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first person, storytelling anecdotes, etc. — draws the the catholic northwest progress CATHOLIC CLARITY FOR A COMPLEX WORLD 6 C o m m e n t a r y sEPtEMBER 30, 2010 The mission of The Catholic Northwest Progress is to assist the reader in. Serving the Catholic community in Western Washington Archbishop of Seattle in his ministry of service that unites the Publisher: Archbishop J. Peter Sartain Assistant Editor: Terry McGuire Catholic community of Western Washington in communion with Associate Publisher/Interim Editor: Contributing Editor: Fr. Marc Powell the Catholic Church throughout the world. Greg Magnoni Reporter: Kevin Birnbaum The Progress supports the faith of this community of believers by Graphic Manager: Ellen Bollard Third Place Advertising Manager: Keri Hake publishing material that informs, educates, inspires and challenges Graphic Production: Sandra Raynor Circulation Coordinator: Shannon Callahan people to live the fullness of their Catholic faith. Graphic Production: Lena Kartzov The Dialog, Wilmington, Del., “This Lent, Let’s Give Up LIGHT NOT HEAT The church’s communication problem, and how to deal with it Snow; Headlines and Hope; My Grandpop, My Phillies” by the “mainstream media” is out to get the catholic church. Are some editors eager to scandal — they have harmed Rome, “Jesus was pretty good spin stories in the most sensa- the faith of the faithful. at sound bites.” Joseph Ryan this seems to have become a common sentiment among tional way possible? Naturally. We can also learn from Jack many catholics in recent years, as the church has gone Do some media outlets have ‘Always be ready’ Valero, the spokesman for Car- HAITI: through round after round of bad press. an animus against the Catho- So what’s a concerned dinal Newman’s beatification, The range of Ryan’s columns — from snow to clergy lic Church? It would seem so. Catholic to do? who assembled and trained Catholic League president Up Close. Speakers included But the fault for the church’s Our first pope gave the a team of 20 young Catholics JANUARY 31, 2010 Bill Donohue recently accused cardinals, Vatican officials and bad press does not lie solely answer more than 1,900 years — called Catholic Voices — to sexual abuse to baseball — is intriguing. And the column’s The News York Times of trying prominent Catholic journal- with the media. When it comes ago: “Always be ready to give present a Catholic perspective to “manipulate public ists, and a recurring to PR, the church is often its AN EXPLANATION TO ANYONE WHO in media interviews during opinion against the theme was the frank own worst enemy. Remember asks you for a reason for your Pope Benedict XVI’s recent trip layouts — with a pullout quote or graphic and interesting Catholic Church.” A admission that the when: hope, but do it with gentleness to Great Britain. well-known Catho- church is pretty bad s x THE POPE LIFTED THE EXCOM- and reverence” (1 Pt 3:15). We can’t all be on TV, but lic apologist referred at communicating, munication of a Holocaust- When the church turns up we can prepare ourselves for headline — draw the reader in. We want to know more. on his blog to “The especially in the age minimizing bishop without in the news, people will ask inevitable conversations about New York Times and of the Internet and anyone on his staff so much us about it, and the church and like-minded organs 24-hour news. as Googling the guy? some may de- When it comes to PR, the faith. This category was very difficult, because the range of of modern-day an- During one ses- s x A PROMINENT CARDINAL mand to know Peruse the tipathy toward the kEvIN sion Jesuit Father gave a speech in which he how we could the church is often its Catechism of the Catholic Church.” bIrNbAum Federico Lombardi, dismissed media reports belong to such an own worst enemy. Catholic Church; columns was very diverse, and there were many excellent One popular priest the high-profile di- OF PRIESTLY SEXUAL ABUSE AS institution. keep up on the blogger bluntly calls The Times rector of the Holy See Press “petty gossip”? We must be latest church- “Hell’s Bible.” Office, candidly told attend- s x THE #ONGREGATION FOR THE ready to clear up confusion related controversy and how examples of commentary. ees, “We have to grow in the Doctrine of the Faith an- and defend our faith, and that it’s being reported; balance A different perspective direction of transparency and nounced new disciplinary means being well informed. your media intake with news For loyal Catholics, the communication.” rules that lump child abuse Italian “Vaticanista” Andrea and commentary from reliable temptation to blame the media in with the attempted or- Tornielli’s advice for journalists Catholic sources. for the church’s bad press can Blame to spare dination of women, practi- applies to all Catholics: Know Then wait — it won’t be certainly be attractive — and Are there real problems cally begging news outlets some history, some theology, LONG UNTIL THE NEXT mARE UP many a poorly researched, ap- with the way the media reports to report that the church some canon law. parently biased article makes on the Catholic Church? Yes. was equating the two? !ND BE ABLE TO EXPLAIN THEM Kevin Birnbaum is a reporter for N11e it seem reasonable. Are journalists who cover In these and too many clearly, succinctly and compel- The Catholic Northwest Progress. But a different perspective the church often ignorant of other cases, the cultural tone- lingly. For this, we have an ide- Contact him at emerged at a recent week- even the rudiments of Catholic deafness and lack of media al model: As theologian Father [email protected]. long seminar for journalists doctrine and discipline? Quite savvy displayed by church of- Paul O’Callaghan reminded Best Regular Column in Rome entitled The Church obviously. ficials have risen to the level of the journalists gathered in A CATHOLIC PErsPECTIvE Family Life Consistent ethic of life links justice, pro-life advocacy early this year, as the battle over health care was near- moting social justice causes. about it so much. Besides mis- ter of good manners. At the ing the end, something deeply disturbing happened. Unfortunately, the homilist representing a writer he thinks deepest level, the dichotomiz- First Place couldn’t leave it at that. For he disagrees with, the homilist ing of morality that the tactics The Catholic bishops’ con- both headings, pro-life and no apparent reason, he began was killing off the possibility take for granted is not allow- ference, true to its word, said justice, converge in the human by lambasting a prominent of conversation, not encourag- able. Concern for social justice The Criterion, Indianapolis, Ind., “Faith and Family” by it couldn’t support the bill be- person. Integral human devel- Catholic layman for saying the ing it. and concern for human life cause of its abortion- opment — the fullest bishops should “stop talking” necessarily come together in related provisions; but POSSIBLE mOURISH- about justice issues. Dichotomizing morality defending the human rights of Sean Gallagher the Catholic Health ing of people in all Consulting the source cited This was a small yet symp- mESH AND BLOOD HUMAN BEINGS Association, which dimensions of their by the homilist, an article in tomatic incident. Pro-life con- This is what an authentic, up to then had stood personhood — is the The New York Times Maga- servatives err the same way by consistent ethic of life is all These columns offer depth and good spiritual reflection by the bishops, broke goal that links both. zine, revealed that what the USING EXAGGERATED RHETORIC AND about. ranks and backed the writer really said was that the simple misstatements of fact By no means does that rule plan. stop talking? bishops should “stop talking to slam social justice people. out operational specializa- on everyday life with a family of small children. Good After devastating quake, This incident dra- russELL Real life, alas, is so much” about these things. This quarrel has been going tion. Some people need to UNFOLDING matized the church’s sHAw not so simple, and Of course on a long concentrate on human life is- long rebuilding process diminished ability the clash between you can dis- time though, sues, others on issues of social use of literary and scriptural references entwined with to present a united front on a the bishops’ conference and agree with The values at stake under both as noted, justice. No individual and no major political issue. But it did Catholic health care interests that as well, headings, pro-life and justice, the Obama group can be fully competent starts in Caribbean nation something more, spotlighting was a painful reminder of that. and disagree- converge in the human person. agenda has and effective on both. the family life anecdotes make these columns helpful and a split between pro-life people Often enough, what we get in- ment could helped bring But people in both camps > PAGES 2, 4, 9-12, 19 and social justice people in the stead of working together for conceivably it to a head. should recognize and ac- church that has grown wider SHARED GOALS ARE CONmICT AND serve as a starting point for No matter who pursues knowledge that issues of both inspiring. and deeper in the Obama name-calling. a useful conversation. But it them, tactics of misrepresenta- kinds are serious, and those MISERYVOLUME 98, NO. 40 • $2.00 WWW.OSV.COM PHOTO BY TOM TRACY FOR OUR SUNDAY VISITOR years. Here’s a small case in point. should be obvious that there’s tion and unjust reproach are who work on them deserve In theory it shouldn’t be .OT LONG AGO THE TEXT OF A a world of difference between not only unfair but destructive. respect. Second Place like that. As Pope Benedict homily offered well-deserved saying bishops should stop They have no rightful place in XVI and many others point praise for a priest known for talking about something and intra-church dialogue and de- Russell Shaw writes from Wash- out, the values at stake under helping the poor and pro- saying they shouldn’t talk bate. This is more than a mat- ington, D.C. Contact him at The Message, Evansville, Ind., “Picking Winners; Retire- [email protected]. Award N13a, Best Photo Story, First Place, Our Sunday ment 101; Patience and Cookies” by Jim Cavera and Ann Visitor, Huntington, Ind. Award N11d, Best Regular Column, General Commentary, Cavera First Place, Catholic Northwest Progress, Seattle, Wash. This author couple provides a thoughtful reflection on life applicable to seniors as well as others often using texts Multiple stories on senior citizens’ lives and continued from scripture, theological books or spiritual guides that acts of work and service as well as programs for seniors N11c readers will want to explore further. and issues they face is well-presented. Variety of focus in Best Regular Column Third Place articles provides well-rounded package. Choice of quotes Scripture Christina Capecchi ‘Twenty Something’ Column, “Mile- reveals what senior citizens have to give back in their com- stones and Inch-Stones: The Reason We Celebrate “ by munities. First Place Christina Capecchi Third Place Catholic San Francisco, San Francisco, Calif., “Scripture Writing for the twenty-somethings, this author relates The Leaven, Kansas City, Kan., “For Mature Audiences Reflection” by Father Charles Puthota, Ph.D. her family life experiences with scripture and tradition in Only” by Jill Ragar Esfeld These well constructed columns are interesting and an engaging way. The joy of these empty nesters as they meet for fellow- intellectually stimulating but at the same time accessible ship, fun, and service jumps from the page. Vibrant details to many. The examples, references and anecdotes make the N12c aid the storyline. Good coverage of that group of senior citi- truth and wisdom of the scriptures relevant and applicable zens perhaps sometimes forgotten about. to readers. Best Reporting on Special Age Group Second Place Young Adults N13a Catholic Exponent, Youngstown, Ohio, “My Earliest Christ- First Place mas Gift; A Person’s Life Renders Witness to Values, Pri- Best Photo Story Georgia Bulletin, Atlanta, Ga., “Theology Thursday A orities; We Must Be Influenced By Christ-Like People” by Draw At UGA Catholic Center” by Andrew Nelson First Place Father James P. Walker A true sense of the young adult community develops Our Sunday Visitor, Huntington, Ind., “Haiti: Unfolding These columns are pithy and pointed. The concepts and through environmental details and descriptions of per- Misery” by Thomas Tracy invitation to thinking about the Sunday readings has sonal interactions as well as simple good organization. Very strong images well edited. depth and challenge. Poignant stories make valuable con- Students’ faith also is quite evident. Second Place nections. Second Place The Leaven, Kansas City, Kan., “A Day in the Life of the Third Place The Observer, Rockford, Ill., “Young Observer” by Sharon Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas” by Leaven staff North Texas Catholic, Forth Worth, Texas, “Word to Life” Boehlefeld Day in the life stories can be just a boring collection of by Sharon K. Perkins, Jeff Hedglen and Jean Denton The variety of information on and for young adults is images. This one has the feel of a story of the day. These are pithy reflections based on the Sunday scrip- interesting, relevant, and useful. Variety is key in this Third Place tures. They are well written and easy to read. entry. The profiles of young adults featured adds good per- The Evangelist, Albany, N.Y., “Ordination Day Arrives for Honorable Mention sonal details to coverage. Five New Priests” by Nate Whitchurch Catholic Star Herald, Camden, N.J., “People of the Book” Third Place This has all the elements of a story. by Michael Canaris Catholic Sun, Syracuse, N.Y., “Blessed Be the Blogger” by Jennika Baines N14a N11d This article is well-written, interesting, and includes Best Feature Photo good details about use of new media and challenges of Best Regular Column Black and White or Color General Commentary reaching young adults. Student blogger’s faith is also quite evident. First Place First Place Catholic News Service, Washington, D.C., “Pope Blesses Catholic Northwest Progress, Seattle, Wash., “The Church’s N12d Child” by Paul Haring Communication Problem, and How to Deal with It; Pray Best Reporting on Special Age Group Nice moment. and Work to End Abortion; The Gift Of The Office Of Bish- Second Place op” by Kevin Birnbaum Senior Citizens St. Louis Review, St. Louis, Mo., “Illimuninating All Souls Birnbaum’s columns challenge the reader by offering a First Place (Her Brother’s Grave)” by Lisa Johnston different way of looking at things. He calls on the reader North Texas Catholic, Fort Worth, Texas, “Ageless” by Strong emotional story telling photo. to take action ... “we must,” “we can,” etc. The column on Joan Kurkowski-Gillen and Tony Gutierrez Third Place the “gift of the office of the bishop” was a welcome sign This article combines a great profile of a senior citizen, Arlington Catholic Herald, Arlington, Va., “First Commu- that writers can celebrate the positive as well as draw our coverage of his service, and coverage of the Meals on nion” by Gretchen R. Crowe attention to concerns. Wheels program. Thorough details, including details of Good moment. Second Place subject’s emotions, draws the reader in and exhibits excel- The Catholic Register, Toronto, Ontario, “Who’s Afraid of lent reporting. Sex?; ‘Because He Was, in Every Sense, My Father’; Coin- N14b Second Place cidence? No. Prayer and Miracles” by Michael Coren Best General News Photo Catholic Voice, Omaha, Neb., “Senior Living 2010” by Lisa The personal nature of Coren’s columns — use of the Maxson and Elizabeth Ann Wells Black and White or Color June 2011 The Catholic Journalist Page 7
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the umbrella repeats itself APRILPAGE 30, # 2010 DATE,PAGE 2009 13 Second Place Catholic News Service, Washington, D.C., “Fallen Leaves LIVING OUR FAITH Catholic Herald Float in Stream at Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park” stlouisreview.com PROCLAIMING THE NEW EVANGELIZATION Jan. 14-20, 2010 | catholicherald.com by Nancy Wiechec Pattern, form and texture help make this still life take ‘Be counted on a surreal painting look. in 2010’ Third Place An accurate census count The Catholic Accent, Greensburg, Pa., “The Catholic helps Church planning, overcoming the stigma aid for immigrants, Accent: Snow Escape” by John Maillette health care, education Man against nature always makes good weather pic- and government representation. tures. The orange hat makes Carson stand out from the of mental illness By DAVE BOROWSKI Catholic Herald Staff Writer snow. He also provides scale to the depth of the snowfall. The United States is starting a massive ef- fort to count every man, woman and child residing in the country on April 1, 2010 — Census Day. The slogan for the census is: “2010 Census: It’s in Our Hands.” Census figures are used to determine the numbers of congressional seats each state receives, N14e how state and local governments are shaped, and how more than $300 billion is distributed annually to communities across the country. The Fairfax local census office opened last Best Photo-Illustration week with a ceremony and multicultural press conference to help the public under- stand the need for a count and to allay any privacy concerns residents may have. Gerald Martineau | For tHe CatHoliC Herald A Generic or Studio Image that There are 12 local census offices in Vir- Charles Edgar Parry, 63, pauses in the lobby of Christ House after having dinner at the Catholic Charities-run shelter. Poverty ginia. The events in Fairfax were part of a figures have increased nationwide, and local efforts include increasing awareness and helping with the root causes. large media campaign to bring informa- tion about the 2010 census to residents of Illustrates an Abstract Concept, Idea the United States, a campaign USA Today Faith communities can be havens reports will cost $340 million. Expect to see KHQ6KHLOD:DOVK VWUHVVHV $FFRUGLQJ WR WKH 1DWLRQDO radio, television and print ads explaining ZDV KRVSLWDOL]HG of compassion for those with mental illness ,QVWLWXWHRI0HQWDO+HDOWKDERXW the purpose, importance and security of Millions more poor or Theme IRU GHSUHVVLRQ PLOOLRQ DGXOWV LQ WKH 8QLWHG 6WDWHV the census in the coming weeks. VRPHRIKHUFROOHDJXHVZHUHVXSSRUWLYHEXWRWKHUVVKXQQHGKHU DUHOLYLQJZLWKDPHQWDOLOOQHVVLQDJLYHQ\HDU6XFFHVVIXOPDQDJHPHQWRI Article I, Section 2, of the U.S. Constitu- In Arlington Diocese’s Page County, child poverty rate is 24.2 percent :$VLQJHUVSHDNHUDQGDXWKRURIERRNVVKHQRZWDNHVPHGLFDWLRQWR PHQWDOLOOQHVVHVUHTXLUHVUHFRJQL]LQJV\PSWRPVVHHNLQJSURIHVVLRQDOKHOS tion mandates a census be taken every 10 WUHDWKHUGHSUHVVLRQDQGFRPSDUHVLWWRZHDULQJH\HJODVVHVWRFRUUHFWQHDU ¿QGLQJDSSURSULDWHWUHDWPHQWDQGWKHQZRUNLQJZLWKDPHGLFDOWHDPWRPDQ years to determine the proper apportion- By GRETCHEN R. CROWE lic Campaign for Human Development “Today’s Way to Help,” which encourag- VLJKWHGQHVV+HUIDLWKDOVRKDVKHOSHGKHUVKHVDLG DJHWKHGLVHDVH ment of representatives to states. The first Catholic Herald Senior Staff Writer (CCHD) is posting a simple task or sugges- es citizens to treat minimum-wage workers First Place ³*RGKDVJLYHQXVWKHDELOLW\WRGUHDPDJDLQDQGNQRZWKDWQRPDWWHUKRZ 7KH1DWLRQDO&DWKROLF3DUWQHUVKLSRQ'LVDELOLW\DOVRLVFDOOLQJRQIDLWK tion on its Web site encouraging Ameri- GDUNWKLQJVDUHDWWKHPRPHQWE\IDLWKZHEHOLHYHWKDWPRUQLQJLVFRPLQJ´ FRPPXQLWLHVWRKHOSWKRVHZLWKPHQWDOLOOQHVVHVDQGWKHLUIDPLOLHV³:HFDQ See census page 6 Each day during January, the Catho- cans to fight poverty locally in small ways. See poverty page 11 VDLG:DOVKZKRVHH[DPSOHLVXVHGLQD'9'³:RUGVRI+RSH ,QVSLUDWLRQ RIIHUVSLULWXDOFRPIRUWWKURXJKRXUSUD\HUIXOSUHVHQFHLQSHRSOH¶VOLYHVE\ St. Louis Review, St. Louis, Mo., “Overcoming the Stigma IRU0HQWDO:HOOQHVV´DVSDUWRIDFDPSDLJQE\WKHSKDUPDFHXWLFDO¿UP$V VHHNLQJWRXQGHUVWDQGWKHLUGLI¿FXOW\DFNQRZOHGJLQJWKHLUSDLQDQGVXSSRUW WUD=HQLFDWRKHOSIDLWKFRPPXQLWLHVDQGSHRSOHRIIDLWKWRXQGHUVWDQGPHQWDO LQJWKHPWKURXJKKHKHDOLQJDQGUHFRYHU\SURFHVV´DFFRUGLQJWRDVWDWHPHQW LOOQHVVDQGWKHLPSRUWDQWUROHWKDWIDLWKDQGDSSURSULDWH IURPWKHRUJDQL]DWLRQSURPRWLQJ0D\DV0HQWDO+HDOWK of Mental Illness” by Lisa Johnston PHGLFDOFDUHFDQSOD\LQPDQDJLQJWKHVHGLVHDVHV 0RQWK March for Life By JOsEPH KENNy 7KHSDUWQHUVKLSQRWHVWKDWPDQ\SHRSOHZLWKPHQWDO A network of support [email protected] LOOQHVVHVDUHLQUHFRYHU\DQGOHDGQRUPDOOLYHV2WKHUV New White House Far and away the best illustration for the story. Really )RU IDPLOLHV IDFLQJ D PHQWDO LOOQHVV WKH IDLWK FRP DUHDEOHWRIXQFWLRQDWVRPHWLPHVEXWDWRWKHUWLPHV¿QG ‘flashlight rally,’ PXQLW\FDQVHUYHDVDKDYHQRIFRPSDVVLRQDZHOOVSULQJ Photo illustration by Shrine vigil, downtown RILQIRUPDWLRQDQGDQHWZRUNRIVXSSRUWWKHFDPSDLJQ LIsA A. JOHNsTON See Illness, Page 16 Mass all part of annual give you that feel of isolation of the mentally ill. pro-life effort. Second Place Page 16 PgS. 14-15 Award N14e, Best Photo-Illustration, A Generic or Studio Catholic Star Herald, Camden, N.J., “Homelessness” by Image that Illustrates an Abstract Concept, Idea or Theme, Carl peters Award N14c, Best Portrait, First Place, Arlington Catholic First Place, St. Louis Review, St. Louis, Mo. Herald, Arlington, Va. I always like “real” photos to illustrate stories. Third Place Catholic New World, Chicago, Ill., “High School Placement Not Chained” by Timothy L. Doherty First Place Tests” by Karen Callaway Our Sunday Visitor, Huntington, Ind., “Haiti: Unfolding Fits well with the story and the layout. Misery” by Thomas Tracy N15b Very emotional, empathy evoking image. It is a true N14f Best Multiple Picture Package news photo. Feature Second Place Best Sports Photo Catholic Transcript, Bloomfield, Conn., “Niece Shares First Place First Place Pride and Joy” by Bob Mullen The Dialog, Wilmington, Del., “Catholic Teams Earn High- Our Sunday Visitor, Huntington, Ind., “Radical Witness” I love this photograph. The joy, the fun and the excite- School Hardware - Spartans Edge Ursuline in Volleyball” by Kay Cozad and Brian Tombaugh ment of the event really come through. by Don Blake Very nice cover photo and nice variety of photos inside Third Place The girl jumping in the upper right makes the whole pic- Second Place Arlington Catholic Herald, Arlington, Va., “First Day Fare- ture work. The timing of the shot is above and beyond the The Catholic Accent, Greensburg, Pa., “The Catholic wells” by Gretchen R. Crowe typical celebration shot. I also like the balance of the girls Accent: Vacation Bible School” by John Maillette Nice moment to an event that can become an annual around the frame. Sometimes you just have to get in lots of photos of lots of cliche. Second Place people. This layout was done nicely, with good use of color Catholic Review, Baltimore, Md., “Ready to Row?” by to separate the different programs. Fun shots. N14c Owen Sweeney III Best Portrait Composition and humor help draw a viewer into this N16a image. These elements combine to tell the story in one Best Use of Art or Graphics First Place image. The pattern of the paddles lead you to the top third Arlington Catholic Herald, Arlington, Va., “Christ House of the photo. First Place Man” by Gerald Martineau Third Place St. Louis Review, St. Louis, Mo., “Closer to the Heart” by The stare of the subject illustrates the lack of joy at his The Leaven, Kansas, Kan., “Take Me Out To the Ball Lisa Johnston and Jennifer Brinker economic situation and his reliance on others. The cross Game” by Elaina Cochran Outstanding classical integration of graphics into layout. layered in the background ties him with the Christ House Layering the Archbishop with the catcher and ballpark Effective combination of original artwork and photographs. program. is more effective than a tight shot of him throwing the Composition is clean and well organized. Artwork evokes Second Place ball. Great form on the part of the Archbishop. visual warmth. The Message, Evansville, Ind., “Elmo Gunn — Love of Second Place Music Has Taken Him to Las Vegas and Back” by Paul R. N15a The Southern Cross, Savannah, Ga., “Catholic Communica- Leingang tion Campaign” by Debbie L. Sorkin Elmo’s photo is well layered to tell his story. I especially Best Multiple Picture Package Outstanding contemporary use of graphics. Contempo- like the reflection of his face on the right side of the frame. News rary graphics and layout make for an eye-catching, hip look Third Place that is streamlined to effectively communicate information. Catholic Courier, Rochester, N.Y., “Promoter Aims To Res- First Place Third Place urrect Big Award” by Mike Crupi Catholic News Service, Washington, D.C., “Struggle in The Catholic Miscellany, Charleston, S.C., “Thanking God” Layering of the old boxer’s image with Tony connects Port-au-Prince After the Earthquake “ by Bob Roller by Anne E. Clark and Deirdre C. Mays him to his quest. Nice lighting and expression on his face. Very nice photos. Great composition. Nice variety of Love this whimsical layout with integration of delightful A simple, yet balanced image. crops. I also liked the variety of tight and wide shots. Well kids artwork. Simplicity of artwork and layout is refresh- Honorable Mention done. ing and delightful. Gregory Shemitz, ”Pastor Of Manhattan Church Known as Second Place Honorable Mention Actor’s Chapel Poses on New York’s Broadway” Tennessee Register, Nashville, Tenn., “Dominicans Thank The Southern Cross, Savannah, Ga., “Welcome Home” by Supporters During 150th Jubilee Celebration” by Rick Debbie Sorkin Musacchio N14d Honorable Mention Loved the “moment” captured on the cover photo. Nice The Monitor, Trenton, N.J., “Acts of Faith” by Monica Bau- Best Scenic, Still-Life or Weather Photo variety of photos. mann Third Place First Place The Dialog, Wilmington, Del., “Carrying the Cross in Catholic News Service, Washington, D.C., “Nun Arrives in Wilmington” by Don Blake and Virginia O’Shea N16b Heavy Rain for Mass on Feast of Corpus Christi” by Paul Nice visualization of this teen event. Good choice of Best Original Illustration Haring cover photos. This becomes a nice moment for what is typically a drea- First Place Honorable Mention ry weather image. The smile on the nun’s face, despite the The Tablet, Brooklyn, N.Y., “Christmas Cover” by John The Catholic Moment, Lafayette, Ind., “The Word of God is rain, brightens the feel of the picture. The pattern with McAlinden Page 8 The Catholic Journalist June 2011
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First Place The Archdiocese of Los Angeles: Evolution, 1840-2010 The foundation of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, now the largest in the country, the 21 secularized Indian missions. The new bishop labored strenuously for four years to Catholic Times, Springfield, Ill., “Return of the Holy Goal- began in April of 1840 when Pope Gregory XVI withdrew upper and lower California oversee the vast diocese that extended from the Oregon border to all of Baja California JANUARY 21, 2010 from the jurisdiction of the Bishop of Sonora in Mexico. He then appointed 55-year- with only meager funds and limited resources until his death in 1846. old Fray Garcia Diego as the first bishop with the see at San Diego. For 170 years, that represent various area divisions and jurisdictions, ten prelates have By 1842, however, Bishop Garcia Diego had removed his residence to Santa contributed to the ongoing growth of the church that is now the Archdiocese of Los An- ie: Bishop Paprocki Takes to the Ice” by Cathy Locher Barbara where there were only 17 Franciscan Friars who were still in charge of geles — and these are their brief histories. Clever and links religion with an unlikely subject - a Kids find fun Baseball Star Diocese of Both Diocese of Monterey: Diocese of Monterey: Diocese of Monterey- Diocese of Monterey- Inside: in sports, arts, Special needs opens Californias: 1850-1853 1853-1859 Los Angeles: Los Angeles: outdoors children bereavement ...the fun 1840-1846 1859-1878 1878-1896 1896-1903 goalie!! Page B2 enjoy unique camp continues experiences Page B4 Second Place Page B3 Arlington Catholic Herald, Arlington, Va., “Blessed are the Noisemakers” by Dave Borowski Strong phrase with unexpected twist at the end - just off first place. Third Place Catholic Star Herald, Camden, N.J., “Patron of Doughnut Eaters and Beer Drinkers?” by Carl Peters Good - just a bit strained.
N18a Best Regular Special Supplement First Place National Catholic Reporter, Kansas City, Mo., “‘At the Table’” by Staff : : : Bishop Francisco Garcia Diego Bishop Bishop Bishop Francis Mora. Bishop George Montgomery. y Moreno, O.F.M. Joseph Sadoc Alemany, O.P. Thaddeus Amat y Brusi, C.M. Nicely written, well edited. A welcome mixture of faith, —Born Nov. 26, 1827 in Cata- —Born Dec. 30, 1847 in Davis —Born Sept. 17, 1785 in Lagos, —Born July 13, 1814 in Vich, —Born Dec. 31, 1811 in Barce- lonia, Spain; died Aug. 3, 1905 in County, Kentucky; died Jan. 10, Mexico; a member of the Order of Spain; member, Order of Preach- lona, Spain; Vincentian; died May Spain (age 78); buried in the Ca- 1907 in San Francisco (age 60); food and family. Recipes sounded great! Friars Minor; died April 30, 1846 ers; died April 14, 1888 in Va- 12, 1878 in Los Angeles (age 67); thedral of Our Lady of the Angels, buried in Holy Cross Mausoleum in Santa Barbara (age 61); buried lencia, Spain (age 74); buried in buried in the Cathedral of Our Lady Los Angeles. in Colma, California. in sanctuary of Santa Barbara Holy Cross Mausoleum in Colma, of the Angels, Los Angeles. Mission. California. —As Bishop of Diocese of Mon- —First Native American bishop Second Place —Served as Bishop of Diocese terey-Los Angeles, (75,984 square for the Diocese of Monterey-Los —Served as first bishop of Cali- —Served as Bishop of Diocese of of Monterey (1853-59), Bishop of miles) established 72 parishes, Angeles; respected in Southland as fornia (Diocese of Both Californi- Monterey (name change, but area Diocese of Monterey-Los Angeles welcomed the Catholic Tidings to fearless and convincing speaker in F as); ordained as bishop at National the same until 1853 when Baja was (1859-78). As Bishop, erected Our Sunday Visitor, Huntington, Ind., “Respect Life: On a Learning Adventure Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in separated). As Bishop of Monterey, the Diocese and established the defense of the church; also served un St. Vibiana Cathedral in 1876 and Mexico. Opened the first seminary established first school for girls in convocation of a synod; served 15 as Archbishop of San Francisco on the Pacific Coast and made a 1851 under direction of Dominican brought first orders of Sisters to Los Angeles (Sisters of Charity, Sisters years as pastor of Plaza Church (1903-07). first visitation of all the churches in Sisters; named first archbishop of in L.A. Life-Saving Mission” by Staff the diocese. San Francisco (1853-1884). of Immaculate Heart of Mary). A well-put together, comprehensive section. Strikingly beautiful cover. Award N16c, Best Chart or Graphic, First Place, The Tid- Third Place Award N19, Best Special Supplement or Special Issue with ings, Los Angeles, Calif. The U.P. Catholic, Marquette, Mich., “Altared” by Casey Advertising Emphasis, First Place, The Catholic Review, Thayer Baltimore, Md. Creative and innovative way to approach an original I really liked how this section strove to be relevant to younger people without dumbing down to them. Snappy. illustration. An outstanding use of typography to create This is a great use of multiple types of advertisements illustration. Hours must have been spent crafting this including various sizes and fonts. I especially liked the mix truly unique entry. N18b of advertisements while still focused on content of special Second Place issue.
Catholic News Service, Washington, D.C., “Winter Olym- Best One-Time Special Issue Second Place pics Preview” by Emily Thompson First Place Catholic Review, Baltimore, Md., “Vibrant Living” by Edito- Clean, cool design. Illustration effectively blends typog- The Leaven, Kansas City, Kan., “A Day in the Life of the rial Staff, Production Staff and Advertising Staff raphy, color, and streamlined alignment. Creative use of Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas” by Leaven staff I liked the way the layout differs on each page of the spe- fill in composition makes this a winner. What a well-executed, beautifully photographed project cial section to fit with the content and the ads did not seem Third Place — even one that’s hardly an original idea. All involved morbid even though focused on senior living Catholic News Service, Washington, D.C., “Christmas should be proud of the insightful story telling. Third Place Bells” by Emily Thompson Second Place The Boston Pilot, Boston, Mass., “Open House” by Staff A warm, hauntingly beautiful illustration. Soft luminous The Catholic Register, Toronto, Ontario, “Exodus Iraq” by Again, good mix of layout to fit with editorial copy. Plus use of color, visual texture, and light make this illustra- Staff the ads seemed different even though most were promoting tion transcend two dimensions. Interesting package about the human consequences of the same thing — open houses. Honorable Mention the war and the important role that the Church is playing Catholic New World, Chicago, Ill., “Who is that Saint?” by in addressing them. N20a Karen Callaway, Michelle Martin, Joyce Duriga, Michelle Third Place Villieux and Tony Rodriguez Catholic Northwest Progress, Seattle, Wash., “Our New Best Sports Journalism Shepherd” by Ellen Bollard and Sandra Raynor Sports News I thought this was a well edited section with plenty of N16c First Place local content and photos. Best Chart or Graphic The A.D. Times, Allentown, Pa., “Bishop Barres Shoots, Knights of Columbus Score to Promote International Bas- First Place N18c ketball, Soccer Programs” by Tami A. Quigley The Tidings, Los Angeles, Calif., “The Archdiocese of Los In-depth narrative ties together multiple sports, the Angeles: Evolution, 1840-2010” by Hermine Lees and Jose Best Special Supplement on Ordinary Church & contemporary sports cultures. Personality of Velasquez Transition local bishop also comes thru. Effective use of grid formula layout to organize and pres- First Place Second Place ent information. Designer effectively organized a great North Country Catholic, Ogdensburg, N.Y., “Bishop Terry The Dialog, Wilmington, Del., “CYM Football Season Will deal of written and visual information by producing a solid R. LaValley” by Mary Lou Kilian and staff End with Charity, Not Champions; Big Score for Charity” grid-based design. Great attention to detail makes this Comprehensive coverage of an important event that was by Mike Lang graphic a winner. Effective and cost efficient use black and not treated like small-town news. Good story selection. Timely, even coverage of a relevant social situation. Nice white (sepia tone). Second Place faith angle. Solid handling of morals, values & priorities. Second Place The Boston Pilot, Boston, Mass., “Episcopal Ordination” by Third Place The Observer, Rockford, Ill., “How to Find Answers to Staff Tennessee Register, Nashville, Tenn. Catholic Come Home Questions” by Sharon Boehlefeld Well written, edited, laid out and photographed. “Former JPII Star Looks Forward To Future in NFL” by Simplicity makes this entry a winner. This graphic is Third Place Andy Telli effectively designed in a small space and using only black The Catholic Moment, Lafayette, Ind., “The Word of God Is Great story. Thorough and detailed. Nice spread of inter- and white. Designer did not let limited resources prevent Not Chained: Ordination and Installation of Bishop Timo- views. Good background, statistics and focus. creation of a effective piece of graphic communication. thy L. Doherty” by The Catholic Moment staff Third Place Handsome section. Great use of photographs. The Catholic Register, Toronto, Ontario, “Four Steps to N20b Sainthood” by Paul McLellan Best Sports Journalism N19 Simplicity again makes this graphic a winner. Designer Sports Feature or Column effectively utilized small space and color to create this Best Special Supplement or Special graphic. Linear layout and visual graphic visual cues Issue with Advertising Emphasis First Place make for a clean composition. The Criterion, Indianapolis, Ind., “Bigger Than the Game’: First Place Special Bond Forms Between Catholic School, Public N17 The Catholic Review, Baltimore, Md., “World of Summer School on Indianapolis Softball Diamond” by John Shaugh- Camps” by Production Staff, Editorial Staff and Advertis- nessy Best Headline ing Staff Great story with a clean, flowing narrative. Touching, without being heavy-handed or corny. Wonderful quotes. June 2011 The Catholic Journalist Page 9
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Our prayer offered in Christ, Victor Hugo Barnica cut the ribbon for the new hospital. Chic Davis That’s not how I understood it, our suffering offered in Christ, General Manager/Advertising Director 3 well-known unfortunately. I thought all these Wasted will never return void and will Regina Mitsos were the personal woes of the priest find answer with a universal Business Manager Catholics visit Individuals and groups join the dioceses of Fort Worth and Juticalpa in a massive, six-year international effort himself, week after week, and I application and impact beyond Paul McMullen Managing Editor to relieve... couldn’t understand how he man- our imagination. Why? Because it the diocese NEWS STAFF aged to get out of bed every day, is Christ’s prayer as well. News Editor: Jennifer Williams Father Ángel much less be the unfailingly kind Our intercessory prayer and Senior Writer: George Matysek Espinosa de los Staff Writer: Matt Palmer Monteros, a Vatican and affable priest that he was. suffering become also, vicarious Photographer: Owen Sweeney III expert on family Human suffering At the time, I was not aware of prayer and suffering, joined to the values, comes to Prayer? ADVERTISING Lenoir, 5 By Juan Guajardo the term “intercessory prayer” in sufferings of Christ, open to the Sales Manager: calpa; Archbishop Luigi Bianco, Archbishop Bianco and concel- Jo Simmons Father Tadeusz Editorial Assistant papal nuncio to Honduras; Victor ebrated by Bishop Muldoon and which we pray for others. I natu- Will of the Father, with far-reach- Account Managers: Pacholczyk, a Hugo Barnica, vice president of several local priests in the hos- rally engaged in intercessory prayer prayer is what happens when we do in-law of the well-known George ing results. bioethicist from the John F. McNulty, or years, Catac- Honduras; Dr. Arturo Bendaña, pital’s large assembly hall. After “Like Mary at the foot of the every night on my knees, bed- not get the result we pray for. (This Weigel, he was the recipient of The Church, each Lent, exhorts us Nina Schuler, Joann Washington National Catholic Bioethics Center, amas, Hondu- minister of health; Elena de Lobo, the Mass, two hours of speeches side, as I prayed for my parents, is nicely treated in our Catechism of prayers from around the world as to fasting for this very reason. Yes, Coordinator: talks in Arden, 8 Honduras’ fi rst lady; Carlos Ze- were given before the happy and Cross, Hospital Hermano Pedro brothers and others. I would, I’m the Catholic Church #2734-2745). he struggled with a particularly to create an emptiness, a hunger for Kristen Long laya, brother of former president excited crowd. Dr. Scott Hahn, ras, was the sure, also have prayed for more Dr. Robert Susil, a 35-year- aggressive sarcoma. God, but also in our own flesh, to CREATIVE SERVICES a Biblical scholar, F Manuel Zelaya; Lincoln Figueroa, “There’s almost like an atmo- Production Manager: bestselling author largest municipality in the mayor of Catacamas, and sphere of disbelief, that people will embrace all those who suffer.” mundane things: to win the next old, brilliant oncologist at Johns After Rob’s death, George “fill up what is lacking in the suf- Robert Thompson and Catholic convert, other high ranking offi cials. can’t believe that it’s really hap- day’s ballgame, for snow to can- Hopkins, was buried earlier this e-mailed the army of friends ferings of Christ for the sake of his Design and Production Artists comes to Charlotte, 9 Katherine Bathon, April Hornbeck Central America with- Traveling through mountain pened,” Willmer said. cel school, to get all A’s on next month from our Cathedral. He whose “prayers weren’t answered”: body, the Church” (Col 1:24). CATHOLIC PRINTING SERVICES villages on his way to the hospital Bishop Muldoon told how Bishop Mauro Muldoon out a hospital. week’s report card. Many a time was, if I may say, a saintly man in “The miracle didn’t come; we Two conclusions: Print Manager: dedication, Jonathan Willmer, a Franciscan friars arrived 66 years these did not find an answer or a an ideal marriage and with a very know, however, that those prayers • No prayer is ever wasted. Tim Zerhusen FUNDED BY THE That is until the dioceses of Fort parishioner of Holy Redeemer in ago and built roads, installed Pressmen: PARISHIONERS OF response to my liking. young son, William Joseph Susil, opened channels of grace and • There is nothing so wasted as Joe Green, Steve Havens, Bill Zerhusen THE DIOCESE OF CHARLOTTE Worth and Juticalpa, the local gov- Aledo, saw the elegant building electricity, built youth centers, for the majority of the population man suffering is a special experi- The problem with intercessory not yet four years of age. The son- healing of which we are unaware, wasted suffering. ACCOUNTING THANK YOU! ernment of Catacamas, the federal rise out of the horizon. schools, and the regional hospital, [in this area] the trip to Hospital ence of the cross and resurrection Antoinette Jones, Aileen Sohn government of Honduras, and “I was really struck by the San Francisco de Asis, in Juticalpa San Francisco is a long journey… of the Lord. Like Mary at the foot of several groups and individuals impact of it, I knew it was a large 35 miles away. It is now joined by at least a one-day trip, or maybe the Cross, Hospital Hermano Pedro ADMINISTRATION Melba Burnett, Cindy Shoemaker came together in a united interna- project, but I had no idea quite Hospital Santo Hermano Pedro two or three days. will embrace all those who suffer.” tional effort to build a complete how large it was,” Willmer said. “I Betancourth, named after the mis- “Here, in the municipalities of Executive director of the hos- WEB SERVICES Why Catholic? series’ end is only the beginning Richard Ihle Catholic hospital in a populated had never been to Catacamas be- sionary Franciscan brother who Catacamas, Santa María del Real, pital, Alberto Valledares, said the yet impoverished region of Hon- fore and it’s all unpaved roads … founded a hospital, school, and Member: Catholic Press and Dulce Nombre de Culmi, we hospital would do its best to treat BY MATT PALMER Catholic? articles on its Web site, for ongoing evangelization efforts. duras that had long needed one. and there’s a whole load of shacks shelter in 1652 in Guatemala for have 150,000 human beings with- those in need. Association, Maryland- [email protected] www.CatholicReview.org. Con- Later in the spring, the division Delaware-D.C. Press Association The hospital, costing approxi- and tumbled down buildings, and the poor and elderly. out emergency services, without “To all those present and to tributors include Father T. Austin will offer adult faith networking mately $6.5 million, was dedicated you’re going through these dirt “It’s fi tting to ask our gath- specialized surgeries, without all those listening, we say: We BOARD OF TRUSTEES April 14 and is set to soon open roads, and then suddenly in the ered community two questions,” modern maternity care.” don’t want to be only a hospital; With the beginning of the end of issues of faith and belief with fur- Murphy, Mark Pacione, Anne to give parishes an opportunity to Chairman its doors to the more than 150,000 distance you see looming up, this Bishop Muldoon said. “Why a In reply to his second question, we want to be quality in health the small-group adult series Why ther depth.” Buening, Georgina Vaca, Deacon share ideas, experiences, resourc- Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien people living in Catacamas and its huge building — it looks like it’s hospital in the city of Catacamas? he said, “The answer sometimes services with a human focus to Catholic?, Sharon Bogusz is not The final six-week session of Loren Mooney and Deacon Paul es and hopes for the future of adult Who are these Catholics? neighboring towns and villages. just been lifted out of Fort Worth And why a Catholic hospital? lays hidden in the social doctrine give relief to those who need our wistful. Rather, she’s hopeful about Why Catholic? started the first T. Mann. faith formation. President Rev. Msgr. Richard W. Woy Charlotte man ordained as Eastern Catholic deacon, the fi rst in our area, 12-13 | A closer look at icons, 13 Among the 500 people at the and just put down here.” “The answer to the fi rst is of the Church … Christ sent his services,” he said. the future of Catholicism. week of Lent in parishes across the Bogusz said the goal is for people Bogusz is confident Why Cath- Mr. Charles L. Bauermann dedication were Bishop Mauro The dedication ceremony evident. Until now, there was only apostles to spread the Kingdom of He went on to thank several of “Faith development is an ongoing archdiocese. It is a four-year, small- to mature in their knowledge of the olic? has been a success. Muldoon of the Diocese of Juti- began with Mass celebrated by one single municipal hospital … God and to heal the sick …. Hu- the individuals involved includ- Rev. Jeffrey S. Dauses Call us: 704-370-3333 process,” said Bogusz, coordinator faith-group exploration of the prac- faith and “develop a comfort level “I’ve seen,” she said, “the energy, CALENDAR 4 DIOCESE 3-11 FAITH 2 MIX 16 NATION & WORLD 18-21 SCHOOLS 14-15 VIEWPOINTS 22-24 E-mail us: [email protected] Msgr. James P. Farmer for evangelization and adult cat- tices and beliefs of the Catholic faith discussing their faith in small faith- enthusiasm and confidence that Mr. Robert J. Jirsa echesis for the Archdiocese of Bal- tradition. Bogusz said that “through sharing groups so that they may men and women gain when they Msgr. Jeremiah F. Kenney timore. “Every Catholic can benefit study and discussion, adult Catho- be witnesses of the Gospel in their come to a better understanding Mrs. Gwendolyn A. Lindsay from an ongoing study and discus- lics discover anew the richness and daily lives.” about faith and how it can make a Mr. Thomas Lorsung sion of faith. As adults mature, our depth of our faith and apply it to She said the archdiocese’s Divi- difference. Participants feel a sense Ms. Patricia Martin ability to understand and critically Catholic daily spiritual life.” sion of Evangelization and Cate- of liberty to witness their faith in Mr. Len Strom Award N22a, Best Coverage of a Routine, Sacramental reflect upon issues of faith evolves Starting Feb. 23, The Catholic chesis offers consultation on adult all aspects of their lives – at work, Msgr. Arthur F. Valenzano and naturally leads us to explore Review will post six weekly Why formation planning and resources home, with family and friends.” Event, First Place, Catholic News Herald, Charlotte, N.C. Mr. George Weigel
Award N25, Best Regular Column by a Bishop or Archbish- L-R • About 500 people attended the dedication ceremony which included a Mass and a tour of the building. • Bishop Muldoon and Arturo Bendaña, minister of health, sign a cooperation agreement during the dedication. • The h The Gospel come to life - thru sports. op, First Place, Catholic Review, St. Louis, Mo. Second Place Award N24a, Best Coverage of Healthcare, First Place, The Catholic Miscellany, Charleston, S.C., “Sports Teach North Texas Catholic, Fort Worth, Texas More Than Athletic Skills” by Amy Wise Taylor Catholic New York, New York, N.Y., “An Approach to Infer- A simple, concise reflection on the intersection of sports tility” by Claudia McDonnell & faith. Every piece of Catholic sports writing should be The author ably explores a challenging topic, assisted thusly focused. by useful graphics providing contextual data. Thorough Third Place N23a research reinforces the credibility of the piece, and the Catholic San Francisco, San Francisco, Calif., “Inside the Best Coverage of the Year for Priests patient perspectives reveal the human side of the science. West’s Epic Prep Sports Rivalry: SHCP vs. SI” by John Honorable Mention Wildermuth First Place Catholic News Service, Washington, D.C., “Legal Minds Smooth, graceful writing on a Catholic sporting rivalry The Visitor, St. Cloud, Minn., “Year for Priests” by Staff Debate Whether Obama Executive Order on Abortion Will with a long & storied tradition. Bishop Kinney’s article on why he loves being a priest Stick” by Nancy Frazier O’Brien and the greater variety of questions for the fathers made this the winner. The questions on “Significant Moment” in N21 their lives ranged from baseball to Baptisms and were a N25 Best Seasonal Issue delight as were the questions on “Favorite Homily.” Better Best Regular Column by a Bishop or and varied topics made this entry shine. Archbishop First Place Second Place Texas Catholic, Dallas, Texas, “Preparing for the Child” by The Catholic Spirit, St. Paul, Minn., “Celebrating Our First Place Staff Priests” by Pat Norby and Staff Catholic Review, St. Louis, Mo., “Thoughts on Our Church” Could be a how-to layout guide. Good fonts, bright clear A solid and inviting special issue. Gave readers a chance by Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien photos, excellent spacing. Capably tells several stories as to hear priests talk about their thoughts and lives. Drawing upon personal experiences to illustrate his one. Third Place points, Archbishop O’Brien helps us see him as human. Second Place The Record, Louisville, Ky., “Father Ben Brown’s Ministry That makes the lessons his columns convey even more Georgia Bulletin, Savannah, Ga., “Easter” by Georgia Bul- Has Had a Variety of Missions; Father Juniper Cummings powerful. The use of a graphic element to accompany each letin Staff Has Never Had a ‘Dull Time’; Fr. Joseph Voor’s Retire- column should attract readers. A striking balance of art & text. Couldn’t be simpler, ment Hasn’t Slowed Him Very Much” by Glenn Rutherford Second Place clearer, or more powerful. and Marnie McAllister The Evangelist, Albany, N.Y., “Bishop’s Column” by Bishop Third Place The stories of Father Ben Brown’s and his ministry, Howard J. Hubbard Catholic Northwest Progress, Seattle, Wash., “Journey to Father Juniper Cummings life and Fr. Joseph Voor’s The bishop’s diaries — pages long — are not columns in Easter Joy” by Ellen Bollard and Sandra Raynor retirement showed a good portrait of the ordained life. the traditional sense of the term, but they offer a wonderful Stunning art. Unmistakably Paschal & didactic. glimpse of the Holy Land and Nigeria. They’re a combina- N24a tion of travelogue, history and contemporary issues. N22a Third Place Best Coverage of Healthcare Best Coverage of a Routine, Sacramen- The Catholic Moment, Lafayette, Ind., “On this Respect First Place Life Sunday, The Value of Balance, Aging as a Real Thing” tal Event North Texas Catholic, Fort Worth, Texas, “Human Suffer- by Bishop Timothy L. Doherty First Place ing” by Juan Guajardo and Tony Gutierrez Bishop Doherty raises thoughtful questions without Catholic News Herald, Charlotte, N.C., “Who Are These This is an article that inspires others to action. The drawing conclusions for the reader. He asks us to think. Catholics?” by Patricia Guilfoyle authentic quotes speak to readers, the varied photos trans- Great article begins with a gripping lead. Bright, color- port them, and the excellent writing conveys the magni- N26a ful main photo draws the reader in. Interesting subject tude of the effort. It’s a great story, well told, with a vital Best Online/Multi-Media Presentation - Orthodox ordination in the south. Nice explanatory side- message. bars. Second Place of Visuals Second Place Catholic Health Association of the United States, St. Louis, First Place The New Vision, Tucson, Ariz., “Bishop Confirms 5 Tucson Mo., “Hospitals Work to Cut OR Trash; St. John’s to Montana Catholic, Helena, Mont., “Justice Outreach Proj- Inmates” by Bern Zovistoski Repurpose Wood, Mill Campus Trees for Surgery Center; ect 2010” by Eric Connolly, Renee St. Martin Wizeman and Wonderful subject - Confirmations in prison. Striking Sisters of Mercy Health System Builds Its Own Surgical Brooke Tierney photos of orange jumpsuits and detention facilities. Kits, Reducing Waste” by Tim O’Neil The complete multimedia package — photography, Third Place This article, in this publication, has the potential to video, audio, personal interviews and honest narration ties The Observer, Rockford, Ill., “Father’s Day — Like Father, make a difference. A clear statement of the problem with together a powerful message. Like Father” by Staff quotes from varied participants and reporting of measure- Second Place Great spin on a traditional celebration, utilizing Father’s ments of success drive home the program’s value. Helpful St. Louis Review, St. Louis, Mo., “Angel Baked Cookies” by Day as a lens for ordination. Family photos are magnifi- sidebars expand on the message. Lisa Johnston cent touches, which humanize the featured clergyman. Third Place A strong contender with diverse high-quality photogra- Page 10 The Catholic Journalist June 2011
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WORLD SPECIAL SECTION ESSAY ZERO WASTE PRO-LIFE HOPE Women in India Antiabortion strategies; It’s a sustaining gift empowered as they death row survivor’s tale; of the Spirit that builds care for planet and more God’s reign PAGE 7 PAGES 1a-6a PAGE 19 THE Catholic Happy Easter TRANSCRIPT NATIONAL The Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Hartford Vol. 14, No. 4 • 28 Pages • April 2010 • ©2010 The Catholic Transcript, Inc. $1.25 CATHOLIC REPORTERTHE INDEPENDENT NEWS SOURCE U.S. bishops call health care law deeply flawed www.NCRonline.org JANUARY 8, 2010 Vol. 46, No. 6 | $2.95 By Nancy Frazier O’Brien J. Mansell speaks along the same WASHINGTON (CNS) – The lines: “We respect the good will of president of the U.S. Confer- so many political leaders who have ence of Catholic Bishops praised been involved in these matters, Abortion still one new health reform legislation for but we must continue to monitor expanding health care to more ongoing developments and their of major issues Americans but said the bishops impact on the moral and social and the Catholic community will climate of our country. Observation facing U.S. health be watching closely to ensure that and advocacy will be of utmost the new law does not expand federal importance,” he writes. care reform funding of abortion. Cardinal George acknowledged “We are apprehensive as we look in the interview that “the unity of By JERRY FILTEAU to the future, even as we applaud the Church has been wounded” much of the increased care that will in various political actions and WASHINGTON . A Senate-House divide be available,” Cardinal Francis E. conversations surrounding the over abortion is one of the key ob- George of Chicago told Catholic health reform debate. The USCCB stacles still to be overcome if the News Service March 23, shortly opposed the Senate bill that passed United States is to take its next ma- after U.S. President Barack Obama the House March 21, while some jor step toward reforming its signed into law the Patient Protec- Catholic groups and members of tion and Affordable Care Act. Congress supported it. health care system. “So we will watch, basically, and “We are certainly concerned Health care reform was far from try to continue to enter into conver- about division in the Church, be- a done deal as 2009 drew to a close. sations as a moral voice – never as cause bishops have to be the people If it passes, it stands to rank with a political voice; we’ve been very who are concerned about its unity, the 20th century’s legislation on careful to insist upon the moral about keeping people together child labor, minimum wage, Social principles that everybody should around Christ,” he said. Security, Medicare and Medicaid be cared for and no one should be “The bishops know that they among the major socioeconomic deliberately killed,” he added. don’t speak for every one of the OPPOSING THE MEASURE – A group of protesters gathers outside the U.S. Capitol to demonstrate against the —CNS/Paul Haring changes in federal support for and In his monthly column on Page 61 million Catholics in the country, health care reform bill in Washington March 21. The House of Representatives passed the measure late in the Archbishop Diarmuid Martin of Dublin, Ireland, and Cardinal Sean Brady of Armagh, Northern Ireland, address the media just outside protection of the nation’s lower 2 of this issue, Archbishop Henry Continued on Page 27 evening with a 219-212 vote after more than a year of partisan debate. (CNS photo/Joshua Roberts) St. Peter’s Square in Rome Dec. 11. The church leaders met earlier that day with Pope Benedict XVI to discuss a report on clerical and middle classes. sexual abuse in Ireland. The versions of health care leg- islation approved by the House of State bill ignores abuse in public-run settings In this issue... Representatives Nov. 8 and the Canon, Islamic laws By Jack Sheedy same protection as those in another Senate Dec. 24 both passed by the News Editor setting, and therefore this bill must debated ...... Page 3 narrowest of margins, however. HARTFORD – Is it fair to pass be what I call ‘All in, all even.’” Admirable admiral THE IRISH DIFFERENCE Resolution of the differences a law eliminating the statute of He said that any legislation must ...... Page 5 between the two bills could be cru- limitations for child sexual abuse treat “all public and nonpublic insti- ANALYSIS has resulted in the resigna- scandal and the preserva- cial to whether either chamber if the only institutions affected by tutions from the same prism. State Catholic Book Store tion of four bishops and tion of its assets. retains the majority needed to pass that law are nonpublic ones, such statutes must be amended to waive expands ...... Page 7 By TOM ROBERTS sparked calls for cutting the “All other considerations,” whatever compromise bill is ham- as Catholic parishes, schools, dio- sovereign immunity and the related Apostolic Visitation Investigations number of dioceses in Ire- said the report, “including mered out in conference. ceses and hospitals? notice and the limitation period for No, said many opponents of government entities.” is local, too ...... Page 9 of abuse may The recent government land and for deep reform of the welfare of children and On coverage of abortion in H.B.5473 at a public hearing of Sovereign immunity refers to Archbishop rips CHA investigation into clergy the hierarchical culture. justice for victims, were sub- health care plans that receive fed- point way to sex abuse in Ireland, which The report of the govern- ordinated to these priorities. eral funding, one of the key differ- the state Judiciary Committee in the long-held legal doctrine that ...... Page 11 the Legislative Of ce Building on indemni es, or protects, state and produced a scathing cri- ment commission, headed The archdiocese did not ences, the U.S. Catholic bishops March 17. municipal entities against civil Immigration marchers new standards tique of church officials and by Judge Yvonne Murphy, implement its own canon have weighed in strongly. They The bill, introduced by Rep. lawsuits...... Page 11 of accountability their role in attempting to severely criticized the law rules and did its best to called the Senate version inade- Beth Bye (D-19), would override Mr. Culhane also said that it Year for Priests protect the reputation of church for being preoccu- avoid any application of the quate and said only the House ver- an existing statute enacted in 2002, is unfair to enact legislation that kids’ book ...... Page 12 the institution at the pied with “the maintenance law of the state.” sion fully preserves the absolute which affords victims of sexual changes the rules retroactively. He expense of young victims, of secrecy, the avoidance of Continued on Page 8 Continued on Page 16 abuse 30 years after reaching adult- concluded by saying legislation Student missionaries hood (age 18) to report the abuse. should focus on prevention of abuse ...... Page 16 The new bill would make it possible and the removal of sexual predators. to attempt to recover damages “at The statute of limitations, he said, ‘Miracle’ on 50th Street two of his 20th-century pre- any time after the date of the act “is absolutely essential because our ...... Page 23 decessors: Pope John Paul complained of,” in the wording prime focus regarding this issue Bundling II and Pope Pius XII. of the bill. must be the protection and safety Additions to our Web site ‘ALL IN, ALL EVEN’ – From left: L. Martin Nussbaum, an attorney with The decree is a finding Rothberger, Johnson and Lyons Religious Institution Group; Hartford attor- Michael C. Culhane, execu- of our children.” photo gallery: ney Wesley W. Horton; and Connecticut Catholic Public Affairs Conference tive director of the Connecticut Rep. Bye introduced a similar that someone lived a saint- executive director Michael C. Culhane testify March 17 at the Legislative Catholic Public Affairs Conference bill last year, which died in commit- sainthood ly life, which allows the Of ce Building in Hartford in opposition to a bill that would eliminate the (CCPAC), testi ed at the hearing, tee. She introduced it after several ANALYSIS candidate to be referred to statute of limitations on sexual abuse of minors. (Photo by Jack Sheedy) “Children in one setting deserve the Continued on Page 27 as “venerable.” The only By JOHN L. ALLEN JR. hurdle left for beatification is a documented miracle, Planned giving offers multifaceted benefits Two instances of some- with one more miracle nec- By Mary Chalupsky many people.” allows donors to provide a planned of Auxiliary Bishop John Hackett, thing may not constitute a essary for canonization, the Transcript Reporter Like Ms. D’Esopo, more Catho- gift bene ting the donor today who said, ‘When the Lord comes trend, but they can at least formal act of declaring HARTFORD – When Matilda lic faithful are generously investing that helps fund the Archbishop’s to call me home, I don’t want him Archbishop’s St. Patrick’s suggest a recent strategy. someone a saint. D’Esopo of West Hartford was in the future of the Archdiocese of Annual Appeal or another institu- to nd me with too much,’” Bishop Day Breakfast That is, a Vatican strategy From a “bundling” point deciding where to direct charitable Hartford through planned gifts to tion or ministry in the Archdiocese Rosazza said with a laugh. on turning popes into of view, the obvious paral- donations in her will, at the top of the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, tomorrow.” More important, he noted that saints: When moving a con- —CNS/Debbie Hill lel is to September 2000, the list was the Archbishop’s An- their parish, school or a ministry. Among donors making such a the Archdiocese “provides many, troversial pope along the A guide stands next to a photo of Pope Pius XII and a critical when Popes Pius IX and nual Appeal. “A planned gift is a means for generous commitment is Auxiliary many services,” which are feel- path, bundle him with a caption about his actions during the Holocaust, in an exhibit John XXIII were beatified “It covers a multitude of chari- making a charitable gift part of Bishop Peter A. Rosazza, whose ing the pressure of the economic at the Yad Vashem Holocaust History Museum in Jerusalem. ties that are reached more effec- a donor’s overall nancial and charitable gift annuity will provide downturn. “More people need our more popular pontiff — the in the same ceremony. tively than by making individual philanthropic planning,” explained for years to come. help,” he said, “and when you have PR calculation apparently Among other things, Pius contributions to each ministry,” Robert McTiernan, interim director “This gift will reach many an opportunity to help people, you being that acclaim for the IX was known for cor- said the retired nursing consultant of development for the Archdiocese people. And, because it’s an annu- can’t go wrong.” latter may drown out nega- appears especially probable On Dec. 19, the Vatican ralling the Jews of Rome for the state Department of Health. of Hartford. ity, it presents me with an income Mr. McTiernan said, “Planned tive reaction to the former. when the controversy con- announced that Pope Bene- back into a ghetto and for Award N28b, General Excellence, 17,001-40,000 Diocesan “What makes this contribution “Planned gifts can maximize during my lifetime. Plus, there are gifts help strengthen the fruits and Call it Rome’s “two-for- cerns Jewish/Catholic rela- dict XVI has approved the case of a Jewish child important is that it covers such a bene ts to both the donor and the some tax advantages,” he said. ministries of the Archdiocese and This issue was mailed on Dec. 31.This issue was one” strategy, a tactic that tions. decrees of heroic virtue for Continued on Page 10 Papers, First Place, Tennessee Register, Nashville, Tenn. wide variety of services that help Church,” he said. “[Such giving] “I always remember the words Continued on Page 27 St. Joseph Medal 2010 Don’t see it in the paper? Try our Web site at www.catholictranscript.org Award N28d, General Excellence, National Newspaper, Award N28c, General Excellence, 40,001+ Diocesan Papers, phy and compelling interviews to tell the story of an inner- First Place, National Catholic Reporter, Kansas City, Mo. 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