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BISHOP O'MALLEY AT A PRo-LIFE MARCH IN WASHINGTON,

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Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap. A PRo-LIFE CHAMPION WITHOUT PEER The Pro-Life Apostolate of the Diocese of Fall River - and every person her~,< who supports the Gospel of.Life. ':' offer a tearful farewell with profound gratitude and the promise of prayers to this remarkable Bishop: Powerful in his preaching Resolute in his teaching Supportive in his collaboration Patient in his optimism Compassionate in his outreach Visionary in his guidance Consistent with his leadership 'of presence +++

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Bishop O'Malley, With heartfelt thanks, we offer our best wishes and prayers to you as you embark on your new ministry in Palm Beach. DIOCESE OF FALL ,-RIVER . VOCATIONS OFFICE .

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In truth, Bishop O'Malley lier. It struck hard because, in goes to Florida to return nor- 1998, Bishop Keith Symons~ malcy to a troubled diocese who preceded Bishop twice hit by sexual abuse charges 0' Connell, resigned after admitting to sexual relations with mion the highest leveL In March, Catholics in the nors many years previously. Asked by the media at a rePalm Beach dioc~se sadly witnessed the resignation of Bishop cent press 'conference. how he Anthony J. Connell after he ad- would restore faith' to his new mitted having sexual relations , Florida diocese, Bishop with a seminarian 25 years ear- O'Malley smiled and said can-

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ceived a letter from the Holy Father in 1992 appointing him bishop of Fall River. Bishop O'Malley would find ~mself in the middle of a different kind of storm.

The Healer "It was very difficult having to face the sexual abuse case of former priest James Porter and all that it brought with it," Bishop O'Malley remembered. "First of all I was coming to learn about and administer a diocese more than 10 times larger than the one in the Virgin Islands. Then having to deal with something I was unprepared for ... but there were many people to help me for which I was and am still very grateful." While it took time, Bishop O'Malley said he is happy that "we brought a degree of healing to the many victims and some sense of closure to all the suffering and pain of the people of the diocese occasioned by that." One of the first things the new bishop did was to visit all the parishes where Father Porter had been assigned and celebrated healing Masses at each one of them. His first priority was to meet with the victims themselves. He subsequently sought suggestions from the across the diocese and selected a professional committee and a review board to draw up and implement policies to handle abuse of children. "We immediately committed ourselves to following the state law of reporting incidents of abuse," the bishop said. "Then we began the education of diocesan employees as well as screening." The Massachusetts Criminal Offender Records Information System (CORl) and the sexual abuse training sessions for all diocesan priests, employees and volunteers are considered key to

strict and comprehensive guide- grants from several countries lines for detecting and reporting looking to better their lot by sexual abuse. working in the region's burgeon~ "At this point we have given ing cotton mills found Catholics sexual abuse training to more . from Canada, Ireland, Poland, than 20,000 persons as well as Italy, Portugal and its Azores background checks, all catering Islands, looking for their own to a safer environment for our parish with a priest of their own children," Bishop O'Malley re-ethnic culture, ported. " I think that all we have Sometimes putting faith bedone has, and is, serving us fore food they made personal weJI." sacrifices in order to build neighHe brought healing too in an borhood churches. ecumenical way. He was host to "We have 70 churches within and. presided at Kristallnacht a half an hour from the catheobservances of the "Night of dral in downtown Fall River. "It Broken Glass" recalling when is a situation very hard to resolve Nazis first stormed into Poland because no one wants to close for a November 1938 pogrom to churches," Bishop O'Malley begin what would become the said. "I understand people's World War II Shoah or annihi- sometimes lifelong attachment lation of more than six million to their' parish. But I also saw Jews. Members of the Jewish problems in other dioceses that community as well as other de- tried to yoke parishes, that is, nominations participated in the having one priest cover several services. churches. When you do that, you Bishop O'Malley would also burn out your priests. And you be a welcomed keynote speaker also use up all your resources at animal observances marking paying insurance and maintethe birthday of famed Civil nance on building after building. Rights Leader Martin Luther Then you don't have enough reKing Jr. And he met with lead- sources to handle evangelization ers of various Protestant denomi- and ministry to the sick." Bishop 0' Malley recalled nations for prayers of unity and services as well.

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someone put it to him as: "You The bishop noted that the popudon't have a shortage of priests .lation ,of the diocese has also as much as too many churches." shifted. While the areas of Fall He acknowledged that the River and New- Bedford have diocese no longer has the num- witnessed their metropolitan ber of priests from religiQus populations dropping significongregations who for many cantly, the numbers of parishioContinued on page 6A years staffed several parishes.

With gratitude and appreciation .for your support ofthe DCCW . May Our Lady ofGood Counsel guide you always'

The Decision Maker ' Within the decade he led the Fall River diocese' Bishop O'Malley took courageous but ' needed steps to alleviate one of the key problems plaguing an effective administrative and financial operation of the diocese: churches within blocks of one another with declining number of parishioners and sources of income. The problem was exacerbated by dwindling vocations to the priesthood and a steady retirement of priests. \ It was a sensitive issue that found families reticent to let go . of therr familiar roots and'traditions in long-established faith communities. Since the mid 1800's the influx of poor immi-

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Continued from page 5A ners have grown steadily in the suburbs and the northern areas of the diocese and on Cape Cod. New churches and new schools in those areas reflect the growth. "While there is an advantage in having smaller communities of faith, they are a luxury we can no longer afford," Bishop O'Malley' explained." "So we have taken steps to reorganize the churches in the diocese and we have learned much in the process. I am grateful to all the parishes and the people who have made a great personal sacrifice as we merged parishes. I think they understand what we are trying to do ... acc.omplish the mission of the Church in the best possible way." He also realized growing new needs - of the newcomers and immigrants - who alwayswere on Bishop O'Malley's priority list. He worked hard to improve outreach to the Brazilian, Hispanic and Portuguese communities. Early on in his tenure he established the first parish for the Spanish-speaking in the diocese,

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Implications and Alternatives", they were taken up in the schools their children in Catholic "Pastoral on Racism Solidarity: and the religious education Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe in 'schools. The Fall River diocese Arduous Journey to the,'Prom- . classes too," Bishop O'Malley . has many good and generous ised' Land''',' "At the Manger 'said. New Bedford. He was also quick to pen inUnder his leadership Catho- people and for tl).is I will always 2000 Years Later: New Fiunilies for a New Millennium", and spiring messages for Lent and . lic Social Services has ex- be grateful." "Marriage:" An American Cri- Advent, -as well as Easter and panded; an Office of AIDS Min- . .The Teacher sk" Christmas, and he was assertive istry was establi~hed as were Although he reflects a univerAll of the letters were printed in letters begirining in 1995 askagencies for Development and Pastoral Planning; a revision of sal outlook for the good of. the in full in various editions of The ing Catholics to hail Jubilee Year the administration of the entire Church as a bishop and Anchor, and copies were printed, 2000 as a year of turning back -diocese's Catholic Schools of- shepherd; Bishop O'Malley says' and distributed to every pari.sh to the Lord and personal recom,fice; and the Cardinal Medeiros he also sees one of his duties . and Catholic high school in the mitrnent. diocese. S'ecular newspapers in·' As part of those celebrations Residence, a retirement center primarily\as a teacher. "Because of that I have tried '. communities throughout the dio- he held a Eucharistic Congress for priests, was opened. . Still the missionary at heart; in my ministry in the Fall River. cese ran excerpts and 'editorials and celebrated an outside Mass welcoming thousands to renewal Bishop O'Malley began a dioc- . diocese to give importance' to about them. "I am pleased that many of and worship of the Eucharist. esan sponsorship of a mission preaching and writing pastoral letters on subjects that I thi~ are them had such a wide reading," Bishop 0' Malley was always i parish beypnd its boundaries.' In ,quick to be with his young Guaimaca, Honduras; the dio- very important for contemporary Bishop O'Malley said. . "The pastoral on marriage re- . people and lead them. He joined cese now supports two churches Catholics," he said. . He has been most productive. suIted in our forming a comrnit- .. them and became their catechist with priests and donations. Bishop O'Malley also re- Bishop O'Malley wrote seven tee that helped us to improve our at World Youth Day in Rome in called that when he arrived in pastorals on such issues as the marriage preparation procedures 2000 when hundreds of young Fall River, there were no Catho- .Gospel of Life, stem cell re- and put in place a program of adults from the diocese mingled lics schools on Cape Cod, and search, the death penalty, voca- remote preparation ... placing a with more than two million coltions, abortion, adoption, and marriage course in the high' leagues from across the world. now there are several. "And we established the St. against racism, "all of them is- schools ... because I've always "He again was with them this past Mary's Education Fund to sues that I feel are very central seen the ~eterioration of family . summer when they prayed and life as one of the most pressing sang with Pope John Paul II at award scholarships to children in the life of the Church:" They included: "Vocations:' problems that the Church and' World Youth Day 2002 in to assist them in getting a Catholic education, and this has been Everybody's Business", "For American society faces. . Toro~to, Canada. "Reading the pastorals gave A well known disciple of the a wonderful success," the the Love of Life", "The Gospel 1)ishop added'. "Many parents of Life vs. The Death Penalty", us a wonderful opportunity to . "In Vitro Fertilization: Ethical reflect and talk about them and Continued on page llA

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SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS

We wish you every . blessing on your continuing'apostolic journey as you leave the~iocese ofFall River to starl anew in Palm Beach

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.CAPE COD, MASSACHUSETTS Bishop Sean: You have been our shepherd and friend for 10 short years. We have so many happy memories of your past visits when you administered Confirmation and celebrated Mass in our Parish Church. As we pause for prayer in the Madonna's Prayer Garden, we will always remember your blessing on the day you celebrated the Diocesan Pro-Life Mass here at St. John's. While we appreciate the fact that God and the Church need you to minister elsewhere, we will certainly miss your 'presence here jn the Fall River Diocese. With gratitude and love for your pastoral care, we wish you God's most abundant blessings' as you begin this new time in your ministry. Our prayers go with you. Fr. Bob Donovan The Staff and Parish Family

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Continued from page 6A . Pro-Life movement at home and abroad, Bishop O'Malley has for a decade marched with his Fall River youth.and celebrated Mass for them at the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., speaking out against the continuing horrors of the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion. The bishop has also been in the forefront of the annual Respect Life Walk held annually in October in Boston. This year he was the principal speaker at the event.

Beginnings The spiritual leader who parishioners in the Fall River diocese have come to know and love - and many to feel easy speaking with in their native tongue. was born in Lakewood Ohio, just west of downtown Cleveland, a little town off the shores of Lake Erie. There, the O'Malley FamilyTheodore ''Ted'', a lawyer, and his wife Mary Lou (Reidy) O'Malley, were very active in their "Irish parish." Theodore Jr., a retired United Airlines pilot, was the oldest; Sean was the middle child and there is a younger sister, Mary Ellen Alexsovlch, currently director of the Inlingua Language Center in Miami. Young Sean O'Malley began serving as an altar boy when he was six years old. "No, I was not a Tom Sawyer, but was pretty normal and had a lot of fun growing Up,'l he said. His vocation to the priesthood came about this way. Once when his father drove his brother Ted to a religious retreat, Sean went along for the ride. "There was an old German Capuchin working in the gardens there and as we drove back home, my father made the comment, . 'That old friar was the happiest man in the world.' It impressed me very much. He didn't have a big car or a lot of clothes, and I think from that moment on I

thought of becoming a Capuchin. met and prayed with and enjoyed I was always attracted to St. times with during my stay here. Francis and the missionary voca- These current immigrant groups tions - because among the like the immigrants'-groups that Franciscans the Capuchins are the preceded them, have eruiched the group with the largest commit- Church's strength and its role in ment to the missions. I thought forming Catholic and social valthat would be good for me and so ues, and dedication to the comI joined the Capuchins." munity. All these things have been . During his seminary days the a great blessing for the diocese Vatican asked that a percentage and a joy for me." of priests go to Latin America There was a moment of quiet. "and so I learned Spanish to pre- Then Bishop O'Malley said: pare for that." "You know, I had hoped I wOl,lld While he was a deacon his su- remain here for the rest of my perior wrote and asked if he could . episcopacy' and be able to conbe sent to Easter Island in the Pa- tinue in the many religious feasts cific. and observances. They were im"I was very enthused, about portant because they had a spirigoing," Bishop O'Malley said. tual message and because they "But eventually I was told to stay brought community and families on in Washington, taught at The together. While there was so much Catholic University of America to enjoy, it is the people I will miss and became absorbed with and the most," he said. . dedicated myself to working with Coming to Fall River "was immigrants come in from Central something of a reincarnation for America." me," he said. "In the West Indies With a smile of satisfaction, he we could have Mass for two added, "I never got to go Easter hours. I had to tailor my preachIsland. But 'in many ways the ing to New Englanders who won't Latino people I wanted to work wait that long," he said with a laugh. with actually had come to me." He subsequently began a Por"I have come to love the people tuguese ministry - ' which later of the Fall River diocese and I feel would prove he most practical.to the .very Because belonged . much at home here. I am Franciscan Province in Pittsburgh, he was ordained a priest there on Aug. 27, 1970. His mother never got to see him as a priest. She had died six years earlier of multiple sclerosis. "Because our Pennsylvania province was German, our friars gave a lot of attention to languages. All our prayers in those days were in Latin. But we learned German and French too, and later I spoke Spanish and then Portuguese. It was my seminarian train.ing that helped me linguistically." Bishop O'Malley said his ability speak Portuguese was most enjoyable in the Fall River diocese. "I will certainly miss the Portuguese community as well as the Brazilians and Cape Verdeans .~.' and all the ethnic communities I

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very, very grateful for the kindness and affection people have shown me here. The priests and religious have been so good to me too and I am touched and overwhelmed by that. It is with a sadness that I depart." Then, as if he had said路good-

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Bishop O'Malley, With gratitudefor 10years ofdevoted service to the people of the Diocese of Fall River, we wish you an abundance ofGod's blessings as you assume your ministry to the people of the Diocese of Palm Beach, Florida. With Prayerful Good Wishes, The Parish Family of Holy Ghost, Attleboro, MA ...

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Continued from page llA deacon will be helpful in dealing with the growing Hispanic and Haitian communities in Florida." Asked if he was ready to be "a healer" in his new diocese, Bishop O'Malley smiled like a chess player who knew he had taken the point.

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' "Christ is the healer, but we'll try to be the instrument," he said; "I have met the people in Palm Beadi and they are wonderful people." Sitting back in his chair and with a loud laugh he added, "I can't wait for the hoopla to be over and I can settle in."

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14A THE ANCHOR ~ Diocese of Fall River - Fri" October 11, 20m . SIGNING A DECLARATION CONSECRATING THE DIOCESE TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS

WITH THE LATE CARDINAL JOHN O'CONNOR OF NEW YORK, CENTER, AT A PRo-LIFE CONVENTION AT BISHOP CONNOLLY HIGH SCHOOL" FALL RIVER. WITH THE BISHOP AND THE CARDINAL ARE, FROM LEFT, .' FATHER STEPHEN A. FERNANDES AND DEACON BRUCE BONNEAU.

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Man to man It happened as I stood in the back It happened when Bishop O'Malley portunities as everyoneelse. Ithought of the room. Bishop Sean O'Malley responded to a question about how of the man who was often asked to was giving his first press conference he felt leaving this area for Florida attend a special function and did what after returning from Palm Beach, Fl., The bishop began to respond and he could to oblige. I thought of how where he was introduced as the next had to stop for a moment, obviously many times over the pal>1 decade the choked with emotion. 1\vice more man wasn't feeling well or was just bishop there. I stood behind the reporters, pho- did he pause before the conference plain exhausted, yet felt the need to accept a generous invitation. tographers and television cameras, ended. I thought of the man whose heart It was then I saw the man within watching the bishop respond to quesached for the victims who tions about this diocese, his trusted the Church and were new diocese and events abused by some ofher memr'" from the last 10 years. ,,' to bers. I thought of the man I watched as he gave who worried about the safety thought to each answer be~.~ of the thousands of children fore responding - some/ ' in this diocese, and devised thing he's always done in ways to protect them. I similar circumstances. I've By Dave Jolivet thought of the man who always been very im!~. would probably prefertojust pressed with Bishop ._ blend in with the crowd O'Malley's demeanor in public, whether from the pulpit or the bishop. Never once during his rather than be the center ofattention. When I think of a bishop doing the podium. For 10 years, seven of 10 years here did I view Bishop which with The Anchor, I've ob- O'Malley as anything other than all these things I fall into the misserved this shepherd of the Diocese bishop, priest and religious. Stand- conception that they "have to." But of Fall River in all types of minis- ing in the back of that room I saw a when I think ofa simple man doing tries - preaching, teaching, writing, man, like myself. A man with emo- these things I gain a greater appreattending feasts, processions and cel- tions and feelings, ups and downs, ciation for him. As Bishop O'Malley prepares to ebrations. strengths and fears. I saw a man who was very com- fly south, not just for the winter, I Like countless others throughout this fair diocese, I've witnessed this fortable with the people and places send him my regards, my gratitude, prelate in the brown robe and san- around him. I saw a man who didn't my prayers and say, "Best wishes dals spread the Gospel message want to give those things away. And bishop, may your new ministry be through his actions and words. At I saw a man who knew that he must. as fruitful there as here." But as the man prepares to leave every appearance, the bishop was Following my epiphany, I didn't greeted with the reverence and re- hear much else at the conference. I the comfort and peace of a people spect his office deserved. There was thought back over the last 10 years and place he loves dearly, man 'to never any doubt that this man of God and placed the man in situations in- man I say, 'Thanks Sean. Thanks performed the duties of shepherd stead of "the bishop." I saw the man for caring about each and every one with honesty, sincerity, compassion who thought more ofothers than him- of us. Thanks for placing Sean secand a genuine love of the Lord. self- doing what he must to ensure ond and us first I wish you the best But standing in the back of th'!-t the poor, the immigrant, the op- as you do the same for our brothers room I saw the priest in a new light. pressed had the same rights and op- and sisters in Palm Beach."

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FALL RIVER - The Anchor recently called some of its subscribers to ask them their sentiments on Bishop Sean O'Malley, OFM Cap., leaving to take over the Palm Beach diocese in Florida next week. Here's what people said:

"He did an excellent job in reaching out to people and I will miss his leadership. I have been at several diocesan events including the faith awards for Girl Scouts. I was impressed with his homily. It was uplifting for all." Elaine 1blly ofSt. Patrick's Parish, Wareham. '

will miss him." - Phyllis bishop. He's路 needed down路 nice job here." - Susan Marianne LaFratta of St. Sprout of Christ the King there so we have to sacrifice. Gauthier ofSt. JoaD of Are Mary's Parish, Seekonk. I'll be praying for him that he Parish, Orleans. Pari~, Mashpee. "I prefer to see him stay here, but that's the needs ofthe Church. I will miss him and his leadership. The first time I was in contact with him was at a midnight Mass at the turn ofthe cen~ That was a nice time and he greeted us after Mass. My wife and I both feel the same way." - Joseph' Sevigny ofAIJIJrUJciatiOlJ of the Lonl Parish, Dumton. "I hate to see bim l~ve. He's got a national reputation and he's a good man. Palm Beach is lucky to get him. 1 will miss him." - Edward

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"He's done wonderful things for our diocese. He's a nice man. He's been to a few of our confirmations. It was very spiritual." - Kathleen, Diefenback of St. MlUgaret's Parish BuzzardS

"1 understand he's going because they need some help and I hope he can make adifference. He's made a tremendous difference here. It's it shame we're going to lose him." - DilUJlJe Bower of Bay. Our Lady ofVictoJy Parish, "He's done a lot here and I CentelVille. really like him. I always "We're losing a wonderful thought he was a holy man. I

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can help them. He's a great guy. I think he'll do well "He did a very good job there." - Elsie Piado of St. here and we like him., I think Paul's Parish, TaDDton. he'll bC able to hetP the Palm Beach diocese." - Mary "He served us well." Sedlak ofSt. Mary's PariSh, Jane Teixeira of SL Mm's North AUlebom. Parish, 'AUlebom Falls. '''t's too bad that he has to ... 'thought he was a )\'on-' go., We like him very much derful shepherd. He's done a and we'll miss him." -

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A CHAMPION OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION, BISHOP O'MALLEY HELPED ESTABLISH THE ST. MARY'S EDUCATION FUND WHICH HELPS NEED-BASED FAMILIES SEND THEIR CHILDREN TO CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

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bad that they're sending him Hendrickson of St. Joan of there, but when they're told Arc Parish, Orleans. to go they have to go. I will miss him. He really was "I think he did a good job great." - Lenore Dedon of here. It was interesting to Our Lady of the Cape Par- see that he'll be down there ish, Brewster. because my wife and I will be under him when we're in "We think the world of him Stewart, Florida, just north and he was very much liked. of Palm Beach. He's followWe will miss his leadership ing us. I was involved in the and we're sad to see him go. St. Vincent de Paul and I've He confirmed our grandchil- enjoyed talks he's made dren." - Lillian Denis of St. when he visits. I'm happy Pius X Parish, South he'll be down there." -. Theodore Galkowski of St. Yarmouth.

Francis Xavier Parish, "It's very sad. Those Hyannis. people are so fortunate to get him. He's been so wonderful. We can only hope and pray that we get someone who is as good a shepherd as he's been. I'm glad for the people of Palm Beach. He did our confirmation here a year ago and it was beautiful. Without a doubt I will miss his leadership." Denise

"It was kind of a shock, but you have to accept the things that you can't change. I thought he was a good shepherd." - Phenix Annette of

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WITH YOUTH FROM THE DIOCESE AT WORLD YOUTH DAY IN ROME

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Wish to extend' warm thanks to Bishop Sean O'Malley for ten years of dedicated service to the Diocese of Fall '. River and offer prayers that his ministry in the Diocese of Palm Beach, Florida will be fruitful and joyous.

Wishes you much peace and joy in your ministry. to the people of the Diocese of Palm Beach

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FALL RIVER - Diocesan agency workers and clergy too, who will be losing their leader in the various ministries that serve the needs of many people, spoke up this week of their feelings on the transfer of Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., to the Diocese of Palm Beach in Florida. Here are some of the comments they offered The Anchor. "Bishop Sean has been very supportive in my ministry to the religious of the diocese," said Mercy Sister Elaine Heffernan, episcopal representative for religious. "He has been a model for us in religious life and lives up to his motto: 'Do whatever He tells you.'" She added, "He was always happy to be at religious celebrations. I'll always remember his words at one of them, . 'Religious life is a vocation where one can achieve great happiness in love, faith and hope. When we say yes to God something beautiful happens.' Bishop Sean will be greatly missed." Lisa M. Gulino, director of Adult Education, said, "Our diocese has been blessed to have Bishop O'Malley here. He has made an impression on me as to the essence of ministry. Both his vision and his accomplishments speak to the reality that ministry is about the whole person, body, soul and environment. His love for social justice and his attentiveness reveals his compassionate heart for the material and spiritual well-being of the person. It is with great sadness that we see him leave."

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Michael J. Donly, director of Development, said, "I hate to see him go. To be honest with you, I haven't talked to anyone who feels any differently. Obviously, I think he's going to a place that needs him, his personality and his way. He's wonderful man, a person you feel you can trust. His focus on the needs of people - where I come from in terms of needs of Catholic Charity and St. Mary's Education Fund - and trying to address the needs of so many people, he's put the words of the Gospel into action. He's wonderful to work for. He makes people on every level feel that they are important to him. It's a gift that Bishop O'Malley has." Monsignor George W. Coleman, vicar general and moderator of the curia, stated that "Bishop O'Malley is a man of extraordinary gifts of mind and heart. We have been blessed in the Diocese of Fall River to have him serve us for the past 10 years. Our prayers go with him as he begins a new and challenging assignment in the Diocese of Palm Beach." Father Mark Hession, director of the Office of Continuing Education and Formation of the Clergy, said it is never easy, as transitions go, for the priests of a presbyterate to look forward to the transfer of a bishop. ''After 10 years we priests had come to know him and relax with him and know he knew us well too," Father Hession said. "That rapport is warm and strong and so it is hard to break. The gain of Palm Beach is our loss and so our feelings are bitter-sweet. In my own experience - working with other bishops in my ca-

Congratulations, best wishes and gratitude to Bishop Sean O'Malley on his appointment as Bishop of Palm Beach, Florida

pacity with the national association for pri~st - I can see we have been blessed in Bishop O'Malley with the most compassionate, sensitive and caring bishop for priests' concerns. His reputation beyond our diocese is strong and I have personally seen him in many instances in the most sensitive and caring ways reach out to priests particularly when, like everyone else, we have our shares of conflicts, anguish, problems and struggles. We will want for as caring a spiritual father iIi our new bishop to come." Sister Joanna Fernandes of the Dominican Sisters ofthe Presentation, the provincial superior and chairman of the Board of Saint Anne's Hospital, said Bishop O'Malley ''will be sorely missed. What has been outstanding is his tremendous sensitivity to others through his pastoral presence and support. As a member of the diocese's Paste-

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our dIOcese. He has taught us by way of example, through his pastoral letters, and the many initiatives ... seeking to touch every sector, every ethnic group, everyone, rich or poor. I personally feel badly about his leaving. He has been a friend to so many of us. We will miss the brown robe and the sandals, but we will always carry him in our hearts and prayers." Deacon Bruce J. Bonneau, director of Religious Education, noted that in St. Paul's first Letter to Timothy he sets among the qualifications for the office of bishop, the ability to teach, the desire t~ do noble work, temperance, kindness and a person of peace. "Bishop Sean has been a living witness to this apostolic expectation." He added, ''To be sure I will miss Bishop Sean's generous and compassionate heart which he has demonstrated to me personally and to all who have en~ou~tered him in the diocese. It IS WIth a sense of sadness that I

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Sentiments years: by infusing new life and hope into our Catholic schools, ministry and apostolate; by providing so many services for the poor and needy and shelter for the homeless; and for his merging of older parishes, providing new and stronger and more spiritUally vital'communities." Msgr. John 1. Oliveira, director of the Permanent Diaconate, in a recent column about the bishop wrote: "He was a peaceful person. As St. Francis was a prayerful man, so is he. A humble man who was caring. It was my happy privilege to live with· him for three years as seCretary. He welcomed all, regardless of race, color or creed and the interesting thing is that he meant it. He did not neglect the mandate given to the successor of the apostles to be a teacher. He was the right man for our diocese. His wisdom and leadership in the light of the sexual abuse scandal formed a response being copied by other dioceses. He now goes to bring his experience, talents, skills and holiness to others." Father Paul F. Robinson, O. Carm., judicial vicar, said that Bishop O'Malley "was always . supportive of the ongoing work of the Tribunal, and he certainly will be missed. I hope the Holy See will be as kind to us as it was to the Florida diocese when it comes to sending us our next bishop." John E. Kearns Jr., assistant director, Office of Communications, said he was sorry to see the bishop go. "I found him to be always kind, always willing to listen. A word to best describe him is 'pastoral.' He's always been a pastoral bishop. I've seen him in public settings and in less formal discussions - and in ,meetings with me and that has always been the demeanor of the man. During one of the first Pro-Life conventions, the bishop was inter-' viewed by a reporter who kept pressing and challenging the Church's. stand on abortion. Although·the reporter kept rephrasing the same question, Bishop O'Malley patiently, calmly.and gracefully took the time to explain the teaching ofthe Church." George A. Milot, superintendent of diocesan. schools said he was "sad to see the bishop leave because he's been extremely wonderful for Catholic Education in the diocese. Under his leadership four new schools opened and all of the schools were supported by him. He also initiated the St. Mary's Education Fund which provides scholarships fW those who would otherwise be unable to attend a Catholic school. He's been a great role model for all of

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our students and our teachers." Father Edward 1. Healey, director of Pastoral Healing of the Sick, and rector of St. Mary's Cathedral, said Bishop O'Malley "has a clear vision of how the Church should be present in the world, welcoming newcomers; reaching out to those who are alienated from the community of faith, showing compassion to the poor, the sick, the disenfranchised. I think it would be a mistake only to remember him as the bishop who did a goodjobofhandling the clergy sexual abuse scandal, for although this is true, that was by necessity somewhat reactive. The memories I treasure most are those of the days spent in the Holy Land with Bishop O'Malley and other priests on the pilgrimage there in 2001. I will never forget how Bishop O'Malley bought olive wood items from the desperately poor street vendorS in Bethlehem and then turned around and gave those to citherpoor vendors so that they would have something more to sell. That simple action spoke volumes about this good and compassionate man. We were very fortunate to have him as our bishop and I will certainly miss him very much." Dr. Krysten Winter-Green, director of the AIDS Ministry, and who served in the VIrgin Islands diocese when Bishop O'Malley was bishop there, said "the diocese of Palm Beach in Florida is very graced to have BishopO'Malley as its bishop just as we in Fall River were graced to have

him as our spiritual leader here." Father Craig A. Pregana, diocesan director of the Vocations Office said, "When I heard the news about Bishop O'Malley being named the Bishop of Palm Beach, I thought about all he has done in our diocese, and specifically as it relates to vocations. He has changed the landscape of vocations in our diocese. Many of the young priests, for example, are a result of his personal outreach to find and invite more young people to consider a vocation. The impact of Bishop O'Malley and his work for vocations will be felt for a long time to come. The Diocese of Palm Beach is blessed to have a bishop who is so involved in fostering vocations and nurturing the vocations that God has given to the Church. "However, even though the bishop moves 0!1, we must continue the effort to invite more young men and women to consider a vocation to ministry in the Church. Inviting them to risk stepping forward to offer their lives in service to their brothers and sisters. "We must risk, too. We must risk by inviting the young people we see and know to consider a vocation. Service, sacrifice and commitment are part of this life and there are young people in our parishes who are hearing the call deep in their hearts. We must extend an invitation to them. The life of our Church depends on it!"

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"Bishop O'Malley, thank you for Your constant encouragement led yow: lea~ership and your support to me to the Seminary. Th~ you for all. the seminarians. There are few everything and good luck." .bishops who would take suchan Jay Mello -:- Franciscan Uni· active and personal role in the work versitYministry in Horida." of vocations. You are·an exemplary "Bishop Sean, As I aspire to the Michael Fitzpatrick - Mount apostle. Personally, you have had a priesthood, I often look to those great Saint Mary Seminary profound effect on my vocation. Continued on page 128 "Bishop Sean, if I can grow to have half the teacher's skill and a quarter of the pastor's heart that you have, I will consider my priestly from the lafl'anec HOSllitality COml)(U1i~.s ministry to be an overwhelming success and a great grace. Please be assured of our prayers as you leave 7k ~ ~ ~ ~ ha'tt ad de ~ ~ here to shepherd your new flock . 9'J# ~ tk 'D/4u4e «lilt kaue 411 ~ .1It4M. closer to Christ. Pax et Bonum." Peter Fournier - Franciscan 7~ tpNt 4Itd University . "Dear Bishop Sean, I would like to thank you for your support and , i many prayers during the last 10 OF WESTPORT years. Your many examples ofFaith, ~ Westport· Fairhaven - Franklin -Hope, and Love has strengthened me to continue on this journey, 508-675-7185 508-675-8500 which I have started with your help. Please know that you will be in my " , ' _.. . prayers, and may the Peace ofChrist Rachel's ......... . always be with you:' John Harrington - Mount 'B~9a1tHf, II I I '\ I, ''\.' Saint Mary Seminary Restau'rant & Tavern ''Thank you Bishop O'Malley for 438 Main Road. Westport 950 State Road, Route 6. Dartmouth your prayers and support. God 508-636-0085 508·6364044 bless. www.lafrancehospilality.com Robert Lepage - Our Lady of Providence Seminary -

regards to Bishop O'Malley Editor's note: A number of seminarians studying in various plm:es have E-mailedsentiments to BishopSeanO'MaUey,OFMCap., . on the occasion ofhis being named bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach. TIlefollowing are some ofthose communications. . Gabriel Giella - Our Lady of Providence Seminary "Bishop O'Malley, we send our prayerful support and best wishes for your new mission in Horida. Thank you for all you have done to serve the diocese so well and all of the encouragement and prayerful support you have given us. God bless you." Gregory Bettencourt Franciscan University "Bishop Sean, it is with great gratitude that I wish you afond farewell as you embark to shepherd a new flock. You have left an exemplary model of the priesthood that I hope to be able to follow. You.will have my continued prayerful support." Karl C. Bissinger - Pontifical North American College ''Thank you Bishop O'Malley for

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saints who have impacted the Church by means of their sacrifice .and holiness. Through your tremendous shepherding ofthis diocese and witnessing to the Gospel through your holiness, you have provided me as well as many others a great model to follow on our pilgrimage to heaven. Thank you so much, be assured our prayers. Farewell!" David Nichols - Mt Carmel Parish, New Bedford "Thank you, Bishop Sean, for your inspiring leadership ofour dio-

cese. All of us who are seminarians will miss you. Yet we have in our hearts the memory of your kindness and your encouragement of our vocations. May God preserve you always in his grace." . Daniel Nunes' - Our Lady of ProvideI).ce Seminary "Dear Bishop O'Malley, I pray that you have the best of times at your new assignment in Palm Beach. May you shepherd them as well as you have led us over the last decade. Be assured that my prayers go with you."

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Bishop O'Malley, In gratitude for 10 grace-filled years to the Fall River diocese, Our 'prayers and best wishes. go with you. Sr. Joanna & Sisters The Dominican Sisters of'the Presentation Di hton, MA

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On behalf of the priests, deacons and the wonderful people of God who make up Our Lady of Victory Parish in Centerville and the Chapel of Our Lady of Hope in Barnstable, please know you have our love and prayerful good wishes as you undertake your new episcopal ministry in Palm Beach. From the beginning of your service here in our lovely diocese, you have been a channel of His peace. In the days to come, may Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Clare strengthen you so that, Where there's despair in life, you may bring hope; Where there's injury, you may minister the Lord's pardon; And, where there's sadness, ever joy! Pax et bon UInJ

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Dearly beloved in Christ, Ten years ago, as I bade.farewell to the Caribbean Island where I had been Bishop, a lovely old West Indian woman came to wish me Godspeed :and good luck in "Deep River." Having mentioned this in my inaugural homily, it has often been quoted back to me by people here'in Fall River. Now, after ten years, I can honestly say that "Deep River" has become Fall River and Fall River has become home to me.路 As I pen this letter offarewell, my nostalgia is temp(!red by an overriding sentiment ofgratitude; gratitude to God for my vocation as a Capuchin priest, and gratitude for the privilege ofserving as your Bishop for ten years. I have come to appreciate what an extraordinary Diocese this is. The excellent priests and deacons, dedicated religious, andfaith-filled laity have made my years here an unforgettable experience. I am thankful for yo",r friendship, your collaborati~n, and your patience with my shortco~ings. As I leave for a new assignment, I wish to askfor your prayers, and I pledge my prayers for you. In the words ofthat familiar song: "All I ask ofyou is路to forever remember me as loving you."

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MERCY SISTER Elaine Heffernan, episcopal representative for religious, left, is the reader at Mass celebrated by Bishop Sean P O'Malley, OFM Cap., at Cathedral Camp's chapel. during a recent Day of Reflection attended by more than 80 religious, Flanking the bishop are, left, Franciscan Friar of the Primitive Observance Father Joseph, and Father _~-I John of the Trinity, a hermit. At right, Dominican Sister Gertrude Gaudette presents the bishop with a wooden plaque carrying his episcopal motto, which she carved. (Photos courtesy of Sister Heffernan)

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FALL RIVER ...:..- An Octo- the ·masters, said Richard Hill, Schuster, a winner of nuthe Church is having its difficulties; So~e,ofthese issuesare ber 20 organ recital in,St: secretary of the Southeastern merous piano and organ prizes, external. The relationship with the civil order and the responsi~il- Anne's Church willhenefit St. Chapter of the American Guild received his bachelor of music degree cum laude from Wayne ity of repqrting crimes would fall into this category. There_are other Mary;s CathedraJ's restoration of Organists. , Admission is by free will do- State University in Detroit. He problems that are of an internal nature. Chief among these uncer- of its vintage organ in memory of Paul DeLisle, former owner nation. ' is currently pursuing a . tainties is the developing rift between bishops and their priests. .of the ,Pipe Organ Company. , DeLisle, 48, died last year master's degree in music at the There is no dOJ.lbt that in many dioceses there is a polarization To feature'organists Andrew after a battle 'with cancer. For University of Houston. His rebeing felt with the. "zero tolerance" policy that the'bishops formed Galuska,' Riyehee Hong, Tho- several years he had operatedcitals, including world preat their Dallas,meeting, Ther:e are areas in'the country where priests mas Schuster, and, the Sine his Pipe Organ Company which miere recordings,. have been simply do not feel that they have the support of their bishop. Oth- 'No~ine Chorus directed by maintained most of the major relea'sed. ers would argue thatthey have no input into diocesan policies or Glenn 'Giuttari, the 4 p.m.re- pipe organs jn Southeastern Hong has a bachelor's dehave been alienated because of autocratic procedures.' . , cital will key on 'the dazzling Massac,husetts., He is credited gree in music from Yonsei UniIt is interesting to note that Pope John Paul II addressed some of organ 'works of Maur,ice 'with saving many historic in- versity, a master;s of divinity struments, notably the 1894 degree from Hanshin Univerthese concerns at a recent gathering of 117 newly named bishops Durufle (1902-1986). , from 33 countries'held at Castel Gondo'tfo. It would be well if all, ·The magnificent 1974 Ho'ok and Hastings organ sity, Seoul, .Korea; and a b'i'shops and priests listen closely to the p,ope's words. ,Casavant organ atS1. Anne's is which he removed from St. master's of organ degree from a perfect place to spend an af- , Matth~w's Church in Fall River Boston University. She has, He told the gathering that whe!1 a new priest promises to respect ternoon' revealing the works of before the building's demoli- given many exciting concerts and obey his bishop, the bishop promises to guide him and care for ,tion. He installed the organ in and recitals. him especially in times of trouble. The pontiffdearly and fiFmly St Jacques Church in Taunton. Galuska received his reflected that during the ordination rite, when a priesf places his . , S1. Mary's Cathedra( which bachelor's degree in music handS'in the hands of the bishop and pledges his "filial devotion DeLisle attended as a youth,re- from Rhode Island College'and and obedience'~ it is not "a one-way gesture. The young priest , cently decided to restore its his- a master's degree cum laude in toric Kilgen pipe organ. organ performance from the chooses to entrust himself to the bishop and the bishop for his 'part , ,. At the suggestion of Norman " Moores Sch,ool of Music at the commits himself to watching over those hands." In a very direct manner the pope told tbe bishops "they are responsible for the fate SWANSEA""':" John S. Lindo, Gingra~, who for 45 years has. Univ.ersityof Houston. A of those hands and the priest must be able to feel 'especially in 48, ,husband of Mitsuko been the organist at S1. Anne's, former student of Gingras', moments of difficulty' or solitude, that his hands are grasped by {Kinouchi)' Lindo, died October the local chapter of the AGO, Galuska has received many 3 in Miriam Hospital, Providence, de~ided to present the concert awards and cit!ltions in organ , the bishop's." in DeLisle's memory. and improvisation. There are many good priests who truly feel that they have been R.I. He was a. plumbing contractor for John C. Lindo & Sons in abandoned 'by the' bishop. In essence, some reflect that they have simply been thrown, to the wolves. Priests who have been wrongly Fall River for more than 25 years and a longtime friend and adver- , charged of a crime simply have no recourse and really no way to tiser in The Anchor. repair their reputation. Tbeir state is almost hopeless arid it's havThe son of John J. Lindo of ing 'a depressing effect on all priests, I~ is very difficult being a Swansea and the late Vera priest amid today's current media frenzy. The situation becomes (Basmasjian) Lindo, he was a more aggravated when the line of communication between bishop member of S1. Michael's Parish, and priest at bestis frayed and (j,t worst sev~red. The pope!s reflec-, Swansea. Besides his wife and father he tion on this matter must be'affirmed in every diocese of this co.unleaves a daughter, Jeriilee S., try not merely in word but also in deed. 'Dte Most Reverend Sean O'Malley, OFM Cap" Diocesan AdLindo; and a son, John W. Lindo, It would be well also if all in the Church blew the dust off the ministrator ofFall River, has announced the following appointments: , documents of Vatican II. The Decree·on the Bishop.'s Office in the both of Swansea. His funeraf Mass was celReverend Edward A. Murphy, Liaison to Charismatic Prayer , Church is a practical guideline that should be once again highebrated Monday in S1. Michael's Groups, while remaining Parochial Vicar, Holy Name'Parish, Fall lighted'in our times. In one section it urges, "a bishop should alChurch. Burial was in St.. River. ways welcome priests with a special love since they assu1TIe in part Patrick's Cemetery, Fall River. Eff~ctive September 18, 2002 . the bishop's duties and carry the weight of them day by day." It states that "by listening to'his prie~t and trusting them" a bishop Reverend J~ffrey Cabral, Chaplain ofT~unton Catholic Middle can work to promote the whole pastoral work of the entire diocese. School, while remaining Parochial Vicar, Saint Anthony Parish, 'Daily Readings Taunton. Despite the current conditions, the Holy Father urges that we Effective October' 10, 2002 must continlle to live our vocatio~ and not give iIi to pessimism ' Oct 14'·' Gal 4:22-24,2627,31-5:'1; Ps . and discouragement because it is the "Spirit that-guides the Church." . ' 113:1-7; Lk This indeed is our common denominator. Knowing that the Spirit, .11 :29-32 is with all believers in the Church is the one thing that can help to , Oct 15 '. Gal 5:1-6; Ps, confront the injuries of the times and raise ·us toa new level of 119:41, 'commitment and holiness. As the pope stated, "the fi.rst taskof.a ' 43,45,47-48; Lk pastor·is to increase the desire of the faithful to be holy and that 11 :37':41 happens when they see their pastors striving for holiness." Yet, to Gal 5:18,25; Ps' Oct 16 Please pray for th~ following achieve this goal, people need to strive for wholeness of person, ,1:1-4,6; Lk11:4246 mind and soul. It is in pursuit of this goal that true holiness is to be priests during the coming week Oct 17 Eph 1:1~ 1d; Ps . found. With this, in mind, the Church will not only survive the 98:1-6; Lk 47-54 current crisis~ but in the long run will be much better for it. . . Oct. 14 . 2Tm 4:10-17b; Oct'18 The Execu~ive Editor 1918,' Rev. Dennis M. Lowney, Assistant, Sacred Heart, Taunton Ps 145:10~ .' 1972, Rev. Msgr. Edward B. Booth, Pastor Emeritus, S1. Mary, 13ab,17-'18; Lk North Attieboro . , 10:1-9 . , 1999, Rev. Frederick G. Furey, SS.ce., Damien Residence, Oct 19 ' Eph 1:15-23; Ps Fairhaven

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On December 10, 1925, Our Lady appeared to Sister Lucia (l?eer of Fatima) and spoke these words: "Announce in my name that I pr01nise to assist at the hour ofdeath with the graces necessary for the salvation of their souls, all those who on the first Saturday of five consecutive months shall: I. Go to confession; 2. Receive Holy'Communion; 3. Recite the . Rosary (5 decades); and 4. Keep me company fo,r 15 minutes while meditating on the 15 mysteries ofthe Rosary, with the intentioll'of . ,making reparation to me." In a spirit of reparation, the above conditions are each to be preceded by the' words: "In reparation for the offenses committed agaiAst the Immaculate Heartof Miuy:' 'Confessions may be made during 8 days before or after the first Saturday, and Holy Communion may be received at either the morning or evening Mass on the first Saturday.

Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, FALL RIVER - Saying the mission of St. Vincent's Home "is - OFM Cap., recognized five indi. realized through the dedication viduals and o.ne team for their and commitment of staff mem- outstanding dedication and serbers who extend themselves to- vice to fulfilling the agency's misour children," Executive Director sion,of "Giving Children in Need John T. Weldon, presided at the What They Need Most." '~~chele Buckley, William recent, 'fifth Annual Mission Paul, Kathleen'Roach, Ursuline Awards Ceremony; Sister Anita Whitely and Sarah Whitford wereindividufllly honored during the ceremony. Co-workers of the award win.ners read touching tributes to the honorees, describing·their tenure and contributions. 'Their contributions to the fulfillment of our mission, who they COMPLETE t;jEATING SYSTEM,S are as people; and what they bring SALES & INSTALLATIONS PROMPT• ,t-DELIVERIES to the children of Saint Vincent's . DIESEL OILS is above What is' expected," Weldon said as described the. 24 award recipients. HOUR SERVICE· One team of employees was 465 NORTH FRONT ST also recognized for the love and . I ~ NEW BEDFQRD care they provided to a young

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THE ANCHOR - Diocese of Fall River - Fri., October II, 2002

Letter to the Ed"itor Editor: As a senior member of the Bar and a longtime supporter of District Attorney Paul Walsh, I am shocked and outraged by his recent course of conduct. As if his Jihad against ,the Chief of the Superior Court wasn't enough to raise questions as to his level of maturitY, his dog and pony show press conference unfairly attacking Bishop Sean O'Malley, . OFM Cap., gives new meaning to the word "irresponsible." Bishop O'Malley has stood head and shoulders above any of his brethren in promptly and fairly investigating all claims of clergy sexual abuse. Walsh's comments to the contrary smack ofa politician willing to trade a minute or two of television time at the expense of the integrity,of his office. A district attorney has every right CATHOLIC NEWS Service columnist, Father Eugene Hemrick, speaks to a gathering at and, indeed an obligation to anSt. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish last week. The noted author and speaker presented "One nounce the identity of a person Nation Under God," using photos from his new book with the same title. Father Hemrick examined the "all-too-forgotten religious foundations of our nation." The ev.ent was sponsored by the St. Elizabeth Seton Men's Club. (Bruce McDaniel photo)

against whom a 'grand jury' has handed up an indictment. To announce the names of others against whom no charges will or can be filed is reprehensible. Walsh has said that hereleased the names of the former priests after consulting with his associates, If so, he was ill advised. One wonders what Paul Walsh wants to be when he grows up? . Atty. Francis M. O'Boy Taunton

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FALL RIVER Father Gerald T. Shovelton, 72, former pastor of Holy Trinity Parish, West Harwich, and now retired, will be the recipient of the. first annual John Cardinal O'Connor Award for Support of the Gospel of Life. Father Shovelton will receive the award at the October 19 annual Pro-Life Convention at Bishop Connolly High School, reported Father Stephen A. Fernandes, director of the ProLife Apostolate. . "At first we thought t~at because Father Shovelton is living full-time in Florida we might have to send the award to him, but, what's grand is that he said he would come up for a few weeks and we happily look forward to that," Father Fernandes said. The director said that the Diocesan Pro-Life Committee, which assists him in the apostolate, thought it was a good idea to honor annually one individual from the diocese who has worked hard to further the Gospel of Life in the F~ll River diocese. It seemed a natural to name the award after Cardinal O'Connor "because he really was the 'prime mini'ster' of Pro-Life when he came to celebrate Mass at one of the' local. Pro-Life Conventions here, and was one of the great champions of Pro-Life," Father Fernandes said. "And it was unanimous ... the first name that came to mind was Father Gerald Shovelton ... as a truly filting recipient. Throughout his priesthood ,and as a pastor he

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THE ANCHOR - Diocese of Fall River ' - Fri., October 11,2002

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FAIRHAVEN - Saint Joseph· School recently received donations from several local businesses enabling its students to receive the' i>reinier Discovery Agenda. ' Within it, each student}eceived

adaily planner and information on character· building and setting goals. It also includes' segments designed to help students with homework and improve their math 'and spellingskills.

The school wished to thank St. Anne's Credit Union, Nprthern Wind Inc., Whaling City Seafood Display Auction, and the law offices ofWinfred A. Eckenrei ter for helping students this fall.

SAFETY FIRST - Students from Holy Family~Holy Name, School, New Bedford, practice evacuation from their school , bus,in case of an emergency. Below fifth-graders help a first-,' grader to exit the bus during a recent drill.' ' '. ~

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Vatican opposes unilateral attack on·Iraq, raises ethical obj~ctions By JOHN THAVIS CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

Italian weekly, Famiglia Cristiana. _. "Both the general principle and ROME- Vatican officials con- its first possible application against tinued to voice opposition to a uni- Iraq raise deep reservations from an . lateral U.S. attack on Iraq, saying ethical and juridical point of view," such an approach raised serious Archbishop Martino said. The archbishop, who was reethical and practical objections. Archbishop Renato R. Martino, cently named to head the Vatican's . the outgoing Vatican represeritative Pontifical Council for Justice and· to the United Nations, said the idea Peace, emphasized that under in-" of a pre-emptive U.S. strike against ternational law a single country Iraq, ·carried out as part of the war cannot decide war and peace issues . on terrorism, was based on a hypo- by itself. thetical right of a single country to "Naturally, there exists a right decide when and where to intervene to self-defense. But that is some:' across the globe. thing else," he said. "It presumes that it is up to the Archbishop Martino said U.N. United States to decide between statutes regulate ways of settling pea~e and war. In short, it is pure conflicts without resorting to war, unilateralism," he said in an inter- which in any case must be apview published last week by the proved by, the U.N. Security Coun-

cil. In the case of Iraq, he said, there should be weapons inspections, an evaluation of the results of inspections and then a decision on further action. The archbishop reviewed the Church's major criteria for the ·legitimate use of force, including just cause, legitimate authority, proportionality between the cause and the response, protection ofcivilians and probability of success. He noted that U.S. bishops, considering all these factors, had asked President GeorgeW. Bush not to order an attack on Iraq. Meanwhile, Vatican Radio's director-general, Jesuit Father Pasquale Borgomeo, said in a commentary that the doctrine of "preventive attack" would represent a

THE ANCHOR - Diocese of Fall River - Fri., October II, 2002 . "harsh blow to international law, which the West has recognized' since-1945," "International law certainly can be reformulated, but not in a unilateral manner. The doctrine of preventive attack not only represents a real wound to international law, and not only another setback for the . credibility of the United Nations, but also, if put into action, a dangerous precedent for future irnitators," Father Borgomeo said. Father Borgomeo also ques-

tioned the political wisdom of a U.S. attack on Iraq, saying it went . against Bush's post-September II efforts to gamer a global consensus"against terrorism. The plan to attack Iraq has instead caused deep divisions, even among U.S. allies. One certain effect of sUGh an attack would be a "deepening of the gulf between the Islamic and Westem world" and an increase in the anti-American resentment that fuels terrorism, he said.

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Vatican approves opening of Archbish9P Sheen .sainthood By AMY RIEDELL CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE,

ATTLEBORO - The annual Feast of Our Lady of Fatima will, be held Saturday at Holy Ghost Church, 71 Linden Street at 6 p.m. It will include Mass, a candlelight procession and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. ' ATTLEBORO - Father Pat will perform at the La Salette Coffee House October 19 at 6:30 p.m. A free raffle will be held for CD's and tapes. For more infor,mation call 508-222-5410. A day of reflection entitled "Out of Suffering Springs Songs of Hope," wiil be held October 19 at the Shrine from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will be led by St. Dorothy Sister Judith COlita. For more information call the Shrine or Sister Costa at 508-824-6581. ATTLEBORO - The Attleboro District of the Filii River Council of Catholic . Women will hold its annual Corporate Communion Supper October 17 at the La Salette Shrine. For more information cal! Luciile Couture at 508-285-8912. FAIRH'AVEN - St. Mary's Church will sponsor a retreat N'ovember 16 themed "Women, in Scripture," at Cathedral Camp in East Freetown. It will be given by Father Michael Radne. It will begin at 9 a.m.and end at 4 p.m. with Mass. It ~ill inClude presentatioqs, , prayer, music and rosary. For registration information call , Kathy Boucher at 508-997, 3019.' FA~L RIVER - Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is held every .Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday following the 8 a.m. Mass until midnight in the St. Sharbel Chapel at St. Anthony of the Desert Church, 300 North Eastern Avenue. It is also held every tirst Sunday of the month from noon to 6 p.m.

of'New York has given permis~ t~iled procedures specified by the sion for the cause to be forn:tally Congregation for Saints' Causes PEORIA, Ill. - TheVatican's opened in the· Peoria diocese, resemble a legal process. During his trip to Rome, Msgr. Congregation for Saints' Causes where the archbishop was born has approved' a petition from the and ordained a priest. ~o.sem.an met initially with a . domestic newborn. It'will be held Diocese of Peoria to open the canThe Vatican's approval means 'priest who serves as secretary to at the Catholic Social Services'· onization cause of Archbishop, the- Peoria diocese can go, ahead Cardihal Saraiva Martins. Msgr. building, 261 South Street. Re-' Fulton J. Sheen. ' ' , ' with, the first phase of the investi- Soseman presented the secretary freshments will be served. For . ,The :diocesan chancery re- gation necessary for a person to with the 'diocese's petition and a more information call 508-674, ceived a letter in late September 'be canonized, Msgr. Soseman . pictorial biography of Archbi~hop 4681. granting apprqval from Cardinal said. Sheen, and the priest then 'sugJose Saraiva Martins, prefect ,of The end result of the investi- gested he meet personally with NEW BEDFORD - The the congregation. It ,came just two ,gation - which will likely take the cardinal. Courage Group will meet. Saturweeks after Peoria Bishop Daniel several years - will be compiled "He was very gracious lihd day at 7 p.m: in the rectory of R. Jenky announced the diocese's , into a volume of several hundred , seemed very open" to the cause, Holy Name of the Sacred Heart promotion of the sainthood cause. pages and presented to Rome, he Msgr. Soseman said. Although .of Jesus Parish. Courage is a supThe letter came the same week said. ' Cardinal Saraiva'Martins is Porport group for Citholic men and the diocese's petition was preA commission of cardinals will tuguese and his secretary is italwomen who are confronting sented in Rome by Msgr. Rich- ' review' the documents as well as ian, both were familiar with the' ~ same sex attraction issues and ard Soseman, diocesan judicial 'any additional info'rmation rel- El Paso, Ill., native. ' who are striving 'to iead chaste , While best known for his televicar and vice postulator of Arch- evant to the cause. lives. For'more information call, bishop Sheen's sainthood cause. . The Vatican investigation also vision show, Archbishop Sheen Msgr. Thomas Harrington at The quick response is a "good will include 'verification of two was a.prolific writer and speaker 508-992-3184. indication;' that the Vatican is fa- miracles attributed to Archbishop who was bishop of Rochester, vorable to the cause,' Msgr. 'Sheen's intercession. Generally, N.Y., and national director ,of the NEW BEDFORD - Calix, a Soseman told The Catholic Post, one miracle is required for beati- ' Society for the Propagation of the group which enlists'Catholic men Peoria's diocesan newspaper. ' fication and a second for canoni- Faith. - \ and women who are gratefully Archbishop Sheen, who zation. The archbishop's canonization celebratin'g recovery from alco- ' gained' fame in the 1950sas the As vice postulator Of promoter cause has been spearheaded by holism, 'drug addiction and other host of the popular television pro- 'of the canonization cause, Msgr: the Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen dependencies will meet Sunday at gram "Life Is Worth Living," died Soseman expects to oversee most Foundation, which continues to' 6:30 p.m. at the parish center of in 1979, in New York. Whil~ a of.the diocesan investigation. His collect copies of letters, films, Holy Name of the Sacred Heart canonization cause usually'begins , canon law degree was one factor videos, photos, recollections of of Jesus Church. Newcpmers alin ,the dioc,ese where a person in his appointment as vice.postu- personal experiences and any ways welcoine. dies, Cardinal Edward M. Egan, lator, he said, noting that the de- other relevant materials. NEW BEDFORD A candlelight procession in honor of ' Our Lady of.Fatima will be held Sunday at 7 p.m, at Saint Anthony of Padua Church, 1359 Acushnet Avenue. It will include Benediction, of the Blessed Sacrament., For more information call 508-993-1691. NEW BEDFORD - The of !sabella Hyacinth Circle No. 71 will meet October 15 at 7 p.m. in the parish center of Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. ,For more information call 508-993-9179, Daughter~

, NORTH DARTMOUTH A Divorced"Separated Support Group will meet October 14 from 7-9 p.m. at,the Diocesan Family Life Center, 500 Slocum Road .. , POPE· JOHN Paull! receives the relics of Opus Dei founder Msgr. Josemaria Escriva' Guest speaker Father Stan Kolasa de Balaguer at the priest's Mass of canonization in St. Peter's Square at th~ Vatican will address the topic "Frpm Brorecently. In front of a crowd of more than 300,000, the pope named St. Escriva the 465th kenness Comes the Power of sain!' of his pontific~te. (CNS photo from Catholic Press Photo) Healing." ,

FALL RIVER - The Catholic Campus Ministry Office at 'SEEKONK-A group of di- , Bristol Community College' is sponsoring a lecture entitled: , ocesan pilgrims will be visiting , "Church Annulments: What? our Guaimaca Mission in Hondu- , Why? How?" by Father Mark ras in January. They are in need Hession of the Diocesan Marriage of doctors, nurses, dentists and . Tribunal. The lecture will take people who speak Spanish. They By CINDY WOODEN place on, October 28, at7:00 pm will meet October 16at7:45 p.m.' ,Holy Father's announcement" that a beatification CATHOLIC NEWS SERVIC~ in the Commonwealth College in the lower church of Our Lady date will be set, she said. Center (Parking Lot 1·2) at Bristol ',of Mo'unt Carmel parish. For In late September the congregation members VATICAN CITY - Members ,of the CongregaCommunity College on Elsbree more'information call Pam. ,tion for Saints' Causes said.a healing attribut~d to the . agreed that Mother Teresa heroically lived the ChnsStreet. A question and answer Potenza at 508-252-6872. ~, intercession of Mother Teresa of Calcutta shou"ld be tian virtues. ' period will follow. There is no, In' mid-December the official decrees recognizaccepted as the ,miracle needed for her beatification. SOMERSET -.A holy hour' charge. All are welcome, the Vatican provided no informati~n about the, ing the miracle and the heroic virtues are expected for vocations willl:ie held Octo- meeting, but a spokeswoman for the Missionaries to be read in the presence of Pope John Paul II and . ber 17 at 7:30 p.m. in St. Thomas of Charity, the religiou.s order .Mother Teresa. approved for publication. HYANNIS - Catholic Social More Church. This evening Of founded, said the sisters had been info"rmed of the The miracle involved the medically unexplained Services will hold an information song and prayer will be followed meeting's positive outcome. healing in 1998 of an Indian woman's abdominal . , session October 27 from 1:30- by Benediction of the Blessed "We hearo that Mother's miracle was approved," tumor. 3:30 p.m. for individuals and Sacrament. Refreshment~ will be said Sister Simone, the spokeswoman for the order Mother Teresa died in 1997. Pope John Paul families interested in adopting a: served. For more information call in Rome. wai,ved the normal five-year waiting period before' the official canoni~ation process could begin. ,child from a foreign country or'a 508-673-4292. '~We wait patiently and with joyful' hope for the

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