Prying with John Paul II MARCH General: For the ecclesiastical organisations and groups engaged in social action that in their testimony they may proclaim strongly and consistently the Gospel of love. Missionary: That the peoples of the African ;fitment, receiving with a generous heart :ne Gospel's message of truth and liberation, may dedicate themselves actively to promoting reconciliation and solidarity.
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THIS WEEK PARISHES COME TO THE FORE.... Armadale turns Coolgardie Pillar of Fire: on its three day celebrates a Whitfords unveils parish retreat centenary a new tabernacle - Page - Page 9 - Page 8
Middle East peace plea By John Thavis VAI1CAN CITY (CNS) - During the worst violence between Palestinians and Israelis in 20 years. church leaders urged leaders of both sides to return immediately to the negotiation table and break the cycle of bloody attacks. Catholic institutions and parishes were caught in the crossfire of the violence, which left more than 100 Palestinians and 50 Israelis dead in the first 10 days of March. An Israeli missile hit the churchrun Bethlehem University, and other shells struck a parish school In the city. At the Vatican. Pope John Paul II called for an immediate cease-fire and respect for international law in the embattled region. Speaking on March 3. he said the news from Jerusalem had deeply saddened him. "The violence, death and reprisal can only push civilian populations. whether Israeli or Palestinian. toward desperation and hatred. May an immediate cease-fire, together with a renewed sense of humanity and the respect of international law. silence the weapons and allow peace to be heard in the region," he said. On March 9, the heads of
An Israeli policeman searches a bomb site near the home of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon in Jerusalem Palestinian suicide bomber killed 11 and wounded 50 at a Jerusalem cafe in the worst violence in 20 years.
churches in Jerusalem issued a similar appeal in a letter titled, "A Call to All the People of the Holy Land." It expressed deep concern
over the spiralling violence and called on "everyone to take the appropriate measures to stop further massacres or tragedies for
our two peoples." Latin Patriarch Michel Sabbah and the Franciscan custodian of the Holy Land. Father Giovanni Battistelli, were
among the 13 signatories of the letter. "We deplore the increase of the injured people because of killing, shelling, bombarding and incursion. We ask: Is this the future that we all want for our children?" the church leaders said. The key to a just peace is in the hands of both the Israelis and Palestinians, they said. "War, shelling and destruction will not bring justice and security; rather it will intensify hatred and bitterness," said the letter. It called on Israel to stop using heavy weaponry and urged the Palestinians to end all violent response. At Bethlehem University on the night of March 8. an Israeli guided missile broke through a stoneclad reinforced concrete wall and blasted out windows on two floors, damaging two classrooms. said a press release from the university. No one was injured. The university rector, Christian Brother Vincent Malham. called for pressure to be put on Israel to withdraw its forces immediately from all Palestinian territories and called for international intervention to help the two sides return to the negotiating table. Continued - Page 2
Mandurah students Kenyan Mercy missi By Neil Smith
out home visits, organise sporting tournaments, proSeven students and three duce a drama and act as staff from the Mandurah Catholic College are travel- general helpers and carers ling to Kenya next month to with the nuns. They will be work among the poor with billeted with Kenyan famithe Irish Sisters of Mercy lies. Even the trip to Kenya is an and the Danish. DKA sisters. The students will work in adventure. With no direct the shantytown slums of flights available, they need Kenya's capital, Nairobi to fly to Mauritius, transiting from April 19 to May 12. there for two days, before flyThey will come face-to- ing on to Nairobi. As part of face with sufferers of AIDS, their preparation they have tuberculosis and a myriad attended lectures by experts of other health problems i that face Third World coun- n the physical and pastoral Some of the Mandurah Catholic College team to visit Nairobi next month study an atlas of east Africa. They are, from left, Hialeah Feamhead, Abby Johansen, Sister Katherine Kettries. The students are aged care of AIDS sufferers. tle, Jenna Wooltorton, Matthew Snowden and Mrs Jo Neagle. Photo Ned Snwth from 15 to 18. and will carry Confirmed - Page 2
A Shepherd speaks Bishop Holohan of Bunbury spoke at Masses last weekend to congregations of parishes where a priest has been charged. - Page 11
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