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Bishops faced full agenda FATHER MADDOCK

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Sister Bowman - a Francisl=an SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (CNS) ...:..- 'Evangelization and Cat,holic Sister of Perpetual Adoration, minorities were dominant themes teacher, gospel singer, author,ilecas the National Conference of Cath- turer and faculty member of the olic Bishops met June 16-19 at institute for Black Catholic StuSeton Hall University in South dies at Xavier University in New Orange. But the bishops also ap- Orleans - enthralled the bishops proved a politically delicate state- with her half-hour speech. She ment urging improved U.S.-Viet- spoke to them about black sufferFATHER HEBERT nam relations and a document on ings and hopes, contributions lind bishop-theologian relations. A- needs, history and future, and among those attending the bian- bove all, faith, in the U.S. Catholic nual meeting was Bishop Daniel Church.

Her talk itself witnessed the richA. Cronin.'

The unquestioned highlight of ness of African-American culture. boro, on June 28 and will become the meeting was a brilliant, impas- To describe the feeling of many episcopal vicar of the Attleboro- sioned, loving testimonial of Afri- black Catholics about the church Taunton area on July 1. He earn~d can-American Catholic faith by a she.sang the black spiritual, "Somethe canon law licentiate at Catho- dying black nun whose grandfather . times I Feel Like a MotherDess Child." At times she used the ringlic University, Washington, DC, was a slave. ing cadences of the black Baptist and was vice-officialis of the Fifty-one-year-old Sister Thea diocesan tribunal from 1975 to Bowman, keynote speaker. in a preacher, at times the scolding or cajoling tone of the black wife or 1977. two-hour study session June 17 on Father Hebert, an Attleboro na- evangelization of African-Ameri- mother. tive, is a graduate of Attleboro cans, brought tears to the eyes of Dressed in an elegant AfricanHigh School and Providence Col- many bishops and observers as she American gown, her voice clear lege. He prepared for the priest-, spoke and sang to them and, at the and resonant, eyes sparkling iLDd hood at St. John's Seminary, end, had them all link hands and hands animated, Sister Bowmam's Brighton, and was ordained in join her in singing "We Shall OverTurn to Page 13 1981. He was parochial vicar at St. come."

Thomas More parish, Somerset, from 1981 until assigned to graduate studies at Catholic University in 1985. Awarded the canon law licentiate in 1987, he then became parochial vicar at Sacred Heart parish, Taunton, with parttime duties at the chancery office.

Bishop Daniel A. Cronin has burdensome, Monsignor Reannounced the appointment of gan has carefully overseen the Rosemary Dussault as general financial operations of the manager of The Anchor, effective Anchor.

July I. She has been with the paper It is with great pleasur,e as business and advertising manthat I now announce the apager since February 1957, when pointment of Miss Rosemary.

Dussault to the position in planning began for the.first issue, dated April II of that year. the Anchor of General ManIn her new position she will tary schools not run by parishes or ager, which would include the responsibilities carried out dioceses increased in 1989 as did assume the responsibilities of fiformerly by the Financial Adthe number of students those pri- nancial administration ofthe paper, ministrator; as well as thos,: vate schools serve, according to succeeding Msgr. John J. Regan, the directory. financial administrator since 1974. of overseeing the circulation, personnel, and advertising Two hundred eighty-one private Msgr. Regan, who has been pastor elementary schools served 74,372 of St. Thomas More parish, Somareas of the Anchor. students in 1989 compared to 272 erset, ana episcopal vicar for the Turn to Page Six schools serving 55,551 students in Fall River and New Bedford areas since 1978, will become pastor of 1988.

The number of schools and stu- St. Patrick's parish, Falmouth, on dents in each of the directory's June 28.

In appointing Miss Dussault other categories declined. The 822 diocesan and parochial high school~ general manager, the bishop reserving 390,473 students in 1989 leased the following statement: As he undertakes new duties were declines of 18 and 34,256 as pastor of St. Patrick's parrespectively over 1988 figures. ish in Falmouth, Reverend There were nine fewer private Monsignor John J. Regan high schools and 12,649 fewer stucompletes his work as Finandents in private high schools in cial Administrator of the 1989. The directory reported Anchor. I wish to express my 270,811 students at 542 schools. gratitude to him for many The number of diocesan and years of dedicated service in parochial elementary schools dethat capacity. clined by 119 to a 1989 total of In these difficult times when 7,268. The number of students in publishing a diocesan newspaper has become financially Turn to Page Six ROSEMARY DUSSAULT

Fr. IVladdock judicial vicar Rev. Jay T. Maddock, JCL, has Ordained in 1975, he was pabeen appointed judil:ial vicar/ of- rochial vicar at Sacred Heart parficialis of the dioce~an marriage ish, Taunton, before returning to tribunal by Bishop Daniel' A. Rome for studies leading to the Croni'n. He succeeds Msgr. Henry canon law licentiate, which he was T. Munroe, who had held th~ post awarded in 1977. since 1971 and is now diocesan Back in Fall River, he was named vicar general. parochial vicar at Immaculate Named tribunal judges were C9nception parish, Fall River, reMsgr. Daniel F. Hoye, JCL, and maining in residence after his apRev. Gerard A. Hebf:rt, JCL. pointment in 1980 to oversee daily All the appointme:llts are effec- operations of the marriage tributive July I and are for a three-year nal. He was named vice-officialis period. All the appointees are in 1986. licentiates in canon litw.

Msgr. Hoye, who has returned Father Maddock, a native of to the diocese after 12 years ofservAttleboro; is a graduate of Msgr. ice as assistant general secretary, Coyle High School, Taunton. He associate general secretary and prepared for the prieBtho'od at St. general secretary of the National Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield, .Conference of Catholic Bishops Conn., St. John's Seminary, Brigh- and the U.S. Catholic Conference, ton, and the North American Col- will assume the pastorate of St. lege in Rome.

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Third highest in nation

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WILMETTE, Ill. (eNS) - With figures in the directory are asalmost 815,000 new Catholics re- sembled from records and annual ported by California dioceses, the reports in each diocese. number of U.S. Catholics increased Increases in the number of perby more than 1.4 million since Jan. manent deacons and decreasing I, 1988, according to the 1989 numbers of priests, brothers, wo~ Official Catholic Directory. In the men religious and seminarians conFall River diocese, 6.5 percent of tinued, according to the directory. the total population of 540,000 is The 1989 figures include: Catholic.

- 9,065'permanent deacons, an This figure is exceeded only by increase of 553 from 1988 and an those of the dioceses of Browns- increase of 2,363 from 1984. ville, Tex., 81 percent Catholic, - 52,948 priests, decreases of and of EI Paso, 66 perc,:nt Catholic. 754 from 1988 and 4,943 from Across the nation, 54,918,989 1984.

Catholics form 22.4~, percent of - 6,977 brothers, decreasing 92 the population. (rom 1988 and 619 from five years The archdiocese of Los Angeles ago.

- 104,419 women religious, a is the largest See in the country with 3.39 million Catholics. Chi- .decrease of 2,493 from 1988 and cago is second with :U5 million 13,608 from 1984.

- 3,578 diocesan seminarians, and the archdiocese of New York down 1,403 from 1988 and 3,908 reported 2.2 million.

The directory is pllblished an- from 1984.

- 2,068 seminarians studying nually in June by P.J. Kenedy and Sons of Wilmette. While Catholic for religious orders, down 463 from population figures in t he directory 1988 and 1,708 from 1984.

The number of Catholic elemenrepresent diocesan estimates, other

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Big day at the路 Commons for sidewalk supervisors

By Pat McGowan It was a warm and mostly sunny June I and although it was a weekday, sidewalk supervisors were out in force at Cape Cod's Mashpee Commons to make sure that the steeple and cross of the new Christ the King Church were raised in proper order and that the new/old church bell (G sharp) rang a celebratory peal precisely at noon.

Many watchers brought lawnchairs and tailgate picnics and settled in for the day. The less prepared were sustained by food and drink from a circulating lunch truck.

The arrangements were wise, since it turned out to be a long day.

Although the church bell, a 2,400 pound bronze beauty made in 1899 by the Maneely Bell Co. of West Troy, N.Y., was hung on schedule at 8 a.m., preparations to erect Christ the King's steeple and cross were time-consuming.

As people waited, Father Ronald A. Tosti, Christ the King's pastor, recalled that the bell originally hung in St. Roch路 Church, Fall River. The parish closed in 1982 and since that time the bell had been in storage.

Bells are so significant liturgically that. there is a christening ceremony for them. St. Roch's bell, said Father Tosti, bears the路 name of Maria Joseph Anna Roch, with the name of Joseph memorializing Father Joseph T. Giguere, St. Roch's first pastor.

The new Christ the King parish brings together Catholics who previously worshiped at St. Jude Chapel in Cotuit and Queen of All Saints Chapel in Mashpee. Both chapels were formerly served by Our Lady of the Assumption parish in nearby Osterville. .

Forming a physical link to the past is the fact that the I50-seat St. Jude chapel was brought to Mashpee and integrated into the new Christ the King plant.

A GENERAL view of the Christ the King complex shows at top the St. R9Ch bell before a protective housing went in place around it; center and bottom, the steeple before the cross was attached; at right, a worker holds the cross. Plastic coverings protecting the gold leaf were not removed until it was in place atop the steeple. (Rosa and McGowan photos)

That plant, on eight acres路 of land, will form an anchor for the Mashpee Commons, still under development. A complex of stores is at one end of the common, a characteristically New England town plan, and Christ the King is at the other. The long stretch between will be bordered on both sides by houses.

The parish complex, all interconnected, is the largest ever built in the Fall River diocese, declared Father Tosti. It comprises the church; a rectory, built behind the church; parish offices; a parish hall with a stage and dressing rooms; a small weekday chapel; a St. Vincent de Paul pantry for storage of food and clothing for the needy; an education center with movable walls providing up to 12 learning spaces, a library and a closed-circuit TV system. In all, 38,000 square feet are under one roof.

The church itself will accommodate 1200 people and a total of some 5,000 attend the 9 weekend Masses celebrated during the summer months. Its steeple and gold leaf-covered cross rise 105 feet above the ground. The cross is topped by a crown, denoting the kingship of Christ.

The St. Roch bell will ring for weddings, funerals and other special occasions - such as high noon on June I, when it rang over Mashpee for the first time. For hymns and the Angelus, said Father Tosti,"a separate carillon will be install~d.

A "dedication countdown" leaflet distributed this month to parishioners, announces that the new church will be.dedicated on Nov. 26, the feast of Christ the King.

The event will be prepared for prayerfully by a day of recollection Nov. 12.

An open house is scheduled for Dec. 3 and there will be a dedication ball and'a dedication cruise in 1990.

THE ANCHOR - Diocese of Fall River - Fri-:, June 23, 1989

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Following a long and carefully history, the burden has been echoed planned effort to continue its serv- back to the school administration ices to the families of Westport which has taken every avenue to and North Dartmouth communi- make the future viable for those who are' still able to carry the ties, the office of St. George School, .

Westport, called an emergency weight of this journey. meeting of school parents June 19 Private· Catholic education., to make public the following state- though remaining a very imporment from Rev. Roger D. LeDuc, . tant tool to our families, has pastor of St. George parish: reached beyond the capacity of this community. Therefore; as of . After 35 years of special service to education in the towns-of West- today, St. George School must port and North, Dartmouth, reluctantly close its doors to the through a long, courageous pio- ongoing education of our youth. neering spirit of families concerned with a rounded education which includes a faith formation in the GALLERY HOURS' .

Mon.-Sat. environment of a private com10 a.m.-5 p.m. munity of elementary learning, the Sun. 12·5 p.m.

St. George School, Westport, has been striving to maintain. its service to hundreds of youth in our ART GALLERY generation. ' FINE PAINTINGS AND DRAWINGS Over and over again, our families have' had to struggle within 891 Main Street, Osterville, MA, themselves to respond to the in428-3823 'Come in and Browse" creasing demands of education in Richard W. Rourke modern society. In varied ways, Howard E. Bush Marjorie A. Keary through our school's more recent

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FRIENDS AND BENEFACTORS joined members of Sacred Hearts Community in' Fairhavento cele:brate the June II dedication of the new Retirement/Infirmary residence attached' to the Provincial House. Designated the Damien Wing, it will house aged or infirm priests and brothers who have served in the East Coast Province of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and, Mary. An open house to view the nine-room facility and chapel was held prior to the bLessing. Pictured are, left, Rev. Roy Yurco,SSCC, infirmary administrator; and center,Bishop Daniel A. Cronin, who conducted the ceremony. (Rosa photo)

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VATICAN CITY (eNS) - Pope John Paul II prayed for the young victims o(China's political crackdown and appealed 1;0 the coun- ' try's leaders to respect "truth, justice and freedom."

The pope, in his strongest comments to date on the bloody suppression of student demonstrations in the Chinese capitaJ of Beijing, said he hoped that "those who are sad may find comfort" and that "so much suffering will not remain fruitless."

The pope made I:he remarks during his weekly Sunday blessing from his apartment window above St. Peter's Square June 17. In early June, hundreds of people were believed killed when troops moved against demonstrators in the Chinese capital.

The pope said he ha.d been "profoundly struck by the news and by the images of what was happening in China and, in particular, by the deaths of so many young people."

In these "most sad and tragic

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moments," the pope said, he wanted to join the "lament of those who suffer, victims ofthe violence." He said he shared in "the requests of those who hunger and thirst for justice."

The pope prayed that "those 'who guide the destiny of this great nation will not lack the necessary wisdom in seeking' the common good, which is based on respect for truth, justice and freedom."

The pope framed his remarks in the form of a prayer to Mary, Mother of China and Queen of Peace, as she is honored in the Sheshan shrine near. Shanghai, China. He entrusted the "beloved Chinese people" to her protection.

The same day, the Vatican newspaper said the world's "horror and grief' over the massacre of young protesters in China is continuing as the country enters' the "sad phase of repression." .

In a front-page editorial the newspaper, L'Osservatore Romano, said the eve.nts in China were

Diocese of Fall River

OFFICIAL His Excellency, 'the Most Reverend Daniel A. Cronin, Bishop of Fall River announces the following appointments: Rev. Jay T. Maddock, J.c.L., Judicial Vicar/Officialis Rev. Misgr. Daniel F. Hoye, J.c.L.;Judge Rev. Gerard A. Hebert, J.C.L., Judge Effective July 1, 1989; for a period of three years.

His Excellency, ·the Most Reverend Daniel A. Cronin, Bishop of Fall River,.has accepted the nomination ofthe Reverend Alban V. Montella, O.F.M., Provincial, and has appointed the Reverend Michael M. Camara, O.F.M., as Parochial Vicar at Saint Kilian Parish in New Bedford.

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likened to a wo~ldwide "crlsis communism" and the collapse of its ideoloJ!;Y. "The horror at the massacre, the grief for the young victims, seriously harms the hopes for the future - not only for the I billion Chinese but for the other billions who make up the human caravan," the article said.

"Those Chinese youths who were killed, the students crushed by armored tanks and their uniformed contemporaries burned on the pyre of collective anger are all victims and witnesses - one could call them martyrs - of a terrible injustice," it said.

The outside sympathy and interest in the events "cannot and should not abate as the days pass," the' article said.

The current wave of repression in China, it said, illustrates the "grave and dramatic fracture produced by the recourse to the violence of weapons and ideology."

The article said that, in the larger view, the Chinese protest was evidence of the "imminent collapse of an entire ideology founded on the assumption of a 'dictatorship of the proletariat.''' In fact, it said, this ideology has given birth to "strongly totalitarian" societies run by small elites, who deny basic forms of citizen participation and the free flow of information.

The article drew a sharp distinction between the Soviet Union's current reform movement and the repression in China. The Soviet "perestroika" or restructuring program, it said, was an important step toward the "positive" resolution of the crisis of communism in that ·country.

It was in the atmosphere of perestroika that the massive Chinese pro-reform demonstrations began, the article noted.

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.the·moorinSA., The Massachusetts Mess The ~urrent financial mess in Massachusetts is indeed one of the most obnoxious political problems that its citizens will be called upon to solve. Let it be made quite clear that it is the citizens who will have to bailout this sinking ship of state.

Politicians propose. Taxpayers pay.

W4at makes the current duplicity so odious is the manner in which it surfaced. The citizens were told in the days preceding last year's presidential campaign that the commonwealth was in great shape. There was n'o need to worry about the giveaways ofjoyriders. The state coffers were overflowing. In fact, this was one of the chief selling points of the Democratic caQdidate.

Well: Americans in general seemed topossess·more insight than the voters of this st~te. As coincidental as it might seem, once the electoral college cast its votes, the commonwealth began ~o flounder. All of a sudden, the land of milk and honey became soured and sick. The trickle of revenue liabilities rose to such a flood of indebtedness that there were not enough funds even to meet payrolls. Default, insolvency and deficit had not been envisioned ~y the lawmakers on Beacon Hill; but all of a sudden the party was over.

In short, as we face the new fiscal year we are long on rhetoric and short on answers. Beca.use of the fear of new taxes, few have dared to propose ways and means of returning Massachusetts to solvency. To date, only stopgap measures have been offered, reminding one of the proverbial boy with his finger in the dike. Sin taxes on alcohol and cigarettes, together with the outrageo~s taxes on gasoline, just will not post bail for those who have brought us to our present sorry state.

In the meantime, as politicians play games and manipulate headlines, people suffer. Services for. the homeless, the elderly, the truly needy face cuts. Schools and libraries must make very difficult educational decisions. The sick and the handicapped may well go without needed assistance. Arts programs that .raise and embellish the quality of life fear the axe. The woeful' litany seems endless., As the state at!empts to tread water and even float a few loans, may all who have a sense of community responsibility try to help those who will suffer the most. Indeed, the private sector will have to provide even more services than it already' does for the least of our brothers and sisters. May we then be more than ever sensitive to the cry of those whose voices have been drowned out by the shouts of ambition. After all, it is really in our service to one another that we find our true and common wealth.

A Noteworthy Appointment It is indeed a joy to recognize the appointment by Bishop Cronin of Rosemary Dussault as General Manager of the Anchor. Her many years of faithful service to the Church and this paper are fittingly recognized by this designation. In many ways she symbolizes the many laypeople whose choice of employment means much more to them than a mere means of earning a living.

Her life is one of dedicated professionalism and for this she has been recognized nationally by her colleagues in the newspaper world. .

It is with pride that this paper notes the perceptive choice of the bishop as reflected in this administrative decision. We offer Rosemary our encouragement and support as she assumes her new role.

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Ministry from the heart· GLEN COVE, N.Y. (CNS) -

C~tholic health care should be

seen as "a ministry that arises out of the heart of the church" and as the concern of tlie whole church, said a speaker at the recent annual meeting of the New York State Catholic Health Care Council.

Executives of Catholic hospitals, hospices, long-term care facilities and home health care agencies and their sponsoring religious orgimizations were at the meeting.

The speaker, Mercy Sister Helen Marie Burns, discussed in a joint keynote address with Father Eugene Lauer of the University of Notre Dame a national vision for the future of Catholic health care ministry.

They presented a statement from a commission on health care formed by superiors of congregations of religious that run health care institutions. It-included repres~n­ tatives of the St. .Louis-based Catholic Health Association and the National Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Sister Burns, vice president of the Sisters of Mercy of the Union and president-elect of the leadership Conference of Women Religious, said the commission statement calls for collaboration and for conversion, noting that "persons formed in faith, hope and charity" can accomplish a great deal.

Father Lauer said the commis-. sion presumes that in the future there will be more lay-sponsored institutions.

So if Catholic identity and mission are to be preserved, everyone in leadership roles "will have to be trained ministerially," he said, adding that leadership from diocesan bishops will be increasingly important.

Father Russell Smith of the Pope John XXIII Medical-Moral Re-' search and Education Center in Braintree, said that "conscious

reflection ... does not make the inevitable clinical choices any easier" but does make them "wiser and more virtuous." ,Father Smith said there are some areas where theologians have only offered the "first thoughts in an ongoing conversation."

One area is whether one is always required to use artificial means to provide nutrition and hydration, he said, adding that a specific treatment or form of care couldn't be defined as "ordinary" or "extraordinary" in the moral sense.

A treatment appropriate for a person in a temporary health crisis might not be at all appropriate for a person who would require such treatment indefinitely.

He said that in 1957 Pope Pius XII used "a flexible formulation" to distinguish between ordinary and extraordinary treatment and also drew no distinction between refusing extraordinary means and withdrawing such treatment after it had begun.

The pope also affirmed what Father Smith called the absolute natural right offamily members to participate in a decision for a patient who was unconscious.

The Holy See's 1980 document on euthanasia l-lsed the terms "proportionate" and "disproportion-

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ate," usage which Father Smith said clearly keeps the terms flexible so that many fact'orscan enter a decision.

The case of Karen Anne Quinlan in 1975, whose father had to go to court to be declared her guardian so she could be removed from a respirator, "ended our technological honeymoon," Father Smith said.

William Cox of the Catholic Health Association discussed the impact the proposed federal budget may have on hospitals, specifically on Medicare reimbursement.

Proposed Medicare cuts are "one of the few elements in the budget" that involve real savings to the government, he said, but hospital lobbying has kept the cuts at $2.3 billion, instead of the $5.5 billion proposed by the Bush administration.

Cox, who is the association's vice president for government services, said hospitals "for the first time in the history of the budget process . . . did a great job of educating."

Another potential problem for Catholic hospitals, he said, was federal proposals to strip not-for- . profit hospitals oftheir tax-exempt status.

Too often, he said, people say of Catholic hospitals, "This doesn't look like a ministry - this looks like a big business." The hospitals need to tell what they provide to the poor and the larger community, Cox stressed.

He said the CHA was anxious to get health insurance for the poor, "who, if they are uninsured, will not show up for health care" because they are unwilling to take charity or fear they will be rejected.

He also predicted there would be "a growing interest in some form of national health coverage" as corporate America begins to look more favorably on tne concept.

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Class reunion time is upon us again and thousands of people are dieting, shopping and fretting. Some solve the problem by not attending. Others travel a thousand or more miles to attend. Paradoxically, the ones who live the closest often fail to show up.

In his book, Is There Life After High School?, Ralph Keyes holds that our lifelongself-:image is set in high school and in spite of how we behave and look now, we revert to that teenager at reunions.

I believe there is some truth in his observation, which is one cause of our anxiety. Our classmates talk about how we were then and those negative and painful memories come flooding back when we think about our reunion.

Yet, when we get there, we discover that the shy kid is now an easy conversationalist, the inept 'one a confident businessman and the cheerleader is heavy. (There are some joys in life.)

I like class reunions and plan to attend one this month. I find my former classmates fun and interesting. We catch up on what we're doing now and reminisce over high school antics.

The latter can pose problems -with spouses who didn't attend the same school. A letter to Dear

By Abby last year spoke to the issue.

The writer said he was bored at his DOLORES spouse's reunion and asked ifthere was a tactful way to tell his wife to CURRAN get lost that evening.

"Please don't suggest I make a deal and say, 'I won't attend yours if you won't attend mine:" he wrote. "My spouse insists that I the same way at his. So this year we are attending separate reunions. attend hers."

It doesn't mean we don't like each Abby replied that she knew of no tactful way to tell a spouse to other's company but that we care get lost without starting World enough about each other to free ourselves from pretending to enjoy War III. each other's reunion. . I disagree. Reuni'bns can be misAnd it hasn't started World War erable for spouses and graduates III. If one is honest, one has to alike. The spouse is bored. S/he admit that there are times when doesn't know many there and is one spouse has more fun without often reduced to smiling artificially the other: when men are exchangas classmates rehash silly memo- ing war stories, when women want ries. Eventually sl he joins a wall- to be with old high school or colflower group of other bored lege female friends, when there's spouses. any sort of reunion involving only The class member, on the other one spouse. hand, is not free to enjoy the banIt takes communication, honesty, ter if a spouse is uncomfortable. and trust to share honest feelings Interaction with old friends may on issues of this sort in marriage. be foregone or the couple may just Guessing the other's feelings isn't give up and leave as soon after always effective. dinner as possible.

I think a lot of class reunion The last two reunions I attended members might be surprised at the I happened to be alone because my reaction of their spouses if they husband couldn't get off work. I were to say, "I know you're bored had more fun than at previous there and that worrries me so I reunions because I wasn't worry- don't have as much fun. Would ing about his boredom. you rather not goT' Go ahead, ask that question.

When I shared this experience with him, he agreed because he felt . You might get a big hug!

.Buying time The dioceses of Richmond, Va., and Owensboro, Ky:, are celebrating the priestly ordination of large groups this year, according to a recent news report. .

Richmond, a diocese of 135,000 Catholics, ordained eight priests.

Owensboro, a diocese of 53,000 Catholics, ordained seven men.

Several other dioceses report similar statistics. Does this suggest that researchers predi.~ting a better than 40 percent drop in the diocesan priesthood by the year 2005 are dead wrong?

Before we bury any researchers, let's take a closer look at what actually is happening. I believe we will find a classic example of buying time - time which can be put to good use. .

In Richmond, for example, two of the eight men are over 60. If they retire at 75 they will give approximately 13 to 15 years of service t6 the church. Compare this with a man ordained at 25 who gives 45 years of service..

I am reminded pf the· bishop who told agr'oup of elderly priests, "You can do anything you want within reason, but I forbid you to . · I" d Ie. Ordaining older men and prolonging retirement to buy time cannot be faulted. These methods are a justifiable means of keeping the church operating. They also are improvements over the way the church operated ill the past.

At one time it was an exception to ordain a man older than about 25. The church seemed to be saying that God stops calling men to be priests after a cert~jn age.

One good outcome of declining numbers of priests is that the ministry is now accessible to men of all ages.

And it is often good to keep . priests in active ministry at the

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other end of the age scale. Most priests who are reasonably healthy do not want to retire. They may want to minimize administrative duties, but they do want to continue ministering. .

Dioceses that are buying time now are in tune with the times. But time runs out! No matter how long

June 24 1907, Rev. Bernard F. McCahill, Pastor, SS. Peter & Paul,Fall River June 25 1960, Rev. Raymond J. Hamel, Chaplain, St. Joseph Orphanage, Fall River 1941, Rt. Rev. Louis A. Marchand, Pastor, St. Anthony, .New Bedford

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FATHER EUGENE HEMRICK priests serve, their time of retirement will arrive.

These facts make the time of grace that dioceses have generated precious. The question is how that time can best be utilized.

A first recommendation might be that dioceses never give up on recruiting the young. They should never be content with a rising ratio of older men to younger priests. If this should happen, the time bought will have been squandered.

Second, there must be more' aggressive vocations drives. For example, Cardinal Joseph Bernardin has made vocations a first priority for the archdiocese of Chicago. '.

Los Angeles Archbishop Roger Mahoney has offered n:tinority candidates preseminary training to better prepare them for seminary courses.

Such programs reflect a sense of urgency. I believe that sense of urgency needs to run through the entire church. .The statistics indicating that the church will have 40 percent fewer priests in the future are valid.

However, the figure could become much lower, depending on !:tow well dioceses utilize the valuable time they are buying.

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FATHER JOHN

DIETZEN Q. Please clarify for us who have spent years of our lives in the military service the church's position regarding this kind of service.

According to what I sometimes read it seems the church now tells us Cat.holics that we are all supposed to be conscientious objectors. Is this true? (Mississippi) A. The church does not teach that all Catholics are required to be conscientious objectors to military service.

In the very early centuries of our faith Christians generally assumed and acted upon the beliefthat participation in military service was against the principles of Jesus Christ. In part that position reflected their refusal to participate in any kind ofservice to the Roman emperor, who was considered divine under Roman law.

But reasons went much beyond that. As anyone familiar with the history of Christianity is aware, however, the position shifted dramatically after that. Off and on for centuries even the pope became personally involved in military actions thought to involve the welfare of the church.

In light of this history, draft boards formerly took the position that no Catholic could claim conscientious objection on· religious grounds.

Only after World War II, with the radically different nature of war and of relationships between nations and people, did matters shift again.

Behind such statements lie two firm principles of faith ..

- First, all Catholics and other Christians must be guided primarily by the principles and values related to us by Jesus in the Gos-

pels. Both individually and together as a church, the holy Sc:riptures, particularly the Gospels and the rest of the New Testament, are the norm against which we: all must measure what we believe and do.

This means we ask ourselvles in critical decisions of life, Does what I am doing fit iIi with what Christ says I should do?

- Second, religious leaders and others concerned with human rights have been forced numerous times in recent decades to insist repeatedly that every human being has the responsibility and right to act in accord with his or her conscience without retribution, insofar as those rights are exercised without prejudice to the rights of others. Authorities thus have an obligation to respect those rights.

What American bishops and . episcopal conferences of other countries have said is simply that Catholics may (not must) legitimately, and in total agreement with their religious heritage, refuse to participate in military action.

In other words, according to their teaching, refusal to participate in active warfare is a basic humjln and religious right and ·m'-!st be honored..

During the Vietnam war, especially, when many Catholics believed participation in that war would be a violation of Christian responsibility, bishops and even the pope agreed that no onle is obliged to fight a war simply because it is declared by a civil' authority.

Obviously this applies not only to our country but to Christian.s in other nations as well.

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Bishops moved to tea.rs SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (CNS) - The U.S. bishops did things Sister Thea Bowman's way June 16. · Aftertellingthe U.S. bishops what she thinks it me~ns to be black arid Catholic in the Uni.ted' States, Sister Bowman had · them, 'some in'tears, stand up, cross arms, hold hands', sing "We Shall'Overcome" ::.:.. and sway while they weri c;loing it.

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Church that 'is universal is a . closeness," slle said when asked about getting the bishops.t.Q stand close to each other and ttold h~nds.. ; Integrating communities and insuring that the needs and concerns of people .from all ethnic groups and of both sexes are heard fails so pften"because,we dj>n't spend the time" getting ~o know and understand each other l.' . '

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, .. ·me~l,1s:t)ei.ng"willingto us~tl:ie - :' MQs't tiladc womcll'don:t ex- , l,ut and worship forms of other ,perie~ce sexi~t:Jl in the '~liurch · cultures, sai~Sister Bowman, a ~nd soc;iety i~ the s'anw -way,member onhe Franciscan Sis- white women do, she ,said." . . "Most black women were ters o(Perpetual Adoration and director of intercultura(aware- raised more egalitarian," .she ness for the 'Diocese ofJackson, said. Both men' and women Miss.

J' , learned to cook and' sew and' "The church is Catholic be- work in the fields and factories. cause she'is universal, because "A lot of what white women she's multicultural, because she's call male chauvinism black wo-' multiethnic,',' Sister Bowman men call bad manners. We say, told reporters after'her presen- 'They don't have no home traintation at the National Confer- ing.' " ence of CatholiC Bishops' spring "The black community does meeting at Seton Hall Univer- not respect men who don't resity in South Orange, N.J. spect women," Sister Bowman The interview with reporters said. "We just look at it in a took place in a dorm room different way," "The black male is an endanwhere Sister Thea was resting.

Cancer diagnosed in 1984 has gered species," she said, and spread to her skull and most of black women know that.

Sister Bowman said she and her other bones, requiring her to use a wheelchair. She had other black women were raised. radiation treatments a week "to care for our men" - fathers" earlier and was to begin a che- husbands, brothers, churchmen.

"They need my 'encouragemotherapy regimen in four days.

"I have pain. Pain is a con- ment ... sometimes they need my chastisement in order to be stant," she said. the men they need to be," she - From under the blanket and said. quilt in the already warm room, "When men and women walk the 51-year-old nun quoted a together in unity ... when the spiritual: "I keep so busy serv- lines ofcommunication are truly ing my master, I ain't got time open, whatever the question we to die." have to consider, we'll make Being one of the few women better decisions." . to have addressed a general "I truly believe in integrameeting of the National Con.: tion," she said. "Real integraference of Catholic Bishops tion is people coming together. didn't faze Sister Bowman. fully functioning, bearing their "They are my brothers .gifts." they are my pastors; they are '''For so long we remained in the hierarchy of my church our own little camps; we need but they are my brothers and I to learn to walk together. ... thank God for them," she said. We've come a long way, but we "One of the gifts that African have a long way to go," she .

Americans bring to a Catholic said.

Miss Dussault has been associated with the Anchor for . . many, many years and has been awonderfully dedicated, hardworking member of the staff. As she assumes her new position, she brings to it her noteworthy characteristics of deep Catholicfaith, loyalty to the Church' and faithful service to the Anchor.

I take great joy in appointing this exemplary Catholic woman, Miss Dussault, to the position of General Manager.

Long Service In 1982, when The Anchor marked its 25th anniversary, Miss Dussault consented to a rare interview. It was titled "Rosemary Dussault: The Anchor's anchor."

Excerpts follow.

Meet Rosemary Dussault, the Anchor:s anchor, the only crew member who's been aboard since before day one.

Her involvement began, she said, in Februarv, 1957, two months , before the Anchor's first issue on April 11.

"We were aIr feeling our way," 'she said of those hectic days during which her first job was to bring order out of a chaotic initial list of subscribers to the new paper.

"The lists had been sent out to have addressograph plates made," she explained, "and the cards were returned just thrown into boxes.

The only division was that they

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had to sort them by parish and street address."

Aided by a corps of eighth graders from SS. Peter and Paul School, Fall River, where Father John Driscoll, then the Anchor's assistant m.anager, was then curate, R f' II . osemary Ina y got the cards In d or er. . For its first few months the Anchor was housed in downtown offices adjacent to those of Atty.

H ugh Golden, its first editor.

Wh . h " en. we . were working on t e subscnptlOn c.ards, we put long . the haII" ta bl es out In s, reca II ed Rosemary. "Clients for other offices in the building had to squeeze by our eighth graders."

Soon, however, the Anchor moved to larger quarters and the fledgling paper had room to grow.

So did Rosemary's job. With the departure of the Anchor's original bookkeeper, she took over that assignment, along with the general office routine. .

A special project was the devel-' opment of a "morgue" of photographs and clippings on a wide variety of sUbjects that could be called on to supply background information for Anchor stories.

One facet ofthe task was getting a photograph of every diocesan priest, recalled RosemarY·,"Finally we sent a photographer to the annual priests' retreat with 'orders to get a front and side view of everyone there. There was a lot of .hasty sh~ving. and. 'dasltingfor clerical collars,',' she chuckled.'

A standoiji ~Yent·. during the .AnchQr's early years,wlisthe 1958 c(eath of fope Pius) XI~. "W~ hild no fi~es on the procedures that

~!1k~ I*ce.be~w~en:.th~ 'd.e~.th.of - Retir,ed Bishop Er.nest J, Prione pope and the a'ccession .of meau','79, of Manchester die(t June another; so we were'really burning 15 'at C~tholic Medical Center 'in the midnight oil combj~g through Mimchester after a lengthy illness. .reference books," she said:' . 'His funeral Mass took place 'rho~e hastily assembled. fa~s Wedne~day atSt; Joseph's Cathedstood. the Anchor in good stead ral with Manchester Bishop Odore t!tree more, times during the past J. Gendron and Cardinal Bernard quarter ).century, as the paper F. Law of Boston as the principai recorded the passings of John celebra·nts. Bislfop Daniel ~.

XXIII, Paul VI and john Paul I. Cronin was among concelebratiitg . While Rosemary became busier pr.elates. and busier with other facets of the . . Bishop :,Primeau was named in Anchor operation, a succession of 1959 to head the Diocese of Man- assistants concentrated on the allchester, which comprises the state important circulation and mailing of New Hampshire. He resigned in deoartment. 'l974 for health reasons.

But during The' Drive, the anBorn Sept. 17, 1909, in Chicago, nual hectic period during which he attended Loyola University and most Anchor subscriptions are up St. Mary of the Lake Seminary for renewal, she returns to her there and was ordained in 1934. original post, leading her cohorts He subsequently earned a docto- in complying with increasingly rate in theology at St. Mary's and complicated post office mailing a degree in canon law at the Lateregulations, separating the quick ran University in Rome. from the dead among subscribers . From 1946 to 1958, Bishop and cajoling harried pastors into Primeau was rector of Our Lady checking and returning their parof the Lake College in Rome, a ish, subscription lists. residence for Chicago priests and Every year Rosemary sighs, seminarians. From 1956 to 1958 "We'll never get through in time," he was also an official of the Vati- but every year she meets her deadcan's Holy Office, now called the lines, usually juggling special issues Congregation for the Doctrine of and two or three other projects the Faith. ' simultaneously.

Cardinal Joseph L. Bernardin, Which brings us to advertising. in a statement released shortly Special issues mean special ads, after Bishop Primeau's death, which' mean specially long hours noted "although he was involved fpr the Anchor's advertising mannationally and internationally, he ager. was always a close member of the You guessed it. That hat, too, Chicago presbyterate," , belongs to Rosemary. Wearing it .While serving as bishop, Bishop means calls on advertisers, enorPrimeau was president-general of mou,s amounts of telephone time the National Catholic Educational and hours spent on copywriting Association from 1965 to 1968. and layout.

After he resigned as bishop of It sounds like at least five jobs Manchester, he returned to Rome but Rosemary survives them all, to head until 1979 the Villa Stritch, aided by her willingness to put in a residence for U.S. clergy work- extra hours as needed; and also by ing at the Vatican. the fact that she finds the ,whole

lenges. . ...

Among her responSlblhties she names as most enjoyable her start' to-finish involvement in the Anchor's advertising. "Personal contact is the name ofthe game there;~ sh~ says.

She also counts as a plus the many contacts she has made over the years with Catholic press advertising personnel. "We have an informal assistance network," she said, "and feel free to call each other up for advice or information as necessary." .

For years, she said, she was the only woman advertising executive at Catholic Press Association conventions. "When the advertising sessions started," she recalled, "the chairman would say 'Gentlemen - and Rosemary - may I have your attention?"

Nowadays, she says, many more women are in advertising and she finds them "sharp and quick."

Rosemary is a Fall River native, living most of her life in Immaculate Conception parish, where she was among found.ers of its credit union. Some years ago she crossed the Taunton River to Somerset, where she belongs to St. Thomas More parish, up until now pastored by Msgr. Regan, whose financial duties at The Anchor she will be handling.

In 1970 she received the Marian Award for distinguished service to the diocese.· Looking back.over that service, she speaks glowingly of the Anchor's editors. '. "I've enjoyt;q working ~ith every . Q.l.1e of t.hem," she said.. , .:,. . 1'.'

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Paul, Devlin, chancellor of the archdiocese of Bosto~,:will retire on Sept. 30. . "'. . . Devlin., a resident ·'of Wellesley, was the first'lay person to hold the position of chancellor, coming out 'of'retirement in 1986 to serve in that poSition after a long career as a college professor and management consultant.

During his four years as chancellor, he reorganized and moder'nized the archdiocesan financial offices. In April, he published an annual report on archdiocesan finances, the first such report since 1974. He has devoted much time to aiding pastors with parish finances and building projects.

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Catholl·c 7(0 Continued from Page One those schools declined by 29,452 to an enrollment of 1,904,463.

The numbers of infant baptisms and converts to Catholicism reported by U.S. dioceses showed increases over 1988, but declines from the rates reported five years ago.

According to the directory, 946,303 babies were baptized, up 8,356 from 1988, but down 28,714 from 1984. The new directory also reported 82,409 converts, up 670 from 1988, but down 12,937 from ·figures reported five years ago:

Influence "I really believe that more harm is done by old men who cling to their influence than by young men who anticipate that influence," -Young

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R eligiou~~ items Dear Editor:- .

Approximately four years ago, Manuel Navoa, 2975 Jose Abad Santos Ave., Tondo, Manila, Philippines, wrote to the Anchor requesting religious items. Manuel, I believe, had been a political prisoner who had been pardoned and now is dedicating hi$life to working for Christ by bringing love and religiqus items to the prisoners.

I have sent Manuc:l a great many religious items, thanks to the assistance of some c,f my friends.

Now he is pleading for large quantities of rosaries, ilcapulars and other religious item:,.

If enough people sent even one rosary and one scapular it would really help. .

Genevieve E. Foley New Bedford

That settles it Dear Editor: Hooray for Pauline L'Heureux's June 9th letter against altar girls!

This has irked me for years -,- the pastors' blatant diilobedience to the pope and the bishops allowing it. .

I, too, have been told' this is a fiivialmatter. Disobedience to the Vicar of Christ is no trivial matter!

"You are either witb me or against me." Qne must be 'With the, p~pe 100 percent. As St.llirgitta says in her revelations, "They who will not obey the pope ail their rightful shepherd will after death find no mercy with God" (Rev. VII, 19).

Thank God we don't have any Nantucket altar girls'! Altar boys being a major soun:e of prieSts, I suppose the feminists think in their strategy for women priests that this is a step in the ri.ght direction.

No way!

Allowing altar giJrls divides the Catholic community and is demoralizing to us who support the pope and the church's teaching on the roles of men and women. We hold that women are not permitted to act as altar servers; they are not to carry the cross, act as miterbearer or thurifer. The pope said it. That settles it.

MSGR. Thomas Harrington of St. Joseph's parish, Taunton, was the guest of 80 Coyle-Cassidy High School students at Fenway Park on May 30, the 25th anniversary of his ordination. Unfortunately, the Red Sox lost the close game to the Oakland A's . but there's always next year...

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Springfield parley set for catechists

"Catechesis for the 21st Century" will be the theme of the fifth . :biennial convocation of New England directors and 'coordinatorsof "religious education. "' .' . To be held Aug. 22 through 24 .at'the Spryngfield ~arriott Hotel 'in Springfield, theineeting, to focus' . onMission, Message and'Process, will have as speakers Maria Harris, Doris' Donnelly and Father William Reiser, SJ. Dr. Harris, Visiting Professor of Religious Education at Fordham University and New York Univ,ersity, was the first Catholic appointed to the faculty of Andover Newton Theological School in Newton Center. She is the author of seven books and many articles on religious education.

Dr. Donnelly, a speaker and writer, specializes in spirituality and sacramental theology and is at present concentrating on projects concerning conflict in the Christian community and "the journey of the spirit."

Father Reiser in member ofthe department of religious studies at Holy Cross College, Worcester, and has written several books and articles on spirituality. "Drawn to Kay Mack Nantucket the Divine: Toward a Spirituality of Revelation" is scheduled for fall publication by Ave Maria Press.

EDiCTAL CIUTION Representing the Fall River DIOCESAN TRI BUNAL diocese at the convocation, which FAll RIVER. MASSACHUSETTS is cosponsored by the New England Conference of Diocesan DirecSince the actual place of residence of SEB: ASTION ALMEIDA, JR. is unknown. tors of Religious Education and the National Association fcir ParWe cite SEBASTION ALMI~IDA, JR. to appear ish Coordinators/ Directors of personally before the Tribunal of the Diocese Religious Education, will be Father of Fall River on June 26,1989 at 10:30 a.m. at Richard W. Beaulieu, director of 887 Highland Avenue, Fall River, Massachu· setts, to give testimony to I!stablish: the Diocesan Department of Education; Father Robert A. Oliveira, Whether the nullity 0:1 the marriage director of continuing formation exists in the LAPIERRE·ALMEIDA case? of clergy and laity; and Sister Ordinaries of the place or other pastors Elaine Heffernan, RSM, and Sis- ' having the knowledge of the residence of the .ter Eugenia Brady, SJC, associate above person, Sebastion Jllmeida, Jr., must directors of religious education. see to it that he is properly advised in regard Both sisters are members of the to this edictal citation. convocation publicity committee. .Henry T. Munroe Further information on the meetJuc icial Vicar ing is available from New England Convocation of DRE/ CRE, ReliGiven at the Tribunal, gious Education Office, 49 Elm Fall River, Massachusetts, on this 14th day of June, ].989.

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panic, and Wilton D. Gregory of SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (CNS) Chicago, a black. '.'

- Nearly 20 of the nation's black Archbishop Robert F. Sanchez and Hispanic bishops held their first joint meeting to discuss com- of Santa Fe, N.M., chief celebrant mon concerns and strat~gies June of the bilingual Mass, said in his homily that black and Hispanic 15.

Meeting in Newark the day be- bishops are "especially concerned fore the June 16-19 general spring about ministry to the black and Hispanic in our country," but they meeting of all U.S. bishops a few , miles away in South Orange, the "minister to all people."

"We can never serve one another minority bishops sent a telegram to President Bush to express their too much," he said. "When we opposition to his veto of new min- have given all of our energies and shared all of our possessions, the imum wage legislation.

The black and Hispanic bishops Lord still calls us to give more." .In a report to the rest of the "are working on many ofthe same concerns," Auxiliary Bishop John country's bishops in South Orange H. Ricard of Baltimore, chairman June 16, Bishop Pena said the ofthe U.S. bishops' Committee on black and Hispanic bishops had Black Catholics, said at a press "discussed ways in which we might conference in South Orange June better serve the conference (the National Conference of Catholic 17.

The Newark meeting "gave us a Bishop.s and U.S. Catholic Conchance to learn from each other ference), pastoral and social opporand develop common strategies," he said.

"I found it very rewarding," he added. "One of the things that VATICAN CITY (NC) - The became clear to me was my ignor- Vatican has opened a fact-finding ance of Hispanic issues and how mission in Hong Kong to closely . much we interface." follow events in China.

Bishop Raymond J. Pena of EI . It is being staffed by-a veteran Paso, Texas, chairman ofthe U.S. Vatican diplomat, Msgr. Jean-Paul bishops' Committee on Hispanic Gobel, and has been operating for Affairs, said he' concurred fully about a month, said a Vatican with Bishop Ricard's comments. official who deals with' Chinese "Perhaps one of the strongest affairs but who asked not to be messages that came through at the identified.

He said the mission is not dipmeeting," Bishop Pena said, "was the need for us to continue to meet · lomatic but would operate as an · observation· post for study of the together."

The daylong .Newark meeting, ·church in China. He sai«t the Vati.which was not,announced before- can had not formally announced hand to the media, was convened its establishment, but that-it was by the black CathoHc, and His- · not considered "a secret:" panic affairs' c"ommittees and was Hong Kong, it tiny ccilony on co-chaired by Bishops Ricard and China's southern border, Will revert ·Pena.· . ' . . . to Chinese control in 1997; wh~n a , Highlights of t~e meeting in- 99-year lease with Great Britain cluded a joint eucharistic celebra- expires. The Vaticaiicurrently has iion in the Newark cathedral and. a nunciature in Taiwan, but its top dialogue on common church and positions have been vacant for social concerns based on presenta- several years. tions by Auxiliary Bishops Roberto The Vatican has no diplomatic O. Gonzalez of Boston, a His- relations with China.

tunities and challenges that confront' us, and the advantage of future cooperative endeavon and gatherings."

Among "mutual concerns and aaspiratio~s of the Hispanic and African-American communities" discussed in Newark, he said, were "poverty, housing, jobs, educa.tion, .moral degeneration within our family life and in American socie:ty in general, inculturation as a grace for the church and for our I:ommunities, and the complexity and diversity we face in addressing the task of evangelization."

The 250 bishops gathered in South Orange spent more than half their meeting sessions on June 17 itt separate discussions on e:vangelization of African-American Catholics and evangelization of Hispanic Catholics in the United States. '

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No sanctions WASHINGTON (NC) - A recent New England Journnl of Medicine article thai supports .physician-assisted suicide fOir teiminallyili patients shows "we really a slippery slope" to social are 'killing,' said pro-life lawyer Victor -Rosenblum. But California appeals co~r:i Jusiice. Lynn D.~Co,inptorj, whil-niled .in' the 1986 case cif quadriplegic Elizabeth BouVia, said there were "no iegal requirements to impose criminal sanctions on a person who assists in a suicide" in the case of a dying patient wh,o has requested it. The two spoke at a recent Washington conference.

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By Pat McGowan happy," he said. "We must help children. Be sensitive to this.

"Divorce is not automatically them accept the world and their • Allow kids privacy of thought destructive to children-maybe the parents as less than perfect. If you and a reasonable amoum of time preceding marriage was worse for try too much to take away the . alone, but beware of too much them," pain,You may 'freeze' the child solitude. r Those were the encouraging instead of helping him or her go • words of Dr. Joseph A. Ryan to Remember there's no time through the situation.' " mothers and fathers attending the frame or set of exercises to ensure Children should not be kept in a child's acceptance of divorce; fourth annual conference for separignorance of what is going on, he each person has his or her own ated and/ or divorced Catholics continued, but they should not timetable. recently sponsored by the Dioce' receive inappropriate or unneces- • Encourage conversation and "I san Office of Family Ministry at sarily detailed information. "Listen feel" statements. If a child says, for the Family Life Center, North with the third ear," he said, for the. instance, "Dad (or Mo lll ) hates Dartmouth.

Addressing the topic of "Help- feeling behind what a child may me," don't say "No, that's no so"; say, be it anger, sadness or some instead, ask "Why do you say ing Children To Survive Divorce," other emotion. the Hyannis psychologist and that?" or "Why do you .feel that member of Our Lady of Victory Very important, he advised, is way?" Often an "I don't know" parish, Centerville, said that con- advance thought on what will answer really means "I don't want stant stress occasioned by, for inhappen to the children after divorce.. to say." . stance, alcohol, drug or child abuse Which parent will have them dur. In a discussion period the queson the part of one or b~th parents, ing school months? What will tion came up of handling a case neglect or attempts to get children happen on weekends and during where.a parent is in prison or canto take sides in parental battles vacations? What about situations not be trusted with his or her might be worse than living in a where input from both parents children. and the matter has been single-parent home. may be needed, as in illness or in the newspaper or on radio or serious behavior problems?

"Single-parent homes usually television.

And don't forget yourselves, Dr. have' more peace and consistency "If the children are old enough Ryan told the parents. "If you to know, what has happened, they than a stressed home," he said.

"Americans," said Dr. Ryan, don't take care of yourselves, you must have honest information," take care of your children." said Dr. Ryan, advising giving "are ambitious. We want to be can't Parents should make sure to facts without commentary-why, skilled and advance ourselves; but keep assuring children that the standing almost as a contradiction divorce is not their fault. "And for instance, children may not be to such ide.als is the fact that over a them over and over 'You're going safe with a parent.

Other sessions million divorces are granted yearly to be ok!' That can mean whatever Other conference sessions dealt in the United States. This means it does mean to a child." with spirituality for separated or that hundreds of thousands of Dr. Ryan recommended "rou- divorced Catholics, presented by people-children, spouses and .tinizing things," saying it gives a Father Mark Hession, a member other family members-are hurtchild more security and stability to of the diocesan marriage tribunal; ing ana sad." know that meals and homework the feeling of loss after separation.

And few children, he said, are or divorce, discussed by Dorothy really prepared for news that their come at a certain time.

"Give them chores," he advised, Levesque, director of ministry to parents are divorcing, even though they may have witnessed much saying that their accomplishment separated, divorced, remarried or : widowed persons in the Providence . turbulence within the family. It provides a sense of purpose. "And usually comes, he said, "as a major dare to discipline," he added, ex- diocese; annulment procedures, explained by Father Gerard Hebert ,collapse of a safe world they had . plaining that discipline should mean "management, not cracking of the diocesan marriage tribunal. expected to last a lifetime." . the whip." , Also ways of making a fresh Typically there is a "numbed, The divorced parent, he admit- beginning in one's life, conducted frightened" reaction, akin to the reaction to news of a death. The ted, will n'ot always have the com- by Sister Jane Hogan, OSF, of the Listening Place in Lynn; and a child's almost automatic response fort of consulting with someone is usually "I don't believe it," which else on a particular problem, "but presentation of how to forgive and you'll have to learn to trust your- accept forgiveness by Sister Mary is, said Dr. Ryan, "his or her mind self when you simply can't get Rose Zaccari, MPV, ofthe departtrying to protect itself." another opinion." ment of religious education of the Listing other possible responses Other suggestions of Dr. Ryan, to news of divorce, he said younger who· is in fulltime private practice Worcester diocese .

Jerry and Scottie Foley are children may regress to "a' safer as a psychologist after spending ·time,". bed wetting, thumbsucking, many years in special education directors of the diocesan program of family ministry and Father whining and squ!lbbling among programs in several communities, Horace J. Travassos is director of themselves. He told of a 2 1/2- including Fall River: the Diocesan Office of Family year-old whose reaction was to • Don't fear displays of immaturspend 45 min,utes trying to get her ity or anger; try to control your Ministry, which includes marriage preparation programs, encourageparents to hold hands. own anger and don't be afraid to Older children may be restless, apologize for mistakes you may ment of parish programs for families, support groups for the lose their appetite, have mood make. swings and find it difficult to sleep. • Touching a child (a hug, an arm widowed as well as for divorced Some may think they will be aban- around his or her shoulders, a pat and/ or separated persons and doned, a feeling demonstrated by on the back) gives security, but natural family planning instruction sessions. one child who started to hoard food in her room.

Up to about age II, said Dr. Ryan, children will blame themselves for a divorce, thinking "If my room hadn't been so messy~ ..if I hadn't fought my brother...if I'd done better in school. ..all this wouldn't have happened."

Six to eight-year-olds, he noted, are considered the most vulnerable to divorce-connected problems because that age group is typically very unsophisticated.

It is harder to observe reactions in teens, he said. They do not usually feel responsible for a divorce but do feel loyalty to both parents and do not want to seem to favor one above the other, thus put much effort into remaining neutral.

Prior to a divorce,' Dr. Ryan CHILDREN'H'UDDLE in underground shelter in East counseled; parents should prepare Beirut as artillery duels go on above their heads. The pope and children, then make it a priority to help them adjust tothe new way of the bishops of Lebanon are among the foremost pleaders for life they will experience. peace in the troubled land. (eN / UPI-Reuters photo)

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Before concluding his acceptance speech with a prayer he said, "The phrase 'watch with me' comes from the story of Jesus facing death at the Garden of Gethsemane. It sums up the deepest needs of any person facing death and desolation....

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Paull1tfethot: his brother's keeper A resident of Westport, where Paul Methot has based his life's work on the belief that he has the he is a member of St. George parobligation to be his brother's ish, Methot has also served in keeper. many civic and volunteer organi"It's a very simple Gosp~1 mes- zations, including area soup kitsage," says the 1989 recipient of chens, and has made two trips to Salve Regina Colleges Outstand- Haiti as a health missionary. He ing Alumnus Award. now works 12-hour shifts at the The 1980 graduate of the New- Rose Hawthorne, a hospice-type port college's nursing program has facility which accepts no fees or spent the past 16 years ministering payment from patients. to terminally ill canCt:r patients in Hospice care involves disconthe men's ward of tht: Rose Haw- tinuation of aggressive and curathorne Lathrop Home in Fall River. .tive efforts and initiation of efforts He was honored at a recent to free patients from pain or other alumni reunion as an example of distress. . "the Salve Regina College spirit of Explained Methot, "Hospice service to God and community." adopts the position of not opposSaid college president Sister Lu- ing the dying process. This posicille McKillop, RSM, "In a world tion is based on the medical judgwhich celebrates material posses- ment that there is a time when sions and trivial pursuits, you have curative efforts may be stopped chosen to honor life's deeper mean- and when palliative treatments may ing by helping the dying. In a truly begin."

Christlike manner ... you minisSister Lucille noted that while ter to those who seek relief from .Iong hours ministering to the inpain and peace in their parting." curably ill would leave many peoBut Methot insists that he is not ple depressed and depleted, Paul special, that his work is by no Methot radiates joy and cheerfulmeans extraordinary. Rather, he ness. His "ability to find moments regards his job as a simple one: to of grace in the midst of suffering help those who need him. Ever bestows the gift of peace on those humble, he called his ~lchievements in his care," she said. a "rather small contribution to For him, care ofthe dying is not human services and the nursing ! a job, it is a vocation and a priviprofession" and said he would like to accept the recogniti on for every- lege. "To be put in a position one associated with the hospice where one can be instrumental in movement of care for the ter- .relieving various physical, social, psychological and spiritual pains minaily ill. is gratifying and a delight," he said A somewhat circuitous route to his audience at Salve Regina. brought him to the Rose HawMethot noted that in helping thorne Home. The youngest of five children, as a child he watched patients prepare mentally and his parents, Lucien and Vivianne spiritually for death, "A Christian Methot, provide "loving and com- hospice will be aware of the prespassionate care" to dying relatives ence of the crucified and risen Christ in their midst." and friends.

While not all staff members must He later attended the University operate from a renecessarily of Massachusetts as a pre-veterinary student, but had to return ligious belief system, he said that home after his fathc:r's death to hospice professionals "must be care for his arthritic IrIother~ Then, ready to help the dying by listening after two years in the Marines, he to them in an accepting way. In felt he "owed some time to God" to some cases that is all they can do.'~ do "something that had to do with He personally finds that Chrispeace, something that was service- tian beliefs permeate every aspect oriented." of hospice work and that " 'love When the Peace Corps could your neighbor as yourself ... is . not offer him a joint mission with the ecumenical factor in our relighis wife Diane, Methot arrived at ion and the reason for medicine."

Rose Hawthorne, hoping to create Methot accepted the alumnus his own Peace Corps mission. He award with thanks to his wife and soon decided that thi.s was where two sons, who have supported him he belonged, and subl:equently en- in his studies and his work, to his rolled in the nursing program at coworkers at Rose Hawthorne and to the Salve Regina faculty.

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Free eye care av-ailable to needy sen~or citizens If you know a disadvantaged in glasses, double vision in one eldery person who needs medical eye, problems reading, decreased eye care, encourage a call to the color perception and poor night National Eye Care Project for med- vision are common symptoms. ical information and treatment.

Night driving may be a particular By calling a toll-free helpline, problem. Vision may fluctuate from By number, 1-800-222-EYES, eligible normal to almost complete blindWhatever happened to the sign and brothers, where the blessing , callers wiUbe referred to a nearby" ness under bright light 'or glare of the cross? Why· is it jettisoned goes from right to left. eye physician and surgeon (oph- conditions. from formal prayers, invocations The sign remains in many Pro- . BERNARD thalmologist) who has volunteered A medical eye examination, into provide care at no out-of-pocket cluding a check for glasses (refracor benedictions at private and pub- testant services too. I find it hard cost to the patient. lic gatherings? to keep my hands at my sides when tion), is necessary. In early stages In Massachusetts, more than of cataract, a change in glasses I am not talking about events a preacher ends a ceremony with a CASSERLY 3,135 persons have called the Help- may be all that is necessary to where the general public is pres- traditional blessing of the congreline, and more than 2,079 elderly . improve vision. During the exament, including Protestants, Jews gation with the traditional words and unbelievers. I'm concerned and nobody makes a move.

"Such silence would not be real residents have been referred for ination, your ophthalmologist will when the sign of the cross is neg- ' More is at stake here than cus- respec~, for when one has been treatment. An impressive number determine if there are other causes tom or habit. The neglect of the penetrated by the Word of God, it of cases of potentially blinding eye of vision loss. lected at Catholic affairs.

The usual test for visual acuity, Respect for the beliefs of others sign seems to say that distinctions would be a lack of respect to God disease have been diagnosed and makes the sign of the cross inap- among religions are unimportant, and a lack of respect to man not to treated by Massachusetts ophthal- the letter eye chart, may not reflect the true extent of your visual loss. propriate at ecumenical or inter- and the sooner we abandon them transmit to him what is the very mologists, including: • more than 618 cases of catar- Other tests which measure glare faith activities as it is a unique sign the sooner we will be united in one substance of.our reason for living." act; . sensitivity, contrast sensitivity, of the Catholic faith. 'But why faith.

I am not calling for an increase • more than 61 cases of glau- night vision, color vision and side That attitude was reflected in in the sign of the cross in public drop it at Catholic gatherings? or central vision may be useful.

I can only blame the practice on ,the great drop-off in conversions settings, like athletic events. After coma; • more than 131 cases of macu- Some of these tests may help prea confused belief that blessing our- to Catholicism after Vatican II. all, it has been banned at soccer dict the degree of 'visual recovery selves publicly and reciting the The impact of the Vatican Decla- games in Scotland for fomenting lar degeneration; and ' • more than 30 cases of diabetic after cataract surgery. traditional "In the name of the ration on Religious Freedom was ecumenical mayhem. But who Father, etc." is unneeded or old- so great that Catholics almost gave knows, other Minnesota Twins retinopathy.

Most cataracts associated with "Ophthalmologists estimate that aging progress slowly. Some pafashioned or somehow out of tune up evangelization. might up their batting averages by with contemporary Catholicism.

Missionary work was deeply im- blessing themselves at the plate, about half of all blindness suffered tients do not notice the extent of by elderly people could be pre- their visual loss because of the Did the decline begin with Vati- pacted. Why try to convert people like Kirby Puckett. vented by early diagnosis and treat- slow onset. Other catara~ts, especan II? I suspect that's true and, if and violate their freedom of conThe sign of the cross is a short ment," said Eugene C. Ciccarelli, so, it ignores the fact that the sign science? The best response to this and powerful prayer expressing MD, president of the Massachu- .cially in younger people and diaof th~ cross is one: of the oldest dilemma was given by one of the reverence for the profound mys- setts Society of 'Eye Physicians betic patients, progress rapidly over devotional practices in the church.. leaders of Vatican II, Cardinal tery ofthe Trinity. It reveals swiftly and Sqrgeons. "The National Eye a few months and vision deteriorates quickly. It)s not possible to . The oldest form, making a tiny'" Joseph Suenens of Malines- who we are. ' Care Project is working to remove predict exactly how fast cataracts cross with'the thumb, 'was recorded Brussels,Belgium. ' , In his "Secret of the Little financial obstacles "that may pre- ~ill progress i~ any given patient. in the second century, and it en"Christ did not say: 'Go and, ve,~i older people from, obtaining Surgery is the only effective way ,dures today in Baptism"apd o.ther, preach to men:'be more. sincerely! Flower," Henri Gheon describes sight~saving ;care," Dr. ,Ciccarelli to re~ove~a' Cataract.' When cata; the anguish of St. Therese of the said.; , ' , ',' sacraments. The most cbmmo1i ," ,wha(youa.:ci:' {he cardinal said. racts cause enough loss of sight to form, moving the right hand frOID · ..Hismessage is 'quite different: He Child Jesus, the Little Flower, as Sponsored bytJ)e ¥assachusett~ interfere witli your w6rk or lifeshe neared death and feared she forehead to chest to the left and says: 'Go !lnd transmit my Gospel.'. would no longer 1M: able to raise Society of Eye Physicians and Sur- ~tyle it'is time: to remove them. . the right shoulder, became popu"The missionary must approach' her hand to make the sign of the geo'ris and, the Foundation of. the You, and' :your ' op'hthalmologist lar in the ninth century. the unbeliever with immense respect' cross.

American Academy ofOphthal- should decide together w~en sur:" .mology, the National ,Eye Care gery is desirable. The ability' to Except for a few free-wheeling for his freedom of conscience and Most of us do not face' her Project is designed to help finan- safely operate a motor vehicle isa parishes, with innovative liturgies, with all possible tact," said the most Masses make frequent use of cardinal," bur he must speak plight. We can make the sign ofthe cially disadvantaged U.S. citizens consideration for some people. the sign of the cross although not respectfully, not be silent respect- cross with little effort. Let's not get or legal residents, age 6S and older, Surgery is not necessary just but of practice. as much as our Ort.hodox sisters fully. who' do not have access to an because a cataract is present. Sympophthalmologist. ,-toms may be mild and well tolerFor this project, volunteer oph- ated. On the other hand, there is • The date the service was pro- rance claim number exactly as thalmologists are accepting Medi- seldom a need to delay surgery shown on your Medicare card. vided. care and/ or other hearth insurance when vision loss from a cataract • The place the service was proIt is helpful if the diagnosis is as payment in full for their service. interferes with your daily activivided. ' also shown.

If a patient lacks insurance cover- ties. It is a misconception that • The charge for each service For more information, contact age, medical eye care is provided cataracts need to be "ripe" before provided. the Medicare carrier. This number without charge. (Eye glasses, pres• The doctor or supplier who is shown in "Your Medicare Hand- cription drugs and hospital care removing them. Surgery can be performed whenever visual needs provided each service, and ' book" or you can find it in the are not covered.) require it. ' • Your name and ·health insu- telephone book.

Eye physicians and surgeons Cataract surgery is a highly suc(ophthalmologists) are medical doc- cessful procedure. Useful vision is tors, educated, trained and licensed restored in over 90% of the cases. to provide comprehensive eye However, it is important to underMany' people wait longer than exams, prescribe corrective lenses, stand that complications can necessary to get payment from and diagnose and treat disease of occur. As with any surgery, a good Medicare medical insurance bethe eye. ' result cannot be guaranteed. cause they fail to submit itemized A cataract is a clouding of the There are two circumstances in bills with their request for paynormally clear and transparent lens which removal of a cataract should ment form. of the eye which lies behind'the be considered even though improvepupil. When the lens becomes clou- ment in vision may not be expected.

Medical insurance is the part of dy from age, injury or a birth Medicare that helps pay for doctor A cataract may be so advanced defect, 'less focused light reaches that diagnosis or treatment of other bills, outpatient hospital services, the interior of the eye and vision eye disease cannot be performed and other items and services not gradually fails. covered by hospital insurance. properly. In this situation it may Symptoms of cataracts range be best to remove the cataract so To receive payment under medfrom a barely noticeable loss of the interior of the eye can be ical insurance, a person generally vision to virtual, blindness. The examined. submits a request for payment' first symptom may be difficulty in It is also possible for a cataract form and the doctor or other suppperforming routine tasks. Fuzzy to become so advanced that the lier provides an itemized bill to or blurred vision, frequent changes cataract itself causes other eye dissend with the form .. ease, particularly inflammation or The trouble is that often the bill glaucoma. These rare situations does not provide enough informa,BASEBALL CAPS were the style ofthe day at the fourth are the only ones in which cataract t.ion about services provided, thus NEW YORK (NC) - The pres- removal may. be considered an a decision cannot be made as to annual resident/family cookout recently held at Our Lady's ident of the Latin American Bish- emergency.

Haven, Fairhaven, with the theme "Take Me Out to the Ball~ ops' 'Council has called for a new whether they are covered. As a Remember, an ophthalmologist result, the patient must be con- game." Under a brightly-colored tent, some 400 residents and,' approach to Cuba, saying Latin is the only doctor who provides tacted for more information and guests enjoyed sel~ctions by MUSE (Music Serving the American bishops consider it vital total eye care: medical, surgical pa~ment is delayed.

Elderly) presented by Larry Maynard, Kay Wing and Millie for the U.S. to work more aggres- and optical. It's your sight - your To prevent this delay, you should J achna. Also on the program were Ronnie's Magical Express, sively for peace. Colombian Bishop eyes deserve the best care available.

Dario Castrillon Hoyos said he be sure that each bill shows: the Rainbow Group and a dog obedience exhibition offered by thinks Cuban President Fidel Cas- From material prepared by the • A description of each service Joan Brenneke. For children there were prizes, balloons, pop- .' tr.o "has more serious knowledge Massachusetts Society ofEye Physicians and Surgeons provided. about the church now." corn and-the chance to get little faces painted.

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Dear Dr. Kenny: How do Y0l,l Unfortl,lnately, many 13-year-olds handle a, 13-year-olct girl who is to~ay go well b~yond the l,lnpleareal mean to her mother? She santness Y0l,l describe with yom daughter and are verbally and even blames me f~r everything. , Her father and I were. divorced physiciilly bmtal to their mothers.

Parents of teens in Ol,lr society two years 'ago, and she thin~s he can do no wrong. But I get the sometimes feel like a landfill. They are recipients of all the garbage brunt of every bad fe,eling.

For example, whelll she had to their teen needs to dl,lmp.

It helps ifyol,l don't expect gratiwrite a composition about someone she admired, she wrote' it tl,lde. Take yom joy and satisfacabout her 15-year-old brother. That tion from the fact that Yol,lr dal,lghwas 0 K except for tht~ fact that she ter is getting good grades and is told me, "You don't think I'd write nice to others.

Yom love is being passed on to it about you, do you~'" I work in town fm a lawyer. others, not necessarily retmned to When 1 come home, 111 ask for Y0l,l in the form of gratitl,lde. Ifyol,l help with the dishe!:. She'l say, can achieve this mind-set, whet) "Why do I have to help you do yom dal,lghter does indicate positive feelings toward yOl,l, Y0l,l will your housework?"

She is a good student and nice to be pleasantly smprised.

YOl,l ask abol,lt "respect." I wOl,lld her friends, everyone but me. I try to ignore a lot of things she says, look for respect, not in verbal niceties sent yom way, bl,lt in how well but it gets to me.

Respect is. a word she never she does her chores and obeys the. heard. How can I gIlt through to hOl,lse mles.

YOl,l need to maintain good dismy daughter? - PellDsylvania , I hate to say this, bl,lt Yol,lr clpline. If the dishes are one of her

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• .', Ifshe is due home by9 p.m., you ml,lst see to that too. Bl,lt don't expect her to be gratefl,ll, not at her age.

Experiencing the resentment and rebellion of om early teen-age children is hl,lrtfl,ll. YOl,l can try to demand politeness ifyol,l wish. Or Y0l,l can try to evoke gl,lilt in yom dal,lghter with a "poor mother" speech. Or, if it makes Y0l,l feel better, Y0l,l can mentally blame her for being so l,lngratefl,ll. / YOl,l will find it easier, however to take Yol,lr satisfaction from the fact that Y0l,l are trying to be a good parent and doing the best Y0l,l can. Meet with other parents of teens. Share the hard momehts and be sl,l'pportive of one another.

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The market for artistic masterpieces is going ,crazy' and th~,big loser is the public. , A sad scenario is 1?ecomiri'g all too familiar to mus,:um curators these days. Van 'Gogh's "'Irise~," on view iit' a' smalL museum in Maine f~r many, years, .said for 553.9 million recently, His "Bridge at Trinqu~taillc:," which u~d, to hang at ihc:.MetrC\>po:liiaii Museu~ 'of Art, is now in the hani:fs' of a p,rivate :coll~ctor sIiIile'w~t;r~ :in Switzerland. . . ' , A RembnindtplJrtra'it which has been exhibited at the Fine Arts Ml,lseuni in liosto'n was sold toa private co/rector in 1986, A.\imdscape by"the American' painter Albert Biersta<!t 'has recently been taken from the Mead Art Ml,lsel,lm at Amhers(College for al,lctioning at Sotheby's. .

The reason is money. Prices. of paintings and sculptures have skyrocketed in the past decade. Owners are less willing to le,an a painting to a ml,lsel,lm for the benefit of the pl,lblic when its sale cOl,lld bring in 520 million or 550 million.

The Tax Reform Act of 1986 has also had a devastating effect.

The new laws discourage charitable donations. According to recent Sl,lrveys noted in The New York Times, the nl,lmber of donations to art ml,lseums dropped by an esti,mated 162,000 between 1986 and 1987, and the dollar value of private donations fell 6.3 percent from 1986 to 1988.

Moreover, The N(~w y orkTimes reported in May, "The quick thrill of a big-time sale see ms mor~ emotionally satisfying to today's collectors than lending to a museum.

The notion, so strong for so many years ... that contributing paintings and sCl,llptures 1:9 a ml,lsel,lm is a noble act, a gesture of good will toward the American people, ·has become almost quaint, an idea ol,ltmoded by fiscal reality."

Ql,laint? Outmodl:d? That's how today's rich view (:haritable giving? Sharing our cultl,lral heritage has become a silly, old-fashioned concep~?

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Yol,lr responsibility. Is this \!nder-/ "A kid leaping through my car stood?" window asking me if his glove was One nod, one grunt, one "Yo'u ,in the back seat," he said. "Then betcha, Ma." there's the jersey drying over the ". will not sit drying a jersey oven rack, the sweat socks on the with a hair dryer while yOl,l, you or lamp shade, and my wife blow dryY0l,l run through the hOl,lse scream- ing baseball pants. Did the dryer ing like a banshee that you can't quit again?"

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Bishops' synod to evaluate priestly formation

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VATICAN CtTY (NC) - A it said the ministry of a young Vatican working document for the priest is "rich in discoveries" which Synod of Bishops scheduled for will mark his entire life. "Particuthe fall of 1990 on the education of larly urgent" is the creation of priests said it is time for the church "courses and diverse forms of supto evaluate the changes in priestly port, of sharing and of communal formation inspired by the Second reflection" for young priests.

Vatican Council.

As a priest ages, he will need "an The post-Vatican II "updating updating in pastoral competence," of seminaries was achieved during the lineamenta said. It also warned a period of cultural and spiritual of moments of "critical reassesscrisis," said the document, known ment" and "crisis" which come as a lineamenta, which seeks com- with "the age of maturity.~ , ment from clergy and laity prior to The report said isolation, lack the synod. . of communication ~nd other huThe lineamenta is intended to man factors were often responsigive a broad outline of the chosen ble for mental or emotional crises, theme and to "stimulate sugges- or crises of faith. tions and observations,': said synod ," How many priests and religious gem:ral.secretary Archbishop Jan, . in their old ~ge and in their pain P. Schotte in a preface to the and suffering are the image of the 15,OOO-word document. . servant endowed with grace and \Vh'He addressed to the world's marked by a light from above," the bishops' conferences, the document document said. is intended for all members of the For seminarians, a. "basic life of 'church includh~g bishops" clergy, prayer which becomes part of the religious and laity, Archbishop candidate to the priesthood" is Schotte said. . particularly imp'ortant, as is a sense "The more numerous the reof a disciplined "common life." sponses, the richer the text" of the . Seminarians must be "prepared working dOl:;ument for the synod to face the problems posed by the will be, the archbishop said. mass media," it said, particularly The lineamenta concluded with its "considerable influence" in 18 general questions intended to "shaping tne mentality of contemstimulate responses to the issues porary society."

Training for, ecumenical endearaised in the text itself.

The theme of priestly formation vors and in different cultures is as outlined in the lineamenta encom-' also important. passes formation of both diocesan The document said seminary and religious priests. Formation is formation must have an "internal understood to mean all aspects of unity," integrating pastoral formaseminary preparation and post- tion into general formation pro~ ordination education. grams: The document stressed' choos.Of particular concern in the !ineamenta was priestly formation as i~g the best people for the job, particullirly'seminiuy rectors and proa "lifelong requireni~nt." .

Outlining stagesJD.~ priest's life, fessors.

Popular book bittersweet reading . for Curia officials VATICAN CITY (NC) - The priests gathered together and most popular book being passed they're criticizing other people," around the Vatican these days is he is quoted as saying. providing bittersweet reading for The archbishop, who is head of Curia officials. the Vatican bank and propresiThe sweetness comes in seeing dent of Vatican City State, told' discounted, in as final a way as National Catholic News. Service possible, speculation about a "plot" that the book was "substantially to murder Pope John Paul I, who accurate." The Vatican has not died in 1978 after only 34 days in officially commented on the work, office. published in late May. .

The touch of sourness lies in the In the book, Archbishop Marway the Vatican is sometimes de- cinkus expresses discomfort with scribed in 300 pages of narrative. the "exaggerated bureaucracy" and It is a portrait with as many warts gossipy environment he says he as beauty marks, drawn in part by has experienced firsthand during Curia officials. his 20 years at the Vatican.

"This is, the reason why I don't The book, "A Thief in the Night," ..

by British author John Cornwell, mix in a lot of these places, because was encouraged by the Vatican somebody gives you stories, you've and received the full and open got to tell stories back. I don't cooperation of many Vatican offi- want to work for J. Edgar Hoover, cials - including that of Pope pick up dirt - pass it on," ArchJohn Paul II, according to the bishop Marcinkus is quoted as saying. The archbishop later said author.

That alone makes it unique this quotation was slightly wrong among the many volumes written -that he was referring to the about the brief reign of Pope John Hoover vacuum cleaner, not the . former head of the FBI. Paul I. Archbishop Marcinkus, who for In one big way, the Vatican's years organized foreign visits for cooperation was productive: the book dismantles, in devastating Pope Paul VI, described how he fashion, the murder theory made had to referee Curia quarrels over popular in 1984 by David Yallop's who got to sit next to the pope on best seller, "In God's Name." As the airplane and added: "On these Cornwell methodically interviews trips I'm sure I made an enemy or the main路' "witnesses," including two among our own people."

Besides Archbishop Marcinkus, those cited in Yallop's book, the w<?uld-be poisoning plot dissolves Cornwell was eventually. given into a pool of factual mistakes, . interviews with Pope John Paull's, false suppositions, misquotations two private secretaries, his undertakers, his niece, officials at the and missing motives.

Vatican pharmacy, Vatican Radio U,So Archbishop Paul Marcin- and the Vatican press office, and kus, described as a prime suspect other assorted Vatican officials in "In God's Name," ably defends and employees. .himself in the new book. It hardly U.S. Archbishop John P. Foley, seems ne'cessary, though, because head of the Pontifical Council for the accusations against' him seem Social Communications, helped set to fall apart by themselves. up interviews and arrange meetBut Archbishop Marcinkus spent ings after the author provided a some 14 hours talking to Corn- letter of recommendation from well, and hh reported comments Cardinal George Basil Hume of at times provide an unflattering Westminster, England, and after view of the church's central ad- the Vatican secretary ofstate approved ministration.. the project. ' In the archbishop's words, VatiSometimes help from above was can City is like "a village of washer- necessary. When he had trouble women" who spend their days gos- lining up an interview with the siping about other people's prob- VatiCan doctor, Itenato Buzzonetti, lems, "squeezing all the dirt out" Cornwell was told to come to a because "there's nothing else to papal Mass at dll.wn. Afterward, talk about."

Cornwell ri:Iates, he was greeted .

"It's supposed 路to be a' place by Pope John Paul II; who told where you find joy" and love: him: "You have my suppqrt and Instead, "you get three or four blessing in this work of yours."

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VATICAN CITY (O~S) - The Yatican!g three main mission aid societies. allocated a .record~high $136 million in 1988, "with more tharr half the money going to mis. sions in 路Afric~. .

The funds were"distributed to' some 900 mission territories around the world to finance local pastoral programs, new construction, education and the training of priests and Religious.

The Society for the Propagation of the Faith made allocations and salary payments totaling $83.5 million. Africa received 55 percent of the funding, Asia 31 percent and the Americas 8 percent. As in previous years, catechetical instruction was the category receiving the largest share of the funds.

The St. Peter Apostle Mission Society, which subsidizes seminaries in mission territories, allocated

about $42 million路in 1988, 58 percent' in Africa.

The Holy Childhood Mis'sion Society, which funds.mission educational and health programs for children up, to 14 years of age, allocated $10.8 million, with most of it going to Africa and Asia.

Mission funds are nonnally collected one year and distributed the next. The money is kept in accounts in the countries in which it was collected, then sent directly to mission territories to pay for specific projects. Worldwide contributions have increased steadily over the last several years.

Prudence "The basis of individual and national progress is the willingness to sacrifice the present for the future. That is the way nations get ahead, and that is the way individuals get ahead." - Feather.

The smiling pope

The pope's Polish secretary then assured him, "Everything will be all right now."

The pope, Archbishop Marcinkus explained later to Cornwe'1l, had wanted to get a look at him before directing the doctor to cooperate with the author. Eventually, Cornwell got his interview with the reluctant Dr. Buzzonetti.

Throughout the book's pages, the Vatican sometimes comes off as a setting for comedy.

Bishop John Magee, secretary to Pope John Paul I, related that one day the pope's personal physician was expected to arrive from Venice. Bishop Magee instructed Swiss Guards at the Vatican gates to admit the doctor, a tall man with a beard.

By coincidence, that very'afternoon a' madman matching that description walked in offthe street and demanded to see the pope. He was shown through with ceremony and taken up to the third floor of the apostolic palace just as the pope was leaving his apartment.

The man burst out ofthe elevator, fell at the pope's feet and started kissing his'toes. The pope screamed, "Get him off! Get him out of here!" ~egular Vatican journalists are seen as less than serious at times. , The author discovered, for example, that the false report that Pope John p'aul I had died reading "The Imitation of Christ" - at one point reported even by Vatican Radio - was made up as ajoke in the Vatican press roon;t.

Anotherjournalist nonchalantly, and wrongly, reported that the papal undertakers had received a call before the pope's body was discovered - which later became a key point in murder theories. In the book, the undertakers themselves - two brothers - describe their decades of experience in Abbott-and-Costello-like dialogue, mixing up pontiffs, papal funerals and times of death.

The portrait of Pope John Paul I that emerges from this book is touching and at times sad. Bishop Magee recalls how on three occasions the pope asked to serve his secretary's Mass. Bishop Magee agreed to this u~usual act of humility. .. The "smiling pope," ;iccording to Bishop Magee and others closest' to him~ felt unwell and talked repeate.dly, of dying. The pope questioned why the College of Cardinals had chosen him and sP9.~e of"the foreigner" who would . replace him. ., .. , One.of the book~s mQst striking anecdotes comes. from Bishop Magee" who. relates how on the evening of his dell.th the pope's dinnertime conversation was fixed on dying and the need to accept it.

Bishop Magee was so struck that, later that night, he joined nuns from tl1e papal household in the kitchen and thumbed through the Vatican yearbook, looking for papacies that had)asted fewer than 34 days.

The next morning, the pope was found dead in bed.

Cornwell concludes that, given the signs of illness, the Vatican might have done more to prevent his passing. Vatican officials reject that reading of events, noting that the pope himself protested that he did not need a doctor.

That issue, too, is one reason why this book is seen as a mixed blessing in Vatican City.

:Bishops faced full agenda.

Continued from Page One only betrayal ofthe advanced bone cancer ravaging her body was the wheelchair she sat in as she spoke.

'Cardinal Bernard F. Law of Boston told the bisho'os afterward that in his .many year;; of bishops' meetings it was the first time "I was moved to tears of gladness in this assembly."

In a formal responSI: to the presentation on evangelization of black Catholics, the bishop!, approved a plan to refine a draft document on the subject, "Here I Am, Send Me," to be debated and voted on when the bishops meet again this fall in Baltimore.

Re-evangelization o)f Hispanic Catholics was another major c'oncern as the 'bishops devoted much of their afternoon ses! ion June 17 to discussing progress in implementing their 1987 National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic Ministry.

Among concerns in Hispanic ministry was the estimated yearly loss of som~ 60,000 Hispanic Catholics to aggressively proselytizing fundamentalist group!. . Experts in Hispanic culture and , ministry emphasized to the bishops that a comprehensive plan of ministry must be put in place if the' Hispanic Catholic community is to assume its rightful place in the U.S. church.

Before the general meeting of the bishops began, the Hispanic and black bishops of the country met for a full day in nearby Newark to discuss common concerns and strategies, both on church issues and social issues. It was the first joint meeting of the two increasingly important minority groups of bishops.

Evangelizat~on came to the fore in a third way as 'tlie bishops approved a three-year plan of educational and media pmgrams and other observances focusing on evangelization as their contribution to' the approaching 500th anniversary, in 1992, of the arrival of Christianity in the Americas.

Discussion ofthe Columbus quincentennial plans centered on the need to reevangelize the: estimated 10 million to 15 million unchurched U.S. Catholics and to revitalize the faith life of many who still attend church.

The other two main a,:tion items facing the bishops we:re a state-, ment on U.S.-Vietnam relations and a 57-page document, titled "Doctrinal Responsibilities," aimed at improving bishop-theologian relations and setting guidelines for resolving doctrinal disputes.

The Vietnam statement, approved after lively debatt: and numerous amendments, calls on the U.S. government to enter into official dialogue with the communist· government of Vietnam but carefully avoids language that could be interpreted as approval (lfthe Vietnamese government.

Sever~1 U.S. bishops with large Vietnamese populations in their diocese urged caution in any references within the statement to recent improvements in human rights and religious liberty in Vietnam, noting that despite the improvement Vietnam still has a long way to go before its people enjoy full freedom of religion and human rights.

The statemel'\t argues that only through dialogue and impro~ed relations can the U nit,~d States and Vietnam resolve some of the concerns that have divided them since the fall of Saigon,B.nd reunification of Vietnam under communist rule in 1975.

- Updates on the progress of The "Doctrinal Responsibilities" conference statements on the Middocument, withdrawn from the dle East and on HI V, the virus that bishops' agenda at their meeting causes AIDS. last November when the Vatican - A report on the recent meetCongregation for the Doctrine of ing of Catholic higher education the Faith expressed concern about leaders with Vatican officials on a some portions of it, was brought back to the bishops with a number . possible papal document concerning Catholic colleges and univerof revisions that were made in consities. sultation with Vatican officials.

- A report on the Vatican's Archbishop Oscar. H. Lipscomb serious annual deficits and the colof Mobile, Ala., head df the Committee on Doctrine, which drafted lection of $12 miUion so far in a the document, said the Vatican U.S. endowment fund designed to consultations "strengthened" the create a steady source of income document without changing its ba- for the Vatican.

- A request for new efforts to sic ideas or thrusf.

Approved by a vote of 214-9, obtain public funding for the removal of asbestos from 'Catholic "Doctrinal Responsibilities'; outschools. . lines the 'respective responsibilities In his opening address as NCCB and rights of both bishops and president, Archbishop John L. May theologians in d'octrinal and pasof St.. Louis reviewed the summit toral matters, encourages formal meetirig of U.S. archbishops and and informai collaboration ofbishVatican officials in Rome ,last ops and theologians in doctrinal March and described it as a "bridgeand pastoral matters, and provides building" experiencethat increased guidelines for resolution' of docunderstanding on both sides, trinal disputes or misunderstandArchbishop Pio Laghi; papal ings between bishops and tnepronuncio to the United States, ologians.' . spoke to the bishops about the , In separate actions the bishops tensions and difficulties faced by also approved technical additions priests today and their need for a updating clergy exchange agreestf(~ng .spiritual life and encourments they have made with the agemen! and support.- from their bi,shops of' the Philippines and bishops and among themselves Korea. to meet the challenges they face.

In addition to their study sesAt a press conference during the sions on black and Hispanic eva!lmeeting Archbishop Theodore E. gelization, they helda study sesMcCarrick of Newark, head ofthe sion and series of small-group workbishops' Committee on Migration, shops on issues involved in integratannounced that his committee is ing Catholic social teaching into urging repeal of employer sancU.S. church and social life. tions in the 1986 Immigration ReThe bishops heard a variety of form and Control Act because the information reports; among them: bishops consider the sanctions un. - A progress report on surveys just and discriminatory'. regarding the life and ministry of The public business of the fourretired bishops. day.me'eting was completeq in the first two d~ys. On June ,18, a Sun-. A preliminary report on concerns of responsible Catholic ste~ day, the bishops held a 'day of prayer and recolleotion. The final wardship in a situation in which day, June i9, was devotedto meetU.S. Catholics give far less of their ings in executive session, which time and money to their churches were closed to the press. than U.S. Protestants do.

Hong Kong witness tells of Beijing massacre HONG KONG(CNS)-A Hong K:ong Catholic who witnessed the June 3-4 massacre in Beijing said the student-led democracy move-' ment would have succeeded if the protesters had stayed with their original schedule.

"It would have been a beautiful victory if the students had retreated from the square May 30" as they had originally planned, the witness said. "It wouldn't give Chinese authorities an excuse to send troops into the square."

The witness, who asked to remain anonymous, has worked in Beijing for a year. He stayed during the student-led movement at a hotel near Tiananmen Square, the students' stronghold and main target of the government's military suppression. .

"It's so touching. The students kept on fighting for their causes with peaceful means, and so many residents stood up to supjwrt their actions," he said. He returned to Hong Kong'after the military crackdown, but was scheduled to resume work in Beijing in late June.

More than 1,000 persons believed to be connected with the democracy movement had been arrested as of mid-June.

Beijing students began their protests in mid-April. They called for

• THE ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River-Fri.,.Tune 23, 1989

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"Accreditation standards exceed federal' and state requirements," said Robert Burmeister, Ph.D., director of the Accreditation Program for Long-Term Care at the Join't Commission. "Further, because'thi.s is a voluntary program, accreditation represents Sa'cred

'Detention "inhumane" WASHINGTON (NC) - Religious leaders have condemned federal government detention of Central Americans in the Rio Grande Valley of south Texas, calling it "inhumane" and a "violation of due process." One of the leaders, Hernan Gonzales, director ef the Division of Christian Service of the diocese of Brownsville, Texas, attributed the many Nicaraguans seeking haven in the United States to the "success" of U.S. foreign policy goals.

"We have destabilized Nicaragua and the economy is in shambles," he said. "The more we squeeze," the more people will come, he added. '

a faster pace of reform, freedom of the press, and clean government.

When the government failed to respond' as they demanded, the students escalated their protests into hunger strikes at Tiananmen Square May 13.

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Beijing residents helped foreigners· He said that on June 1-2, he and and student supporters from other his colleagues sensed something Chinese cities leave the capital. unusual was occurring.

The witness said he and some Some young soldiers marched HOng Kong colleagues obtained near Tiananmen Square, looking special permission to return to very tired and frustrated. The wit- Hong Kong. ness said they appeared to have Unable to take the train all the been deliberately sent in to be way home, they got airline tickets beaten up by protestors. through "back-door" dealings and He recalled the scene when troops flew to Hong Kong on June 8. and armored vehicles attacked the The Catholic said he believed in square June 3, and people rushed the student movement, but with to block them. "thousands of people's lives sacriThe witness said he watched fied, and so high a price to pay, I through binoculars from his hotel wish it'd never happened." room as people were gunned and "It's still a haunting experience run over by tanks moving at high to me," he said. speed.

"I was very frightened, but-I Expectation could neither sleep nor go out "Oft expectation fails and most because part of the hotel building was occupied as the army com- ,oft there where most it promises. " - Shakespeare mand," he said.

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It might have .appeared'to go unnoticed 3. Do not forget thesignifiBut 1 got it all here in. my heart . cance of giving time. Any grandI :warit you to know that I 'know the truth parent would be delighted with I would be n~thing without you .. ' " . , " a call requesting some time toThank God for you, the wind benea.h my wings: gether. For example, you could Written by Larry Henley, Jeff Silbar, ,sung by Bette Midler, take a walk in a IQcal park. Giv. ,. (c) 1988, Atlantic Rec_or4ing Corp. . ing one's time i,s a direct state- '.

SIX YEARS ago Lou Rawls "The .song aS,ks us to think . released' his hit single, "Windaboutthose whQ pelp us thn~.ugh , ~ent of-appreciation.

'4. Make God a permanent lifl;. Mimy of these.individuals , ,Beneath My.Wings."lliked the song then and' I· 'Iike Bette support.us in: quiet, everyday .. ,fixture 011' your thank-you' list.

Midler's. current version even, sorts of ways. Too often we , Pause often during the day and reflect· on what' you 'have' been take these. people for ,granted. : more: , -The record was remade. as We forge't h~'w their care and. given, starting with all the op-' " part of:thesoundtrack for the strer:t~h heJp us '~f1¥ hi~~er Hll~n . portiJnities that cOme fiom just being alive. ;,. . an eagle." ' , ' .' ., , film "Beaches;" Midler's' dy"' Your comnieitts are 'welComed Consequently, each' of .namic vocals give the song even more musical'appeal, while pre-' could benefit from re'flecting on' , by Charlie Martin, RR '3, Box' ~~d. 47635. serving it.s important message. deserves . . 1!12,Rockport, . '.. ' , '.these .questions:.~~Who " .. '. .

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Those tests give some indication of whether you indeed are capable of getting As' and 'Bs, or whether you are more likely to be capable of C and 0 work.

Perhaps' the counselor or,teacher can persuade your parents'to lighten 'up on their expectations concerning you,

'. But suppose the. indications a.re, that your abilities lie in the Aand Drange and your parents,continue' to think you are capable of better work. What then?

Second suggestion:' Ask your teacher or counselor to recommend a bQok.on the art of.studying well and efficiently. It may be possible for you to study less and get bet~er grades.

If they cannot recommend any books, ask them to suggest methods of more effective studying.

Third suggestion: Make your study time quality study time. Much will depend on your inner attitude lind your willingness' to concentrate and make an effort. .

If you are giv'en to daydreaming, learning will not take place. If you visit the fridge every four miilUtes and are within hearing and viewing range of a television that is on, learning will not take place.

If you se'ek out flimsy excuses forinterrJ1pting your studies regularly, learning will not take place.

So examine fearlessly your attitude toward evening study.

Fourth suggestion: Make your time in class quality class time, Here again it will be well to examine fearlessly your attitude toward the time you spend with teacher 'and classmates.

Daydreaming and doodling are out. Make a strong effort to concentrate. Don't waste time passing notes to other students or whispering to that cute girl in front of you.

Final suggestion: Keep in mind the goal of better grades with less studying and increased efficiency arid concentration.

BISHOP FEEHAN Student Council officers for 1989-90 are, from ieft front, Lisa Gagnon, corresponding secretary; . Your questions are welcomed Lisa Ferland, vite-president; Kareen' Cason,' treasurer; and

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Bishop Connolly' New student government officers; at Bishop Connolly High School, Fall River, are Paul'Gauvin, president; Dan·O'Connell, secretary; Philip Nadeau, treasurer.

Seniors elected Noreen Daly, president; Brian Ackerman, vice-president; Katie Lybrook, secretary;· Conrad 'Paquette, 'treasurer; juniors, Amy Almeida; 'pre'sident; M Uffy Merrick, vice-president; Khoi Pham, secretary; Beth Pastore; treasuerer;'sophomores, Gregory Czarkowski, president; Margaret Smith, vice~president; Meredith Lowe, secre'tary; Andrea Gasperini, treasurer.- .'

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Anne's Hospital, Fall River, was recently elected to the: Connolly, b~ard of regents. The board assists,' the principal in initiating programs supporting school goals. .

.~ishop Stang . Kennetn Furtado, Cathrine Baptiste, Traci Viveiros and Donna Wesoly of Bishop Stang High School, North Dartmouth, attended an international student leadership institute recently held at Southeastern Massachuset~s University.

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Student Council officers John Ford, Alison McIntyre, and Adam, Braillard will be among 150 stu-, dents from the U.S. and III foreign countries attending the National Leadership Training at Maine Maritime Academy July 19 to 24.

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At the annualsports award banq'ile~, Senior James Paccione, a hockey team fO'rward fpr four years, received the Walter Downaroicz award for commitment, spirit, and e!1thusiasm on a~d ~ff the ice.

The Gary Flynh award to the athlete' who mo·st. demonstrates loyalty, diligence and dedication, ~ent ,to senior Paul Humphrey, who has p~rticipated in, varsity fo,ot~all;tracka.rid varsi~y baseball.

St~ Anne St. Anrie!s School, Fall River, eighth grade 'award winners are William Cox, Michael'Sypek, Eric Santos, Bonnie Lee Saccucci, Thomas Lawlor, Home and School Association awards'; Michael Levesque; Ana Melo, citizenship awards; -Flavio Arruda; Erika MaIone, Christian Living awards; Reinaldb . Ferreira, Principal's award; Stephen Mello, Ana Melo, service awards; William Cox, Ricardo Rebelo, Michael Levesque, Eric Santos, History Day awards; Rene L. Gagnon, Ricardo Rebelo, , altar boy awards.

• Catholic high school scholarship grants went to Michael Sypek, Rene Gagnon, William Cox, Ricardo Rebelo, Patricia Gouveia, Ana Melo and Stephen Mello.

Retiring school nurse Mrs. Virginia Levasseur was recognized with a gift and by dedication ofthe 1989 yearbook to her. .

Hidden Hispanics TYLER, Texas (NC) - According to parish rolls, the Catholic population of the diocese of Tyler is predominantly Anglo, but a state survey shows that Hispanics may actually make up as much as 61 percent of the Catholic population, The contradiction indicates a hidden Hispanic population'that parishes must actively try to reach, says Bishop Charles E. Herzig of Tyler. Most Hispanics are .Catholic.

"The Hispanics come to our area as the stranger, the visitor, the alien, the foreigner," he told Catholic East Texas, the diocesan newspaper, in an interview. "We are the ones who have to take the initiative in extending the warm hand of welcome to them."

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By Linda Rome At first glance good manners differing conception of art and may seem excruciatingly boring, film.

3. A certain person and I have but a second look reveals more than please and thank you. After been seeing each other one-on-one all, good manners are not simply since Valentine's Day, but it seems etiquette which prescribes which the magic is gone. I, want to break spoon to use, but are better des- it off.

Should I: a. Make a special date cribed as one's habitual conduct.

In other words, good manners and after dinner mention this will are consideration,. not just of oth- be our last get-together. b. Politely ers, but of yourself. Bad manners decline any invitations and not are just the opposite, lack of con- make any myself, without explanation. c. Explain I need more sideration.

Sometimes deciding who it is breathing room and ease out ofthe you should be considerate oftakes relationship by dating a few peoa lot of effort, but after all, it is in . ple simultaneously. d. Explain how the interest of continuing civil- I feel, but try not to hurt the other person. ization.

4. My date for the big. dance Here is a little quiz to help you think all of this through. What do wants to rent a limo, but I think I you consider the well-mannered would be embarrassed, besides it is approach to the following ques- so much money. tions?

Should I: a. Point out my reserI. Sagebrush Sami Sally was the vations to him. b. Smile graciously only person to invite me to the and ask if he measured our driveFriendship Dance and I accepted, way to be sure it would fit. c. Wear but now I'm having second a tiara and train, and get into the thoughts. spirit of the gesture. d. Keep my Should I: a. Develop a raging mouth shut. case of the flu and stay home. B. 5. Six of us went out for pizza Suggest that we invite another after the game. After the pizza couple to double date so I'll have arrived, I didn't like it, so I ordered someone to talk to c. Explain that a separate sandwich. , I like himl her as a friend but I Should I: a. Help to pay for the don't want to take the chance that pizza, even though I didn't eat any. our braces might lock. d. Practice b. Just pay for my sandwich and sqliling and hope we find a quiet drink and let the others split the corner at the dance where we can remainder. c. Offer just to leave get to know each other better the tip, since it's about the cost of maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised. my sandwich and drink: d. None 2. A group offriends got together of the preceding, in which case, at Melinda's house for an end-of- . what should you do? . school party, including a video.

6. I went to Entertaining Emily's No one was watching very much, house for a party. Her parents but I soon realized that it was a were in the kitchen when I arrived slasherI.horror I blood-and-guts and later brought in extra snacks. kind of film that gives me nightShould I: a. Include them in the mares. conversation as ifthey were part of Should I: a. Shriek and bury my the party. b. Pretend they are the face in the nearest shoulder, hop- invisible butler and maid and limit ing to elicit the proper sympathy my comments to please and thank and conversation. b. Approach you. c. Compliment them on the Melinda and ask her to please lovely party. d. Lapse into mystechange the video. C. Offer to help rious silence whenever they enter in the kitchen until it is over. d. the room.

KATHIE BREUSS of Father Ryan 'High School in Nashville, Tenn., is one of the student and faculty volunteers who help serve hot meals every Sunday to about 200 of Nashville's estimated 2,000 homeless people. Originally a Lenten project, the "Sunday Lunch-brunch" was so successful it continued until the end of the school year.

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 children 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-sepa~ rate classification (given films not morally 'offensive which. however. require some analysis and explanation); O-morally offensive.

Catholic ratings for television movies are those of the movie house version,s of the films.

NOTE Please check dates and times of television and radio programs against local listIngs, which may differ from the New York network schedules supplied to The Anchor.

"The Courier" (Vestron): An Irish import that zeroes in on victims of a notorious Dublin drug dealer (Gabriel Byrne) who'll stop at nothing to protect his under-

cover operation. Poorly focused and surprisingly uninvolvinggiven its gritty subject and setting in working-class Dublin. A contrived plot gives no insight into drug use in urban Ireland. Profanity, violence, implied promiscuous hetrosexual and ho.mosexual encounters. A3,R' "Lords ofthe qeep" (Concorde): An ecological warning set underwater in 2020 when Earth has become uninhabitable due to environmental desecration. A crew of scientists meet up with a colony of friendly aliens who settled at the bottom of the sea when their planet was similarly destroyed. Cheesy sets, derivative script and amateurish direction may turn off viewers, but its plea to save the Earth before it's too late needs to be heard. Mild rough language, sexual innuendo, comic-book menace.

A2,PGl3 "Milk and Honey"(Castle Hill): Poor Jamaican woman (Josette Simon) leaves her home and young son (Richard Mills) to be a nanny for yuppie Toronto couple. Her dreams of sending money home for he'r son are quickly dashed as is her hope for their eventual citizenship.

Ensnarled in bigotry and red tape, she attempts to keep her son with her without the proper papers and is drawn into an underground

Non-LCWR nuns get Vatican liaison WASHINGTON (NC) - Cardinal James A. Hickey of Washing- . ton has been appointed Vatican liaison for U.S. communities of women religious who do not belong to the Vatican-recognized Leadership Conference of Women Religious, Cardinal Hickey, a member of the Vatican Congregation for InstitiJtes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, was appointed to a three-year term by Cardinal Jerome Hamer, congre~ gation head.

"My assignment is to serve as a channel of communication for these religious women and to help foster dialogue between them and other apostolic women religious in the United States," the cardinal said.

Religious communities' ~ember­ ship in the LCWR is not mandatory., although it is the approved conference for major superiors of women's orders in the United States. Its members represent about 90 percent of the more than 106,000 U.S. women religious.

Benedictine Father James Downey, national coordinator of the Institute on Religious Life, which promotes religious vocations and adherence to church documents on religious life, said that fewer than a dozen of the 137 communities belonging to the institute also have representation in the LCWR. The institute's members represent about 20,000 women religious, he said, and "have· felt kind of left out" because theylacked a formal channel for bringing concerns to the Vatican.

In June 1988 they also asked for some sort of representation on a tri-conference commission comprised of representatives from the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, Conference of Major Superiors of Men and the LCWR, Father Downey said.

When the bishops established the commission in 1987, they defeated an amendment which would have stipulated that three of the five sisters' representatives come from the LCWR and two be appointed from communities not represented by the LCWR. Opponents of the amendment argued that admitting non-LCWR representatives would open the door to battles for representation by a number of other nuns' organizations without comparable official standing to represent U.S. women religious.

Father Downey said a study conducted by his organization showed that 287 women's communities belong neither to'the institute nor. to the LCWR. '.

Dominican Sister Mary Assump' ta Long, president of the institute's Forum of Major Superiors said one reason her community and others have not joined the LCWR is that "the agenda is diff~rent."

For instance, she said when the Vatican issued its 1983 document, "Essential Elements of Religious Life," her community and the LCWR "did not agree" on its meaning.

Genetic counseling NEW YORK (Nt) - Jesuit Father Robert C.' Baumiller, a medical geneticist, says Catholic hospitals sho.uld stop shying away from genetic counseling and get involved in providing it in a context of Catholic values. Father Baumiller, genetics director of Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, commented during a recent program for U.S. and Canadian Catholic hospital administrators sponsored by St. John's University and the Catholic Medical Center of Brooklyn and Queens.

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life. A sensitive study of Ii black woman's determination to make a better life for her son without compromising their dignity or values. Some vulgar sexual innuendos. A3 "Scenes from the Class Struggle in Severly Hills"(Cinecom): Satire and sex farce focusing on a weekend visit with a recently widowed eX'-sitcom star (Jacqueline Bisset), / her family, neighbors and servants, all of whom are bored -and sexually frustrated. Good di~e~tion, script and acting, but exphclt sex, raw language and nudity. O,R "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier"(Paramount): This time there's a spiffy new U.S.S. Enterprise, and Capt. Kirk (William Shatner) directs it. But the plot about a messianic Vulcan (Laurence Luckinbill) who sets the starship on a course through the Great Barrier to meet God is suspenseless. The best scenes feature chummy banter between crew members. Minimal rough language, comic book violence. A2,Pg TV Films Friday, June 30, 9-11 p.m. EDT (CBS) - "Twilight zone - The 'Movie"(1983) - Anthology movie inspired by the 1960s television series, made up of five episodes.

Only the one about an airline passenger (John Lithgow) who spots an odd-looking creature sitting on the wing rises above mediocrity.

Frightening effects in four segments make it inappropriate fare for young viewers. A2,PG Sunday, July 2, 8:30-11:15 p.m.

EDT (ABC) - "Silkwood" (1983) - Fact-based story of Karen Silkwood (Meryl Streep), a plutonium factory worker who died in a 1974 auto accident on her way to tell a reporter about unsafe conditions in the plant. The movie does not confront the question of whether this was an accident or a murder, but focuses on depicting Silkwood's independent lifestyle and her relationship with her roommate (Cher) and boyfriend (Kurt Russell). A nicely crafted disappointment.

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fteering pOintf HOLY NAME, FR School advisory council meeting, 7:15 p.m. Thursday, rectory. New members: Kathryn Crosson, Ronald Gagne, Henry Smith, Sandy Shrader.

Holy Name School openings for coming schoolyear in all grades except kindergarten and grades 4 and 7. Day care available in September 6:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Non parishioners accepted if space permits.

Information: Patricia Wingate, principal, 674-9131.

ST. PATRICK, SOMERSET , St. Patrick's Felfowship meeting 7 ST. LOUIS de FRANCE, p.m. Sunday, parish center. The parSWANSEA ish thanks Mrs. Clara Flores and Baptism instruction for expectant Miss Rose Funaro for their memor.parents or parents of newborns about ial gifts and "Roland and Ginny" for to be baptized, tonight. Informa- flowers donated for the parish tion: Claudette Sykes, 672-4033. grounds.

ST. JOHN EV ANGELlST, ST. MARY, N. ATTLEBORO POCASSET July I, through Labor Day all Volunteers needed for babysitting, Masses except weddings and funerduring 9:30 a.m. Mass. Call Susan als will be held in the parish路center.

Pellagrin, 759-2971.

Christian Coffee House, information on church bulletin board.

NOTRE DAME, FR Forty kindergarten students par- ST. JOAN OF ARC, ORLEANS ticipated in Stepping Up ceremoWomen's Guild scholarships of nies. Teachers Lillian Taylor and $500 went to Nauset Regional High Lisa Texeira thank assistants, Jeanne School students Jean Marie LeoMurphy and Vivian Poulin, the prin- nard, to attend Curry College, Milcipal and the staff for support ton, and John Andrew Shakliks, to throughout the year. Area commis- attend Wentworth Institute, Worcessioning service for new eucharistic ter. ministers 7:30 p.m. Thrusday.

ST. ST ANISLAUS~ FR Special Mass 7:30 a.m. tomorrow to celebrate the birthday of John the .

Baptist. Youth Ministry activities _ _ _ 234 Second Street for summer: coffee and donuts fol~ Fall River. MA 02721 lowing Masses Sunday; softball game ~WebOffset vs. St. Thomas More youth minis_ _ Newspapers try, 2 p.m. Sunday; beach party July RI!III!!I!!I Printing &Mailing 8. William and Celia Wolowiec reIMIIIIiiIiII (508) 679-5262 cently celebrated their fifty-third wedding anniversary. 'Late parishioner Stanley J. Zmuda bequeathed the parish $29,095.38. He requested tliat half be used for parish upkeep and First Class Second Class the other half for the school. the First Class Presort Carrier Route Coding "Stanley J. Zmuda Scholarship Fund" has thus been established to Third Class Bulk Rate Zip Code Sorting' assist needy students at the parochThird Class Non Prohl List Maintenance路 ial school.

ALL TO USPS SPECIFICATIONS ST. ANTHONY OF DESERT, FR Exposition of Blessed Sacrament Cheshire labeling on Kirk-Rudy 4-up in St. Sharbel chapel noon to 6 p.m. labeler. And Pressure Sensitive Labeling July 2, concluding with holy hour.

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SACRED HEART, N. ATTLEBORO The Family Resource center, Attleboro's shelter for homeless families, needs volunteers; call Eileen Kane, 226-5722.

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Summer schedule of Masses is the same as that for winter wiih the addition of a 5:30 p.m. Saturday Mass beginning tomorrow.

SANTO CHRISTO, FR The parish feast begins tonight and ends Sunday, Procession for the transfer of Ecce Homo statue, 7 p.m.

Saturday, concluding with sermon

by Rev. Daniel Reis. Concelebrated Mass, noon Sunday followed by 2 p.m. procession and benediction.

ST. JULIE BILLIART, N. DARTMOUTH Youth Group advisory board meets 7 p.m Tuesday to plan activities for summer and next year. Each committee should prepare a report.'

ST. KILIAN, NB Healing service, 3 p.m. July 2.

F AMILY LIFE CENTER, N. DARTMOUTH , Engaged encounter begins today.

Divorced and separated program for NB area meets 7 p.m. Monday.

Marriage preparation program team meets 7 p.m. Tuesday.

SS.PETER & PAUL, FR The parish thanks parishioners and members of the Retirees who have helped in the computer lab, classrooms and schoolyard. The parish scholarship fund has allocated $4,300 to aid 13 parents in the Catholic education of 18 students.

ST. THERESA,NB , Holy Hour sponsoredby Adorers of Blessed Sacrament, 7-8 p.m. Monday. All welcome. Information: Angelo DeBortoli, 996-0332. Exposition of Blessed Sacrament every Friday following 9 a.m. Mass until 7 p.m. Benediction service.

CATHOLIC WOMAN'S CLUB, NB Executive board meeting, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, St. Lawrence Rectory, 110 Summer St. O.L. CAPE, BREWSTER Volunteers needed at Brewster Manor to bring residents to assembly room for Mass each fourth Thursday.

ST. MARY, FAIRHAVEN New parish council members: Bernice Cejka, Evelyn Dorgan, Evelyn Martin, Paul Novak, Theresa Novak.

ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL, NB A new computer system is being instllJled. Anyone admitted should give the name of his or her parish so it can be notified.

CATHEDRAL CAMPS, E. FREETOWN Spirit of Jesus Prayer Group retreat, Friday-Sunday. St. M~ry's Church Men's Group picnic, noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Westport Middle School picnics, 9:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

Monday, 'Tuesday and Thursday.

Diocesan Altar Boy Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday. Healing Service at St. John Neumann Church I:30 p.m.

Sunday with Father Edward McDonough, C.SS.R. All welcome.

O.L. VICTORY, CENTERVILLE Parish council meeting, 7 p.m.

Tuesday. Vincentian meeting 7:30 p.m. Monday. Volunteers needed to provide Sunday lunch at soup kitchen in Hyannis, information in candle room at back of church.

ST. DOMINIC, SWANSEA The rosary is prayed at 6:40 a.m. daily. Plans are underway to send parishioners to a World Youth Rally for,ages 13 to 19, to be held in Yugoslavia Aug. 8 to 17. Six teens and six adults are planning to attend; anyone else wishing to go may call the rectory within the next week.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, TAUNTON .

A new St. Joseph statue will be blessed at St. Joseph's cemetery tomorrow at 10 a.m.

ST. MARY, ATTLEBORO First communion and confirmation certificates available in the sacristy after all Masses. The parish thanks those helping the youth ministry program by leaving returnable cans and bottles behind the parish center. A total of $2,318 has been raised so far. '

Satisfaction "The making of money, the accumu,lation of material power, is not all there is to living. Life is something more than these, and the man who misses this tiuth misses the greatest joy and satisfaction that can come into his life-service for others." - Bok

ST. THOMAS MORE, SOMERSET STM Club brunch, 10 a.m. Sun: day. A parishioner has offered her services to care for an elderly shutin, 2-3 hours a day, 2 days a week Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.

Anyone in need may contact the rectory.

Juan Diego cause studied in Mexico MEXICO CITY (NC) - Mexico's church advanced the canonization cause of a major Mexican spiritual figure, Juan Diego, with a recent conference on the historical significance of the Indian peasant' before whom the Virgin ofGuadelupe reportedly appeared in the year 1531.

The Virgin of Guadalupe was said to have appeared to Juan Diego near the hill of Tepeyac, now part of Mexico City, and her image was said to have been miraculously imprinted on a cloth poncho which he wore.

The Virgin is the patron saint of Mexico and in 1910 was-declared patron saint of the Americas. A shrine erected on the site of the apparition houses the poncho and is today part of a basilica complex.

However, there is controversy as to the authenticity of the image on the poncho. Independent scientists using modern techniqiJes claim to have discovered brush strokes and several layers of paint, indicating that the image was handpainted.

Proponents of the Juan Diego canonization, however, cite other studies backing their claim that the image is miraculous. They hope Pope John Paul II will make a pronouncement on Juan Diego's canonization during an expected visit to Mexico next spring.

ST. ELIZABETH SETON, N. FALMOUTH Bible discussion group meets Sunday. Information: Jan and Dale Fairhurst, 563-6961.

ST. JOSEPH, FAIRHAVEN Baptisms, 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Art & Environment Liturgical Commission meeting 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the rectory.

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