Serving the People of God in the Counties of Broward, Collier, Dade, Glades, Hendry, Martin, Monroe and Palm Beach
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SERVING THE PEOPLE OF GOD IN THE COUNTIES OF BROWARD, COLLIER, DADE, GLADES, HENDRY, MARTIN, MONROE AND PALM BEACH VOLUME XX NUMBER 41 December 15, 1978 Price 25c Cuban Bishops Back Castro-Exiles Talk The Bishops of Cuba have issued a declaration backing the Dialogue between Fidel Castro and Cuban exiles in this country. They also urge the United States to accept Cuban political prisoners and their families "opening as soon as possible, the doors for a rapid and understanding reception." The declaration was made at a Nov. 21 meeting in Havana of the permanent committee of the Cuban Episcopal Conference It was made public Sunday, Dec. 10, after representatives of U.S. based exiles met with Castro for several days last week. The text of the Declaration follows: The Permanent Committee of the Cuban Episcopal Conference held a working session today, November 21st. In it, special attention was given to the initiative of the President of the Council of State and Prime Minister of the Revolutionary Government of Cuba, taken in recent months, concerning the dialogue with the Cuban Community resident outside our country. This subject was considered in the context of human solidarity and pastoral responsability, in con- formity with the purpose and religious mission of the Church, as expressed by its legitimate pastors. We offer to our faithful and to all others, who are also our brothers, the Ex-prisoners and families wave at eager waiting relatives upon arrival Tuesday. evangelical fruit of our reflections. human solidarity and divine sonship; 1) The renewed consciousness of Mother, the Virgin of Charity, in fraternal charity, requires that at- in a particular way among those who asking their help in this task in which tention be centered on certain aspects our common cultural roots and the share our beloved Fatherland, whose love we owe to our common we feel closely united withall Cubans, (of the situation). Of special im- spiritual frontiers extend to wherever and, in addition, by reason of the portance is the future of those of our fatherland, is related to our Christian are found the sons of this land of the commitment, rooted in our Society. faith with all Christians. brothers who for political reasons are Mother of God, the Virgin of Charity deprived of liberty, and who For this reason we share the of Cob re. reception given with the natural 3) We consider, likewise, in this anxiously await, together with their nobility and cordiality transcending climate of mutual and responsible loving families, the hour which will 2) We want, then to manifest understanding, steps can be taken to end that painful experience and begin frontiers of our people—to that publicly our pastoral support for that generous understanding, solve problems which equally con- their lives anew. dialogue resulting from the steps cern, those who direct our national illuminating it with the light of taken by our Prime Minister, and 5) For this reason, we desire to evangelical fraternity. The saving destiny; the whole Cuban people in whose first stage has. begun in that general; and, especially sectors of the publicly recognize the steps which work of our Lord Jesus Christ, of extensive sectors of our countrymen the competent authorities have which we are witnesses, servants and same more intensely and humanely living outside our country for diverse affected. taken, on behalf of not a few ex- teachers is an ongoing task of motives, have responded. prisoners, including avenues of profound and sincere reconciliation. reintegration in the life of our society. Thus we contribute to the increase 4) The search for a growing and At the same time, we ask our peaceful coming together for the among those confided to our pastoral beloved faithful to join with us in care of a brotherhood founded on common good of all, based on a Others, however, remain in prayer to the Lord and to our concern for justice and guided by (Continued on Page 12) Official I Dear Friends in Christ: Ease yourself SCHWINN's Smallest The future of the Catholic Church in South Florida greatly Convertible To Fit depends upon our two Archdiocesan Seminaries that are 2-To-4 Year Old Riders presently training the future priests for our Archdiocese. into this! We have many young men now studying at St. John This smart appearing chaise lounge fits the decor of sundeck, patio or Vianney College Seminary in Miami and St-. Vincent Seminary boudoir. Ideal for relaxing, reading, THE RIGHT STARTING in Boynton Beach. These two seminaries belong to the people of or making the room look good. May BIKE IS IMPORTANT our Archdiocese. From our two seminaries will come the priests be purchased with or without cushions. Seat is 21" X 48". Seat who will bring to you and your families the teachings of Christ ^height, 16"; back height 36". and the ministry of His Sacraments. Come in and see our handsome For that reason, I ask you to generously support this Mehitabel Bun Chaise headboards, standing screens and Seminary Appeal as you have so often in the past. Lounge S225. etageres. Mehitabel Buri also makes love seats, exquisitely wound The Annual Archdiocesan Collection for our seminaries will peacock and square chairs. be held next Sunday, December 17. CHRISTMAS CHECKLIST* Thanking you for your thoughtful generosity to this D Portable Bar n Lamp • Magazine Rack Appeal, I am • Bar Stools • Trunk/Chest Devotedly yours in Christ, D Foot Stool Edward A. McCarthy Cl Swing Chair • Rocker • Macrame Planter Archbishop of Miami D Mirror • Elephant Table • Gift Certificate H Frame • Cat Basket • 12-Inch wheels. The Chancery announces that Effective inmmediately, D Bookcase • Fits boys and girls. • Chrome fenders. upon nomination by the Very the area west of the East *ln wicker, rattan, bamboo, • Training wheels Included. Reverend Brndan Keevey, Coast Railway, north of the bentwood, cane, jute, bacbac. C.P., Provincial of the P. G.A. Boulevard to Natural or tinted to your taste. Fully Passionist Fathers in Union Donald Ross Road, will be [95 Assembled OPEN 6 DAYS 10 to 5:30 City, New Jersey, Archbishop part of St. Ignatius Loyola All Major Credit Cards McCarthy has made the Parish,. The comparable area following appointment, ef- to the east of the East Coast TKiami fective as of December 5, Railway will remain as part of Cyclery 1978: St. Clare Parish. 157 WESTWARD DR. THE REV. CAJETAN The very Reverend MIAMI SPRINGS. FLORIDA 33166 BENDERNAGEL, C.P. - Gerard T. La Cerra 5884 Sunset Dr. (S.W. 72 St.).anticm South Miami * • 665-6266. Associate Pastor, St. Paul of Chancellor. PHONE 887-5068 the Cross Parish, North Palm ASSEMBLED AND ADJUSTED AT NO EXTRA CHARGE Beach. THE REV. MON- SIGNOR WILLIAM F. After consulting with the McKEEVER — Director of EASTER IN ROME pastors invoiced, Archbishop Spiritual Life Ministry, ef- Edward A. McCarthy has fective Dec. 1, 1978. With the Holy Father's Easter Blessing: approved the adjustment of the parish boundaries of St. THE REV. NEIL APRIL 8 thru 16 MILAN-VENICE -FLORENCE-ROME :«•• Ignatius Loyola Church and FLEMMING - Chairman, the St. Clare Church, North First Class hotels, 2 meals a day, visits and transfers Personnel Plannning Com- Palm Beach. mittee, effective Dec. 11,1978. $1,150 from Miami VIA yflljhal |3 • *•> • Bishops' panel visits seminary PureeII TTdvel, Ine. BOYNTON BEACH- Priestly Formation recently 305 Alcazar' Coral Gables' Fl. 33134 • 448-7454 Representatives of the U.S. visited the Archdiocesan Bishops Committee Seminary of St. Vincent de on Paul for the purpose of evaluating the school. Heading the group was Bishop John A. Marshall, Burlington, Vt., chairman of the national committee, who CONDOMINIUM APARTMENTS served as consultant on The Builder of Meadowbrook Towers in Hallandale NO LAND Community Life and 2 BEDROOMS OR Discipline. Monthly Maint RECREATION 2 BATHS LEASE According to Bishop 37,900 Marshall, seminary Minutes to Ocean (A1A) • Near Dania Country Club Men's and women's saunas visitations which include attendance at classes, talks Minutes to I-95 • Minutes from Ft. Laud. Airport Heated swimming pool with alumni' and meetings Minutes to shopping • Recreation building/sun deck Shuffle board courts with students and faculty Near Dania Jai-Alai • Social room with kitchen tend to "make a good seminary better." • Adults Only - No Pets • Each apt. has a private screened terrace, central air conditioning and heating, separate foyer entrance, customized all mica kitchen cabinets, Breakfast area and pantry. All appliances plus MIAMI 944-7077 disposal, Quality wall-to-wall carpeting, Closets. Separate storage bins on floors. MODELS AT • TAPES .BAGS-BOXES MON thru FRI. • WIPES .TAGS-LABELS 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. 45 E. SHERIDAN AT • CARTONS • POLYETHYLENE SUN. 12 to 5 P.M. DANIA - 33004 BROWARD DADE SHERIDAN ST. ROWARD — Closed Saturday APER 4 1201NM5ST 920-6711 945-3913 ACKAG.NG '0-TJ.AUOEJOACI Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy IS YOUR ADDRESS LABEL CORRECT? President. The Voice Publishing Co. Inc. If not, clip off this corner - with MOKE Gerard E. 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