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Rally Scheduled Sept. 26 ^ ( Educators Convene on Social Justice By Register Reporter education to the problems of World Peace Committee of the He is currently working on a The response of education to modern society will be included in United States Catholic Conference doctoral dissertation toward a social change in the world will be the program, which will end with in Washington, D.C. Ph.D. in philosophy from Harvard studied by Metro Denver a Liturgy celebrated by He is also a visiting lecturer Divinity School. His field of educators at two special forums Monsignor William Jones, Vicar in ethics at St. John’s Seminary in specialization is ethics and on Sept. 26 sponsored Central for Education. Brighton, Massachusetts. international politics. Area School Services. On the evening of Sept. 26, A priest of the Boston Father Hehir recently Both meetings will feature Archbishop James V, Casey will archdiocese, Father Hehir was published the article ’ ’The Church Father Bryon Hehir. nationally host an “ Educators’ Rally” to be ordained in 1966. He attended in the Population Year: Notes on a recognized authority on social held at Christ the King parish Kings College. Pennsylvania and Strategy” in the April 1974 issue of justice and the Church. auditorium beginning at 8 p.m. St. John’s Seminary, Brighton. Theological Studies. Principals will gather on the 3 g morning of Sept. 26 to hear a Father Hehir will speak on the series of three talks by Father overall impact of social justice on Hehir centering on “ Education in education. A reception and 1HE turn Today’s World” informal discussion time will Bishop George Evans will follow the talk. Although the DENl/ER moderate the program, to be held evening is primarily for Catholic at the community room of educators, other interested OI1HOLIC Jy persons are invited to attend. R E G IS m ; Columbia Savings in Cherry THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1974 VOL. L. NO. 9 15 CENTS PER COPY Creek, Denver. The Catholic Father Hehir is the Director SERVING THE CATHOLICS OF NORTHERN COLORADO 72 YEARS Education Guild will serve lunch. of the Justice and Peace division Discussion on the response of of the Social Development and i\ew Auxiliary Prepares for Episcopal Consecration 'A Bishop’’s Role Is To Be a Good Listener’’ '*9 By Mary Lynett Register Staff Writer ^tter! "Trust thyself: every heart vibrates to that iron relationship with Christ. I rejoice in that selection— I love string,” Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote in one of his essays. working in that area.” he said. His observation could well be applied to the style of "In 1974. the Holy Year,” he added, ’ ’the archdiocese - X leadership envisioned by the archdiocese’s new auxiliary. will focus on reconciliation. I am really excited about Bishop Richard C. Hanifen. that! ’ ’ “ I’ve never been a Bishop,” Father Hanifen said with a ■ I'd like to see reconciliation wherever there is smile, “ but my time has been spent listening a lot. I may alienation. Who’s alientated? We re alienated when we re not do much else, but I do try to listen. And if you listen, not open to ourselves. I’d like to see every person people will let you into their lives. I hope I can continue to challenged to give an honest evaluation of where he’s been operate this way as a bishop. dishonest. I’d like to see people confront each other, pastors ■‘There is a natural reluctance on the part of all of us to confront people, on what their relationship is to God. 'm openly reveal ourselves, even our good parts, to someone "People are afraid to confront God in prayer — it who has the responsibility of making decisions that will means they will have to change,” he observed. affect us. The minute I can say no’ , you and I have a •"There is alienation in this diocese.’ " he pointed out, problem. The only way to break this down,” he stressed, “ is “ by older people alienated by our lack of concern for them for me to be a person to that person.” and our lack of need for them. Being himself is the key to Father Hanifen’s concept of ■"I see young people alienated.” he continued, " by our the modern bishop. Sincerity, listening and openness are his, lack of consistency in our own lives, our inability to listen resources to deal with the complex problems facing the and to respond to real ne’eds and our recent inability to give archdiocese of Denver in the seventies. them stable and predictable answers. They feel betrayed by “The Bishop’s role is the role of the pastor,” he our rapid change, even if change is what they call for.” observed. The people, he believes, want their Bishop "to be F’ather Hanifen said, “ I see alienation really within the a good listener, to have such human qualities as kindness — Church between those who see the Church as a prophet’s not a financial wizard or a great organizer. They want a voice calling for radical change and those who see the human being aware of human needs. ’ ’ Church as institutional and institutionalized in its response. The Bishop. Father said, “ needs to know the needs of " They see the church as necessarily stable, secure and the people. He needs to be a man who can mediate the ever slow to change There are others who see the church as Church’s response to those needs. But often those needs somewhat removed from day to day conflict (involved in) conflict; the Bishop is the mediator who compares the the spiritual feeding of mankind.” needs of the people and leads the community to a response. The Bishop stressed that most people don’t fall into one "The Bishop, ” he said, “ differs from any leader in the or the other “ neat” category, but tend to lean toward a secular realm because he has to consistently be a sign in his point of view. Alienation can occur, however, between own life that the the response is faith-filled — the answer persons of different philosophical leanings. (to conflict) comes from a community that is faith-filled.” “ People with different concepts of the Church,” he The new Bishop’s first priority is reconciliation. “ We said, “ can come together, talk and pray over their stated a priority as far as archdiocesan attention for 1974 — (Continued on Page 11) internal renewal through prayer and developing an intimate Church Dedication Sept. 2 1 The new Columbine Catholic Columbine Hills Elementary St. Gregory’s Episcopal Parish is Catholic U. Fills Church will be dedicated to St. School on Sept. 10, 1972, with 850 now building its first church some Francis X. Cabrini on Saturday, people in attendance; the current 60 feet east of the Catholic church. Sept. 21. at 7 p.m. Archbishop weekend attendance is 1350. Long-range plans call for a Important Need James V. Casey will officiate at The area served by the new common building which will link the Dedication Mass, and Father parish is known as Columbine together the facilities of the two Leonard Alimena, pastor of St. Territory, and is located near the parishes. Mary’s, will give the homily. Chatfield Dam, south and west of This development is Dear Family in Christ: In the summer of 1972 Father Littleton. somewhat unique in that from the George Weibel was assigned to The parish site at Chatfield beginning the two parishes have This letter will serve a two-fold purpose. First, to help the Catholics in the area Avenue and Pierce Street is being been planning and working express my gratitude for your generous response to my organize a new parish. The first developed jointly by the Roman together. They plan to share all personal appeal to you last year for support in the Masses were celebrated in the Catholics and the Episcopalians ( Continued on Page 3) collection of the Catholic University. The collection through the years had not been meeting the quota given the Archdiocese of Denver. Last year the collection rose some Council Plans Eighth Year $3,(X)0 over the previous year, to approximately $20,(X)0. The second purpose, now rather obvious, is to seek your support The Priests’ Council began its and a sense of purpose in the Standing committee chairmen again this year. eighth year of service to the priesthood. “ Priests should be were also chosen: the Rev. John Archdiocese of Denver this men of hope,” he said. “ They Anderson, Personnel; the Rev. The Bishops of the United States have committed month. Newly-elected district should have a commitment to sup Robert Kinkel, Justice and Peace; themselves to maintain the Catholic University. We must representatives met with Priest port each other’s work.” the Rev. Roy Figlino, Pastoral rely on the generosity of our people for this financial aid. Council President, the Rev Bishop Evans added that Concerns; the Rev. Emmanuel Patrick J. K ennedy, at St. priests are a different stages of Gabel, Education (to serve on the The Catholic University fills a very important need Augustine’s Church. Brighton, on renewal, both personally and on a Denver Metropolitan Area Board in the life of the Church in America. It is part of the total Sept. Id parish level. Priests, he stressed, of Catholic Education); and the process of spreading the Good News in our land. I therefore Also present were Bishop should be a source of refreshment, Rev. Emmanuel Gabel and the ask your continued generosity for this annual appeal. George Evans, the Rev. C. B. support and concern by the exam Rev.

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