On St. James' Day
(first of a five-part series by Michael Patrick O'Connor and Michael Hoi/erich.) THE Tl.Je j(~ys and the hopes, the griefs and the anxities of the men of _thts age, especially those who are poor or in any way afnt_ct~d, these too are the joys and hopes, the griefs and anxtettes _of the ~ollowers of Christ. Indeed, nothing genuinely OBSERVER human fatls to ratse an echo in their hearts. Serving the Notre Dame and Saint Mary's College Community
On July 25, 1968, Paul VI published Humanae Vitae, his long VOL. Ill, NO.6 MONDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 1968 waited encyclical letter on marriage and birth control; it was to epresent all of the deliberations of his predecessor of beloved memory, John, and a papal commission on the question, and the · nswcr to Vatican ll's most urgent question. It fully represented none of these things. If one thing is clear about the encyclical, it is that the Holy Father bears the burden of what it has to say more than any other modern pope has had to bear that awful burden. All available evidence indicates clearly that Paul rose above John's feelings on the mal te r; in Ia rge part, ameliorated the significance of the findings of his commisssion and presented to his venerable j brol hers and beloved sons and answer completely inconsistent with the world view of Vatican II. ~ But the quest ion is not Paul's honesty; of that there can be no I doubt. but it is, finally, a moot point. Paul took as seriously as anyone could the Council's demanding elucidation of the Church's pastoral function quoted above from the Council document. The problem which the encyclical has raised is precisely the truth of that · echo., first if it is strong enough, and second if it has remained undistorted by other interests and other concerns which appear, but only, appear to be of greater significance. The substance of the encyclical is contained in this passage from the Pope's address to the U.N. General Assembly October 4, 1965 the life of man is sacred; no one may dare offend it. Respect for life, even _OBSERVER Wire Editor Sam Boyle, Associate Editor Betty Doerr, and Senior Editor \~. with regard to the great Mike Farnum check the first of United Press International's flow of news to the problem of the OBSERVER. bi.rth-rate, must find here in your assembly its highest affirmation and its most reasoned defence. You must strive to multiply bread so that it suffices for the tables of mankind Presidents Grill Fr. Riehle rather than to favor an artificial control of birth, which would, In a meeting which lasted iversity Student Life Council areas, should be set by the hall be irrational, in order to diminish the number of guests at the h banquet of life." more t an three hours Sunday consultation will now be pos councils. You consulted the The modern debate on contraception dates back to 1930, the date night, the Hall Presidents' sible. rectors as you imposed the of Pius XI's reply to the Lanbeth Conference of that year which Council closely questioned Dean Rossie also questioned Riehle prefects, but not the hall of Students Rev. James L. urged that the Anglican Church expand its teaching on b irt h contro I. closely on sections of a contract councils. The way to right this In the encyclical letter Casti Connubi Pius states that "any use Riehle and Philip J · Faccenda, with the Dean of Students office slight would be to allow halls to Special Assistant to Fr. whatever of marriage, in the exercise of which the act by h uman signed by all prefects. make reports instead of effort is deprived of its natural power of procreating life, violates the Hesburgh, on the prefect system Interrupting Riehle's reading of prefects." McCauley added "If law of God and of nature, and those who do such a thing are stained and the new hall judicial code. the contract, Rossie asked for you channel imformation The Council, whose constitution assurance that a prefect making through hall councils you will by grave and mortal fault." has yet to be submitted to the The scene for the present encyclical however was set by three statements against university get the job done and make a lot Student Senate, could not make developments in reaction to Casti Connubi rather than that letter rules would not be fired. Riehle of people much happier." a statement on either issue but Faccenda mainly defended itself. (It probably should be explained at this point that no papal decided informally to invite Fr. refused to make any statement provisions in the hall judicial document thus far issued on the subject of birth control falls Riehle back for further of assurance, comparing the definitely under the rubric of papal infallibility.) The frrst of these status of prefects to that of code, but told the Council that three developments was the endorsement by Pius XII of the rhythm questioning next Sunday night. corperation executives critical of prefects had been instructed method by all Catholic couples with serious motives for avoiding Speaking to the Council; operations. While taking a never to enter student rooms Riehle vehemently defended the procreation. The second was the growth of a new conception of generally moderate position, the uninvited unless sure a violation marriage that grew out of greater recognition of the changed status prefect system, saying "My idea Dean of Students pointed out of university rules was taking of women and realization that physical love had independent is t hi! t any priest should that prefects are employees of place. Concerning provisions in significance in marriage from procreation. The last factor in setting function as a priest and not as a the university. the judicial code for 11-member the scene was the acknowledgment by the present Pope that the disciplinarian. I certainly was Concerning provisions for hall judicial boards, Faccenda pronouncements of earlier popes are not binding for all time. Thus not ordained to be a policeman. enforcement of university stressed the necessity of I was ordained to be • a priest. Paul himself insisted upon the Church's right to self reappraisal on regulations, Rossie and Farley uniformity, saying "You're basic every level. The prefects have the combined President Mike McCauley' were problem is that you're toying With this last statement in mind, the Vatican Council prepared job of counseling and enforcing critical of prefects reporting with legality. The hall judicial rules in the halls. Thus the rector what must stand as a serious prologmenon to any consideration of violations straight to the Dean of board is no civil court but it has the validity of Humanae Vitae. The Council adopted the formation and one more priest in the halls Students. Riehle assured the the right ot impose considerable of insisting on responsible parenthood and the dual ends of marriage, will be freed to perform their Council "In every case I possibly penalties ... The trial records of if with fairly pointed references to the integrity of existing doctrine. priestly functions." can, I will send the matter back last year were uneven. Some sort Thus the Council chose to shift the burden of the final decision to Under close questioning from to the hall judicial board." of organization of the boards is the Holy Father. Paul himself was awaiting the report of a the Council and SBP Richard However, Rossie contended needed campus wide. This is not commission on the problem set up by his predecessor John. Paul Rossie, Riehle maintained that "Due to feelings in the halls the regimentation but organization expanded the group to include 52 members, distributed among "There were no provisions for guidelines for prefects, the grey so you can get a fair trial." theologians, demographers, physicians, and representatives of the consultation of students on the married laity; he also set up a coordinate episcopal group. In June of prefects · · · No one irlvited me 1966 the proceedings and reports were presented to the Pope and it to a meeting of the Hall Pres- Sl.C Elections- Postponed idents' Council." Rossie, con was publicly acknowledged that the general commission advocated a Elections for the Student Life that the newly formed senate change in policy by a large majority and the group of bishops by a centrating his attacks on the Council have been posponed would consider the ratification small majority. Paul in effect rejected the work of the commission as imposition of prefects as until after the election and of the Student Life Council and unsatisfactory and insisted that further work would have to be done opposed to the system itself, meeting of the Student Senate. set new dates for the election of countered with the assertion on the topic. Less than a full year later the two reports of the "Procedures could have been Elections for the SLC we're the six student representatives commission were published; they provide substance for criticizing created whereby students might originally scheduled for Oct. 1 on the new board. the Pope at that time in refusing the commission's work. The have been consulted." To this and senate elections for Oct. 8. Rossie also said that the new minority report holds to the simple assertion that it is not likely that suggestion, the Dean of Students The new Senate will now be elections would have to be set the Church could have so erred through the centuries and that to go replied "It might have been a elected Thursday, Oct. 3. for before Oct. 14 since the SCL back on its previous stand would call the integrity of the church in good thing to do." Riehle con- Student Body President is set to meet that day for the a.:p:..a_s_to_r_a_l_m_a_tt_e_rs_in_to_s_er_io_u_s_q.:.u_e_s_ti_o.;..n~a.;..m..;o_,n.;:;g:..t;;;..h;.;,e..of:,;;;,m;.;,·t;.;,ht..;·u~l;.,.----J tended that with the new Un- Richard Rossie said last night first time. MONDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 1968 r PAGE2 THE OBSERVER Joyce Celebrates Opening ...... Joel Connelly Yesterday morning saw the took as his text a sentence from then went on to discuss the case formal opening of Notre Dame's the statement of position of the of the university and Notre Certain Curious Parallels 127th academic year with a International Federation of Dame in particular: "The concelebrated solemn high mass Catholic Universities (an University of Notre Dame is 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 in Sacred Heart Church. The fete organization which Father committed to the finest teaching Nuremburg, September, 1938; was held at eleven; the entire Hesburgh has headed for the and research in the sciences, Night; academic community came in - past several years). The sentence both natural and social. It is -A band marches through the streets of the old Bavarian city formal academic dress, including was: "In addition to the equally committed to a full playing the Horst Wessel anthem of the Nazi Party; flowing black robes and the teaching, research and service flowering of the humanities and -Thousands cheer and surge towards the Sportpalace where the bright colors which serve to common to all universities, the arts. Fuhrer and other Nazi leaders will speak; designate field of specialization. Catholic university brings to its But even deeper and more -The band nears the arena, being mobbed to the extent that a Most in evidence yesterday task the inspiration and persuasive is its commitment to special squad of Storm Troopers has to protect it from the fanatical morning was the bright red of illumination of the Christian the seeking of wisdom which is populace; the theology department. message." In passing over the the culmination of all education -As the ba,nd enters the Sportpalace, the cheering throng takes up Principal celebrant at the Mass suggestions of those who find and the end most to be treasured a triumphal rendition of the Horst Wessel march in a paen of joy and was Rev. Edmund P. Joyce, absurdity underlying life or who of all of life." Father Walsh adulation; Executive Vice President; among find no meaning at all, Father concluded his sermon by -Egged on by Storm Trooper leaders and representatives of the the five concelebrants were Rev. Walsh spoke of how the imploring God'd benediction on Propaganda Ministry the crowd takes up chants of triumph and the Jerome J. Wilson, C.S.C., Christian message encourages the the efforts of the university superiority of Germany, roaring out "Today Germany, Tomorrow University Vice President for quest for wisdom and love. He community. the World" and chanting "Fuhrer, Fuhrer, Fuhrer! ... " Business Affairs, and Rev. James -Slowly Nazi leaders mount the platform as the mob roars and the L. Riehle, C.S.C., Dean of band plays. The Fuhrer is last, a small, tense, erect man. The mob Students. Union Heist Unsolved exudes adoration and repeadedly chants his name; The sermon was delivered by After a period of nearly five The sum total of the robbery -One by one party leaders and some "Old Fighters" of the Rev. John E. Walsh, C.S.C., months, comprehensive lie is still estimated at between movement exhort the rally, praising the traditions of the Nazi Party, University Vice President for detector tests, and a continuing $3000 and $3300 (The gate the strength of the Third Reich, and speaking in awe of the supreme leader; Academic Affairs. Father Walsh investigation by campus Chief of receipts from the Henry Mancini Security Arthur Pears, the Great Concert last March 31.) -The Fuhrer is introduced as the band takes up the Horst Wessel Miafdrrow song once more and the throng surges forward screaming, shouting, In a William Caslle Produclion Union Robbery remains As to the investigation which unsolved. Chief Pears has conducted, no and clawing. Hitler is obviously tense, but exudes the outward calm Rosemary's Baby of total mastery. The lie detector tests, conclusive evidence has as yet Tony Curtis in administered last May by an been uncovered. Pears said, -The master calls upon his slaves for total commitment and ARRIVIDERCI expert from Chicago, were given "we're at the end of our rope. obedience. Exhorting the crowd, he cries "Fellow Germans give me your help for I must have the people of the Fatherland with me if to all Student Union executive We can't continue until we get we are to overcome our enemies and the shame of Versailles"; personell along with those in the some new leads." There is still a -During the Fuhrer's speech the mob screams and shouts at every Social Commission connected $500 reward offered by Student with the robbery. All were break, their eyes fixed on the little God who is addressing them; Union to anyone admitting -The Fuhrer ends, and anything more would be anti-climax. exonerated. information leading to the arrest LOST Instead, throughout the huge arena, there comes a hush. then, of those involved. From Brownson Jays Lounge .On US 31 magigestically, the band strikes up the National Anthem Certain precautions have been Hall driveway a tan just across the border Deutschland Uber Alles as the throng solemnly sings; in Michigan, serving taken by the Student Union to -The band marches out, blaring forth the Horst Wessel song for overnight bag and guarantee against the chalice in black box. your favorite beers and one last time. The party leaders, sweating freely, make for the exits. liquors - seven days a possibilities of a similar theft The Fuhrer gazes down on his mob before leaving. Finder please phone this year. Armed guards will now Father Leo Matusicky week. -The crowd files out, headed for their favorite beer halls south of escort any transfer of funds by the arena, and talking loudly of the war games to take place in at 6430 FRESHMEI": Did you Union personell. An elaborate Nuremburg Stadium the next day security system is now being Foreign Car Service know that N.D. has a initiated within La Fortune and Parts... shoe shop - yes, right Student Center and the Study Help Sign-ups For All Makes and Models.. behind the Admini feasibility of bonding certain IMPORT AUTO 288-18ll stration Building - students in Student Union, while 2416 MISHAWAWKA AVE. open Monday through hand ling finances, is being This Week and Next Saturdav Noon. checked into. Stu dents interested in academically and socially tutoring the disadvantaged deprived children to re-assert children of South Bend for one their hopes in the future. Typist Needed hour per week are invited to join Signup tables will be located the Neighborhood Study Hdp in the dining halls tonight and Program. tomorrow night from 5 to 6:30 Student Union Publications needs typists to work from six to twelve hours a week, Both St. Mary's and Notre p.m. Wednesday tables will be $1.50 per hour. A schedule will be made up to accomodate classtime and outside Dame students are asked to help located in the LaFortune in the tutoring of the second activities. Those interested please call 283-7471 or come up to the Observer office Student Center from 3 to 4 p.m. through eighth grade children at and from 7 to 9 p.m. between 3-7 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. Ask for Geoff Browning. Notre Dame or the various neighborhood St. Mary's students. centers through out the city. Bus Tables will be located at St. transportation is always Mary's at Madaleva, the cafeteria provided to and from the and the coffee house. Thursday, neighborhood centers. next Monday and Tuesday The Neighborhood Study signups will be held at the Help Program endeavors to help Reignbeaux from 7 to 9 p.m.
Student Senate Elections
All students interested in running for the Student Senate MUST attend the Election Committee's Organizational meeting to be held Thursday, September 26, at 7:00 p.m. in the Student Center Amphitheater. Senate Elections will be held Thursday, October 3. Election rules and procedures wil1 be explained and nomination sheets will be distributed at the September 26 meeting.
Senate Elections: Thurs., Oct. 3, 1968 MONDAy SUYJTMBI· R 23. 1968 THE OBSERVER l'i\GE J 600 Walk Out on Cardinal O'Boyle Mass WASIIINCTON(lll'l)- About the Washington archdiocese of Catholic laymen in the married couples who decided in confessions. h:.tlr of the congrctat ion at St. explaining why members of the Capital. were reported at other good conscience to usc artificial The cardinal urged the laity to Matthew's Cathedral walked out church shoulu follow the Pope's churches where the cardinal's contraccpt ion. exert pressure on the dissenting in quiet protest Sunday when controversial encyclical on birth pastoral letter was read. The cardinal has been ·priests to abide by the papal Patrick Cardinal O'Boylc control. Cardinal O'Boylc defended his interviewing 44 dissenting priests encyclical. publicly chaslized Roman At a 12:30 mass, about 600 disciplinary action against and so far has disciplined 13 of As the cardinal spoke, the 600 Cat holies who disagree with persons of an estimated I ,200 Wallington area priests who have them. His penalties have ranged stood up without a word and Pope Paul's stand against capacity crowd stood up as soon publicly disagreed with him and from virtual suspension to filed out of I he cathedral, which artificial contraception. as O'Boylc started to speak. If the Pope. The priests contend restrict ions on certain pastoral is seven blocks north of the Those who remained in their the cardinal noticed them, he that they cannot penalize functions. such as hearing White llousc. pews gave the cardinal a rare neither acknowledged the standing ovation after he walkout nor paused in his finished reading a four page delivery. Bizot Named District Chairman letter sent to all 130 pastors in A spokesman for Sl. At its organizational meeting vice-chairman. and Cindy Cook, was less than had been Matthews said the persons who last night the New Politics Party secretary-treasurer. Both Sims left the mass were not anticipated. however, the for the Third Congressional and Cook arc South Bend parishioners and "only came drafting of permanent The Moil District named Notre Dame residents. organization was put off until a here to walk out." lie reported Associate Professor of English The meeting had originally Editor: that at two earlier masses there larger meeting in the ncar future. As a freshman. I find it neces Richard Bizot as temporary been planned to set up a were only about 60 walkouts. Approximately one half sary to reply to Michael district chairman. permanent district organization dozen Notre Dame and SMC' Similar demonstrations, Also named to temporary and to set up district activities Murphy's letter of September organized by two organizations students were in attendance. 20th. Naturally. I respect Mr. district offices were David Sims fm the fall. Since the attendance Murphy's right of opinion; but I fear that unless a reply is made. the rest of the university com munity will view my class rather dubiously. I· irst. to eliminate some tech nic a I it 1 es. President Rossie's tone, which 1\lr. Murphy indig nantly refers to as "assertive" in calling for order. was more than appropriate, especially from a student body president. Perhaps Mr. Murphy was too busy tal king himself to notice the ob vious decrease in nuise following Mr. Rossie's comment. I also feel that Mr. Murphy's attention was lacking again during the body of the address. Mr. Rossie did mention his "cause." the cause of meaningful student uirection of life anu education at Notre Dame. Then Mr. Murphy moves on to complain that President Rossie actually exposed his own political beliefs. Shades of Dick Daley how terrible! 1\lr. Rossie's right to refer. with enthusiasm. to the candid acies of Senators Kennedy and McCarthy is unquestionable; the fact remains, however. that these comments hall a definite place in 1\1 r. Rossie's address. These remarks were made to prove that we freshmen have mustered the kind of commitment which Mr. Murphy rather contempuously refers to. I for one campaigned for the two Senators in the last few months. and I know many other 1-'reshman who did ;Is well. Mr. Rossie asked in hisspeech that we direct a new, hut similar, commitment to the cause of re juvenating the processes of our university. Mr. Murphy's gravest mistake. huwever, is to believe that his is the opinion of the heshma n Class. Contrary to Mr. Murphy's view, the class was imprcsseu by President Rossie. showing this by the warm reception it gave him. Sorry, Mr. Murphy, but I'll be one to follow President Rossie in his quest for a university truly rl·sponsive to the student and I think a great number of my classmates will be with me. Sincerely, Don Mooney 231 Alumni 'fht: Ob.server is published daily dunng the college semester except vacahons by the studl'nts of tf1e University of Notrl' Dame. Subscriptions may bt• purchased for S I 0 from The Observer, Box 1,1, Notre Dame, Ind., 4tJ556. Second class postage pa1d, Notre Dame Ind. 46556. PAGE4 THE OBSERVER MONDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 1968 Ray: 'We Hit Some People Today' By TERRY O'NEIL than anyone expected and, of no Seymour most of the time. We Kunz and Winegardner. Those The stats show 257 yards of There were lots of ways to little importance, all the side were actually overloaded on six, averaging 232 pounds per total offense for the Sooners. describe the Irish offense in features that will make Du lac a him. Either a linebacker or our man, compared to 202 for But 72 came on a Warmack Saturday's 45-21 thrashing of circus five more times this fall. rover back would hit him as Oklahoma's front wall and to-Hinton pass (which Coach Oklahoma. Farley had its usual soon as he came off the line. linebackers, kept Hanratty from Ray will later explain as a freak play) and 74 more came on a The statistician said, "They "dirt-merchant" band; Morrissey "Then we'd usually go into being hit in the pocket all fourth-period march against ·the rolled up 35 first downs and 571 Manor couldn't grill the ten-cent zone coverage with a halfback