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1-15-2020 Full Paper The Diocese of Ogdensburg Volume 74, Number 32 INSIDE THIS ISSUE N.V.bishops condemn surrogacy bill I PAGE 5 NORTH COUNTRY Pope sets special day to honor, study, share Bible I PAG E7 CATHOLIC JAN. 15, 2020 Follow Me: ASISTER, A STORY, A SONG PARTICI PATE IN Addressing past sins while THE MARCH focusing on our mission Today the great challenge healing for those who have to our faith and to our mis­ been so terribly hurt by sion as a diocese Church leaders. is the sexual Our diocese has abuse scandal. been addressing the The wounds of sexual abuse scandal this crisis were for decades in a seri­ re-opened with ous and determined the report of the manner. Over the past Pennsylvania At­ several years, we have torney General instituted policies and and the passing procedures to prevent of the Child Vic­ Bishop sexual abuse from tims Act in New Terry R. happening. The proce­ dures ensure that alle­ York State last LaValley Youth from the Diocese of Ogdens­ year. Our mission gations are burg visited the lincoln Memorial as a diocese is to responsibly and justly during their trip to the nation's capi­ continue to catechize, handled when they are re­ tal for last yea r's March for life. sanctify and serve the Peo­ ceived. They call for pas­ There are several opportunities for ple of God in the North toral outreach to victims residents of the diocese to attend Country. At the same time, who have been harmed by Seton Catholic students were very happy to have Sister M. Gregory Munger this year's March for life, including we will continue to reach this evil. Tragically, in the visit them on January 6, 2020. The students enjoyed the story of "The Run­ the Youth Buses for life,a Campus out to victims of abuse in a past, serious mistakes were away Bunny" and got to join her in song. Sister was very impressed with the Ministry group and family/adult way that helps to bring made when dealing with al­ insightful way they responded to her questions about vocations. Singing buses leaving from both Clinton about reconciliation and legations of sexual abuse. with Sister Gregory are Scarlett Gottschall, Vivian Howard, Oliver Sears, and and Lewis Counties. FULL STORY, PAGE 3 Nolan McGowan. FULL STORY, PAGE 4 Pope: Love is never indifferent to suffering VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Most Commenting especially ply is indifferent to doing good," he said. evil, but it is evil not to Christians would agree it on 1 john 4:19-21, Pope them," the pope noted, A Christian does not get do good." is wrong to hate some­ Francis said the Bible St. john doesn't say, points for just standing On a truly Christian one, but it is also wrong "does not mince words." "You're wrong," but by, he said. path, one does not find to be indifferent, which is In fact, he said, the Bible "you're a liar." Love is "concrete" and those who are indiffer­ a camouflaged form of tells people, "If you say "The Bible is clear be­ faces the challenges, ent, "those who wash hatred, Pope Francis said. you love God and you cause being a liar is the struggles and messiness their hands of problems, Real love "must lead hate your brother or sis­ devil's way of being. He is of everyday life. those who don't want to you to do good, to get ter, you're on the other the Great Liar, the New Indifference, he said, "is get involved to help, to your hands dirty with side; you're a liar." Testament tells us; he is a way of not loving God do good," he said. "False works of love," the pope If someone says, "I love the father of lies. That's and not loving neighbor mystics are not there, said jan. 10 at morning God, I pray, I enter into the definition of Satan that is a bit hidden." those with hearts dis­ Mass in the chapel of his ecstasy, and then tosses the Bible gives us," the Pope Francis quoted St. tilled like water who say residence, the Domus aside others, hates them, pope said. Alberto Hurtado, who they love God but forget Sanctae Marthae. doesn't love them or sim- Love "is expressed by said, "It is good not to do to love their neighbor." DIOCESAN LIFE COUNTRY CATHOLIC JAN. 15, 2020 NORTH COUNTRY EDITOR'S NOTE CATHOLIC Box 326 Route 11 gives me road rage Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669 USPS 0039-3400 While not a universal North you that Route 11 is the quick- mute. it is the decision of the Lord BISHOP TERRY Country experience, I'm est route from my home in Control is a funny thing. I'm that endures." R. LAVALLEY guessing many of us in Moira to the diocesan very attached to the idea of it. I've added that quote to a President the northern and west- offices is Ogdensburg. But, really, do we ever have it? note on my phone. I need to REV. JOSEPH A. MORGAN ern parts of the dio- I don't take Route 11, Even when I'm taking my pre­ remind myself that God is in Vice President cese can identify with though. Even if it's ferred route to work, Route control. He has a purpose for JAMES D. CROWLEY this sentiment: Route '" '",--... ..J shorter, I find myself 37, I can't control the road every moment of my life, even Secretary-Treasurer 11 gives me road rage. so frustrated by my in- conditions, other drivers, if I can't see it. DARCY L.FARGO Why? I'm not known ability to get around when I'll get stuck behind a Maybe God places me be­ Editor & for driving slowly. On slow-moving vehicles, school bus .. hind that slow-moving driver Communications Director Route 11, at least the it makes the trip feel We never have total control. to help me avoid a collision Publish 45 is- portions I'm likely to lI~~ like it takes forever. I I struggle with that. with an animal or another ve­ ® sues per year: travel, hills, curves find myself behind the As I discussed my Route 11 hicle. Maybe it's to teach me ." Weekly except and traffic make it al- Darcy L. wheel yelling, either in road rage, and my control is­ patience (I'm a slow learner on skipping most impossible to Fargo my head or out loud, sues in general, with a friend, that one). He has a purpose. every other pass if I end up behind "COME ON! MOVE IT! he pointed me to this line His decision endures. week begin­ a slower-moving vehicle. PICK UP THE PACE!" I feel like I from Proverbs: "Many are the Even if it gives me road ning July If you use GPS, it will tell have no control over my com- plans of the human heart, but rage. Wthrough Aug. and skipping one week in Dec. by the Dio- cese of Ogdensburg. 622 Washington Street, Og­ densburg, N.Y. 13669. Relfectin • on Christian unity Editorial Office: The first thing I think of Easter morning has been a came down to see what was 622 Washington Street, 'Father -Bill' ~~Y~ Ogdensburg, N.Y . 13669. during the month of january beautiful moment as the sun happening. He did not hesi­ each year is the Week of tipastor22@gnlail:7onl rose and the moon was still tate to tell Sister that she Telephone: Prayer for Christian Unity. , bright in the sky. I must would be able to use some of (3 15) 608-75 56 .;~~ Each january, the Catholic •.,_ I admit that I always enjoy the his parish center. Several of Church sets aside a week to pancake breakfast after the lower grades would meet E-mail: III pray that one day there will prayer. at the Methodist Church for news@northcountry Fr. William G . .\Iucllch catholic.org be a unity among all Chris­ I must share with you one the rest of the school year. tians. One of the important nities. These were great op­ of the most wonderful expe­ The Methodist community Entered at the messages of the Second Vati­ portunities to get to know rience I know of churches was so welcoming. The chil­ Post Office: can Council was the impor­ each other and to develop working together. It involves dren's prayer services were Ogdensburg, NY tance of Church unity. One of further efforts to work to­ St. Mary's School in Ticon­ held in the Methodist Sanctu­ 13669 and the documents proclaimed gether for the good of the deroga. I was pastor of St. ary; lunches were prepared additional mailing offices as by the Second Vatican Coun­ Mary's, but this incident oc­ in their parish center kitchen; Periodical Postage. community. Every year, a cil was a Decree on Ecu­ Prayer Service is planned curred after I had retired. their parish center became Subscription: menism. during this Week of Prayer When it happened, about five the cafeteria, the place for For one year: This document begins with for Christian Unity. Each year, years ago, Father Kevin McE­ gym classes and even the lo­ In-Diocese Rate: $27 this sentence: ''The restora­ the service is planned in a wan was the pastor. His pas­ cation where the Christmas Outside of Diocese Rate: $30 tion of unity among all Chris­ different Church. The service torate demanded rather hard Program and other such pro­ tians is one of the principal includes Scripture readings, work.
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