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AT LAST Saturday's ordination of Craig A. Pregana, from left, at the climactic moment of ordination, Bishop Daniel A. Cronin imposes his hands on the new priest's head; Father Pregana gives his first priestly'blessing to the bishop; with his family, from left, his father, Arthur C. Pregana; Msgr. John J.

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Oliveira; Father Pregana; his brother, David Pregana, a seminarian who served at the ordination; the bishop; Jeffrey Souza, his sister's fiance, partially hidden by bishop's crozier; Mrs. Pregana; his sister, Gail Pregana. (GaudeUe photos)

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Trip showcases ecumenism

By Catholic News Service VADSTENA, Swedl:n (CNS) - Pope John Paul n's travels through five Nordic countries became an ecumenical "Tale of Two Cities," showing th,: different attitudes in Catholic-Lutherai\ relations.

At Roskilde, Denmark, the ecumenical service was cold and dry.

The Lutheran bishops did not mention the pope's presence, and they nixed the idea of a papal speech in the cathedral, resting pla<:e of Denmark's Lutheran kings and queens. . In Uppsala, Sweden, the ceremony was warm and live:ty. In the cathedral, resting place of Swed-

en's St. Erik, the medieval monarch who symbolizes national unity, the pope spoke and embraced his Lutheran host, Archbishop Bertil Werkstrom.

Catholic-Lutheran relations were a major dimension in the June 110 trip to Norway, Iceland, Finland, Denmark and Sweden. Lutheranism is the dominant religion in those countries, and the region has almost one-third of the world's 70 million Lutherans. It was the first papal trip to an overwhelmingly Lutheran area.

For Vatican officials the success or failure of the pope's ecumenical travels is measured by the climate

it creates, since a pastoral visit does not allow time for substaritive theological dialogue and must be limited to outlining agreements and difficulties.

In the Nordic countries the climate was unstable. In Sweden, Finland and Iceland the weather was generally good, while darkened' clouds hung over Denmark and Norway.

In all countries, the pope and the Lutheran bishops frankly listed major differences between the two churches, including: .

- Attitudes toward Martin Luther, founder of Lutheranism Turn to Page Six

SMiLING NUNS. greet pope in Copenhagen, Denmark, the next to last country he visited on his pilgrimage throltlgh five Nordic countries. (CNS-UPljReuters photo)

Vicars named

Bishop Daniel A. Cronin has priestly assignment,of Father Craig announced that he has acceded to A. Pregana, who will become P~l­ the request of Msgr. Luiz G. Men- rochial vicar at St. John the Evandonca, vicar general of the Fall gelist parish, Attleboro, where he River diocese since 1971, to be served as a transitional deacon. relieved of that post due to declin- The assignment is. effective June 28. ing health, effective June 28.

Msgr. Henry T. Munroe, who will become pastor of St. Thomas Responsibilities Listed More parish, Somerset, on June The responsibilities of a vicar 28, will succeed Msgr. Mendonca general and of episcopal vicars are as vicar general, effective July I. outlined in the Code of Canon The bishop also announced ap- Law. pointment of episcopal vicars for - A vicar general is appointed by the Attleboro-Taunton, Fall River- the diocesan bishop, whom hI: New Bedford and Cape Cod and assists in governance of the entirt~ Islands vicariates. diocese. There is normally only Msgr. Daniel F. Hoye will serve one vicar general in a diocese, in the Attleboro-Taunton area; unless it is of exceptional size or Msgr. Oliveira in Fall River-New has a very large number of in·· Bedford; and Msgr.-Smith in Cape habitants.

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Episcopal vicars, also appointed The episcopal vicar appoint- by the bishop, have the responsi-· ments are effective July I for a bilities of a vicar general in a three-year period. A vicar general determined section of a diocese or serves at the pleasure of the dioce- in. a certain type of business or san bishop and his power expires if over the faithful of a determined the episcopal see becomes vacant.

Also announced was the first Turn to Page Three

MSGR. MENDONCA

MSGR. MUNROE

AT DEDICATION of addition to Harold K. Hudner Oncology Center, from left, Bishop Daniel A. Cronin, attended by, from left, Rev. John R. FoIster; pastor of St. Anne's parish; Msgr. John J. Oliveira, diocesan chancelIpr; and Rev. David M. Andrade, hospital chaplain, blesses new equipment:

Atty. Hudner kindles eternal flame, a symbol of hope and healing, that will burn at the center's entrance; bishop with Dr. Peter J. Deckers, keynote speaker for the event. (Gaudette photos)

St. Ann'e's Hospital dedicates addition to Hudner Oncology Center By. Marcie Hickey Inclement weather did not 'dampen the spirits of the staff, patients, and friends of St. Anne's Hospital in Fall River as they gathered on June 7 "In Celebration of Life" to dedicate a new addition to the Harold K. Hudner Oncology Center.

Since its opening in 1985, the facility has been !l comprehensive regional cancer center, providing radiation, surgery and chemotherapy treatments to patients wlio once would have had to travel to Boston or Providence for care.

With its addition, the center now houses two linear accelerators, which emit X~rays that painlessly destroy cancer cells at onethird to one-halfthe cost of surgery.

In 1988 alone, St. Anne's administered 12,000 radiation treatments and the addition of the new, more ~ophisticated linear accelerator will enable the facility to accommodate approximately 80 patients per day - an increase of 50 percent - and will decrease waiting time for treatment. Added space in waiting and examining rooms also contributes to the increased capacity.

Preceding the blessing and dedication ceremonies was a Mass at neighboring St. Anne's Church celebrated by Bishop Daniel A..

Cronin. Readers were hospital staff members Richard Hellwig, M.D.; Sr. Mary Margaret Mello, O.P.; Simon Kim, M.D.; and Eileen Antonelli, R.N. Music was directed

by Madeleine Grace with Normand Gingras as organist, Elaine Nadeau as cantor and Tobias Monte on trumpet. Choristers were from area parishes.

In his homily, Bishop Cronin commended the hospital staff and physicians for their integration of modern medicine and science with concern for the emotional and spiritual well-being of patients.

He described cancer patients as people "chosen to be saints" and asked to suffer, causing both themselves and those who love them to wonder why. At St. Anne's, the Dominican Sisters of the Presentation who direct the hospital have established an atmosphere for answering that question, said the bishop, pointing out that the answer must lie in faith, and that the suffering of cancer should be viewed in relation to the suffering of Christ.

Health care providers, the bishop continued, become part ofthe saving ministry.of Christ in comfOl;t-

ing, giving solace and alleviating physicians in the nation, he mainpain. In them "the patient can see tains his keen interest in St. Anne's.

Dr. Deckers discussed the imreflected the care of Jesus Christ." portance of St.· Anne's to area and Bishop Cronin encouraged the health care workers to continue. Christian-oriented health care in improving their ability to provide general.

The newly enlarged center, he the best care for the sick. What distinguishes St. Anne's aposto- said, is competitive with any onlate, he concluded, is that "what cology unit in the country and is to be commended for its focus on the we are doing, we are doing in the individual patient. He explained name of Jesus Christ."

Following Mass and blessing of that with expanding technology the center addition by the bishop, and growing medical specializathe dedication speaking program tion, cancer treatment is necessartook place in a nearby tent. The' ily multidisciplinary. An unfortukeynote speaker, addressing the nate result is often that an inCelebration of Life theme, was dividual patient may feel subPeter J. Deckers, M.D., surgery merged in a sea of specialists.

What makes St. Anne's center department head at the University of Connecticut School of Medi- special, Dr. Deckers said, is that one physician becomes the patient's cine and chairman of the Hartford advocate, coordinating treatments Hospital department of surgery. and dealing with him or her reguDr. Deckers recalled his gratilarly. At the same time, educatude, as the father of three and a tional, emotional and spiritual $400-a-month medical resident, at assistance is provided by nurses, being invited to.work on-Saturday dietitians, social workers, support nights at St. Anne's emergency groups and pastoral ministers as room and he noted the influence well as by physicians. the hospital sisters have had upon In conclusion, Dr. Deckers his life. pointed out that there is a long In the 1970s he was among the way to go before cancer is conoriginal consulting physicians at the oncology center. Today, rec- quered. ~·lt is my very strong hope ognized as one of the top cancer that you won't rest on your lau-

rels," he said. "Build on,what you have."

Bishop Cronin spoke briefly at the tent ceremonies, followed by Sister Joanna Fernandes, O.P., provincial superior of the Dominican Sisters, who said it was the community's hope to continue striving "to make visible to each other the invisible God." Mary Ann Rose, M.D., the center's chief of radiation medicine, presented three former patients, Katarina, Cassie and Ricky. Katarina, she said, came to the center in 1980, pregnant with her first child and newly diagnosed with cancer. "This year the child was 9," said Dr. Rose.

Cassie, aided by the center's support group some years ago, has remained one Of its mainstays.

Ricky, treated in 1984 for a tumor pressing on his windpipe,

"was one of the bachelors at the hospital's bachelor auction a while back," reported Dr. Rose.

Other speakers were Fall River Mayor CarltonM. Viveiros; Richard Hellwig, M,D.; and Alan D. Knight, hospital president. Music was provi'ded by the Grace Gospel Music Ministry and harpist Rev. John Evans.

The dedication ceremony was followed by a reception and tours of the oncology center. An "eternal flame" has been placed at its entrance to symbolize the hope it offers.

A special guest of honor at the dedication was Atty. Harold K. Hudner, at 87 the senior member of St. Anne's board of directors..

Asked how he felt about the latest addition to "his" center, he beamed and said "I'm speechless."

But his smile said it all.

Holy Cross jubile~s mark.ed Two Holy Cross Fathers of the Eastern province observed golden anniversaries of priestly ordination earlier this "month at a Mass at Holy Cross Church, South Easton, followed by a banquet.

They are Father Denis Sughrue of North Easton and Father Jerome Lawyer of Our Lady of Good Counsel parish, Brooklyn, N.Y. Father Sughrue, born Feb. 3, 1908, in Cllmbridge, entered the Holy Cross community in. 1932.

He has been director of the Holy Cross Brothers Postulate in North Dartmouth and chaplain for brothers at high schools in Cleveland and in Rochester, N.Y. He was founder and first principal of Father Baker High School, Lackawanna, N. Y. and is a former provincial councilor.

He has worked with Father Patrick Peyton, CSC, of the Family Rosary <;:rusade, both in Albany, N.Y., and in Madrid, Spain. He was a Holy Cross Mission ·Band m~mber for five years and served in parishes in Sandwich, Cohasset and Milton. In retirement, he· re·sides at the Holy Cross Residence in North Easton.

Father Lawler, a native of Dayton, 0., was a prisoner of war in the Philippines during World War II when he was captured en route to a mission assignment in Pakistan. He worked in the Family Rosary Crusade, held administrative offices in the Holy Cross community and has received many awards for work with blacks and Hispanics in the South Bronx.

Pope to Indonesia v ATICAN CITY (NC) - Pope John Paul II, saying he will visit Indonesia this fall, praised the country's "extraordinary increase" in vocations. Speaking to Indonesian bishops, he also discussed inclu~ing Catholic schools, Moslem-Catholic relations and missionaryactivity.

~orrection Msgr. Henry T. Munroe was incorrectly identified as a domestic prelate in last week's issue of The Anchor. He is a prelate of honor, named as such June 30, 1974, by Pope Paul VI. The Anchor regrets the error.

FATHER, FATHER,. FATHER: Father's Day is meaningful for this trio; pictured in front of Sacred Heart Church, Los Angeles. Father Tobias Romero, center, is the father of Fathers Gilbert Romero, left, and Juan Romero, right. Father Tobias, formerly a systems analyst for the CBS television network, entered the seminary in 1971, after the death of his wife. (CNS News)

1986 he was appointed chancellor and vicar for administration.

Msgr. Oliveira is also diocesan director of the Society for the . Propagation of the Faith and diocesan archivist. He is an advocate on the Diocesan Tribunal and a diocesan consultor and a member of the personnel board and the Presbyteral Council. He is also director of the Missionary Cooperative Plan and secretary of the Diocesan Pastoral Council and the Divine Worship Commission.

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'Vicars named for diocese Continued from Page One rite or over certain groups of persons, for example. ethnic groups.

A vicar general and episcopal vicars are to be priests, not less than 30 years of age, holding a doctorate or licentiate in canon law or in theology or at least being truly expert in these disciplines, as well as being recommended by reason of their sound doctrine, integrity, prudence and experience in handling matters.

FATHER John F. Moore, Anchor editor, is the winner 'of third place in the Best Edi-. torial on a National or International Issue section of the annual Catholic Press Association awards program, held in conjunction with the organization's national convention, which took pla~e this year in Ba1timore.

The judges said the editorial, "No Batteries - no Christmas?," "was good because it takes the advertising industry to task for sugge~;ting' that without batteries there can't be Christmas. It makes the reader aware of what one advertiser did to an ~:ssentially religious season."

In 1986 Father Moore merited a first-place award in the contest for an editorial on the dangers of American Catholicism becoming a mainstream church, almost indi:;tinguishable from other forms of worship.

Also at the Baltimore convention, Father Owen F. Campion, associate publisher of Our Sunday Visitor, a national weekly newspaper, received the CPA's St. Francis de Sales Award for outstanding service to the Catholic pres~: in North America.

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In virtue of his office, the vicar general "possesses that executive power in the entire diocese which belongs to the diocesan bishop in law, that is, he possesses the power to place all administrative acts with the exception of those which the bishop has reserved to himself or which in law require the special mandate of the bishop.

"Within the limits of their competency the vicar general and episcopal vicar also possess the habitual faculties granted to the bishop by the Apostolic See as well as the power to execute rescripts [directives], unless other provisions have. been expressly made or unless the diocesan bishop has been chosen to act because of some personal qualification."

Msgr.. Mendonca Msgr. Mendonca is a New Bedford native. He was baptized, ordained and from 1958 to 1962 was associate pastor at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel parish, New Bedford.

After graduating from the former Holy Family High School, also in New Bedford, he prepared for the priesthood at the Seminary of Angra, Terceira, Azores, and was ordained June 10, 1944.

Subsequently he was parochial vicar at Santo Christo parish, Fall River, and at Immaculate Conception and Mt. Carmel, New Bedford, before being named administrator of Our Lady of Health, Fall River, in 1962.

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Msgr. Mendonca was pastor at St. Anthony, East Falmouth; St. Michael, Fall River; and St. John of God, Somerset, before being named to his present pastorate in 1974.

He was appointed vicar general in 1971 and a prelate of honor in 1974. He has been a diocesan consultor since 1976.

In March 1974 the government of Portugal awarded Msgr. Mendonca the Military Order of Christ in recognition of his service to the church and his promotion of Portuguese culture within the Fall River diocese.

Msgr. Oliveira Msgr. Oliveira, born in New Bedford, graduated from that city's Mt. Carmel grammar school and Holy Family High School and prepared for the priesthood at Our Lady of Providence Seminary in Providence and St. Mary's Seminary, Baltimore. . .. Ordained May 20; 1967, he served .at St. John of God parish, Somerset; Mt. Carmel, Seekonk; St. John the ,Baptist, New Bedford; St. Anthony, Taunton; and St. Mary's Cathedral. He was chaplain at the former Mt. St. Mary Academy, Fall River, and at Coyle and Cassidy High School, Taunton. .He was named episcopal secretary in 1972, vice-chancellor in 1976, a papal chamberlain in 1977 and a prelate of honor in 1987. In

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The events in China and Iran during the past two weeks did indeed overshadow the historic visit of Pope John Paul II to Scandinavia. The only way the pope could have got headlines during those tumultuous and turbulent days would have been if he had been the victim of a disaster. Fortunately, this was not the case and he completed his northernjourn~y with very little fanfare.

Possibly it 'was a far more restrained trip than most. Many papal visits have the atmosphere of a three-ring ~ircus. This indeed was true of John Paul's last visit to this country. One remembers that even Mother Nature contributed to the excitement, providing the rain and lightning that led to the abrupt termination of an outdoor Mass in Miami. And there was. excitement to spare on last September's Jri p to Africa, which included a bus hijacking and the the death of six people.

With such precedents, it's no wonder that the 10-day papal visit to the outer fringes of Europe drew so little attention.

That should not be surprising, considering the countries that were visited. Their image is not one of too much excitement.

In fact, collectively they are a rather sober lot. Secular socialism is not only their form of government but has permeated their very being. From cradle to grave, their only worry is paying their taxes.

This being said, even the pope was not likely to rate much attention from the locals. But considering the religious history of Norway, Iceland, Finland, Denmark and Sweden, it's a wonder he was noticed at all. In the aftermath of the Reformation, no geographic area became more anti-Rom~m and anti-Catholic.

Even now there are few places where such feelings still run so deep in the official state church and among the general populace. . , Somehow, in the rather naive American mind, the belief eN/UPI-Reuters photo persisfs that such attitudes no longer characterize governON BEIJING'S AVENUE OF ETERNAL PEACE, UNARMED CIVILIANS FACE TANKS ANi>' ments. Perhaps that is one ofthe reasons we often end up with SOLDIERS OF THE CHINESE PEOPLE'S LIBERATION ARMY mud on our face. .

The papal visit to the Nordic countries was daring and "Peace, peace: and there was no peace." Jer. 6:14 courageous and will in time reap the acclaim of history. It was indeed a breakthrough on the part ofthe Vaticanin its attempt to establish an international presence.

The Catholic population of Scandinavia is almost nonexistent. There are few native Catholics and they are a longsuffering people. Most of the faithful are immigrants, mainly . An armored personnel carrier two purges) should have moved

By Rev. Kevin J. Harrington from economic reformer. to op- can knock down a 30-foot sculpfrom Poland, who came to seek employment. Many others are The turmoil in Beijing has riveted ture of a robed woman raising a political refugees. In a total population of some 23,000,000, the attention of the world. Our pressor of his own people.

He of all people should know torch in a minute, but no amount members of the church are estimated at a mere 250,000. The knowledge of the internal affairs that the slaughter of innocents of force can crush the spirit of of China is minimal and different carries a very high price. Oppres- people longing to be free. It may papal visit was indeed a sign of concern for them.

Media commentators are saying little about the visit, yet it experts have ventured unsuccess- sion is not the natural state of take years, but in the end the fully to predict what the course of humanity, and the young will al- human spirit will prevail. was an important event for both the church and Europe. There events will be. ways be a reminder· to the old of . 'In my own parish work I have is no doubt the pope wanted to create a better understanding While most of the free world that stark truth. . come to know Americans and and a working relationship with the Nordic wor:ld.

The Chinese have always valued Chinese who have studied for years was quick' to condemn the use of Europe is about to change dramatically and the Vatican is at violence to disperse the students age and tradition, but they cannot in each others' lands. The Amerithe cutting edge of the change. Just the actions among the from Tiananmen Square, the re- ignore their brightest and their cans were shocked at how opmembers of the Common Market are a catalyst for far- sponse of the Soviet Union was most courageous students. The pressed Chinese students were and reaching events that will involve the whole world family. From very guarded. During his visit, . septuagenarians and octogenarians how free they themselves were as even Mikhail Gorbachev referred who run China lived through the foreigners in China.. Chinese stuRome to Lapland, no areas are unaffected by current events: to the protesting students as hot- Cultural Revolution in their own dents abroad discovered the free His visit to Scandinavia is a clear indication that the pope heads. recent history, and they certainly spirit of America and were eager' understands this reality and wants the church to be an integral owe their youth a more compas- to tell their countrymen about it.

Obviously, the students' hopes They wanted the best of both part of what is and what will be in the family of man. for reform had been fanned by the sionate response.

As the world watched, the stuworlds:the freedom of America in In short, no man, no nation and no religion can hide from remarkable changes blowing in dents erected a makeshift Statue China. .the Soviet Union wind. history, and our pope knows this.

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The tragic turn of events should be a clear reminder that the Soviet Union and China are not ready to abandon use of Marxist repression as Ii means to perpetuate the status quo. Perhaps Gorbachev's reticence to condemn the Chinese government reflects his own fear that regional conflicts may test his patience and may put him in the international spotlight in a less than flattering manner. Where Deng Xiaoping and Li Peng are today, Gorbachev may be tomorrow! ·It is tragic that Mr. Deng (whose own son was crippled in the Cultural Revolution and who survived

that event as an excuse to condemn the United States for'interfering with Chinese internal affairs.

Significantly, the students were not waving an American flag; they were simply yearning for the freedom enjoyed in almost every other area of the world. The Statue of Liberty, while an American symbol, also has roots with its French donors.

The voice of youth, while sometimes remarkably naive, is dangerous to ignore. This truth was learned the hard way 20 years ago by strong leaders as diverse as Charles de Gaulle and Lyndon Johnson.

was an imitation of the real thing.

What the Chinese called "the goddess of democracy" was the true focal point of their aspirations.

Just as it takes more than a day to sculpt a statue, the Chinese students' h~pes for political freedom and human rights will not' be realized in a day. .

But humanity's God-given freedom is already a spiritual reality.

Our continuing prayer can help bring to' light God's love for the people he has made. And his unconditional love makes us hope that the blessings of freedom will ultimately be realized by every member of the human race.

Fix it, Daddy Readers: Thi~ is the first column I've repellted in ~y 22 years of weekly writing. I am doing so because I've had so many requests for reprints and because there is a new generation of fathers since it first appeared.

"Fix it, Daddy," she lisps at two, showing this god in her life her scraped knee. '

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"Fix it, Daddy,''' she says at four, tearfully prodilcing her broken balloon purchased from the vendor at the parade.

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"Fix it, Daddy," she says at six, struggling with her jacket zipper on her rush out the door to school.

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"Fix it, Daddy," she says at eight, confidently wheeling her dented and lopsided bike toward him as he gets out oil his car after work. >I<

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"Fix it, Daddy," she intones righteously at 10 after coming out loser in il knock-down drag-out battle with her stupid, tyranni-

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"Fix it, Daddy," she pleads at 12 in the first of many struggles with mother over whether she's old enough to wear eye shadow.

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"Fix it, Dad," she sobs at 14, when her image hits rock bottom because she didn't make the cheerleading squad.

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"Fix it, Grandpa," she insists at 40, as she turns her contary 12year-old son over to him for the weekend.

"Fix it, Dad," she says at 18, when the college she wants doesn't want her.

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"Fix it, Dad," she implores at 22, sending along her mangled checkbook stubs and a 1040 form.

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"Fix it, Dad," she begs at 24 when she witnesses a rare conflict between him and her mother.

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"Fix it, Dad," she writes at 26,

Symbols of change "Fad, have you counted how strongest symbol of Catholicism now being replaced in some many people wear running are places by learning centers. I may shoes to work?" not like this very well,. but it is Fad Hasbeen, my lifelong 'happening. There are convents,

antagonist, replied, ":;0 what?" too, that have been turned into "Fad, 15 years ago people would parish administrative centers or not have been caught dead dressed homes for the elderly. The buildthat way. Something has changed ings remain, but they have a difand wearing running !:hoes is sym- ferent service orientation. Difficult bolic of that change." , as it may be, it is happening."

"Like what?" snorted Fad. "But we are not getting more "Perhaps it reflects scientific people to go to church," Fad fired progress," I replied. back. "Youngsters don't learn re"You call looking like a half ligion better in the new parish cenrunner and half business person ters that have replaced some progress?" fired back Fad. schools. And the way we used to "Fad, you've got to go beyond build and use our buildings in. the looks to meaning and function. past produced more for our money.

We have developed more comfort- If churches looked more like tradiable shoes which help to ease pres- tional churches you would have sure on every joint in your body. greater numbers flocking to them."

As unorthodox as it may seem, we "Fad, you are too nostalgic!" have made a cultural advance.Fad snapped back, "Are you ment." telling me we can't hold on to our "I liked our cultun: the way it old symbols - that we are powerwas," Fad grumbled. less?"

Pointing to a mod ern-looking "Not quite, Fad," I replied. "I Catholic church and il:S adjoining would say that some symbols parish center, I said, "No doubt, change and develop in the natural Fad, that church 'does not fit into course of events. What people have your idea of our culture." to do is to get at the meaning of "That's right," he replied smugly. , new symbols and reflect on why "It used to be that churches were they develop. Symbols don't demade of stone and marble. You velop overnight. They develop could see their steeples from miles slowly, but all of a sudden tpey are away. Now look at them, they 'upon us. We can't let them happen look more like something from without reflecting on what is outer space." , happening."

"Fad, that building :is a symbol As I said this an old, big 1967 that the church is in step with the Chevy pulled up. It had a snappy, times." . . . classic look, except that it was "What does. a chun:h building have to do with being in step?" he asked..

I attempted to respond. "Those old stone churches were mostly copies of churches in Europe. Many of the modern churches now reflect a distinctive American a::chitecture.

They also reflect energy and space Our Lady oj Peace conservation, a priority of our times."

Holy Virgin, have pity "Those 'old churches," retorted on those who weep, those Fad, "looked more like God's house who pray and those who and were much more s:lmbolic of fear. Give us the hope pj the greatness of our church." peace in this troubled world.

"Perhaps, Fad," I cont:eded, "but symbols change and develop. CathAmen. olic schools that were once the

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- Papal authority.

- Intercommunion between the two churches.

What differed was the surrounding atmosphere.

In a poorly lit stone castle in Norway, at an untelevised exchange of speeches, Lutheran Bishop Andreas Aarflot of Oslo asked the pope to move faster toward intercommunion.

So did Sweden's Archbishop Werkstrom in a nationally televised prayer service at the brightly lit Uppsala cathedral.

The day before, Archbishop Werkstrom and the pope also participated in a symbolic act at a papal Mass. The archbishop approached the pope at Communion time, but not to receive the host.

Instead, he asked for the pope's blessing, which was given as a sign of hope for the future.

Nothing of ecumenical depth can be done during a papal visit because of time limitations, said Archbishop Edward Cassidy, papal undersecretary ofstate, who accompanied the pope throughout the trip. · "What it does is create the atmosphere fora dialogue," he added.

For the Vatican official, the trip was a "great success from the ecumenical point of view,-greater than I h d" a hoped.

At the papal mass in Iceland, ·"the people were twice the number of Catholics". ~m the island nation. . Iceland has 2,000 Catholics. In ·all · . the Nordic countries, Catholics are a tiny minority.

Archbishop Werkstrom ,a.greed that the primary purpose of the pope's trip was to fcreate a favora. ble ecumenical atmosphere.,:' .

The pope came at a time when Swedish Cathoiics and Lutherans must look beyond ·theologicaldialogue and "take up more pa.storal things, how to live together in the context" of today "when Catholics and Lutherans cannot g9 to the · same communion," said the Lutheran archbishop at a news conference.

Catholic and Lutheran officials satisfied with the trip said that frank acknowledgement of problems was not in itself a hindrance to ecumenism.

"One would prefer that people speak with frankness about something as important as the ecumenical dialogue," said Archbishop Cassidy.

Catholic Auxiliary Bishop William Kenney of Stockholm, Sweden, international coordinator for the trip, agreed.

"If we are going to achieve unity, there has to be debate. Sometimes mistakes will be made. Sometimes 'people will get hurt," said Bishop Kenney. "We can only ask pardon when we do hurt them."

Lutheran Bishop Jonas Jonson of Strangnas, Sweden, praised the pope as having a "very clear" ecumenical commitment.

The pope is going "too slow" but this is due to his leadership of a huge, diverse church, said Bishop Jonson. .

"He does not want to keep some Catholics behind. He has to prepare people to accept a major step," the Lutheran bishop said. .. The pope did his part to create a favorable atmosphere. Papal speeches downplayed the controversy

Mother Joseph Grenon recently celebrated her silver jubilee as a over papal authority by avoiding Little Sister of the Poor, renewing titles such as "pope" or "pontiff' her vows at Sacred Heart Church that give rise to polemics. . in her native city of North Attleboro.

Instead, he constantly referred Since entering the Little Sisters to himself as the "bishop of Rome," in 1959; she has been dedicated to a title more acceptable to Luthetheir mission, which she describes rans and solidly within Catholic as caring "for the aged, surroundtradition. ing them with all thal we can give The pope also avoided raising them in the sense of comfort and the controversial issue of churches spiritual help, and [being] with in the Nordic countries requjring them in their last moments. The parliamentary approval for their sisters never leave a dying person's decisions, since Lutheranism in all side. They stay with them every five countries is de facto the state minute, day and night, until they religion. die."

Nor did the pope mention CathMother Joseph served in Cleveolic opposition to women prie..sts, land, Detroit, Baltimore, Washinga common but still controversial ton D.C., the Bronx, and at the practice in Nordic Lutheran congregation's mo.therhouse in churches. Some Lutheran dioceses' Pern, France, before arriving in have yet to allow women priests, LONGTIME TEACHER Sister Mary Aquinas, 87, Philadelphia, where she has been who were present at all the ecuworks beside Roger ForesLin . wood~arving class at superior at Holy Family Home for menical events. .Domjnican Creativity Center., 37 ~ark St., Fall River'. the Aged since 1987.

But the pope ruffled some LuthForest 'was her sixth grade pupil at St~ Anne's School, She notes that the financial and eran feathers by visiting Lutheran Fall River, in the 1937-1938 academic year. Also her health care needs of the elderly cathedrals and recalling that they have changed a great deal since the were once Catholic churches. ·P4pil;.,in7th.and 8th grades at.St'lFr~ncjsX~vier SchQol, Little Sisters first established resiAlthough the pope used this as a en ... 1i9.u~~ne,1, \V;as §istergertrugfq~~~~tt~! Cfea~ivi~y 7 dences for the elderly poor in Philsign that Christians can be united . t~r. d~r.ector,who coul~n't re!i.istJak~ngthis pi?ture, Thee adelphia in 1868, but that the once again, it reinforced some Luth'::wprK'of;$isterMary Aquinas; F()re~t alld other students: community has remained in step eran views that the church wants with the times. ,•. o~i~ll~g~s iIl:wQod,.c~r~ing,ar1iaIl.dc~raI11ics cl~~se~a~lh~;; to wipe away the Reformation.

While none of the Little Sisters' :,.. ·s~pt~r~i~II)~.o,pcHspla.;¥ bf:~i~pig~~~lf:~Rp·.m,;!o~Qr~Q~;)· residences are considered actual . •. . i~,Dg~ni~nAca~~.~y!au~it9~\1T'~,.~lsO a(the'P!r~' nursing homes, they do provide . . S,treet'addtess.Tne' event wiil'diinax;withMassiat 6i30; WASHINGTON (NC) - Indisvarious levels of care depending '··P;!~;fFq~;pq.bli9;isi ~el~om~~ji;'f';i;;I;;;iAl;IMi.i~> '''.it' ·il .",..;./~}., cussing Israel and the Middle East, on individual needs.

Christians must reject stereotypes Holy Family Home, for examand caricatures of Jews and Arabs, ple, has individual apartments for says Holy Names Sister Mary C. those able to live entirely on their Boys. "It is indeed a land made WASHINGTON (NC) - Loy- church-owned network affiliate in . own and other units in which resisacred by holy people and a land . .m New 0 r Ieans I.S . one ofthe country's top-50 markets. dents are able to take care of themscarred by warring factions.. But 0 Ia U' nlverslty .

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The .sale of the radio stations selves but want support services beyondthat,lsraeldefieseasycate- sel mg its AM and FM radio sta' f . , includes licenses, signal, equipment sucl! as activiti"esand the chapel. . gorization," Sister. B.oys said. 'dur- tlOns or·$12.9 million, the Jesllii. . and call leiters but does not include There are intermediate u'nits in ing a meeting of .th_e American .run university announced. ,.; 'the present station facilities, which which resilfents can receive nursJewish Committee in Washington.

Loyola president .Father James ing care, as well as.a 15-b~d skilled C C SJ 'd f' ' I ' . Earlier this year Sister Boys, an . arter, ,sal mancla con- . will be rented to Keyma'rket Com- nursing unit, always filled to caf ' d h I' f h d' munications, the purchaser, for . associate professor of theology' at cerns orce t e sa e 0 t e ra 10 pac;ity by resident's in need of pro' '- B.oston College, was a Chr.. i~tian o.peratlO!1" wh'I.C h has been a part the first year of operations. fessional care. " ~ f h II 19 partifipant in, a speaking tour . 0 t. e co ege ~mc~ 22: .

Mother Joseph comments that sponsored by the committee to Sale of the ra~1O st.atlOns does there is a special fagtily spiritllt the bring "a balanced. and fair per-', n~t affect the unlv~rslty's ownerhome, inculcated oytHe Little Sisspective to r'ecent~events in Israel' shIJ) of CBS-TV afftllate WWL-TV, GOD'S ANCHOR HOLDS ters" foundress, Blessed Jeanne and prospects for genuine peace in The TV station, reported to earn Jugan. . , . the Middle East." millions annually, may be the only "The family spjrit, she said, "is a spirit which' gives people a lot of good feelings. It makes you feel loved, and it is very true - you are loved and you are wanted."

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Scout director Msgr. Thomas J. Harrington pastor ofSt. Joseph's parish, Taunton, has been elected to a three year term as a member-at-Iarge of the board of directors of·the Plymouth Bay Girl Scout Council, which serves some 19,00Q girls and 4,000 adults in 76 Southeastern Massachusetts communities.

Originally from New Bedford, Msgr. Harrington is also division coordinator of the Greater Taunton United Way, a member of the Taunton Fair Housing Commission~ and spiritual director of the area St. Vincent de< Paul Society.

He became interested in Girl Scouting to support Brownie Girl Scouts in his parish.

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OBVIOUSLY the young lady in the middle is the forewoman of this willing but seemingly puzzled construction crew preparing to break ground for a children's center at St. Francis Hospital, Wilmington, Del. (CN photo)

BROOKLYN,N.Y. (NC) Actor Raul Julia, who starred as a revolutionary in the movie "Kiss of the Spider Woman" and played a drug lord in "Tequila Sunrise," has taken on a different role as national Spanish-speaking spokesman for the Campaign for Human Deve'Iopment, the domestic antipover~y program sponsored by the U.S. bishops.

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A bright and cheerful atmosphere prevails throughout the' home. From the cheery dispositions of the sisters to the chirping ofthe pet parakeets (Pauline, Zeke and Lemonade), the wild waxwing bird named Bandit and the cat called -Meekly" that the patients love to pet, a home-like atmos· phere is there. The lay staff of Ihe home and the volunteers who are ther~ every day are special in that they too extend a loving and caring interest in the residents. A spe· cial kind of family feeling exists there.

Every effort is made to make the patients and their families feel at home. Despite the nature of their illnesses, life goes on in as normal a way as possible. Holidays are observed with appropriate decorations on display. Sometimes the holiday motifs adorn the sisters' clothing and provide a holiday spirit for those in residence.

Run strictly by donations, there is no sense of deprivation there.

Many organizations have formed "sewing circles" and make bandages of all types which are always needed. There are several organizations, businesses and service groups who have adopted the home as their "pet charity," There is nope, mor~" peserving than this home, a charitable home for the terminally ill in· every sense of the word. r""lUOI'I~eiibrochure: "In the home named for their beloved foundress, the Hawthorne Domini<;a~s caqy?n her work of bring-

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ingcompassionate service and self~ Ie•• devotion to their guests who come to spend their last days in peace and security."

Truly, here arc women "walking in the shadow of sainthood."

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Dear Editor: Here in the Fall River diocese we are blessed to have in our midst a group of women who through Ouside CA their vocation are "walking in the shadow of sainthood."

MARCIE mckey, who Most of us are aware to some graduated last month from extent ofthe existence of the Rose Salve Regina College, New- Hawthorne Lalhrop Home forthe port, with a magna cum laude terminally ill. As people involvbachelor of arts degree in Eng- ed in our famili~s. our participation in church co"mmunities and __lish..ha£jDined The AnClioras also -iiltereSreerm--ciVic-a1tllfs. we a reporterl photographer. A may say. "Oh, yes, the Rose-Haw· native of Pawtucket, R.I., she thorrie Lathrop Home. I've read moved to North Stonin~on, abauth. I under~t,nd thj:y,do such .

Conn., as a child. She attended good--work."

A general statement that covers Wheeler High ~chool, where a lot of territory but does. not tell she was valediCtorian, a Na- the whole story. When a loved one tional Merit Program Com- or a dear friend has a terminal mended Scholar and the win- illness and becomes a resident of ner of a $10,000 college schol- this "home the-re we find out the true story of this home, the sisters arship. who staff it and the residents.

At Salve Regina, her activiIn 1932. the Rose Hawlhorne ties included service as a lec- Lathrop Home was established in tor, eucharistic minister and Fall River at the invitation of the chapel assistant for the cam~ Most Reverelld James E. Cassidy; then bishop. It is a 35 bed facility pus ministry progr~m. overlooking Mt. Hope Bay. -Currently" there ate seven sisters READ MORE ABOUT LIZZIE BORDEN AND OTHER staffing the home, headed by Sis.FASCINATING FACTS OF THE HISTORY OF FALL RIVER IN: t~r Imelda, Mother' Superior, Sis, ter' JOseph; AdmiJilstratot, '"ith Sisters John Bosco, Christopher, Mrs. David BeShara of Immac- Jean, Margaret and UrsUla .ssistulate Conception parish in Fall inl in -the care of the patients.

River recently shared news of her As one who had a loved one parents' 75th wedding anniversary.. become a resident, I speak with Nick and Mary Musshafen were firsthand knowledge.My heart overrespectively 22 and 18 years old flows with gratitude and when they were married Feb. 19, appreciation of the loving care 1914, at the Catholic chureh in extended to my beloved mother by Carnegie, Okla. In the following the sisters. From the fint day she years they had 15 children, /I of arrived until her recent passing, a ictorian Vistas, Volume 1I~ is • continuation Fall River. Relive the days of the coDSlruction and whom are still. living, all born at loving and caring atmosphere surof the successful Victorian Vistas, Fall River, dedication of B.M.C. Durfee High School, the rounded ber. As her need for cate home. .

18"-1885, as seen through 19th century famous Borden murders and the trial of Lizzie Today the couple have 62 grand- was intensified so did the love and , newspaper occounts. Dr. Silvia, • Fall River native, Borden. Like Volume I, a limited edition of 2,000 children, 105 great-grandchildren, care she received. and six great-great-grandchildren! 'ti has csptured the essence of the lale 19th century in copies has been printed.

She formed a deep and loving Mary, 93, and Nick, 97, recreated friendship with ber fellow residents ; 777 pages Available Exclusively from: the pose in their wedding picture and the sisters, especially for Mrs. fora 75th anniversary photQ. Wait- Amelia Berube, a fellow patient 347 illustrations ingfor photographers in their nurs- whose kindness to the other paHardbound ing home room, Mary suddenly tients is heart warming, to say the least.

Mrs. Berube is ambulatory broke into song: "When my sweetie walks down at this point and finds great pleasure in bringing fresh water, flufthe street, All the little birdies go tweet, fing pillows and providing loving We'll send a book to your long distance friends arid relatives. tweet, tweet."

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CAPS, GOWNS and broad smiles were the order of the day as 734 young men and women graduated from the four high schools of the diocese. Here are scenes at Bishop Feehan, Attleboro (balloons, roses, a photographer being. photographed); Bishop Connolly, Fall River (adjusting those _caps, bemedaled necks); Coyle and Cassidy, Taunton (procession, baccalaureate Mass, last time at the locker); Bishop Stang, North Dartmouth (the long and the short of it, proud faculty memberl parents with graduating offspring). Photos by Sister Gertrude Gaudette, OP, Bill Breen.

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Hove him.ltry to be firm. Yeti reel I have failed. Ho,.. do other parents do it? (Ne,.. Jersey) Wi~h smaller families, many parents feel extra pressure to raise their children very welL With both parents working or with divorce, parents put considerable emphasis on "quality time," making the most of the minimal time available and still doing a first-rate job.

The danger is clear in both cases. parents aspire to be perfect. When, . because their child has some problems, they think they are failing, --their reaction is-predictablec' _..

First. an overdose aflove calculated to buy good behavior through "good" parent--child communication and gratitude. When that doesn't work, they may revert to a "~oodshed" approach. upping the penalty in the hope of forcing compliance.

What happens when the inexperienced parent comes head to head with the rebel years in child rearing, the terrible 2s and the unlucky (for parents) 13s?

Parents may assume naively they are doing something wrong. When they cannot figure out what that something is, the next step is often to blame the child for not being a better person.

A lot of pressure would be eased if parents did not burden themselves with high and unrealistic expectations. Do the best you can.

Hang in there. Give yourself credit for providing a living and loving.

To be a perfect parent, you need perfect children. As one wag put it, "I'd have been a wonderful parent if it weren't-for my children."

To be "perfect," you must know what your standards are.

Do you want well-behaved children? Babies who sleep through the night? Children who go to church?

Childcea_ .who.are free to spell k their minds? Good grades? Children strong enough to buck the system?

The problem with any of these standards is that children never hold still.. No ~1U~tter what you have now, they keep changing.

Child rearing, like life itself. is a process, not a product. So relax.

You're in it for ~he long haul.

Don't sell yourself short and hang on to the idea that you arc a "good-enough" parent.

Good-enough parenting consists of three L's - living, loving and learning.

The good-enough parent provides a living: room and board.

Many parents work hard at a second job to provide a little extra. to save for college and in return are taken for granted, with little gratitude.

That. however. does not deter the good-enough parent, who continues to be loving. This type of parental love knows no conditions, asks for nothing in return.

Learning is the third element of good-enough parenting. I chose the word "learning" because it begins with L, and I wanted a set of three. More important. I chose it because learning is the true meaning of the word "discipJjne " tearning (or discipline) is still the things you do to shape and mold the behavior of your child.

The parental example, the chore lists~ the limit·setting. the teaching, the encouragement.

Keep trying! lf children were' perfect, they wouldn't need parents.

Readers questions on family living and ebUd oafe to be answered in print are invited by the Kennys, Box 871, St. Joseph's College, RenAelaer, Ind. 47978.

Recognizing the humanity of children

By Antoinette BOseo ,There are a lot of things we don" know about children but little by -'little, some scientists ""c unraveling the mystery.

Resean:hers have learned that vcry,young children canfeelsympathy for othen. Until no,.. many psychologists denied that they could be altruistic.

In study\ng 24 mll1e and female . infants, researchers at the National Institute ror Mental Health found that altruism bepn between the ag.. of 12 months and JS months.

At that a.., children bepn making simple, positive contaet with a crying playmate or a sad parent by touching, patting or giving objects.

From 12 months to 24 IDOnths, the researchers saw signs that the children were developing consciences and feelings ofguilt. They became apologetic when they hurt another child's feelings.

Petceptive adults know children have a wide range of emotions.

Even a baby in the womb is sensitive to its mother~s reactions.

One of my most touching memori.. is of a day when my 4-year-old daughter was sick with a fever. My son Frank, 2, was attached to his blanket but he laid it over her, touched it to her face and said.

"Now, Margy, you~1l get better."

Children certainly understand the emotions of shame and guilt.

One day my 2-year-old grandson came up to me spitting a "raspberry" with his lips. I said.... won't talk to you if you do that to me,~ He did it again, but drew away immediately with such a look of guilt on his face. He knew he couldn't do that to his grandmother, and he's never done it since.

The researchers believe tbeirfindings on the origins of empathy, altruism and guilt could greatly improve understanding of certain emotional disorders in later life.

They also believe that parents can encourage caring behavior in their

children through specific tech, niques. .

They' include sbowing empathy toward one's ehid~n by' helping them promptly wben they are troubled and giving a child absolute rules"about not hurting otber people.

Jesus came to the world as a child and he always chose children, talking and playing with them.

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said, you-cannot enter the kingdom of heaven... .

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Father's Day list

By Hilda Yount "This year Father's Day will be different,"" my husband announced at dinner last week. "Instead of you all asking me what I would like for Father's Day at 10 p.m. on Father's Day eve, I have made out little individual contracts for each of you to sign. You can sign them and then wrap them in a homemade card and surprise me with them on Father's Day." The children exchanged suspicious looks.

All four stopped chewing simultaneously. They sensed trouble.

He continued.

"For you, my oldest son who ,""auld like to apply for a driver's permit and who needs a parental signature to do so - I just mention this in passing, of course - I have a tiny paragraph obligating yourself with love to remove the garbage from our home for a whole month on your own recognizance without once stomping on the pail al)d saying, 'There. That oughta last another day: Notice the place at the bottom for a notary."

Oldest son started to say something, but his fatber held up a hand and turned to daughter.

"For you, Queen of the Hot Shower and darling of utility stockholders. there is one sentence that will cheer dear 01' Dad~s heart so much on his day: 'I will limit showers to two a day, neither of

which _will last longer than five minutes.' I've left a blank for you to fill in how many years this gift is good for."

"What about me?" asked 13year-old SOD. "For fOU, young man, a short contract outlining your understanding of something sacred to me (significant pause) - my tool box.

As we speak, this dear depository stands wide open in the middle of the garage and contains a cracked light switch cover and a sprung measuring tape. There was a t.ime that special box held matching wrenches, a socket set, two hammers, a nail punch, several screwdrivers...•• "I get the picture," said Mr. Tools.

Youngest son pointed to himself and made a question mark with his eyebrows.

"And you, Mr. Nint.ndo, ,..ilI for a montb keep track of the time you spend saving Princess Zelda on that brainsucker attached to the television and invest an equal amount of time mowing the lawn~ cleaning your roam or reading something besides a baseball card price guide. You decide."

Spouse grinned and sat back.

"Now, isn't that nice?"

"But you wouldn't he surprised," tried the youngest.

"Try me."

Attleboro, missioner reports on first- beatified. Malagasy

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During his recent visit to the Heating Co. ious questions. She remained in island nation of Madagasear, formthe court as the missionaries' most erly the Malagasy Republic, Pope Over 35 Years influential a~vocate with the queen John Paul II beatified laywoman of Satisfied Service and prime minister:· Victoire Rasoamanarivo (1848Reg. Master Plumber 7023 Despite her duties at court and 1894), the first Malagasy to receive JOSEPH RAPOSA, JR. such an honor. LaSalette Father at home, Victoire was at church .432 JEFFERSON STREET Donald Pelletier of Attleboro, who daily for 4 a.m. Mass: At court she Fall River 675·7496 by her moddistinguished herself has spent 30 years in Madagascar, sends the message that the life's esty, humility and great piety. work of Victoire Rasoamanarivo In 1869, Queen Ranabalona II is "a model for the entire Church." renounced pag~nisip and was bapFather Pelletier is a native of tised a Protestant. Protestantism Blackstone who lived with his aunt subsequently became the state FUNERAL HOME and uncle in Attleboro from the religion and rivalry between the 550 Locust Street age of 10. His aunt, Mrs. FredEnglish and French, fueled by .Fall River, Mass. erick Poirier of St. Joseph parish religious conOict between ProtestRose E. Sullivan in Attleboro, was the fO'Jnder and ants and Catholics, played a William J. Sullivan coordinator of a 28-year-old mis- determini.rig role in the eventual Margaret M. Sullivan sion club, now based in St. Louis, conquest of Madagascar by the 672~2391 which supports Father Pelletier's .

French fn 1895. missionary work.

When war broke out in 1883, all After a home visit to the Fall French citizens, including missRiver diocese early this year, Father ionaries, were exiled. Madagascar's SCHOLARSHIPS for further education in the area of Pelletier is now back in Madagas- young Catholic church, composed SHAWOMET health care were awarded to four Diocesan Health Facilities car. He writes that Victoire Rasoa- of 40,000 baptized Catholics and employees at a recent luncheon at the Catholic Memorial manarivo was "a pillar and guard- 20,000 Catholic' school students, GARDENS ian of a threatened church" whose was lefi without its shepherds.

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102 Shawomet Avenue holy life was "intricatdy woven The last priest to leave T/!-nanaDaneault, administrator of Madonna Manor, North AttleSomerset, Mass. with the birth of the Malagasy rive, the Cathedral pastor, Father boro, are, from left, Fernanda Bulcao of Marian Manor, church" in a country now almost Cousseque, told Victoire, "When Tel. 674-4881 II percent Catholic.

Jesus ascended into heaven, Mary Taunton; Lorry Jeppe, Madonna Manor; Cheryl Botelho, Catholic Memorial Home; Linda Foley, Our Lady's Haven, Victoire Rasoamanarivo was 31,12 room Apartment stayed on earth to encourage the born in 1848 of the M,:rina tribe 4V2 room Apartment apostles. During our absence, you, .Fairhaven. (one of Madagascar's 18 ethnic Victoire, will be the angel for our Includes beat, hot water, stove reo groups) in Antananarivo, the capifriprator and maintenance service.

Christians." tal, during the reigri of Queen In fact Victoire became the most Ranavalona I. One of the cruelest -prominent and influential of the LISBON, Portugal (NC) - Re- Ferreira Gomes was quoted as sayqueens ever to rule, she persecuted lay leaders who cared for the church tired Bishop Antonio Ferreira ing that "the political revolution and expeeled foreigners arid Chri.s- for the next three years. While Gomes of Porto, Portugal, exiled has taken .place, now we need a BUFFINTON tians, who had been 0[1 the island measures continued to be taken since 1820. Born of the royal fam- against the French, Victoire was for 10 years under a previous moral revolution."

FLORIST, INC. ily and brought up in the pagan . instrumental in guarding the right government noted for its represThe bishop was born in Sao sion, has died at age 82 after an court, Victoire knew only .paga- of native Catholics to practice their Martino de Melhundos, entered - 490 .ROBESONI extended illness: . nism when the q\leen diie4 in 1861 ~ faith.. tl!e seminary 'in Porto .and also .

STREET. Bishop Ferreira Gomes became studied..for the priesthood· at .the .The new king, Radarn:l.I1, immed- . Schools and churc~e'~:re1Jlai~ec:i head of his northern ·Portugal dio~ i~teiy allow~d Jesuit'niissionaries open, a~d Victoire organized SunGregorian University in Rome.

• and Sisters of Cluny to'open schools day worship ,which expanded to cese in 1952 and retired in 1982: He was appointe.d coapjutor , But from 1959 to 1969 he liveil and churches on the island. Vic- rural communities, some as m~ny bishop of P<?rtalegre, Portuga~, in toire's special calf W2,S first evi- as 30 m,iles fr~m the capital. The in exile after the government' of 1948 arid foiir :years later was denced when she was enrolled in a strength, comfort and hope she Premier Antonio de Oliveira Sala- transferred to Porto as head ofthe offered held the church together zar barred him from returning diocese. school run bv the sisters. . .

From the very beginning, her and allowed it to grow in numbers· home from a visit to Spain. The heart and soul seemed attuned to and in faith. Thus, over a century action followed the leak of a letter the Catholic faith. Thl: sisters, the beforeVati~an II, Victoire had the Bishop Ferreira Gomes .had writr missionaries and her classmates prophetic vocation of a lay person . ten to Salazar in 1958, criticizing the government's authoritarian taking full responsibility for the were moved by her deep piety and policies and deploring the poor livgreat devotion to' Mary and the pastoral care of a·church.

When a peace treaty was finally ing conditions of the Portuguese Eucharist. In December 1863, she was among the first to be baptized signed, the missionaries returned, working class. the church was strengthened and at the school.

Bishop Ferreira Gomes reIn 1864, at age 16, Victoire Victoire was enabled to devote all mained head 'of the Porto diocese KEROSENE • DIE$El • GASOLINE made her first communion and of her time to the church. during his absence from the counAUTOMATIC DEliVERY AVAILABLE - BUDGET PLANS then her confirmation. In May she During her last years, she was try and was visited frequently by COMPLETE SERVICE & NEW FURNACE INSTALLATIONS was married to her first cousin, known for her modesty, piety arid priests and laity of the diocese at Radraika, the son oJ the prime generosity to the poor. So.great his home in exile in Vigo, Spain.

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Father Pelletier writes, "Always tion which toppled Salazar's suc550 FISH RD. pictured as a model of lay minisFor 24 years Victoire endured cessor, Marcelo Caetano, Bishop an unhappy and childkss marriage. try, her message in 1989 is more When the queen and :?rime minis- timely than ever...She exemplified ter insisted she leave her alcoholic in an extraordinary way Vatican II and unfaithful husband, she re- teachings: 'The layman's (woman's) fused, holding that her church apostolate derives from his Christian vocation and the Church can marriage was sacred. never be without it."

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Third World doesn't want birth control, says prelate

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STOCKHOLM, SwedeI).(CNS) - Money is "going down the drain" when used to send contraceptives to Third World countries as a way to improve socio-economic conditions and stem rising populations, ,said a high-level' Vatican official.

"You do not solve the problem of population by handing out things to prevent birth," said Archbishop Edward Cassidy, papal undersecretary of state.

"You solve problems by giving people a positive life where they can decently act like human beings," he said at a Stockholm news conference during Pope John Paul II's visit to Sweden..

A successful program must be within an educational framework that teaches values and changes mentalities, he added.

Archbishop Cassidy mentioned Sweden and the United States as major spenders on contraceptives for the Third World and said his views were based on living 15 years in Asia, principally in India and Bangladesh, as a Vatican diplomat.

"I've seen how you so far have failed to solve the problem," he said.

In Bangladesh, said the archbishop, he would see "walls decorated with condoms because people used them for balloons."

Many people want to have many children because "your children are your security in old age," said Archbishop Cassidy.

"If you don't have children you're likely to die on the street," he said, noting that in' Bangladesh, for example, there are no pensions or social security programs.

Catholics in Bangladesh have solved many population problems because their birth control approach is part of an overall education program teaching "responsible parenthood," the archbishop said.

"You have to look at the whole question of how you bring about responsible parenthood" based on church teachings about conjugal love and the means available to determine the size ofthe family, he added..

But the church should not automatically condemn people who, in 'dire circumstances, use'birth control or priests who might help them get contraceptives, ,he said. , The archbishop compared the 'situation to someone stealing because it is the only way he can feed his children.

"No one should be allowed to condemn him because he has stolen," the archbishop said.

"You, might help him go over the fence to get food," he added.

"You have to took at the situation. But the principle is still valid" . that stealing is immoral, he said.

Archbishop Cassidy defended church teachings 'on abortion, homosexuality and contraception, which go against the grain of modern Swedish society and government policies.

This disagreement has not harmed relations between Sweden and the Vatican but is part of an ongoing dialogue, he added.

The situation, however, will not prevent the pope from continuing to speak out on these issues, he said.

"In the long run, it will be seen very clearly that some of the principles which today are being expounded, in a moral sense, too, will bring about great harm," he said. .

Archbishop Cassidy said the trip to five Nordic countries has been a "great success from theecumenical point of view," despite the critical speeches read to the pope by some bishops in Norway and Den~ mark. Lutheranism is the dominant religion in all five countries.

These speeches were more frank than the normal speeches given to the pope, but they were also respectful, he said. '

MICHELANGELO'S "Last Judgment" broods over a Mass opening a session of the World Synod of Bishops. (CN photo)

Controversy surrounds

VATICAN CITY (CNS) - As Vatican experts prepare to restore Michelangelo's monumental altarpiece "The Last Judgment," a 485year-old Vatican coverup might be the art world's newest controversy.

In 1564 Daniel of Volterra, acti,ng on orders of Pope Pius IV, VATICAN CITY (NC)- Pope discreetly veiled many of the nude John Paul II, in a personal mes- figures adorning Michelangelo's sage delivered to 16 heads of state, Sistine Chapel apocalyptic fresco.

Volterra's figurative airbrushing said foreign leaders responsible ' of the masterpiece earned him the for the violence in Lebanon will be judged guilty by God and history. derisive nickname of"The BreechesThe pope appealed yet again for Maker," but his censorious addian end to the current "intervention tions have adorned the climactic by armed forces of neighboring portrayal of Christ's final judgcountries" against Lebanon, warn- ment for all but two decadt;s of the ing that continuing attacks are fresco's life.

The question of whether to disleading to the nation's destruction. robe or not to disrobe Sts. CatheThe message went to the United Nations and to 16 heads of interested rine, Bartholomew and others of states including the United States, the heavenly host has arisen with plans by the Vatican to restore the Syria and Israel. huge 60-foot tall fresco.

'Critics of the Vatican's restoration of the Sistine ceiling, like Italian painter Toti Scialoia, are just as, caustic abollt any effort to leave on Volterra's loincloths.

"Shame continues to win, despite everything," was Scialoia's comment.

Fabrizio Mancinelli, the Vatican Museums' scientific director, replied that there are historical and technical reasons to leave well enough alone, Technically, if Volterra simply painted over Michelangelo's fresco, as restorers did in the 17th and 18th centuries, such additions could be removed. But studies suggest Volterra painted "afresca" - that is, like Michelangelo, he first applied wet plaster, then painted it before it dried. If so, there is no chance of restoring the naked splendor of Michelangelo, since the added coat of plaster would have destroyed it.

But another consideration is hisŠ 1989 Ne New. Graphic. torical. Voltera's additions were QUICK QUIZ: Of the over 150 countries on Earth, in completed before Michelangelo had died, barely 20 years after the more than 40, located in shaded areas on the above map, altarpiece had been completed.

Catholics are in the majority. How many countries can you "I have to respect the laws of identify? [art] conservation." Mancinelli ex-

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plained. "The norm is to conserve all that is historical, that documents the past."

Mancinelli links the dressing of ' Michelangelo's nudes with the Council of Trent and the reformist fervor of the Counter-Reformation. As such, Volterra's additions are part ofthe historical record, he said. , Other additions painted by wouldbe restorers in later centuries will ,likely be removed, Mancinelli said, because they used colors matched to the by-then smoke-darkened fresco surface, not to the original.

Mancinelli said no final decision has been made. The Vatican is planning to proceed carefully, first by discovering what method Volterra used, then by consulting an internatiomil collection of art experts at a Vatican-sponsored conference on the Sistine restorations, to be held next April.

But the debate is likely to receive more attention than it might warrant because of the Vatican's past reputation for artistically clothing the naked.

A stroll 'through the Vatican Museums reveals dozens of classical statues, bare b'ut for "what one author called the I,udicrous disfigurement of a plaster fig leaf. For example, one statue of Hercules in ,the Chiaramonti Gallery dates back to ancient Rome. The original muscle man, posed holding his son Telephos. once wore only a lion skin draped over his shoulders.

But for the last few hundred years he has worn a fig leaf as well, a comical badge of tastefulness' he shares with many a Dionysius, Mercury and Bacchus.

Such coverups were not only fOf anCient statues. In the apse of St. Peter's Basilica is the tomb of Pope Paul III, the pope who commissioned Michelangelo to paint "The Last Judgment." Built in the latter half of the 16th century, the tomb is flanked by the allegorical figures of justice and Prudence.

The model for the naked statue of Justice is said to have been the pope's sister, Giulia Bella. But

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concern for what one commentator called an "unhealthy fatuation" with the statue's beauty led to her being swathed in metal draperies.

Today only her bare feet suggest what lies beneath.

Despite these examples of Counter-Reformation prudishness; the Vatican and its popes did not always believe such coverups necessary. Other statuesinthe Vatican Museums were left as unadorned as their sculptors intended.

Even in the Sistine, Michelangelo's many nudes reclining on the Sistine ceiling were never touched.

'But the terrible and overpowering "Last Judgment," done 30 years after the ceiling, immediately provoked outrage. Michelangel's youthful, beardless Christ was particularly shocking for some churchmen.

But most horrifying of all was the nakedness of the saved who joined Christ in heaven',and the damned bejng pushed and pulled down into hell. Pope Paul IV, who initiated the Roman' Inquisition, labeled the fresco a "stew of nudes," and Pope Pius IV wanted the entire altarpiece to be whitewashed before he settled on y olt~rra's additions.

Even as Michelangelo was painting "The Last Judgment," an adviser of Pope Paul HI objected to its indecency. Michelangelo'srevenge was to paint in the curial official's face, decorated with ass's ears, as Minos, ancientmythology's judge of the damned, But perhaps the Curia had the la~t laugh when Volterra painted the coverings ordered by Pope Pius IV. In most cases he merely added wispy bits of cloth draped stragegically, though he gave a naked St. Catherine of Alexandria a completely new dress.

The planned restoration of the chapel wall is to be completed in 1993. Whether Volterra's "breeches" stay or come off, the cleansed work should reveal Michelangelo's intention, says Mancinelli: a window thr'ough which the viewer glimpses a moment of humanity's final judgment.

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Priest says sexual'equality can halt child sex abuse

SUNDAE SUNDA y.: As part oftheir ongoing celebration ofth'eir parish's 75th anniversary, 427 members ofSt. George Church, Westport, recently enjoyed Sundae Sunday. "What a way to celebrate!" :;aid a non-objective observer. "The little ones just couldn't wait for their ice cream with all the goo! Not just the kids - the adults, too, were pouring on the butterscotch or strawberries or chocolate and whipped cream." Helping to make it all happen were Teen Club members, left to right, front to back Rebecca Babineau, Karen Niziolek, Matt Olsen, Michael Gouveia, Sue Merder, Elizabeth Krudys, Melissa Olsen, John Maccarone, Erin Coyne, Stacy Torpey, Derek Petrin and Greg Vrona. .

F'lorida bishops discuss life, death Tallahassee, Fla. (NC) - "Dimin- be given to continuing" such treatished quality ofIife" n.ever justifies ment, which rarely involves such euthanasia, the Cath.olic bishops pain, discomfort, psychological reof Florida said in a recent joint pugnance or cost that it could be statement. judged useless and excessively burdenWhile burdensom(: and use.Iess some. medical treatment can be .with- , They warned that ,deat·h and drawn when death is imminent, no . dying legislation must avoid openact or omission directly "intended ing the door to acts which "directly to cause death" is morally accep- and immediately cause death." table, they said.

The bishops approved the conThe bishops said artificial cept of "living wills," in which nutrition and hydration ordinarily people s,tate in writing beforehand should be provided and can be what treatments or procedures they withdrawn only in limited cases in • wish to have applied or withheld if which a person faces imminent they become terminally ill and death and artificial feeding pro- unable to communicate. cedures can truly be considered "One need not shy away from "useless" and "excessively burden- executing a living will," they said, some." but cautioned that: .

Decisions on use lessness and -"The document should clearly excessive burden must refer to distinguish between a terminal conmeans u~ed for prolonging life, dition in which death is imminent not to the life itself, they said. "It is and other conditions in which one necessary to note that the judgecould live a long time with easily ment made here is not that the person's life is useless or excessively, p,rovided medical care."

- "One .should never ask for or burdensome," they said.

In the case of artific~ally pro- demand eut~anasia, mercy killing viding food and water, they said, or the withholding of 'ordinary "the strongest presumption must means' of sustaining life."

The bishops also urged any living-will signer who may become pregnant to request "every measure ... to preserve the life of the unborn child." .

Covenant House have been sexually abused by a parent.

"Most often it is a stepfather abusing his stepdaughter," he said.

WASHINGTON (NC) -Child sexual abuse can be offset by teaching girls, even before kindergarten, that they are equal to boys, said Franciscan Father Bruce Ritter, founder of Covenant House, an international network of shelters fo,r runaway teen-agers.

Father Ritter made his remarks in a telephone interview from Covenant House headquarters in New York shortly before NBC aired a miniseries on child sexual abuse called "I know My First Name Is Steven'.' and launched an educational campaign on child sexual abuse called "The More . You Know," ., The network said research shows that about 40 million Americans, or about one-sixth of the population, "were molested in .their youth," and that "sexual abuse scars tens of thousands of children each year."

The miniseries was based on the true story of Steven Stayner, a child kidnapped at age 7 and held for seven years by his sexually abusive abductor.

In educating about equality, Father. Ritter said women have to do the teaching. "Men are not going to tell women that they are equal to men. Only a woman can say that."

With equality, he said, women can give up "what society has told them - that their role is to s«duce."

Father Ritter said that about half the runaways who come to

Father Ritter's staff has encountered sexual abuse "across all levels" of society, but 'especially among the poor, for whom "social controls are less protective" of children, he s'aid. It also was found to occur more 'often among black and Hispanic groups, he said, with specific "roles for .girlfriends and wives," .He also said the church "has a long way,to go" in showing that women are equal to men, and he added that being "a male-dominated church" limits its ability to "hold up the ideal of equality" between men and women.

When forced to have sex, the women in these' groups "don't see it as rape because they know the people," he said. ' Father Ritter said sexual abuse leaves young people "diminished and demeaned. . "It's extraordinarily difficult for t,hem to regain their self-worth and value. They accept a kind of victimhood as their state in life," he said.

"They think, 'This is how men and women relate to one. another,' and 'It's all my fault.'" , He criticized the women's movement for promoting sexual liberty as one of its goals, which he said was not "an admirable achi(:vement."

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Students at Bishop, Connolly. ' : '.Etl(~ Schecter has been a fourHigh School in Fall River'achieved . year member ofthe:baseball team high scores in the National Science and a three-year varsity starter. He Olympiad, a, competitive: science was team captain, MVP and a exam recently given, nationwide. league All-Star. .' :' Students taking the physics exam . Lpraine Michaud has particiscored in the top 25 percent of the p~ted in Girls':rrack for three country and earned thesecond-:' years and,was a team captain her highest co.mposite sco,re of any', ' senior year, , Massachusetts school. Biology stu- : ..'. • An· awards night 'for student dents scored in the top 40 percent of the country and were fourth: athletes 'was held on June 6. In highest in the state. Chemistry and, addition to awards in spring sports, general science students placed at major presentations were made to midrange nationally. Forty stu- Athletes of the Year Chris Lafrance dents were awarded certificates of and Kara O'Connell; Scholardistinction for their test scores.

Athletes Jeff Pereira and Aimee • • • ., Vezina, and Sportsmanship Award Bishop Connolly's top distance recipients Mike O'Neil and Holly runners, Brian Ramos and Muffy MarVel. Merrick, earned gold medals at the Massachusetts State Class Meet on May 27.

WASHINGTON(NC)-A u.s. edition of the Roman Book of • Graduating seniors Eric Schec- Blessings, used for a variety of ter and Loraine Michaud were occasions from the final blessing at Mass to a blessing for parents named Athletes of the Month for May. The award is' presented on and their adopted child, has b.een the basis of athletic achievement, ,approved by the Vatican. Also approved were texts for the Liturgy leadership and character. of the Hours on the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe and four changes in the liturgical calendar.

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yourself, almost to forget yourself.

If you don't, you'll end up being selfish. Generosity is absolutely essential for a successful marriage."

Tony: "I read a book a long time By ago where the author said it takes three to get married. The third TOM person is God. I think a marriage that IS sincerely grounded in religious faith has so much going for it.

LENNON Yes, Pam and I pray together."

Those six comments are by no means the last word on successful marriage. In the weeks ahead, might you interview some people getting ready to marry, we agreed that if we had a serious conflict in who are in long-lasting marriages oUf marriage, a really serious one, and see what clues you can disdivorce would not be an option. ' cover for making a marriage ,enWe would work through the con- dure?

Your comments are welcomed flict somehow and force ourselves to find another solution. We've by Tom Lennon, 1312 Mass. Ave. had some serious conflicts and one N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005. of the things that kept us together was this agreement we made." . Brian: "I think it's so important WASHINGTON (NC) - NBCfor both partners to think more TV, which U.S. Catholic Conferabout giving than getting."

Judy: "Some people, say com- ence and other media critics havemunication is the most important accused of lowering program stanthing. Certainly it's important, yet dards, is "not deaf to criticism" communication, without love is and has gone back to monitoring likely to end in full-scale war. Rod programs, said NBC spokesman and I both think that the ability to Dom Giofre. NBC's recent apsacrifice your own desires at times pointment of a vice president for " is one of the most important char- program standards and community relations "hopefully" signals "a acteristics of any kind of love."

Marianne: "Our society focuses closer scrutiny of programs on the so much on the self. I think this is air," said Giofre, NBC's manager bad. It's important to get outside of corporate information.

Sin on justice DUBUQUE, Iowa (NC) - Although members of the clergy should "avoid the limelight,"they have a responsibility to speak for fairness and justice in politics, said Cardinal Jaime Sin of Manila in a recent address at Loras College.

The cardinal discussed the political climate'in the Philippines and the role of church leaders in politics in his' country and in other 'nations, such as Panama. '

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Q. Does the love that holds a marriage together have certain characteristics, or is love really different for everyone? (Kansas) A. It's risky to make sweeping generalizations about all marriages.

When it comes to concrete details, every marriage is unique.

Still, it's safe to say that successful marriages tend to have certain characteristics. During the past week I asked a number ofmy married friends, all of whom have been reasonably happy for quite' a few years, what they thought characterized their relationship. , ' Here are some of their replies: Jill: "We think of our marriage as a friendship. We try to treat one another as good friends would, with all that implies. Because we want our friendship to endure, we work hard at it and try to be tactful and help one another."

Jerry: "When Elaine and I were

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THE NAMES of 301 new Catholics recently baptized in the diocese of Peoria, 111., were assembled into a collage of ~'The Holy City, New Jerusalem" by Catholic Post paste-up artist Nancy Marcussen (top); another form of graphic art is displayed by a young skateboarder who creates a striking picture against the lines of an empty parking lot. (CN graphic. and CN/UPI photo)

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By Mike Muselin II I knew tl)e salesperson w~s .wrong. There is no way, I kept telling myself, that"my s<.>n wears a size 10.5 shoe. Consequently, my son and I left the store, shoeless and just a little grumpy.

Hack home; my wife wondered aloud why my son didn't have a new pair of tennis shoes. He needs them desperately, she said.

I wa.s unmoved. He always needs shoes desperately. Every three days or so he takes his current pair and deliberately shrinks them, or so it seems, As well as I can remember, the ensuing conversation went something like this: Wife: "I can't understand why you didn't buy him some tennis shoes. He told me that he liked the pair he tried on and that they fit him well. Were you concerned about the price?"

Husband: "No. As a matter of fact, the pair he liked was on sale. I just think the salesperson was way off base about the size. He gave him a 10.5 shoe. Can you imagine?"

Wifl~: "I know you are conservative, and you don't care for these wild designs on today's shoes, but for a 14-year-old boy they are very much in style."

Husband: "I am' not old-fashionedjust because I like white tennis shoes. Besides, these only had a touch of blue and green at the heel.

Besides being the wrong size, pothing was wrong with them."

Wif<:: "OK, I give up. Why is it that a 14-year-old who is taller

than I' and nearly as tall as you can't wear a size 10.5 shoe?"

Husband: "Because that's the size shoe I wear. He can't possibly fill my shoes yet."

Wife: "I think I'm beginning to see the problem here. I can list a number of things on his behalf. He does well in school. He goes to Mass with us every Sunday. He takes the lessons of the church to heart.. He does need to keep his room a little neater, but I'm working on that. Why can't he wear t.he same size shoe as you?"

Husband: "OK, so he might, just might, wear t.he same size as me. What I'm trying to tell you IS th,at he can't fill my shoes."

Wife: "If you raise a child to be a good person, that child can take on responsibility as needed and do a good job. He has gotten the type of education, both academically and religiously, that can prepare him for adult life. Why is it so hard for you to accept that?"

Husband: "I do accept that.

What I don't accept is the fact that now he is going to want to borrow my shoes, fill them with his dirty socks and proceed to get my white tennis shoes all black and muddy.

"Philosophically, I can accept him wearing the same size as me.

Practically, I have to find a way to make my shoes unacceptable to him.

"Maybe I'll stuff the toes with newspaper. Then he'll think my shoes are too small for him."

There's more than one way to outsmart a freshman.

Ca:ritas credit card aids Charities USA NEW YORK (NC) - Tommy Lasorda, manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, says helping out Catholic Charities USA as spokesman for its new Caritas MasterCard is his way of showing gratitude for th(~ blessings God has given him. ' In New York for games with the New York Mets, Lasorda helped 'launch a national .campaign for the new Caritas credit card. Catholic Charities USA will receive dne-half of I' percent on the price of purchase,S made by cardholders.

The money will fund' national and lo<:al charities projects.

"I feci that God has blessed me ..

Lasorda told reporters. "He's I~t me be manager for the greatest organization in baseball and participate in four World Series."

"I used to be a Yankees' fan when I was growing up," hejoked.

"But as I grew up and realized how dumb I was, I changed."

Lasorda takes great pride in his heritage. "I was born a Catholic and raised a Catholic, and anything I can do for any Catholic organization or any other church or synagogue, I am more than happy to do," he said.

He will make public appearances and speak on radio and television about the Caritas card as he travels

around the country. Promotional leaflets carry a picture of him in a baseball uniform with "Caritas" across the chest i'nstead of .. Dodgers....

Lasorda said his Caritas credit card would see a lot of action, though he would not be using it personally. "My wife doe.s=aH the buying," he said.

Those want.ing to apply for a Caritas card may contact Father Thomas J. Harvey, executive director, Catholic Charities USA, 1319 F St. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20004, or call (800) 888-9668.

,At last we're legal WARSAW, Poland (NC) - Poland's parliament has granted legal status to the Catholic Church 'for the first time since the communist takeover in 1944. The law, passed in M,ay, made Poland the first Eastern-bloc country to reach formal reconciliation with the Church. It is hoped that by early fall the nation will establish diplomatic relations with the Vatican, another first for an Eastern-bloc country.

The parliament also passed laws establishing freedom of worship and bringing Polish clergy into the country's social security system. .

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Symbols following film reviews indicate both general and Catholic Films Office ratings. which do" not always coincide.

General ratings: G-suitable for general viewing;PG-I3-parental guidance strongly suggested for chil,dren under 13; PG-parental guidance'suggested; R-restricted. unsuitable for children or young teens.

Catholic ratings: AI-approved for children and adults; A2...:....approved for adults and adolescents; A3approved for adults only; A4-separate classification (given films not morally offensive which, however, require some analysis and explanation); O-morally offensive.

CathQlic ratings for television movies are those of the movie house versions of the films.

"Renegades"(Universal): When an undercover cop (Kiefer Sutherland) and a Native American (Lou Diamond Phillips) join forces to nab murderous jewel thieves, lots : of blood is shed and cars are wrecked. The stars are appealing , and the stunts are hair-raising, but. the story line is implausible and a promising Native American sub. plot is not fully realized. Profanity, several cold blooded murders ~ and intense comic-book chases. , A3, R

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Charismatic prayer group meets each Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the church.

ST. ANNE, FR Saturday's teen dance has' been cancelled. New officers of Senior Citizens: Herve Tremblay; president; Albert Lavoie. vice-president; Julie Janson, secretary; Raymond Brodeur ST. JOAN OF ARC, ORLEANS and Elphege Minville, treasurers.

Fiftieth wedding anniversaries: $625 was collected for the Mother's Charles & Jane Corbett, N. EastDay Roses for Life drive, which conham; Alexander & Ann Patterson, tributes to the pro-life efforts of Orleans.

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CHRIST THE KING, MASHPEE/COTUIT ST. MARY, N. ATTLEBORO Support group for separated and More altar boys needed; contact Dr. Rich at CCD cen~er, 428-352 I. divorced Catholics meeting June 25, CHRISTIAN FAMILY 7 p.m., parish center, Information: MOVEMENT !Rev. Ralph Tetrault, 695-6161. June devotions, 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Ma'tyConvention, Aug. 3-6, St. Mary's knoll Bishop Joseph Regan will speak College, Notre Dame, Indiana. In-on the work of Maryknoll in the Phiformation: Christian Family Move-· Iippines at Masses July I & 2. Ap'pliment, PO Box 272, Ames, .Iowa, cations being.accepted for Women!s 50010.

Guild Father Rev. Cornelius Keliher EMMAUS/GALILEE scholarship to Bishop'Feehan High August Galilee reunion, 7-10 p.m.

School. Applicants 1Dust 'be regisAug. 13, Cathedral Camp, E: Freetered parishioners accepted a~ freshtown. New Emmaus Board leaders: ,men and should submit a paragraph Sheila Dorgan, coordinator; Rita on their reason for wanting a Catholic Campoli and Louise Demers, direceducation to St. "Mary's Parish Guild, tors; Claire O'Toole, secretary. Re-., PO Box 1027, N. Attleboro, 02761 treats for 89-90: Nov. 10-12, Dec. 'by June 18.

15-17, 1989; Feb. 2-4, April 27-29, .' SACRED HEART, NB June 8-10. 1990.

-r The Pilgrim Virgin stattle-....will HOLY. G~OST, ATTLEBOR~ j :arrive after the 5 p.m. Mas~nSemmanan Edward Pe~k Will j 'day with prayers following. It will . speak at weekend Masses. Fmance ( remain until June 24 with a.closing .CouJ.1cil meeting, 7:30 p.m. Mon- r service at 5 p.m.Charl,es'Jodoin day 10 the rectory. Youth ,group l'will speak at weekend Masses on me~ting, 7-9 p.m. 'S~nday .at the vocations to the priesthood. pansh c.enter. New mlssalettes are ! ST. MARY: SEEKONK, noW be~ng used, one ~o~umefor AT-TLEBORO&REHOBOTH the entire year, contalnt.ng only . Volunteers needed for Birthright prayers for the congregation. The for a few hours a month: informachange was initiated in order to ' tion: Jeanne.Lin,coln, 695-'1763/226listen to God~s word. Lectors have ,2220. You t hac t i v i tie s , been given training and the P A , open to all youth and families: USA system has been improved. Joe 'Rollerskating, 7~9:30 p.m. Wednesand Carol Lima are thanked for ,day; youth dance, Gr. 6-9, '7:30-10 the new flower urns in front of the P'",l' J.une 30. Students in grade.s '9- . church. Annual meeting to 'plan' ! 12mvlted to become part of A~ven. . . "ture Youth Group. Youth offtcers' parISh .cale.nd~r for Sept. - J~ne. and. adult leaders' meeting, 7:30 p.m.

All organtzatlon or ~ommlttee Tuesday in parish center; general heads or a representative ·should meeting of all members, 7 p.m. June attend June 26, 7 p.m., parish 26 in parish center; tdp to Hampton center.

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CATHEDRAL CAMP, E. FREETOWN An'nual outing for altar boys, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 28.

WIDOWED SUPP.ORT GROUP, FR Mass at Sacred Heart Church followed by communion breakfast J I a.m. June 25. Information: 679-3278.

SEPARATED AND :DIVORCED ;CATHOLICS SUPPORT GROUP Meeting 7 p.m. June 28, Our Lady of'Fatimachurch hall, 560 Gardner's Neck Road, Swansea ST. JOSEPH, FAIRHAVEN Adoration 8:30a.m. to 7:30 p.m. today in the church. New Jerusalem prayer meeting in rectory tonight.

Singles lunch and'hike after II a.m.

Mass June 25. Information: Joe Hampson, 994-1026. Congratulations to·Mr. & Mrs. Norbert Cruz on celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary, beginning with 9,a.m.

Mass tomorrow.

O.L. 'CAPE, BREWSTER .IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, ·.E. BREWSTER Coffee hour Sunday after ,9:30 a.m. Mass at I.e. and after 8:30 and 10 a.m. Masses at OLOC. Confirmatio,n I students should arrange an interview as seon as possible. I.e. needs an organist or guitarist for Sunday mornings; information at rectory.

O.L. ASSUMPTION, OSTERVILLE CCD registration continues through June 30 at the rectory. Baptismal certificates needed for new students. .

CORPUS CHRISTI, SANDWICH Mass and buffet supper for catechists at 6 tonight.

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ST. JOHN NEUMANN, E.FREETOWN Marty Haugen Concert, 8 p.m. tonight. Music Ministry Workshop, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. tomorrow.

ST. WILLIAM, FR New Women's Guild officers: Lil!ian Viveros, president; Louise Viveros, vice-president; Irene .Whalen,secretary; Grace Flanagan, treasurer. All parish women invited to join the Guild. sT. JOHN EVANGELIST, POCASSET Women's Guild scholarship recipients:Paul Bonin, Robert Griffin, Carol Dexter, Kellie Walsh. Summer schedule of Masses, begins this weekend: Saturdays, 4 and 5: 15 p.m.; Sundays, 7:30,9:30 & 10:45 a.m.,5 p.m. Women are asked to sign a petition to counteract the NOW assertion that most American women support abortion. . ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA, FR Final meeting for season, Council of Catholic Women, 7 p.m. Tuesday" Father Reis Hall.

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ST. THOMAS MORE, SOMERSET Seminarian Jim Medeiros is visiting the sick and shut-ins; those wishing to be seen may contact the rectory.

ST. ANTHONY, MATTAPOISETT Guild scholarship recipients: Joanne Greene, Regina Bernard, Marie Elizabeth McGraw, Lisa Heinz. ·LEGION OF MARY Retreat Oct. 27-29 at Family Life Center, N. Dartmouth, directed by Father Albert Dagnoli, SS.CC.lnformation: Alice Beaulieu, 995-2354.

O.L. MT.CARMEL, NB Parishioners are invited to attend a Mass and reception celebrating Rev. Manuel Andrade's 40th anniversary of priesthood, noon, June 25, St. John the Baptist Church, New Bedford.

ST. JAMES, NB Lectors needed for the 7 p.m.

Sunday Mass. Information at rectory.

ST. JOSEPH, TAUNTON Vincentians express gratitude for recent donations for the needy and note that wheelchairs, hospital beds, walkers and other items for invalids are available on loan.

CATHEDRAL, FR '·1989/ 1990 adult sacramental classes and baptismal classes start this month. 'Information at rectory.

SS. PETER AND PAUL, FR A summer program in reading and mathematics on all grade levels, including an introduction to high school mathematics is open to all parish children. Information at ·school.

'O.L. OF VICTORY, CENTERVILLE; O.L. HOPE, WEST BARNSTABLE. Summer Mass schedule starts this -weekend. The following Masses are added·to theregular schedule: Saturdays, 7 a.m. & 7:30 p.m., Sundays 7 a.m. at OLV; Saturdays 5: 15 p.m.; ~undays 11:15 a.m. at OLH. 8 a.m. daily Mass.at aLB will start Monday. OLV Men's Club meeting, 7 p.m. Monday in the parish center.

Parish council meeting, 7 p.m. June 27, rectory. Congratulations to scholarship winners Golden D. Bryant (Vincent & Rose Curran scholarship) and CraigColebourn OLV Guild (Father Tom McMorrow scholarship). Congratulations to Jessie and Andy Kelly on their 66th wedding anniversary.

ST.. STANISLAUS, FR Congratulations to Women's Guild scholarship winner Pamela Reid, a sophomore at the University of New Hampshire. Exposition of Blessed Sacrament follows 7:20 a.m. Mass Fridays in June. Devotions to St. Anthony 7:45 a.m. Tuesdays. Devotions to Our Lady of Czestochowa follow 7:20 a.m. Mass Wednesdays.

HOLY ROSARY, TAUNTON Annual Polish picnic, Aug. 13.

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