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Roman
Catholic
Diocese of Charlotte
Gathering of faith Secular Franciscan Order discusses Eucharist, spirituality at annual
gathering
NEWS^MERALD
Established Jan. 12, 1972 by Pope Paul VI
SEPTEMBER
17,
SERVING CATHOLICS IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA IN THE DIOCESE OF CHARLOTTE
2004
PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN
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STUDENT STORM TRACKERS
Bringing foith
New facilitators behind bars
ready to train empioyees, voiunteers
PRISON MINISTERS ATTEND INAUGURAL GATHERING
Program instituted to prevent child sexual abuse in diocese
GERALD POTKAY
REV. MR.
BY
CORRESPONDENT BY
KEVIN
E.
MURRAY
who
EDITOR
CHARLOTTE facilitators
—
—
HICKORY
New
God
bring
Those
to prison in-
mates recently gatliered to reand share.
flect
'Today we
have been trained
see the fruits of
to help others protect children
our ministry," said Rev. Mr.
Diocese of Charlotte. Susan Chestnut, a consultant for VIRTUS, led an intensive two-day training session at the diocesan Pastoral Center
Ben Wenning, coordinator of diocesan the permanent
tor the lacilitators Sept. 9-10.
our
in the
are
diaconate. 'This
many
times
We
gether.
is
we
the
first
of
will get to-
are here to share
stories."
The twelve facilitators now certified to present
More than .'30 permanent deacons and others involved in
See TRAINING, page 4
See PRISON, pages Photo bv Kevin
A student tracks Hurricane Ivan on St. Ann School's WeatherNet computer system Sept. School is one of two schools in Mecklenburg County to become a WeatherNet reporting
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CCHD director spealcs
1
E.
Murray
3. St.
Ann
station.
Catholic students use technology
onHIVandAIDS
to monitor hunicanes
Disease aifects entire planet, says priest KAREN
BY
A.
EVANS
STAFF WRITER
CHARLOTTE the
first
case of
—
Since
AIDS was
di-
agnosed more than 20 years ago, some 20 million people have died of AIDS-related illnesses and 37.8 million more
abated pace and destroys the Photo by Karen A. Evans
Father Robert
Vitillo speaks on HIV and AIDS at Just Second
Fridays
in
lives lies
of individuals and famias well as causes serious
See AIDS, page 9
Charlotte Sept. 10.
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Weather Service BY
PEGGY ANDERSON
SPECIAL
TO THE CaTHOLIC
News & Herald
are living with the disease.
"The spread of the pandemic continues at an un-
On the roof of the south Charlotte school, a sophisticated set of instruments collected weather data and trans-
DATA COLLECTED HELPS LOCAL TV NEWS, NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
CHARLOTTE
—
As
remnants of Hurricane Frances whipped through Charlotte Sept. St.
Ann
7,
students at
School tracked the
storm on the school's WeatherNet computer site.
world's largest weather network.
A year ago,
St.
private
Ann
School
and Providence Day School in southeast Charlotte became the only two elementary schools in
Mecklenburg County
AWS
to install
WeatherNet reporting
stations.
"My
Polish priest visits
Catholic students help Florida school
parish, celebrates feast day
PAGES 6-7
how
see
it
Horton, St. Ann School computer science teacher. "They
were so excited. It gives them real, hands-on science that they can touch and feel. You can't get that from a book." The weather instruments at St. Ann School measure temperatures, wind speeds, rainfall amounts, humidity and air pressure. Data is collected automatically and fed See WEATHER, page 7
Remembering 9/11
faith
CCHS teacher visits NASA; I
and
fourth grade students
were able to follow Hurricane
Common
Our Schools
American (AWS), the
Frances
changed from a hurricane to a tropical storm," said Lisa
Arden
I
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The Catholic News & Herald
2
September
topics from around the world to your own baclcyard
Judge's decision against partial-
ban
birth abortion
—
WASHINGTON THE WRATH OF IVAN THE TERRIBLE
ing
(CNS) Termspokeswoman
a "callous opinion," a
it
called ^callous' Nebraska's law banning partial-birth
hibiting the procedure birth abortion
is
known
as partial-
She
said with their majority deci-
sion, the five justices ruled "that the
Constitution will allow no legal pro-
from the violence of
tection for children
unconstitutional.
Kopf
U.S. District Judge Richard
partial-birth abortion, as long as there
who
Nebraska said the 2003 law should have included an exception allowing
Judge Kopf s ruling shows
that type of abortion to be used in
'abortionist's veto' in action."
in
The only
danger. is
when
ogy and
at risk.
life is
Kopf s
deci-
respectful of the right to
stitutional.
The
"abortionist's veto" that she said
are expected to be appealed eventually
Supreme Court
in a
to the
reach
the
established by the
of
ruling four years ago. In a 5-4 decision June 28, 2000,
high
the
struck
court
down
n. —Dioeesa-planner
partial-birth abortion cases
Supreme Court. The Supreme Court typically declines to take appeals where lower courts are in
needs associated with moving. Classes meet Wednesdays through Nov. 17 in Room 200 of St 1
ASHEVILLE
VICARIATE
ASHEVILLE
— The
St.
De Poms Do-
Study meets Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., at
bebereid@adelphia.net.
HENDERSONVILLE
—
The St Franas
of
tlie
Hills Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order meets the fourth Sunday of each month 2:30-
Hurricane Ivan diocese
4:30 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 208 7th Ave. West. Visitors and inquirers are welcome. For more information, call Joanita
must be
jnell@dnet.net.
SFO,
Nellenbach,
(CNS)
— The
Trinidad
bishop of the Caribbean
island of Grenada said the entire diocese
have to be completely rebuilt after being devastated by a powerful hurricane churning its way toward the will
the other buildings here,
—
Vincent de Paul Church, 6828 Old Reid Rd., will host its Annual Tea Party Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Msgr. Pharr Center. For For more information, contact the church office at (704) 554-
persisted,
and
a
dusk-to-dawn
curfew was imposed. Bishop Darius said few parishes celebrated Mass Sept. 11-12 because of the
damage, but many hoped to resume ser-
otic"
all
VICARIATE
homes
Bishop Vincent Darius of St. in Grenada said all church structures there had been damaged fol-
"Like
or
CHARLOTTE
vices the
lowing the passage of Hurricane Ivan, the most powerful stonn to hit the region in a decade.
627-9209
recaptured. Looting of businesses and
United States.
George's
(828)
He
weekend of Sept.
18-19.
water and communications had not yet been restored. "I think people are still in a state of shock," he said. "Many are concerned electricity,
happen tomorrow
about what terms of their survival." will
in
St.
Semi-Annual Fam-
St.
fice
at (704)
HUNTERSVILLE
—
of the
island's prison escaped during the hurri-
cane as
its
roof blew away; some were
of midnight-6 a.m. for more information, Charles and Bernice Kish at (704) 8 46-7387.
CHARLOTTE
—
'
details, call
MatKaren Wepa-snick at
Newcomers
Women's Ministry of St. Mark Church invites women who are new or still feel new to the area "Moving On," based on Susan Miller's hoo\ "After the Boxes are Unpacked." We will talk about the spiritual, emotional and practical to
GASTONIA
BELMONT
VICARIATE
—
Faithfid Citizenship Sessions viiW be|
Queen of the Apostles Church, 503 N.i Main St., Oct 7, 7-8:30 p.m.; Oct. 16, 6-7:30 p.m.;-| held at
SEPTEMBER
niE
VOLUME
said residents
and clipped Jamaica Sept. 11. On Sept. 13, it had strengthened to a Category 5 hurricane and was headed for western Cuba and, eventually, the United States.
call
(704) 541-1891 after 8 p.m.
The
SECRETARY: Deborah
More than 200 inmates
of the Blessed Sacramenl Matthew Church, 8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy., each P'riday J following the 9 a.m. Mass until Saturday at 9 a.m. ^ Adorers are needed, particularly during the hours offered in the chapel of St.
thew Church. For
554-7088.
ered strength over the Caribbean Sea
7.
CHARLOTTE — Adoration
Services, Charlotte Regional Office and St.
— The S7th
excess of 100 miles per hour, Ivan gath-
— passed
1
For more information, contact the church of-
Day
as the hurricane
—
has been dubbed by locals directly over the capital Sept.
might be shaken but "we have not lost our faith." 'L,ife has changed, and people are now talking about living as one in community," he said. After leaving Grenada in its wake as a Category 3 hurricane with winds in
—
A support group for caregivers of^ member with memory loss meets the last | Monday of each month, 0-1 1:30 a.m. at St. Gabriel Church, 3016 Providence Rd. For more'; information, contact Suzanne Bach at (704) 3764135. a family
ing a potluck dinner. Divorced men are invited every third Wednesday of the month.- TGIF is a healing ministry sponsored by Catholic Social
Rosary
PUBLISHER: Most Reverend Peter J. Jugis EDITOR: Kevin E. Murray STAFF WRITER: Karen A, Evans GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Tim Faragher ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE: Cindi Feerick
"Ivan the Terrible"
CHARLOTTE
Vincent de Paul Church, 6828 Old Reid Rd. Father Philip Scarcella, pastor of Our Lady of the Assumption Church, will be the speaker.
CHARLOTTE
Bishop Darius said he was currently working on putting together a diocesan disaster relief committee to coordinate the distribution of incoming relief to parishes on the predominantly
He
St.
Rd. The class will focus on the book of Exodus and will meet through May 2O05. For details, call the church office at (704) 948^0231.
will be held Oct. 3 at 3:30 p.m. at
7088.
our churches, presbyteries, convents and schools have received structural damage," he said Sept. 12. Ivan, traveling through the Caribbean, killed at least 68 people, including 19 in Grenada and 19 in Jamaica. Ninety percent of Grenada's buUdings were flattened or badly damaged, and the Red Cross estimated 60,000 of the island's 90,000 people were left homeless. Bishop Darius said the roof of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in St. George's had caved in. The eye of
Catholic island.
Catholic Scripture
Thank God Ifs Friday (TGIF), a weekly support group for separated and divorced women, meets every Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the New Life Center building, room 1 14, of St. Matthew Church, 8015 Ballantyne Pkwy., includ-
ily
described the situation as "cha-
because
The Women's Guild of
fVomens
Mark Church, 14740 Stumptown
is
CHARLOHE
PORT-OF-SPAIN,
—
<
HUNTERSVILLE
p.m. in the rectory building
at 7
-\
at
more information.
minican Laity Ciiapter meets the fourth Moitday
Lawrence, 97 Haywood St. Inquirers are welcome. For more information, contact Beverly Reid at (423) 6338-4744 or
rebuilt
10:15
of each month
at the Basilica of St.
Grenada bishop says after
Rd.,
895-3310 or Merry
1:30 a.m. Call Gigi at (704)
(704) 947-9547 for
Martin
t
agreement.
Mark Church, 14740 Stumptown
way across the Caribbean.
of
life
human being without exception." Kopf is the third federal judge this summer to declare the law uncon-
every
an was
sion
ciiild stands near his family home destroyed by Hurricane Ivan outside Kingston, Jamaica, Sept. 12. At least 68 people lost their lives to the violent storm as it
*
this
She said the Supreme Court
the mother's
;
it.
"should be untainted by abortion ideol-
for Pro-Life Activities, said
A
favor
exception to the ban
is
In a statement, Cathy Cleaver Ruse, director of planning and information in the U.S. bishops' Secretariat
shows
are abortion doctors
in
where the woman's health
cases
•
abortion.
for the U.S. bishops criticized a federal
judge's Sept. 8 ruling that the law pro-
its
2004
Current and upcoming
In Brief
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FROM THE VATICAN
Nuncio says resumed Israeli-Vatican (CNS)
— StaUed
negotia-
between Israel and the Holy See resumed in Jerusalem and resulted in tions
"considerable progress," said the region's
papal nuncio.
"A few
but
difficulties persist,
the willingness to
fijlfill
I
hope
agreement' fuUy continues," Archbishop
Sambi said Sept. 10. and the Holy See signed the
Pietro
Israel
"fundamental agreement" in 1993; they established diplomatic relations in 1994.
Concordats within the agreement were to foUow to guarantee the rights and freedom of the Catholic Church in Israel, f
but Israel has not enacted the agreement.
Further negotiations over the bilataccord came to a standstill when
eral
withdrew its delegation from August 2003.
Israel in
talks
Archbishop Sambi, the pope's repreand the Palestinian
and Oct. 17, 12:30-2 p.m. in the Parish Family Center. E^ch .session will cover politics, elections, candidates and issues. No pre-registration or fees, just bring yourself, and a friend, too! For details, contact Dennis Teall-Fleming, director of faith formation, at teallfleming@yahoo.com or (704) 825-9600, X 26
VICARIATE
—
GREENSBORO
exemptions.
Church wants
"All the Catholic
is
for
the agreement to include a sentence that says, as a property
owner, the church has
the right to access to the courts" to protect
any of its property, said Franciscan Father David Jaeger, an expert on churchstate relations in Israel.
U.S.
government
officials
helped
persuade Israel to restart negotiations with the church this year, and Father Jaeger said the United States must continue to encourage Israel to resolve the current impasse.
The
sentative to Israel
GREENSBORO
headed the Vatican delegation in the resumed talks with Israel's Foreign Ministry Sept. 6-9. But two major sticking points stLU persist: guaranteeing church property rights and tax territories,
the 'fijndamental
The Greensboro Council of Calholk H'omen announces the start of its 2004200,5 fiscal year with a luncheon on Sept. 22 at
a.m. at Cardinal Country Club. The speaker be Jan Laughinghouse, clinical director at Mary's House. All ladies are welcome. For more information, please contact Marie VanKleef at
W.iQ
will
next round of talks between the Holy See and Israeli delegates is scheduled in late October.
SALISBURY
—
Beginning Sept.
8,
VATICAN CITY
(CNS)
— Under
In addition to the attacks .on
New
the banner headline, "Darkness in the
York and Washington, the newspaper
history of humanity," the Vatican newspaper remembered the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks in the United States and subsequent terrorist attacks around the world. "But the enemies of humanity can never prevail," said the subheadline in the Sept. 11 edition of L'Osservatore Romano, the Vatican newspaper. The newspaper, distributed to jour-
highlighted later terrorist attacks: the
October 2002 bombing in Bali, Indonesia, which left 202 people dead; the March bombing of several trains in Madrid, Spain, in which 191 people died; and the deaths of more than 320 people, mostly children, Sept. 3 after they were taken hostage in a school in Russia.
To
nalists Sept. 10, called for acts of coura-
geous peacemaking and reconciliation around the globe.
"Hope
is
the terrorists,
matters
"it
the victims are tourists or their
way
to work," the
'The important
the only real force that can
little if
commuters on
newspaper
said.
thing, in the terrorists'
toward a future of peace where terrorism is only a sad memory,"
perverse strategy,
the front-page editorial said.
The newspaper quoted what Pope John Paul II said at his general audience the day after the U.S. attacks: "Even if the forces of darkness seem to prevail, believers know that evil and death will not have the last word." The certainty that goodness will triumph, the newspaper said, must be the force that 'sustains humanity at this
lead the world
"Now more than ever,
there
is
a need
men and have the courage to buQd bridges and not to dig ditches between peoples. It is a courage that only hope can increase," the newspaper said. for authentic peacemakers, for
women who
darkening
it,"
is
to spread a general-
ized feeling of panic."
"On Sept. 11, 2001, a threatening shadow was spread over humanity,
mm
VICARIATE
MOORESVILLE
Sept, 11, Vatican says
enemies of humanity won't prevail
negotiations result in progress ROME
Remembering
the newspaper said.
troubled
moment
of history."
St.
Therese Church, 2 7 j^rawley School Rd., will offer a program designed to provide encouragement for women who have relocated. This is an opportunity to meet others and exchange insights. The 10-week session, containing biblical advice and clear-headed counsel, is based on the book "^Jler the Boxes are Unpacked" by Susan Miller. Both morning and evening sessions will be offered with baby-sitting provided at the morning .sessions. For further information, contact, contact Lois Yaniero at (704) 892-4326 for morning sessions and Connie Evans at (704) 658-0521 or Tori Springate at (704) 662-9122 for evening sessions. 1
Ranger Rosaries
(336) 644-1142.
GREENSBORO 'Prolecling
WINSTON-SALEM
—
Terry Aiken will present a God's Children' workshop Sept. 25, 9
a.m.-2 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of
Mary Church,
605 Barber Ave. "Protecting God's Children" is a ^Jrogram designed to heighten awareness of the issue of child sexual abuse.
Participants will be
informed of potentially dangerous situations with .specific
suggestions to reduce the risk of children
becoming victims of such abuse. free click
To
register for this
workshop, visit www.Charlottediocese.org and on "Protecting God's Children."
HICKORY
— The of Brother Francis present two spiritual events the of — — the stigmata and Francis of Fraternity
will
in
St.
life
Assisi
Oct. 3 at 3 p.m. at
transitus
St.
Aloysius Church,
.921
Second
NE. Refreshments and a biographical video will follow. For more information, contact Ruth Thoni St.
at
—
The
Secular
Franciscans will host the Blessing of the Animals at Winston Square, adjacent to the Sawtooth Building, 226 N. Marshall Street, on Oct. 2 iriMlH
a.m. All family
welcome
members and
their pets
For more information, call (336) 725-3751 or email p-lstudio@webtv.net to attend.
—
KERNER.SVILLE Holy Cross Church, 616 S. Cherry St., celebrates Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every Friday until 7 p.m. Call the church office at (336) 996-5109 for more information.
VICARIATE
HICKORY
VICARIATE
WINSTON-SALEM
MT. AIRY Main St.,
—
Holy Angels Church, 1208 N. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., and every Thursday, lo-ll a.m. Adoration conoffers
cludes with Benediction.
(828) 466-1664.
HICKORY NE,
is
—
St.
Aloysius Church, 921 Second
St.
offering a weekly Catholic Sr'nfiture Study begin-
ning Sept.
1.0.
('atholic
Sn-ipture Study
whoso members not only learn the come to a deeper understanding of
is
a
is
program
Scriptures, but their faith
in
your parish or school sponsoring a free
event open to the general public? Please
submit
a
notices
Planner at least
Evening and daytime clas.ses will be held each at the church, Wednesdays, 6:4.0-8:30 p.m., and Thursdays 9:3011:15 a.m. For more information, call Ann Miller at .setting that builds Christian fellowship.
1
for
the
Diocesan
Karen A. Evans
at
kaevans@chariottediocese.org or fax
to
date
in
writing to
(704)370-3382.
(828) 441-2205, or email stalscss(a;charter.net.
Episcopal calendar
CNS
PHOTO BY Don Buke, The Dialog
5 days prior to the event
Father Steven McDermott from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia blesses the men and women of the 945th Service Company at the Army National Guard Armory in Milford, Del., Sept. 8. Members of the 945th received rosaries from the Ranger Rosaries group before leaving for Iraq Sept. 10. More than 100 people from nine parishes joined forces recently to put together what are called Ranger Rosaries they are made of parachute cord and plastic beads and crosses.
—
Bishop Peter J. Jugis will participate in thefollowing events:
ASAINT YOU SHOULD KNOW MATTHEW THE APOSTLE
Sept. 23
— 9 a.m. Mass
Our Lady of the Assumption School, Charlotte
Sept. 25
— 5 p.m. Mass
Sacrament of Confirmation St.
Lawrence
Basilica, Asheville
Matthew was probably born "Follow me." that
in Galilee and was working as a tax collector when Christ called to him, He became one of the chosen Twelve Apostles and author of the first Gospel. is said
he preached
It
in
Judea and then
in
the East. Matthew
circumstances of his death are unknown. His feast
is
is
Sept. 21
venerated as a martyr, although the
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September
17,
2004
AROUND THE DIOCESE
Facilitators to train adults to
Digging faith
protect God's children think deeper and not take things for
granted (when
TRAINING, from pagel
During the three-hour Protecting God's Children awareness programs, mandatory for all employees and volunteers in the diocese. The course is designed to strengthen faith
communities through education,
awareness and training on sexual inisconduct prevention. "Our goal is to train our diocesan employees and volunteers, especially those who work with children," said Rev. Mr. Curtiss Todd, vice chancellor and director of diocesan Human Resources. "We want the people of tlie Diocese of Charlotte to
comes
it
to children's
she said.
safety),"
first
day of training, vid-
eos and in-depth discussions helped the
about VIRTUS' programs, history and online continuing education for employees and volunteers. "After the three-hour awareness session, people can get more information (on VIRTUS' Web site) about how to facilitators learn
protect children," said Chestnut.
On
the second day, the group cov-
ered policies and procedures, challenges
signs related to sexual abuse of a minor;
that may be encountered during an awareness session and how to present VIRTUS' online continuing education components. "One of the great things about this training is we now have people in key locations around the diocese to train others," said Shannon Ganoe, a Protecting God's Children program facilitator and human resources assistant with the Diocese of Charlotte. "By having more facilitators in the
knowing who has
parishes,
take steps, recognize, report, prevent abuse
and ensure
it
doesn't happen."
"We
teach the warning signs of an
offender,
and teach adults how to protect
children through a five-step process," said Chestnut.
That
process, she said, involves:
knowing and recognizing warning access to children;
monitoring programs attended by children; encouraging people to communicate with children; and communicating concerns to children. VIRTUS is affiliated with the National Catholic Risk Retention Group, an insured, not-for-profit insurance company of which the diocese is a shareholder. Chestnut said it was important to note that VIRTUS' Protecting God's Children program began in the late 1990s in an effort to further the work of God's kingdom. "It was not established as a result of difficulties befallen on the Catholic Church in the last two years," she said. And, she said, the Diocese of Charlotte was one of the first dioceses to institute the program. It was the fulfillment of a promise made by then-Bishop William G. Curlin who, in April 2002, announced the implementation of the nationally recog-
it
make
will
and coordinator for kindergarten-through-eighth-grade faith formation at St. Matthew Church in Charlotte. "It's imperative and most appropriate for
all
who work with
people
children
to take this class," she said. "It's a
won-
program and one
fr-om
derful awareness
which we can all benefit." "We needed a facilitator in our area," said Migdalia Ortiz, newly trained facilitator and director of religious education at St. Mary Church in Greensboro. Ortiz,
who
is
bilingual, will
to present the training for both English-
and Spanish-speakers. the class.
here at
Now, we can hold
St.
Mary
diocesan
em-
Vincent Fortunato, provincial minister of theProvinceof Stigmata of St. Francis;
Thomas Aquinas Church
St.
affect people.
She believes the Catholic
first to
first
group of diocesan facilitators, comprised of 30 diocesan employees and volunteers, was trained and certified; they in turn began training the more than 7,000 clergy, volunteers and employees of the Diocese of Charlotte.
VIRTUS' in the adult
training raises awareness
community, "so
it's
not on
Bible study
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Leo the Great
School in Winston-Salem.
"The training
will
help people to
a gymna-^i
sium, kitchen, youth lounge and meeting rooms.
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the Charter for the Protection of Children
for protecting children,"
and Young People that was adopted by the (U.S.) bishops in June of 2002."
"In five years, the Catholic will be a
model
she said. In a Feb. 19, 2004 letter to
members !
of the Diocese of Charlotte, Bishop Peter J. Jugis pledged his ongoing determination to
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Affordability
we know
the signs of an offender, as a faith
m
be completed in July 2006, the building will house parish
committed to the safety of children," he wrote, "and that our diocese is adhering to
the children to protect themselves but on
the adults," said Chestnut. "If
and
'
ally
receive the
August 2002, the
city
The M,000-square-footfacility will be usedfor community outreach program^
children.
In June and July 2002, priests and
in
Diocesan representatives and
such as English as a Second Language, Boy and Girl Scouts, senior citizens events,
'Please be assured that
Then
in Charlotte.
county government officials were in attendance.
said.
Chestnut, a non-Catholic with a master's degree in counseling psychology, has seen first-hand how abuse can
principals serving in the Diocese of training.
JV. ff^stM
and Capuchin Friars serving Immaculate Conception Church in Hendersonville and
conduct.
Charlotte were the
Msgn Mauricio
the training
Church," she
minors.
all
Bishop Jugis concelebrated the outdoor Mass with
"We have lots of volunteers who need
correctly address aspects of sexual mis-
to train
of Consolation Church in Charlotte Aug 29.
vicar general and chancellor; CapuÂŁhin Father JuxieDicffy, pastor; Capuchin Father^
be able
ployees and volunteers to identify and
program
center at Our Lady
cilitator
Church is setting the standard when it comes to combating sexual abuse of
nized
Bishop Peter J. Jugis breaks ground during a ceremonyfor a new communi
a big difference,"
said Barbara Kohler, newly-trained fa-
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5
AROUND THE DIOCESE GATHERING OF FAITH
Secular Franciscans discuss Eucharist, spirituality Council elected during annual gathering BY
St.
JOANITA M. NELLENBACH CORRESPONDENT
CHARLOTTE — Singing T Shall Praise the Savior's Glory," 170 Secular
Franciscans followed the Blessed Sac-
rament to the adoration chapel. Although the Brothers and Sisters of St. Francis Region (BSSF) of the Secular Franciscan Order had had meditation chapels at previous Annual Regional Gatherings, this was the first year for around-the-clock adoration.
Conventual Franciscan Father Linus DeSantis, regional spiritual assistant, placed the Eucharist, in its golden monstrance, on a white-covered table for adoration during this gathering held at the year's Wyndham Garden Hotel in Charlotte 10-12.
Sept.
The twelve
Benedict the
Moor
Reactivating
Fraternity in Macon, Ga.
folding chairs in front
of the Eucharist were often full, both with those who had signed up for spe-
hours and others who dropped in spend some time. Many visited more than once. "Franciscan spirituality is marked by a great devotion to Jesus present in
cific
to
"We
as
Secular
Franciscans
should start here and move from here to changing that in our parishes," he said. "I hope we do this every year."
During the gathering. Father DeSantis spoke about the Eucharist's power and as the basis of community. "The Eucharist is what truly allows us to live in community," he said. "All things are capable of making Christ present. The bread and wine are transformed into the body, blood, soul and divinity of Christ Jesus. ... When we receive the body and blood of Christ, we are transformed. must proclaim that transformation." In a breakout session, the Secular Franciscans divided into 12 groups to discuss the Eucharist and other key points of Franciscan spirituality: In-
We
on Holy Spirit, devotion to the mother of God, dedication to prayer, commucarnation, love of Scripture, reliance
TSt. Francis'] love for the Eucharist
was rooted
BSSF
in his
humility of God.
admiration for the
He was overwhelmed
God would
deign to humble himself and to become present to us under the form of simple bread and wine." "I think that the Blessed Sacrament has been neglected in many of our churches for too many years," said Rev. Mr. Dennis Arcand, SFO (Secular Franciscan Order), chosen leader of that
nal
life,
has 328 professed Secular Franciscans, 71 candidates and 70 inquirers among 24 established fraternities, a reactivating fraternity, an emerging community and six newly forming groups. Six fraternities are in the Diocese of Charlotte:
St.
Clare, Asheville; St.
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was part
in
Stewart
Bill
Charlotte Sept. 10-12. The candlelighting
of a presentation on apostolates.
Francis of the Hills Fraternity
Jesus and Mary Fraternity
in
in
The Stewarts are members of the St. is from Sacred Hearts of
Hendersonville; Haupt
Hilton
Head
Island, S.C.
Franklin; Franciscan Family of Greensboro; St. Francis of the Hills, Hendersonville; Fraternity of Brother
Franciscan Center in Greensboro; and Conventual Franciscan Father Terry
Francis, Hickory.
Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Frater-
At the annual gathering, the group celebrated their Franciscan spirituality and community through
Mass on Saturday and
Eucharist, prayer and fellowship by
gional council on Sunday.
learning
more about
through lighted
spiritual talks.
in
Pescatore, spiritual assistant to
Candles were
honor of
1 1
Secular
Franciscans who had died within the last year and for 31 others who had made their perpetual professions since last year's annual gathering. Talking about the Franciscan virtues of poverty, simplicity and humility, Father DeSantis compared Jesus' and Franciscan poverty. "The purpose of your promises, my vows, is so that nothing gets in the way (of focusing on God)," he said. "Jesus blesses poverty. empty ourselves so that we can keep a keen eye on what's really important. Jesus comes to the shepherds because the shepherds are the lowliest. Who did Francis meet? The leper." Franciscan spirit in encountering "the poor, the fragile, the leper," he added, "provides an opportunity to know God through a genuine caring presence. Francis mirrors Christ. He sees the beauty, the we^th of each person." Father DeSantis; Franciscan Father Louis Canino, director of the
Our
nity in Burlington, concelebrated the
Mass of
installation of the newly-elected re-
apostolates and
We
did not volunteer any information.
The
Minister-elect Judy Haupt lights a candle for Flossie Stewart while
waits his turn during the annual gathering of the Brothers and Sisters of St. Francis
the
poverty and simplicity, humility, joyful spirit, peacemaking and solidarity with all creation. The BSSF region encompasses all of North and South Carolina and areas of Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee.
the Eucharist," said Father DeSantis.
Photo by Joanita M. Nellenbach
This year's gathering included new BSSF council. Ev-
election of the
ery three years, the region elects a minister (president), vice minister, secretary, treasurer, formation director and area councilors. Voters are the fraternity ministers or their designated representatives.
From the Diocese of Charlotte, Skyler Harvey, SFO with the St. Maximilian Kolbe Fraternity, was elected to a second term as regional secretary, and Pat Cowan, SFO with the St. Francis of the Hills Fraternity,
was
elected as an area councilor. "It's
Harvey
a chance to serve said.
my
family,"
"Franciscans believe
"I think that holding us up to the Blessed Sacrament has made all the difference in the world," Rev. Mr.
Arcand
said.
"I
think this will be a
momentous start for the new ship that's coming in."
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IN
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17,
OUR SCHOOLS
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—
CHARLOTTE Students at St. Gabriel School in Charlotte recently raised funds to help 'a Catholic school
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in Florida.
Hurricane Charley hit the Florida peninsula Aug. 13 as a Category 4 storm, with winds reaching 145 mph and a surge of sea water 13 to 15 feet. It devastated the communities of Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte. St. Gabriel School students gave voluntary donations totaling $541 to wear clothes of their choice instead of their uniforms on a dress-down day Sept. 14.
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2004
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OUR SCHOOLS
IN
Students track hurricanes students were eager to share their expe-
WEATHER, from page 1
riences with a visitor.
"We've learned through a computer to
AWS,
shares the information with
6,000 school
canes," said third-grader Nicole Balas.
more than
'The wind and water start spinning and it picks up speed and makes a hurricane." Classmate Ella Little pointed to
and 100 television
sites
.stations across the country, including
WBTV in Charlotte. "We
Ann
School several times a day during our broadcasts," said Al Conklin,
WBTV
"During the heavy rain with
we were was
rain
of the
able to
gauge how
falling in different parts
city," said
Conklin. "Charlotte
such a huge place, these school us
fill
sites
is
help
in the gaps."
AWS WBTY,
also has
weather stations at
the University of North Caro-
lina at Charlotte
else," she said. Since coordinates efforts with the National Weather Service,.the WeatherNet station also provides an opportunity for St. Ann School to as-
AWS
Homeland
the U.S.
sist
Security
De-
partment in the event of a national emergency, such as a chemical/biological airborne attack.
"In an emergency, our weather
wind coordinates and ^re department, so they can create evacuation routes based on wind speed and direction," station will feed our
Ann
School applied for a grant fi-om the Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools Foundation to cover the $5,000 cost of the
"You can see where the storm took water from the ocean and left it some-
and Charlotte Douglas
International airport. St.
screen.
where
meteorologist.
much
estimates on the computer
rainfall
use the data from St.
Frances,
a lot about hurri-
which
WeatherNet equipment.
Along with the measuring equipment, the WeatherNet program offers a wideranging curriculum of on-line activities for students of all ages. "I've used it with all our classes, from kindergarten to fifth grade," said Horton. "It's not just for teaching science, work on math, computer either. skills, history, geography, graphing. It's a wonderful tool." Last week, a group of third-grade
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moving
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September
17,
2004
AROUND THE DIOCESE
Prison ministers hold
Newly elected
inaugural gathering pects of diocesan prison ministry for
both inmates and their families, including meeting their spiritual needs, creating and expanding educational opportunities, and one-on-one visits. Rev. Mr. Johnson, who has served
PRISON, from page 1
prison ministry gathered for the inaugural
Prison Ministry Appreciation
Day
both the Western and the adult Foothills
for about 10 years at
held at the Catholic Conference Center in
Youth
Hickory Sept.
Correctional Institute in Morganton,
1 1
Institute
During the gathering, the new prison ministry logo was unveiled and the Deacon John Gallen Award was presented.
ministry coordinator, including: acting
about never ever
nars for Catholic clergy and volunteers;
turning your back on any prisoner because they are not Catholic," said Rev.
assisting in resolving issues involving
Mr. Jim Johnson, permanent deacon at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Morganton and coordinator of diocesan
manent deacons involved in prison minadministrators; and istry) and prison
'This ministry
is
has a range of duties as diocesan prison
Catholic inmates, clergy (including per-
soliciting funding for and distributing of inmate resource materials. During his presentation, Rev. Mr. Johnson shared a letter he received from a young inmate who expressed appreciation
Prison Ministry. Prison Ministry was established in the Diocese of Charlotte by then-Bishop
Donoghue
in February 1991. and programs include the distribution of Bibles, reading and writing materials and greeting cards to inmates imprisoned throughout the diocese; as well as Bible studies and Com-
John
F.
Ongoing
munion Bill
for the deacon's presence at the prison. Rev.
services
Mr. Johnson emphasized that one of the most important aspects of prison ministry was being Jesus to those in need. "We can bring something positive (for the inmates) to hold on to as they leap into the unknown," said Rev. Mr. Scott GOfillan, permanent deacon at St. Joseph Church in Newton, who has been visiting prisoners at Newton's Catawba Correc-
services.
Matevie,
who
serves as a
conducting ongoing training semi-
as
full-
time chaplain in the Mecklenburg County Jail and as a liaison between the diocese and the North Carolina Division
Center for more than three years. Rev. Mr. Gilfillan said he meets with inmates on a weekly basis and, as a lead sponsor, is permitted to take out prisoners with 'leave passes" to attend Mass and have breakfast afterward. He also teaches 40-hour re-entry classes to inmates who are ready for release. Topics include interviewing skills, filling out
of Prisons, spoke about the various as-
Bishop Peter
J.
Jugis, center,
(priests') council at the
He
and setting career goals. on Sunday nights
also preaches
at prison religious services.
"You cannot go
in
and not be
changed by those you minister to," he said. 'Tou become intertwined in their lives.
You
"We Rev.
and vicar forane in
St.
Mr. Gerald Potkay
Jail,
presents the
her work
in
of the
Epiphany
Grace Church
in
Greensboro and vicar forane of the Greensboro Vicariate.
Bill
Hall, chaplain at the
the shape of a shield and designed by
inmate Sergio Gomez to expresses the essence of the prison ministry. The logo includes prison walls; praying hands symbolizing the ministers who meet the spiritual needs of the prison ers; a dove symbolizing God's grace an altar symbolizing the presence of the Catholic Church to the inmates broken chain symbolizing the freedom gained through God's Word; and cross with a heart in the center shoW'
Present at the award ceremony were Mary Gallen, Rev. Mr. Allen's widow, and his sons and daughters. "This is very humbling," said Sullivan. "It is not easy to try to bring the love of God and hope into the lives
men and women. You are speand each of you merits this award and eternal awards for choosing to
of these cial
serve
new
God
<
in this ministry."
ing that God loves ing inmates.
Rev. Mr. Wenning unveiled the prison ministry logo, which is in
Western
goal
trying to help the inmates to under-
is
unwanted, and the unknown," said Matevie.
all
peoples, includ-
Now Your
Morganton. "Our main
Church
in
Parents
Can
Live At
Homel
We Build Friendships With Families
Charlotte for her work
Rev. Mr. Gallen, explained Matevie,
first
Vii
ministry before his death in 1991. am
"His ministry
1 1
one
is
best described as
M
called to minister to the unloved, the
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Blowing Rock; and Father Francis O'Rourke, vice-chair, pastor of Our Lady of
had dedicated his ministry to promoting the development of the diocesan prison
John Gallen Award to Mary Ann Sullivan for
in
in prison ministry.
a Catholic lay chaplain for the
Mecklenburg County
in
Salisbury
cannot meet every need," said
Youth
ter
Mativie,
Elizabeth Church
in
Bishop Jugis; Father John Schneider,
of the Salisbury Vicariate;
treasurer and pastor of
who they are in relation to God." The John Gallen Award was presented to Mary Ann Sullivan of St. Pe-
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Belmont; Father John Putnam, secretary, pastor of Sacred Heart Church
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tears in the very fabric of society," said
Father Robert Vitillo at the Just Second Fridays event at St. Peter Church Sept. 10 in Charlotte regarding "The Human and Pastoral Challenges of HIV and AIDS." Father
Vitillo is
HIV
the special advisor
AIDS
and
Caritas Internationalis, a confederation of 162 Catholic organizations working to imto
prove living and working conditions in more than 200 countries and territo-
He
ries.
also
Catholic
the executive director of
is
Campaign
for
Human
Develop-
ment, the U.S. bishops' domestic antipoverty, social justice program.
An
In sub-Saharan Africa, 10 percent of
two-thirds of
So great
is
all
is
home
to nearly
lost
many
Father
Vitillo said. In addition,
many
cent believed that
HIV
with
20 per-
million children have
cases, these children are
Although AIDS affects every socioeconomic segment of the world population, the poor and hungry suffer most, Vitillo said.
and
friends
who
relatives of the sick
2001, as a
and those
...
It is all
for us
people
and to the
logical scholarship, such incidences con-
tinue to occur," said Father Vitillo.
tices as
income loss of 20 percent." HIV and AIDS also have a significant impact on the educator and health care worker populations of Africa. According to the newspaper The Correspondent, 30 percent of all Zimbabwean teachers are living with HIV; such rates in Zimbabwe and other subSaharan nations will severely affect the future supply of trained teachers in the
Namibia continues
to train
current rate of 1,000 per have a shortfall of more than 7,000 teachers by 2010. HIV and AIDS have similarly affected the health sector, said Father its
will
it
Vitillo.
AIDS-related illnesses have
caused 19 to 53 percent of
among
all
deaths
health care workers in several
African countries.
the hierarchy,
stop such poor pastoral pracsoon as they occur."
Turning the
tide
are infected at
1 1
times the rate of their
Although
have long advocated the use of latex condoms to prevent the spread of HIV, Father Vitillo emphasized that the sole guaranteed method of prevention is abstinence outside of a marriage between two uninfected spouses. "The strong and public positions scientists
promoting condom use have taken perception
some governments, sionals
led to a mis-
among AIDS
educators,
and the media that the church is HIV and AIDS prevention and therefore might be a 'promoter
'The fact is that the Catholic Church sponsors some excellent educational programs designed to prevent the sexual transmission of AIDS," he said.
stigmatization
the
and
marginalization of HIV-infected people. "Attempts to cast out those affected
by the disease virtually
among
all
...
and ethnic groups, as well as in all social and economic classes," he said. "Sadly, some priests and ministers have refused pastoral care and church burial to the HIV-infected." Such discriminatory behavior creates all
racial
Church
is
countries, the Catholic
responsible for up to one-half
of the health care (provided)."
According to Father
the
Vitillo,
home care and orphan care programs; helping families to take of people with AIDS; helping HIV-infected people, many of whom have lost their jobs, to start their own businesses; and, most recently, helping to get anti-retro-viral medications into developing countries.
quences "With our globalized world, no matter how much some Americans want to have this 'island mentality' 'who
— —
cares about those other people?'
ev-
done anywhere
in the
erything that
is
in those
countries are affected (by AIDS), the less they're going to be able to produce for us,"
he
said.
An example
of the effect of this workforce depletion can be found in Zambia, whose population of copper miners has the highest infection rate in the country. With copper extraction as a primary economic source, the economy has been shattered.
Father Vitillo said Americans should lobby pharmaceutical companies to
work toward making anti-retroviral more affordable and more
medications
widely available, especially
in the
poorer
nations of the world.
"We must Global epidemic, local conse-
more of the human resources
dedicate
Church's economic and
to eliminating poverty as ,well as the tragic consequences of
HIV
and AIDS,"
said Father Vitillo. "Individual Chris-
and church institutions must, in the words of Pope John Paul II, give not just tians
of their 'surplus' but of their 'substance.'"
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have been experienced
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'The Catholic Church has taken a tremendous leadership role in responding to HIV and AIDS," said Father
many
of the world,
"The more the worliforces
side of marriage.
VitQlo. "In
affects other parts
including us," he said.
health care profes-
of death,'" said Father
at
world
taken by the (Catholic) Church against
God's unconditional love cern
most importantly, abstinence out-
representation of the general population.
Father
expressed his con-
and,
front of providing
While HIV and AIDS are spreading most rapidly in Africa and Asia, 40,000 Americans are infected each year. Father Vitillo said. Many of these newly infected are young, heterosexual and/or African American. African Americans
obstructing
Vitillo
duction, delayed onset of sexual activity
Catholic Church has been on the fore-
efforts
in
"I
clergy and laity alike have the responsibility to
lifetime
members of
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Source: Joint U.N. Progrom on HiV/AIDS
fol-
and scapegoating of people affected by HIV and AIDS finds no basis in theo-
found that monthly income fell by 66 to 80 percent," he said. "In Thailand, houseoverall
•30
"AIDS must never be considered
punishment from God.
studies of AIDS-affected households
members showed an
Zi
SOUTH AFRICA
to inner transformation
holds that saw the AIDS-related death of
110 .
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NAMIBIA
care for them.'"
believe that
"In Southern Africa and Zambia,
teachers at
^1^^
God himself as the guidebe followed: 'God loves you all, without distinction, without limit. He loves those of you who are sick, those suffering from AIDS. He loves the line to
a sign of the times challenging
cilsease.
ther Vitillo.
year,
CONGO
•110
tional love of
"Despite the fact that the rejection
region. If
UGANDA
"Pope John Paul II has made frequent and emotional appeals to avoid discriminatory treatment of people living with HIV and AIDS," he said. "In his 1989 visit to AIDS patients in the United States, he held out the uncondi-
severely limited resources," said Fa-
their
^
AIDS deaths
deserved to be infected."
lowing of Christ in his ministry of healing, mercy and love."
one of
Child
had "behaved immorally and
cared for by grandmothers, but these women themselves often suffer from
Father
500,000
SUDAN •30
JIGERIA
people living
Catholic Bishops' Conference stated in
one or both parents to the "In
refused to serve HIV-positive patients.
two genera-
Twelve
AIDS
Research conducted in Nigeria showed that one in 10 care providers
Bishops of the Southern Africa
the pandemic that
million
to return for their test results.
people living with AIDS.
tions of orphans have been created, Father Vitillo said.
fail
34
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epic pandemic
the world's population
secretive activity. Father Vitillo
asserted. In
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SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS:
SEPT.
26,
2004
and fellow minister to God's peopl Timothy. Cycil had underlined a portion the Scripture and claimed it for his owi More importantly he had lived out service to God and his people in his lii ciple
Catholics aim to inform voters by
Web sites, booltiets, advertisements BY
CAROL ZIMMERMAN
match up with Catholic social teaching and public policy issues outlined by the
CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE
—
WASHINGTON
This year's
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
The
election campaign, with religious issues
frequently front and center, has prompted a variety of voter guides, booklets and advertisements which aim
on topics they should consider in the voting booth. to inform Catholics
^ite includes a quiz to help
users evaluate
how
the role of Catholics in the public arena.
The
Catholic Voting Project, told
Catholic Call to Political Responsibiloutlines the bishops' teachings
ity,"
on
bishops have also recently released
summarizing key issues of contemporary politics in the forrn of bulletin inserts
10 questions for Catholics to consider
during the campaign. Meanwhile, a lay group in San Diego called Catholic Answers published
CNS
that
kind of guide could play an important role in helping Catholics determine this
how
they might vote.
He
said
it is
clear
from the bishops'
"Faithful Citizenship"
church, a
Cycle
document that
C Readings:
Amos
2)
Psalm 146:7-10 1 Timothy 6:11-15 Gospel: Luke 16:19-31
3)
BY
6:1a,
JEFF
4-7
people he pastored, all the while not neglecting his love for his wife and children.
being said by those who knew his ministry that Cycil wQl be impossible to replace, that he "spoiled" It is
him and
HENSLEY
CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE I
erbs 30:5-9, Luke 9:1-6; Thursday, Ecclesiastes
candidate supports any of these issues, according to the guide, that per-
provides a "resource for Catholics ev-
9:18-22; Saturday, Ecclesiastes 11
son should not be considered. A copy of the voter guide ran as a full-page advertisement in the Aug. 3 1 issue of USA
help
Today.
newspaper advertisements. The same day USA Today ran the full-page ad by Catholic Answers, The JVashington Times published an advertisement sponsored by the American Life League
human cloning and homo-
sexual marriage. If a
In
some
guide points out,
races, the
wrong
"each candidate takes a
on one or more of the negotiables."
When
this
position
five
non-
occurs, the
guide suggests that voters choose the candidate "who takes the fewest such positions or
who seems
able to advance
least likely to be
immoral
you may choose to vote
Jimmy
legislation, or
for
Akin, director of apologetics
and evangelization for Catholic Answers, said the voter's guide has gener-
ated a lot of interest and has been pur-
chased in bulk by parishes and a few dioceses.
The guide has been criticized by some who say it does not comply with the Internal Revenue Service guidelines for voter materials that are provided
by
nonprofit groups.
Akin
told Catholic
Sept. 3 that Catholic
News
Service
Answers had
sought legal advice for this matter and had determined that the guide is "well within U.S. laws and regulations." He said the group had never produced a voters' guide before, but did so this year to help educate Catholics about the need to elect candidates who support "fundamental human rights and values." Another Catholic voter guide became available online Aug. 30 at www.votingcatholic.org. The guide, produced by the Catholic Voter Project, a nonpartisan group of lay Catholics,
shows how the
the
erywhere
in the
pre.sidential candidates
United States
them make sense of this
—
to
election."
Religious views in politics have also been appearing in recent full-page
that accused
some Catholic
have the privilege of. love and serve. 7j May we all at our own deaths find that^j we have been worthy of the instructions Paul gave to Timothy: "Fight the good all
we
fight of faith.
Take
everlasting
to
life
firm hold on the which you were called
when, in the presence of many witnesses, you made your noble profession of faith."^|
abortion.
the headline
"God
is
not a Republican
New
Tork Times. The advertisement was sponsored by Sojourners, a Christian organization based in Washington that publishes a monthly magazine and is dedicated to social justice issues.
The
SEPT
25
1
:2-11
,
Luke
9:7-9; Friday, Ecclesiastes 3:1-11
,
Luke
:9— 12:8, Luke 9:43-45
SCRIPTURE FOR THE WEEK OF SEPT. 26 - OCT
2
Sunday (Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time), Amos 6:1 ,4-7, 1 Timothy 6:11-16, Luke 16:19' 31; Monday (St. Vincent de Paul), Job 1:6-22, Luke 9:46-50; Tuesday (St. Wenceslaus, St Lawrence Ruiz and Companions), Job 3:1-3, 11-7, 20-23, Luke 9:51-56; Wednesday (Sts. Michael,| Gabriel and Raphael), Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14, John 1:47-51; Thursday
Luke 10:1-12; Friday 10, 13-14;
Matthew
(St.
Therese of the Child Jesus), Job
(St.
Jerome), Job 19:21-27^
38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5;
Psalm 139:1-3
Luke 10:13-16; Saturday, (Guardian Angels), Exodus 23:20-23; Psalm 91:1-6, 10-11
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whenever
godly man last night. Cycil Adrian was a Nazarene pastor of a small church on the West Side of Fort Worth. Above his casket was a Bible, and it was open to a passage in Timothy it may have been the one in this week's reading; the tone and message were, at the least quite similar. The passage con-
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booklet, "Voter's
rushing to their bedsides
his people,
Stood by the coffin of a good and
mining how to vote are incredibly complicated," and trying to narrow down Catholic doctrine to only a few issues "ignores the integrity and fullness of the
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paranoia and patriotism" in presentday America.
VENICE,
Wenders with
Archbishop Foley told Vatican Radio Sept. 8 it was "important the church take part in a showcase like the one in Venice."
a spiritual filmmaking
award during the annual Venice Film Festival.
U.S. Archbishop John P. Foley, head
nications, praised "the director's
nize the role film directors play in cin-
courage in
ema, since they can touch people's
asking the essential questions about man's existence," as
hearts,"
he presented Wenders with
the annual Bresson Prize Sept
Wenders' films
even more important to recog-
"It is
Commu-
of the Pontifical Council for Social
In his speech, the archbishop said
"offer a starting
—
upon to spread
point for constructive reflection" and
called
"show that cinema
values which humanity
an appropriate instrument for spreading values and culture," the archbishop said in his speech. The 59-year-old cinematographer is best known for the films "Paris, Texas" in 1984, "Wings of Desire" in 1987, and the "Buena Vista Social Club" in 1998. Wenders was attending the northern Italian film festival to present his recent film, "Land of Plenty," which deals, Wenders said, with "poverty. is
and television director Sean McNamara has made
Film
viewers. McNamara, a Catholic, said
he added.
Wenders' work helps "people reflect upon the needed task all people are
8.
CNS
the universal
still
requires" for
for
most of
ways. He
The Bresson Prize, named after French director Robert Bresson, was established in
who
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spiritual
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its
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McNamara
said
he was inspired by the recent documentary, "Super Size Me," in which its filmmaker-subject ate every meal for 30 days at McDonald's restaurants.
McNamara line of
got his start
work 20 years ago
in this
as a pro-
ducer on a series called "Kids Incorporated." Nearly a decade later, he
He waxes
When
he
enthusiastic about the
first
out of the (camera) frame,"
said. "When I got out from behind the camera to see what was going on, I found that she would kneel down and hug the couch, literally," not walking really close to it as he h^d meant. Another scene in "Casper Meets
Wendy" called for a goat. The goat's real name was Meaner. When the goat was
produces TV series for kids on various cable channels. McNamara also gave current
same scene
in the
McNamara
as Duff,
tried to give the goat di-
rection by calling its name, he said. But when he called out "Meaner, Meaner" about five times, he said, "I
turned to Hilary and she's got this scrunched-up, mean look on her face!"
Back then, McNamara said. Duff "was so cute, she got by on that." Now, as an established singer and actor, he added, "I think she's going to be like Sally Field and win an Academy Award one day."
McNamara
He's also been associated with the kids' series, "Even Stevens," which gave Shia LaBeouf his start, and "Phil of the Future." He's part of the creative team of Brookwell McNamara Entertainment, which creates and
directed her, she
McNamara
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long
mark,' and every time she did, she'd fall
a pilot called 'The Secret
"we did
a
was just learning to act, he recalled. "I would give her direction in one scene to 'hug the couch and hit your
World of Alex Mack' (for) Nickelodeon. And it's just taken off from
said,
first
starring role six years ago in the movie sequel "Casper Meets Wendy." Now, they've teamed up again in the upcoming feature film, "Raise Your
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September
AROUND THE DIOCESE
17,
2004
Development down under
Assistant Director of Elementary Faith Development
Preschool to 6th Grade St.
Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, a vibrant parish of over 5,000
families
in
NC,
Cary,
seeking
is
an energetic,
organized person to
position of Assistant Director of Elementary Faith Development.
Cary
is
fill
the
located
near the renowned Research Triangle Park and the major university cities of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.
The successful candidate
will
be a practicing Catholic with at least three years
Must have a Bachelor's
experience as a parish religious education director.
Degree
in
Education
Pastoral Studies.
or
Degree or equivalent
Master's
is
Must have a working knowledge of basic computer applications.
preferred.
Duties will include supervision of a Faith Development program for nearly 1,500 children from Pre K through grade 6 including parent and child preparation for
the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist.
The successful candidate
will
also be responsible for working with a three-person staff, supervising alternate
forms of religious education including intergenerational catechesis, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, and Latino Catechesis, and planning training and support
250 catechists. Fluency
for a volunteer staff of nearly
Compensation
include
will
a
salary,
in
Spanish
is
a plus.
commensurate with experience and an
excellent benefits package. If
you are seeking a Catholic parish environment where you can both lead and Photo by Kevin
nurture the faith
life
Faith Development Search Committee, 804 High House Road, Cary, NC 27513
St.
Michael the Archangel Catholic Church
Tony Sanders consults with
Or e-mail to: faithdev@stmichaelcary.org
efforts.
way
Rosweli, Georigia
ofUfe-
fund manager for
Barbara Gaddy,
about
The
of Charlotte
— MUSIC DIRECTOR
the Diocese
how
Kelley
associate director
of Charlotte, at
Murray
dynamic parish of 1 ,600+ on existing music program that includes adult and youth choir, children's choir, cantors, contemporary ensembles and youth Position requires excellent keyboard/organ and vocal skills, experience in band. choral music, ensemble leadership, as well as administrative, budgeting and Proficiency on a secondary instrument such as guitar communication skills. will build
a
director
Sanders came
development and stewardship
effective
serves parishes, agencies
in their development efforts. Services reflect
—a
in Australia,
of development, and Jim Kelky,
the Pastoral Center Sept. 9.
and Gaddy conduct
Office of Development
of Wolhngong
the Diocese
and ministries of the
spirituality
response to Jesus' call to discipleship. Kelley
speakers at stewardship conferences in dioceses in the
Exciting opportunity awaits the Director of Music in a young,
The selected candidate
(center),
of developmentfor to learn
families.
E.
of children, please submit your resume to:
ofstewardship as a
and Gaddy have
United
Diocese
been keynote
States, Canada, Australia
and Jamaica. They have abo spoken at variousfive-day stewardship
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St.
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September
Perspectives
A
collection of columns,
and viewpoints
editorials
Reflections
2004
17,
on maniage
and divorce Boy, it's a bad time to be a newlywed, particularly if you're looking to couples in the news for guidance on how to make it to your silver or golden anniversary. This summer and fall have seen a flurry of pretty horrific examples. First Mark Hacking reportedly confesses to family members that he shot his wife in her sleep and dumped
Despite evil, God's plan leads toward people's
redemption, says pope BY
her in a landfill. Scott Peterson is accused of murdering his wife Laci and their unborn child while wining and dining his mistress, Amber Frey. Robert Howard, the Olympic triple jumper, is believed to have stabbed his wife, Robin Mitchell, before he jumped to his own death from a window out of a University of Arkansas dormitory. And let's not forget New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey's shocking an-
CAROL GLATZ
CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE
VATICAN CITY
—
No matter brought about by evil in today's world, God's plan leads toward humanity's redemption, said Pope John Paul II. "The Lord has established his reign, intervening in history with supreme authority," he said in his Sept. 15 weekly general audience.
The Pope
Though God has entrusted mankind to be free "to generate good and evil," history "has as its ultimate seal the choice of divine providence," said the pope. No matter what "storms, wounds and devastation" are wrought by evil, "the book of the Apocalypse celebrates the end toward which history is guided through the efficacious work of God," he said. For the first time since mid-June, the pope's weekly general audience returned to St. Peter's Square, where some 10,000 pilgrims gathered under dark clouds and a sprinkling of rain.
history and eternity.
what destruction
is
Speaks POPE
JOHN PAUL
Through
11
the
word
"Alleluia," the
on earth join their "song of praise" of the Lord "with that of the faithful
righteous" in heaven, said the pope. "This establishes a channel of communication between history and eternity" that unites the earthly
heavenly liturgies in a of praise, he said.
With
this
and
common song
"communion of praise,"
the faithful celebrate God's saving power and glory, his "divine plan of redemption" and the "nuptial meeting
of the lamb,
who
purified bride,"
is
which
and the humanity re-
Christ, is
During Rome's hot summer months, the Wednesday audience is
deemed, said the pope.
held either in the Vatican's air condi-
end of the audience, the pope recalled
tioned Paul VI hall or in the small outdoor courtyard of the pope's apostolic palace in Castel Gandolfo, in the
that Sept.
south of Rome. The pope focused his Sept. 15 audience talk on a Book of Revelation canticle that looks at the link between hills
Small
During greetings
in Italian at the
was the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, "who faithfully stood by the cross of Jesus." 15
He asked all
and help to
the obstacles" in their
daily lives.
beautiful
is
is,
in fact, gay,
and had been involved with another man whom he hired. The governor confessed all this to the public with his wife, mother to their children, by
THERESE
CNS
riage
fell
How
because, immediately after uttering the words "I do," he failed to hold a stable job. They went to marriage
"It's scary.
specifically did she
change?
"She got lazy, fat and selfish," he told me. Another couple I know just split
marriage psychologist friend of mine who counsels
I asked my German fi-iend impressions of Americans, he
lems.
"You have big appetites!" This remark turned our conversation toward the philosophy of E.F. Schumacker, who wrote "Small is Beautiful," a book that challenges the ideas replied,
that bigger
over
is
better,
more
is
desired
It
is
very true that a great
many
people strive for the bigger, the better
and more.
How
many,
for example,
have a love affair with big cars, SUVs and fast sports cars that guzzle gas? To accommodate all this, we have the largest highways ever experienced by hu-
mankind.
Our moderately
sized
homes
that
FATHER EUGENE HEMRICK CNS Columnist
them
as "happy," in a
We
"unhappy"
few years." any imminent
didn't predict
divorces, but then
we
realized that in
most of the marriages
at least
first marriage lasting anywhereJt from six months to three years. i| There are those statistics again! As products of two divorced fami lies, my husband and I took our vows
the
pretty seriously. The words "until death do us part" weren't spoken on a whim but after a period of discern
ment and
deliberation.
For nowher
sacrament of marriagi are these words written or underin the Catholic
radically or
we
thing else in
you or decide
I
change too
we want
some-j
life."
What you see is fortunately or unfortunately what you get.
human
is aij integral part nature that, like a niew set of
needs to be balanced lest they best
way
to maintain balance
to block the quest for bigness
and
more from possessing us and governing our lives. This must not be, the primary factor giving meaning to our it is,
we, like so
many
before us,
wake up and find that we have lived an empty life. True fulfillment and meaning are will
equal us in this category.
would philosophers restaurant food
is
twice to
we
should eat. Sporting events are jammed by
thousands of fans, and each year's Super Bowl outdoes the past in enormity. screens are
now
wall size, and
sound systems create noise louder than our ears can endure. The yearning for bigger, better and more is not solely American. With the exception of poor nations, most coun-
what Schumacker
In light of this propensity, like
have us do? should first remember that throughout history civilizations never have been satisfied with the status quo. They forever were expanding. Even Christ spoke of expansion when he pointed us to the mustard seed
We
that
grows
the church,
As it did, so did monasteries and follow-
to great size. its
ers.
Philosophy would counsel us that
|,
one of;
the partners had been married before,
lives. If
depleted.
their
ourselves are so perfect).
and "ask again
The
tries
TV
we
classified
vibrate and self-destruct.
Shopping malls are glutted with enormous inventories that never are
three times what
less.
per-
is
(since
of
smaller families.
Most
"You don't know how that
going to change." His words scare me because I know how true they are. Just the other day my husband and I dis-l cussed the marriages of our friends son
tires,
once housed large families are now becoming tear-downs and being replaced by luxury homes that house much
a
couples experiencing marital prob-
is
his
when
roll the dice
the quest for bigness
The Human Side
When
You
you marry," says
stood: "unless
apart.
dam-
counseling, they prayed, but the age was done.
FuMllmentf meaninggained by tBldngless for ourselves
about
Columnist
We
Of course, you need not open the papers or turn on the tube to learn about cheating, lying and the other rather big termites that eat into a healthy relationship. About half of American marriages end in divorce. One need only show up at a high school or college reunion to see those statistics at work or talk to some neighbors and friends. "She changed into a different person," one friend of mine told me when I, being the nosy Barbara Walters that I am, asked him why his mar-
J.
BORCHARD
his side.
that people "be able to
find in her consolation
overcome
nouncement that he
Our Turn
gained primarily by taking less for ourselves so that others less fortunate will have more. Philosophy would also counsel us not to lose our sense of true satisfaction
Constantly striving for what is bigger,' seeking to acquire more, never leaves us time to be satisfied and enjoy what we have.
Yes, small
is
beautiful
when
seen
through the eyes of philosophy and lived in our everyday lives.
September
17,
The Catholic News & Herald 15
2004
Get out the vote It's
time to vote.
message seems to be a couple
If that
of months early, you're half right. Election Day in the United States this year
on Tuesday, Nov. 2. However, as you probably know, you can't vote if you aren't registered. What's gotten me excited about falls
now
this right
are
some
facts
across from the U.S. Census Bureau.
percent to allow for emergencies), what amazes me is the 40 percent who aren't even registered. I cannot for the life of me figure out how people justify that apathy.
Every vote counts, not just
in the
so-called "swing" states, not just in presidential election years.
Every vote
counts in every election for every office. This is your chance to hire the people who run our local, state and federal governments. If that isn't worth making a little time on your schedule,
I
don't
know what
Too busy? Don't
Guest Columnist
much at stake in your community, in your country, in your world to excuse your absence from any election. If you're a regular voter, good. Keep it up. If you need to register, do it. Most states have a deadline about a
month
Your
before each election.
cal library
a great resource; so
is
is
lo-
the
League of Women Voters and the Web, of course. And when you get the information, spread
you have ers
who
it
around. Surely,
relatives, friends or
cowork-
either boast about not bother-
ing to vote, or
Not
make excuses
for not
This year you're going to have your own "Get Out the Vote" campaign.
voting.
too
sibility to
what-
your involvement
as
James Madison, fourth president of the United States, known as the Father of the Constitution, said, "We have staked the whole future of America, not on the power of govfar from it but on the ernment capacity of mankind for self-
—
—
government." If I sound a
little like
a cheerleader
for getting out the vote, so be
it.
But,
how
can some people be only too happy to express their opinions, and then not take the time to reinforce their words with a thoughtful decision inside a voting booth. It seems to me that no citizen has or be complaithe right to complain sant on Nov. 3, if he or she did not exercise the right to vote on Nov. 2.
frankly,
—
—
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a personal respon-
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the Eucharist Question
Corner FATHER JOHN DIETZEN
CNS
Columnist
Tour article several weeks ago concerning how long Christ is present with us after Communion was somewhat similar to what a priest told me last year.
After Communion, he said, Christ continues present with us for 15 or 20 minutes. This must have been personal conjecture on his part. I
we
Your
priest
was talking about
the sacramental presence of
Jesus remains after Communion, not how long grace endures'
Catholic doctrine
in the world.
make plans
Guest
Column
What is gift planning? Quite simply,
gift
planning
is
GINA RHODES Guest Columnist
you never realized were possible. For example, by giving through your will, you can fulfill a desire to that
make
without diminishing financial security for yourself or your loved ones. A bequest can be arranged as part of the will-making process. That simple addition can speak volumes about your faith. a special gift
a
The
mation and assistance with
gift plan-
ning? First, as people grow in their stewardship life, they realize that limiting their stewardship of treasure to just their income doesn't really reflect
you, your loved ones and others for whom you care will be provided for as
more people
desire.
discover
At the same
time,
you may
new ways
of giving to your parish, Catholic schools, Catholic agencies, the diocese or the foundation
Ready to help The diocese also bility to
security.
has a responsi-
Catholics in our area to pro-
vide information about ways to en-
hance their stewardship. The Office of Planned Giving will be happy to answer questions you may have about methods of giving (at no obligation, of course). We can also work with you and your attorney or other financial
method of offer infor-
gift-planning process helps you form a giving strategy so that
you
your future
advisor as you consider a particular
A stronger mission Why does the diocese
process that helps you identify ways of giving that suit you best. Some
methods are familiar, such as giving by cash or check, while others may be new to you, such as giving through life insurance or in your will.
for
Third, we are ever mindful of the needs for future financial stability to carry out the church's mission in our diocese and know that gift planning can help strengthen the base of financial support for parishes, Catholic schools, Catholic agencies, the diocese and the foundation.
Many
people don't feel they have the financial resources to give as much as they would like, while also carrying out their responsibilities to their loved ones and others. If you have ever felt this way, I believe you will be interested in information and assistance offered by the Diocese of Charlotte's Office of Planned Giving. In fact, every Catholic interested in making the best use of his or her resources will want to know more about gift planning.
is
that
when
bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ in the celebration of the
Catliolic's life
work
in us until
grace by mortal sin. Is there a church teaching on this? (Louisiana) lost sanctifying
A.
Giving is an important part of every
had always
assumed our Lord remained
how long
Giving is an important part of every Catholic's life. It is through giving that we grow as Christians and are able to carry out Christ's
in
a citizen
this year.
Each of us has
like the candi-
political party,
does matter.
Why? is
time Christ is
vote,
MSGR. JIM LISANTE
is.
dates? Just not interested? There
sonal interests, to consider the welfare of others, both now and in the future.
ever candidates or issues you favor, how you vote is between you and your conscience, you and God. Yes, your
They concern
the election of 2000 and they really bother me. Only 60 percent of eligible voters in this country registered to vote, and of that number only 86 percent actually went to the polls. While I wish that 100 percent of eligible Americans would vote (OK, 99
The length of
Whatever your
Candle
came
I
One
Light
and active voter. Educate yourself about issues and candidates; make decisions about what really matters. Accept your obligation to go beyond per-
all
in
that they have. Hence,
more and
are including their assets
their long-range plans related to
stewardship of treasure. Second, the diocese hope to provide information that will be helpful to you and your loved ones as you
The
giving.
size of a gift to the
not what
is
important. But
ers are called
upon
church all
is
believ-
to participate in
the act of giving and the exercise of
good stewardship. Our gift-planning program can assist you to that end.
You may discover surprising benefits for yourself
and Christ's mis-
sion.
Gina Rhodes is planned giving for Charlotte.
the director the
of Diocese of
Eucharist, our Lord's Eucharistic presence remains as long as the species (appearance) of bread and wine remain. This means that whenever, for whatever reason, the consecrated bread and wine no longer look or taste like bread and wine, Christ is no longer present as a sacrament. Obviously, once we receive the consecrated wine and bread in Communion, our digestive processes affect them just as other food, until they are no longer identifiable as the bread
and wine we consumed.
When
that
happens, after maybe 15 or 20 minutes, Christ is no longer present as a sacrament. However, the relationship with the life and person of Christ, which we call grace, is greatly enhanced by our celebration and reception of the Eucharist. It is a major way God invites and unites us to an ever greater friendship with him. This intimate presence of Jesus, which grows also through the other sacraments, prayer, charitable works and a good life, does not cease when the sacramental presence of our Lord ceases. It continues to develop unless it is diminished or lost by sin, which is a deliberate turning away and rejection of that relationship. Questions
may
be sent to
Father
Dietzen at the same address, or e-mail: jjdietzen@aol. com.
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September
17,
2004
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REMEMBERING 9/11
Churches, schools commemorate
Faith
and freedom
anniversary of terrorist attacks BY
CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE WASHINGTON — Memorial ser-
the world.
But he added that no matter how it does not justify
vices in churches across the country Sept.
1 1
marked the
great the injustice,
third anniversary of
violence, pointing out that "violence en-
genders more violence." Bishop Farrell called on individuals to seek peace in their daily lives and in their relationships and to remain tolerant and respectful of views that differ fi"om their own. The Knights of Columbus called on people of all faiths to join in making Sept. 11a Worldwide Day of Prayer for
the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
New York
Cardinal
Egan concelebrated Patrick's Cathedral in
membrance of
a
Edward M. Mass at St.
New York
in re-
who
firefighters
died
while attempting to rescue people in the
rubble of the World Trade Center, brought down when terrorists crashed two planes into the center's twin towers. The same day, Washington Auxiliary Bishop Kevin J. Farrell told the congregation at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington that the Gospel invites people to create "a new culture of
Peace.
'The challenge before us
is
He
said the 2001 terrorist attacks "produce
to bring
many
said.
and that terrorism
there
is
will cease
emotions, ranging fi-om anger to
profound sorrow. But as we recall the losses of that awfld day and honor those
also said that terrorism exists
because of "terrible situations of injustice"
Catholic lay fraternal organi-
Time magazine and The Washington Post that showed hands folded in prayer. With the image was a message calling Sept. 1 1 "a day we can all pray for peace." Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson
peace."
peace back into the world," he
The
zation sponsored full-page ads in
who
when
died,
we
killed
2,985 people
in
New
York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. Sept. 11, 2001.
should aJso remember that
peace and understanding, not revenge and
equal distribution of benefits in
Faculty and students of Our Lady of Grace School in Greensboro held an outdoor "remembrance ceremony" marking the third anniversary of the terrorist attacks that
must be our ultimate goal." can best achieve that goal," he said in a statement, "by raising our retribution,
"We
Parochial pledge
voices to God, reminding
him
that
we
share his deep and abiding desire for
peace on earth, and asking his divine guidance and help." L'Osservatore Romano, the Vatican
newspaper, remembered the Sept. 1 attacks in the United States with the banner headline, "Darkness in the history of humanity."
The
front-page editorial called for
the October 2002
which
bombing
in Bali, Indo-|
202 people dead; the March bombing of several trains in Madrid, Spain, in which 191 people died; and the deaths of more than 320 people, mostly children, Sept. 3 after they were nesia,
left
taken hostage in a school in Russia.
To
the terrorists
"it
matters
little
the victims are tourists or commuters on their
way
to work," the
"The important
newspaper
sai
thing, in the terrorists'
perverse strategy,
is
to spread a general'
ized feeling of panic."
peacemaking and recaround the globe, saying that
acts of courageous onciliation
"hope
is
the only real force that can lead
the world toward a future of peace where
terrorism
is
NOTICE TO READERS
only a sad memory."
In addition to the attacks
on the
United States, the newspaper also highlighted other terrorist attacks including:
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Elizabeth Green, student council president, and Mythily Isaac, science teacher, recite the
Pledge of Allegiance during
Leo the Great School's Sept.
St.
1 1
memorial
ceremony. Faculty, staff and students gathered around the Winston-Salem Catholic school's flagpole to pay tribute to the victims of the 2001 terror attacks and
who
fight to
each grade, carried handmade in
all
protect the United States. Several students, as representatives of flags. Principal
prayer and Elizabeth Green led them
in
Georgette Schraeder led the gathering
singing "God Bless America."
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