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By MICHAEL LAWTON CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

THE CURRENT staff of The Anchor takes a break from preparing this week's issue celebrating the 45th anniversary of the pUblic~tion. From left: Deacon James N. Dunbar, news editor; Mike Gordon, photographer/reporter; Barbara M. Reis, office manager; Msgr.

John F. Moore, executive editor; and Dave Jolivet, editor. The above Anchor nameplate was the one that ran on the very first edition, April 11 , 1957. The coat of arms is that of . then Bishop James.L. Connolly. (John E. Kearns Jr. photo)

COLOGNE, Germany Pope John Paul 11 still has the energy to carry out important tasks, said a top Vatican official. .

Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, prefect of the Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, told the German newspa: per Die Welt that, while the pope may at times take on a heavy load, he was in full control. . "He speaks less than he did, but he asks very precise questions," the cardinal said, adding that the pope remembers names better than he does.

The two-part interview was published Easter weekend, in late March, as some media speculated that Pope John Paul's deteriorat-

ing health was causing him to lose control over some Vatican deci. sion-making. ]n his Die Welt interview, Cardinal Ralzinger said the pope's successor could come from outside Europe. He saidhe saw truly great figures in Africa "whom one can only admire," but he saw a certain resistance in the West to "someone from the Third World," even though the West was always insisting that it was against rac. ism.: Cardinal Ratzinger, who turns 75 April] 6, said he told the pope he would like to have more time for other activities, but he said he would not retire unless it was approved by the pope. He added he would not return to live in Ger-. .Turn to page J6 - Pope

The Anchor marks 45th anniversary By

DEACON JAMES N: DUNBAR

Anchor will find an honored place, like the cruFALL RIVER':':'" When Bishop James L. cifix,·in every home throughout the diocese."

Connolly launched his diocese's newspaper 6n In 1957 there were more than 225,000 CathoApril II, 1957, the nameplate featured· a clean, lics in the 110 parishes in the diocese, according unfouled anchor and the slogan: '~An Anchor of to figures Bishop Connolly gave in his history, the Soul, Sure and· Firm," taken from St. Paul's "The Diocese of Fall River.".

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The actual writing and circulation of the am~ It was not a name chosen by accident or by bitious 24-page.~iocesan newspaper feil on the c~ance, a small story on page one noted. shoulders of Father Daniel F. Shalloo as general Rather, "it (The Anchor) is the symbol of the manager; Father JohnP. Driscoll as.assistantgentheological virtue of hope -living hope that ani- . eral manager, and a layman, Attorney Hugh J. . mates, consoles,- and strengthens the just Chris- . Golden as managing. editor, tian in the midst of his labors."

Father Shalloo was then assistant at St. The name also was topical, the writer noting Joseph:$ in Fall River, while Father Driscoll, who . in a play on words that, it "also designates to did most of the writing, was administrator of St. some degree the place of publication. The Dio- Louis Palish, also in Fall River, and so they shoecese of Fall River with its extensive shore linf;s horned the' editorial job into their pastoral duhas experienced the need of The Anchor in i'ts ties.

Golden had been a schoolboy sports writer, history, its economic life and today in the· recre" ation sphere." general assignment reporter and political writer The author added: "So we hope the name is a for .The Pall· River Herald News. He was The summary of many particulats to the people of Anchor's general manager until his death in 1970. the Diocese of Fall River."

In its infancy, The Anchor's home was in ofAs publisher, Bishop Connolly. whose coat fices over the Lafayette Bank on Bedford Street.· of arms was also included in the nameplate, of- It later moved into a mansion at 432 Highland fered a few remarks in the premier edition. ]n a Ave., and in December] 988 moved into its curbox on page one he wrote. in part: "Coming to rent quarters at 887 Highland Avenue.

Leary Press on Second Street became the printus each week with pictures, news and views it is bound to bring us closer together and improve ing house that published. the diocesan newspaour spiritual and social customs. I am sure The Tum to page J J - Anchor

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION students at Sacred Heart Parish, Fall River, created this display at the church, based on Lenten Scripture readings. Story on page 15. (AnchodGordon photo)

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Three Dominican Sisters celebrate anniversaries

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FALL RIVER - At a recent Mass of Thanksgiving followed by a festive dinner at the Park Street Convent, Sisters of Hope AngeJe Morin, Catherine Mary O'Brien and Celine Tniboutot celebrated anni versaries of their long service as religious ' Sister Morin and Sister Thiboutot observed their 70th jubilees while Sister O'Brien marked her 60th year of service.

A native of New Bedford, Sister Morin entered the Park Street community in August 1932, made her first vows in July 1934 and final profession in July 1937.

She received a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Providence College. As an elementary school teacher she taught at St. Anne's School in Fall River, St. Francis Xavier School in Acushnet, Dominican Academy, and schools in New York.

She has served as mistress of novices and prioress. In later years she has been an infirmarian.

Born in New Bedford, Sister Thiboutot also entered the Sisters of Hope in 1932 and as a classmate of Sister Morin, professed her vows on the same dates. She earned a bachelor's degree in history from Boston College and taught at St. Anne's in Fall River, St. Francis Xavier in Acushnet, Dominican Academy, and at Diman Regional Vo'cational Technical High School in Fall River. Since 1972 she had served in the convent and also as a eucharistic minister for the homebound at St. Mary's Cathedral.

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A native of Fall River, Sister O'Brien entered the religious community in December 1942 and professed vows in August 1945 and August 1948. She has served a variety of roles during his ministry years. She taught at and was assistant principal of St. Anne's School; taught at Dominican Academy where she was also librarian, and at schools in New York and Connecticut; was

mistress of novices; sub-prioress and prioress at the Park Street Convent, as well as serving as librarian, receptionist and driver.

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DOMINICAN SISTERS of Hope marking religious anniversaries recently included, Sister Angele Morin, Sister Celine Thiboutot and Sister Catherine Mary O'Brien.

In Your Prayers Please pray for the following priests during the coming week April 15 1908, Rev. Christopher G. Hughes, D.O., Rector, Cathedral, Fall River April 16 1928, Rev. Arthur E. Langlois, on sick leave, Denver, Colo.

1995, Rev. Norman F. Lord, C.S.Sp., Hemet, Calif.

1996, Rev. John W. Pegnam, Priests' Hostel, Fall River April 18 1935, Rev. Hugh B. Harrold, Pastor, St. Mary, Mansfield 1956, Rt. Rev. John F. McKeon, P.R., Pastor, St. Lawrence, New Bedford .

1984, Rev. Joao Vieira Resendes, Retired Pastor, Espirito Santo, Fall River 1985, Rev. Wilfred C. Boulanger, M.S., LaSalette Shrine, Attleboro 1992, Rev. George E. Amaral, Retired Pastor, St. Anthony, Taunton April 19 1975, Rev. Msgr. Leo 1. Duart, Pastor, St. Peter the'Apostle, Provincetown 1990, Rev. Daniel E. Carey, Chaplain, Catholic Memorial Home, Fall River April 20 1954, Rev. Edward'F. Coyle, S.S., St. Mary Seminary, Baltimore, Md. 1970, Rev. James E. O'Reilly, Pastor Emeritus, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Seekonk 1999, Rev. James P. Dalzell, Retired, Catholic Memorial Home, Fall River

Bishop's Mass for neophytes planned FALL RIVER - The diocese's diocesan director of the RCIA. who received Confirmation and first-ever Neophyte Mass will be He said it was a wonderful op- first Eucharist at the Eager Vigil celebrated by Bishop Sean P. portunity forneophytes to celebrate to attend this celebration," Father O'Malley, OFM Cap., on April 28 their baptism, and is also an anni- Dahl stated. at 3 p.m., in St. Mary's Cathedral. versary celebration for those bapThe choir from St. Jacques Par"Since the bishop cannot person- .tized last year and the year before ish, Taunton, under the direction ally baptize everyone at the Easter to gather with their bishop, to share of Frank Wilhelm, will offer seVigil, the Rite of Christian Initia- their experiences,. and to renew lections at the Mass. tion of Adults recommends that a their commitment.

Light refreshments will be neophyte Mass be held shortly af"We encourage parish RCIA " served at St. Mary's School Hall ter Easter so that the bishop may teams, the neophytes - those just immediately following the Mass. have the opportunity to gather with baptized as well as those baptized For more information and to all the newly baptized to thank God over the last three years - their register, call the RCIA Office at and share Eucharist with them," families and godparents, sponsors 508-678-2828. · explained Father Henry J. Dahl, and also those already baptized

Pope meets U.S. bishops' leaders; sources say sex abuse.key topic VATICAN CITY (CNS) Pope John Paul II met with leaders of the U.S. bishops' conference, their first opportunity to discuss the scandal over recent revelations of clerical sex abuse in several U.S. dioceses.

The pope hosted a working lunch · Tuesday with a delegation headed

by Bishop Wilton D. Gregory of Bel1evil1e, Ill., president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Bishop William S. Skylstad ofSpokane, Wash., USCCB vice president, and Msgr. William P. Fay, USCCB general secretary, also attended.

The Vatican made no comment on the meeting, and the U.S. bishops were not immediately available for comment.

The encounter came on the second day of a week long visit by the USCCB delegation to various Vatican offices. Such visits normal1Y cover a number of topics, but sources said issues raised by the sex abuse cases were high on the agenda this spring.

On Wednesday, the delegation met with officials of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.

Recent Vatican norms"gave the doctrinal congregation oversight over most cases ofclerical sex abuse cases against minors.

In February, Bishop Gregory expressed "profound sorrow" for sexual abuse committed by priests and said the harm caused. by such , actions was immeasurable.

Speaking on behalf of U.S. bishops, he said the hierarchy h~d taken steps to confront priest-abusers and remove them from public ministry.

"We understand that your children are your most precious gift," Bishop Gregory said. 'They are our children as wel1' and we continue to apologize to the victims and to their parents and their loved ones for this failure in our pastoral responsibilities."

The pope, in a Holy Thursday letter to the world's priests, said the perpetrators of such scandals had betrayed the priesthood and cast a "shadow of suspicion" over the · many good priests in t~e world.

The pope said the Church was concerned for the victims of such abuse and wants to handle each case "in truth and justice."

In other recent developments, Los Angeles Cardinal Roger M. .Mahony has categorically denied the

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The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has announced that it intends to address as a body the problem of sexual abuse of minors by clergy at its June meeting. The administrative committee of this body offered five principles first announced in 1992 for responding to sexual abuse allegations. What seems to be a principal purpose of this June meeting will be a "further development and whether additional principles should be formulated as the foundation of future action."

Given the current status of the sexual abuse scandal and its enormous ramifications, such a statement from the, committee seems vague and nebulous. One would have thought that an emergency meeting of the entire conference would have been called to meet the extreme crisis of the times. It is rather disappointing to note that there really is no national policy concerning this horrendous situation that rests like a plague on our Church. In fact, one could stay that to date the approach to this issue has been piecemeal in so far ,as everything is left up to the local diocese. The lack of a national policy as a guideline for each and every diocese of this country has led to confusion and conflict. It seems to be a case for each diocese for themselves and God for us all. The lack of interdiocese communications on this national issue has set the Church adrift amid the turmoil of the times.

It should be obvious that a one-by-one approach to the issue has raised more negative questions than a positive, solution. The lack of a, wong, firm and united voice on the part of the entire ~hurch community in the United States has been a singular detriment as Catholics across the land suffer the ignominy of the times. The Church must ISRAELI SOLDIERS ENTER THE CITY CENTER OF BETHLEHEM RECENTLY. IN ~CTION DESCRIBED speak out as a, singular and united voice, strongly and firmly, if cred~ ibility and authenticity are to be restored not merely in the secular AS A CAMPAIGN TO UPROOT TERRORISTS', ISRAELI LAUNCHED A MAJOR OFFENSIVE IN SEVERAL world but above all in the Church family. Everyone going their own 'WEST BANK TOWNS INCLUDING THE PLACE OF JESUS' BIRTH. (eNS PHOTO FROM REUTERS) way and doing their own thing is indeed a poor reflection of the " oneness of the' Church.

Above all, the hurt and the humiliation of the laity should be a "BUT THE ANGEL SAID TO THEM, 'Do NOT BE AFRAID; FOR' BEHOLD, I BRING YOU GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY WHICH WILL BE 'FOR ALL THE PEOPLE; FOR TODAY IN topic of concern for the conference. They ,have been brought to their knees by the shame and disgrace that has 'been part and parcel of THE CITY OF DAVID THERE HAS BEEN BORN FOR YOU A SAVIOR, WHO IS CHRIST current pedophile revelations. The process of healing cannot be THE LORD.' WHEN THE ANGELS HAD GONE AWAY FROM THEM,INTO HEAVEN, THE achieved by mere pious platitudes or token responses. The Church in , , I . America needs a unified and healing approach from coast-to-coast, SHEPHERDS BEGAN SAYING TO ONE ANOTHER, 'LET US GO STRAIGHT TO not merely diocese-to-diocese. " BETHLEHEM THEN, AND SEE THIS THING THAT HAS HAPPENED WHICH THE LORD Some would say this cannot be achieved because of the, current HAS MA~E KNOWN TO US'" (LUKE 2: 8-11, 15). disposition of Canon Law and its reinforcement of individual diocese structure. Most look upon the latter as a bishop's domain. The power which ari Ordinary exercises personally in the name of Christ is proper, common and immediate, although its excesses are ultimately controlled by the supreme authority of the Church. Individual bishops are the visible signs and source of unity in their own particular churches. _ The principal editorial in the first edition good and evil is not isolated in an individual but Yet in the world of Internet and global cominunication~-diocesan of The Anchor, took up the very purpose and 'must be fought against the background of his famboundaries have a minimal containment. Sacramental ministry is also responsibility of a Catholic newspaper. Un- ily, his work, his friends and his environment. collegial reflecting a solidarity for the universal Church. The wohsigned,' it was entitled, "Duty of Catholic This is the function of a Catholic newspaper derful reflection of Vatican II states that conferences of bishops and Press."

- to try to change the atmosphere of society. especially national conferences, should give careful consideration to Here's how it read: The Catholic newspaper is not out to air .preju-路 united efforts to cater to the spintual needs of God's holy people.

"To live as Christians, to feel as Chri~tians, to dices, to grind axes - that attitude generates more There must be a spirit of fraternity and unity of purpose in their think as Christians in a society which is not Chris- heat than light. The Catholic newspaper aims at pastoral care of souls. tian, when we see, h e a r ' reporting the news, takThis indeed is the need of the moment. The nation's bishops must speak with one voice and one purpose, clearly and intelligently to' and read almost nothing . .- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . . ing the most practical aphelp dismiss,the darkness that now has been revealed in our Church proach possible - recogwhich does not offend or family. They must be shepherds of souls, healing and helping victims contradict Christianity; , nizing that God and the when especially life . ' things of God have a place and theidamilies, reaching out to affirm their priests and giving the iri the affairs of men and places an obligation o n ' laity the assurances of purpose that they desperately seek in these us, and charity 'often , , nations. The 'informed moments of confusion and trial. gives us the duty of not Catholic is in a position M.ay we'pray for our bishops that they may overcome all obstacles of individuality and personality in their general resolve to be the light making a visible break' to influence his environwith the ideas and cusment and to put God that can indeed dispel the present darkness. ' toms that we reprove, all where he belongs. The The Executive Editor this is difficult and Catholic newspaper hardly possible."

An Anchor of tit. Soul. Sur. /lrtd rirm-':'ST. PAUL guides him in doing this.

A French philosopher We do not think it is has described accurately forcing issues to mention the atmosphere in wnich we live and work and God in connection with them. We do not believe 路recreate. People are more interested in material , that this is taking a partisan vie~. Once we accept' things than in things spiritual and to an ever-in- the fact of God - his existence, his supremacy creasing degree; sin is considered an archaic no- over us, man's accountability to him - then how , OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF FALL RIVER , tion; immorality is paraded as glamour or 'real- can God be ignored? And yet this is the evil of the published weekly by the Catholic Press of the Dioces~ of Fall River ism;' God is given lip service ~ sometimes -atmosphere that we are trying to change. God is , , 887 Highl~nd Avenue " P.O. BOX 7" ,' ,and little more. Small wonder that a noted kept in the realm of the, theoretical- it is respectFall River, MA 02722-0007 Fall R!ver, MA 02720 preacher has told his indifferent congregation: able to believe in him but don't let him into everyFAX 508-675-7048 ' Te!ephone',508-675-7151 'God is so far from your minds that you don't day life. The attitude seems to be that God i~ wonE-mail: TheAnchor@Anchornews.org derful in church on Sunday morning - but keep think of him even to take his name in vain.'

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When this is the attitude of an age, the whole him out of work, business, recreation, family afEXECUTIVE EDITOR environment must change before we can expect fairs, wherever he might prove to be embarrassing Rev. Msgr. John F. Moore significant changes for the better in -individuals. to us. Those are precisely the places where we must Recent popes, ever sensitive to the moods of the bring God. To do this is difficult - but we are EDITOR NEWS EDITOR OFFICE MANAGER times, have pointed this out '- the battle between pledged to try to achie,ve it."

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they've been there I forgot about those springtime events: Now that spring is here, and it's old Red Sox. Or should I say the .

This is the season that will test· Darn. I'm at the end of my colfinally feeling like winter; I've same old Yankees. If we were nip- the true mettle of this sure-to-be hall umn, and pushing deadline. The promised myself not to mention the pins at the heels of anyone else, I'd offarner. Will Henderson's penchant . Celts and B's willjust have to wait.

New England Patriots again in print be more optimistic - ' but it's the for winning erase the Curse of the Once again, the dreaded Yankees until training camp begins in July. Yankees. New York's magic num- Bambino? Or will Henderson suc- already have me all a flutter. And I No more will I say that we're ber is already down to 155 - and cumb to the Red Sox' mystique (or bet I'm not alone. Ah, springtime!

WORLD CHAMPIONS. No counting. mistake)? That's a very interesting Dave Jolivet is a former sports longer will I refer to Adam subplot this season. editor/writer and the current Vinatieri's game-winning There's much more kick in New Orleans on baseball to be played before February 3, or his miracuN.Y's magic number hits I<;>us snow-bowl boot single digits. And until the Sales And Service through the flakes in Sox are mathematically Foxboro. That's it. No eliminated, there's always Fall River's Largest more. Finis. The Super hope. There has to be. . Display of TVs By Dave Jolivet . Bowl champion New EnWhat else is there to talk gland Patriots will now be ..J!~- ... about in springtime? I ZENITH • SONY temporarily put to rest. promised not to mention Springtime - what else is there Of all the changes the Red Sox the world champion Patriots again 1196 BEDFORD ST. to talk about but baseball! Let's see, went through this past off-season, (heh, heh). Wait. .. the Celtics and FALL RIVER today is Tuesday ... we go to press the acquisition ofRickey Henderson- the Bruins are in the upcoming 508-673-9721 this afternoon... The Anchor will encourages me most. For more than. playoffs! It's been so long since arrive in homes on Friday or Sat- two decades, Henderson has been· urday... and the Red Sox are cur- baseball's version of an annoying rently 1.5 games behind the Yan- mosquito. He is a player you loved kees in the standings. I think it's to hate. Henderson is arrogant and safe to say that by the time this col- cocky... and a winner. umn is read, we'll still be the During his '22-year career, he's American League East bridesmaids. played in 14 post-season series and I know it's only one week into three World Series. As good as the season, but we are exactly where Henderson is at getting under one's we were through much of last sea- skin, he's even better at winning ball son, and the season before that, and games. And now, he's on the Red the season before that. New own- Sox. Now, we have one of the most ers - new season - new manager hated players in the game, and it feels .

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Letter to the Editor Editor: The passage of Roe v. Wade has opened the door and given free reign to the scientific world to experiment with life. We even allow partial-birth abortions while the baby's head is still in the birth canal. We have grown far apart from how we once viewed and treated human life.

Cloning is another experi ment to find answers, but it must be done with guidelines and under a regula. tory agency. And embryonic stemcell research often results in nothing short of murder. While some very notable people offer convincing rhetoric in support of such research

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as a step to eradicate all forms of disease, the approach plays solely on emotions and is still morally unacceptable. A life for a life is never acceptable.

Not everyone in the medical/research field is uncaring about human Hfe. The coalition of Americans for Research Ethics is a national organization of researchers, health care professionals and others dedicated to scientific research that does not harm hUman life.

Let's put a stop to stem-cell research. Let your family and friends and co-workers know where you stand on these issues. Above all, contact your state and fe_derallegislators and tell them you are against this form of research. Millions of unborn people are counting on you.

Roland Marcoux Somerset

Bishop's Mass for the Neophytes Sunday, Apri/28, 2002 3:00PM St. Mary Cathedral, Fall River Join with Bishop Sean O'Malley, OFM Cap. in celebration of our Catholic Faith with the newly baptized (neophytes).

RCIA parish teams are invited to gather with their neophytes as well as those baptized over the previous three years to thank God,· to share their experiences, and to renew their commitment.

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How to return to the Church

Another factor in helping them ,The second person you refer Q. I have two friends who could be the reason they return to is basically correct.

Theoreti-. left the Catholic Church years ago, one because he became dis- cally, all one needs to do is return , stopped living a Catholic life in illusioned with a priest, and the to the sacraments - penance and the first place. A real or perceived other just stopped attending the Eucharist ---:- and resume a injury suffered from a priest or ATILEBORO-Sl John's Coun-. study in America. They are 'English- Mass. Now they both want to prayer life and regular participa- other representative of the Church, or just a seriou's misuncil No. 404 Knights of Columbus is speaking and are between the ages of return, but don't know how. tion in the Mass. derstanding, is the reason Someone said they 15-18.

For more information call the sponsoring its annual Dinner for a huge number of CathoPriests and ReligiousApril30 from 6- Pacific Intercultural Exch~ge at 1- _ must go through the lic people stay away, of7 p.m. at St. John's Council Home, 2 800-631-1818. _ Rite of Christian Initia~ ten f0r years. They need Hodges Street. Registration is open tion of Adults process, NEW BEDFORD-The Daugh- which doesn't make help in healing. until April 22. Call La Salette Father Robert Nichols at 508-236-9019 for ters of Isabella Hyacinth Circle ,No. sense to me. Another Whatever the reason, I 71 will meetApril 16 at7 p.m; at Holy said they must talk with more information,. believe it is well worthName of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, ,a priest, make a good while for "former" CathoBy Father ATTLEBORO - A six-week Church. For more information call confession and that is lics to meet with a parish John J. Dietzen Grief Education Series, sponsored by 508~993-9179. priest or other parish min, all. the Hospice Program of the Visiting ister to explain what is I'm sure other ....- - - - - - - - - - SOMERSET - The St. Thomas Nurse Agency, begins April 24 from necessary, af!d ease their former Catholics would 7-8:30 p.m. A Children's Bereavement More Vocation Awareness Team is In practice, however, most of ' return. also like to know how to come Group will meetApril 24 from 10 a.m. sponsoring a Holy Hour for Vocations Of course, a priest will also be the time something more is at least back. (Maryland) to noon and from 1-3 p.m. Drop in , April 18'at 7:30 p.m. at St. Thomas, ab~e to help such individuals deal if not practically neceshelpful, A. You are right.

Many <:;athosuppOrt groups are available at 7:30 More Church, 386 Luther Avenue. appropriately with other possible p.m. ,each frrst Monday of the month. The evening will include prayer, song lics have departed from the prac- sary. If one has been away for a factors, previous marriages for number of years, 'for example, tice of their faith and sometime All meet in the building at 141,Park and Benediction of the Blessed Sacexample, that will necessarily be much may have happened in the but are dislater w'ish to ·return, rament.

Refreshments will follow.

Street. For more information call 508couraged because they envision intervening time that could be involved in renewing their prac222-0118, ext. 2157. ' SWANSEA - Parish Pride'I;>ay some complicated process to do unfamiliar; they need to catch up. tice of the Catholic faith.

A free brochure in English Particularly, anyone who has .

EAST FREETOWN -A Young will be celebrated at St. Louis de so.

Most of us don't realize how not been to Mass for- the past 30 or Spanish outlining marAdult Retreat I;>ay entitled "The Privi- France Church Saturday and Sunday lege of Being Catholic," will be held marking it's 75 th 'anniversary. Tributes hesitant and afraid Catholics can years or so will have missed many riage. regulations in the April 21 at Cathedral Camp. It will will b¢ held at weekend Masses and be who have been away, perhaps changes in the liturgies of the . Catholic Church arid explaininclude music, speakers, prayer and many events of celebration are feel some guilt and frequently see Mass and, sacram€mts that will ing promises in a mixed mardiscussion. For more information call planned for later this year. For more themselves as somehow unworthy , confuse them if they're not pre- riage is available by sending information call 508-674-1103.

Bud Miller at 508-675-3847. 'a stamped, self-addressed ento be active in the Church again. pared.

Perhaps most obviously, expe- velope to Father John Encouragement and support WEST HARWICH - The Cel- from people such as you is invalu- riencing and trying to participate Dietzen, Box 325, Peoria, IL FAIRHAVEN -:-Our Lady's Haven is in need of volunteers to trans- ebrate Life Committee of Holy Trin- . able. I thank you for being inter- in the Mass in English w.ill be 61651.' port residents to Mass and activities, ity Church will sponsor a program ested in their struggle, and I hope puzzling unless someone helps Questions for this 'column to act as eucharistic ministers and read entitled "Stem Cell Research and,' other Catholics who have friends them understand reasons for those ' may be sent to Father Dietzen to residents. For more information call Human Cloning," Sunday from 4-6 like this will follow your ex- changes, and how they enhance at the same address, or E-mail: p.m. at DamienHall. Guest speaker' Alice Sady at 508-999-4561. and enrich our Catholic worship. j jdietzen@aol.com. ample.

Mary Patricia Tranter will eXPlain the FAIRHAVEN - Saint Mary's issues from a Catholic and scientific Church will host an annual parish re- viewpoint. For more information call treat April 27 at the Sacred Hearts Re- 'Mary McDonald at 508-43Q;.1559. treat Center in Wareham. Sacred Hearts Years ago, I read William James' "The Varieties of Unquestionably, there was, as the first speaker, ProfesFather Richard McNally will be reWEST HARWICH - The St. treat master. For more information call Francis of Peace Fraternity, Secular Religious Experience," when I was studying science. .sor David A. Hollinger of the University of California Franciscan Order, will meet Sunday As a young Catholic ~t the time, I felt much confusion at Berk~ley, noted, "greattension at the center ofJames' Sheila Dorgan at 508-758-9881. for noon Mass at Holy Trinity Church. , with the argument some tried to make that science was life," caught between his Protestantism and the demands FALL RIVER - Fall River fami- Discussion and refreshments will fol- provable and religion was not because, it was said, reli- of modem science. I could feel his struggle in discernlies are needed to host foreign high low. For more ,information call Peg gion was only an individual belief based on need. Reli- ing the questions that relied on scientific evidence for ' school students who are visiting to Raymond at 508-362-5238. answers and those that fell gion, it was claimed, would within the sphere of faith. soon be dumped irito the James' lectures were full waste basket as science took over to answer all life's of stories in which people related extraordinary expequestions.

Busfness Administrator riences of how they were No wonder I took some Catholic School Office literally catapulted into the comfort in reading James, Diocese of Providence who was a scientist, a psyre~lm of the Eternal and chologist and a philosopher.

By Antoinette Bosco became believers in God. I wondered.why these stories I pulled o!Jt quotes from his Responsible for handling all business aspects of the'. ..J.. so fascinated him, and I writings, and became a fan school 'office, reviewing budgets and financial reports of his for such statements concluded that James,must for all schools, making policy and procedure as: have been engaged in a very personal struggle for berecommendations to the superintendent, assisting pastors "Our science is a drop, our ignorance a sea. What- lief. I felt he could have been o,ne to say: "I believe, and principals in the, budget planning process and ever else be certain,' this at least is certain - that the Lord. Hefp 'my unbelief." providing guidance in matters pertaining to teacher world of our present natural knowledge is enveloped in I went to the lectures, which have been called "dated," a larger world of some sort of whose residual proper- actually wondering what I was looking for. Now I know. salaries, tuitions and tuition assistance: Requires it William James exposed what is basic in all of us, the ti~s we at present can frame no positive ideal. Remembusiness administration degree or .its equivalent 'plus a ber that the whole point lies in really believing that need to believe that there is an unseen eternal order in minimum of 5 years business office/administration through a certain point or part in you, you coalesce and this word. experience 'within an elementary or secondary are identical with the Eternal."

In his time people were "worried about the fate of educational system. A strong background in accounting I hadn't thought of jam~s or his writings for a long religion in the face of emerging science," as Columbia and solid computer skills are essential. Private sector time, and then I received ,a mailing. This year is the Professor Wayne Proudfoot expressed it. James, ac\oOth anniversary of the appearance of "The Varieties knowledging his own struggl~ with belief, still wanted business experience will also be considered.' The . of ReligioiJs Experience," originally delivered as the a better answer to how "human beings get through life employer provides competitive ,salaries," excellent "Gifford Lectures" at the University of Edinbur&.h. without being overwhelmed by despair," said Stanford benefits and convenient, free parking at its downtown Commemoratirig this, a special program on James was Professor Richard Rorty, adding, "We need a vocabulocation. , to be held at Columbia University in New York, part of ,lary which gives .our life promise." the John Templeton Foundation Research Lectures on I think James was searching for that vocabulary and Please send resume and cover letter with'sahiry history. the Constructive Engagement of Science and Religion.. found it in a word, "God." This became Jor him, as to: Director of Human, Resources, ,Diocese. of Still fascinated by the sciencelreligiond~bate, I reg- Proudfoo.t put it, "a license for hope." A century from istered. now, Isuspect people still will be reading James, conProvidence, One Cathedral Square, Providence, RI It seemed wise to reread 'The Varieties," and I did, necting with his beli~f and unbelief, and his search for 02903. ' now gaining insights not possible to me in my late teens. .the truth of an.incredible "promise."

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by Josee Vachon on this blocking system, I can be nored these issues. However, it did ... les plus beaux cantiques (Favorite French Hymns) sure the conduct of religious ritu- make it clear that a growing numJ'irai la voir un jour als takes place in an atmosphere ber of worshipers worldwide are C' est Ie mois de Marie of prayer," the priest said, adding at wi ts' end over the "chaos" Special: Aimer Jesus l' ecouter en silence that the ringing of phones had caused at times by cell phones Free Shipping Ave Maria (Schubert & BachiGounod "caused chaos" and "seriously dis- during religious services. when yOll order OPere je suis Ton enfant Having personally had my cell turbed the atmosphere of meditaboth!

Apprends-moi ii aimer & more! tion and concentration." Father phone go off during Mass, I like Llopis said he believed it was the jamming idea. It certainly . d' une mere , "Also available: La VOlX important to "maintain a sense of would have reduced the mild hysteria among fellow worshipers ... Traditional French songs from La Bonne Chanson! dignity" in public places.

Nothing in the news story in- created when I then dropped the Voulez-vous danser Grand-mere Souvenirs d'un vieillard (Doux souvenirs) dicated the system could be en- beeping monster, kicked it under hanced to shock or zap people the pew in front of me and dove Les roses blanches, Ne fais jamais pleurer ta mere www.joseevachon.com who were not paying attention in after it as it cheeped along like Ferme tesjolis yeux, Le petit mousse & many more! during the homily. Nor was there a crazed, mutant smoke detector Great Mother's Day gifts! Order by phone or by mail: a word about any alterations that under people's feet.

Catalog of other At least I did not have the Cassette tapes: $10. CDs: $15. Shipping: $2.50 would allow liturgy directors to French recordings CeVon Musique, P.O. Box 2235, Amherst, MA 01004 zing people who were not sing- ringer set on "Yankee Doodle available.

VisalMastercardlDiscover accepted. Tel. (413) 253-2315 ing or, worse yet, singing the Dandy." On the other hand, I can wrong song in the wrong key. see the validity of the argument Interestingly, the technology is that this is tantamount to an invacurrently illegal in the United sion of privacy. What if a doctor States, Britain and Canada, which is awaiting an important call, or could mean the low-power radio parents a call from their son servsignal that severs the link between ing in the Middle East, or the handsets and the cell-phone homeowners a call from their base station is only emitted in roofing contractor who put up scaffolding three weeks ago and Spanish.

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Bishop Edward O'Leary dies; headed Maine diocese 1974-88 PORTLAND, Maine (CNS)Retired Bishop Edward C. O'Leary of Portland died April 2 at St. Joseph Manor, Portland, after a lingering illness. He was 81.

Cardinal Bernard F. Law of Boston celebrated the funeral Mass Tuesday at Portland's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, with burial following at Mount Pleasant Catholic Cemetery in Bangor, Bishop O'Leary's home town.

Bishop O'Leary headed the Portland diocese, which encompasses the state of Maine, from 1974 until 1988, when he resigned because of a heart condition. He suffered several strokes in recent years.

Born in Bangor Aug. 21,1920, Edward C. O'Leary was ordained a priest June IS, 1946, after studies at Holy Cross College in Worcester, Mass., and St. Paul's Seminary in Ottawa.

His first assignment was as assistant pastor at Sacred Heart Parish, Portland. From 1946 to 1950 he was an associate pastor at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Portland.

He was made diocesan vice chancellor in 1950 and chancellor in 1952, a post he held until 1965.

In 1963 he was made pastor of St. Margaret's Parish in Old Or-

chard Beach and in 1967 became pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Brunswick.

Pope Paul VI named him auxiliary bishop of Portland Nov. 17, 1970, and he was ordained a bishop Jan. 25, 1971, taking as his motto, "One Who Serves."

He was installed as the ninth bishop of Portland Dec. '18, 1974.

He is credited with advancing ecumenical and interreligious relations in the state. Under him the Portland diocese joined the Maine Council of Churches.

He took public. stands on a number of social and moral issues, from opposing abortion, capital punishment and pornography to supporting nuclear disarmament.

He opposed a state Equal Rights Amendment because he feared it would be used as a tool to pro- , mote abortion and gain taxpayer funding for abortions.

He developed a plan of action for Catholic social services to assist people with AIDS, and in a 1987 pastoral letter he urged Maine Catholics to examine what they could do to help those suffering from AIDS. Bishop O'Leary is survived by two sisters, Eileen Scribner of Old Orchard Beach and Alice Daly of Massachusetts, and by a number of nieces and nephews.

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Program promotes parent role in school decision-making school. and parent training. ;'This is the history ofthe:bor- . . "The Church is often the main EL PASO, Texas - Joanne . del' Hispanic community in this institution supporting families in Orrantia remembers how her country," said Fatl)er Ed Roden- the area," she said, . Parent academies also proonly contact with her local pub- Lucero, EPISO co-chairman and lie school was dropping off her pastor of Juan Diego Parish. "We mote advocacy work such as two kids in the morning; are creating a new generation of fighting to increase state schol. Then she became aware of the Hispanics that have drives and arship funds for low-income students, she said. "This is imporEI Paso· Interreligious Sponsor- goals." ing Organization, known as . Parents often have been "stiff- tant because many parents are . EPISO, and its efforts to promote arm~d" when they u:y to have a afraid they can't afford college . greater power for parents in de- say in local schools because of for their kids."

Wi zig-Barrios said the parent cision-makil)g in public schools. their lack of education, said Faacademies also teach parents to "A year-and-a-half later I was ther Roden-Lucero. chasing down senators to fight "Some didn't make it out of understand the benchmarks their for school funding," she said of the eighth grade. We're saying it children need to meet to get to her first lobbying trip to the doesn't matter. You still have a college.

"They learn that their children Texas state capital of Austin. right to a voice," he said.

Now Orrantia is a co-chairEducation is a way out of pov- should be able to read by the third grade and have algebra by wOIilan of EPISO. Like many erty, the priest noted. people, Orrantia learned of Under the Alliance system, the eighth grade," she said.

Dolores Avila, principal of EPISO and Alliance Schools parents are encouraged to go to through her parish. the schools as often as they wish Ysleta Elementary School, EPISO is a parish-based com- to discuss their children's needs, which is an Alliance school, said munity organizing agency to ask questions about the cur- cooperation between parishes geared .to give political clout to riculum and to participate in the and public schools is a natural the low-income, mostly His- school's daily activities. match.

"Churches and schools are inpanic residents in this southwest To' prepare parents for this corner ofTexas·along the Mexi- role, the Alliance system pro- stitutions about taking care of the can border. motes parent academies, meet- community. Without both you It promotes Alliance Schools, ings at which parents are told that can't create a sense of values for' a group of elementary and high they have a right to be involved our kids," she said. schools that foster a partnership in their child's education and to Parishes also give parents an among parents, teachers and let teachers know their children's independent oase from. which to promote education reforms, students in running the schools. needs.

Many parents, such as Avila said.

A principal aim of Alliance "If you work under the hierSchools is that every child be Orrantia, are encouraged to ateducated so he or she can go to .tend parent academies through archy of the school, your hands college. their parishes. often are tied," she said.

According to the 2000 U.S. Ysleta has been an Alliance Renee Wizig-Barrios, EPISO census, 30 percent of·the inhab- organizer, said parishes are im- school for 10 years, and Avila has itants of EI Paso over 25 years portant in building a constitu- been involved with EPISO for 20 old have not completed high ency to support Alliance Schools years. She and other EPISO offici~ls noted that resistance to Alliance Schools has been high among school administrators and teachers fearful of giving a greater decision-making role to parents.

Currently there are five Alliance schools in the EI Paso area, down from 12 a few years ago.

Avila, however, remains a strong supporter of Alliance Schools. She notes that parents and EPISO leaders have been a big support in battles for school improvements. She cited getting about 400 people to a school board meeting to press for com- . puterizing the school. EPISO also helps get public funds for school programs. .

An added benefit of Alliance Schools for parents is adult education c·lasses. Ysleta offers par- . . ents computer classes and literacy classes in English and Spanish.

Mexican-born Bertha Ruvalcaba said that becoming involved in Alliance Schools because of her daughter also stimulated her own desire to learn ~nd to get involved in community affairs. . She learned English a·nd became a U.S. citizen, she said.

"I know my kids have to go to college. I want to gO to college too;' Ruvalcaba s'aid.

"Before ~'ou had to invite me -STUDENTS VOTE in a mock election at Ysleta Elementary School in EI Paso, Texas. The school participates in the to .speak at meeting~. Now I Alliance Schools program encouraging parent participation speak all the time. e\'en in English:' she ~aid. in education, (eNS photo by Agostino Bono)

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. DAFFODILS ARE in full bloom beneath a statue of.Mary in the courtyard of St. Thomas the Apostle Church.in Wilmington,.

Del., in early April. (eNS photo by Don Blake, The Dialog)·

California abbey fights pla~s: for sh~oting.rangenext'door; "They keep a<;suring us that the OCEANSrDE, Calif. (CNS)The peaceful ambiance at the range noise will be below the stallBenedictines' Prince of Peace Ab- dard that the city sets up for noise,'; bey in Oceanside mightsoon·be he said, but he questioned how punctuated by the sound of auto- those levels are determined.

"What they do is they take an matic gunfire if an appeal to the City Council to stop a police shoot- average," Abbot Wright explained.

"Let's say that ifthere's ajackhaming range·is not upheld.

In early March the Oceanside mer going off next to your house Planning Commission unani- for a half hour a day and then it's mously approved a proposal to quiet for 23 and a half hours, then build a police department shooting they average the noise level out and range on city land a mere 1,500 feet say it's'below level and you're not· from the hilltop abbey. On March bothered by that sound. So that's 18, the monks of the abbey filed an what we find ourselves up against."

Officials with the Oceanside Po-' appeal to the council's decision.

Prince of Peace Abbey is a mon- lice Department said there is no astery where the residents' days are other place officers can go. But opspent in silence, study and medita- ponents of the new range have sugtion, and its 25 monks have re- gested the department continue to quested that- the city look into al- use ranges at Camp Pendleton, where the city's SWAT team curtemative locations for the range.

Abbot Chades Wlight worries rently practices, that the noise from it would disturb Abbot Wright said what upsets not only the monks but also visi- the monks the most is the feeling tors to the abbey's retreat house. the city doesn't even know the abSafety is also a concern, Abbot bey exists.

"We don't even know if any of Wright told The Southern Cross, newspaper of the San Diego dio- the city council members or the cese. Homes also are located near mayor have even been up here to the proposed range. see what we have, he said.

"We have nothing against the "We have close to 100,000 police department," he said. '!We're square feet in the building," he trying desperately not to appear as added, "and we have thousands of a confrontational opponent. But, visitors each year and we think they're wishing toput a rifle range we're a great asset to the city, but next to us on their propel1y, on the they don't quite appreciate what hill just opposite our hill. It's just they have here." . not logical."

Local media have given the story Despite assurances that the city plenty of "honest and quite fav.orwill put sound-deadenin!! materi- able" coverage, the abbot said. "Of als' in the facility, the abbot was course. we U)' to keep a low profile. sk~pticaL bUI we do have to lake a stand,"

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Cardinal: Dutch euthanasia law reflects loss of respect for life VATICAN CITY (CNS) - A cardinal said. he alwavs stre~ses to Dutch cardina'i said a law in the young people at confi;'matioi, liturNetherlands permitting euthanasia gies the obligation to care for the sick wm; a wonisome sign that Europe- and a~ks them to consider a career ans were losing a sense of respect in health care. for human life.

He said he thought the law Speaking on Vatican Radio the showed that "we have lost the sense day the law went into force, Cardi- of God, who is a God of the living. nal Adtianus Simonis ofUtreeht said We have lost regard for life." the Dutch bish9ps had written in The law allows assisted suiciCle vain to the country's government for patients expelienci ng intolerable and lawmakers in an attempt to have and ilremediable suffeling. TI1C dethe law overturned. . cision to die must be 'the patient's, Enacted a year ago, the law made but the law also.allows patients to the Netherlands the first country to leave a written request for doctors remove climinal penalties for doc- to use their own discretion if the pators who assist their patients to com- tietll is nor in a condition to decide. mit suicide.

The law allows patients a~ young Cardinal Simonis said he thought as 16 to request euthanasia. in conthe greatest danger was that the law sultation with their parents. \\ hile would create an environment in those ages 12-15 would need pan:nwhich patients would feel them- tal consent.

A PALESTINIAN woman peers through the window of a bullet-pocked door near the selves a burden to the system, pushIt says physicians must end the center of the old city of Bethlehem recently. Bethlehem and other West Bank cities came ing them to ask for help in dying. patient's life in a medically approunder siege of Israelr forces attempting to root out Palestinian extremists in early April. (eNS He sllid this problem was com- pliate manner. In the Netherlands, photo from Reuters) . pounded by an inadequate number .where physician-assisted suicide for of health-care professionals in the the terminally ill had been tolerated Netherlands. for years even before being legal"Because the hospitals and ized, doctors nonnally cany it out houses for older people don't have by administcling lethal doses of enough persons to do the work," the nledication.

As Mideast conflict inten'sifies, pope asks worldwide prayers

By JOHN THAVIS CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

Nicholson was given a diplomatic note conveying the pope's hope VATICAN CITY - The wors- that President George W. Bush ening Israeli-Palestinian conflict would use his influence to conhas penetrated to the place where vince Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Jesus was born, prompting an in- Sharon to halt the reprisals. The tense round of Vatican diplomacy Vatican also sought U.S. SUppOl1 and an appeal for worldwide for international monitors or prayers from Pope John Paul II. peacekeepers in the region. . Navarro-Valls said Vatican ofA week after some 200 Palestinians - some of them heavily . ticials made five key points in each armed - took refuge in the meeting: - "The unequivocal condemChurch of the Nativity in Bethlehem, West Bank, Israeli sol- nation of terrorism, from whatever diers increased the pressure for side it comes':; - "Criticism of the conditions their sun'ender, tiring at the· monastic complex and leaving one of injustice and humiliation imperson dead on Monday. posed on the Palestinian people, The Vatican expressed "ex- as well as for the reprisals and retreme apprehension" at the devel- taliations, whkh do nothing but inopments and said holy places like crease the sense of frustration and the Church of the Nativity were hatred"; - the need for Palestinians and guaranteed protection by tradition Israelis to respect the resolutions and treaties.

Pope John Paul, who was 'of the United Nations aimed at closely following the news in the bringing a cease-fire, promoting Holy Land, has called for a world- Palestinian statehood and guaran-' wide day of prayer for peace in the teeing the security of Israel; - the need to ensure "proporMiddle East last Sunday, Divine tionality in the use of legitimate Mercy Sunday. , Speaking that ·day he asked, means of defense"; - "The obligation the contlict"How can we forget that Israelis and Palestinians, following the ing sides have to safeguard the example of Abraham, believe in holy places, which are very iinporthe one God?" Without referring . tant for the three monotheistic reto the details of the standoff in ligions and for the patrimony of Bethlehem, he said the basilica all humanity."

In Bethlehem. the tense situawas in his "constant prayers."

The papal plea came as Vatican tion at the Churcil of the Nativfty diplomats met with Israeli, Pales- worsened as food and water suptinian, U.S. and Arab League rep- plies dwindled and after Israeli resentatives, urging an immediate forces blew open a door of the cease-fire and an end to Palestin- church, according to Franciscans ian suicide bombings. inside.

The Franciscans said that early In the discussions, the VatiCan criticized the "injustice and humili- April 8, shelling by Israelis caused ation imposed on the Palestinian a tire to break out in the mOllaslic people" and the wave of reprisals complex: they said a 23-year-old that only "increase the sensc of frus- monastic worker. KhaJed Syam. tration and hatred:' said Vatican was shot dead while trying to pUI spokcsman Joaquin Na\'tIITO-Valls. (IUt the tire.

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ing a statement insi~ting on respect for the "status quo" of holy places - a term that refers to the centuries-old tradition of inviolability of such sites. h said this principle was all the more important because of the presence of armed men inside the church. hnoted that respect for the holy places was included in accords between thc Vatican and Israel and the Vatican and the Palestinian Authority.

Father David Jaeger, a spokesman for the Franciscans, who are in charge of the holy sites in the Holy Land, reacted strongly to the Israeli shelling of the complex.

Efforts by religious groups to enter Bethlehem and help mediate the crisis were unsuccessful. A convoy of church leaders and Christian activists tried to enter the city April 3 and April 8 as a sigll of solidarity with Bethlehem residents, but was prevented from doing so by Isi'aeli soldiers.

Meanwhile, in Rome, the Franciscan minister general, Father Giacomo Bini, sent a letter to Bush, asking him "to intervene to put an immediate stop to this' latest and most serious escalation of violence." [n Washington, Bishop Wilton D. Gregory of Belleville, Ill., president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, said the Bush administration should apply pressure on both sides to stop the Palestinian suicide bombings in Israeli civilian areas and to promote a "rapid withdrawal of Israeli troops from the West Bank.'· Bush later twice called for the immediate withdrawal of Israeli troops from Palestinian areas, but Israeii Prime Minister Ariel Sharl)J1 defied the requcs>t. The L:.S. president also dispatcheJ Se.:rel"r~ of State Colin Powcllto the 1\liddk East to negotiate peace.

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Maureen in the ABC' series As well as being the movie's "Nothing Sacred," and Jesuit Fastar, Williams produced "The ther William Cain, who created the series.

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MORGAN FREEMAN and Ashley Judd star in a scene from the movie "High Crimes."

See Movie Capsules below. (CNS photo from 20th Century Fox and Regency Enterprises)

CNS Movie Capsules ''The Cat's Meow" (Lions Gate) Airy retelling ofthe 1924 weekend on board William Randolph Hearst's yacht where the jealous publisher (Edward Herrmann) shot at Charlie Chaplin (Eddie Izzard), whom he suspected of romancing his mistress, actress Marion Davies (Kirsten Dunst), but instead gravely injures a film producer (Cary Elwes). Commenting on the power of wealth and status in Hollywood, director Peter Bogdanovich fashions an intriguing narrative from the supposed events of th~ infamous weekend with opulent costume and

set designs as well as colorful characters. A sexual encounter, some violence, fleeting nudity, brief drug use and sporadic profanity. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops classification is A-III - adults.

The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 - parents are strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. ''High CriInfs" (20th Century Fox) Disappointing courtroom drama in which an ex-Marine (Jim Caviezel) stands accused of murdering civilians in EI Salvador

while his attorney wife (Ashley Judd) and a disgraced former Ma.: rine (Morgan Freeman) dig to unearth a cover-up that could prove the accused's innocence. Although sleekly directed by Carl Franklin, the suspense falters amid cliches in the final half-hour. Intermittent violence and a brief sexual situation.

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops classification is A-III adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 - parents are strongly cautioned.

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

Sexual abuse and the ,Church: An interview with Frederick S. Berlin, M.D., Ph.D. Executive Editor's note: The followingisthesecondin~taIlmerit

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Q. Is there a relationship between sex abuse and alcohol and! or drug abuse?

A. Alcohol and drug abuse does not cause one to become involved sexually with a child. On the other hand, if one is already vulnerable because of an attraction to youngsters and then takes an intoxicating substance which will impair judgment and lower inhibitions, it's like ' throwing gasoline on a fire.

Q. Can stress turn one to abuse?

A. Yes. We talk about the triggers that heighten the urges that people experience, and just as an alcoholic may drink to feel better ' when under stress, someone who has sexual difficulties may tum to sex to feel good during stress or depres' sion or even boredom. Part of the 'treatment is to teach people about these triggers -either internal states, such as stress or boredom, or externat situations, such as spending time in the presence of youngsters --'which can, heighten urges.

Q. Do sex abusers feel guilty?

A. Many sex abusers feel guilty once they begin to appreciate the harm that they've caused. When people have strong cravings and satisfying those cravings, ispleasur-

able, people often rationalize. They opinion, in a very critical fashion. , might go in for a number of years, can't be objective. They convince Q. Do you find that this ap- before it ultimately comes to a conclusion. themselves it isn't really going to plies to priest abusers as well?

Q. Are abusers attracted to the be that harmful. In treatment, when A. Yes. We also have to be carewe confront these folks and force ful about what we mean by abuse. priesthood, and if so, why?

A. I don't know of any actual them to look objectively to see that All of it is wrong, but if, for exthey've betrayed trust, that they've ample, the pattern of the individual evidence that abusers are attracted caused pain and suffering, that is to pick up teen-age prostitutes to the priesthood. There's been they've asked children to keep se- standing on street corners three speculation that perhaps some people crets from their families, that fami- times a week and this has been go- who are having a difficult time in lies have been deceived and injured, ing on for to years, that adds up to dealing with sexual feelings deceive we see, in many cases but not all, literally thousands of victims. How- themselves into thinking that it wi\) tremendous guilt and remorse and ever, that is not the same as intro- become a non-issue ifthey take vows an actual horror about themselves ducing a naive child into sexual of celibacy and become priests. I suppose that's possible. On the other and the kinds ofproblems that they activity. have caused.

Q. Talking about introducing hand, I don't know of any evidence Q.At what age do abusers start the naive person into sexual ac- that shows iuo be the case that there's a higher prevalence of conditions tivity, how does this start? abusing children?

A. People who are attracted to A. It usually evolves insidiously such as pedophilia within the priestchildren often become aware of and can go on for some time. The hood than outside of it.

Q. Do you have an idea about it a,t quite a young age, about the common misperception about time most of us become aware of people who become sexually in- what percentage ofabusers are in certain attractions. Then it takes volved with children is that they are the priesthood as compared to a while before any of us ulti- just pretending to care in order to other professions, even in the genmately acts on those attractions. get at them sexually. In most cases, eral population? , A. There is no good data either Most priests that I've seen have it's really quite different. The priest begun to act on these attractions or whoever tends to have a genuine from the general population or from by the time they're in their early affection for the c~ild and is inter- the priesthood about numbers of 20s or certainly their mid-20s. ested in them in ways that would pedophiles or people who have a vulQ. How many victims does an otherwise be quite positive. Then, nerability that increases their risk to abuser usually have? sadly, because they feel sexually . children. The issue ofsexuality, parA. We can't give,a single answer tempted and act on those tempta- ticularly of people who may have to that. I have Seen the entire spec- tions, what otherwise might have unusual kinds ofsexual cravings, has trum from abusers who have had been a healthy and positive relation- been one that society has tended to contacts with literally hundreds of ship becomes a damaging .one. So it sweep under the carpet. Getting that children to those who had contact usually involves getting to know the data is terribly important, but as of with one child and never repeated child over a period of several weeks now I know of no systematic surit. So any statistics that say that all or even months, gradually progress- veys that would allow us to come to abusers victimize either a very low ing from a non-sexual to a sexual any firm conclusions.

Part three of this interview will number or a very high number of relationship and then, once it bechildren need to be looked at, in my comes sexualized, in some cases, it run in next week's Anchor. ,

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THEANCHOR-DioceseofFall River-Fri., April 12,2002 ties and her depth of knowledge of the English language always made me look good.

"I was ordained a priest in 1960 came to The Anchor in 1967 and started my op-ed piece 'The Mooring.' Actually, Hugh·Golden invited me to write and got me started."

Msgr. Moore came on board as editor of the diocesan paper in 1977.

Prior to that there had been several changes in editors after Father Shalloo had resigned in . 1975 including Father Edward J. Byington, who served briefly, and later Father John R. FoIster, who had been at the paper for more than 20 years, was the interim editor.

In the 25th anniversary edition in 1982, FoIster described those days of getting the paper out: ANCHOR STAFFERS meet at Leary Press in Fall River in this 1979 photo. From left: Rosann "In all the hectic happenings Patota, circulation; Patricia McGowan, editorial; Rosemary Dussault, advertising; Father John of each day, The Anchor staff at-

tempts to bring meaning and value to the whirlwind of daily history, anxious tensions, crying needs. It attempts in all this busy loudness and echo to make clear the Church's constant effort to explain, to unify and to give spirit."

At the same time the diocese establiShed its Office of Communications and then Father Moore, who was also the director of the COlltinued all page /3

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Father John Lawlor, a Maryknoll per, and it became a second home Edmond Rego. for Anchor staffers and personPhotographers included Jack missionary serving in Lima, Peru.

Any history of The Anchor has nel who did the paste up of the Smith, Edward .Rosa, Ernest columns of stories printed out on Torchia, Hugo Poisson, Ron to acknowledge the late Rosemary . a Linotype as was the science of Baptista, and Dominican Sister Dussault. She was already at the helm of the planning of the newsGertrude Gaudette. the time.

Black and white photos were The predecessor of the current paper months before the first iseither processed onto metal plates "Steering Points" was called "The sue hit the streets. Her title at the or cast in lead from hard fabri- Parish Parade" and offered activi- time was business and advertiscated matrix molds provided by ties of parishes stretching from ing manager. But she was much Easton to Fall River and then out more than that, wearing many hats the news services. and working long hours in circuThe early editions contained a to Cape Cod and the Islands. mix of local stories and photos as School news was featured lation, production, advertising, well as a heavy concentration on weekly in "Spotlighting Our personnel, and bookkeeping to get The Anchor known and read by national and international stories Schools." '.

The first edition reported that Catholics in the region. offered by the then-N.C.W.C. When Msgr. John 1. Regan left News Service, forerunner of 10 of the parishes in the diocese today's Catholic News Service, on had already exceeded the quotas in 1989 after 15 years as the fithe teletype. established for them by The nancial administrator of the paAmong the national writers Anchor's circulation department. per, Bishop Daniel A. Cronin ap~ was Bishop Fulton J. Sheehan Within a month The Anchor re- pointed Dussault as general manwith his weekly "God Love You" ceived its first foreign SUbscrip- ager. For more than 44 years she column; F. J. Sheed with theol- tion, from New Bedford native made this vehicle of evangelization her dedicated career. ogy issues for the laity; "At When Dussault died in Our House" by Mary March, 200 I after a battle Tinley Daly; labor news with cancer, the newspaper

by Msgr. George G. had advanced in circulaHiggins; "Sport Chatter" tion and style - and into with Jack Kineavy; and a color -'as she added feapotpourri by Joseph A. ture writers, veteran ediBreig. tors and skilled production On the local scene, technicians.

Miss McGee Winner ofIn 1982, she received fered her weekly, "Spotthe Thomas R. Brennan lighting Our Schools"; Memorial Award for ExFather John P. Cronin and cellence from the CathoFather Stephen J. Downey lic Major Markets Newswere regular contributors. paper Association at the John T. Crowley was an annual Catholic Press Asoriginal staff reporter unsociation convention in til his death in 1978, and --...;.. Scottsdale, Ariz.

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The success of The Anchor, he OXFORD, England (CNS) _ A duct of religi<;lUs ri~uals takes place said, "is because of our staff. It is small, but everyone has their own' , Catholic priest in Spain has become in an atmosphere ofprayer," he said. niche and each one is very dedi- the first to install jamming devices The priest said the ringing of cated in so many ways. Today the 'in his church after parishioners com- phor:tes had "caused chaos and seriChurch cannot advance without plained that Masses were being "re- ously disturbed the atmosphere of the work of its laity and we must duced to chaos" by the constant ring- meditation and concentration." continue to enforce that every day ing of mobile phones. we continue with God's work."

"Of course, I've nothing against Currently Dave Jolivet of Fall mobile phones _ I understand River is the editor of The Anchor. they're useful gadgets, which are HEATING, INC. A native of Fall River, he is an needed for work and urgent mesSales and Service award-winning sports writer and sages," said Father Francisco Llopis, for Domestic and Industrial Oil Burners editor, and produces and lays out rector of the parish in the southeastthe pages of the diocesan weekly. em Spanish town of Morairan.

508-995-1631 A former writer for a business "But when I tum on this block2283 ACUSHNET AVENUE newspaper and correspondent at The ing system, I can be sure the conNEW BEDFORD Fall River Herald News, he joined The Anchor in 1994 and after two years left to become a writer and then sports editor of The Taunton at a Reasonable Price Daily Gazette. He returned to The Let us quote your auto & homeowners Anchor in 1998 as' production manager and his feature sports col"WE GIVE AUTO DISCOUNTS" umn, "My View From the Stands" has become a favorite with readers. He was named editor ,by CENTERVILLE INSURANCE Bishop O'Malley in September AGENCY, INC. IN THIS 1978 photo, Bishop Daniel A. Cronin, right, and 2001.

Mrs. Barbara M. Reis of "Steve" - "Jay" - "Kevin" Father John F. Moore, editor, examine the "new" Extel tele259 'Pine St., Centerville " 508-775-0005 printer, designed to speed the flow of news from National Somerset is the newspaper's bu~i颅 Catholic News Service. Today, The Anchor receives it's vvire ness manager, overseeing circulation, billing, advertising and copy and photos via the Internet. (Anchor file photo) PRACTICE THE DEVOTION OF- THE FIRST SATURDAYS, subscriptions, to name just a few AS REQUESTED BY OUR LADY OF FATIMA of her many responsibilities. She Continuedfrom page JJ place and cited him as Editor of has been in The Anchor's busiOn December 10,1925, Our Lady appeared to Sister Lucia permanent diaconate, was named the Year in the annual Catholic ness office for 19 years. (seer of Fatima) and spoke these words: "Announce in my to direct that office too.

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Mike Gordon of Attleboro is name that I promise to assist at the hour ofdeath with the graces necessary for the salvation oftheir souls, all those who on the first "I made 'The Mooring' the Sitting behind his desk and the principal staff writer and phoSaturday of five consecutive months shall: name of my editorial column and overlooking North Park, Msgr. tographer and maintainer of the 1. Go to confession; 2. Receive Holy Communion; 3. Recite the Pat McGowan was outstanding in Moore reflected that The Anchor newspaper's vast archives. He has Rosary (5 decades); and 4. Keep me company for 15 minutes while making it read well," he said. is in a new stage of development reported on many of the diocese's meditating on the 15 mysteries ofthe Rosary, with the intention of "How does one write an editorial "with our new editor, Dave principal events since 1997, inmaking reparation to me." each week? With being a parish Jolivet. I feel the paper will becluding World Youth Day in Rome In a spirit of reparation, the above conditions are each to be priest (pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann taking on a new look. It has a in 2000. preceded by the words: "In reparation for the offenses Seton Palish, North Falmouth) I good, 45-year track record, and Deacon Jim Dunbar of committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary:' have to set a Monday morning we've enjoyed some wonderful Tiverton, R.I., is the news ediConfessions may be made during 8 days before or after the deadline for myself. Once I get an times. We can't say enough about tor. He is retired fro'm The Fall first Saturday, and Holy.Communion may be received at idea I can take off with it. Some- Rosemary Dussault."

River Herald News where he either the morning or evening Mass on the first Saturday. times it goes smoothly, sometimes, While there is so much more served for 45 years as political it is agony. It depends on inter- The Anchor can do, there are also reporter and editor and, was the ruptions.- To write one nee,ds a necessary limits. Many people city editor. He was also a writer good Latin as well as an English send in articles and series but and editor at the Providence Visidictionary, a good thesaurus, acopy there are constraints of adver- tor. A permanent deacon in the of the documents of Vatican II and tising and space Msgr. Moore Diocese of Providence, he is as'The Catechism of the Catholic said. signed to Jesus Saviour Parish in "Yet we've done much to ad-' Newport, R.I. Church,' and the Bible."

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OFFICER JOE Rita from the New Bedf~rd Police Department and "Eddie Eagle" visited with students. in grades one to four at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, New Bedford, to teach them about gun safety. The officer instructed them what to do if they ever come across . a gun at home or at a friend's home.

EASTER GIFT - This spring, members of the Bishop .

FeehanHigh School Campus Ministry Team made and distrib-. . REUNION - 1952 graduates oftheformer Msgr. Coyle High School and the former St. uted more th~n 200 Easter b~sket~ to children at St: Vincent's' - Mary's High School in Taunton, along with 1977 graduates of Coyle and Cassidy' ~i9.h SchC:>01 Home, Fall River. They were filled with crayons, colonng books, there celebrated recently with the current student body. Seated are, Virginia Smith toys,. tooth~rushe,~ ~nd candy., Se.ni.or Brenna Di~n called the Higginbotham, Marjorie Nichols Gilbert and Patricia Casey Tranter; and ~tanding, Coyle a.nd service project a sign of God s divine presence.

- Cassidy Headmaster Dennis Poyant, Anne Marie Souza, Ellen Valentine Hanson, LUCille Carrier Grundy, Joan Owens Ross, Jean Adams Freiday, Joan Kelly ~eonard, Michael Scanlon, Carlin Lynch and Jack Bermingham. . .

â&#x20AC;˘ HEADMASTER DENNIS Poyant of Coyle and Cassidy High School, Taunton, celebrates with Sister Mary Catherine Burns after the school received notification from ¡the New England Association of Schools and Colleges of it's continued accreditation. Sister Burns worked on the school's selfstudy. This was her third accreditation process.

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SEMINARIAN ROBBIE Lepage teaches a liturgy class. to middle school students at St. Anne's School, Fall River.

Here he speaks about the vestments worn during Mass.

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McNamee to become Bishop Connollyprincipal

Students take parish on Lenten journey FALL RIVER - Religious education students knew the gift of God, and who it is that is saying at Sacred Heart Parish spent the weeks before to you, give me a drink, you would have asked Lent learning about the ministry of Jesus. As it Him, and He would give you living water." The began they learned about his single-mindedness students saw how powerfully she was affected in serving God and through a special project they by Jesus and her dramatic change of heart. took parishioners and themselves on a Lenten They were made aware that Jesus poured himjourney. . self out to us even while dying with the water Students created a display for the altar of Sa- and blood that flowed from His side said Sister cred Heart Parish that has running water, plants, Ready. "Water was brought to the well, for we sand and stands as a reminder of Jesus' own Lenten are to be living water," she added. journey (photo on page On the fourth Sunday, one). It is topped by a students heard the story of cross containing relics of 'Tears came to my eyes when I first the blind inan Bartimaeus. the true cross and the saw it completed," said Holy Union During Mass students whole creation stands brought up candles, bearof the Sacred Hearts Sister Eugenia ing witness to the light of well over IO-feet tall.

"Tears came to my Margaret Ready. "I think this project Christ. They were told to eyes when I first saw it is something that the students will re- realize that we can all be completed," said Holy member for the rest of their lives. It blind to the needs of othUnion of the Sacred will stand out. It's been important for ers and that Jesus ·wants us to open our eyes and see.

Hearts Sister Eugenia Plants symbolize new Margaret Ready. "I think our children and families." life and during the homthis project is something ily following the story of that the students will remember for the rest of their lives. It will stand Lazarus being raised from the dead, Father out. It's been important for our children and fami- Cambra reminded students and parishioners that they should be rooted in faith so that they may lies."

The project was masterminded by Father rise with Christ. Plants became the next piece of Raymond Cambra who presented it to teachers the growing display in Sacred Heart Church and of the religious education classes. Seen as a way being St. Patrick's Day Sister Ready noted that to observe Lent with greater fullness, students of many of the gifts were shamrock plants. the CCD classes who attended the 10 a.m. Mass Sister Ready said she and many of the parishon Sundays worked on the project culminating ioners were moved when they saw the completed display on Easter Sunday. in its unveiling Easter Sunday.

One man reflected that he could just sit in Symbolizing the trip to the desert, sand was the first contribution brought to the mountain by front of the display all day and meditate. Others each person who approached the altar. The sand were in awe. was placed inside of a brick lined area the first The parish joined other Catholic churches week of Lent. across the world in complete darkness until the As one journeys on the path of Christian liv- Gloria of the Mass of the Resurrection. When ing, one can be overcome by difficulties, trials the blazing lights of Sacred Heart were finally and hardships and that is why students in the sec- turned on they revealed a desert that bloomed, ond week choose to leave rocks at the display on water that flowed and a project completed rethe second Sunday of Lent. Sister explained that flected Sister Ready. "It was proof that Christ people are advised to travel lightly and that the has risen," she added.

Sister Ready said that through the many hours rocks of sin often prevent people from moving of the project "the children taught us. I'm deforward.

In the third week of Lent, students reflected lighted all this came to be and very proud of our on Jesus' words to the Samaritan woman "If you students."

FALL RIVER - James A. McNamee, who has served as associate superintendent and superintendent ofschools in the Fall River diocese for the past 10 years, will become principal of Bishop Connolly High School in Fall River.

Bishop Sean O'Malley, OFM Cap., announced his appointment of McNamee to that position to the school's faculty at a meeting at the school Wednesday. McNamee will 'begin his term as principal on July I, 2002, at the end of the cunent school year.

"Given his many years in alI levels ofeducation, from teacher to guidance director, from an assistant high school principal to superintendent of schools, Jim McNamee will come to the helm of Bishop Connolly High welI prepared to lead faculty and students in making afine school an even stronger one," Bishop O'MalIey said in announcing his appointment.

"It would be hard to find anyone more committed to the ideals of Catholic education and to the schools in this diocese than Jim," continued the bishop. "I am confident that his dedication, experience and enthusiasm for this new challenge make him the right person for the principalship of Bishop Connolly High School at this time."

In his remarks Bishop O'MalIey also extended his gratitude to outgoing principal Anthony Nunes for his leadership at the school during his seven-year tenure. In September he will return to teaching at another high school in the diocese.

McNamee has served in Central Office Administration for the Catholic School Office since 1992. He was associate superintendent of schools from 1992-94 and superintendent of schools since then. As superintendent, he is· responsible for the oversight of the four high schools, two middle schools and 23 elementary

schools in the Diocese of Fall River.

Previous to this, he served for eighteen years at Bishop Stang High School as teacher, guidance counselor, guidance director and assistant principal for Curriculum and Guidance.

In commenting on his appointment as principal, McNamee said he is "looking forward to the challenge ofworking at Bishop ConnolIy High School."

He went on to reflect on the history and work of the high schools in the diocese.

"AlI of our high schools have a charisma that is unique to them.

When Bishop James L. Connolly started building regional high schools, he began with Bishop Stang High School in Dartmouth, staffed by the Sisters of Notre Dame; next Bishop Feehan High School in Attleboro, staffed by the Sisters of Mercy; then Bishop Cassidy High School, Taunton, staffed by the Holy Union Sisters, which combined with Monsignor Coyle High School, staffed by the Holy Cross Brothers, to become Coyle and Cassidy High School; and finally the 'Jewel' of the diocese- Bishop Connolly High School, staffed by the Jesuits. 'We are dwarfs on the shoulders of giants' - we have wonderful traditions to emulate and follow."

He is a graduate of Boston College, Bridgewater State College and .has done extensive graduate study in religious education at St. Louis University; guidance counseling at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and further theological studies at the Pontificio lstituto Di Spiritualita Del Teresianum in Rome, Italy.

He has been married for 28 years to Arlene Anuda McNamee and they have two children-Aaron James and Julie Marie - who will both graduate from colIege in May of this year.

Keeping faith today Bv AMvWELBORN CAlliOUC NEWS SERVICE

Over the past few months, you, like everyoneelse, probably have been really shocked and dismayed by the almost-daily news about some priests being revealed as sexual predators.

It has distressed you, upset you and made you angry. It probably has embanassed you, as well, as you've had to talk about this to your non-Catholic friends and explain that no, not all Catholic priests are molesting kids.

Hardly any of them are, as a matter of fact.

There's no reason to condemn all priests or all Catholics as bad because of the actions of a very few.

But still. You find yourself wondering about this anyway. How docs this make any sense at all? Jesus promised he'd be with the Church always. He said he was sending the Spilit to guide the Church and its leaders. Church is

supposed to be a safe place, a place where God is in charge.

So how can this kind of thing happen?

Forget explaining it to your p friends. How can you explain this to yourself? ··n~:i It's a tough question. It's especially tough when III/~I~~. you're young and full of that great idealism and hope that marks a kid like you.

Let's see if we can sort this out a bit.

You're light, you know. Jesus did promise to be with the Church until the end of time.

And he is. To know how true this is, all you need to do is think for a minute - and think beyond the headlines about the scandals.

Think of all the wonderful people you know from your church. All the catechists who've been so great, the youth ministers,

the people who work so hard on Sunday liturgies and all the scores of people - maybe even people in your own family - who sac. . rifice time and other things to help the needy. All beCom.-ng cause they love Jesus and want to share that love with of others, as he's directed all of us to do.

«I Of course Jesus is there.

And most important, Jesus is present in the prayer of the Church - in the sacraments, especially the Euchatist. Jesus is there, loving and sharing his grace, no matter what we're doing.

Jesus is there.

But the Church is a human institution. It's hard sometimes to figure out how all of that works together - the divine and the human elements of the Church - but it remains the truth. Just as Jesus was fully divine and fully

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human, just as the Bible is an interweaving of divine truth told in limited human words, so is the Church that is his body a mixture of the human and the divine.

And human beings can do terrible things.

Even if they're in positions of authority in the church, they remain human beings who can use their free will to do evil just as easily as they can to do good.

It's something similar to the way things are in a family. If one member of the family is a chronic liar, for example, that doesn't mean the entire family is dishonest by association.

The Church is a similar kind of family.

The evil actions of a few hUit us all, and we're called to be in solidatity and prayer for the victims of this evil. But the evil of a few doesn't discredit the faith of the rest of us.

And faith is a very important thing to have, especially in times like these.

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Serra Club news

Attleboro , The Attleboro Serra Club held several meetings recently. Christopher Servant, principal of Bishop Feehan High School, was guest speaker at one of them and spoke of his role at the schoo!. He cited the academics, athletics and spirituality of the school and how all lead to the higher education of its students.

Father Craig Pregana, director of vocations..spoke about the promotion of vocations and howit is ,everybody's business. Father : Pregana emphasized the importance ofdaily prayer for vocations by club members and the community.

Father Bmce Neylon, pastor of St. Mary's Church, Seekonk, was also a recent guest sp~aker andremin'isced about his memorable experiences en route to the priesthood.

Dominican Father Stanley Azaro, a professor of theology at Providence College, described his sixyear tour ofduty in Lithuania for his Dominican order. ,The Attleboro chapter can be contacted through P.O. Box 1015, North Attleboro, MA .Q2761.

'New Bedford ,Serra Club Vice President Timothy Mitchell recently gave a voca, tions program presentation, including a showing of the video "God's Cal!."

The tape is produced to be

shown to young men and women who feel that they may be called to the priesthood or religious life.

The club has several of these tapes available and can be borrowed by pastors, parish. vocation committees or high schools.

It lasts 30 minutes. For more information call John Hoyle at 508-993-9179. ' The Serra's also have a video entitled "Charged with the Grandeur 'of God," which focuses on how the priest discerns his role and the deep joy and conviction that he finds in devoting his life to Christ 'and the Church.

Vocations Director Father Craig Pregana was guest speaker at a recent meeting and he spoke on the status ofthe vocations program. Currently 26 men are in various stages of forll)ation including Rev. Mr. Jeffery Cabral who will be ordained this" June.

Father Pregana distribuied copies of the new booklet "Holy Hour, for Vocations," to Serra Club members.and also spoke on the Third Continental Congress on Vocations in North America scheduled' for April 18-21 in Mon.treal, Canada.

At ,the conclusion of the congress, a holy hour will be held at 3 p.m. in St. Mary's Cathedral, Fall River, and around the worldin celebration of World Day of Prayer for Vocations.

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ACIES CEREMONY of the Legion of Mary held in March at St. Mary's Cathedral in Fall River, marked the 50th anniversary, of the Legion and its praesidiums in .the Fall , River diocese. Among those making personal rededications at the historic event were, from left, ·Jacqueline. Genior, President There,sa Tousignant, Lillian Fernandes, Sacred Hearts Father Matthew Sullivan,the Legion's spiritual director; Geneva Viveiros and Deborah Meggison. (Photo courtesy of Father Barry Wall) ,

Miss ,Amer.ica 2001 says she 'made M,ass a prioritY'duri'ng her reign

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title, could see a crowd of People waii competition. gathered on the sidewalk seeking auUpon learning this information, ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - When tographs and said to herself: "Oh . the girls were insistent that "Miss Angela Perez Baraquio was Lord, help me.'"

Angie," or "Coach Angie:'·as they '1 wouldn't have gotten through' called her, should try again. crowned Miss America 2001 she was told she could do whatever she this year without prayer:' she said in Baraquio was reluctantbut wanted a recent address to the 12,000 Catho- to be a good role model, so she comwanted.

"Tomorrow's Sunday, can I go to lie educators attending the National peted and won first mnner-up.

Her students were relentless.

Mass?" she asked, and then added Catholic Educational Association that, as a Catholic, she would like to convention in Atlantic City. Baraquio "Coach, you were so close, you have also was in town last September to to'do it again," they told her. attend Mass every Sunday. ' .

The gym teacher agreed, saying Baraquio was told that no one crown Miss America 2002. had ever made that request before, She proved she was not only ~t it would be her-last time, and the rest but the pageant.officials would work home in the location, but also with is history. her audience as someone who atIn the course, of her year as Miss it out.

So the next morning, while still tended Catholic schools and taught America, Baraquio promoted charin Atlantic City, site of the. annual , for one year at a Catholic school in acter education, speaking o,n the is. competition, the newly crowned Hawaii before her competition. sue in countless forums and even While:she was the athletic direc- working with U.S. senators in draft- ' Miss America. Went to Mass along with her entourage of nine people. ' tor and gym teacher at Holy Farriily ing legislation fqr character educa. While she was sitting in the pew, Catholic Academy in Honolulu, tion funding.

Baraquio said, she asked God for some of her students inspired· In a nutshell, she said 'character courage, strength and guidance for· Baraquio to compete in the Miss 'education is \'knowing about what's 'right, caring about what's right and the upcoming year, saying she didn't Hawaii pageant. . . She had advised some eighth doing what's right," which she acknow w~y she won the title but that she wU!1ted to use the platfmin to grade girls, to try out for the basket- knowledged were "a lot of traits we serve oihers. , ' .' ball team even thoug~ they were believe as Catholics."

At that moment, she said; she felt afraid they would not make it.

"You're already doing this," she "overwhelmed by God's love and so . "Y~:)U try to give .advice and it told the Catholic edpcators. But she· humbled and so blessed.", comes back to you," Baraquio told 'also challenged them not to "fall into , .After Mass was over, strains of " the audience of teachers. the trap of just teaching and not . "'Here she comes, Miss America" The students asked her ifshe had modeling Jesus Christ" and encourcould be heard coming from organ. ever tried out for something and aged thein to stay motivated and to Baraquio, not yet ready for all the .didri't get it, and Baraquio told them help new teache~. ,attention that came with her new how she hadn't won the Miss Ha-

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FATHER CRAIG A. Pregana, director of the Diocesan Vocations Office" and Dorothy Curry, diocesan chairman of the Church. Commission of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, have announced a Holy' Hour for Vocations to take place at St. Mary's Cathedral, Fall'R,iver on April 21 at 3 p.m.

The event, being coordinated in all the diocesan deaneries, is sponsored by the Vocations Office and the DCCW. Light refreshments will be served in St. Mary's School following the event. For more information, call the Vocations Office at 508-675-1311.

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many, where he spent'mos't of his life, simply because he could not face packing and unpacking all of his books.

Also during the interview, the cardinal warned against identifying' Islam with terrorism in the wake of the September II terrorist attacks in the United States.

"We should on the one hand return to ollr values ancl identify

ourselves more strongly with our Christian history, and on the other hand we should help the Islamic world to bring its positive, nonterrorist history back into focus," he said. ' Asked about relations with Judaism, he said a distinction should be drawn between relations with Israel and with the Jews in general.

"Israel is not simply a theological construct, it is a state, and, a secular state at that," he said, "and it should be judged on ~hat basis."

"We are on the road to understanding anew that Jews have their special historical mission and that Christians and Jews are related to one another in a positive way," he said. .