Aug. 20, 2004

August 20, 2004

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Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte

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Established Jan. 12, 1972 by Pope Paul VI August 20, 2004

Serving Catholics in Western North Carolina in the Diocese of Charlotte

Feedback, support for bishops’ Communion Statement inspires discussions of church teaching By KEVIN E. MURRAY editor

CHARLOTTE — Priests, laity and pro-life advocates throughout the Diocese of Charlotte are applauding Bishop Peter J. Jugis’ stance on Catholic

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Reviving the spirit

Power, love of God affirmed during annual revival

teaching and abortion. The bishop has joined with Archbishop John F. Donoghue of Atlanta and Bishop Robert J. Baker of Charleston in a statement that Catholic politicians or candidates who persistently support abortion may not be admitted to holy Communion in their dioceses. In a joint letter issued Aug. 4, “Worthy to Receive See STATEMENT, page 8

Uncovering faith

Photo by Kevin E. Murray

Above: Gospel music and song filled Our Lady of Consolation Church in Charlotte during the annual “Revival of the Spirit” Aug. 12-15, inspiring many to stand, clap their hands and sing along. Below: Sister Patricia Haley, this year’s revivalist, speaks about the power of the Holy Spirit Aug. 12. CNS Photo by Reuters

Archeologists working west of Jerusalem have discovered a cave that may have been used by St. John the Baptist. The entrance leads to an underground cistern, where pottery shards believed to be remnants of small water jugs used for baptism were discovered. For the full story, see page 7. A banner year

DSA may reach $4 million mark by

KAREN A. EVANS staff writer

CHARLOTTE — The 2004 Diocesan Support Appeal (DSA) will likely raise $4 million by the year’s end,

according to Barbara Gaddy, associate director of diocesan development. The goal for the 2004 DSA campaign was See DSA, page 4

All are carriers of the divine, says speaker By KEVIN E. MURRAY editor

CHARLOTTE — The “breath of life” resonated in the music and people at Our Lady of Consolation Church. “The breath of life — the spirit of God — was breathed into us. We are carriers of God’s spirit, carriers of the divine,” said Sister Patricia Haley. The Sister of Charity of Nazareth was the featured speaker at “Revival of the Spirit 2004,” the fifth annual revival

sponsored by the diocesan African American Affairs Ministry, held at Our Lady of Consolation Church Aug. 12-15. “It is a time of encouragement and a renewing of our commitment to service,” said Sister Haley, coordinator of the Black Catholic Ministries office in the Diocese of St. Petersburg, Fla., and a faculty member of that diocese’s adult formation program. “It’s also an opportunity to See REVIVAL, page 6

Lighting the Fires of Faith

Fighting for Life

Culture Watch

Hundreds brave weather for annual event

Pro-life stand doesn’t impede religious freedom

Vatican book; ‘Passion’ tops Pro-Catholic films

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