t eanc 0 VOL. 23, NO. 20
diocese of fall river
FALL RIVER, MASS., THURSDAY, MAY 17, 1979
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Cou路rt Upholds Mass. Law
New Class To Form For PD Candidates Names of members of the second class of prospective candi~ dates for the Permanent Diaconate program of the Dioese have been announced by the Reverend John F. Moore, program director. After a selective discernment process, 23 men from various parts of the diocese have been invited 'by Bishop Cronin, to begin a program of orientation that will prepare them for the commencement of formal classes in September. Those chosen for this second class are: Fall River Area George A. Collard, St. Mathieu, Fall River; John J. Gagliardi, IBlessed Sacrament, Fall River; Thomas F. Prevost, St. Michael, Ocean Grove. Robert B. Raymond, St. Anne, Fall River; John L. Rogers, St. Stanislaus, Fall River. New Bedford Area Rudolph M. Caruso, St. Francis of Assisi, New Bedford; Chester Cesolini, St. Francis Xavier, Acushnet; Michael J. Concaison, Our Lady of the Assumption, New Bedford. Robert -A. Cyr, St. Theresa, New Bedford; Antonio M. daCruz, Our Lady of the Assumption, New Bedford; Lawrence A.
St. Onge, St. Theresa, New Bedford. Taunton-Attleboro Area Richard V. Boucher, St. Joseph, Attleboro; Jose A. Crespo, St. Joseph, Attleboro; Robert A. Faria, 'Our Lady of Lourdes, Taunton. RolandP. LePage, St. Theresa of the Child Jesus, So. Attleboro; Robert W. Pelland, St. Stephen, Attleboro. Cape Cod
John B. Bourne, St. Margaret, Buzzards Bay; Timothy F. Desmond, Our Lady of Victory, Centerville; Robert D. Lemany, Otis Catholic Chapel, Falmouth. William Martin, St. Theresa, Sagamore; Richard J. Murphy Sr., St. Francis, Hyannis; Joseph P. Stanley, Our Lady of Victory, Centerville. Ukrainian Diocese, Stamford, Ct. Fred Wolock, St. John, Fall River. These prospective candidates will join 14 men now completing their second year in the diaconal program. The diocese of Fall River has a full three-year program of formation of the Permanent Diaconate which involves not only participation of candidates but also, if married, Turn to Page Five
BishopC,ronin Marks St. Stanislaus Jubilee 'Before an overflowing congregation, Bishop Cronin opened the official celebration marking the 900th Anniversary of the martyrdom of St. Stanislaus in the patronal church of the saintly bishop of Cracow in Fall River. The ceremony which overflowed parochial boundaries took on a very special significance as Bishop Cronin received special gifts presented at the offertory of the Mass. Included in these gifts was soil from the very ~irthplace of the Saint, a museum replica of the sword used in the saints murder and a relic of bone from the very body of St. Stanislaus. Beginning a week of renewal that has a total community dimen-
,",OlY DAY Next Thursday, May 24, is the feast of the Ascension, a holy day of obligation. Catholics should attend Mass either on the day itself or on Wednesday, the vigil.
The U.S. Supreme Court -has refused to hear an appeal challenging a lower court ruling that Massachusetts' law restricting state abortion funding is constitutional. In July, 1978, the' state legislature voted to restrict Medicaid payments for abortions necessary to save a mother's life and when a pregnancy resulted from rape or inc~st. Last January, the First U.S. Circuit Court of I Appeals ruled' that the state law would be valid if it would pay for abortions . that would be funded under the federal Medicaid law. This resulted in a broadening of the state law ,because the federal law also allows Medicaid to pay for an abortion when carry- , ing the pregnancy to term would Turn to Page Sixteen
sions the Bishop offered the following reflection. The community renewal will continue throughout the week. Among those who will participate in the preaching service each evening will be Rev. Edward McDonough of renewal fame, who will devote three nights to the mission of healing, and teaching. The renewal will conclude on Sunday evening, May 20th with a Solemn Ecumenical evening prayer service. . "We come together today, my dearly beloved, to fittingly commemorate the 900th anniversary of the martyrdom of Stanislaus Szczepanski, Bishop of Cracow, Poland. By happy coincidence, Saint Stanislaus is patron of this noble parish where we are privileged to gather for this impressive Eucharistic Celebration. The anniversary of the martyrdom of Saint Stanislaus takes on added significance in view of the fact that our present Holy Turn to Page Fifteen
Stonehill College Largest'Class Stonehill College, North Easton, will graduate 472 seniors, the largest class in its history, in ceremonies at 10 a.m. Sunday on the college quadrangle. In addition, honorary degrees will be conferred on Max Cleland, director of the Veterans' Administration, -who will also be the commencement speaker, and on Elma Lewis, directol' of a Boston school of fine arts bearing her name; Edward Skillin, publisher of "Commonweal,"; Judge Martha Ware of BENEATH A MAGNIFICENT TAPESTRY of the pa- Plymouth County; and Robert tronal saint, Bishop Cronin presides at ceremonies commem- Wood, Boston superintendent of orating the 900th anniversary of the death of St. Stanislaus. schools. Bishop Daniel A. Cronin will be among concelebrants and will deliver the homily at a baccalaureate Mass scheduled for 5 Returns of special gift dona- be issued on Thursday, May 31. p.m. Saturday, also on the quadtions and parish contributions Special gift solicitors and par- rangle. bring the 1979 Catholic Chari- ish reports have yet to be reCleland,a native of Atlanta, ties Appeal up to $742,301.09. ported from all areas of the di- is the first Vietnam veteran to Ais the contributions to the ocese. This coming weekend, head the VA. He lost both legs drive continue to be reported to every solicitor, parish and and his right forearm in battle headquarters, everyone in the special gift, should make a last and directs the VA from his diocese is once again reminded effort to canvass every potential wheelchair. He has traveled over of the importance of this very donor. These reports should be 60,000 miles visiting hospitals, special appeal. Literally thou- made to special gift and parish regional offices and other VA sands of people in this diocese centers on next Monday. installations. In his position he depend on the funds raised in directs an annual expenditure Honor Roll of Parishes this drive for their very lives. of $20 billion to serve 30 million Every effort that can be made Three parishes have surpassed veterans and, their dependents to increase the revenue of the their 1978 parish totals in this-. as well as survivors of deceased appeal is urged and encouraged. year's campaign. They are: St. veterans. Much work yet remains to be Elizabeth, Edgartown; St. Anaccomplished in order to' sur- thony of Padua, New Bedford; NOTICE Holy Cross, South Easton. pass last year's grand total. Parish listings that appear in Contributions from parishes, Listings of special gift and priests and special gift donors this week's edition of the An- parish contributors to the Cllthshould be made in person to Ap- chor are listed as 路of Monday of oIlc Charities Appeal will appear peal headquarters beginning each week. At the completion in The Anchor, beginning this Wednesday, May 23 until Fri- of the drive due note will be week. As a result, some regular day, May 25 at'l p.m. The final made of completed parish features will be temporarily report of this year's Appeal will returns. dropped. I
CCA Now At $742,301