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Bishop's 12Th Pastoral Letter Addresses God's Gift of Life f-4 o i et ifì .-4 ^ PITTSBURGH m OI m n 9 id 9 (3 1 1 » ¡n -4 OI » >n » * UJ Ui * o i > > 4 » o 4 4 1 * 0* » in in x * 90 UJ UJ 9 « v4 CD O QC » 40 » œ oc 9 * 90 at o o ca * 9 •3 u. u_ in — ft 9 X * - ft CO 9 9 H- 155thh « .N 9 9 -s 30 350 Established in 1844: America’s Oldest Catholic Newspaper in Continuous Publication Friday, October 1, 1999 ft 9 j .jo co CL Bishop’s 12th pastoral letter addresses God’s gift of life With Oct. 1 beginning the annual ety and manifest a civilization of love — death." economic and, of course, political of observance of Respect Life Month. one that will enrich our lives and the See supplement inside Noting the breakdown of family life in which they become a part." Bishop Donald Wuerl is urging all peo­ lives of our children and their children the United States, the bishop contin­ In contrast to these signs of a grow- * ple of faith to join “in a renewal of belief for generations to come.” sible leaders: assist women facing ues. “We are recognizing an extensive ing disregard for human life, the bish­ in the dignity of every human life and In contrast to the bishop's first unintended pregnancies; support with collapse of individual families precisely op does see numerous signs of hope address with fresh vigor the whole Respect Life letter in 1989, where he compassion those who suffer from because our society no longer supports emerging today. He cites the lowest range of issues that erode this most focused primarily on abortion, today's having had an abortion; affirm the the basic and essential values on annual rate of abortion since 1975, evi­ fundamental of human rights.” letter discusses abortion as well as the lives of the elderly and the disabled: which families rest and our communi­ denced in a 1998 study by the Alan Bishop Wuerl calls for this renewed issues of violence, assisted suicide and forgive those who have committed ty is built. ... Guttmacher Institute, and from the commitment In a pastoral letter, "God’s euthanasia, caring for the terminally grave offenses; and tirelessly promote "The family is the first building block same study, the lowest teen pregnancy Good Gift of Life,” that speaks of the ill, human cloning and capital punish­ the truth about the importance of each ... of the whole hum an community that rate since 1975. need for personal involvement in the ment. human person." grows in an ever-widening set of rela­ Another national survey of college defense of human life. “As children of God," the bishop The bishop recalls the warnings of tionships beginning with a husband freshmen by UCLA’s Higher Education “To the extent that each of us is per­ notes, “we must pray and fast for an Pope John Paul II from his 1995 and wife, their children, the wider fam­ Research Institute shows that volun- sonally involved ... to that extent will end to anti-life practices; be active in “Gospel of Life" that we at e abandoning ily and eventually all those other com­ we achieve a truly good and just soci- the political process and elect respon­ “a civilization of love" for a “culture of munities. educational, cultural, social, See LIFE on page 3 inside Several preparing for priesthood ‘Celebration Emerging stronger: T h e p a sto r of a N orth Side parish, which is consolidating into a Thirty-one m en of Praise’ set single church building, says the goal is to strengthen the from diocese in parish’s presence in, and for Oct. 17 outreach to, the community it form ation at By CHUCK MOODY se rv e s . Staff Writer See page 12. three sem inaries There are two basic levels of the second annu­ By JOHN FRANKO al interdenominational gathering, “Celebration of Staff Writer Marking a milestone: ates Praise," which will be held Sunday, Oct, 17 at the a re Civic Arena, said Father Louis Vallone, pastor of The Diocese of Pittsburgh opened expected at a celebration of 75 St. Mary of the Mount in Pittsburgh's Mount the 1999-2000 academic year with years of the Byzantine- Washington section. 31 men studying at three seminar­ Ruthenian Catholic Church in “The first is the event itself." Father Vallone ies. America to be held at said. "Anytime there's prayer and praise, it's giv­ Bishop Donald Wuerl celebrated Pittsburgh's David L. Lawrence ing God honor and glory. It's worthwhile In and the new term with a Sept. 20 litur­ Convention Center, ol itself no matter what it is, whether it's two peo­ gy at St. Paul Seminary in Craiton. See page 2. ple on a street corner or 5,000 people at the Civic St. Paul currently houses 10 Arena. seminarians. Seven take under­ “The second level is more of a witness to the graduate courses at Duquesne Uni- Profound irreverence:' A entire city that we who call ourselves by the versity. Three others who have cardinal, a bishop, a mayor and name of our savior 'Christians,' there is more aireadv received their bachelor’s that brings us together than tears us apart." the Catholic League for ire enrolled in the pre-the- . Religious and Civil Rights Photo by Douglas Kaup "Celebration of Praise” is sponsored by Pitts­ oloi »gram. weigh in against an art exhibit Bishop Donald Wuerl speaks to young men preparing for the priesthood at burgh 2000, a Christian ecumenical organization In addition, the men take house that features a portrayal of a recent Mass at St. Paul Seminary in Crafton that marked the beginning of established in 1993 following a crusade by evan­ courses on subjects such as the Mary with cutouts from a new sem inary year. gelist Billy Graham at Three Rivers Stadium. The catechism, liturgy, priesthood and pornographic magazines and Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh is a member of the Old and New Testament. The St. Vincent students are the Lord is asking them to give of clumps of elephant dung Pittsburgh 2000. “It's a young house," said Father assigned to local parishes during themselves." he said. See page 11. Plans for this year's event, which will be held David Bonnar, seminary rector. the summer months in order to give Six men from the diocese are from 6 to 8 p.m., were announced Sept. 24 at a them a broader image of parish life. completing their seminary forma­ “The fact we welcomed two men clergy breakfast at the Sheraton Station Square. right from high school is an indica­ ‘The Pittsburgh men come here tion at the North American College Today 's quiz: W hat “Celebration of Praise" is open to the public. All very well prepared because they’ve in Rome. tion of that reality." seats are free, but an offering will be received. already gone through pre-theology “It allows for our men to gain an The average age of the men is 26. Denominational bishops and area clergy repre­ Seminary life at SI. Paul is su p ­ at St. Paul's," said Benedictine experience of the church univer­ Washington nave in c o m m o n senting Catholic. Presbyterian, Episcopal. Meth­ plemented by prayer, apostolic Father Thomas Aeklin. rector of St. sal." Father Bonnar said. All are pushing for debt relief odist, Baptist. Nazarene, charismatic and inde­ work and spiritual direction. Vincent Seminary. Of the 21 major seminarians, six for the world's poorest nation! pendent churches comprise the board of Pitts­ In addition to their academic are preparing for ordination next See page> Q “It's a wonderful place for prayer burgh 2000. and they plan to take part in studies, Father Acklin noted that June at St. Paul Cathedral. and discernment," Father Bonnar “Celebration of Praise." A choir, orchestra and second-year students are active in “It would be nice if we could said. “Even if a guy does not go on praise team have been formed for the event. I k hospital ministry. Fourth-year stu­ ordain five or six each year," Father to dafned, the place really does “Celebration of Praise* last Nov. 22 attracted up have dents, he added, return to the Pitts­ Bonnar said. “Hopefully, in (he next index i impact on one’s life." to 10.000 people representing 300 churches to eminartans also assist Bish- burgh area each weekend to work few years we’ll be able to do that." D io c esa n n e w s ... 3 ,1 2 ,1 3 the Civic Arena. at parishes. St. Paul Seminary will hold an Editorial/official.... op W :‘rl at various liturgies and “Last year’s conference was a great ecumenical F ath er Acklin said the fruits of open house on Sunday, Oct. 31, Opinion/comment. fu net ons. celebration," said Father John Sweeney, pastor of the seminary experience are most from 9:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. The pro­ Entertainment........ The diocese has 15 men who have St. Titus in AJiquippa. who attended the clergy evident in the men’s commitment to gram will include a Mass. brunch, gone >n to the major seminary pro- breakfast. “You have all denominations from the Christ and to the church. tour and presentation. Those inter­ issified gram at St. Vincent Seminary in tri-state area It was a time just to pray and to be. w here they are completing They know something big has to ested in attending should call the )rld.....
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