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Bishops and religious dialogue at synod V ATICAN CITY (CNS) While some people hoped and others feared the world Synod of Bishops would draw the line on changes in consecrated life, the month long assembly ended up an occasion for dialogue between bishops and religious. The world Synod of Bishops gave the Catholic Church its first opportunity for a comprehensive look at changes in tine life of consecrated men and women since the Second Vatican Council. "We both grew in our appreciation for each other's tasks," said Benedictine Abbot Primate Jerome D. Theisen. The Oct. 2-29 synod, he said, focused on the necd for "better cooperation and collaboration" among consecrated people, bishops, local clergy and laity. The bishops demonstrated their appreciation for the unique identity and work of religious - "the bishop can't just usc religious any way he wants" - bUI also reminded religious that the bishop has pastoral plans and responsibilities that everyone in the diocese must help with. Abbot Theiser. said. Instead of calling for a uniform discipline for the church's 1.1 million consecrated men and women. the final message from the synod a nd the list of propositions the synod gave Pope John Paul 11 defined the existing diversity as a gift from God for the church and the world. The 55 propositions, which are kept secret, showed openness to variety on various levels, according to news reports and interviews with Catholic News Service. For example: -- While two or three synod members called for religious to wear habits. the propositions call only for them to wear some visible sign of their consecration and to dress simply. - And while there were a few calls to return to traditional forms of community life -- and especially to avoid living by themselves
- "it came through very clearly that some consecrated people don't live in community by design." said one participant. - Even among the strict cloisters of contemplative men and women. the synod propositions call for flexibility. They ask that members of the communities be given greater autonomy in regulating their internal life and that the superiors of womell's cloisters be given the same authority over their communities that male superiors have. - The synod al$o called for a change in canon law to allow brothers to exercise leadership positions in some mixed communities of priests and brothers. - To religious communities that face extinction because of a lack of new vocations, the synod expressed thanks for their cqntributions to the church's mission. It urged the church to give those communities special assistance in merging with other groups or passing their work on. "The propositions are very positive, very laudatory about what consecrated people have done and are," said one synod member, who asked not to be named. "The whole synod had a positive tone," he said. "It could have been very negative and $colding like a few of the interventions" made by synod members as they addressed the assembly, he said. One of the bishops who focused on problems with religious life in his speech was Bishop James C. Timlin of Scranton, Pa. While expressing his gratitude to the majority of religious, he said, "at the very least. for one to be considered a religious, he or she must be what we euphemistically call a 'practicing Catholic.'" The bishop told the synod some V.S. women religious were so influenced by extreme feminism that they refused to receive the sacraments from a man and that some publicly opposed church teaching. Turn to Page II
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CARDINAL-DESIGNATE Adam J. Maida CARDINAL-DESIGNATE William H. Keeler
Pope appoints 30 cardinals VATICAN CITY (CNS) Pope John Paul 11 named 30 new cardinals from 24 countries, including Archbishops William H. Keeler of Baltimore and Adam J. Maida of Detroit. The appointments, announced Oct. 30, brought prestige to local churches that are still suffering the effects of political repression and war: Vietnam, Cuba, Lebanon and Bosnia-Herzegovina. They also highlighted church leadership in nearly every corner of the globe, Montreal to Madagascar, from Tokyo to Ecuador. "The universality of the church, with the variety of its ministers, is well-reflected in these cardinals," the pope remarked to several thousand people in St. Peter's Square. The pope continued to raise the church's profile in Eastern Europe, naming cardinals in Albania, Belarus, the Czech Republic and the war-torn Bosnian capital of Sarajevo. He rewarded two elderly prelates who paid dearly under
communism: Albanian Msgr. Mikel Koliqi. a 92-year-old priest who was jailed or detained by authorities for a total of 38 years; and Archbishop Kazimierz Swiatek of Minsk-Mohilev, 80, who spent 10 years in Soviet prisons and labor camps. Continuing a trend, the pontiff also named two theologians to the College of Cardinals: French Dominican Father Yves Congar, who influenced the pope during the Second Vatican Council, and German Jesuit Father Alois Grillmeier, who specializes in Christology. The pope said the new cardinals would be formally installed at a special consistory at the Vatican Nov. 26. Of those named, 24 were under the age of 80 and thus eligible to vote in a papal conclave. After the installation ceremony, the college is expected to number 167, with the number of voting members once again at its maximum of 120. Pope John Paul will have named 100 of the potential voters, or 83 percent.
While the College of Cardinals is best-known for selecting a new pope, it has been given an increasingly important role as an advisory body on important church issues. The nomination of Archbishop Keeler, the 63-year-old president of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, once again places a cardinal at the head of the oldest diocese in the V nited States. The last cardinal-archbishop of Baltimore was Cardinal Lawrence J. Shehan, who retired in 1974 and died in 1984. Archbishop Maida, 64, has headed the Detroit Archdiocese since 1990, when Cardinal Edmund C. Szoka was called to Rome to run a Vatican financial office. Their appointments will give the V nited States 12 cardinals, 10 of whom are under age 80. That is more than any other country except Italy, which will have 37 cardinals after Nov. 26. Also named cardinals were sevTurn to Page II
Coyle-Cassidy plans addition Coyle and Cassidy High School yesterday announced plans to construct a $1.5 million addition to its present building on Hamilton Street in Taunton. Bishop Sean P. O'Malley joined Coyle-Cassidy headmaster Michael J. Donly in making the announcement at an afternoon press conference. For the past decade, CoyleCassidy's student enrollment has been at or beyond the present building's capacity. The last major building addition was the athletic wing in 1983.
The new addition will be a communications/ fine arts center comprised of a computer and technology center, library, art lab, a music and drama center and a performing arts auditorium. Retractable walls will allow the created space to have a wide variety of uses. "To continue Coyle and Cassidy's quality of education," said Donly, "it is crucial to maintain the present policy of assisting all students in need of iinancial aid; to guarantee a well-thought-out and developed curriculum for all stuTurn to Page 10
RENDERING of an addition to be built to Coyle and Cassidy High School, Taunton, to include a computer center (left) and library (right) as well as a performing arts center, music and drama center, guidance complex and new classrooms.
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Hospital affiliation on hold Talks working towards the corporate affiliation of Saint Anne's and Charlton Memorial hospitals in Fall River under one new notfor-profit parent corporation have been suspended, participants announced. The affiliation effort was announced last May when a memorandum of understanding between the boards of trustees of Charlton Health System and Saint Anne's Health Care System was signed. After months of discussions, the steering group of trustees, administration and physician leaders from both organizations has suspended the talks. Government
health reform, managed care mechanisms, and development of physician groups in the region are currently undergoing such major changes that this is not the appropriate time for affiliation discussions to continue, they explained. Frederic C. Dreyer, .I r., president of Charlton Health System, and James M. Dawson, president of Saint Anne's Health Care System noted that although affiliation talks have been suspended, the two organizations are committed to continue working cooperatively with the best interests of the community in mind.
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Bishop Reilly to head Worcesterdiocese WASHINGTON (CNS) -'Pope John Paul II has appointed Bishop Daniel P. Reilly of Norwich, Conn., 66, to head the diocese of Worcester. The pope also named Msgr. John W. Yanta, pastorofSt. .James Church in San Antonio, an auxiliary bishop for the archdiocese of San Antonio. The appointments were announced Oct. 27 in Washington by Archbishop Agostino Cacciavillan, apostolic pro-nuncio to the United States. Bishop Reilly, who also is chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on International Policy, succeeds Bishop Timothy J. Harrington, who submitted his resignation after he turned 75 last December. Bishops are mandated to submit a letter of resignation at age 75. Daniel Patrick Reilly was born May 12, 1928. in Providence, R.l. He attended Our l.ady of Providence Preparatory Seminary in Warwick, R.l. and St. Brieu Major Seminary in Cotes du Nord, France. He was ordained a priest on May 30, 1953. After ordination, his first assignment was as an assistant at Providence's cathedral. then he held a number of chancery positions including assistant chancellor, ap-
pointed in 1954; chancellor, in 1964; and vicar general, in 1972. Hc was named bishop of Norwich in 1975. The bishop was a member of the five-bishop committee which wrote the 1983 landmark pastoral letter on peace. The document, "The Challenge of Peace: God's Promise and Our Response," called for the peaceful settlement of disputes and the use of force only in exceptional cases, determined by justwar tradition. Bishop Reilly also served as board chairman for Catholic Relief Services. Archbishop Daniel A. Cronin of Hartford, Conn., said Bishop Reilly has "truly served the people of Norwich in kindness and truth," Bishop Harrington was born Dec. 19, 1918, in Holyoke. Ordained in 1946, he was appointed auxiliary bishop of Worcester in 1968 and bishop of the diocese in 1983. Msgr. Yanta was born Oct. 2, 1931, in Runge, Texas, He attended St. John's Preparatory Seminary and Assumption Seminary in San Antonio and was ordained in 1956. From 1981 to 1984, he was also cditor of the archdiocesan newspaper, Today's Catholic. He was named pastor ofSt. James in 1984.
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WASHINGTON(CNS)-- Prolife groups mourned the beginning of V .S. testing of the French abortion pill R V-486, saying that promoters of the "deadly human pesticide" want to "use women as guinea pigs." Dr. C. Wayne Bardin, research director at the Population Council in New York, announced Oct. 27 that clinical trials on RV-486 had begun at mon: than a dozen sites throughout the United Stat,:s, including Cambridge. He dec:lined to say precisely where the drug was being tested. "It is a tragedy that pro-abortion advocates want to use women as guinea pigs," :;aid Wanda Franz, president of the National Right to Life Committee. She said her organization opposes the testing of RU486 for abortion "both because it kills unborn children and because its long-term side effects for women are unknown." The National Right to Life Committee hasjoint:d with other groups in calling for a boycott of consumer products rr"anufactured by V .S. subsidiaries of Hoechst AG, the parent company of the pill':; producer, Roussel Vclaf. The American Life League also criticized the testing of RU-486, especially the role of the Phnned Parenthood Federation of America in those te!;ts. Planned Parenthood ofJicials said that R U-486 tests were taking place at Plan.ned Parenthood clinics in Cambridge, Aurora, Colo.; Des Moines, Iowa; Houston,; San Diego; and Williston, Vt. "Planned Parenthood's mission is obviously to destroy pr~born children by whatever mean:; possible," said Judie Brown, pre:;ident of the American Life LeagUt:. "We condemn the deadly human pesticide, R U -486, and we condemn Planned Parenthood for its persistent efforts to destroy little boys and little girls," she added. Bardin said the R U-486 t(:sting would involve 2,100 women over 18 who are in the first two m,)nths of pregnancy. The testing is to be completed by the spring of 1995, when results will be submitted to the Food and Drug Administration. If approved by the FDA, the pill could be widely availahle in the V nited States by 1996. Vsed in the first seven weeks of pregnancy, the procedure involves two types of medication, RU-486 - generically known as mift:pristone - and a prostaglandin.
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The recent Children's Festival, an annual event at St. Vincent's Residential/ Special Ed ucation T reatment Center in Fall River, was the backdrop for announcement of the general contractor for the center's development of a diagnostic facility for adolescents. to be located in Westport. A.P, Whitaker & Sons, Inc., of West Bridgewater was low bidder among six companies that submitted proposals for the $3 million project. It will involve renovation, development, and construction on an 83-acre site on Adamsville Road in Westport, formerly used as a summer camp. Preparatory work at the site will start shortly and a ground-breaking ceremony is planned near Thanksgiving. The entire project is expected to take 10 to 12 months for completion, although it is hoped that a limited number of residents
will be accommodated by July 1995. When complete, the site is expected to serve 32 adolescent boys. The diagnostic program it will provide has been in place at the Fall River site for two years and has proved successful in developing treatment plans for the youngsters involved. But, said Father Joseph M. Costa, St. Vincent's executive director, "the number of youngsters in need of these services continues to grow dramatically, exceeding the capacity of the Fall River facility. "The services offered in Westport represent just one component of a continuum of care that St. Vincent's offers children who need to be placed outside their homes for a period of time. The development of this site is a statement of commitment on the part of St. Vincent's and its sponsoring agent,
the Diocese of Fall River, to these nee"dy children and their families. "Development of this project has been facilitated over the' past several months by three neig:~bor hood advisory groups that have been establish(:d to address concerns of neighbors."
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BROOKLYN, N.Y. (CNS) Boys Town of New York has given Auxiliary Bishop Joseph M. Sullivan of Brooklyn its 1994 "Spirit of Youth Award," recognizing Bishop Sullivan's "self-sacrificing dedication and ':ommitment to the mission of helping children throughout the Brooklyn diocese and elsewhere." Boys Town of New York is a division of the famed Boys Town, Neb. It helps troubled boys and girls through several programs
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Multicultural Mass in Fall River Sunday The second annual multicultural, multilingual Mass celebrating National Migration Week will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Sunday at Bishop Connolly High School, Fall River, by Bishop Sean O'Malley. Ten ethnic groups are expected to participate in the Mass, including Korean members of the diocese. The theme for the occasion will be the contributions of immigrants and refugees to the Fall River diocese. All are welcome and refreshments, including many ethnic specialties, will be served in the Bishop Connolly cafeteria following the Mass.
Parish marks 120 years Sacred Heart Church, New Bedford, fondly known as 'The Little Church with the Big Heart," celebrated its 120th anniversary Oct. 30 with a Mass celebrated by Bishop Sean O'Malky followed by a reception and brunch in the parish hall. Father Clement Dufour is the 10th pastor of the parish, the oldest French-speaking parish in the city. Parishioner Jeaninc~ Sasseville submitted the following parish history. In 1872, Father Lawrence S. McMahon, pastorofSt. Lawrence Church and vicar general for what was then the diocesl: of Providence, took the first steps in establishing a French-Canadian parish, first a mission of St. Lawrence's. It was not until 1876 that Father Georges Pager was named first pastor of the new parish and the cornerstone of Sacred Heart Church was laid. Parishioners have thus chosen to designate the date of the parish's founding as the median year, 1874. The dedication of Sacred Heart Church, a wooden structure which cost $20,000, was held in January 1877. A wooden rectory was built the following year, and in 1880, the first burial took place in Sacred Heart Cemetery, known then as the First Cemetery. Under the second pastor, Father Jean-Alfred Prevost, the original Sacred Heart School and Convent was built in 1880, staffed by Holy Cross nuns. When parishioners became too numerous, another new parish was established, St. Hyacinth, leaving a congregation of 4,600 at Sacred Heart. Third pastor Father JosephAdelard Payan oversaw dedication of a new school bullding in January 1892. He was succeeded by Father Charles Polycarpe Gaboury and then by Father Omer Valois, who was pastor for 36 years. The parish buildings underwent many improvements in the 1920s, including refurnishing the church with a new pulpit, stained glass windows and paintings and installing electricity. Father Valois also established St. Joseph's House, originally intended as a refuge for young women, staffed by the Sisters of Charity of Quebec. However, so many older parishioners asked to be ad mitted that it instead became a home for the elderly, a fore-
runner of Sacred Heart Nursing Home, whose cornerStone Father Valois blessed in 1924. Father Valois celebrated his 50th annivers~ry of ordination in December 1942 on an evening long remembered as much for a snowstorm as the celebration with Father Valois and Bishop James Cassidy; many of those planning to attend were unable to make it to the banquet. Father Valois retired in 1949 to his native Quebec, where he died in 1956 at age 88. He was succeeded by his curate, Father Alphonse Gauthier, who undertook renovating the church, as its disrepair had been declared hazardous. A Solemn High Mass on Christmas Day 1961 marked the end of the restoration; Father Gauthier died just two months later. Father Henri R. Canuel became pastor in the spring of 1962. He took great interest in improving the two cemeteries and made the difficult decision to close the school and convent in 1972. Poor health forced him to retire as pastor in 1972, and he died in November 1980. Bishop Daniel A. Cronin appointed Father Ernest E. Blais the parish's eighth pastor in 1972. The energetic new pastor oversaw renovation of the parish hall, creation ofa parking lot, the running of the two cemeteries, reorganization of parish groups and establishment of a choir. Reassigned to Notre Dame de Lourdes parish, Fall River, in 1980, he died in May of this year just after celebrating his 50th anniversary in the priesthood. Ninth pastor Father Thomas Morrissey undertook refurbishing the rectory and the church sanctuary, removing the communion rail and converting the sacristy to the present chapel. He is now pastor of St. Jacques parish, Taunton. Father Dufour waS named pastor on June 15, 1988.
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RCIA We often read in parish bulletins or hear from pulpits the letters RCIA. For many people in the pews they have little meaning or are thought to be an extension of CCD or some type of Scripture study. In some places RCIA is seen as a gimmick to get people into or back into the Church. Perhaps these notions flow not simply from a lack of communication but also from deficiency in parish spirit. Actually RCI A, the Rite of Christian Initiation for Ad ults, cannot exist apart from community. Those involved in it should not be viewed as a somewhat separatist group, half in and half out of the Church. RCIA should be integrated completely into the worshiping community of God's people and that means everyone in a parish. It should be a means of developing faith for the whole parish, not just for its direct participants. The core of the RCIA is a missionary team dedicated to evangelization. This is the ideal that should be the norm, but unfortunately it's easy for a parish to have programs on the books but not in hearts. An RCIA team should be rooted in the mission of the Church to teach, preach and heal and its members should be living signs of evangelization in the parish community. In turn, that community should support them with prayer. Parish liturgies should include petitions for all in the RCIA process; and members of the RCIA team should be seen as special ministers of God's holy word. They should be validated by the worshiping assembly. which should witness every step of the RCIA program. For some, such conceRts may seem to be pie-in-the-sky ideals. nice on paper, unattainable in practice. But this attitude is an expression of defeatism or indolence. Perhaps the reason so many of our religious education efforts have been at best minimal is because they have been removed from the assembly. The new Catechism of the Catholic Church emphasizes this when it teaches that "the' liturgy is the summit towards which the activity of the Church is directed; it is also the font from which all her power flow~. Catechesis is intimately linked with the whole of liturgy and sacramental activity." Since the RCIA process leads a candidate into communion with the entire Church, he or she must be embraced by that Church. Parishes can help those on this all-important journey of faith and life by their welcoming spirit of joy and prayer. The parish liturgy committee should nurture programs that will in effect connect all involved in the RCIA process with the holy sacrifice of the Mass. A sense of encouragment and support should be communicated to those in the RC'lA program, while flyers or bulletin notices should periodically inform parishioners of RCIA activities and encourage their own evangelization efforts. There is much we can do to develop the realization among Catholics that the field is always ripe for the harvest. Many people are simply waiting to be asked and are willing to take the first step if they feel welcomed and wanted by a parish family. The magnetic power of the faith should not be underrated. It lives in the hearts and souls of all who share in the blessing of the RCI A experience. whether as team mem bel'S or as recipients of the sacraments of Baptism, confirmation and Holy Eucharist. The Editor
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Teen mothers: do, stats tell WASHINGTON(CNS)- Whatever the causes - abstinence. birth control, abortion. changing attitudes or fear of AIDS - fewer teenage girls are having babies, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. The center reported Oct. 25 that birthrates for 15- to 17-year-olds declined in 1992 for the first time in six years, from 38.7 per 1,000 to 37.8. Birth rates for 18- to 19-yearolds increased slightly, from 94.4 to 94.5 per 1,000, a statistically insignificant change and the smallest increase in six years. In the broad realm of pregnancy centers, pro-life organizations and advocacy groups that focus on teens and their pregnancies, the news was welcomed, but it also met with a bit of skepticism about what the figures really reflect. The national statistics bear little resemblance to the lives of the 3,000 clients helped by the Northwest Pregnancy Center and Maternity Home, according to Michelle Scholz, executive director of the private. nonprofit agency in Washington. It was founded 10 years ago by Georgetown University students who were trying to provide an alternative to abortion. The most poor, mostly black young women who visit the center seem no more likely to abstain from sex or use contraceptives than their counterparts of a few years ago, she said. And while the Alan Guttmacher Institute reports the rate of abortion among teens is declining, Ms. Scholz said the young teens who visit the Northwest Center seem ready to abort their preg'nancies more than ever. The Alan Guttmacher Institute, a research organization affiliated
with Planned Parenthood, said clinics report fewer abor.tions by 15- to 19-year-olds. For instance, recently the highest number per 1,000 teens was 44 in 1985. The 1990 rate was 40 per 1,000. But at the Northwest Center, about one-third of teens who come in are prepared to have abortions, according to Ms. Scholz. As recently as five years ago, perhaps a quarter were planning abortions, she said. About the only difference in the attitudes, she said, is they now understand better that they are carrying human beings, not just "blobs of tissue." Understanding that doesn't change their determination, however. Denise Cocciolone, president and executive director of the National Life Center, formerly known as Birthright USA, thinks a statistical decline in teen birthrates probably has more to do with fear of sexually transmitted diseases than a change in attitude or in sexual activity. "We're not seeing much of a change" in attitudes or practices among girls who seek help from affiliates around the country, she said. "It may well be that fear of sexually transmitted diseases is keeping some of them from getting involved." "I don't think they're abstaining, but there's so much more information available [about birth control) and so many more places to go to get it." Kristi Hamrick of the Family Research Council said the report by the Center for Health Statistics mirrors what her Washingtonbased family advocacy organization had been observing for several years. "We see the numbers as a reflec-
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tion of the fact that virginity and abstinence are becoming 'countercultural' today for teens who've 'had to live with the results ofsexually transmitted diseases," said Ms. Hamrick. The growth of youth mo\;ements like the True Love Waits c:hastity support program proves teens are receptive to the idea that getting sexually involved isn't a requirement of adolescence, she suggested. Ms. Hamrick is skeptica.l of reports about abortion be,:oming less common among teens hecause there's no accurate way oft::acking how many abortions are performed. Even if there are fewer births to teens and ft~wer abortions Ms. Hamrick said, "it's not ;l done deal, the battle is not WOIl." For one thing, society today doesn't clearly discourage the pra,;tice of having children out of wedlock. The rate at which tee ns are engaging in ,exual intercourse is also on the increase, according to various stati:;tics, said Helen AIvare, director of information for the U.S. bishops' Secretariat for Pro-Life Act:,vities. "It's good that both the birthrate and the rate of ahortion are going down, but if the rate of sexual intercourse is actually going up, the question is, how long will the trend hold?" she said. The sheer volume of public discussion about the implications of becoming sexually active has become hard to ignore both for teens and their communities, Ms. Alvare noted. "Communities are recognizing that teen mothering has public consequences and I think that is having some effect." sh': said. "People have lost the idea that it's taboo to talk to teens aboul sex."
that is allowed. But it surely assumes that pastoral leaders will give a decent explainable pastoral reason before telling people: "That is not going to be done here." WhaL can you do'! I'm not sure I have a real answer. When problems reach that point, there is generally a serious breakdown of caring somewhere. Every parish at all spiritually alive becomes such because the priest, other ministers and lay people are sincerely sensitive to each others' spiritual insights and needs. Sometimes that just doesn't happen. It sounds as if you have already talked with your pastor. You can always, of course, write to your
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pastor's changes Q. For years we have had a wonderful parish, lots of participation, Masses that meant a great deal and many people helping. Recently a new priest came and he has hurt a lot of people. We can never receive communion under both forms anymore. No women are allowed to read, a.nd communion must be received in the mouth, not the hand. He sto~pped us from giving the Sign of Peace. We realize, as he says, "the Mass is the Mass." But things he does not allow us to share have come to mean much to us. Why would a priest do this? Has there been a change in church rules on these things? We don't know where to turn. (Ohio) A. It may be no consolation, but you are not alone. We sometimes lose touch with the truth that the Mass and the sacraments are the "property" of Jesus Christ and his body, the church, not of individuals. Thus Christ and the church, not each priest or other minister on his or her own, are to d(:termine who is to share these mysteries and under what conditions. Documents of the church explain carefully and fully the ways of sharing and participating in the Mass and sacraments, and how they are part of history and of Catholic liturgical and sacramental tradition. Obviously, decent order and dignity must be preserved. Granting that, it accords with liturgical statements of the church that people have a right to attend Mass and celebrate the sacraments in a "Catholic manner" which includes those opportunities for participation and sharing faith that the church provides. It is a priest's responsibility, of course, to be knowledgeable and competent in the range of ways the church tries to make the sacraments of salvation available to all believers. Thus, while SOme pastoraljudgments and policies need to be established in every parish, the question of who owns the liturgical mysteries, and therefore who
Dai Iy Readings Nov. 7: Ti 1:1-9; Ps 24:1-6; Lk 17:1-6 Nov. 8: Ti 2:1-8,11-14; Ps 37:3-4,18,23,27,29; Lk 17: 7-10 Nov. 9: Is 56:1,6-7; Ps 84:3-6,8,11; 1 Pt 2:4-9; In 4:19-24 Nov. 10: Phlm 7-20; Ps 146:7-10; Lk 17:~~O-25 Nov. 11: 2 In 4-9; Ps 119:1-2,10-11,1'i'-18; Lk 17: 26-37 Nov. 12: 3 Jln 5-8; Ps 112:1-6; Lk 18:1-8 Nov. 13: On 12:1-3; Ps 16:5,8-11; Heb 10:11-14,18; Mk 13:24-32
bishop and explain the feelings you and others in your parish have. You can also investigate the possibility of another parish where
your sacramental and liturgical hungers might be better fed. And pray a lot for the well-being of your whole parish,' including your pastor.
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By FATHER JOHN DIETZEN lays down the major conditions, is a vital one. The new Catechism of the Catholic Church. for one. abounds with [examples of) that t"'eme. "When anybody baptizes it is really Christ himself who baptizes" (1088). , Christ "always associates the church with himself in this great work [the liturgy] in which God is perfectly glorified 'and men are sanctified" (1189). "Even the supreme authority [pope] may not change the liturgy arbitrarily, but only in obedience of faith and with religious respect for the mystery of the liturgy" ( 1125). The sacraments are effective signs, "instituted by Christ and entrusted to the church" (1131). Liturgical rituals are therefore not private functions, but celebrations of the church, "the holy people united and organized under the authority of the bishops," manifesting and pertaining to "the whole body of Christ" (1140). In addition, a whole host of statements indicate specifically the controlling role of Jesus Christ and his church in establishing conditions for celebrating and receiving the Eucharist. My own bishop in the times of change during and shortly after Vatican II could not by any stretch of imagination be called a liberal. Yet, as soon as Rome said something could be done [breviary in English, lay lectors and so on] he was among the first local bishops to make it official for the diocese. His principle was that if the church says it can be done, we say it can be done. Most bishops, at least most bishops I know, were and are like that. Admittedly, the ohurch does not say everyone must do everything
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For Clear Sight Almighty Father, the love you offer always exceeds the furthest expression of our human longing, for you are greater than the human heart. Direct each thought, each effort of, our life, so that the limits of our faults and weaknesses may not obscure the vision of your glory or keep us from the peace you have promised. We ask this thtough Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Bishop's TV show enters new season PITTSBURGH (CNS)- Bishop Donald W. Wuerl of Pittsburgh and his half-hour catechetical program, "The Teaching of Christ," has lasted longer on television than some of the big networks' most promising series. The bishop is returning to the small screen for a fifth season on broadcast TV and a sixth on cable. In the past, the show was based on a catechism of the same title
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Cooperative adoption Dear Dr. Kenny: We would like to adopt our 7-year-old foster son, Billy. We have been together for almost a year. Our only hesitation is that we know his birth mother. She visits with him periodically but has made it known that she cannot care for him permanently. We get along with her, but my wife and I are worried that having two mothers may be a problem for Billy later on. Should we make a clean break? Would it confuse Billy? No, you need not make a clean break, and no, it does not have to confuse him. With divorce so prevalent, many children today have more than one mother and seem able to handle it. Losing touch completely with a mother he already knows would probably be more traumatic. Your question touches two separate issues: open adoption and cooperative adoption. Open adoption means that birth parents and their biological children who have been adopted should later on be granted access to private information so that they can find one another. Heated debate occurs because feelings and arguments exist on both sides.
By Cooperative adoption, on the other hand, refers to mutually Dr.JAMES& voluntary arrangements made beforehand between birth parent (s) MARY and adopting parents. In cooperative adoption some KENNY amount of post-adoption visitation is agreed upon before the adoption takes place. This can be ample one afternoon ever)' three especially beneficial for older chilmonths and letters and phone calls. dren who already have a relationOften the birth parent fails to use ship with their birth mother. Cooperative adoption is a very even these. What is important is good idea. The U.S. Department that both birth parent and child of Health and Human Services know that contact is possible. proposed a model adoption act in The cooperative adoption law 1980. . does not .afft:ct children a.lready Since then Oregon, Washington eligible for adoption. However, and Indiana have enacted this according to one estimate, the law provision into law. In most other could make an additional500 chilstates, when it is appropriate, such dren availablt: for adoption annupost-adoption promises can be ally in Indiana alone. made extralegally. Cooperative adoption allows A major roadblock to permabirth parents to accept voluntary nent placement of many children termination without saying goodhas been the requirement that . bye forever. adoption terminate all parental Adopting families benefit berights of the birth parents. Undercause more children becomt: availstandably, where a bond already able for adoption. The child beneexists between mother and child, fits because permanence n:places the birth mother may be reluctant foster care. ' to abandon her child completely. For more information !lend a Experience indicates that most self-addressed., stamped envelope' post-adoption agreements allow (52 cents) to the Kennys, 219 W. for infrequent visitation, for exHarrison; Rensselaer, Ind. 47978.
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The statistics are appalling. By the time an American child reaches 18, he or she will have spent 15,000 hours in front of the tube, seen more than 18,000 murders and some 200,000 violent acts. 1n the past 40 years - when TV sets went from being an oddity to an essential piece of home equipment - the number of youths under 18 arrested for violent crimes has escalated. In New York, for every youth arrested for serious crime in 1950, there were nearly 500 by 1989. "Our TV and movie screens are awash in blood," said Frank Brady, professor of communications at St. John's' University in Jamaica, NY. Add to all this another statistic - that the United States tallies 2.2 million victims of violence each year - and one is compelled to ask: Is the violence we are experiencing the result of violence in the media? It's a question so complex that St. John's University sponsored an international conference on violence and the media in early October. Guests included three U.S. congressmen and a member of the British Parliament.
From the beginning it was clear that a consensus on the meaning of violence or the specter of government regulation of programming was not going to sell to the several hundred diverse individuals present. However, important points were raised. Vj,oIenc,e has been around along time. It's inthe Bible, Shakespeare and fairy tales, "and it's even necessary to show pain, danger and tragedy. But most of what we see [on TV] is not that kind," said George Gerbner, dean of the School of Communication at the University of Pennsylvania. Now we have "happy violence," where violence is shown as a "thrilling, painless, effective way to solve conflict that leads to a happy ending." All this is "delivered to the audience in a happy mood to buy products." There's never been an age when images of violence inundated every home. And Gerbner emphasized we are seeing a "radical change in human socialization" because of this "industry that kills 1,000 people a day." The evidence is overwhelming that TV violence leads to increased violence and desensitization in
A recycling junkie It started innocently enough. I stuffed some banana peels into empty concentrated-juice cans to conserve trash volume. Before long I was washing aluminum foil, cutting labels off soup cans and buying M&Ms in bulk to avoid excess packaging. Yes, I was slipping down the aluminum, tin and glass road to becoming a recycling junkie. Ask yourself any of the following: Do you stand in the grocery store aisle reading the bottoms of cooking oil bottles to see if your recycler will take them? Do you cut the little plastic windows out of billing envelopes before you recycle them?
Have you received an application from the county to have your back porch declared a landfill? Do you make a nuisance of yourself at recyCling depots by correcting people who don't flatten their cardboard? Does your spouse make you promise not to pick up squashed cans from parking lots? If you answered yes to any of the above, you are, my friend, a nascent recycling junkie. If you pumped your fist into the air and hooted, "Of course, and I'm proud of it," you are probably not invited to friends' homes much anymore because they are sick and tired of you critiquing their garbage.
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youth, said William Abbott, a lawyer working with the Na.tional Foundation to Improve Television. In a major study of prime-time TV, Michael Niman and Robert Knox Denton from the State University of New York at Buffalo found it disturbing that "good guys were well over four times as likely to commit violence as bad guys." It is clear tt-,at some kind of regulation is needed to stop this media violence, but few, if any, were in favor of any :;olution that would erode First Amendment rights. "This is not a free speech issue. It is a health care issue, a child f'rotection issue,"argued Brady. The recommended approa,:h was self-regulation by the television ind ustry itself. with citizen ,lction groups formed to ensure th'it this happens.
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Letten are welcom~ but the editor reserves the rllht to condense or edit, If deemed necessary. All letten must be typed, sllned and Include a home or busl路 ness address (only the city name Is used In print). Letten do not nec_lIy reflect the editorial views of the Anchor.
The moral malaise Dear Editor: The article in the October 14th issue, "Moral-Cultural Malaise" [by Msgr. George G. Higgins], was interesting and informative. Conservativism is nothing new and the views of today's people who are struggling for their conservative views to be heard are not new. What is new is that, finally, the passiveness of thost: who do have conservative views has changed to a more vigorous assertion for input of their conservative views. Because of the conservative passiveness for so long, the "new class" of liberals have had a stronghold on everything in society. In our democracy, this is negative. In our democracy, the corporate structure designs itself to what "sells." Capitalists are there to profit because if they don't, they can't survive. When there is no profit, the business which provides for the jobs of those not in business cannot survive - both sides suffer. Certainly, it is ugly and wrong to use "sleazy and subtly suggestive" advertising to promote anything. It has been a large factor in contributing to the moral malaise in society. However, if the conservative viewpoint had been more vigorous and visible, the corporate structure would probably have been better balanced, and it would not have resorted to such ugliness and sleaze to sell [its] products. Also, there probably would not be as many ugly and sleazy products. One way to combat it is by boycott. Americans have a right to spend their money where and on what they want. If the corporate structure finds profit without sleaze [it] will want to advertise accordingly. The blame is with the "new class" of liberals, the passiveness of the conservatives, and the greed of the corporate structure. All three are responsible. You reap what you sow. If there had been more of a "mix," would the impact to society and our democracy have been as severe? I pray that it isn't too
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late to repair the damage that has been done. Jenny F. Ferranti Fall River
Darkness creeping Dear Editor: Throughout history the poets and minstrels told the citizenry what their world Was all about, as seen through their eyes. I would like to share what, to our great misfortune, we have let our world, whether it be our family, our neighborhood, our city, our state, our country, become before our very eyes. We all share in what we have become. Slowly...As With Darkness Creeping Faintly roll the muffled drumbeats Lightly tapping at the ear; Virtue's passing...slowly dying, Hardly noticed ... without tear. Honor stands alone in darkness, Patience stamps with heavy tread, Respect is burdened down with insult, Duty lies asleep in bed.
Denver to meet Pope John Paul II? Look at the hundreds of cards planted in the ground in front of the Capitol with the inscription: "Chastity now, sex after marriage," shaming the legislators who are for condoms in schools. The law of abortion is a product of this generation. It is demeaning to women, making them sex objects to be used for pleasure and satisfaction. It is demeaning to men, making them irresponsible, licentious creatures. With fervent prayer, let us hope that all will go back to living according to God's commands even if it means sacrifice and selfcontrol. Cecile Robbins Buzzards Bay
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to compliment and thank you for the very nice article about Father Paul F. McCarrick and Father Walter Sullivan (Anchor. Oct. 7). I do not know where [Father McCarrick] is at, at this time, but I do know I am writing from Cloud #9 - and the bishop said I'could stay there for a while!
Fri., Nov. 4, 1994
So from here to there, from me to you and the collaborators at the Anchor, I say thank you. 1guess I haven't finished my gift to God, but I am doing the best I can. God bless you! Father Walter Sullivan St. Mary's Church South Dartmouth
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1994 - 10 A.M. - 6 P.M.
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From Cloud #9 Dear Editor: I want to go on record - I wish
PARISH CENTER - MT. PLEASANT & MT. VERNON STREETS
Our Bond To The Community is Always Growing Stronger. Now Our Other Bonds Are Too.
Low the cry of plaintive trumpets Heard obscurely in the mind, Justice walks through tangled ethics Leaving good taste far behind. Fortitude is in retreat now, Prudence fair is rarely seen, Self-restraint has lost its temper, Integrity has leftthe scene. Sorrow sighs in cello chantings Whispered softly in the soul, Morals lie among the hedgerows, Passions rampant lose control. Purity lies marred and muddied, Innocence has lo:st its head, Virtue's passing...slowly dying, Slowly dying...slowly dead. Gerald J. Riding New Bedford
Moody's Investors Service Inc. has upgraded the rating of Saint Anne's outstanding municipal bonds from Bl to Ba. This step up reflects the improved financial performance Saint Anne's Hospital has achieved since 1992. At Saint Anne's, our stronger financial performance goes well beyond the hospital walls. Our tradition of community involvement insures that the financial gains we make are constantly reinvested in the health of our community. New technology,
Sacrifice, self-control Dear Editor: Relating to abottion, the word man is seldom mentioned. Is man an irresponsible, unrestrained creature whose sexual desires must be satisfied at all cost regardless of consequence? It is left to the women, alone, to deal with the responsibility of bringing a child into the world, caring for him or her, or turn to abortion. Someone wrote that, if a wife follows the rhythm [method] approved by the Catholic Church, what is the neglected husband to do during part of the month visit a prostitute? What a sad picture of men the media likes to present to us. Thank God, a greater percentage of the human'race know that they are created in the image of God. They live a moral God-fearing life. (Too bad many of them do not speak up.) As proof of this, from what kind of families did the thousands of youths come from who flocked to
programs and services are our way of making sure that when our financial health grows, the he&lth of the community grows along with it. Credit and thanks are due to the employees, physicians, volunteers and friends of Saint Anne's.
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Religious Instruction: Sister Anita Marie Da Costa, MSBT
In celebration of Religious Education Month, catechists at Taunton area parishes compiled parish histories and outlined parish religious education programs and activities. Below are summaries of happenings in the Taunton deanery CCD programs this year.
St. Joseph's Parish Taunton Pastor: Msgr. Thomas J. Harrington Pastoral Assistant: Sister Elizabeth Mahoney Religious Education Coordinator: Margaret Borden During November, workshops will be held and a holiday food drive for the needy will be conducted. . Three special projects are planned for December: * "You Deserve a Break Today" - As a service project, grade 9 confirmation students will babysit children ages 5 to 10 to giv~ parents some free time. Activities for the children ~ill include crafts, singing, and viewing a video, and treats will be served. * "Gifts for Baby Jesus" - Students in grades K through 6 will donate baby food, to be collected in a cradle, for the St. Vincent de Paul Society and Birthright to distribute. * Jesus' Birthday - On Christmas Eve, second-graders will enact the Christmas story, followed hya birthday celebration with cake and punch. Later in the year, First Eucharist students will have a three-hour retreat, with activities to include a prayer service, reenactment of the Last Supper, viewing the video "Grandma's Bread," and designing banners to hang in the church on their first communion day in May. Events thus far have included a World Youth Day celebration for parish teens and a Halloween liturgy. For the former, members of the newly-formed parish youth group assumed liturgical roles for the Oct. 23 Sunday Mass, which was followed by an inspirational talk by Mike Ruth, a pro football player, and a social. Costumed children participated in the Halloween liturgy, which included a "Parade of Horribles" and a performance of the play "Noah's Ark."
TAUNTON area CCD students, like these youngsters at Holy Family parish, East Taunton, are celebrating Religious Education Month in November.
During November, religious education teacher~; will hold an open house for parents. Second-graderswill have a Commitment Meiss 7 p.m. Nov. 9. A Thanksgiving Family Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Nov. 20, with children dressing as pilgrims and Native AI:lericans. The children will bring Cood for distribution to the needy. Ninth-grader;, will have a Commitment Service 6 p.m. Dec. 5. A parish Christmas concert and pageant is planned for Dec. 18. A sing-along will be included. Second-graders will present a Christmas pageant Dec. 24.
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craft "woolly" lambs to show.that parish's Polish traditions alive. Older students work at the annual they are "Iambs of God." Students will participate in the parish picnic in the summer, runspirit of giving and sharing by ning the Kiddie Land booths, and offering donations for the parish many of the students assist in advance with setup and food Christmas Giving Tree. The youngest children will par- preparation. CCD students also participated ticipate in a Christmas Pageant Dec. 24, which will be followed by in an All Saints liturgy Oct. 31, coming in costume and enjoying a a birthday party for Jesus" Teacher enrichment sessions Halloween party afterward. Upcoming events include a Nov. with guest speakers will be held in January. Other catechists are in- 21 Mass of Thanksgiving, for which vited to join in for brainstorming children will bring food donations for the needy. . and sharing. October featured a Blessing'"of . St. Paul's Parish the Animals by Father O'Neill and Taunton a Halloween liturgy and party planned by the first-year confir- . Pastor: Father Bento.R;.Fraga mation class. Also, students in Religious Education Coordiriators: grades 7, 8 and 9 joined other paTerri Hill (grades 1-8); rishioners in rosary and Benedic- . Carlton Galligan III (confirmation) tion for the month of the holy In addition to Sunday morning rosary. CCD classes, St. Paul's religious ed ucation program features nuHoly Rosary Parish merous special events which Taunton heighten awareness of community and commitment for both children Pastor: Father Cyril Augustyn and adults. CCD Coordinator: Confirmation students attend a Henrietta Sabina day of recollection in Bristol, R I, The religious educa tion program as part of preparation for the sacencourages children to keep the rament. Sixth-graders attend a
lecture and Sabbath service at a local synagogue to learn more about the Jewish roots of their faith. Junior high students participated in a 30-hour fast for World Vision, learning what it feels like to be hungry while raising funds for the worldwide relief organization. Students also decorated a homeless shelter last Christmas and distributed food and toiletry items collected at the Young People's Thanksgiving liturgy. . Adults have had the opportunity to attend lectures on Sacred Scripture by Dr. Patrick Reid of Providence"C:ollege and a miniretreat di~~~ted by Father Rohert A. Oliveira... More than 40 parishioners are actively ilwolved in the parish's teaching ministry. Plans are now underway for an Advent family celebration which will observe the U. N. International Year of the Family.
Holy Family Parish East Taunton Pastor: Father George Almeida Coordinator for
"Faith illiteracy" a challenge
WATERBURY, Conn. (CNS) - "Faith illiteracy" among parents tops the list of problems facing catechists in their work, Boston Cardinal Bernard F. Law told an audience in Connecticut. Cardinal Law said educators are handicapped from the start in the limited amount of time they have for religious instruction. On top of that, children face "the challenge of culture," because they Sacred Heart Parish receive conflicting messages from - outside influences. Taunton "Not that they're antagonistic," Pastor: he said. "It's just difficult for them Father Cornelius J. O'Neill to make the bridge" to understandReligious Education Coordinator: ing church teachings. Sandra Raible He spoke to about 500 religious educators at the recent 25th annual This year, the parish has initiated congress sponsored by the Harta one-to-one tutoring program pairing CCD children with stu- ford Archdiocese's Office of Religious Education. dents in grades 9 and 10. The most serious problem, how"Share the Bounty" is the theme ever, is the lack of knowledge of Sacred Heart's food drive during November; children will bring about Catholicism, its practice and celebration, he said. nonperishables to the altar to be . "This is not bad will or rejecdistributed for Thanksgiving by tion," Cardinal Law said. "It just the St. Vincent de Paul Society. isn't there." In December, First Penance stuThe new "Catechism of the Cathdents will follow the theme "Jesus, oiic Church" can help fill the void the Good Shepherd." They will
in religious education that affects many of today's Catholic parents, said the cardinal, who first suggested a revision of the church's catechism in 1985 and oversaw its translation into English. In another session at the conference, Father John W. Crossin, an Oblate of St. Francis de Sales who is president of his order's DeSales School of Theology in Washington, said many of today's parents were raised in a time when instruction in the faith was weak. "In the '60s, children were raised on the catechism of love and balloons," he said . . Cardinal Law said his archdiocese is trying to develop a network of mentor parents to help other families prepare for religious education through the first communion stage, providing ad ult catechesis and linking it to parental responsibilities. Such programs can help hold together links made by parents or guardians who encourage children to get to religious education classes, but need educating themselves, he said.
"Parents themselves don't really have knowledge of the church's teachings," he said, encouraging ed ucators and parents to make use of the catechism to raise their own level of literacy about Catholicism by reading a couple of pages of the volume a day. In answer to a pastor who asked for advice on handling parents who take too little responsibility for teaching their children about faith, the cardinal advised, "Don't make it either-or. We're still trying to help children ... only it's more challenging." It's important to remember that the new catechism is rooted in the teachings of the Second Vatican Council and is intended to celebrate and further integrate the council's work into the life of the church. Cardinal Law explained. He noted how the pope has put "a great stress on the universal call to holiness ... and the unity we have in the Lord." He encouraged the audience to "focus on our oneness in Christ" celebrating differences, but living in mutual respect and love, "not divided into camps."
North Easton Pastor: Father Lucio B, Phill~pino Religious Ed"rcation Director: Maryann R. Dziekiewicz,: confirmation coordinator: . Catherine Brandley The parish has 1500 families, with 700 children enrolled in the religious ed ucation progral11. Curriculum focuse!; on Catholic doctrine and prayers, and also developing Christian'values an9 conscience. Student activities inc::ude: * Fourth-graders visiting the' . local nursing home during the year. . * Seventh-graders giving up some of their free time once a month to路 prepare salad and des-' sert for 150 people at the Daily Bread Kitchen i.n Taunton. * AII grades collecting ca rlned goods for the Pine Street Inn homeless shelter in Boston. * Sixth-graders collecting and wrapping Christmas stocking gifts for the Pine Street Inn. Newly-introcluced this year is the "Growing Together in Faith Family" project, in which a parent or other adult accompanies each child to a class session during the year. "We institutt:d these sessions so that we bring a.1I ages together to ,worship, celebrate and learn," explains Ms. Dziekiewicz. "Also, we can become better acquainted with our church family - make it a warm, nurturing community; experience and share with our children scripture and church traditions in a fresh new way; and we and our children can explore and develop a mort: intimate relationship with God and each other." The first Growing Together session was held Oct. 23 for 69 grade 5 students and their parents, who worked in small groups discussing All Saints Day and creating "Community of Saints" posters, now displayed in the parish center. The next session, for grade I, will meet in December and focus on Advent.
St. Joseph's Parish North Dighton Pastor: Fathel' James McLellan ReligiousEducation Coordinator: Sister Judith Costa, SSD A family Ma:;s will be held II: 15 a.m. Nov. 20, the Feast of Christ the King. Afterward student:; will hOllor and tha'rlk significant people in their lives and will give a presentation titled "How to Tell Church Time."
Bp. O'Malley aids revamping of NE Hispanic Center NEWYORK(CNS)- Vndera Bishop O'Malley said the outgonew governance structure, seven ing boa.rd welcomed the change of Catholic archbishops in the North- legal structure. east will share responsibility for "It means the center will more the Northeast Hispanic Catholic clearly function as an instrument Center, which conducts programs of the church and the hierarchy in to help Hispanic Americans main- the Nortlleast." tain and strengthen thl:ir ties to the Earlier, in a person~lletter dated church. Bishop Sean O'Malley had Aug. 3, he had thanked Cardinal been serving as chairman of the O'Connor for"your leadership and center's board, which was com- assistance in taking the Northeast prised of auxiliary bishops, Hispanic Catholic Center to a richer priests, religious and lay people. level of service." A description written by Paredes Mario J. Paredes, who was a said a new governance structure leader in founding the Northeast was first proposed in a February Hispanic Catholic Center in 1976 1991 memorandum from Cardinal and has been director since then, Hickey to Cardinal O'Connor. Carsaid in a telephone interview that dinal Hickey said the change would documents making the change offi"ensure the involvement of those cial would be signed sometime in ordinaries of dioceses with the November. His resignation also largest concentration of Hispanwas awaiting action by the new ics" and "strengthen the identity of governance body. He said he welcomed the change the Northeast Center as an agency and believed it would strengthen assisting the bishops of the East the center, which has offices in the Coast." Catholic Center, which includes The proposal was studied by a the chancery of the New York committee appointed by Bishop archdiocese. O'Malley and chaired by Msgr. Cardinal John J. O'Connor of Robert L. Stern, general secretary New York has been named chairof the Catholic Near East Welfare man of a new corporation that will Association, of which Cardinal have the archbishops as its members O'Connor is president. and will own the center. Besides Paredes said the Hispanic cenCardinal O'Connor, the corporater faced a $200,000 budget deficit tion includes Cardinals Bernard F. when the proposal for a new govLaw of Boston, James A. Hickey ernance structure was made, and of Washington, and Anthony J. he said he thinks its enactment Bevilacqua of Philadelphia; Carwould strengthen the center's abildinal-designate William H. Keeler ity to secure funds. of Baltimore; and Archbishop TheTo eliminate the deficit and pay odore E. McCarrick of Newark, off indebtedness, hi: said, the cenN.J., and Daniel A. Cronin of ter had to reduce its staff from Hartford, Conn. eight to three and sharply limit The seven prelates m.ay also elect as ine'mber the btshoj>o( . such programs as youth 'ininistry any diocese with a half million or and publication. He said it also had to cut back on its program of more Hispanics, a category that helping to maintain the ties of currently includes only Bishop immigrant Hispanics to the church Thomas V. Daily of Brooklyn. by bringing bishopS from their Under the new structure, the countries of origin for pastoral former board headed by Bishop visits. O'Malley is being dissolved and Paredes said the center. which corporation members will elect a serves a Hispanic population esnew board of directors from among timated at 4.5 million. currently "diocesan directors of tile Hispanic has a budget of about $500.000 a apostolate and officers of regional year. He said there were eight associations of Hispanic deacons, regional Hispanic centers, but the catechists and youth." one in New York had been able to Bishop O'Malley announced that maintain a program of broader a dinner to honor Cardinal O'Conscope than the others. nor would be held Nov. 6 in New Regional Hispanic members are York to recognize his ';<initiative in to meet in New York Nov. 5-7 to the center's regard ancl in gratitude for his acceptance of the office of look at the New York center's new structure, Paredes said. chairman."
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WAS H INGTON (CNS) Actor Raul Julia, who started going to Mass again because of his experience playing the title character in the movie "Romero," died Oct. 24 from complications of a stroke at a hospital on Long Island, NY. The actor, who had suffered a stroke a week earlier and lapsed into a coma Oct. 20, received a state funeral in San Juan in his native Puerto Rico. Julia, 54, achieved widespread U.S. fame for his portrayal of Gomez Addams in two" Addams Family" movies, plus his starring roles in "Kiss ofthe Spider Woman" and "Tequila Sunrise." Five Years after he played Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero in the 1989 biographical drama, Julia played another Catholic activist, Brazilian rain-forest supporter Chico Mendes, in "The Burning Season." on H BO. Julia said that as a fellow Latin American. he was proud 'of how Salvadorans "set aside their differences and their hatreds" to rebuild their country. Julia also performed on the U.S. stage. playing the title roles in "Man of La Mancha," "Macbeth" and "Othello." "He was a lovely guy," said Paulist Father Ellwood "Bud" Kieser, who produced "Romero.""He was loving, caring, faith-filled ... funny. Consistently gracious, even with boors." Recalling Julia's work in "Romero," Father Kieser said, "He put his heart and soul into the picture."
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Before making the movie, he said, "I had mostly negative feelings about the;: church" and thought it "did not contribute to people's experience." Julia said "Romero" wa:; about "somebody who goes beyond himself to contribute to others, to make a difference for oth.:rs. He goes beyond ,:he 'me' and is willing to give up eVI:rything for others." After filming "Romero," Julia became the national Spanish-speaking spokesman for the Campaign for Human Development, the antipoverty collection of th·e U. S. bishops. He toured sites around the United States that received CHD support.
Coyle-Cassidy plans additiolr1 Continued from Page One dents; and to improve facilities to better support the program. Computer and fine arts facilities, as well as additional classroom space, are needed if Coyle and Cassidy is to continue 'The Tradition of Excellence' built over the years." At the press conference Bishop O'Malley pledged diocesan assistance for the project and offered prayers for the school and the success of the campaign. Donly said $700.000 has already been pledged to the campaign by generous parents, alumni, teachers and corporate leaders in the area. "We have had a tremendous response to our initial contacts with our constituents. Our campaign committee structure is very strong. Led by Frank Tosti, we presently have more than 100 committee members involved in our efforts, even at this early stage. Our expectation is that this number will double by January," Donly said. Tosti (Coyle '49), president of Tosti Real Estate. is general chairperson of The Campaign for Coyle and Cassidy and Thomas Porter, president and CEO of Morton Hospital and Medical Center, is vice-chair. Joseph B. McCarty, retired president of the Rennie Curtain Factories, is an honorary chairperson. Other committee chairs on hand for the announcement included CC development director Michael J. Tabak (Coyle '63); Joseph A. Bettencourt (Coyle '54); Atty. Margaret Aleixo (Cassidy '68); Joseph I. Quinn; Victor P. Santos; Edmund Brennan, Jr. (Coyle '70); Rev. Jay T. Maddock (Coyle '67); Rev. John A. Perry (Coyle '55); James S. Brennan (Coyle '54); John and Barbara Olivieri; An-
thony S. Nunes (Coyle '68); Laurentino Ferreira; and, Robert and Linda Silvia. Taunton Mayor Robert Nunes congratulated the school on behalf of the city. The new auditorium and performing arts center will enable students and faculty to assemble for a wide variety of school activities such as musical and theatrical productions. The new library and information resource center will serve as the center of the school's academic life into the next century, capitalizing on the technological advan-
tages available for the acquisition of knowledge. The school will also boast of a state-of-the-art computer learning center, compkmenting the school's existing science and technology offerings. The musicl drama cent(:r will enable the school to expa nd its commitment to the arts. Also included will be guidance offices and new classrooms. A large lobby area will St:rve as the crossroads to the new addition. It will be' handicapped accessible and have an elevator i'or the physically-challenged.
HAITIANS PASS a newly-painted mural on the wall surrounding the Cite Soleil slumin Port-au-Prince. It depicts President Aristide holding a Bible and cross over kneeling military leader Raoul Cedras, now in exile. (CNS/ Reuters photo)
Pope appoints 30 new cardinals Continued from !Page One eral key church figures in world trouble spots: Archbishop Vinko Puljic of Sarajevo, at 49 the youngest of the cardinals; Cuba's first cardinal, Archbishop Jaime Ortega Alamino of Havana, 58; Lebanese Maronite Patriarch Nasrallah Pierre Sfeir of Antioch, 74; and Vietnamese Archbishop Paul Pham Dinh Tung of Hanoi. 75. The pope's nominations also included five officials of the Vatican Curia: Archbishops Jan Schotte, Gilberto Agustoni, Vincenzo Fagiolo, Luigi Poggi and Carlo Furno. Also on the list: - Archbishop Peter Seiichi Shirayanagi of Tokyo. Japan. - Archbishop Carlos Oviedo Cavada of Santiago. Chile. - Archbishop Thomas Joseph Winning of Glasgow. Scotland. - Archbishop Adolfo Antonio Suarez Rivera of Monterrev. Mexico. - Archbishop Julil;s Riyadi Darmaatmadja of Semarang. Indonesia. - Archbishop Pierre Eyt of Bordeaux. France. - Archbishop Emmanuel Wamala of Kampala. Uganda. - Archbishop Augusto Vargas AIzamora of Lima. Peru. -- Archbishop Jelln-C1aude Turcotte of Montreal. - Archbishop Ricardo Maria Carles Gordo of Barcelona, Spain. -Archbishop Armand Gaetan Razafindrntandra of Antananarivo. Madagascar. - Archbishop Juan Sandoval Iniguez of Gaudalajara. Mexico. - Archbishop Bernardino Echeverria Ruiz. retired archbishop of Guayaquil and apostolic administrator of Ibarra. Ecuador. - Archbishop Ersilio Tonini. retired archbishop of Ravenna-Cervia. Italy.
Cardinal-designate Keeler Cardinal-designate Keeler was elected in 1992 to the presidency of the National Confer~r\& of Catholic Bishops and the: U.S. Catholic Conference. Prior to that he had served a three-year term as the bishops' conference: vice president. He was named to head the archdiocese of Baltimore in 1989, the 200th anniversary year of its establishment as the first U.S. see. Prior to the Baltimore appointment. he had been bishop of Harrisburg, Pa., from ]1983 to 1989. A priest of the Harrisburg diocese ordained in 1955, he later served as auxiliary bishop of Harrisburg from 1979 to 1983. William Henry Keeler was born March 4, 1931 in San Antonio, but was raised in Pennsylvania. After priestly ordination, he earned a licentiate in theology and a doctorate in canon law from the Gregorian University in Rome. From 1962 to 1965, he was an theological expert at the Second Vatican Council. At the close of the council. he returned to the Harrisburg diocese as vice chancellor, then chancellor, and finally vicar general. Known for his interreligious outreach. Cardinal-designate Keeler has chaired the bishops' Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs and has been the episcopal moderator for CatholicJewish relations. In 1985, then路-Bishop Keeler received the Americanism Award of the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith. Cardinal-designates Keeler and Maida took an a(;tive role in promoting dialogue between U.S. Jewish leaders and Polish Cardinal Jozef Glemp after the latter made remarks considered to be antiSemitic at the height of the Auschwitz Carmdite convent controversy in 1989.
As president of World Youth Day'93, Cardinal-designate Keeler helped put the machinery in place for the well-received event in Denver last year, which culminated in a papal visit. ' Since assumin'g the bishops' presidency, Cardinal-designate Keeler has dealt with the growing concern of priest sexual abuse by forming an ad hoc _committee to deal not only with priest sexual abuse but to address sexual abuse throughout U.S. sO,ciety. Cardinal-designate Keeler also joined two other Catholic prelates in meeting with President Clinton in 1993. The meeting covered a wide range of church interests. Cardinal-designate Keeler has taken a strong stance on antiCatholic bias. In his presidential address opening the bishops' fall 1993 general meeting, he sharply criticized how the media reported on its own version of the" American Catholic story", without grasping "the vital role of the church in people's lives." In another matter, he won an apology from Surgeon General .I oycelyn Elders for remarks on a television interview in which she dismissed the Catholic position on abortion as that of a "celibate and male-dominated church."
Cardinal-designate Maida The elevation of Archbishop Adam J. Maida of Detroit to the College of Cardinals was acknowledged humbly by the honoree. "The recognition being given me is truly an honor for our whole church of Detroit - the bishops, priests, deacons, religious and lay faithful," he said. "I a,cc~pt this honor in their name and as a路 sign of the Holy Father's love for them
and a gratitude for their witness of fidelity." When Cardinal-designate Maida came to Detroit in 1990, the archdiocese was still reeling from the shock of 35 city parishes being closed in 1989 and 1990. He said from the outset that it would be "improper to pretend [the pain is) not there if my senses tell me it is," adding he wanted to heal any pain and start fresh with parish clergy and lay leaders in the archdiocese. He subsequently undertook initiatives to bolster the church's presence in the city. He proposed the concept of ecumenical, values-centered education within Detroit's city limits in 1990, and less than a year later helped establish the Cornerstone Schools with help from Episcopal and Baptist leaders. The schools feature 240-days-a-year education. This year, Cardinal-designate Maida launched a major fundraising drive, Stewards for Tomorrow, a $100 million effort designed to establish an endowment for the archdiocese. Education will be the primary beneficiary. To date, $59 million had been pledged. Cardinal-designate Maida has also been at the forefront of opposition to euthanasia, as self-styled "suicide doctor" Dr. Jack Kevorkian has carried out 20 assisted suicides within the boundaries of the archdiocese. After state cuts in welfare benefits路 took place three years ago, the cardinal-designate asked the archdiocese's 308 parishes to tithe their Christmas collection to hold a special collection for the poor. A majority of parishes complied. The son of a Polish farmer who immigrated to America, Cardinaldesignate Maida was born in East Vandergrift, Pa., on March 18.
Dialogue at synod Continued from Page One At the final synod press conference, Bishop Timlin said he outlined the problems "in order to give a more complete picture. There are a lot of wonderful, great things happening in religious life, but there are some problems." "They were nOt addressed as individual problems" by the synod, "and I did not expect that they would be," he said. "It is not the dominant theme of the synod, nor should it be. The dominant theme is one of hope and one of gratitude." Filipino Archbishop Orlando B. Quevedo of Nuevo Segovia told CNS he found the synod educational, especially regarding "the richness and variety of forms of consecrated life all over the world." "Given the global nature of the church." he said. "problems in consecrated life ill various parts of the world become very relative." The synod propositions call for consecrated men and women to obey church teaching as part of their witness to their unity with the church. They call for dialogue between superiors and local bishops when questions arise about a religious' fidelity to church teaching. Women were not the theme of the synod, but because they make up more than 72 percent of the church's consecrated members they received much ofthe synod's attention. Following the example of Christ. one proposition said, the church must promote the dignity of women and should make better use of the gifts God has given the church through them.
The propositions said women "should participate widely in the exercise of responsibility" in the church "according to their gifts. personal abilities and the hierarchical structure of the church." Another proposition called for the involvement of consecrated women in the drafting of church legislation. especially when it directly affects their lives. Cardinal Eduardo Martinez Somalo. prefect for the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. told reporters that the church was open to employing more women in more influential posts at the Vatican. but he cautioned that the highest curial positions require priestly ordination. The cardinal said a look at the Vatican Yearbook would show that women already are an important part of the Vatican workforce. However. he said, the synod was not focusing on a numerical representation. Or, as one of the English-language small groups said, the synod was not instituting an "affirmative action" program. Rather. Cardinal Martinez Soma10 said. it recognizes the unique gifts of women and the contribution they can make for the good of the church.
THE ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River-Fri., Nov. 4, 1994 1930. Detroit's first cardinal, Cardinal Edward Mooney, gave young Adam Maida his diploma from Sts. Cyril and Methodius High School in Orchard Lake, Mich. He was ordained a priest of the Pittsburgh diocese in 1956 by the man who would be Detroit's second cardinal, then-Pittsburgh ordinary Bishop John F. Dearden. Cardinal-designate Maida holds a civil law degree from Duquesne University's law school in Pittsburgh, and has a canon law degree from the Pontifical Lateran University, Rome.
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The cardinal-designate was named bishop of Green Bay in 1983 and served seven years there. He is currently chairman of the U.S. bishops' Canonical Affairs Committee. In 1986, he was the only cleric sent by the White House to observe presidential elections in the Philippines, where massive postelection vote rigging by President Ferdinand Marcos led to a largely peaceful revolution in which Marcos was forced into exile and his opponent. Corazon Aquino, became president.
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Pope's semi·-autobiographical book hits best-seller lists WASHINGTON(CNS)- Pope John Paul II has made the bestseller lists. His book, "Crossing the Threshold of Hope," appeared in second place on the Wall Street Journal bestseller list released Oct. 26 and the USA Today bestseller list released Oct. 27. But the pope tops the lists at two of the largest U.S. bookstore chains, according to the book's U.S. publisher, Alfred A. Knopf Inc. Waldenbooks and Barne's & Noble report Pope John Paul as their top-selling author, said William T. Loverd, Knopfs publicity director. The numbers do not reflect sales in religious bookstores, Lennertz said. Knopf has contracted with three firms to handle distribution to those stores.
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THE ENGLISH-LANGUAGE edition of the pope's book. (eNS photo) pre-publication briefing at the Vatican. Written in response to questions from an Italian journalist over the last year, the volume was expected to be published in 21 languages in 35 countries, said Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls. The pope has earmarked royalties from the book, expected to total millions of dollars, for a special charity yet to be named. The papal reflections are philosophical and personal. Topics range from arguments for the existence of hell to the pontiffs attachment to a book of prayers his father gave him. He discusses the values and shortcomings of other major religions, the mistakes of communism and the church's duty to preach tough moral lessons in a skeptical age. The pope's remarks on abortion cover only seven pages, but they are among the most impassioned and emphatic sections in the book. He says it is "difficult to imagine a more unjust situation" than that of taking the lives of unborn children. He explains that in opposing abortion. the church is defending women against what is frequently an act of male selfishness. Often the man does not want to be burdened with a baby and leaves responsibility to the woman, "as if it were 'her fault' alone." "In firmly rejecting 'pro-choice' it is necessary to become courageously 'pro-woman,' promoting a choice that is truly in favor of women," he says. The woman always pays the highest price, whether the result is motherhood or the suppression of the life of the conceived/child, he says. "The only honest stance, in these cases, is that ofa radical solidarity with the woman. It is not right to leave her alone," he writes. The pope rejects the suggestion that he is obsessed with the issue of abortion, saying it is a problem of tremendous importance that demands strong papal statements. He also notes that the church's position is not one of "irresponsible global population growth" but of responsible parenthood. The pope ends the chapter wondering how governments around the world can "sanction executions with such ease." and then cuts off his reflections abruptly: "Perhaps it is better to say no more than this about such a painful subject." Boyhood Recollections The pope's recollections of his boyhood focus on his friendship with Jerzy Kluger, a Jew from the
pope's hometown, and on his many other Jewish acquaintances in preHolocaust Poland. The Nazis' attempted extermination of the Jews left an impression that has remained with him always, the pope relates. Death camps like those at Auschwitz still remind us that "antiSemitism is a great sin against humanity." he says. Much of the book deals with basic questions on religion, and the pope repeatedly stresses the importance of ecumenical and interreligious dialogue. At the same time, however, he underlines what he sees as basic differences between the salvation offered by Christianity and the more detached God of other religions. Nevertheless, he declares that Muslim religiosity is impressive. contrasting the millions of M uslims who fall to their knees in prayer every day with Christians who "having deserted their magnificent cathedrals. pray only a little or not at all." Some of the pope's most pointed comments come in response to the accusation that the church is out of touch with modern thinking on moral issues, especially sexual ethics. "This opinion is widespread, but I am convinced that it is quite wrong," he writes. Part of the problem, according to the pope, is that "the media have conditioned society to listen to what it wants to hear." Even worse, he says, is when moral theologians "ally themselves with the media" in opposing church doctrine. But the pope sees many hopeful signs in the search for religious
values, especially among young people. He points to a revival of popular piety and prayer, modern pilgrimages like the one that occurred in Denver for World Youth Day in 1993, and a prevalent idealism among the young. At the same time, he says that increasing seC"Jlarism and a widely accepted consumer mentality have made people more insensitive to the ultimate questions about life and salvation. In this context, he examines the question of hell's existence. and says that w~ile it remains a great mystery, the human conscience instinctively feels that God will judge:. "Isn't final punishment in some way necessary in order to reestablish moral equilibrium in the: complex history of humanity? Is not hell in a certain sense the ultimate safeguard of man's moral conscience?" he a!:ks. The pope reviews church developments in the 30 years since the Second Vatica.n Council and says we are witnesskng a "primary qualitative renewa;." While noting the scarcity of priests and vocations. he points to new and flour:ishing religious movements. Peopk may be leaving the church, but others are coming back, he says. And church problems in doctrine and discipline "are not serious enough to present a ~eal threat of new divisions." Moreover. the church today is recognized as a 'great force in a divided world, even by its ene mies, he says. He poi nts out the thriving church communities in fNmer missionary an'as like Africa and says that when it comes to church vitality, "truly there are no grounds for losing hope."
-------------------_._----V ~tican, PLO esta;blish official relation.s VATICAN CITY(CNS)- The Vatican and the Palestine Liberation Organization announced Oct. 25 that they have established a "permanent and official" relationship. The PLO will open what is called an office of representation to the Vatican. at a location as yet undetermined. The Vatican's nuncio in Tunisia will handle contacts with PLO leaders in the Middle East, the announcement said. Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro- Valls said the relationship is not the same thing as diplomatic relations between nations, but the agreement gives "a permanent and official character to working contacts which have existed for many years." Navarro-Valls said the closer cooperation between the Vatican and the PLO was aimed at giving "particular support to the Palestinian population and to the moderates who are living a very delicate moment in their history." The Vatican-PLO relationship also is meant to show support for Middle East leaders who are involved in the peace process and who "maintain moderate attitudes," the spokesman said. The Vatican's informal contacts with the PLO have increased in frequency and profile since the beginning of the Middle East peace process. At the same time, the Vatican began discussions with Israel and with Jordan that led to the establishment of full diplomatic relations with both earlier this year. Palestinian Christians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip - the areas included in the
move toward Palestinian auto:~omy - number about 50.000 or ~; percent of the population. Through their agreement. the Vatican and PLO hope "to contribute jointly to the search for peace and justice which is proceeding in the Middle East." said a joint declaration of the Vatican and the PLO. Navarro-Valls said the Vatican has not changed its attitude toward problems in the Middle East; while it recognizes Israel's right to exist within secure borders, it also insists on a homeland ,Ind self-determination for Palestinians. The other issues it continues to insist upon, he said, are finding "an adequate status for the holy city of Jerusakm," which recognizes its special meaning to Christians, Jews and Muslims; re:;olving continuing conflicts in Lebanon, including questions com:erning Israeli and Syrian occupa.tion of parts of the (:ountry; and finding "a just solU1:ion for territorial questions still existing in the region." The Vatican-P LO agreement was finalized at the Vatican Secretariat of State by Arch'bishop Jean-Louis Tauran. secretary of the section for relations with states. and Ahdul Lateef Abu Hijleh. director general of the PLO's political department.
Canon lawyers address unity, diversity in church ATLANTA(CNS) - The Synod of Bishops held last month in Rome was "an opportunity for the church to affirm the diversity of religious charisms," Mercy Sister Sharon Euart told 500 U.S. canon lawyers gathered in Atlanta. Attending the meeting from the Fall River Marriage Tribunal were Rev. Jay T. Maddock, Judicial Vicar; Rev. Paul F. Robinson, O.Carm., Adjutant Judicial Vicar; and Msgrs. Henry T. Munroe and Daniel F. Hoye, Judges. Sister Euart, associate general secretary of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, said the renewal in religious life since the Second Vatican Council was a leading expression of the council's "teaching on unity :n diversity." But pastoral life in parishes and dioceses is an area where church understanding of unity, diversity and uniformity needs more study and clarification, she added. She gave the opening address, on the theme of church law as a response to the conciliar principle of unity in diversity, at the Oct. 10-13 annual convention of the Canon Law Society of America. In the areas of confirmation age, tenure of pastors, property transaction rules and holy days, she said, "the actions of both the U.S. bishops and the Holy See seem to reflect the absence of any clear criteria for distinguishing matters that call for unity expressed as uniformity from matters which can or should admit of unity in diversity." She called for efforts "to identify criteria for determining when the preservation of unity in communion calls for uniformi ty in pastoral practice and when such unity is entirely compatible with, and perhaps enriched by, diversity in pastoral practice." One expression of diversity. especially among women religious, she said, concerns what form the witness of religious life should take today. "One approach views religious consecration as involving integration with and immersion in the world. This perspective views reli-
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couple involved in Atlanta archdiocesan marriage preparation programs, on ways the church can help African-Americans meet challenges to family life. At a business session, the society decided to form a task force to study canonical and pastoral issues of initiation into the church and sacramental reconciliation of persons in irregular marriages. Two days later the Vatican issued a letter strongly reaffirming church policy of barring Catholics in irregular second marriages from receiving. the Eucharist. At the end of the convention Msgr. .John D. Faris, vicar general of the Maronite-rite diocese of St.
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NEW BEDFORD- HFHN membersofPACE(Parents Alliance for Catholic Education) recently joined representatives from Catholic schools all over the state at the Statehouse in Boston. Representing HFHN were Nancy Plante, George and Rosemary Alexandries, Carol !Larkin, Robert Massoud, and junior high students Daniela Chirigotis, Eileen Larkin, Isaiah Houtman, Chris Guilbert and Robert Gomes., 'The group heard legislators speak about Senate #2, a referendum which if passed would become an amendment to the state constitution, eliminating discriminatory language against Catholic schools that was written into the constitution in 1855. While the amendment would not immediately bring public dollars to Catholic schools, it would open the door to that possibility in the future, and would align the Massachusetts constitution with that of all other states and with the federal constitution in this regard. Information on PACE activities is available from Robert Massoud at 992-1003. . Students celebrated with the Missionaries of Charity as the sisters observed the 44th anniversary of their community's founding on Oct. 14. Students from all grades visited the Missionaries of Charity convent for prayer and song, and many brought flowers and banners for the sisters. . On Oct. 15, H FH N became the first area school to benefit from the Telepl10ne Pioneers of America community service project "MAP" - Mapping a playground. Members of the Telephone Pioneers, including Marie Rock, mother of HFHN students Stephanie and Michael, and her sister Eileen Flynn, provided all cost and labor for painting alO x 30-foot multicolored map of the United States on the school playground to enhance students' understanding of geography. Thanksgiving Food Drive The school aims to collect enough nonperishable foods to feed 30 needy families thi& Thanksgiving. Turkey donations are also sought. Class competitions are underway and each class' contributions are being graphed. Food donations will be offerecl ata Mass ofThanksgiving being planned by grade 3 for 7 p.m. Nov. 21.
NEW BEDFORD - Pre-Kindergarten students have taken field trips to Peter's Orchard. Crystal Spring Farm and Burger King. . They have been learning about the senses and how God made each one of them special. In preparation for a Thanksgiving dinner later this month the children will experience making butter the old-fashioned way. They are making butterfly magnets for the November Fest. Kindergarten students have been learning to writt: letters of the alphabet and visiting with their seventh grade buddies once a week. With the older ~;tudents they :~ave made an American flag and a Hallow,~en book. This month they will visit the park to gather leaves and they are making reindeer bell necklace~ for the Novernber Fest.
St. Francis Xavier School ACUSHNET - Interested in science? Have some sp;lre time? ' If so, St. Francis Xavier School is looking for you. Preparations for the annual Science Fair Feb. 14 are in full swing in Grades 6, 7 and 8. Project topics researched by students range from the effect of vitamins on plants to the regeneration of planeria and photovoltaics. Grade 6 science teacher Therese Valente is coordinating the endeavor. Anyone with a background and interest in science who can spend a couple hours judging student entries is invited to call the school. Mrs. Catherine Jason's kindergarten class is busy planning for Thanksgiving. The annual holiday feast preparations have the youngsters making invitations, place cards and costumes. Cooking will soon commence. Grade 5 is focusing on art history. Mrs. Kerry Gray's class is currently studying impressionists Monet and Cezanne, and the artists' styles are being used to create "I mpressionist Coloring Books." Soon to come: a Junior Great Books Discussion Club. For 16 weeks Grade 5 will meet with Principal Lou Perella to discuss interesting stories.
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Second graders at St. Ant~o~r'sSchool,New Bedford, design grocery bags with "Say No to Drugs" messages. The bags were used at local stores.
St. Anthony's School NEW BEDFORD - Students wore red ribbons and pledged to be drug free as they took part in the mayor's "Say No to Drugs" campaign. Guest speakers visited younger students to explain the difference between good drugs and bad drugs, then students distributed anti-drug messages on paper bags at local grocery stores. Older students learned about the hazar,ds of drugs through role-playing by health professionals and anti-drug officials. "The experience was so realistic that those watching the play were totally captivated," said fifth grade teacher Kimberly Thibault. "The emotional impact was unbelievable." The kindergarten class of Susan Pratt and Marylou Marks visited the local firestation during Fire Safety and Prevention Week for a full tour and demonstrations of equipment.
Coyle and Cassidy High TAUNTON - Students at Coyle and Cassidy High School, Taunton, participated in the national Red Ribbon Campaign against substance abuse Oct. 23 to 31. The campaign promoted awareness and prevention of drug and alcohol abuse through educational activities and programs. Among those were a performance ofthe play "Halfway There" by the Periwinkle National Theatre for Young Audiences. More than 700,000 youths nationwide have seen this dramatization, which is designed to open the lines of communication between adolescents and their parents and teachers and to help young people resist peer pressure in regard to substance abuse. Each morning during the school announcements, prayers were offered for those trapped in drug addiction and alcohol abuse, their families, and their victims. Coyle-Cassidy students also signed a banner with the message "Coyle and Cassidy take~ a stand against drugs," displayed in the window of Woolworth's on Main Street. Coyle-Cassidy's student-run peer leadership group, moderated by faculty members Kathy St. Laurent and Dr. Mary Pat Tranter, helped coordinate Red Ribbon Campaign activities.
Second-graders from St. Anthony's School, New Bedford, enjoy a day at Peter's Orchard with principal . Elizabeth Lavigne. The class, along with teacher Tina Berude, sampled apples and freshly-made cider.
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Twelve diocesan high school graduates were named AP Scholars by the College Board in n:cognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement Examinations last May. The College Board recognizes three levels of achievement for students who complete at least three AP exams with high scores: the AP Scholar with Distinction, the AP Scholar with Honor, and the AP Scholar. AP Scholars with Honor from Bishop Connoly High School are Christina Erwin of Portsmouth, RI, attending Bryn Mawr College; Robert JavoniIlo of Fall River, Boston College; Kathryn Marino of Warren, RI, We:lIesley College; Kevin Roy, Westport, U.S. Air Force Academy; Matthew Tracy, Fall River, Vassar College. AP Scholars are: Connolly graduates Lauren Macl; of Fall River, attending the University of Notre Dame; Sarah Thiboutot, Tiverton, R I, Vassar College; and Joshua Uebelherr, Portsmouth, University of Colorado- Boulder. Bishop Stang High School graduates Matthew Johnson of Pocasset, West Point Military Academy; Amal1da Lima of Wareham, Yale University. Coyle-Cassidy High School graduates Linda Cabral of Taunton, St. Anselm College; Samantha Hammond, Middleboro, University of Massachusetts-Amherst. About 10 percent of the nation's graduating seniors take one or more AP examinations after completing challenging college-level courses in high school. Most colleges and universities award credit andlor advanced placement for high exam grades. Only about 12 percent of the 459,000 students who took this year's exams merited recognition as AP Scholars.
Bishop Feehan lligh ATTLEBORO - More than 50 seniors assisted in leading the recent annual Freshman Retreat Day, themed "Jesus and Me." Students had the opportunity to reflect on the topics of identity, maturity and growth, adjustments and risk, and response to God's call to holim:ss. Seniors facilitated small group discussions with "the freshmen. Faculty members Christopher Grant .and Amy Carl~es gave presentations on identity and self-acceptance. Campus ministers Kathy Legg and Susan Collamati coordinated the day's activities with the assistance of the seven freshman homeroom teachers. Five students accompanied chaplai:n Father David Costa to the de9ication and blessing of Hope House, t.he residence for persons with AIDS sponsored by Saint Anne's Hospital, Fall River. Feehan students and faculty donated $500 to help furnish a room in the house. Massachusetts Congressman Peter Blute spoke to members of the Feehan debate team recently about this . year's national high school debate topic, "Resolved: that the United States government should substantia:ny strengthen the regulation of immigration to the United States." The debate team also elected as 1994-95 officers pre,ident Abigail Swain, vice president Sharon Dwyer, secretary Danielle Szelag and treasurer Mari:ia Cure. New officers of the National Latin Honor Society are president Timothy Flanagan, vice president Jarrod Gingras, secretary Stephanie Bliss and treasurer Ann Buote. Chemistry teacher Joan Lacroix recently attended the 13th Biennial Conference on Chemical Education and the workshop Operation Progress III at Hucknell University in Lewisburg, PA. Funded by the National Scien,:e Foundation and the American Chemical Society, Oper.a~ tion Progress will continue with followup workshops in 1995.
Bishops tell youth, "Make a difference!"
By Mick Conway
If we were to try to measure the fallout from domestic violence, we would have our work cut out for us. The residual effects of abusive behavior in the homl~ would prove to be immeasurable. Kids are especially vulnerable to the horror of dome:stic violence. They are the helpl(:ss victims of adult actions that arc destructive to the body and mi::1d of anotHer human being. Physical assault, verbal abuse, sexual abuse or other forms of violence arc frightening experiences to witness or hear. The police may be called to intervene in a home where domestic violence is raging. Having law enforcement officers arrive with lights flashing and sirens howling may in itself be a traumatic experience for kids. The impact of witnessing parents being forcibly removed from the home must be a terrible scene for children, even though they may be grateful for a halt to the madness. Consider how the victims of battering must feel. Degraded. humiliated, angry, vengeful. hurt. If the battering has been going on for a while, add "hopeless" to·the list. The kids who w:,tncss or hear the assault have feelings similar to those experienced by the victim. They are frightened and helpless in this hellish scene. Can you imagine the emotional shock such a situation would provoke? Alcohol or other drugs are often directly tied in with domestic violence. They may cause the perpe-
trator of the violence to lose control and be violent. Yet studies show that even when alcohol is removed from a disruptive home, violence may continue there. But whatever the circumstances, there is help available. Batterers' programs attempt to rehabilitate those who physically attack a spouse. Most mental health centers offer such remedial programs. Offenders are often ordered by the courts to participate in them as a condition for their release from jail. As for the victims, they are not easily healed. but it can be done. The process of recovery starts with counseling. Individual and group therapy are part of most recovery programs. They offer adults and kids a safe place to speak their feelings and to meet other victims of violence. Another avenue of recovery from domestic violence ,is what I call relentless physical and spiritual self-care. This means care of one's own physical needs through nutrition, rest and exercise, and a solid spiritual connection with God. the greatest healer of all. Spiritual and physical self-care will help. bring about the emotional stability needed for the return to mental health. Domestic violence is an evil that is loose in our world. Public awareness of the problem and all its consequences may help eradicate, or at least reduce, this destructive activity. Whatever it takes to stem the tide of this misery will be worth the cost.
WASHINGTON (eNS) - To mark World Youth Daya bishops' committee urged U.S. Catholic youth to follow Jesus. "Make a difference in the world today. You can make a difference!" the bishops said. They urged young people searching for their place in the world to keep a strong connection with their family as a source of nourishment and love and with their parish as a base of "wisdom, direction and support." World Youth Day is an annual Catholic celebration, with bishops' conferences setting dates for local observances. The bishops' 1,800-word "Message to Youth" had as its theme a quote from the Gospel of John: "As the Father has sent me, so am [ sending you." "In you we see the face of God," the message said. "You are the young church of today and our hope of the future." Asking youths to examine who they are, the bishops said, "You are made in the image and likeness of God. Youareloved byGodand others!" They expressed sympathy for the many challenges and pressures teenagers face today. They urged them to develop their moral and religious values with an awareness that "God loves you unconditionally" and that he "invites you to discover the meaning of life centered in Jesus Christ." The message cited the family and the parish as "two communities which can help you through life." Friends also play an important role, they said: "A true friend is willing to challenge you to be a person of integrity." "You can make a difference now and some of you already do - at home, in school, with your friends and at after-school jobs," the bishops said. They urged young people to
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ANN~, ':~":':".: '.:' '." rhe pansh IS InitiatIng ExpOSitIOn of the Blessed Sacrament each Monday following II :30 a.m. Mass until evening prayer and Benediction at 6 p. m. A Mass for families expecting a new baby has been rescheduled to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 27. Reservations should be made by Nov. 22 with the rectory, 674-5651 or Marie Galego, 675-7062. STONEHILL COLI EGE N. EASTON ", Rev. John Lanci, CSc. will give a free lecture on "The Church's One Foundation" at 7 p.m. Nov. 9, at Alumni Hall on the college campus. Stonehill alumnus William k "B . C on. k '75 , WI'11' spea " on I . oSnla: h' Th e F orgotten I ssue, re atIng IS experiencesasaseven-month volunteer with Doctors Without Borders in Bosnia, 4 p.m. Nov. 9, Room 105. Martin Institute. Information: 230-1120. ST. DOMINIC, SWANSEA Rosary prayed 20 minutes before 7 a.m. daily Mass; on Tuesdays at noon a IS-decade rosary is prayed. CATHOLIC NURSES CAPE-ISLANDS ' . MeetIng 7 p.m. Nov. 16, St. Anthony's church hall, Falmouth. Marion Desrosiers will speak on pro-life and a discussion will follow. All Catholic nurses welcome. Further information: 382-8264. ST. FRANCIS OF PEACE FRATERNITY, W. HARWICH Meeting 2 p.m. Nov. 13 at Holy Trinity Church. W. Harwich, with Mass after which Father Edward Healey, chaplain at Cape Cod Hospital, will be professed as a Secular Franciscan. Pro-life rosary will precede Mass at I:30 p.m. All welcome. Information: Dorothy Williams, 394-4094. SACRED HEART, N. ATTLEBORO Concert featuring Gospel music, hymns and classic favorites 7:30 tonight, church.
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UP The prayer group which formerly met at St. Dominic's parish, Swansea, is now meeting at 7 p. m. each Wednesday at St. Patrick's parish, Fall River. All are welcome. O.L. MT. CARMEL, NB Mass for deceased Vincentians will be offered at 6:30 p.m. Nov. to by Rev. Henry Arruda, pastor, and spiritual director of the New Bedford V.incentian district. A me.'1?0rial pyx WIll be.prese!1 ted to families of deceased VIncentlans. CHRIST THE KING, MASHPEE All welcome at lecture on ,~uthanasla by Dr. Joseph Stanto.n, father of the New England pro-life move. h me nt, " 3 :30 p.m. N ov. 13 , pans hall ST: ANTHONY OF DESERT, FR Father Nicholas of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart will speak on the importance of perpetual adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at 4 p.m. Mass Nov. 5 and 8:30 and II a.m. Masses Nov. 6. All welcome. CATHO~IC WOMAN'S CLUB, FR ReceptIOn for new members 7:30 p.m. ~ov. 8, Holy Name Scho~l, Fall RI.ver. The Joyful Sounds Will entertaIn. VINCENTIANS, TAUNTON Mass for beatification of Frederic Ozanam and for deceased Vincentians 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7, Holy Rosary Church, Taunton. A meeting will follow. A Thanksgiving Day Mass is scheduled for 9 a.m. Nov. 24 at St. Peter's Church, Dighton. ST, MARY, FAIRHAVEN All welcome at "Power of Love" parents' support group at parish meeting room 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. each Thursday. CATHOLIC WOMAN'S CLUB, NB Men's Guest Night will be held at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Wamsutta Club, New Bedford, with entertainment by the Harpoon Harmonizers. The executive board will meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 16 at St. Lawrence Rectory, 110 Summer St.
FATHER SVETOZAR Karljevic, OFM, since 1982 a spiritual guide for Englishspeaki ng pilgrims visiting Medjugorje, will celebrate Mass and speak at Our Lady of Victory Church, Centerville, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8. Guardian of the Franciscan monastery at Siroki Brijeg, Father Svet, as he is known, ministers to pilgrims, encouraging them to take the Medjugorje message home in their hearts and keep it alive in their daily living. . Also on a U.S. V1Sl.t is Tatiana, Croatia's foremost singer, who will perform songs from her homeland.
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DIOCE·SAN O'BSERVANCE
OF NATIONAL MIGRATION WEEK Internrtional Year of the' Family
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1994
Bishop Connolly High School Elsbree Street • Fall River, Massachusetts
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BISHOP SEAN OIMALLEY, O.F.M. Cap. CELEBRANT AND HOMILIST FOIJ..LOWED BY PASTRY SOCIAL & ETHNIC ENTERTAINMENT liTHE CHURCH IS A HOME AND A FAMILY FOR EVERYONE" (Familiaris Consortia #85)