our shore~.
MEMBERS OF St. Mary's School's, Junior Honor Society show off the food they helped collect in a recent non-perishable food drive for路 the needy. They New Bedford students surpassed their goal and ended up donating 1,820 pounds to the St. Vincent de Paul Society and Catholic Social Services. With students is teacher an<;j ac;lvisor William Butler.
. MEMB~RS OF the B.ish?p ~eehan High School, Attleboro, Honor Society recently organized a hO!lday basket dlstnbutlon for the needy that resulted in more than 50 baskets and 40 gift-certificates. From left are Aliison Philbrick, Tom Kerrigan, Jon Grenier, Kate Kellog, Edward J.,Kalafarski, Courtney Zecher, Honor Society moderator Sheila Haskins, Marie Stewart , and Elizabeth Wiseman: .,'
STUDENTS AT Holy Trinity School, Fall River,' were visited by a representative from the Office of AIDS Ministry and learl,1ed that the responsible choices they make about behavior will help them respect the gift of their own lives. From 'leftJire: Co'rey Carvalho, Joan Cuttle, Joe Britto, Rosie, Joslyn Moynagh and Ryana Barbo~a.
JOA~ ;'CUTTLE of tti"e dioGesqn Off!ce of AIDS Ministry speaks ,With students frQm Sai'l~ Mary-Sacred Heart School, North Attlebo~o, during a workshop on AIDS. Students learned about the facts and myths surrounding the disease and had an opportunity to ask questions. ..
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Remembering George Harrison By CHARUE MARTIN â&#x20AC;˘ CATHOUC NEWS SERVICE
Discounted World Youth Day registration available until January 18 WASHINGTON (CNS) The deadline for receiving a five percent discount for early World Youth Day registration has been extended until January 18. To receive the discount, payment of $172 for the full package with meals must be sent to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, postmarked no later than January 18. After that date, the price will be $180. Participants in the July 2328 World Youth Day events in Toronto also m\lY choose a full package with no meals or weekend-only (July 27-28)
plans with or without meals. Further information is available at the USCCB Website at www.wydusa.org.. More than 23,000 participants already have registered from the United States, giving WYD 2002 the largest U.S. contingent of any World Youth Day held outside the United States. An estimated 17,000 U.S. pilgrims attended World Youth Day 2000 in Rome. When World Youth Day was held in Denver in 1993, about 180,000 of the approximately 250,000 participants were from the United States.
SOMETHING Something in the way she moves Attracts me like no other lover Something in the way she woos me I don't want to leave her now You know I believe and how Somewhere in her smile she knows That I don't need no other lover Something in her style that shows me I don't want to leave her now You know I believe and how You're asking me will my love grow I don't know, I don't know You stick around and it may show I don't know, I don't know Something in the way she knows And all I have to do is think of her Something in the things she shows me I don't want to leave her now You know I believe and how Written and sung by George Harrison Copyright (c) 1976 by EMI Records Ltd. "George was' a giant, a great, great soul, with all of the humanity, all of the wit and humor, all .the wisdom, the spirituality, the common sense and compassion for people. The world is a profoundly emptier place without him," Bob
Dylan said after George Harrison died November 30. Harrison wrote and sang "Something" (1969), the most recorded song of the Beatles' anthology. It is founc:i on five of his albums, including the 1976 disc "The Best of George Harrison." This CD also includes my personal favorite from Harrison's
work, "My Sweet Lord." I could not let his death pass without dedicating a column in his remembrance. Harrison, called "the quiet BeatIe," played lead guitar behind his more public band members. Alan Williams, the Beatles' first manager, called Harrison "a lovable person" and "the major cog in the Beatles at that time. He kept them together, probably because of the calming effect he had." Surviving Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr spoke of Harrison's love for humanity. Harrison showed this concern in the benefits he helped organizethe "Live Aid" concerts and "The
Concert for Bangladesh." I think teens can draw two lessons from George Harrison's life as they' reflect on how to create their own lives. First, Harrison did what he loved: writing and performing music. We all receive personal abilities, interests and gifts of the Spirit that characterize who we are. Our challenge is to recognize and develop those qualities or passions and to. allow them to guide our choices about who we want to be and what we can give to others. Second, all of our lives are affected by change. Even the career of the most successful band of the 20th century came to an end. Harrison could have retired when the Beatles stopped performing. Instead, he fol, r"wed other opportunities to use his immense creative abilities. He got involved in film-making, especially with the British comedy company Monty Python. He also got back into music, taking new risks, including joining with other rock icons Tom Petty and Bob Dylan to form the Traveling Wilburys. Change is often difficult. It is not easy to let go of routines and lifestyles. Harrison's life teaches us that change can also be a catalyst for discovering new aspects of ourselves, more of the gifts that God placed in our souls. George Harrison's life showed concern for humanity, courage to follow passions and ability to adapt to change. These are some of the foundation stones of a life well-lived. Your comments are always welcome. Please address: chmartin@swindiana.net.
The st~ry of $ean By CHRISTOPHER CARSTENS CATHOUC NEWS SERVICE Sean, just turned 16, is remarkable. An only child, when he was about 10 his mom got involved in drugs - crystal methamphetamine to be exact. This was a bad choice. Heavy abuse of crystal turns you into a useless person. As long as you're doing that particular drug, you won't be taking care of any responsibilities. As Sean's mother got deeper into the drug, she lost herjob and became homeless. Sean lived with different friends, and sometimes he slept on the streets. Amazingly, wherever he was, he got up and went to school every day and got pretty decent grades. By the way, Sean is a real person, and his story is true. I've changed enough details to be sure nobody can figure his identity. You'd think homelessness would make a kid bitter and that having a mother completely messed up on drugs would make
him angry and hostile. Not Sean. Through ries that she'll get arrested but he knows it all he has remained remarkably loyal. she is responsible for her own life and loves He regrets she's an addict, but somehow him as well as she can. he has found an amazing I see Sean because his capacity for compassion. . . - - - - - - - - - . . social worker says he has He knows his mother is a ~ to go to therapy. He sick, addicted woman, but '-..,'" II doesn't much think he he doesn't hate her for it. 1I....1..~. needs my help; he has . For a while they met lived pretty independently for weekly picnics in the for. a long time. park. They had an agreedThat's Sean's problem, upon meeting time, and by the way - at le.ast wherever he was staying that's what we talk about. - and whatever craziness she ,was up to Sean has a lot of official helpers these days, - they'd get together and have KFC or and he wishes they didn't interfere so much burgers on a picnic bench. She never used in his life. He meets with his social worker drugs around Sean. almostevery week. He and his foster-mother Child Protective Services got involved. frequently see a special family counselor. Homeless 14-year-olds eventually draw Then there's his lawyer, the judge and me. somebody's attention. Sean spent about a Sean thinks there are a lot of grown-ups year and a half living in group homes, and telling him how to run his life. now he's in foster care with one of the In some ways Sean is unusual, and in families he lived with before he got picked other ways he's like every other 16-yearup. His mother is still ~ addict. He wor- old in America. Most teen-agers think
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grown-ups are trying to tell them how to live and wish they would stop. But he knows they won't. Most teens find that constantly fighting and arguing with the system doesn't get them more freedom, it gets them less. Sean, for example, got out of the group home because he understood rules and followed them, even when he didn't like them all that much. True freedom is earned by being reliable and trustworthy. Sean keeps his promises, and people trust him. When the grown-ups know you'll be in on time, they don't worry about letting you go out at night. He knows that if you lie and sneak around, they get suspicious, they get worried; you lose your freedom. Sean has that figured out. He's a remarkable young man, and he's on his way to a really interesting life. Your comments are welcome. Please address: Dr. Christopher Carstens, c/o Catholic News Service, 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017.
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Kansas diocese dedicates first_U.S. cathedral of millenniunt By DAVID MYERS CATHPLIC NEWS SERVICE
of Our Lady of Guadalupe." The new cathedral parish combines two former parishes DODGE CITY, Kan. More than 1,500 people joined - Our Uidy of Guadalupe, in ceremonies December 9 to which WitS mostly Hispanic, and mark the 50th anniversary of the Sacred Heart Cathedral, which Diocese of Dodge City and the was mostly Anglo. The liturgy dedication of the first cathedral was celebrated in Spanish and constructed in the United States English, with some of it in Vietnamese. in the new millennium. During the dedication, Bishop The new Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Dodge Gilmore drew attention to the City will serve the largely rural symbolism of the ceremony. "The door, the nuncio, the diocese that occupies the southwater: the word - these symwest quarter of Kansas. bols vibrate with the saving life Nearly two dozen bishops including Archbishop Gabriel of God," he said following Montalvo, apostolic nuncio to blessing of the pulpit. "Read the United States, and Cardinal them. Hear them. Know them. Roger M. Mahony of Los An- The oil, the prayer, the incense, geles - attend'ed the dedica- the light, the bread and wine, the tabernacle - these sacred signs tion. "A special time and a special tremble with the saving power place: that's what this day is all of God." Prior to the prayer of dedicaabout," Bishop Ronald M. Gilmore of Dodge City told tion, Bishop Gilmore placed a reliquary holding relics of the those gathered. Bishop Gilmore said the new Twelve Apostles and four evan~ cathedral will be "a privileged gelists under the altar. The place for God to dwell with his bishop then anointed the altar people. A place of music. A with oil-;- pouring it on the cenplace, of poetry. A place of ter, each corner, and then rubmagic, even: working like a con- bing the oil to cover every inch cave mirror, drawing all the hu- - making it a tangible symbol man corners of the diocese into of Christ. In the year prior to the dedicenter, into one. This will be a place of prayer, wherein we cation, Bishop Gilmore led a touch, and are touched by, that pilgrimage across the southwest saving action." Kansas diocese, praying and The event was rich in sym- meeting with parishioners from bolism - from the handing of each parish, encouraging spirithe keys and blueprints to tual renewal and unity during Bishop Gilmore at the begin- the jubilee year. As the bishop made his way ning of the dedication, to the turning on of the lights nearly across Kansas, the $11 million halfway through, signifying that cathedral rose from what was a the structure had officially be- field 'of wheat on the outskirts of Dodge City.The worship area come a place of worship. Archbishop Montalvo seats more than 1,400 people, brought good wishes from Pope and the' site includes a daily John. Paul II, who commended Mass chapel, several shrines and "the people of God in Dodge offices and a large social hall City to the loving intercession that was put to work following the celebration.
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Our place of study today, Nazareth, was impor- of his ministry began. After having been alienated by the reception of tant because it was the village in which our Lord lived and grew. But in the case of being strategic, the town's people - many probably family related or even important to Old Testament records or New through Mary - by his reading in the Isaiah pasTestament history, Nazareth is relatively unknown. sage and relating it to himself in the synagogue there (Luke 4:16-30), Jesus endured clansmen The ancient site of Nazareth was in the . ready to drag him to the edge of the ridge to cast land allotted to the tribe of Zebulun in him to his death. It must have been very the northern part of Israel. It was traumatic, as traumatic as the renot even mentioned by name buke upon his return later in in that part of the Bible. his ministry that spurred Nazareth is also not on the Mark to report, "He marlist of 45 cities of the region veled at their unbelief." of Galilee that were men(Mark 6:1). tioned by Josephus, and its In their midst they saw the name is missing from ihe 63 carpenter that had grown up towns in Galilee mentioned in " among them. But they did not see the Talmud. So itis little wonder that he had put aside the making of that the townneld such insignifiyokes and said, "Take my yoke upon cance that Nathaniel is quoted you, for I am easy." They did not know in the Bible with the famous, that he stopped making tables and said, "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?" (John 1:47) "I am the table, and I am the banquet It therefore can be assumed that the spread before you." Nazareth can be remembered as the people of Judea,. where ~esus minisvillage, when dealing with its most fatered, knew nothing about the vilmous and eternally significant citizen lage. Sotpe scholars have put forth the theory that Pontius Pilate, when ran him out of town at least twice, once ordering the sign to be placed above the cross of nearly threw him over a cliff, and witnessed him Jesus, he was making reference to this by saying moving away to Capernaum because his neighbors "Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews," and were going to kill him. implying that Jesus was the "king from nowhere." Archaeological excavations in the last century Ask Or. Dig and some work today indicate that the city of anI am very interested in archaeology of early cient Nazareth was left in'ruins at 733 B.C. when Amerh:ans. Are there professional archaeolothe Assyrians swept across the land. The conquest gists that study this subject? Jim in Texas . was so complete that centuries later during the Maccabean era (ca. 167 B.C.) only a few isolated Jewish groups were in the Galilee region. Dear Jim: Absolutely! North, Central and South AmeriAt the time' of Jesus, archaeological research indicates that the' total population of Nazareth was can archaeology is a very important and widefrom 100 to 200. Nazareth is a beautiful area of . spread discipline. In fact, most American-trained Israel. It was located on the "Nazareth Ridge" that archaeologists, like me, put their first spade into separated the central part of the plain of Jezreel American soil. It is just too expensive for students from the Bet Netofa Valley. The village was 10- . to travel to the Middle East to learn how to dig. cated 16 miles west of the Sea of Galilee and four For example, I began with field studies on indigmiles southeast of the larger city of Sepphoris. enous cliff-dweller cultures on the Brazos River Jesus had a wonderful, secure village in which in your neighborhood. to grow. He and the boyhood friends of that area Dr. John Heird is a Bible historian and armust have had a very fulfilling journey to a~ult chaeologist. He ii a writer and lecturer on biblihood. It is conjectured that he stayed there until c~l background.s and is the development direcearly adulthood, where he took up the trade of his tor for the Diocese of Little Rock. Write him at carpenter father, Joseph. It is then that the weight drdi~@lamJ1com.com
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