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to the senior
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members
Many
of our guests were alone in this world without family or friends. While dessert was being served, one of our guests rose to express her appreciation. I will never forget her words: "Don't go looking for Jesus in a tomb. He ain't there. He is right here with us in this room." One does not have to be a Christian to
admire Jesus.
Many
non-Christians believe Him to be a hero. They often quote His words to support the cause they champion, especially His teaching concerning peace and justice. But, they do not accept His claim to be the Son of God. For them, Jesus, like many great leaders in this world, is dead, while His words live on. Unfortunately, some Christians also look for Him among the dead. They fail to
understand that He lives and can be in those around us.
found
We
will discover Jesus if
with "eyeÂŁ of
faith,"
for
we seek Him
He
appears
in
many disguises. Jesus is that homeless man or woman on the street corner. He is the elderly person next door who lacks
the strength to r-alk to the grocery store or visit the doctor. He is the single parent
who feels very much alone in trying to be both mother and father to his or her child. He lives in those whom society brands a social outcast. He can be found in every hospital and nursing home. He is husband and wife, son and daughter in every home. He is everywhere love needs to be! During the forty days of Lent, we walked beside Jesus on His journey towards Calvary. Holy Week invites us to be with Jesus in the upper room where He gives us Himself in the Eucharist as a lasting memorial of love. Good Friday bids us to celebrate that price
Photo Illustration by Juue Radcliffe
paid for
ing "with eyes of faith," we will find Him. this Easter discover us sharing His gifts of love and peace, especially with those most in need of these gifts.
May
God grant you and your loved ones a Blessed Easter!
Prayerfully in the Risen Lord,
The Most Reverend William G.
He
our sins. Easter rings with joy in His triumph over death. We cannot allow these days of special grace to end. Jesus has asked us to be witnesses to His triumph over the death. Again, if we look for Him among the liv-
Curlin, Bishop of Charlotte
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amendments to the draft went to the pope. Indian archbishop calls attacks on Catholics an 'opportunity' The Agra AGRA, India (CNS)
to add last
before
June
— The
Archdiocese in northern India witnessed attacks on missionaries that its archbishop considers a challenge
Francesco Archbishop June. Tamburrino, secretary of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments, said the revised "General
Roman
Three of the four attacks reported March 31 -April 11 were on priests and nuns associated with
for dialogue.
schools.
Missal" will
News, an Asian church news agency based in Thailand. Archbishop Vincent Concessao of Agra told UCA
Holy Thursday, which marks the institution of the Eu-
News
April 1 1 that the attacks posed "an opportunity for us to come out and tell what we are doing and why." He
charist at the Last Supper.
Anglican, Catholic bishops to in
Canada
May
in
(CNS)
— Thirty
Anglican and Roman Catholic bishops will meet near Toronto in May to review the progress in their 30 years of ecumenical dialogue. "This high-level meeting is happening at a time when Anglicans and Roman Catholics around the world are exploring the possibilities for further steps toward visible unity," said a April 17 Vatican statement. The May 14-20 meeting at the Queen of Apostles Renewal Center in Mississauga will be led by Anglican Archbishop George Carey of Canterbury, primate of the worldwide Anglican Communion, and Cardinal Edward Cassidy, president of the Pontifical I. Council for Promoting Christian Unity.
said he
CNS
restoration project revealing cleaner, brighter sculptures on the centuries-
Vatican asked to declare Chinese patriotic church in schism In a VATICAN CITY (CNS)
der 18 from even voluntarily enlisting in the armed services. "In many cases, it is difficult to recognize a truly
letter to top Vatican officials, the
voluntary and free decision," said Archbishop Giuseppe Bertello, the Vatican's permanent observer to the
—
Chinese Cardinal Ignatius Kung Pin-mei asked the Vatican to declare the Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association schismatic. "The CPA is not and cannot be Catho-
nephew of the
dation.
China's
human
rights violations, es-
pecially in the area of religious free-
dom. Boston Cardinal Bernard F. Law, chairman of the bishops' Committee on International Policy, stated the bishops' position in an April
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House members. Under a historic U.S. -China trade deal announced last November, the United States agreed to support China's long-sought membership in the World Trade Organization.
letter to
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April 21, 2000
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Most Reverend William G. Curlin
Catholic Patriotic Association was founded by and continues to be directed by China's communist
The Chinese
government. It elects its own bishops and spurns all ties with the Vatican. The Vatican press office would not comment on Kung's letter April 14. Vatican diplomat presses for law against kids enlisting
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minimum
—
ef-
draft age to
Vatican diplomat pressed for a broader law prohibiting children un18, a
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planner April
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24 CHARLOTTE The Alzheimer/ dementia group held at St. Gabriel Church, 3016 Providence Rd., is not meeting today but will meet on May 22 from 2-3:30 p.m. Call Suzanne Bach at (704) 376-4135 with any questions or concerns.
—
May 3-10 Annual pilgrimage with Knights of Malta to Lourdes
Arc Church, 919 Haywood
St.
— 7 pm Confirmation
Aloysius, Hickory
—
11 am 13 Diocesan Lay Ministry Graduation Mass
May
St. Gabriel,
Charlotte
St. Piux X and blessing of Pro-life monument
5
pm
and
Prime
Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, seeking "immediate action" to provide security to Christian schools.
Vatican to hold Easter
vigil
outdoors to accommodate crowds So VATICAN CITY (CNS) many pilgrims want to celebrate Easter with Pope John Paul II that the
Confirmation,
All are invited to at St.
Joan of Rd., to-
night at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served after the Mass. Call the church office at (828)
252-3151 for
CHARLOTTE
—
Vatican has decided to hold the April 22 evening Easter vigil Mass in St. Peter's Square. The Mass, which will begin at 8 p.m. with the blessing of fire and a procession with the Easter candle, usually is held inside St. Peter's Basilica. St. Peter's Basilica
holds about 8,000 people seated. The piazza, when filled with chairs, can
accommodate five times as many. Peruvian bishops urge calm amid post-election tensions Peruvian LIMA, Peru (CNS) bishops renewed their call to avoid violence amid tensions following the
—
country's presidential election. "This is the moment for serenity, respect and
confidence in the law," said Archbishop Juan Cipriani Thorne of Lima. The president of the Peruvian bishops' conference, Archbishop Luis Bambaren Gastelumendi, said the Peruvian
population showed a "great level of civility and respect for the democratic system." "This respect must be kept," Archbishop Bambaren added.
For more informa-
tion or for babysitting arrangements,
Mass
12
a letter to federal
at 7:30 p.m. tonight.
Diocesan
attend a healing
May
— Pope
John Paul II is likely to travel to Noumea, New Caledonia, in the weeks following Easter 2001 to present a major document on church life in Oceania, prelates from the region said. A draft, prepared in the wake of the 1998 Synod of Bishops for Oceania, was virtually complete, said Cardinal Thomas Williams of
27 ASHEVILLE
published
wrote
state officials, including Indian
—
old church.
lic
—
photo by Martin Lueders
Refurbished Notre Dame Cathedral Gargoyles high up on Notre Dame Cathedral peer over the city of Paris. The facade and roof of the gothic cathedral have undergone a five-year
bishops oppose giving China permanent normal trade relations The WASHINGTON (CNS) U.S. bishops are urging members of U.S.
ver-
UCA
will be dated April 20,
meet
They were manhandled,
bally abused and threatened, reported
be released around Pentecost, June 1 1 The archbishop said the instruction
VATICAN CITY
it
—
Vatican plans to publish updated instructions for celebrating the Mass when it releases the third Latin edition of the Roman Missal in early
Instruction of the
2000
Brief
new general
Vatican to publish instruction
The World
details.
Our Lady of Assumption Church, 4207 Shamrock Dr., is sponsoring a presentation on the death penalty and how it works within our legal system by James P. Cooney III, a local attorney. A question and answer period and light refreshments will follow the presentation, beginning
call
Betty Leone at (704) 334-6553.
28 HIGH POINT
— To
benefit the
residents of Maryfield Nursing Home, the Volunteers of Maryfield are having their annual yard sale today
and
to-
morrow
April 29 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Providence Place, 1701 Westchester Dr., in the old Westchester Mall in the
Lerner Shop. Donations are being accepted until April 26, and tax deduction acknowledgements are being
For more information, call Dot Hockett at (336) 886-2444 or (336) 869-8186 or Sarah Shelton at (336) 886-2444 or (336) 454-2864. The third annual 29 BOONE golf tournament, Spring" into "Swing sponsored by the Pi Sigma Epsilon service club from Appalachian State University, is taking place today at the Boone Golf Club, 433 Fairway Dr. The round, breakfast, lunch and a gift are included in the package, and the proceeds will benefit the Ivette
given.
—
2000
April 21,
Around the Diocese
Catholic mayor, marchers want end to debate over Confederate flag By JORDAN MCMORROUGH The New Catholic Miscellany
COLUMBIA,
(CNS) — The
S.C.
vast majority of South Carolinians support moving the Confederate flag
from atop South Carolina's Statehouse, yet the Legislature has failed to act, Charleston's Catholic mayor told a rally in
Columbia April 6. throng of people converged at the Statehouse for the rally, which
A
marked the conclusion of a five-day, 120-mile trek led by
Mayor Joseph
effort
it
historical
was a
heritage,
those
stay
where
zens of South Carolina want an immediate end to the Con-
a solution that represents the sentiments
who
and
of the parties that disagree about the meaning of the flag over the state Capi-
its
cultural
tol,"
-
feel the flag
in this
of the Legislature,
according to march organizers.
who feel the flag does not represent them,"
and
he added.
not the next."
In his remarks, Riley, a parishioner at the Cathedral of
"Now
is
the time for a solu-
not tomorrow of Bishop of Charlestonthe Legislature, and St. John the Baptist not the next." in Charleston, "Get in Step" ofshared a threatening letter he reficials noted the event drew thouceived prior to the event, which necessands of participants along the way sitated the wearing of a bulletproof some for a few minutes and others vest throughout the march as well as for an entire day. Church groups a beefed-up security presence for came by the busloads, as did school marchers. groups.
— Bishop Robert
tion,
J.
—
Baker,
in this session
—
The anonymous
letter writer told
mayor that if he marched with blacks through Calhoun County south of Columbia, "I will put you in my gun sights." "Ladies and gentlemen," Riley the
not his heritage, that
said, "that is
is
his hate."
Opponents of the flag see it as a vestige of hatred and slavery and want it removed from the Statehouse dome. Supporters see the banner as a Rubio Fund,
a 19-year-old St. Eliza-
beth Church parishioner suffering from leukemia. For time and details, call Karen James at (828) 297-4084.
—A
30 CHARLOTTE guage Mass
Polish lan-
being offered tonight at 6 Church, 3635 Park Rd. Father Roch Drozdzik is hearing con-
p.m. at St.
is
Ann
fessions after Mass, and there is a reception in the activity center also after Mass. Call the church office for more
information at (704) 523-4641.
One morning found four of South Carolina's top university athletic coaches joining Riley at the front of the line University of South Carolina football coach Lou Holtz and bas-
—
ketball coach Eddie Fogler, along
with Clemson football coach Tommy Bowden and basketball coach Larry Shyatt. Others who joined in the final leg
invited to participate in
Mass, the rosary and chaplet, followed by refreshments. For more information, call the church office at (828) 686-3243.
WADESBORO
—
Sacred
Heart
Church, 205 Rutherford St., is having an "afternoon of song, praise and fellowship" today at 4 p.m., featuring
Theodore Carr, mayor of Morven, the Cason Trio from Charlotte, the Voices of
Harmony from
Lilesville,
the Notes of
North Carolina
at Chapel Hill? chose to go to UNC. "It was really a tough decision, but I think I made the right one," he said. "I'm so
He
my friends are filling out scholarship applications to see what they can get. I'm so happy I don't have to worry about that stuff anymore."
One thing
Dan Folliard
that factored into
Folliard's decision
was the fact that currently a junior at UNC. He also mentioned the atmosphere of the campus when he went there for final interviews last fall, just his brother
when
Morehead Foundation.
He was
able to visit his brother's before his interviews. "That helped me relax," he said. "All my interviews
dorm room and play video games
smoothly.
Nothing
wrong." This year was the the
first
Morehead competition
went
time that
did not in-
clude local interviews, Folliard said. Instead, nominees wrote essays and listed their extracurricular activities and sent that directly to the screening
Hill.
Folliard doesn't plan to play too many video games once he arrives at UNC. "I'm not one to stay in my room
and study or play games too much," said. He is considering a major in
the leaves were starting to
change colors and fall off the trees. "The scenery was breathtaking," he said. "They really spoiled us in the finals weekend." His room and food at the Carolina Inn were paid for by the
went
Chapel
is
he
international affairs or foreign relations. He also talked about volunteering at the Newman Catholic Student
,
Center
in
Chapel
Hill,
where
his
brother just received an internship for next year to work as program director.
He ways
plans to get involved in other as well. He had thought he
might try out
for the wrestling team, but he injured his knee during high school wrestling this year and wasn't able to finish the season, and he thinks that the injury may prevent
him from participating in the future. Tina Swaney, youth minister at St.
Philip the Apostle, said that is not the type to let injuries
Folliard
Praise, St. James Church Choir and Sacred Heart Church's children's choir and
attendants. For reservations, call Doris Reinhardt at (704) 552-2026 or
McGuinness High
Father Mauricio West, vicar general and chancellor. The theme for the program, being held in Madonna Hall, is "Stepping into the New Millennium." Call the church office at (704) 694-5183 or (910) 582-0207 for further details.
Anne Kenney at (704) 552-0376. 5 HICKORY There is a Marriage Encounter Weekend happening this
place tonight at 6:30 p.m.
CONFEDERATE FLAG,
page
May 3 CHARLOTTE — The support group tonight at St. Gabriel Church, 3016 Providence Rd., after the Wednesday
is
Statesville, had a problem that many high school seniors would like to have. Should he accept an appointment to West Point, an appointment to the Naval Academy or a Morehead Scholarship to the University of
9
See
Margaret Mary
p.m. Everyone
Folliard, a
get him down. "He's a real neat kid,"
Church, 102 Andrew Place, is celebrating Divine Mercy Sunday today at 2
St.
TROUTMAN — Dan
high school senior at South Iredell High School and a member of St. Philip the Apostle Church in
committee in Chapel Hill. Folliard then had his regional interview in Greensboro before the finals in
for those living with cancer and their caretakers is having its monthly meeting
—
SWANNANOA
SIGMON
Correspondent
lucky. All
"There are those who value the flag for its historical and cultural heritage, and there are those
session
federate flag debate,"
the bishop said
in a statement.
time for a solution, not
tomorrow
By ELLEN NEERINCX
blisters, and groups of protesters along the way. About 2,000 people walked the final leg, including Charleston Bishop Robert J. Baker. "It is time to reconcile and to find
does not represent them," he added. "Now is the
that the citi-
Morehead Scholarship
it is.
Riley started the walk April 2 with about 600 people. Marchers braved rain, rough roads,
and there are
who
St. Philip's parishioner earns
Mayor
value the flag for
"grass-roots initiative to let the South Carolina Legislature
know
that
"There are those
P.
Riley to call for action on the issue.
The
symbol of Southern heritage that honors Confederate dead and demand
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night dinner.
The group
is
gathering in
the ministry center on the third floor. For more information, call Bob Poffenberger at (704) 553-7000 or Eileen Correll at (704) 362-5047, Ext. 27
4 CHARLOTTE
— The
—
weekend
at the Catholic
the
home
school association,
is
taking
The theme is
"Celebrating 40 Years of Catholic High School Education," and the event features a silent auction, food, a live
marriages and to enhance communication and spirituality within their marriages. For information, contact Kevin
and Theresa Williams at (704) 3740973, and for registration, call Tom and Emilie Sandin at (336) 274-4424
6 CHARLOTTE
— Room
Catholic-sponsored
home
at the Inn, a
for
unwed
mothers providing a structured and supportive environment for pregnant women, is holding its annual "Walk for Life" this morning from 10 a.m.- 12 noon at Charlotte Catholic High
WINSTON-SALEM
for
School, 1730 Link Rd., annual fund-raiser, sponsored by
auction and a cash
door prizes and
on hand
page
as a time for couples to enrich their
solo or with a group, contact Christine Lively at (704) 521-2774.
a raffle are
MOREHEAD,
Conference Center, 1551 Trinity Lane. This serves
Vincent de Paul Church Women's Guild is having a spring card party tonight from 7:3010:30 p.m. in the church activity center at 6828 Old Reid Rd. Refreshments, St.
See
School, 7702 Pineville-Matthews Rd. If interested in participating in the walk
—
The Bishop
raffle.
For
details,
Eddie Mitchell at (336) 725-4248 or Jamie McAleer at (336) 777-0217 call
—
7 CHARLOTTE St. Vincent de Paul Church, 6828 Old Reid Rd., is having its 48th Semi-Annual InternaFamily Rosary Day at 3 p.m. with Legionaries of Christ Father Peter Devereux from tional
this afternoon,
Atlanta, Ga., as the speaker for the event The day includes a procession, a homily, the rosary, hymns and Bene-
For more information, call Kathleen Potter at (704) 366-5127 or the church office at (704) 554-7088. diction.
Please submit notices of events for the Diocesan Planner at least 10 days prior to publication date.
4
April 21,
The Catholic News & Herald
4
Program sends fresh By
M. PRICE Staff Writer
CHARLOTTE
Suzanne
Bach's learned to respect and cherish the elderly from her childhood in a small German Catholic community
made up of her
older family
what takes place
CRISM
members
impaired. is
spear-
heading an information session on May 6 for caregivers and
who
those
mem-
bers or friends
whose
memories are
is
members suffrom fering
not the
their loved
"With something
location
is
Alzheimer's, many feel embarrassed because their loved one is not the same anyexplained more," Bach. "The Church is
a good
because of the
certain level of trust
a
people feel for
it."
good location be-
cause of the certain level of trust people
— Suzanne Bach
feel for
it."
The
specializing in the lespite,
gal ramifications after a diagnosis of Alzheimer's, Henry Bostick, the new-
as
difficult
as
one
same anymore
The Church
slip-
ping away.
adult day re-
state-regulated program,
a
serves as a place for the memory-impaired to go to participate in activities and for the caregivers to have some time for themselves, said Bach. "The
est director of the Alzheimer's Association in Charlotte, and Bach herself,
the director of the Shining Stars Adult Day Respite, held weekly at St.
day respite
is
a little jewel because
it
helps the care receiver to get out of the home and interact in a safe social setting with people who are trained to
Gabriel Church in Charlotte. "TVie AAzHeimer-'s Information I ) a v is being held at Providence United Methodist Church, across from St. Gabriel Church, from 9:30 a.m.-12:15
work with them," continued Bach, who has a master's of human develop-
St. Phillip parishioner
many
rote prayers
songs though suffering from
memory
loss.
2:00-3:30
those family
many feel embarrassed
family
Alzheimer's Disease or dementia, featuring local panelists, Dr. Fred Allen, a Bill neurologist, Claytor, an attorney
month from
so
learned as children," said Bach, in reference to someone in the group who remembered the words to several
Shining Stars
at the
are lucky as Catholics be-
we have
and song committed to memory, and we can recite those prayers and songs
To
are faced with the day-today task of caring for
as Alzheimer's,
because
"We cause
p.m., also at St. Gabriel Church, for
"With something as difficult
Bach
Monday
of the
or
Elder Ministry and now, with her work with the memory-
through the minds of afflicted elderly
Adult Day Respite sessions. Shining Stars grew out of the support group, held on the fourth
and other elderly people who were a part of her life. She carried this reith her throughout her life as spect she served as the former diocesan director of
air
p.m. and will be a time for caretakers to learn the latest information about the disease and for those with Alzheimer's to experience a little of
ALESHA
—
2000
Around the Diocese
COURTESY PHOTO
Suzanne Bach, director of Shining Stars Adult Day Respite, far right, stands with Nancy Groover, program director, back center, and several people involved with the program, designed for those suffering from Alzheimer's or dementia. Left to right are Juni Bannin, Helene Russell, Rosa Coiro and Lena Gabriel.
ment and learning
site for the May 6 information day. Associate Pastor Rev. Mr. Bill Jeffries, one of the ministers at St. Gabriel's neighbor church, had taken a notice
program and thought that it would work well with several in his with dealing congregation to the
Alzheimer's and dementia.
in counseling..
people who participate in the activities can still take care of most of their functions because the caregivers can drop them off for the day's activi-
The
"It
crafts
hard for families to deal all
that confu-
do shine," Bach said of the name of the program. "I see sion, these people
them
from 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m., which include reminiscing activities, physiand
is
with, but underneath
ties
cal chair exercises, arts
help with the Shining Stars
program, Bach went in search of funding and received a positive response from United Way. The grant will also help with the newly established program in place at Providence United Methodist Church, the host
as a blessing."
information about Shining
For more
and
Stars Adult
work with the pre-kindergartert children from Cradle, St. Gabriel's early childhood program. Bach added that the group does something spiritual every day from Bible readings to Stations of the Cross and sing-a-longs, which adds an element on which other such programs do not
occasional
Day
Respite,
the monthly
support group and the upcoming Alzheimer's Information Day, contact Suzanne Bach at (704) 3 76-4135. Contact Staff Writer Alesha
M.
Price by calling (704) 370-3354 or email amprice@charlottediocese.org.
focus, explained Bach.
earns Morehead Scholarship,
from page 3
she said. "He's the type that can take
teaches the first-grade faith formation
church, doing the readings, the
member
just about anything and deal with
class at St. Philip the Apostle,
along with Katie Swaney, her daughter. "They do a great job," said Swaney. "There are not a lot of kids who will get up every Sunday morning to
responsorial, the petitions, the usher-
ior Jaycees.
ing and the bringing in of the gifts. "Several people made a point to tell me what a great job they did," she
Folliard said that Father Peter Fitzgibbons, pastor at St. Philip the
Apostle and a former army chaplain,
said.
wanted him
and make the best of
it.
He
it
has a
positive attitude."
Swaney
talked about also involvement at the church. "He's always been an active part of our youth group," she said. "He's always been a leader, mainly by exFolliard's
Swaney said that there were about 20 children in the class, and that the class continued to grow. She also said that the class recently took
ample," she said.
In addition to being involved with the youth group, Folliard
its
turn leading a Sunday
Mass
at the
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normal role and reconnect with their inner child," said Sandra Breakfield, director of Elder Ministry. "They come together on common ground to
Staff Writer
—
HICKORY Hundreds of years of living were represented through smiles that shone through the rainy, blustery day during the Spring Fling for seniors
March
renew their faith and get reacquainted with friends." Breakfield enlisted the help of
13 at the Catholic
Conference Center. Many seniors several elderly men and women from from all points of the western half of around the diocese to serve as this North Carolina year's Spring Fling braved the weather team. This was and traveled on "This gives me a good Helen and Tom charter and school Gassen's first time outlook on life, and as an buses and in cars to on the committee. join together for a older person, you have to "This is critical for day of games, demenjoy life now because you seniors because of onstrations and an fellowship and simdon't know how many more all-around pleasant ply getting out and time. years you have. This also moving around," "It is nice to get said Mrs. Gassen, makes you appreciate out and see other who teaches tai chi in Catholics from my your religion more." her spare time. "This parish and other can bring some parishes," said Marie Marie Isley people to life, and we Isley from St. Mary need more activities Church in Greensfor senior citizens." boro. "This gives me a good outlook After the morning group presenon life, and as an older person, you tation from Mika Magic, a magician, have to enjoy life now because you the seniors had their pick of several'
—
don't
know how many more
years
you have. This also makes you appreciate your religion more."
Nearly 300 elderly men and
women from approximately 30 parishes attended the annual event, sponsored by Catholic Social Services Elder Ministry. "Spring Fling is a day filled with fun and activities and is a time for elders to step out of the
afternoon activities including: blood pressure and pulse checks, arts and crafts,
where attendants made minia-
ture cloth angels, bingo, professional massages in the "chairway to heaven," line dancing from J.N. and
Company, and
a presentation about edible flowers from Rachel Sigmon.
Lisa Bruen, a licensed massage therapist from Carolina Myotherapy Clinic, talked about the importance of
massage therapy especially for seniors. "For elderly people that do not receive touch or one-on-one contact anymore, massage brings them comfort and helps with bodily and emotional systems and lets them know they are not forgotten," explained
A Spring Fling participant happily and bravely struggles with the Electric Slide during the line dancing portion, taught by J.N. and Company.
The fli
Bruen,
who,
along
with
Arc
Drumheller, helped to relax the eager people standing in line for the rare treat of personal massage.
became involved with herbs
"I
and edible flowers a few years before retirement in 1985," said Sigmon, who presented one of the more popular events among men and women. "If
my
you don't stay active as you grow older, you tend to lose something vital and important in your life," she continued.
Some of the participants decided to forgo the scheduled events and used the time to catch-up with friends, visit the center's chapel or sit
on the sofas and read. Edward O'Brien and a large group of fellow parishioners from Our Lady of Mercy Church in Winston-Salem sat around
do about things. There isn't much for us old-timers to do except watch TV, and this is a way for us to have a nice, casual time," said O'Brien. After the closing liturgy of the day, celebrated by Bishop Curlin, he and the audience were surprised by a large cake with candles in honor of his sixth anniversary as bishop of the
Diocese of Charlotte. "It was a good ending to a nice day of activities and fellowship, in spite of the rain," said
one participant. James Thompson traveled to the Catholic Center from St. Mary Church in Shelby and noted, "Events like this help keep me motivated and young, and a little change always helps. I meet people who can help me, and I can help someone else. You never get too old to learn."
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People
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Extend religious workers visas, cardinal asks Congress
—
A bill WASHINGTON (CNS) permanently extend a visa program for religious workers is critical
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CNS)
to to
many
African-American Catholics often
subcommittee. "The work of the Catholic Church in the United States would suffer dramatically without the assistance of nonminister religious workers," said Cardinal Maida in April 13 testimony to the House Judiciary subcommittee on immigration. The 5,000 visas approved annually for nonminister foreign church workers benefit more than half the U.S. dioceses, he said. The nuns, religious brothers and others given the visas
he recalled an assignment as a priest at a New Orleans parish that had a mixture of black and white families. Parishioners celebrated St.
cese,
young
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and
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work
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said the archdiocese is to make sure that school uni-
working
nor proselytizing,"
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to
spokeswoman
a
for the U.S. bishops'
Helen Alvare, director of planning and in-
pro-life efforts said April
12.
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uniforms."
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Pope to beatify two visionaries in Fatima in By
JOHN NORTON
ter Lucia dos Santos,
News Service CITY (CNS)
Catholic
VATICAN John Paul Portugal, in
— Pope
who had
in 1917, a
Vatican
the pope had agreed to
visions of con-
Archbishop Sepe also announced that the Fatima statue of Mary would be brought to the Vatican in October for a special ceremony entrusting the third Christian millennium to Mary's
official
firmed.
"The Holy Father accepted the
in-
vitation of the bishop of Fatima to hold the beatification ceremony of the
shepherd
children
directly
in
Fatima," Archbishop Crescenzio Sepe, secretary-general of the Vatican's jubilee committee, told Vatican Radio March 21. The pope will leave for Portugal May 12 and celebrate the beatifica-
Mass the following day Feast of Our Lady of Fatima tion
— — on
the
the shrine's esplanade, he said.
The announcement marked first
is a 93-year-old living in a Portuguese convent. Portugal's bishops, after visiting
the Vatican in November, said that make the trip.
May
herd children
Mary
nun
will travel to Fatima, to beatify two shep-
II
May
care.
Archbishop Sepe said that at the end of Mass Oct. 8 during the Jubilee for Bishops, the pope will lead an "act of entrustment" to Mary.
Pope John Paul has several times spoken of Our Lady of Fatima as a special protectress. He was shot and seriously wounded on her feast day in
1981, and a year later he paid a visit Fatima shrine to give thanks
to the
the
Vatican confirmation that the
pope would travel to Fatima to beatify Francisco and Jacinta Marto,
two of the three children who had Mary. The third child, Sis-
On the 10th anniversary of the shooting, he placed a fragment of the bullet that wounded him in the crown atop the Fatima statue of Mary, t for his survival.
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Sam Brownback,
Sen.
troduced award the Congressional Gold Medal to Pope John Paul II. Sixty-six senators have co-spon-
sored the
The pope "stands boldly as an ever-vigilant sign of contradiction to a culture that
darkened by the clouds of
is
bill.
"Though many people
see the
pope as an important statesman, diplomat and political figure, Pope John Paul II is much more than that," Brownback said April 13 on the Senate floor. "As spiritual leader to the world's 1 billion Catholics, the pope has commenced a great dialogue with modern culture, one that transcends the boundaries of political or economic ideology."
A House version of the bill was introduced in January. The pope "stands boldly as an ever-vigilant sign of contradiction to a culture that is darkened by the clouds of death," Brownback said. "In the face of this mounting storm, he has tirelessly proclaimed the need for a culture of life."
Brownback added, "He is a crusader against the offenses against human dignity that have transpired in the 20th century. More than any other single person this century, Pope John Paul II has worked to protect the rights of each individual.
As
well,
John Paul II has addressed almost every major question posed by the modern mind at the turn of the mil-
death," Brownback said. "In the
face of this mounting storm, he
has
need
—
proclaimed the
tirelessly
for a culture of life."
Sen.
Sam
April 30, 2000
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LATROBE,
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— We
Special to set out as
voyeurs of the future church. What we found comes as no surprise: We
We
good hands. We were driven by the prospect
are in
this edition,
it
The
Catholic
News & Herald
•
April 21, 2000
set out for a glimpse of the future church.
A couple month back, EditorJoann Keane and Associate Editor
of a historic number of priestly ordinations this coming June, when seven men will commit themselves in service to God and His people in the Diocese of Charlotte. But our story plans traveled well beyond our initial thoughts. As we mulled over the editorial direction of the seven.
life.
KEANE
We
Jimmy
Rostar met with Bishop Curlin, seeking counsel on how to best bring vocations to the pages of The Catholic News Herald. With 22 seminartans in formation for the Diocese of Charlotte, what could be placed in print to develop a picture ofwho and what these men are all about?
&
What we wish to share with you in this special section, Curlin
calls,
"a mosaic
is
what Bishop
ofseminary life."
As we prepare to celebrate new beginnings in Easter, let us introduce you to anotherform of new life in the stories of men offaith.
became more than just
—
We wanted to introduce all
of the 22 seminarians in formation for the Diocese of Charlotte. Moreover,
we wanted life in
As
practicality set in,
we
realized
the daunting task of 22 interviews, not to mention the logistical challenge posed by nearly half a dozen seminaries up and down the East Coast. Last
month, Associate Editor Jimmy Rostar and I hit the road. Destination: St. Vincent Archabbey and Seminary in Latrobe, Pa., with plans to meet with the largest coalition of seminarians studying at the same institution. In Pennsylvania, we found the
met
a man already immersed For the better part of a decade, he was a brother in a religious community. The fork in his faith journey brought him to the diocese to fulfill his desire to become a priest in service to Western North Carolina. The stories go on, poignant and honest, each unique. Every interview a new tile in this mosaic of faith. On the campus of St. Vincent Seminary, these men are learning in faith.
more than
to cut into a slice of daily
seminary.
We met a man who always had an inkling he wanted to be a priest. Though he joined the working class, he felt an emptiness. This void is filling now with the Holy Spirit.
—
mosaic not a cookie-cutter mold of a priestly man, but nine distinctively unique personalities. Nine diverse
men preparing
serve a diverse church, nine men, not unlike the rest of us, sharing some of the same challenges of daily life. Yet, one sacrament will
to
someday separate them from the
flock:
The sacrament of ordination. met a man who escaped the
We
religious persecution of a communist regime, only to be captured, returned,
imprisoned.
His
faith
journey
is
one
of near fatality. And while a second escape proved successful, his road to
freedom was blighted with horrendous obstacles. He survived on faith.
We
met
a
man
in his hands, or so
holding the world he thought. The
trappings of wealth and success, as it turns out, were but smoke and mirrors to his true calling.
We
met
a
man contemplating
marriage and coming to grips with the whisper that grew louder: God has other plans.
homiletics.
They
are find-
ing camaraderie in friendship and support that extends beyond the diocese in which they will serve. St. Vincent Seminary is the formative home for men from 16 dioceses. And while support comes from their brother seminarians, it is nurtured by a faculty and staff eager to
assist with theological quandaries and the intricacies of faith formation.
We met nine men in love with church.
And
the
while diversity was evident in their stories, the cohesive bond of this mosaic is irrefutable: Jesus, t
2 Special
to
The Catholic News & Herald
•
April 21
St.
A Metric of 6e.mint\>r
2000
,
Aloysius in Hickory.
More
signifi-
Rev. the
sees
church as a place for
be involved," says Brzoska. Father Thomas listened, encouraged his vocation and connected him with thenDirector of Vocations, Father Frank O'Rourke. "And the
and pressure, and
delphia, where, he says, Mass was much like a production line. Move 'em in, fill the parish, get ready for another Mass. It was a delivery of the sacraments, but there wasn't much life to it. He drifted away. When Brzoska's job transferred him to Newton, a small hamlet near Hickory a dozen years back, he got reacquainted with his faith. He found
volunteer
process went from there, and here I am, six
life
outside the
vironment.
years later," he says. In those intermediary years, he felt at
little
work en-
times as though he'd been plucked from his friends and family, and went through a natural
He became
involved in parish min-
and found relief and satisfaction in his
istries,
The
progression of 'what am But semiI doing here.'
efforts.
idea of priest-
hood and
a future
nary
of
mind. The thought of priesthood was dishis
as about quickly as it popped into his head. Dis-
missed
Dave Brzoska June 2000
Rev. Mr.
missed, but not forgot-
lifelong dream to serve: Christopher Roux From the age of five, Christopher Roux sensed he wanted to be a priest. "That was sort of always there, through grammar school, high school, dating and everything else," said Roux, now 36 and anticipating ordination by 2002. "I just somehow always knew." To be an instrument in the eucharistic mystery is what Roux looks most forward to in priesthood. "The greatest miracle on earth is when that bread and wine is transformed into the body and blood of Christ," he said. "To be used by God in that way is very aweinspiring."
Like many of his brother seminarians, Roux. entered the professional world after college, working as a youth ministry director, for a pediatric health project, and as an assistant director of human resources for a catering company. The calling to priesthood stayed strong, however, and Roux spent a year in college seminary. The youth ministry and health care experiences, he said, taught him much about evangelizing and helping people in need, while the human resource work fostered some of the management skills he'll need in parish life. "I think I can handle hiring a parish staff a lot easier than some of the human resources work," he said with a laugh. "They don't have to tend bar." in A couple of chance meetings with Bishop William G. Curlin influenced Roux to decide to addition to having family in the Carolinas pursue studies for the priesthood of the Diocese of Charlotte. He said support from his family, brother seminarians and the people he will someday serve as a priest has been invaluable while in formation. "I don't think that can be underestimated," he said. "It's just nice to know that people are thinking of me and praying for me." t
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Surviving through Faith: Tien Duong Tien Hung Duong is alive by the grace of God. Eight years ago, Tien and his younger brother attempted a daring escape from oppression in Vietnam. They failed. The two Duong brothers were returned and jailed. A determined Tien escaped a second time with his older brother, making their way to a refugee camp in Indonesia.
For information on vocations in the Diocese of Charlotte, call Father John Allen in the Office of Vocations, (704) 310-3353.
In Vietnam, Tien went to minor seminary, that is until the government closed the seminaries. "The more they forbid people to become
Duong, the more determined he became to someday be orpriests," says
dained.
would be two and a half years before Tien would leave the encampIt
is
discernment,
time of learning more about yourself. It's a time of, "trying to come to grips with yourself and recognizing gifts, talents and weaknesses. And learn-
and
service drifted through
A
yvu?
"I
success of his job, it was at the expense of stress
people to share their faith, find support and encounter a sense of life in their faith. It wasn't all that long ago when he, too, found himself looking for those very elements. Brzoska grew up outside Phila-
calling
he broached the
Thomas. had no clue about what would
Wilbur Thomas. "It gave me a new perspective on the Mass," says Brzoska. "Going to church on Sunday was something I really started looking forward to." While enjoying the
Sharing the Faith:
Time passed and
idea with Father
ther
Rev. Mr. Dave Brzoska Mr. Dave Brzoska
ten.
cantly, he discovered the peaceful prayerful manner of then-pastor Fa-
a
Humble servant: Leo Fowler
ing to improve them," says Rev. Mr. Brzoska. Further, he says, "it is a time of becoming aware how God works in yourself and others." This past year has been one of practical experience, with his assignment to assist a nearby parish on weekends. As a transitional deacon, Rev. Mr. Broska can celebrate sacraments such as matrimony and baptisms. In St. Bernard parish, he also preaches at a couple of the weekend Masses. It's invaluable, he says, "Learning to preach and how to effectively express Scripture and the church's teachings for the people to
make
it
practical in their lives."
Today, Rev. Mr. Brzoska is much more comfortable with himself and the growth of his
"More
own
spirituality.
specifically, in relationships
with others ... and taking an active role in bringing expression to God's presence in those relationships." It wasn't all that long ago when he set out on a journey for those very elements.
all
these years."
on Leo
Fowler's discernment process
Fowler's face when he speaks of the things he is passionate about. He has vivid recollections of growing up in Louisiana and of fam-
took him to Belmont Abbey, where he spent nine years preparing for the Benedictine life. But, as is common in the faith journey, a new path unveiled
ily life, in South Carolina. He wears a contented look when he discusses the spirituality of the saints. And when the subject of his upcoming life as a priest comes up, Leo Fowler's happiness is unmistakable. "I've always felt the desire to be a priest, even as a kid," said Fowler, 52.
itself.
He
There
is
a pleasantness
knocking on
Fowler began studies
for the
diocesan priesthood last fall.
"The expe-
God
rience of
and wanting to be in his ser-
his pastor's
vice requires a
grade school, eager to be an altar server. He loved the Mass from his earliest memories. Even St. Nicholas himself got in on a plan that had yet to fully unfold itself. "By fifth or sixth grade, Santa Claus brought me a Mass kit, so I had my little altar and white vestments and alb, and I used to practice Mass," he said with a chuckle. "That was sort of the beginning of my vocation, and it's something that's stayed with me
great deal of taking second looks," he said
ment. Malnutrition took its toll, and Tien was temporarily paralyzed, unable to walk. All the while, thoughts of priesthood remained. Tien prayed and prayed. He could not walk, and
entered seminary together, spending their first couple years in Lousiana before transfering, Tien to St. Vincent,
recalls
door
in
asked, "God,
brought try,
I
me
want
why?
Why
me? You
safely to the free
coun-
to be a priest, but
how
I serve if I am paralyzed?" His epiphany came when he realized, it wasn't God wanting him to be
can
like this. "It's just a challenge," recalls
Tien. "I just prayed and prayed." He exercised and got himself back on his feet.
Tien had hoped to reach America, and be able to sponsor his parents and nine siblings. Instead, his family would reach the United States first. Through resettlement by the United States Catholic Conference, the Duong family put down roots in Charlotte.
The
family sponsored Tien and Due, allowing them entry into the United States. The brothers
his brother
of his vocation. "You can't take your prayer life for granted." Fowler said his ambitions,
shaped
in
profound ways by
his faith,
are simple. Again, that pleasantness
returns to his face. "All said with a humble smile, good priest." t
Due
to St.
Mary Seminary
ington, D.C. studying to priest in
I
"is
New
A
want," he to be
in
is
Wash-
younger brother
become York.
a
is
a Vincentian
A Mosaic of Seminary Life Resolved
in his calling:
Rev. Mr. Luis Osorio Mr. Luis Osorio
Rev. early
is an but his calling to the priesthood didn't exactly come at the sunrise of his vocational discernment.
Now
riser,
42, Rev.
Mr. Osorio experi-
enced a variety of professional choices before answering that call to ordained ministry in the church. A native of Colombia, South America, he will be ordained in June as one of seven new priests to serve the Diocese of Charlotte. "My parents made the effort to
pay
for
ated,
I
Osorio,
my studies, and after I graduhad nice jobs," says Rev. Mr. who worked
in a
and a sugar refinery in Colombia. "But I felt that I was missing something here," he adds, pointing to thing It
was looking
"I
for
some-
else."
was during
ters,
long known
in the Charlotte
Dio-
cese for his work with Hispanics, was pastor at St. Philip the Apostle Church
Conversion of faith: Rico De Silva
second year of studies, Rico deformer self as a party-boy with a eye for the women, a taste for drinking and somewhat reckless living. scribes his
"I
was
a fallen-away Catholic,
even though school
all
my
I
had gone to Catholic life,"
says
De
Silva. "I
stopped practicing my faith right ter graduating from high school." Certainly a lifetime
af-
away from the
Rico today, who rises before dawn for a personal holy hour to start his day.
De
Panamanian-born
Silva
came
to the States in
Radford
letting
"Since
met him,
I
kindness, his that he relates
his
way
friendship, the
with the people have been so special. is a very holy priest." Osorio left Colombia in 1990, relocating to Statesville and searching for a new
He
1985, landing at. University in Virginia. Though he studied journalism, he found he had a nack for sales.
He made his way to Char-
He
said
it
God do
why
...
,"
time.
says Osorio,
said, 'Father,
"I
why
I
in
Father
Wa-
Osorio found a men-
ters,
Rev. Mr. Luis Osorio
tor and an example of faith. He entered a four-
June 2000
year period of prayer, during which he felt the support of many. Finally, the call he felt was
path: Chapin Engler 1995 commencement address at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, singer-songwriter James Taylor had this to say about his craft: "I thank God for music, and I thank music for God." Those words are ones Chapin
Engler can relate through music that
to,
his
in
mystery, mysteri-
than ever in his calling. He begins his mornings by 5 with a holy hour, attends classes, enjoys a
never in my life thought of that. Never."
But
a
is
With ordination just weeks away, Rev. Mr. Osorio is more resolved
are
that?'
God
and he works ous ways.'"
smiling at the memory.
you asking me
so late?'"
They laughed, and Father O'Rourke offered advice that stays with Osorio today: '"It's not your time. It's God's
the priesthood.
"Oh
me
did this happen to
Father Waters asked him to help with the immigrant population. Soon enough, Father Waters brought up
for
is
it
journey to-
ward the priesthood was
initially
hike
or
friends,
a
meal with
catches
the
evening news, spends weekends in a parish pas-
toral assignment,
He
and studies
—
a lot.
says the opportunity to serve a
That experience began an intense discernment process that would immerse him in a love of the church. That process would eventually take him away from a successful eight-
said Engler,
who
Patrick Cathedral in Charlotte for eight years. "It's quite an odyssey how God just basically tapped me on the shoulder. I finally turned, and it
was
like
he
'Hey, you! I've been trying to get your attention said,
for a long time.'"
Engler had been struggling with his appreciation of the liturgy for a number of years, and it wasn't
it
"It '5 ejuite
for the altar.
tfoytye^ f*te
year career as a stockbroker to
now 37, prepares Though he'd
Now in year two of formation, De Silva remains
faithful to prayer and Eucharistic adoration as he continues his journey
towards anticipated ordination in 2004. De Silva will bring much-needed bilingual skills to the diocese. His native Spanish will serve a diocese listed
by the United States Catholic Conferhome for the largest Hispanic
ence as
influx in the country.
trying to
(^et
with his calling
twenty years. That time frame just about
for
covers his entire lifetime.
At
31,
Darcy
is
fulfilling
his call to the priesthood
as
he
studies at St. Vincent Seminary. "I felt the call for over 20 years," said Darcy. "God is
persistent."
I
have?'
I
came
to
understand that, and I forgave myself. Because I came to this place, I could do that." "It's something that moves your inner being," he added. "If you know
yourself,
you can love yourself. And in you can share that kind of
that way,
love and understanding with others."
for the priesthood.
plan.
"There's an incredible amount of peace that happens when you finally
tfinptitvj turne<{,
'^fey,
uou! TVe been
your attention for & tony time.'"
Unwavering Faith: Thomas Darcy Thomas Darcy wrestled
and doubts do
never have guessed it then, the faith struggles of his earlier years were lined with a heavenly
m the shoulder, 5A-t<(,
"Who is Luis?'" he says. "What were the mistakes? What kinds of failures
St.
&n w(y55ey how ^o^just ^MtuUUj like he
frnll it
His life at seminary has been one of self-discovery, too. "I have looked at myself in the mirror and asked,
Vincent Seminary, where Engler,
a
His altar call took an abrupt turn. He'd returned to the church on a casual basis, but something drew him closer. He found himself turning more and more to prayer. He questioned his relationship and was surprised to find himself pondering questions of the priesthood. "God had me in the palm of his hand," says De Silva.
that family."
out.'"
lotte, falling into
relationship that appeared to have him headed
says. "Our population is multicultural, and we need to understand the language, the culture and the behavior of the people. The church is universal, and we have to include everybody in
"I was right in the middle of this son g' 1 J ust started breaking down," he recalls. "I said, 'Lord, I don't know what's up with this, but I need to
figure
St.
diocese with such ethnic variety is appealing. "In our diocese, there is a big necessity for bilingual priests," he
tears.
had a conversion experience, and the beginnings of it were while I was singing," was a cantor at
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until he had the chance to serve as cantor that he returned to weekly Mass. His struggle continued, and then one Sunday, as he was singing, the lyrics and the music moved him to
orchestrated. "I
Special to The Cath olic
was a life lesson on the directing.
.He recalls a conversation with Father Frank O'Rourke, diocesan vocations director at the time Osorio entered the seminary. "I asked him, 'Father,
career.
In a
in his
Âť
"It was marvelous, because we could relate in Spanish," he says.
A new
Perhaps nobody is more surprised by the priestly vocation of Rico De Silva than Rico himself. At 34 and now
2000
strong enough to lead him to seminary life.
a trip to visit his
sister in Statesville back in 1988 that Osorio's path to the priesthood slowly began to unveil itself. Father Joe Wa-
,
in Statesville at the time. Osorio felt an instant connection.
government
office
his heart.
April 21
In the interim years, Darcy received a degree in Archaeology from the University of North Carolina at
Greensboro. He spent time in a wide variety of professions, from broadcast TV to mental health. His is a faith that follows the magisterium to the letter. If it is written, then so let it be done. It is
through this faith he sees little need for concern for the future. "The church
made a mess of things. If you've got a better plan, I'll say, 'Okay, Lord, I've
do what you want me to do,'" he said. "When you get to that point, you never look back. "That's a very unique and special place to be, and I think that is the peace of Christ. I want to communicate that message of God's love to as many people as possible." t
was founded by Jesus Christ and guided by the Holy Spirit," said Darcy.
Darcy describes himself as a gentle and loving man with many life experiences. "I
believe ÂŁthese experiences J me to be empathetic to-
will enable
wards most and sympathetic towards all. I desire to be a good and faithful servant."
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to
The Catholic News & Herald
»
April 21
,
A Mosaic
2000
oj-
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Lifi
Seminary administrators see change, growth in future priests By
JIMMY ROSTAR
"It's really a privilege,"
LATROBE,
— Witnessing
Pa.
had
who
Acklin,
for
1 1
walk
Photos by Joann S. Keane
Benedictine Father Thomas Acklin with Rev. Mr. David Brzoska
a grace-filled opportunity.
"The most important area
is
the
he said of seminarians' formation, a period of discernment, deepening of faith and intensive studies. "To see them grow in their prayer life and in their faith life, to see them go through the process of really coming to know the Lord better, has just been spiritual,"
a beautiful thing."
Father Acklin serves as chief pas-
in
"It's C>kri$t
The
are
ffunistry, fatt t<?
said, his
own
W,irtkcul<rvt$
resolve as a
renewed. While seminary rectors
priest
is
work from what
—
is
"They are not without problems, and they won't be priests without
mi
problems," Father Belsole conceded. "God never promised that to the church, and we've never had a period in church history when that was the case. "But here we see that God is pre-
exytritnct ofiyMt m\^ vfitke
priesthood. Through that work, he the
— —
eVery sin^tt fay.
Benedictine Father
Sister Cecilia
grace and of the miraculous every single day."
Like Father Acklin,
Mercy
Sister
Murphy noted
the spiritual benefits in her administrative role. "I often tell them that if I could give them one gift, I would want to give the
Cecilia
gift
of listening," said Sister Cecilia,
academic dean for the seminary. "I think that would include listening to God, listening to the needs of others. "That dimension of other-
Trading science for the church:
Bill
Clark
vocation is a story of life changes, a process that began in a career of science, continued with a conversion experience and proceeds today in formation for the priesthood of the Diocese of Charlotte. Clark, 38, is a native of Lancaster, Pa. He earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in biochemistry from the University of Maryland, and he enjoyed a 10-year career at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md., working as a molecular biologist. Still, he has said, something was"missing in his life. He began attending Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral in Washington D.C.. Something Bill Clark's
moved him
in
a
Murphy
so important for a minister of the church." Sister' Cecilia, who is responsible
centeredness
—
profound spiritual way, and
entered the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil in
Mercy
Thomas Acklin
called the
meaning they do external forum not hear seminarians' confessions or. serve as their spiritual directors they do share a dynamic relationship with those in formation. They are models, teachers and evaluators. They reach out as brothers in faith. "It's all grace," said Father Acklin of seminary life. "It's Christ who forms the person He has called for ministry, but to be involved in seminary work is really an experience of
Benedictine Father Kurt Belsole, assistant rector of the seminary, agreed that a seminarian's growing self-awareness is essential in the formation process. That very personal process, he added, builds a future priest's foundation of spiritual life. "We try to have them develop in fidelity, consistency and responsibility," said Father Belsole, who has been at St. Vincent for 35 years as a student, a monk, a teacher and an administrator. He was named assistant rector last January. "Once they get out of the semi-
times.
W invvlV£({
in szfninfrry Work. t5 rtMu
try of preparing others
for
whvfirms the-
rector's responsi-
many, but the one Father Acklin holds most dear is the minisbilities
'then'
religious, social
tough times," he said. For those in formation, the rigors of the process are indeed daunting at
forma
tion..
what the
nary, they have to have a strong enough relationship with Christ and a deep enough love for ... the church, that they're able to get through the
Benedictine Father Kurt Belsole
tor and administrator of the 154year-old St. Vincent Seminary, where nine of the Diocese of Charlotte's
22 seminarians are
also,
rience are."
with a seminarian on his faith journey is
terms of what happened
and cultural dimensions of that expe-
years has served
as rector of the seminary, said to
in
— but
Thomas
Father
them
learn to look at an experience they
a
seminarian grow in faith, confidence and fidelity to the church is a true joy of seminary administration, said key personnel involved in priestly formation at St. Vincent Seminary.
Benedictine
she said,
"to be in this kind work, to see
Associate Editor
1992.
It would be another four years or so before Clark truly felt a calling to priestly life. Clark, who has family ties to Ashe County and the Triad in North Carolina, visited the Charlotte Diocese at the invitation of Bishop William G. Curlin. For Clark, who had not been in the Tar Heel State since he was a and one that would help him in his youngster, the visit was fruitful decision to enter seminary. "Once I came down and looked around in North Carolina," he said, "I fell in love with the place and the people."
is
for the seminary's academic programs, curriculum and hiring of fac-
meets with the seminarians regularly for theological reflection sessions and other encounters, both academic and informal. She agreed that such gifts as service to others are natural results of the formation process, in which personal growth is so important. ulty,
paring outstanding priests for his church, and I have every confidence they are going to make great contributions."
Father Acklin and Sister Cecilia echoed similar sentiments, both noting that their greatest hope for seminarians is that they will be faithful men of God. 'What do I want for the men?" Father Acklin reiterated. "I want them to become men who are on fire for the Lord." t
Where to reach the seminarians for the Diocese of Charlotte: St. Vincent's Seminary 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA 15650-2690 Rev. Mr. David Brzoska, William Clark, Thomas Darcy,
Ricardo
De
Silva, Tien
Duong,
J.
Chapin Engler, Leo Fowler,
Roux Theological Seminary 401 Michigan Avenue, NE, Washington, D.C. 50017 Matthew Buettner, Due Duong, Rev. Mr. Christopher Gober, Rev. Mr. Matthew Kauth, Rev. Mr. Frank Seabo Pope John XXIII National Seminary 558 South Avenue, Weston, MA 02193 Robert Ferris, Rev. Mr. Kurt Fohn St. Mary's Seminary 21210-1994 5400 Roland Avenue, Baltimore, Michael Cabot Carney, Jonathan Hanic, Larry LoMonaco Rev. Mr. Luis Osorio, Christopher
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Weekly Scripture Readings for the week of April 23 - 29, 2000 Easter Sunday, Acts 10:34, 37-43, 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, Mark 16:1-8; Easter Monday, Acts 2:14, 22-32, Matthew 28:8-15; Easter Tuesday, Acts Easter Wednesday, Acts 3:1-10, Luke 24:13-35; 2:36-41, John 20:11-18; Easter Thursday, Acts 3:11-26, Luke 24:35-48; Easter Friday, Acts 4:1-12, John 21:1-14; Easter Saturday, Acts 4:13-21, Mark 16:9-15 Readings for the week of April 30 - May 6, 2000 Second Sunday of Easter, Acts 4:32-35, 1 John 5:1-6, John 20:19-31; Monday (St. Joseph the Worker), Genesis 1:26-2:3, Matthew 13:54-58; Tuesday (St. Athanasius), Acts 4:32-37, John 3:7-15; Wednesday (Sts. Philip and James, Apostles), 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, John 14:6-14; Thursday, Acts 5:27-33, John 3:31-36; Friday, Acts 5:34-42, John 6:1-15; Saturday, Acts 6:17, John 6:16-21
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TV special showcases disastrous military campaign of Napoleon Bonaparte By GERRI
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Napoleon's foray to defeat the Turks Syria in 1799, where French troops rape and massacre civilians
News Service YORK (CNS) A pivotal year in Napoleon Bonaparte's extraordinary military career is examined in "Napoleon's Obsession: Quest Catholic
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NEW
directed by Pe-
lesser-known
chapter in Napoleon's life comes alive as a character study of a charismatic leader who could always inspire his
men under
miserable conditions. Yet dark side included ruthless deceptions, mass killings and adultery with the wife of one of his lieutenants. During on-the-scene shooting in Egypt and Israel, Brier conveys a deep admiration of the general's military boldness as he never stopped looking for new worlds to conquer. The legacy of his Egyptian adventure was the scientists and artists he left behind; their discoveries in the Valley of the Kings and of the Rosetta Stone led to the translation of hieroglyphics his
Determined to conquer Egypt as the gateway to Indian trade routes, and to foil the British, Napoleon's fleet set sail in 1798. After easily capturing Alexandria, he ordered his wooluniformed men to make the grueling three-week march through the desert to Cairo, leaving his vulnerable fleet of ships behind.
Although weakened by dysen-
and immense European interest
French did defeat the ferocious Mameluke army in Cairo in what Napoleon tagged "the Battle of the Pyramids" despite its having been fought in a much less impressive-sounding melon patch miles away. tery, the
The hour proves a quite interesting look at the future self-crowned emperor of France, who certainly knew how to turn the shame of defeat into a glorified portrait of triumph in the eyes of a public eager to embrace victory, t
However, British Adm. Nelson soon attacked Napoleon's fleet, slipping behind the ships so that the French cannons were aimed in wrong
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Editorials Shop With
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Pope, at audience, says whole
VATICAN
WOODEN essential
role of the Trinity in bringing salvation to
all
revealed when Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River, Pope John Paul
men and women was II
said.
The
God
the Father proclaiming and the descent of the Holy Spirit set the seal of authenticity on the mission of Jesus, the pope said April 12 at his weekly general audience. The mid-April audience marked the first time Italian police began using the 15 metal detectors they installed under the colonnade
voice of
maximization encourages
profit
his love for Jesus
this.
The quest for By pursuing
way
healthy economic base. Globalization pits one part of the world against another in a race for the least cost. For people of faith, the market represents a device, not a dogma. As a device, the market decides trillions of transactions daily without any problem. Yet, left to
own,
it
lacks a moral compass.
There are
With an estimated 30,000 people
attend-
ing the audience, the screening appeared to go smoothly as visitors passed through the metal detectors and put their bags through X-ray machines. Continuing a series of audience talks about the Trinity, Pope John Paul said the reality and the glory of the Trinity were revealed when Jesus was baptized. The action of the Father and the Spirit as Jesus comes out of the Jordan were a clear sign that with Jesus "the history of salvation has entered its central and definitive phase," he
limita-
A
cheap price for a good, the result of competition for the consumer, does not differentiate between a greater efficiency of production from the exploitation of people and creation. tions to the market's abilities.
As
a result,
many
people of
faith are intentionally
supporting businesses with an environmental and social vision, enterprises called "green businesses."
encircling St. Peter's Square.
These com-
panies practice a responsibility toward the environment
and the world community. The National Green Pages (www.greenpages.org), for example, lists over 10,000 products and services for ordinary consumers. The Cloth Bag Company (www.clothbag.com) is dedicated to ending society's dependence on throw-away bags. The Fair Trade Federation (www.fairtradefederation.com) pro-
Coming of Age
the one
who
brings to completion humbly putting himself in solidarity with sinners," the pope is
the divine plan of salvation,
"Through baptism, we, too, enter into this mystery of salvation," Pope John Paul said.
When
Mass, urges youths to follow Christ VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope John II
opened Holy
Week
with a colorful
Mass on Palm Sunday, leading
a procession
through St. Peter's Square in front of 100,000 Holy Year pilgrims. Preceded by lay people, bishops and cardinals dressed in bright red vestments, the pope rode on a white jeep through the packed square April 16 as faithful from all over the world waved palm fronds and
remembrance of Jesus' triumphal entrance into Jerusalem a week before
olive branches, in
Among those at the head of the procession were groups of young people who including five from the United States squinted in the sunshine as the 79-year-old pontiff prayed at the start of the liturgy.
his death.
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—
the rule of teen secrecy must be broken they're Every teen-ager knows certain rules just assumed. One of the most basic is that you
—
don't
tell
your
friend's secrets.
doing something foolish or dangeryou may hope that he gets caught early so that the worst doesn't happen. But the rule is clear; you If a friend is
ous,
don't
tell. It
simply
Sometimes
isn't
that rule
done. is
One
significant fact stands out clearly:
While
adult killers act alone and in secrecy, many of the teens involved in rampage killings told people what they were planning. Certain friends and acquaintances
knew about
the murderous thoughts and schemes.
—
—
—
selves act in secrecy, teen-agers usually give signals.
They
tell
their friends
how
badly they feel and often long before they act.
talk about thoughts of suicide
motes economic self-sufficiency in developing countries by eliminating the middleman and returning the best price to the farmer growing the coffee or the craftsperson
making the jewelry. But, the most widely celebrated green business concerns the stock market. Socially responsible investing screens companies in regards to the environment, labor, human rights, diversity and many other topics. More than 150 socially screened mutual funds and hundreds of socially responsible financial advisors nationwide are supporting corporations with a social vision and keeping social and environmental issues on company agendas. The Social Investment Forum (www.socialinvest.org) offers practical advice and ref-
erences for socially committed investors.
Market theory says
that competition delivers the
cheapest price for products, and people invest where they receive the highest returns. Yet, people of faith add additional
ward
Informed by their responsibility to-
filters.
creation and global workers, they assess the impact
of their economic decisions. Since every purchase registers a vote for a particular product or service, people of questioning profit at-any-cost and changing mindless consumption into intentional shopping. faith are
Glenmary Father John S. Rausch and organizes in Appalachia.
writes,
teaches
Often people don't believe them. "People who it don't do it," they tell themselves. "She's down, but it really isn't that serious. She'll snap out of it." I work with a mental-health crisis service. Research shows that even one contact with a mentalhealth professional greatly reduces the chance that "I feel like I'd be a teen-ager's depressed thought turns into a tragic reality. better off dead" Many times we have reached out to a teen a parent or because a friend told somebody someone at school. In case after case, we have gotten the depressed teen the help that was needed. With so much recent publicity about mass kill ings, we have started getting calls about teen threatening rampage killings. Here again we'v been able to get those kids into treatment. Mass murder is very, very rare. Who knows we've really prevented anybody from marching into high school with a loaded assault weapon? Far bette we believe, to talk to 100 kids who wouldn't reall have done it than to miss the one kid who would. toward others an Preventing teen violence depends on you. Teachers, cou toward the self selors and psychologists simply don't have acces
—
—
to the critical information.
Confused, depressed and angry teens talk t and all tho not to grown-ups teachers, counselors and psychologists stand hel; lessly on the sidelines until somebody breaks f code of secrecy. their friends
—
—
Every teen-ager knows that you don't tell on yo~ However, when a friend or acquaintance talking about violence, that rule must be broken. It seems wrong. It makes you feel like a snitc' You'll worry that your friend will be mad and ma not ever talk to you again. "Probably," you tel yourself, "nothing is going to happen, and I'll be friends.
Mostly, people didn't believe them. They somesomeone they knew one who went to their school could ever do something so horrible. The same is true of violence directed inward toward the self. While most adults who kill them-
couldn't imagine that
Guest Columnist
—
wrong.
Recently, the New York Times published a study of multiple murders, looking at 100 "rampage killings" over the past 50 years. What did the staff of the Times learn about these crimes?
S.
RAUSCH
—
"Being reborn in the baptismal waters, we begin our journey of Christian life and witness."
Pope celebrates Palm Sunday
FATHER JOHN
—
CHRISTOPHER CARSTENS CNS Columnist
said.
Paul
of Faith
talk about
said.
"He
Economy
again
of extracting resources, corporations can devastate mountains and countrysides, leaving communities without good water or a
its
2000
renewed growth, and we
no formula from chemistry makes this inevitable. The marketplace, that marvelous device for allocating resources in the economy, harbors an inherent flaw that pushes it towards destructive behavior. The market simply undercounts the social and resource costs of producing goods and services. By not cleaning up fully after production, a company lowers its production costs by shifting part of that cleanup
the cheapest
News Service The CITY (CNS)
calls forth
cost to the entire society as pollution.
Trinity involved in salvation
—
God
recognize our interdependence in the web of life. Yet, a gruesome thought stalks us. We, the stewards of creation and the managers of the earth, have the power to pollute a river, destroy a mountain and ruin the countryside. No law of physics says we must,
POPE JOHN PAUL
By CINDY
you turn green much of nature
the arrival of spring,
turns green.
Speaks
Catholic
till
April 21,
& Columns
making trouble
for nothing."
imagine the possible consequences if you hear talk of suicide or threats of murder and do Still,
nothing.
April 21,
2000
The Catholic News & Herald 13
Editorials & Columns
Light
pledged, "John,
One
Two
J.
Aunt Rowe was awakened night by a
eternal
The older I get the more I understand that among all the ways we love, unconditional love is the noblest gift a human being can enjoy. Love that gives without measure
is truly a gift of God. Surely you have your own personal example of someone who embodies such selfless love. A parent, a friend, a spouse whose love demands nothing in return. Recently I met the aunt of a friend of mine, and, for me, she has become the most striking example of what I am talking about. Her name Rose Marie Bergna, or as she prefers, Aunt Rowe.
—
As
young woman, Aunt Rowe went through
a
a
marriage and then separation from her husband. Determined to remain loyal to her wedding vow, 'til death do you part, this devout Catholic steadfastly refused to even consider marrying again. Then John Baker moved into town. He and Aunt Rowe met one snowy Christmas Eve. He promptly fell in love with her and proposed marriage. But try as he might to convince her otherwise, Aunt Rowe was determined as well. She recalls, "John became so discouraged that he quit his job as a business manager and moved as far away as he could from Mineola, Long Island to Nogales, Arizona!" difficult
—
Still,
meant
to
Aunt Rowe knew intuitively that they were meet again. As he said his goodbyes, she softly
call
either side of you."
one in
John Baker was a remarkable man.
Through
the pain and loss, he created a new life for himself. The near-quadriplegic learned to dive and all
—
—
swim when he was told he never could and went on to win awards. His vitality and humor kept him going. Most of all, Rowe kept him going. One friend reported: "Rowe was with him 16 hours a day, seven days a week. He couldn't scratch it. When he got angry, she absorbed it. When he was happy, she cheered him further. ...Rowe's life was John." This February, John died. Aunt Rowe misses him terribly. But she told me, 'We will be soul mates forever. Remember, we his nose; she did
were meant I
to meet and we will meet again." believe they will because unconditional love
stronger than death, stronger even than
is
life.
Question
Corner
idea
FATHER JOHN DIETZEN
myself off that easily. I wanted more than anything to have the baby, but I knew my mother would kick me out, and the baby'sfather
CNS
Columnist
be there physically or emotionally.
now
in a
new
relationship with someone I believe
truly cares for me, but
Ifind myself holding back. Maybe it's the anger I have toward myself. I know I want to be happy again, but I still want to remember that awful mistake I made. A. I'm very sorry for you. A lot of painful healing will be needed in your heart as you move, as
you
And
gnarled stumps that were his hands made it impossible to fend for himself. With the help of Aunt Rowe, John eventually settled into a nursing home, and for the next 23 years she dedicated herself to caring for him.
let
I'm
middle of the
my family
knows, and my friends who do what pain I feel every time I hear a baby cry. I haven't gone to confession and sometimes don't want to be forgiven because then I'll forget, and I won't
would not
in the
toward happiness again. It will be helpful, I believe, to reflect prayerfully on a few truths as you move in that direction. First, there is no way you will ever forget your experience, no matter what you do. It has had too great an impact on your feelings and memories. But say,
that has little connection with forgiveness, either your forgiveness of yourself or God's forgiveness of
tant present concern of
God
is
where you go from
here.
God knows you (as all of us) are a long way perfect. You are not the first to make a bigtime mistake, and you will not be the last. What is needed now is the humility to acknowledge that, and to calmly and peacefully go home to God's love, from
and believe
in his faith in you.
realize this
is a big order, but with prayer and patience, and the sacraments of reconciliation and the Eucharist and insofar as possible working I
—
—
through it with a friend you can trust it can happen more peacefully and gracefully than you think. Don't be intimidated by how you feel at the
moment. As the Bible
says,
hearts; so don't be afraid to
God is bigger than our move on. Good luck!
you.
Genuine forgiveness, which can occur graduand which will be part of your returning happiness, happens at another level than remembering. Forgiveness means letting go, especially of anger and resentment, and of the desire for revenge. For you, this means the anger and resentment, and perhaps even the need for punishment you feel ally,
toward yourself. You have done a serious wrong, we admit that. But it is past, part of history, and there's nothing you, or even God, can do to change that. The impor-
may be sent to Father John Dietzen Box IL 61651 or e-mail: jjdietzen@aol.com.
Questions
325, Peoria,
FATHER JOHN
niece.
then came his radiant smile. "It was a smile that changed my life forever," she said. He flat lined twice but was resuscitated. His legs were so gangrenous both had to be amputated. The
of your columns about excommunication because of an abortion. More than a year ago I too had an abortion, and I've never forgiven myselffor it. Honestly, I don't think I can.
No
from John's
That morning she was on a plane hopscotching across the country. That evening she stood at his bedside. "His body was all wrapped up like a mummy when I got there, but his mind was alert. He said, What are you doing here? You have a job!'" Her response: "John, I am here for you." Looking up at her, John said, "Rowe, I see two angels on
Coping with the guilt of an abortion Q. I hope you can help me. A closefriend sent me one
know have no
2000
his body was irreparably charred. Amazingly, he survived through swift emergency action and a helicopter ride to the hospital burn clinic in Tucson.
Guest Columnist
is
Easter
He was burning
McSWEENEY
Unconditional love
you need me, I will be there for you." John built a home in a new
later,
development, but a freak fire changed everything. construction debris when a dry desert wind coiled around him, swallowing him up in a whirlpool of flames and searing heat. 85 percent of
Candle
FATHER THOMAS
if ever
years
AURILIA, O.F.M. Cap Guest Columnist
Easter 2000: An old and ever-new story Creation, death, and resurrection form the dynamic triangle of our existence. Let me explain this simple and profound truth with a story. A little boy made his way home from school one afternoon. As little boys do, he walked through alleys and vacant lots. Along the way he found a piece of wood. Not much more than a piece of a 2x4, but he took it home. Once home, he went into the garage. Using his father's tools, he hammered and sawed and
fashioned a little toy boat. Later that afternoon, he went to play with his little boat in the stream that ran near his house. For days, after he came home from school, he played with his boat in that creek. He greatly enjoyed those hours with his little toy. He loved his little boat, and even gave it a name. One afternoon, while pushing the boat about with a long stick, he accidentally let the boat slip away into a strong current. He ran along the creek trying to catch up with the little boat. Soon another creek spilled into the stream, and the current sped up carrying his boat faster than his little legs could keep up. Finally, he stopped running and watched his little craft sail out of sight. Tears came to his eyes as he realized that his boat was lost forever. For days, he mourned the loss of his wonderful toy. Months passed, school ended, and his family went on summer vacation to the ocean. One day as the little boy played along the beach, he stopped to admire the things displayed at a beachcomber's shop. There were pieces of driftwood, fishing net floats, and old bottles. Then he saw it. He could hardly believe it. There on one of the shelves of ocean debris was his little boat. It was hanged up and its paint was scratched, but there was no doubt in his heart. 'That's my boat," he told the shopkeeper. He begged him to hand it over. "Well," said the man, "it may have been yours once, but now it's mine, and if you want it, you'll have to pay
for
it."
As fast as he could, he raced to his father and explained the situation. The boy and his
A price was agreed upon, and the little boy received back his little boat. As he and his dad walked toward home, the little fellow looked down at the boat held in his arms. With tears in his eyes, he said, 'Little boat, I love you. You are now really mine. You are mine twice. I made you. I bought you." father returned to the shop.
The
parallels are obvious: Creation, death,
and resurrection. Don't despair if the currents of the world toss you around, you will eventually end up in the ocean of God's love. I I
I I
have have have have
You
—
created you,
O
Jacob,
formed you, O Israel. called you by name, redeemed you.
are mine.
Isaiah
4-3:1 f
Capuchin Father John Aurilia is pastor at Immaculate Conception Church in Hendersonville.
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Cardinal George goes door-to-door
CHICAGO
in
— The mission stamped on
Chicago
their T-shirts was to "make So Cardinal Francis E. George of Chicago and St. Sabina's pastor and parishioners started block by neighborhood block. Dressed in "Army of the Lord" beige and green mock military fatigues, hundreds of parishioners joined the cardinal and their pastor, Father Michael Pfleger, in taking the Gospel to the snow-covered streets of a Chicago neighborhood April 8. "As a church, outreach has always been a part of what we do, but it's usually been through services like Catholic Charities, schools and hospitals. What we want to do is attach to that a clear invitation of evangelization," said Cardinal George, wrapped in a black winter cap and scarf.
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In
Church officials to assess need By
DECLAN WALSH
Catholic
News Service
ADDIS ABABA,
—A
Ethiopia (CNS) delegation of Catholic Church
and aid workers was to travel
officials
Gode region of eastern Ethiopia to assess needs for a planned emergency aid program. "This famine is what we have been trying to avert for years, but now our aim is to reach the needy. I think that it can be contained if all parties come together," said Abba Tsegaye Keneni, general secretary of the Ethiopian and Eritrean Episcopal Conference. to the drought-stricken
Abba Tsegaye was
to travel with
have died. displaced have settled in camps where there is little water, food or medicine. The most severe conditions are to be found at Danan, where more than 300 children died in March and the first two weeks of April. cattle
The
The Catholic relief effort in the area will be organized by the Apostolic Vicariate of Harar, Abba Tsegaye
The
said.
vicariate will distribute food
and medicine either directly or through the aid agencies already working on the ground. It is already supporting the emergency distriburegion, which
Internationalis, the church's interna-
next most serious after Gode.
tional aid umbrella organization.
Abba Tsegaye emergency supplies
delegation was to fly from the capital, Addis Ababa, to the eastern town of Dire Dawa, where they were to pick
up
local
church representaon to Gode, in
tives before continuing
the eastern Somali region.
The United Nations
drought areas of Ethiopia
in
after losing their livestock to the drought. More than 90 percent of all
representatives of the U.S., Irish, English and Welsh bishops' international aid agencies and Caritas
The
The Catholic News & Herald 15
the Ncw$
tion of food in the neighboring is
Borena
considered to be the said
airlifting
to the crisis-
stricken area would be considered during discussions with partner agencies. The budget of the proposed intervention has not yet been approved pending the report from the assess-
CNS
An
estimates
ment. Funding agencies such as
that 8 million Ethiopians risk starvation due to the current crisis, caused
Caritas are anxiously awaiting the
quirement has been pledged. The
delegation's report, he said.
United States donated 400,000 tons of wheat while the European Union donated 50,000 tons. The Ethiopian government has
by lack of seasonal rains for the fourth successive year. An estimated 12 mil-
ecutive Director Catherine Bertini
lion people are at risk in the
visited
Horn of
Africa region.
Gode
the worst affected region in the current crisis. Tens of thousands of people have flooded into the main towns of Gode, Danan and Imi is
U.N. World Food Program Ex-
Gode and warned at a news conference in Addis Ababa April 14 that the current requirement of 800,000 tons of food to avert a crisis could rise before the summer. Just over half of the current re-
photo from Reuters
Ethiopian child stands next to decaying cattle carcasses south of the town of Danan in Ethiopia April 7. Relief agencies are struggling to get emergency food aid to the area where the threat of famine looms.
been criticized for continuing
its
border
war with neighboring Eritrea while millions of
its
own
citizens risk starva-
While the government will not say how much it is spending on the war, it tion.
DIVINE
estimated at $1 million per day. Abba Tsegaye said he did not think that the war would have any is
impact on the delivery of aid to Gode and other regions. "There is no relationship between the two. One is due to the shortage of rainfall, and the other is a conflict between people, and they are in completely different regions."
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April 21,
living Hie fa\\h
2000
Attendants witness blessing of oil and priestly pledge at chrism Mass By
ALESHA M. PRICE
Curlin. "This
—
CHARLOTTE
The chrism
Cathedral on congregation from all parts of the diocese, and approximately 100 of their priests concelebrated the sacred Mass with Bishop William G. Curlin. In keeping with traditional Holy Week observances, the Mass' purpose is to bless three different oils used in sacramental and liturgical practices for all of the faithful. Moreover, the attending priests re-dedicate themselves to their mission in life as spiritual advisors and leaders within their
Mass, held April 18,
at St. Patrick
drew
a large, collective
in faith
love."
used for the
oil
of the
ill
Ross
Fourteen-year-old
—
Shingledecker, a student at Our Lady of Grace School in Greensboro, traveled to the Mass with Danita McDonald, his eighth-grade teacher and school religion coordinator, Ruth Flemming, Our Lady of Grace Church youth minister, and his eighth-grade confirmation class on a religious field trip to witness the ceremonial traditions. "The whole experience of watching then bless the oil that we will be confirmed with adds to the whole experience of the sacrament," he said. "It was really exciting to see that many priests up on the altar; it was the pinnacle of holiness for me." Another student Jackie Assal, 13, added, "we are all making our confir-
brother priests, this is a time say, 'God, we would
when we must
Bishop
to begin again,'" said
and
consecrated.
their leaders in faith.
like
new
and dying. After Communion, the oil of catechumens for baptismal candidates was blessed next. Balsam, a naturally-derived aromatic essence, was mixed into the sacred chrism, or christ oil, and then
reminded the priests of their ordination vows and their pledge to serve their parishioners and lead them toward a deeper devotion to Jesus. He also asked the congregation to pray
"My
century, a
the bishop first blessed the sick,
as priests
new
During the Eucharistic prayer,
During the renewal of commitment to priestly service, the bishop
work
a
We
parishes and the diocese.
for their continued
is
millennium, and this Mass serves as a new beginning for us, when we must strive to deepen our love for Christ and our people." "I ask God to give me the grace to be more faithful, generous and loving, and I ask God's forgiveness for all of my failings," he added. In his homily, the bishop said, "this day we come to reclaim our love for Jesus Christ and to consecrate our lives to him. ask that that God give us the grace to renew ourselves
Staff Writer
mation
this year,
would be
and we thought it chrism
special to see the
being blessed." rist,
During the Liturgy of the Euchaall of the priests and deacons
At the chrism Mass
Photos by Joann S. Keane
Rev. Mr. Nick Fadero looks on as Bishop William G. Curlin pours into the chrism oil the fragrant balsam, a naturally-derived aromatic essence, which was then consecrated. The oil of consecration is used during the sacraments of confirmation and baptism, the ordaining of priests and bishops and the blessing of churches and altars.
gathered on the altar with the bishop and the vicars of the diocese. "As a priest, this is one of the most important Masses of the year because this being Holy Week, is a joyful time and the holiest of the year," said Father Mark Lawlor, pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Jefferson. "It a time when all of the priests are together and when we can recommit
our lives to serve the Lord and the body of Christ, the Church." t Contact Staff Writer Alesha
M.
Price by calling (704) 370-3354 or email amprice@charlottediocee.org.
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at St. Patrick Cathedral in Charlotte, the attending
priests re-dedicate themselves to their mission in life as spiritual advisors
and leaders within their parishes and the diocese.
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