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UJ u i =» > < * » -Û X » o ulUJ ■j o t o a t > OC OC o 'No. 51 350 Established in 1844: America’s Oldest Catholic Newspaper in Continuous Publication Friday. February 27, 1998 * N 3: O O ® U . LU LO * o et » N •~t O o *-* II * o J -Ô ^ a* Poll: Young Catholics stress sacraments, charity WASHINGTON (CNS) — In a socialized in post- Vatican (Council) II percent called it essential to the faith human right, only 14 percent of national survey, most U.S. Catholics religious education." she said, so it is and 2 7 percent called it important but respondents said that was essential to 20 to 39 years old ranked belief in important for church leaders to know not essential. Only 8 percent thought it the faith. God’s presence in the sacraments, how they think and feel. unimportant or not part of the faith or Thirty-three percent called the charity to the poor and belief in The survey data came from the said they didn't know. teaching on workers' rights to unionize Christ's real presence in the Eucharist responses of 701 Americans who iden­ Charity to the poor was called important to the faith, 30 percent high among elements essential to the tified themselves as Catholic and in essential by 58 percent and important called it not important to the faith and Catholic faith. the 20-to-39 age range during a series by 3 5 percent. 18 percent said they were unaware it Results of the survey were released of national random sample telephone "Belief that Christ is really present was part of the faith. by sociologist Dean Hoge of The Cath­ surveys conducted last fall by Prince­ in the Eucharist" was called essential Of the five top-ranked elements, four olic University of America, one of a ton Survey Research Associates. by 58 percent and important by 28 had to do with the sacraments or spe­ team of researchers who commis­ Respondents were given 19 state­ percent. cial attention to helping the poor; the sioned it as part of a larger study of ments about church teaching or prac­ On the role of devotion to Mary in fifth was devotion to Mary. W a y o f post- baby boom adult Catholics. tice. They were asked to categorize the church. 5 3 percent called it The five elements on the list Notre Dame de Namur Sister Mary each as "essential to faith, important essential and 3 3 percent important. respondents considered least central t h e C r o s s Johnson, a sociologist at Emmanuel but not essential, or not important to Fifty-two percent said it was essen­ to faith “had to do with two topics: Through the ages, Chris­ College in Boston and member of the the faith today." On each statement tial, 3 3 percent important, to believe specific moral teachings — the right of tians have found solace research team, said the survey was the questioner added, "If you are “that God is present in a special way in workers to unionize, teachings about and strength praying the part of an effort to learn what young unaware that this is an element of the the poor." the death penalty and teachings about Stations of the Cross. The adult Catholics understand to be their Catholic faith, please say so.” Despite more than a century of abortion — and specific institutional Catholic provides a special Catholic identity. When asked about "belief that God church teaching that the right of rules — only men can be priests, only neditation this week as we That generation was "the first to be is present in the sacraments," 65 workers to form unions is a basic celibate persons can be priests." 9} eflect on the suffering of Christ. See page 12. Partners in M inistry A vision fo r th e w orld prepares leadership

By PATRICIA BARTOS concluded a pilot series of six Senior Staff Writer workshops in November. The Saturday morning Father Joe Mele has always series drew some 20 members been impressed that parishio­ of the parish staff and pastoral ners, already committed to council, with sessions led by family and job obligations, parishioner Anne Papinchak would want to volunteer with and consultant Lois Campbell. the church. Fr. Mele attended each ses­ “I’m inspired by their dedi­ sion. a3 did pastoral council cation and generosity," he member and past chairman explained. Cathy Gillis. But, as pastor of St. John “It was not only my dream the Baptist in Unity, he also but really a parish response to saw a responsibility to prepare the need to provide, on a par­ these parishioners for service, ish level, formation for lead­ G r a n d m a s to “clarify expectations, help ers,” Fr. Mele explained. o n t h e | o b them to do the best they can Organizers are evaluating and to use their time to the that first series in preparation Two women provide more best advantage." for a second series to begin in -O students than simple It was a concern shared by late April, in time for orienta­ assistance at a local Catho- both the parish staff and pas­ tion this fall of new pastoral ,ic school. They provide a toral council members. council members. They hope •aping presence as well. The parish developed a to offer several training ses­ See page 7. response, a leadership training sions each year. initiative called the Partners in Ministry program, and See UNITY on page 9 Photos by Douglas Kaup Visiting Assisi: Franciscan Sister Margaret Carney ravels to the earthquake- Chimbóte in need of •avaged town of the popu- ar saint to survey the iamage. miracle, sister writes See page 5. By GLORIA ACKLIN KREPS sent a series of letters to sis­ Several members of St. : eeling the spirit: A parish Correspondent ters here with news about the Benedict the Abbott in /outh director describes a pain inflicted by El Nino. Peters Township helped special experience she had, In the Pittsburgh area, peo­ She describes 120-degree sort new clothing des­ attending the Filipino “Rite ple have rejoiced in the days and how warm ocean tined for the world's poor unusually balmy weather of af Encuentro.” currents have driven fish to on Feb. 21. Above: From See page S. the past few months caused by cooler waters, leaving boats left, Donna Nardine, Lisa the Pacific weather phenome­ anchored, processing facilities Yonosko and Michelle non called “El Nino." Jackson sort by size. At Web pointer: This week's closed and fisherman begging. But In California and Flori­ right: Maura Higgins /ignette tells how the Inter- Chimbote, she writes, is da, it has been blamed for folds an Item to be pack­ let is helping a religious already hurting, and the severe flooding, mudslides, aged and shipped over­ :ommunity foster voca- expected flooding related to El tornadoes and death. seas. The work was done ions. Nino has yet to begin. And in Chimbóte, Peru, at the World Vision distri­ See page 6. The newspapers report on where Sisters of Mercy have the increase in cholera, warn­ bution center in Sewick- served the poor for nearly 30 ings of malaria, food poisoning ley in conjunction with 4 local tradition: “They years, El Nino has had cata­ the organization’s 30- and a mysterious illness that :an't help but be moved by strophic effects. hour famine event that has killed dozens of babies. che message of Veronica’s For four centuries, histori­ teaches about global “It is painful to observe the Veil.” says one of the play- ans have chronicled scores of poverty and raises increased malnutrition and an ars in the long-running instances of weather devas­ money to fight hunger. ever deepening poverty in a production. tating enough to wipe out Members of St. John See page 10. already poor Peruvian country already one of the Neumann in Franklin communities. poorest in the western hemi­ Park pitched in later in The Diocese of Pittsburgh sphere,” she writes. the day. I n d e x has maintained a long rela­ "The doorbell rings more tionship with the Chimbóte often since hunger is so wide­ Diocesan news...... 2,3,10,11 spread," she continues. “Each Editorial/official ...... 4 region, for years operating a one begging at our door has Dpinion/comment ...... 5 health center there. Entertainment ...... 6 Sister Mary Louise Nash the same amazing dignity of Jfe ...... 7 from the Pittsburgh regional being loved by God. Chimbote Classified ...... 8 Mercy community has been is in need of a loaves and fish National ...... 9 there since January. She has miracle!” [g Prelates advise against force as Iraq deal develops WASHINGTON (CNS) — Six U.S. Kofi Annan's brokering of a tentative Cathedral in New York, Cardinal John effective in helping to achieve peace Murphy, moderator of the curia for bishops, in Individual statements, deal with Iraq permitting unrestricted J. O'Connor asked, “Has war itself any with justice for all than any weapons the Archdiocese of Boston, were advised against using force against access to U.N. inspection teams to role in human affairs today?' systems ever created, and would at among six Massachusetts Christian Iraq in the current standoff with the potential Iraqi weapons manufactur­ “Must the international communi­ least help greatly to deter hostilities." leaders to sign a statement reiterat­ United States over weapons inspec- ing and storage sites. ty, the human race, not design a The cardinal acknowledged the ing their belief that negotiations pre­ t ions. The U.N. Security Council was to response to evil or perceived evil that possibility that he was being discour­ sented the best hope of averting war. A similar statement was issued by meet to decide whether the deal met goes beyond killing or threatening to teous, but “better to risk discourtesy “The military option does not offer the presidents of the Leadership Con- its needs. The United States said it kill?” he asked. than to risk war,” he said to Annan. any sure guarantee" that nuclear, lerence of Women Religious and the reserved the right to wage a military With Annan present at the Mass, "My prayers are with you. Blessed are biological or chemical weapons would Conference of Major Superiors of Men. campaign regardless of whether a deal Cardinal O'Connor said, "I personally the peacemakers." be destroyed, the statement said, and The statements were issued in the was reached. believe quite firmly that your presence Cardinal Bernard F. Law of Boston "may well exacerbate the suffering »lays preceding U.N. Secretary-General In a Feb. 15 homily at St. Patrick's in Iraq could be immensely more and Auxiliary Bishop William without resolving the issues.” gg 2 DIOCESAN NEW S FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1998 • PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC New pastor takes reins at bustling Braddock parish

By GREG BROWN Diane Novachek, at 271-24 9 2. other as well as parish staff and Editor Fr. Wagner said his new volunteers. parish has a very active music • a gathering every two years When six Braddock area ministry program. for parents of newly-baptized parishes were merged Into one Music minister Herb Dil- children. “That's a really nice in 1985, many Mass-goers lahunt was involved in the pro­ community-builder,” Punturi without transportation were left duction of a compact disc of said. without a church they could Christmas music last year that • a bereavement ministry that walk to. featured various parish musical Includes a bereavement hour So the people of Good Shep­ groups. every four weeks to remember the herd devised a solution: A par­ Fr. Wagner also pointed to a recently deceased. ish bus that not only delivers bustling social service ministry • outreach to as many as 150 parishioners to Sunday and at Good Shepherd. shut-ins at a time, many of whom daily Masses, but to such “Social ministry has always receive the Eucharist in their activities as the annual parish worked with the apostolate homes every week. Children from festival. committee and the Ladies of the parish school take part in Transportation is just one of Charity," said Ruth Punturi, many of the visits. the many services provided by social service minister. "Those • a 200-member senior citi­ two bodies do a lot of the the parish, said Father Thomas zens group. hands-on work." Wagner. Punturi, a registered nurse, Fr. Wagner was installed And there’s much work to do also provides referrals to those earlier this month as Good at Good Shepherd, Including: whose needs can't be met by Shepherd's pastor by Bishop • an active evangelization Good Shepherd. “If it's something Donald Wuerl. program that offers everything I can't handle, I often know who The parish school currently from Mass schedules on refrig­ has about 130 students, Fr. erator magnets to an annual can," she said. While It's a hectic job, it's Wagner said, though an effort is “Welcome Home Sunday” for under way to boost enrollment. those who have drifted away clearly one Punturi enjoys. “I just Anyone seeking further infor­ from the church. come here every day and say, Photo by Salvador Portugal mation about the school should • a twice-yearly breakfast for 'Lord, I'm here to do whatever you Fr. Thomas Wagner was installed as pastor of Good Shepherd by Bishop Wuerl earlier this month. call the principal, Sister Marie new parishioners to meet each would have me do,"’ she said. 83

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By JOHN FRANKO said. Annette Scheid, also heads the programs at Etna Commons Staff Writer The parish helped imple­ diocesan delegation. and local food banks, its ment a diocesan disaster plan T h e people here have ties to annual Christmas train display Interaction with the commu­ following the 1986 flood which the parish," said Humility of and its “On Eagle's Wings” nity is an important part of devastated many parts of the Mary Sister Mary Catherine prayer program. parish life at All Saints in Etna. Etna community. It recently Blooming, catechetical admin­ "People know we're still “It's a neighborhood parish," came together to support two istrator. “They support it well, here," Dr. Srocki said. said Father John Vojtek, pas­ families hit by a New Year's Eve not only financially but with The parish is located in one tor. "People still care about flre. their volunteerism." of the older areas of the diocese each other and are aware of "There's a sense of inter- A focal point of the parish but its vitality belies its age. • what their neighbors are generational community here and the community is the There are a lot of young doing," you miss out on in the sub­ grade school. Now in its 95th people and young families The parish recently hosted urbs," said Bess Biamonte, year, it’s the home of 170 here," Biamonte said. T h ey are Bishop Donald Wuerl, who parish social service minister. students. finding the area to be very live­ presided at confirmation Feb. The ability of the parish to "People recognize the need able and very vibrant." 13. Join as one is evident by its for the school and the option of The parish has survived the All Saints supports local many successful programs. a Catholic education," said Dr. loss of three of the food banks and neighboring It sponsors a highly success­ Bernadine Srocki, principal. community's four major Etna Commons, a high-rise for ful St. Vincent de Paul Society "They support it well." businesses. Photo by Salvador Portugal the elderly. "It's probably the and boasts one of the largest The school reaches out to ‘ It's probably a place that Bishop Wuerl confirms Lisa Kubit, 14, at All Saints. Looking on Is most service-oriented parish Ladies of Charity organizations the community through many should've died but the people Father George Newmeyer, dean of the Northwest Deanery. I've ever been in," Fr. Vojtek in the diocese. Its president, activities. They include wouldn't let it," Fr. Vojtek said. Mass celebrated to mark World Day of Prayer for the Sick

St. Francis Medical Center health care because it believes hosted the first diocesan cele­ that care of the sick is an bration of World Day of Prayer essential part of Christ's man­ for the Sick, an observance ini­ date of service. tiated by Pope John Paul II. “Catholic hospitals and Bishop Donald Wuerl cele­ health systems are unique brated Mass in the north wing because they are an expression chapel on Feb. 11. of both faith in God and love of The Holy Father has God and neighbor.“ described this day as "a special He said it was appropriate to time of prayer and sharing, of celebrate such a day of prayer offering one's sufferings for the for the sick on the feast of Our good of the church and of Lady of Lourdes. “Lourdes is reminding us to see in our sick synonymous with cures, both brothers and sisters the face of physical and spiritual. Christ, who, by suffering, dying T h e challenge for the Catho­ and rising, achieved the salva­ lic health care institutions today tion of humankind." is to remain faithful to ethical The bishop was joined at and religious directives; active in Mass by the leadership of the pastoral care ministry; outreach two Catholic hospital systems in to the poor and under served; the diocese. Sister Rosita Well- and teaching the mission of inger, president and CEO of St. healing in the name of Christ." Francis Health System; and The full chapel Included doc­ Sister Joanne Marie Andiorio, tors, nurses, administrators, president and CEO of Pittsburgh priest chaplains and patients Taking part in a recent Mass for the sick were, from left, Robin Mohr, CEO of St. Francis Hospital; Sister Florence Brandt CEO of St Mercy Health System. from the hospital. The Mass was Francis Medical Center; Sister Joanne Marie Andiorio, president and CEO of Mercy Hospital; Bishop Donald Wuerl; Sister M. Rosita A special participant at the televised throughout the health Wellinger, president and CEO of St. Francis Health System; Sister Eileen Magill, major superior of the Sisters of St. Francis of Millvale; liturgy was Bishop Wuerl’s aunt, facility. Sister Georgine Scarpino, president of the Sisters of Mercy, Pittsburgh Regional Community; and Sister M. Sylvia Schuler president Sister Laveme, a member of the The bishop's liaison for health emeritus of St. Francis Health System. Sisters of St. Francis of Millvale. care ministries, Father Frank In his homily, Bishop Wuerl Almade, coordinated the liturgy, said, “the church is involved in along with hospital staff. [|J HEARING AID CENTERS

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E d i t o r i a l W ashington le tte r A time for healing Assessing just-war criteria "Many observers see signs that Pope foreign soil. and the standoff with Iraq John Paul II’s recent visit to Cuba will A study released last year by the speed some much-needed change in American Association for World Health WASHINGTON (CNS) — The military position has been outlined in human rights and other arenas in that stated that the embargo has caused “un­ United States has been mak­ means used two letters. A Feb. 5 letter was island nation. necessary suffering and deaths" by ing its case to justify military m u s t be sent by Archbishop Theodore ■We hope the historical visit will move restricting Cuba's access to medicines action against Iraq for its commensu­ McCarrlck of Newark, N.J.. the United States to begin healing the and medical supplies. refusal to give unfettered rate with the chairman of the bishops' Inter­ national Policy Committee, to rtft between the two nations. A m eanlng- The embargo has forced Cuba to spend access in the country to evil that one United Nations weapons is seeking to Secretary of State Madeleine ftil first step would be for the U .S. to a greater proportion of its limited inspection teams to look at overcome. Albright. A Feb. 12 letter to relax the decades-long embargo that has resources on medical imports. Drugs possible weapons manufac­ • Discrim­ President Clinton was signed by imposed serious hardships on the from non-U.S. sources tend to be more turing and housing sites. ination: The all seven active U.S. cardinals Quban people. expensive. Shipping costs are higher This has given rise to con­ principle of and the U.S. bishops' confer­ .As the Holy Father’s Cuban trip than if those same supplies came from cerns that Iraq once again is noncomba­ ence president, Bishop Anthony reached its end. he denounced what he the U .S. making weapons of mass tant immu­ Pilla of Cleveland. called "oppressive economic measures — The Conference of Catholic Bishops of destruction, including chemi­ nity must be The cardinals' letter said the preserved. U.S. readiness to use force unjust and ethically unacceptable — Cuba stated in 1992 that “total embar­ cal weapons. But while the United States Civilian pop­ “could be exceedingly difficult if imposed (on Cuba) from outside the goes that affect the flow of products makes its case, Catholic ulations cannot be targeted. not impossible to justify and country." essential for the people, including food observers of the standoff with In the weeks leading up to the would seriously jeopardize the ■ U.S. foreign policy toward Cuba and medicine indispensable for the pop­ Iraq are themselves examining Persian Gulf War, the U.S. possibility of achieving any soured shortly after Fidel Castro came to ulation, are morally unacceptable." whether the arguments made bishops stressed that all the lasting peace in the region.” p6wer there in 1959. A partial trade The time is right for the United States to wage a military campaign criteria, not Just some, must be Archbishop McCarrtck’s let­ embargo imposed in 1960 was made to begin the healing process with Cuba. against Iraq would meet the met at the same time before war ter said the U.N. sanctions complete the following year. Also in Food and medicine should immediately criteria for a Just war. could be considered morally Imposed on Iraq after its 1990 invasion of Kuwait “achieved 1961, diplomatic relations were severed be exempted from the embargo, and seri­ There are eight criteria used Justified. in Catholic moral tradition for But according to Jesu it some of its objectives for dis­ and travel to Cuba was banned. ous consideration should be given to a Just war: Father John Langan of the arming Iraq" but is “morally The intent at the time was that such eliminating the embargo completely as a • Just cause: War must be Woodstock Theological Center intolerable and unacceptable" steps would contribute to the overthrow gesture of good will. necessary to deter or repel at Georgetown University In because of “the death and suf­ of'the government by anti-Castro forces Such a simple humanitarian step unjust aggression. Washington, making such an fering of the Iraqi people inside Cuba. But the passage of time has would have a significant impact on the • Competent authority: The insistence “is a gray area." brought about because of demonstrated that Castro is a survivor. lives of countless thousands of Cubans. appropriate lawful authorities "How do you know when sanctions." Yet, the Cuban Democracy Act signed “In our day, no nation can live in isola­ must authorize the use of you've come to the last resort?” Gerard Powers, U.S. Catholic Conference adviser for military into law in 1992 by President George tion," the pope said. “The Cuban people force. he asked. In retrospect, the Persian and political affairs, recalled Bush strengthened the embargo in an therefore cannot be denied the contacts • Right intention: Some intentions, such as punishing Gulf War seven years ago, in how the criterion on last resort effort to increase economic pressure on with other peoples necessary for econom­ an aggressor or recovering which the United States led a "was a major concern in the ic. social and cultural development, Cuba. Among other things, the CDA pro­ material possessions, are not multinational force to drive Iraq Gulf war." Concerns on the hibits foreign subsidiaries of U.S. com­ especially when the imposed isolation considered sufficient justifi­ out of neighboring Kuwait while current standoff include the panies from dealing with Cuba. strikes the population indiscriminately." cation for the violence of war. severely crippling Iraq’s infra­ possibility that a campaign "It has been the Cuban people who The embargo has not toppled Castro. It Others, such as protection of structure and military capacity, against Iraq “could lead to a have suffered hardships by being unable has only harmed the Cuban people. human rights and defense was “imperfectly just," Father general Middle East war,” he said. to buy food and medicines from this The time has come to lay this vestige of against real or threatened Langan said. There was a just cause in “The major issue is the prob­ cpuntry and subsidiaries operating on the Cold War to rest. 93 injury, may justify war. • Last resort: Military repelling Iraqi aggression, but "I ability of success," Powers said, action is justified only when was not in admiration of Amer­ citing the removal of weapons all peaceful alternatives to ican diplomacy,” he said. “We manufacturing and warehous­ G uest editorial deter or reverse aggression sent very mixed signals about ing sites. have been exhausted. what we were doing at the time." He said there has been con­ • Probability of success: In the current situation, “you siderable expert opinion issued There must be a sufficiently can make a fairly strong case for that "raises serious questions War would not be just clear prospect of success to not acquiescing in (Saddam) about whether the objectives justify the human and other having the weapons. But the can be achieved by bombing." (Editor's note: The following editorial out that the suffering and destruction costs of engaging in war. question is if our own periodic “I think support is broad but appeared in the Feb. 12 issue of the produced by U.S. actions are greatly dis­ • Proportionality of goals: bombing is going to take Iraq shallow" among Americans to Catholic Courier, the newspaper of the proportionate to the evil they were The human and other costs of out of play as far as use of bomb Iraq, Father Langan said. Diocese of Rochester, N.Y.) intended to curtail. war must be measured weapons of mass destruction “In many respects, the public Meanwhile, the United States has had against the values at stake (are concerned), or just does not want to be bothered." and the anticipated outcome. entrench them. ... There is no As the nation continues to debate a hard time garnering international sup­ • Proportionality of means: decisive conclusion of success." Pattison is media editor for port for the proposed attack, as its allies whether President Bill Clinton committed In the conduct of the war, the The U.S. Catholic Conference Catholic News Service. S3 adultery — and whether media outlets apparently doubt that a military solution hitve gone overboard in dwelling on the will work. Indeed, military experts say air allegations’ every salacious detail — an strikes likely will be unable to destroy Bishop Wuerl announces the even greater evil may be afoot. Iraq's chemical and biological weapon V i c i a i following clergy appointments: .By the time this issue of the Catholic stockpiles. o Courier reaches readers' mailboxes, the As current tensions have mounted. United States may have already launched Catholic leaders again have urged the PASTORATE RESIGNATION/LEAVE OF ABSENCE attacks against Iraq. More likely, such United States to avoid armed action. ► At his request, the resignation of the Rev. John M. Bauer as pastor of Good Samaritan attacks will not take place for a week or During his Sunday blessing Feb. 8, in Parish, Ambridge, has been accepted, effective Wednesday, Feb. 18. Fr. Bauer has been two. And perhaps, if sanity prevails, they fact, Pope John Paul encouraged interna­ granted a leave of absence for personal reasons effective Thursday. Feb. 19. can be avoided altogether. tional leaders to “use the instruments of "Still, the fact that this nation is even diplomacy and dialogue to avoid any use considering such action gives us pause. of weapons.” S c r i p t u r e s „Previous efforts to oust Saddam Hus­ Further, 54 bishops signed a Jan. 20 sein have failed. Even the overwhelming letter asking President Clinton to end the destruction wrought by the 1991 G u lf embargo. In that letter, the bishops The great evil in the desert War failed to undermine him. But that called the sanctions “a violation of moral conflict succeeded in bringing death and teaching." and noted that “they violate First Sunday of Lent — March 1 th in gs but But temptations can lead to sin, injury to hundreds of thousands of inno­ the human rights of Iraqi people.” Dt 26: 4-10, Rom 10: 8-13; Lk sin, even and is a repetitive and painful cent civilians, and a subsequent embargo Granted, Saddam is far from innocent. 4: 1-13 subjected strategem of the evil one which that has added to the suffering. His policies have cost countless lives and Lent is the great season of Himself to must be exposed for what it is: a lie. All sin is ultimately a lie Meanwhile, Saddam has only grown produced endless suffering. He has preparation for the annual the galling celebration of the Paschal experience of because it deceives the creature stronger. amassed chemical and biological weap­ mystery. The commemoration being into believing that he can suc­ Perhaps faulty memories and the dis­ ons, and shown a willingness to use of the Lord's passion, death tempted by ceed at thwarting the divine will them. He has refused to cooperate fully tricting reports about the president’s sex and Resurrection is consid­ Satan. and power. life explain polls indicating that the with United Nations requirements, help­ ered a greater feast than any To under­ Temptation is a power strug­ American people favor an attack. But ing to keep the embargo in place — and other in the church's liturgical stand the gle, pitting the power of the Catholics should recall that the 1991 to increase the suffering and tensions. calendar because it sheds temptations M sgr. devil against the predictably hom a s J . conflict and subsequent actions against Still, attempts at a military solution light on them all, and explains one must see greater power of God. But H erron Irffq met with a steady stream of objec­ will only make the situation worse. The them all. It was to redeem the that they are T temptation is also a struggle for all, at their tions from Catholic leaders, including the last seven years have shown that. human race that Jesus came power. The devil, by command­ in the first place. core, lies. ing Jesu s at all. seeks to exert pope. With that in mind, it’s time to end this But to redeem us from Jesu s will even call the devil dominion over Him. He lies to -Indeed. U.S. bishops and Vatican offi­ unseemly fascination with what Presi­ what, precisely? From sin and “the father of lies." (Jn 8:44) Jesu s when He says that he has cials expressed doubts that the Gulf con­ dent Clinton may or may not have done death, but what is sin and One of the falsehoods which power over the kingdoms of the behind closed doors. Instead, it’s time to flict meets the criteria for a just war. They what is death, really? pervade the three temptations world, but the Iniquity also have called repeatedly for the end to the focus on what he is thinking of doing to The Gospel gives us the is the fact that the devil pre­ comes from the devil enticing embargo. They have consistently pointed Iraq — and to voice our objections. (£ Lucan account of the tempta­ sumes to command Jesu s: Jesu s as he entices everyone, ‘ turn this stone into bread ... tions of Jesu s in the desert, with the promised gift of power: prostrate yourself in homage ... where He had fasted for 40 “... it shall all be yours." throw yourself down ..." But it is days, the period of trial which The narrative ends abruptly Pittsburgh Catholic Publishing Associates Jesu s who is the devil's supe­ ‘Published every Friday established the sacred prece­ when the devil is outwitted for £ditorial Deadline - noon every Friday for the next issue President: Most. Rev. Donald W. Wuerl. S.T.D. dent for Lent. 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OPINION/COMMENT FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1998 • PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC L e t t e r s ------Reading Canon Sheehan Ministry to couples needed Canon Sheehan: I hadn't neither patri­ Bishops are referred to as doc­ then in denouncing America's To the editor: thought of him for ages, nor otic nor dis­ tor and sometimes, "My Lord." activity which amounted to The interview with Bill and Gall Boucek (Feb. 6 issue) was read about him, but his name missive of When I was a lad over there pure imperialism. I was not only both informing and Inspiring. I hope that not only couples will popped into my head a couple patriotism. we had a Canon Donlon, a large in sympathy with the young Inquire about the weekend, but priests and religious as well. of days ago. As I reflected on It H e d id and Impressive man who was Intellectual protesters but Personally, ministry to married couples has been a most all, I realized that you might be write one our parish priest. As I look joined and marched with them. enriching experience. interested. book about back, I remember how kind he Today there are fewer peace Presently, only four priests in the local community, covering Patrick Augustine Sheehan the Fenian was to the elderly and how protesters because their cause the Diocese of Pittsburgh, Greensburg, Wheellng-Charleston, was bom in 18 5 2 in County uprising of patient. is not so clear. There may or and Steubenville, minister to the married in Worldwide Mar­ Cork and died in 1913; he had ‘67, a sym­ Before I leave this subject, I may not be a just reason for us riage Encounter. We have also been called upon to present been in poor health but was pathetic and checked the libraries at Msgr. to intervene in Iraq. Saddam1 weekends in Harrisburg, Erie and in other dioceses through­ able to function in parish work sad one, "The Duquesne University and Car- harles O. Hussein, our opponent, is not:a out the country. with a stint as a hospital chap­ Graves of C low College and found that they Rice good man. The evidence ;i$ If any priest or religious would like more information on lain. He was ordained in 1875, Kilmorna." have copies of some of Canon against him and he possesses, experiencing the Marriage Encounter weekend, call 1 -800- and was appointed canon to the Other books Sheehan's books. I should have and brandishes deadly ajnfl, 795-LOVE; visit the web site at www.wwme.org/; or call me at Cathedral of Cobh in 1903. In were "Luke Delmege," and “The checked Carnegie Library but horrific weaponry. 241-1372. spite of poor health and spells Blindness of Dr. Grey," to name was too lazy. You can call them We are now the sole world of serious illness, he wrote a few. yourself; it would be worth your power and some think we hkve FATHER PAUL CWYNAR about life as he knew and lived His book of essays “Under the while. to get into the fight and destroy Parochial Vicar it, the life of an Irish priest and Cedars and the Stars," is I was horrified upon reading him — at least his arse rial. Word of God Parish his Interaction with ordinary charming, although some think my last week's column to see in Swissvale people. it inferior to his fiction. To him cold print that it stated the However, our getting in is not As he was writing so were writing was recreation, not worst year of the flu pandemic risk-free from us. His people Questions 36 million mistakes dramatists, novelists and poets deadly serious. He did not take was 1919; of course it was 1918 have suffered, our people could suffer horribly. We, who not To the editor: of whom we hear much more himself too seriously. and I was sure that someone only joined in the production of I share Bishop Wuerl's opinion on the topic of abortion (Jan. than the cleric. He is not men­ His work has been a bit else had made a mistake. Upon horrible modem weaponry but 2 3 issue) “people remain silent." How long will it take before tioned in the same breath as neglected, not maliciously, but checking, I found out that the used it, face the day of reckon­ people realize the atrocity of abortion? those others, but probably because there was a veritable one who made the mistake was ing. No more free lunch for the Women speak of reproductive rights as though pregnancy is should be. flood of other Irish writing, great me. Alas ... powerful. No population is safe. caused by consuming a glass of water. Do not let the fabrica­ The book of his that 1 writing, some of the best writing Chickens have come home to tions of the pro-abortion movement undermine your intelli­ remember most vividly was "My in the English language, I switch to a grim note that gence. Women do have the right to choose what happens to New Curate," not so much a classic. will not wait. Today’s interna­ roost. [£ their bodies. We can pierce them, tattoo them and with sex you novel as a collection of vignettes In Ireland there is not much tional crisis is different from have the freedom to engage in it or the right to say NO! about ordinary rural life. It was use of the term monsignor, but previous ones, particularly Msgr. Rice is a weekly colum­ Can you honestly believe that in the past 2 5 years, 36 not romantic, nor mystical. there are canons galore. Vietnam. I had no hesitancy nist for the Pittsburgh Catholic. million abortions have occurred because poor, under-educated girls made a mistake? The time to choose whether parenthood is right for you is before you choose to be intimate. Visiting earthquake-ravaged Assisi On Jan. 2, a bus carrying 11 CAROL J. CZAPIK Francis and community's donation of courage of this blessed city was Castle Shannon members of the Assisi Pilgrim­ the “lower $1,0 0 0 to Franciscan Sisters the presence everywhere of age Staff made its way from b a silica." who lost their monastery. beautiful Christmas crib dis­ Rome's Fiumicino Airport to the This encour- We were stricken by the sight plays. In almost every public, U.S. not to blame for Iraq city that suffered devastating a g e d u s of the empty monastery at the crib, the traditional stable was, earthquakes in September and greatly. Basilica of St. Clare. The Poor replaced by an image of the To the editor: October. T h e Clares are now in a convent tents used as emergency hous­ Reading Msgr. Charles Rice's column (Jan. 9 issue), it would As the bus came in sight of churches made available by friars in a es. One sign in front of a man­ seem that he has found a new patron. His column's headline the Franciscan “hometown," its which nearby city. Four Poor Clares ager declared: “Jesu s is with was “U.S. responsible for starving Iraqis." This statement is so passengers became quiet and remain remain living in a tiny wooden His ‘earthquaked’ people. He is obviously absurd that is seems almost unnecessary to refute it. somber. Eyes strained to catch closed at this house built for them in their born amid confusion and It is probably true that many poor children and adults are glimpses of the much- time are: olive grove. Friars from the debris." very much in need of food. However, do you think if we sent publicized damage to shrines, Cathedral of Sacro Convento are dispersed We saw much courage amonjp them money or supplies it would ever reach the poor? homes and famous buildings of San Rufino, throughout the city. these people and among our­ Saddam Hussein, by his own admission, has built over 50 the commune. the Basilica We heard of the agony of the selves. Four of our number palaces which cost hundreds of millions of dollars. In addition, It was clear as we got closer of St. Clare, Rivo Torto, St. Maiy elderly friars who protested (Andre Cirino, Joanne Schat- he recently has laid the foundation for a huge "Saddam that many structures were Major and Chiesa Nuova against moving from this zlein, Joseph Wood and Roch Mosque" planned to be the world's largest. laced with a network of scaf­ (birthplace of Francis) and the ancient friary built by Brother Niemeier) survived the quakes Monsignor kindly refers to Saddam stating “Iraq's Saddam folds, and that giant cranes chapel at Bastia which was St. Elias. At San Damiano, the and returning was not an easy Hussein is not a model ruler.” This would be comparable to stood guard around the Basil­ Clare’s early refuge. Chiesa Nuova and the Portiun­ emotional experience. stating. "Adolph Hilter was not overly friendly to the Jew s.” ica of St. Francis. Still, there We confirmed a plan to con­ cula, large groups of friars are Our common prayer, faith- was initial relief in the discovery tinue our pilgrimages with nec­ among the displaced people. sharing and solidarity were WILLIAM J. SNYDER that much of the landscape Those who remain are divided healing graces. Assisi will sur­ Scott Township essary adaptations. Our place kept its familiar contours. As of residence, Casa Papa Gio­ between care of the sanctuaries vive. What is lost will be forever one member later reflected: “At vanni, was spared serious and responding to the needy mourned — life, art, homes, that moment we were like refu­ damage. Don Aldo Brunacci people in the area. goods. What is not lost is the gees returning to a home rav­ and the staff were jubilant at On Sunday, Jan . 4, we cele­ faith that the blessing of Fran­ The future of the aged by a war and afraid of our return since the last group brated a festive dinner of grati­ cis and Clare continues to hover what we might see." had to vacate during the con­ tude with almost 30 people who over all. In the four days that fol­ stant tremors of October. have worked alongside the pil­ What is clear is that restora­ church in America lowed, we conducted an intense Damage assessment was not grimage staff for decades. There tion of places and persons con­ series of meetings and toured limited to visiting places. were tears and testimonies: tinues to call forth the generos­ In my article last month d is s e n t , all of the shrines that comprise Everywhere we turned we found there were song and wine and ity and love of people around “The ever-changing American which our pilgrimage program. We ourselves reaching out to peo­ gifting. the world. The people of the Catholic,” 1 reviewed Charles includes, found the following shrines ple — to hear their story, offer In an unforgettable moment town of Francis and Clare feel Morris' book “American Catho­ but is cer­ completely or partially open to encouragement, deliver funds these citizens of A s s is i our care and they are grateful. lic: The Saints and Sinners tainly not pilgrims: San Damiano, the collected for relief, cry with responded to our gifts and Who Built America’s Most Pow­ restricted Portiuncula, San Stefano, the them and pray with them. Christmas carols with their Sr. Margaret is associate pro­ erful Church." to, ques­ Carceri, La Verna and the her­ While the pope was giving traditional anthem: The song of fessor in the Franciscan School It is now time to cast an eye tions about mitages of the Rieti Valley. We comfort to the residents of blessing and protection over the at St. Bonaventure Universify, to the future and ask where sexual learned that the Basilica of St. Assisi on Jan . 3, we were in city sung at curfew in olden Allegany, N.Y. She is a member the Catholic Church is heading m o ra lity Francis is accessible in the Foligno where I had the happi­ times. of the Sisters of St. Francis of the as we approach the 21st cen­ and repro­ chapel of the Tomb of St. ness of delivering our The greatest symbol of the Providence of God in Whitehall. tury. Clearly, it must seek new ductive eth­ directions. No longer ethnic ic s . The (and largely Irish) it must seek second is H eart to heart a new identity and a new view about the of its mission so that it can role of deal effectively with the Ameri­ women in the church. And Praying the stations in Manila can temperament. the third, which overlaps with There was indeed, in the both of the others, is about As far back as I can remem­ overwhelmed lights were off. how the apostles felt when 19th centuiy, an effort by the future of the ministry ... ber, 1 always went to the Sta­ from cele- When I turned around to they saw the Resurrected some Catholics, both lay and The good news is that, hard tions of the Cross during Lent. b r a t i n g face the center of the arena, to Christ. clerical, to create an “Ameri­ as these problems are, good It was not until I experienced C h r i s t ’s my amazement, the entire For the first time in my life, I can" church structure that leaders should be able to the Filipino “Rite of Encuentro" birthday. It arena was aglow with thou­ had truly experienced the feast in conjunction with the way of seemed too sands of lit candles. It was an transcended ethnic diversity. solve them." of Easter. And it was not in a' It was led by John Ireland, Obviously, the church the cross, that I truly appreci­ difficult to awesome sight that to this day church, and it was not after Archbishop of Milwaukee, and needs to seek leadership in ated the deep spirituality one get into a I can still visualize. I was not weeks and weeks of fasting was centered around the many different directions. It can receive from attending the sorrow ful sure what we were to do next. notion that Catholic schools needs Intellectual leadership way of the cross. mood for His Music began to fill the arena and giving up my favorite treat, should receive public financ­ that tolerates diversity of As a teenager, I felt I was crucifixion. and the lit candles began to There I was, in a sports arena, ing. Ultimately, that effort viewpoints without recrimina­ sacrificing a great deal by giv­ My reluc­ move “to and fro.” Gradually, in a third world country, half ary failed, and Catholics went on tion or condemnation as it ing up my Friday evenings to tance soon the music became more and way around the world; crying I Starceskl to build and support an exten­ seeks out a coherent plan for attend the Lenten prayer ser­ disappeared. more upbeat, and soon the and laughing, singing, and sive parochial school system the future. And, of course, it vice. Sometimes, I did not Shortly flames of light were dancing all dancing — and rejoicing in the on their own. However, the needs to find leaders in the mind going to the stations. I after arriving over the place. Some of the Risen Lord. truth of the matter is that area of evangelization. If it is noticed that when I concen­ at the arena, the service got lights came on to reveal two I realize that not everyone trated — visualizing each sta­ underway. It seemed much like statues which moved around Catholic schools have never to preach the Gospel effective­ has the opportunity to go to ly, it must find a way to do so tion in my mind — the sta­ the stations but with a Filipino the main floor. One statue was served even a third of Catholic Manila and experience the way children. that will catch the eye, the tions could be a powerful fla ir, many h ym n s and of Jesu s and the other of Mary, the cross, as well as the Fili­ But in today's America, Mor­ ear and the mind of Ameri­ experience. I was a teenager, prayers. My Filipino World His mother. Mary had a dark pino Rite of Encuentro (when ris says, the church must put cans. In so doing, it will build so I chose not to make a “big Youth Day experience to that veil over her head, which as aside the problems and issues up a new kind of Catholic deal" about it. point contained more singing the dancing continued, was the statues of the Risen Lord of the past and concentrate on Church that is uniquely At the international gather­ and dancing than one could eventually removed, symboliz­ and the Madonna meet in an the future. He writes: American. ing for World Youth Day in the imagine. I .did not think that a ing that as her veil of mourn­ atmosphere of prayer and “The truly serious issues That, I believe, is the mes­ Philippines, I had the opportu­ solemn “way of the cross" ser­ ing was lifted, so too was ours. festivity.) facing the Catholic Church, sage that Charles Morris con­ nity to go to the Youth Way of vice would be the same. I soon The dancing and singing Many local churches have however, are not about num­ veys to us in his book. Again, the Cross. I jumped at the learned never to predict any­ continued until the candles special Lenten services like tlje bers, money, and even the rate I urge you to read it. It con­ chance to attend since the thing where the Filipino's are burnt down to their bases and stations, Tenebre or a reenact­ of weekly church attendance. tains many insights into the same service at the previous concerned.' those in attendance were ready ment of the Passion. Set aside World Youth Day in Denver With each station the arena to drop from exhaustion. I did The truly hard problems are in past that can help forge a some time to attend them with path to the future of the was sold out. grew darker and darker. Most not want to leave and many the realm of vision, theology an open mind and heart. You and purpose. In practical church, in which all of us I had some reservations on of my group sat directly in who were around me felt the may be surprised at how spiri­ terms, they come down to should be involved. 93 how spiritual a way of the front of the 14th station. We same. I had never experienced tually uplifting they can be. 93 three issues, all of which over­ cross service would be in the turned ourselves to face each so much joy, especially while lap. Msgr. Lackner Is a frequent middle of January. The Christ­ station. By the 14th, we had attending stations. I remember T h e first is about the limits columnist for the Pittsburgh mas season was barely over our backs to the rest of the walking outside and thinking Starceskl Is youth director at of authority and the limits of Catholic. and I was still somewhat arena. After the 14th, all the to myself that this must be St. Thomas More, Bethel Park. 6 ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1998 • PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC

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QUESTION: Would you please write something about the origin o f the Stations of the Cross? QUESTION: Someone told me that Stations of the Cross only count if you do them with a group, not by yourself. Is that true? QUESTION: I heard that some parishes are using “made up" Stations of the Cross for Lent. Is that true?

ANSWER: Christ's suffering and death upon the cross was part of the most primitive preaching of the apostles. It is very likely that as these events were narrated, new believers living in and near Jerusalem would want to “see where It happened." Thus, early in Christian history, simple pilgrimages occurred to the locations where these events took place. Centuries later, soldiers who served in the Crusades also visited the “holy places” Photos by Douglas Kaup in Jerusalem. When they returned home, Irene Manning, left, and Monta Tarabek are fixtures at St. Sylvester School. many of them built small shrines con­ taining images of what they had seen in the Holy Land. When the Franciscans were given cus­ A big helping of love for lunch tody of the Holy Land shrines, many of them considered it a part of their mission By CHRISTINE CRYTZER milk to the students, clean up lunches, return their trays and children) would say 'happy birth­ to preach a devotion to the suffering of Correspondent spills, wipe tables and organize take their turns. day' to me, but they wouldn't let Christ. This was done in part by incorpo­ the students by lining them up to Their combined total of volun­ on about the party.” rating images of Jerusalem's holy places They take turns driving to their go back to their classrooms. teer service to St. Sylvester is “We got all the kids involved,” in their friaries and churches. jobs and share the duties of the PTG president Kathy Ruggiero nearly 80 years. said cafeteria manager Ja n Lieb. Devotional practices and the recitation day. described how the volunteers To celebrate both Monta and “The kids made cards, got flowers of certain prayers began to center on The 80 year-old widows live need patience when assisting the Irene’s 80th birthdays, the 250 and sheet cakes. The kids left as these images or shrines. Because Fran­ across the street from each other kindergartners: “You have to open students at the school rewarded usual and the volunteers started ciscans reached almost all parts of the in Brentwood. up all their milks. They start talk­ the women with a surprise party eating lunch, then all the kids world, this devotion spread. It was found But perhaps the main thing ing and they forget to eat.“ last month during Catholic came back in and had cake with not only in churches associated with the these neighbors have in common Because they only have 20 min­ Schools Week. them. (The women) were ecstatic Franciscans, but in most parish churches is their love for volunteering. utes for lunch, “you have to move Cook Linda States, the and had tears in their eyes." as well. Monta Tarabek and Irene Man­ them along," she said. children's parents and the volun­ Irene, who turned 80 in July, The prayers and devotions associated ning contribute their valuable Monta and Irene also use their teers' friends also participated In loved the piles of cards and book­ with these images imitated the journey of time and skills at the cafeteria at experience as grandmothers to zip the festivities. Monta, who turned lets the children made for her and Christ to Calvary. Thus, the word “sta­ St. Sylvester School in Brentwood. coats, wipe runny noses, and 80 the day of the party, said, "I Monta. “Those are treasures," she tion" originates from the Latin word The two friends sell snacks and remind the children to eat their was greatly surprised. They (the said. “stare" which means to stand or take a The principal of St. Sylvester position. The stations, then, were stops School, Jo-Anne Dellaidotti, said made at various places along that journey it was obvious what the kids think where one would read scriptural passag­ of the volunteers as they hugged es. meditate and pray. them and wished them well at the The rather diverse origin of the Stations surprise party. of the Cross accounts for the variety in By the same token, she said the their number. Because there was great volunteers “really have a genuine latitude in precisely what aspects of the sufferings of Christ one might employ, concern for the kids." At the par­ some included the agony in the garden, ty, Dellaidotti recognized their others the betrayal by Ju das (or even contributions by personally Peter) while still others depicted the thanking Monta and Irene for loneliness of imprisonment. sharing their time. Over the centuries, the number of sta­ Because the long-time parishio­ A t left: Lon g after ners of St. Sylvester show up tions varied from seven to 12 to 20 to as the children are many as 43. In any case, the number of every day and are so energetic, back in class, the she hopes they will continue to stations most traditionally seen is 14. clean-up work goes More recently, additional prayers are volunteer for a long time to com e.. on. Below: One of “They model the faith for the chil- ' added at the end to recall the Resurrec­ Irene's many tasks tion of the Lord. dren," she said. — along with Monta and Irene are strong While we most often associate the Sta­ keeping kids in line tions of the Cross with the prayer service supporters of Catholic education ; and wiping runny held in churches with groups of people, that schools such as St. Sylvester noses — is opening offer to students In preschool there are many people who say the sta­ milk cartons. tions privately. In fact, this is an excellent through eighth grade. "If you keep; means of personal prayer where one's own God in your soul, you know you'rts life and thoughts are united with those of going to make it," said Irene, Christ during his passion and death. I am whose four children attended St. • ’ not sure what people mean when they Sylvester School. says only public stations “count," but I am In addition to faith in action, certain that private praying of the stations Monta and Irene teach the chil­ “counts" with God. dren a thing or two about num­ I know that there are parishes that bers. "They deal with money every schedule special Stations of the Cross day and refuse to use a calculator devotions wherein parishioners compose because they want to stay sharp," the meditations that accompany the tra­ Lieb said. ditional 14 stations. In this way, after a While Monta hopes the children description of the Individual station, peo­ are learning that they can do ple read mediations they have written to math without a calculator, she accompany that particular station. believes they're learning patience Many find this to be a very worthwhile from her, as well. practice, and I certainly see nothing Because the ladies can be wrong with it. After all, most of the sta­ found at St. Sylvester every school tions books we use contain the medita­ day from 1 1 a.m. to 1 p.m., grad­ tions written by someone over the years. uates stop by for visits. The method of Inviting parishioners to “I'm not as good as Monta with participate in a more personal way is a the names," Irene admitted. “I call wonderful opportunity to incorporate this them all 'hon,' even the boys.“ very traditional devotion into the con­ The two show no signs of slow­ temporary life of a parish. ¡|J ing down. “We enjoy every minute of it," Fr. 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By JOHN FRANKO Frank Wolf of Virginia. many Christians, including Pope John "We were very pleased to leam that the Cuban government Staff Writer A new version of the bill covers all vic­ Paul, hastened the collapse of the Soviet has granted the request of the Holy Father to release a certain tims of religious persecution in all reli­ Union and freed many Jew s from their number of detainees from the list presented to the Cuban . Michael Horowitz is on a crusade to gious groups. It links U.S. aid to a own religious persecution. authorities by the Holy See, 'as an act of clemency and of good stop the religious persecution of country's performance on religious liber­ “I'm also a Jew returning the favor,” he will In commemoration of the visit of Pope John Paul II to . Christians. ty, restores vital procedural safeguards said. ‘ Christians helped bring down Cuba."’ the archbishop said. "It's a matter that will shape the history for those seeking asylum from persecu­ Soviet rule.” He also said it was gratifying to leam the Cuban government of the coming millennium,” he said. tion and improves reporting on religious He urged people to write their legisla­ had pardoned "a significant number" of other prisoners. Horowitz, a senior fellow and director of liberty by the State Department. tors, and said local churches and syna­ He added. “It seems to us that this most welcome decision ... the Hudson Institute's Project on Civil It would also end U.S. military aid, gogues should voice their opposition as represents one of those ‘practical steps' that clearly call for some Justice Reform, spoke of efforts to pass financing and sales to some of the world's an example to other cities. reciprocal action on the part of the United States government.” the Freedom from Religious Persecution most brutal regimes. Horowitz pointed out that membership Act at a luncheon Feb. 9 at the Duquesne Congress is expected to vote on the act in the "Voice of Martyrs,” a Christian Catholics, M ethodists dialogue Club in Downtown Pittsburgh. before its Easter recess. rights group, has risen from 50,000 to WASHINGTON (CNS) — At a three-day meeting in Washing­ Horowitz spoke of the silent persecu­ The act has been endorsed by numer­ 120,000 in the last nine months. ton, the United Methodist-Roman Catholic Dialogue continued tion of between 200 to 250 million Chris­ ous organizations, including the National “It's about time Christians cared for its work of developing local dialogue resources for use by tians living in ‘ gulags of faith” around the Conference of Catholic Bishops, National their own,” he said. Catholic and Methodist congregations nationwide. world. Association of Evangelicals, National Jew ­ Horowitz served as general counsel for The U.S. group of scholars also discussed Catholic Marian They are persecuted, he said, through ish Coalition, Christian Coalition and the the Office of Management and Budget devotion and the differences and similarities regarding the place. methods that include murder, rape, Catholic Alliance. from 19 8 1 to 1985. He also served as of Mary in the Catholic and Methodist traditions. assassination and relocation. Atrocities Bishop Donald Wuerl is among a grow­ chairman of President Ronald Reagan's Since 1996 the U.S. dialogue participants have been working are especially brutal, he noted, in China ing number of religious leaders who have Domestic Policy Council on Federalism, on ways to take more than 30 years of national and interna­ and the Sudan. endorsed the act. and was co-chairman of the Cabinet tional dialogue to a new level by involving Catholics and Meth­ They also occur in countries such as A member of the Jewish faith, Horowitz Council’s Working Group on Legal/Tort odists in ecumenical dialogues at the parish or congregational Cuba, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Laos, Paki­ said he has been moved by the faith of Policy. level. stan and Saudi Arabia. Christians. He called them the Jew s of the The Hudson Institute, headquartered While development of resources for local dialogue is the main Supporters hope the act will raise the 21st century and drew parallels between in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a private, not- work of this round of Catholic-Methodist talks, the dialogue '• consciousness of the American public what is happening in the world today and for-profit research organization that ana­ participants devote part of each meeting to updating each other about the persecution of Christians in what happened when Adolf Hitler came to lyzes and makes recommendations about on recent developments in their respective churches and dis­ many countries, and make religious free­ power in Germany. public policy for business and govern­ cussing a thematic issue. dom a top priority of the U.S. government. “If we are silent we will all pay the ment executives and for the public at The legislation was sponsored by Penn­ price,” he said. large. It does not advocate a particular Treasures’ go on display sylvania Sen. Arlen Specter and Rep. Horowitz pointed out the outcries of ideology or political position. 9} CLEVELAND (CNS) — The oldest known image of Christ is in! Cleveland as part of the papal gifts and commissioned master­ pieces on rare loan from the Vatican's vast art collections. Unity parish program develops leadership Called the Mandilion of Edessa. or Reliquary of the Holy Face, the work is rarely viewed outside the papal sacristy, said Msgr. Continued from page 1 instructional design and time to develop new Insights picture of the parish.” And, he Timothy Broglio, a Cleveland diocesan priest on assignment at technology. and new understanding,” she added, “it helped me to under­ the Vatican. Feedback was encouraging. The workshops focused on added. stand their needs." The collection premiered Feb. 8 at the Cleveland Museum of Gillis saw the Partners in “new relationships and respon­ The workshops concluded “Even though we were dealing Art in honor of the Cleveland Diocese's sesquicentennial. Ministry program as an out­ sibilities,” on dealing with con­ with a commissioning ceremo­ with organizational concerns. I “Vatican Treasures: Early Christian, Renaissance and growth of the council. “One of flict, understanding human ny, “asking God to give us was so happy to see the light of Baroque Art from the Papal Collections” features art spanning the initiatives they wanted to behavior and interpersonal strength to move forward with Christ shining through it all. It 1,000 years of church history. The exhibit runs through April 12 put in place was to provide relations. They included Scrip­ our mission and areas of came across so clear." he added. and has no other U.S. stops. leadership development skills ture readings and reflections, “a growth.” Parishes seeking information Until now, only those who could travel to the Vatican had any to help members do their tasks lot of team building and sharing Fr. Mele believes that “lead­ on the program may call Fr. Mele chance to view these masterpieces. well,” she said. of real issues,” Papinchak ers now understand the wider at 793-4511 U “Fr. Joe is a big proponent of added. collaboration. That's one of his “We came to a much better goals,” she said. “This will make shared understanding of Jesus collaboration easier.” mission. As leaders we need to Voted Pittsburgh's ‘The Shepherd's door is always open. 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1 I i o DIOCESAN NEW S FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1998 • PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Passion story continues to inspire local fans By TERESA K. FLATLEY part of the passion play ever identified with her character of Audiences apparently don't organization's publicity director, . Correspondent since. Miriam. An usher later told come to the play because they who was playing Nicodemus at "I consider Veronica’s Veil a Donna this man had been want a "night out," but express the time. Donna Swttala will never for­ part of my life," said Donna, brought back to his faith by the their deep-seated feelings about Bernard said its easy to get her first spoken line in who has played every female play. the production to the cast after understand why so many volun­ Veronica’s Veil 50 years ago. role in the play. "It's something "I realized that Veronica’s performances and through let­ teers give so much of themselves ■ .A s a young girl lies dead, I really feel committed to." Veil was a vehicle for spiritual ters they write which are read to to this passion play. “Veronica's Donna delivered her speech: This year she is playing revival in people." she said. the cast before they take the Veil is our Gospel, our faith. TTTiat same divine face I saw in Veronica in one of the play’s The production involves a stage. These things are close to any my dreams, the face of Jesu s of three casts. great deal of work. Many performers have han­ Christian. They can't help but be Nazareth." Veronica then places Her husband, Bernard, is “Even though there is the dled various roles, a skill which moved by the message of her veil on the girl's face. The very happy that his wife was so glamour of being in the show," came in especially handy for Veronica’s Veil." girl sits up and calls out to her involved with the play. "That’s Bernard said, “there's more to it Michael one year. This year, the organizers of the mother. where I met her," he said. He for us." The actors were on stage play are hoping to raise money to This year marks the 79th was portraying Petronius, a bad Michael Karlin, who is acting awaiting the scene where install an elevator in the audito­ continuous production of the guy, and she was portraying, in his 45th season this year, Joseph of Arimathea comes rium to make It more accessible

play in the Veronica Veil’s Miriam, a bad girl. said he may have decided orig­ onto the stage and runs over to and to buy new curtains and Photo by Douglas Kaup ,'Auditorium, South Side, a tes­ Bernard says he feels “like a inally to work on the play Nicodemus to speak with him. seats. Call the Prince of Peace Director Tony Polito adjusts the timony to the efforts of hun- youngster" in the cast because because he considered it a sort They soon realized there was no Parish Center at 481-8380 for costume of Norma Szemanski .dreds of volunteers who make he has only been in the play a of sacrifice for Lent. But it never "Joseph" ready to come on more information about donating w h o portrays Mary In time for the hard work and mere 30-odd years. really became that. stage. to this fund-raising project. “Veronica’s Veil.” commitment of the passion play Donna was also playing Mir­ “1 enjoy it," he says. "On a Michael whispered to ¿very year. iam when she found another social level, I see friends I may another actor to take over his There will be 12 performances by reservation only from March 8 Donna was a first grader at good reason to continue helping not see the rest of the year. And role for that performance and of Veronica's Veil this year begin­ through April 5 and are served fol­ the former St. Michael’s School with the play. A man. who said over the years, I have come to literally stepped into the role of ning March 1 and running through lowing or between performances. in 1948 when she made her he did not want to see the show, realize how inspiring this play is Joseph, much to the relief of April 5 on Saturdays and Sun­ Call 431-5550 for ticket acting debut. She has been a came anyway and thoroughly to the audiences." J o e Drzazynski, the days. Dinners are also available information. (£ Lenten Scripture series in Etna ‘Spirit’ series in Coraopolis A CLASSIC AMERICAN INN Five area parishes have joined to sponsor a weekly Scripture St. Malachy In Coraopolis will host a “Life In the Spirit" seminar series on the Mondays of Lent from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The "Coffee series beginning 7 p.m. Monday. March 2. For information call and Scripture" series will include a Scripture talk, group discus­ 412-771-5483 or 4 57-8 734 . V sion and prayer service. Jxaditienai Sunday. The schedule includes: March 2, All Saints parish center, Etna, Emmaus slates dance with Sister Mary Blooming as speaker; March 9, Madonna of & am ily-Style tDininy The Emmaus Community will host a dance Saturday, March Jerusalem, John Paul I Center. Sharpsburg. Father Andrew 14, sponsored by youth groups of St. Bernard, St. John Capistran Roast Turkey with Stuffing S11.95 Fischer, speaker; March 16, St. Joseph, O'Hara Township, Kris­ Roast Pork with Rosemary Sauce SI4.95 tina Kendralla, speaker; March 23, St. Edward, Blawnox, Sharyan and St. Louise de Marillac parishes for persons with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. Colonial Stuffed Chicken Breast S12.95 Borgen, speaker; and March 30. St. Scholastica School, Aspin- The event will be held at the community's hall at 2 8 2 1 Sarah Grilled Orange Roughy $13.95 wall, Father Robert Duch, speaker. St., South Side. Calf's Liver sauteed in onions or bacon $12.95 For information call Sister Mary, 782-330 7. New York Strip Steak $ i 3.95 Mountain View Inns Famous Prime Rib $16.50 ST. FRANCIS DE SALES St. Richard slates ‘Always Our Children’ discussion All dinners include basket o f breads, cole slaw, applesauce, mashed CATHOLIC BOOKS & GIFTS Lenten series The Association of Pittsburgh Priests will sponsor a panel potatoes, steamed rice medley, corn and green beans, and your choice o f 1831 Seventh Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 St. Richard at 3841 Dickey Road discussion on the U.S. Catholic bishops' pastoral message to apple pie, ice cream cake roll, sundaes, sherbet or ice cream fo r dessert. Phone: 846-9903 in Gibsonia will host a five-part parents of homosexual children 2 p.m. Sunday, March 29. at St. “A Complete Line of Lenten speakers' series on Tues­ Paul Retreat House, South Side. T H E PURCHASE OF i For information on the "Always Our Children" program call i Catholic Supplies” days beginning March 3 at 7:45 JiM f &ami£y.-Sty£e iDuinew i p.m. 824-2644. Large Selection of Communion ECU i Speakers will be: Joan Ulicny on I Reservations Suggested • Valid every Sunday. Noon - 8 p.m. • Expires 12/27/98 ! and Confirmation Gifts. Catholic hooks including Bibles, Missals, "Reconciliation," March 3: Father Retreats in Allison Park and hooks to stimulate your faith, Medals, Phil Pribonic on "Christ Breaks P r e s e n t C o u p o n W h e n O r d e r i n g | Rosaries, Statues, Crucifixes, Holy Cards, The Kearns Spirituality Center in Allison Park will offer these Offer not valid on Easier Sundav. Mothers Da\ and Thanks$nin\> \ Baby & Children's items. Catholic video Down Walls: Reconciliation in I PC programs in March: & audio tapes. Family, Nation and Church," Hours: Tues. - Fri. 12:00 - 7:00 pm Reiki healing with Anne Gaudio, Tuesday, March 3. 7 p.m.; March 10; Father Regis Farmer on Sat. 9 :00 am - 2 :00 pm “Receiving and Surrendering the Day" by Sister Sharon Geibel, (724)834-5300 Beaver County’s Only "The Role of Reconciliation in Route 30 E ast, G reensburg, PA Exclusively Catholic Store Interpersonal Relationships. March Wednesday. March 4, 7:30 p.m.; "Zen and Christianity” by Kevin mountainviewinn.com Free delivery to churches & homebound 17; Father Ted Zabowski on “Spiri­ Henry, Saturday, March 7, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; “Being Assertive Phone Orders Available tual Healing Through the Forgive­ and Christian" by Sister Ellen Rufft, Tuesday, March 10, 7 p.m.; ness of Sin in the Sacrament of “Giving Service and Staying Vibrant" by Sister Elena Almendarez; Reconciliation," March 24; and Wednesday, March 19, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; "Spiritual Development Eileen George on "Faith Healing in and the New Science" by Sister Mary Dieter, Tuesday, March 24. the Church,” March 31. 7 p.m.; and “The Sensual Christian" by Laura Walters, Wednes­ For information on the series day, March 25, 7 p.m. call the parish at 724-444-1971. For information call 412-366-1124.

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C a l e n d a r St. W inifred ecum enical evenings (Editor's note: As communities Prayer and praise, 7:30 p.m., Fashion show and dessert, or 276-4180. St. Winifred in Mount Lebanon will host ecumenical evenings in western Pennsylvania begin St. Bernard, Mount Lebanon. noon, St. Margaret, cafeteria, 310 on Friday and Saturday, March 6 and 7. Teens will be the focus on adopting a new area code, please Every Wednesday. For informa­ Mansfield Ave., Green Tree. For SUNDAY, MARCH 8 Friday at 7:30 p.m. in a program led by the team Apex. Saturday's include area code with all phone tion call 412-344-7403. reservations at $5 call Mass for shut-ins, 6 a.m., program at 7:30 p.m. will focus on Lent. A social will follow. For numbers when submitting 412-921-1612. W PXI-TV, Channel 11. information on either evening call 4 12 -34 4 -5 0 10 . notices.) THURSDAY, MARCH 5 Craft ahow, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tridentine Masses, 8 and 11 Mass for charlsmatics, 7 p.m., North Catholic High School, 1400 a.m., Holy Wisdom/St. Boniface, W hitehall retreats SA TU R D A Y , FEB. 28 St. Oliver Plunkett/St. Michael, Troy Hill Road, North Side. Also North Side. Cralt show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fredericktown. Fr. Carmen refreshments and lunch available, “Veronica's Veil,” 2 p.m., The Franciscan Sisters in Whitehall will host these programs In All Saints, Activities Building, D'Amico presiding. Covered dish Chinese auction, bake sale. auditorium, Pius Street, South March. Dewey Street, Etna. Featuring dinner to follow. All welcome. Salad luncheon and card par­ Side. For reservations call A discernment weekend retreat March 6 to 8 led by Sister Clare more than 40 crafters. For tables Talk, 7:45 p.m., St. Ferdinand, ty, noon, All Saints Activities 412-431-5550. D'Auria; a Lenten evening and meager meal with talk by Sister J . ' at $15 call Cathy, 781-4788 or 2535 Rochester Road, Cranberry Building, Dewey Street, Etna. For Fashion show and luncheon, Lora Dambroski Wednesday, March 11, at 6 p.m.; and a two-part Mary Anne, 412-781-3376. Township. Guest speaker, Pat reservations at $6 call Lois, 2 p.m., St. John Neumann School, series on "Responding to Life's Losses” Wednesdays, March 18 Annual auction, 7:30 p.m. Devlin, author of ‘Th e Light of 412-781-1993. at Fox Chapel Yacht Club. Also and 25, at 7 p.m. For information call 4 12-8 8 1-9 20 7. (preview 7 p.m.), St. Mary, Glen- Love." For information call 724- Salad bar and card party, auction. For tickets at $20 call shaw. Also silent auction. Cost, 776-9545 or 766-9539. noon, St. Maurice, Forest Hills. 412-682-5096. $2. Refreshments available. For reservations at $5 call Marge Bingo. 7 p.m., St. Clare/St. W orld D ay of Prayer services FRIDAY, MARCH 6 Kumer, 412-371-3392 or Mary Paulinus Hall, North Fourth and Area churches will mark the 1 1 1th annual World Day of Prayer SUNDAY, MARCH 1 Annual auction, 7 p.m., Oak­ Jane Bentz, 241-7489. Elm Streets, Clairton. For informa­ on Friday, March 6, with ecumenical services on the theme of Anhual spaghetti dinner, all- land Catholic High School, at Luncheon and card party, 11 tion call 412-233-7870. Also every "Who Is My Neighbor?". you-can-eat, 2 to 7 p.m., Guardian Pittsburgh Athletic Association. a.m., St. Elizabeth Seton, Carn­ Sunday. St. Joseph at 8 2 5 Second Ave., Verona, will host members of Angels, parish center (former St. Also desserts, refreshments, egie, at Chartlers Country Club. Bingo and bag lunch, 1 p.m., area churches for a noon service. A social will follow. Martin School), 1030 Logue St., entertainment. For information call Also Chinese auction. For reser­ Resurrection, West Mifflin. Cost, St. Basil at 1735 Brownsville Road, Carrick, will host services Crafton Heights. Adults, $6; chil­ 412-682-6877. vations at $18 call 412-279-4150 $5; all welcome. at 2 p.m. Refreshments will follow. dren under 12, $3. Tickets at the Bingo, 7:45 p.m., Good Shep­ door or through the rectory, 412- herd, parish center, 1025 Brad- 921-4077. For take-outs call dock Ave., Braddock. Refresh­ 921-9463. ments available. For tickets at $20 Vendor day and craft show, call 412-271-2492. noon to 4 p.m., Bishop McDowell School, 3198 Schieck St., Bald­ SATURDAY, MARCH 7 Is your Church or Organization win. Including Discovery Toys, Craft show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Party Lite Candles, Watkins Prod­ St. Mary, 2510 Middle Road, ucts. Also lunch available. Glenshaw. Cost, $1. Luncheon-card party, noon, MONDAY, MARCH 2 Daughters of Erin, Knights of Medjugorje services, 7 p.m., Equity club rooms, 533 East Ohio looking for St. James, downstairs chapel, St., North Side. Cost, $5. Wilklnsburg. Also rosary, Mass, St. Patrick’s Day dinner refreshments. Every Monday. dance, 6:30 p.m., St. Patrick, Canonsburg, at Holiday Inn, Race­ TUESDAY, MARCH 3 track Road. For reservations at A Great Fundraising Program? Called to Praise, prayer, songs $25 per person call the rectory, and worship, 7 p.m., Duquesne 724-745-6560. University chapel. For information Mass in Gaelic, 6:30 p.m., call 412-396-5093. Word of God/St. Anselm, 7446 McClure Ave., Swissvale. Also WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 Irish dinner, entertainment by Something New? Bingo, 7 p.m. (doors open 5:30 Guaranteed Irish and Irish Step p.m.), Our Lady of Fatima, Dancers. For tickets at $20 per Hopewell Township. Also every person, $35 per couple or $50 per Wednesday. family, call 412-241-1372. Something Educational? O bituaries - Fr. Thomas Horner, 82, was West Mifflin pastor Father Thomas J . Horner, retired pastor of Holy Spirit in West Mifflin, died Feb. 2 2 at age 82. Fr. Horner was born in Homestead and educated at Duquesne University and St. Earn $$$$ selling Vincent Seminary. He- served as parochial vicar at St. Gregory in Zelienople from 19 4 3 to 1951, at St. Scholastica in Aspinwall from subscriptions to the 1951- to 1955, at St. Mary in New Gastle from 19 55 to 1959 and St. Agnes in Oakland from 19 59 to 1963. He became pas­ tor of Holy Spirit and served PITTSBURGH there until his retirement in Fr. Horner 1987f- Fr. Homer is a former dean of j the Southeast Deanery. N e c r o l o g y Surviving is one sister, March 2 Catherine Shields. Fr. Harry Riegel (1977) Funeral Mass was to be Fr. Francis Lapczynskl (1991) Tnbune-Review offered Feb. 26 in Holy Spirit March 4 Church. Fr. Victor Majka(1952) March 5 Sr. Merici Bell Fr. Thomas Coakley (1951) Sister Merici (Maud) Bell, a Fr. Charles Wiesmann (1960) member of the Humility of Mary Fr. Leo Donnermeyer (1974) order in Villa Maria. Pa. for 76 Msgr. Ladislaus Rokosz (1976) I years, died Feb. 17 at age 98. Fr. Paul Schratz (1993) Bom in Cheboygan, Mich., she Up to $1 0 March 7 taught in schools of the Cleve­ Fr. Jerome Doody (1979) land and Youngstown dioceses Fr. Guillermo Lavayna (1981) for 4 7 years. Surviving is one sister in California. Funeral March 8 Mass was offered Feb. 19 in Fr. Michael Vitale (1952) per subscription sold* Villa Maria chapel. Fr. John Hackett (1955) P arishes slate fish fries ABSOLUTELY NO COST TO YOU! St. Columbkille, Imperial Hall, Grant Avenue and Aurilles Fish fries 4 to 7 p.m. on Fridays Street. Also take-outs by calling of Lent, Feb. 27 to April 3. Fish and 412-466-9861. shrimp dinners are $6; fish for adults; $5; seniors, $4; and children, Madonna of Jerusalem, $3. Dinners Include fish, french fries, Sharpsburg macaroni and cheese, coleslaw. Fish fries on Fridays of Lent (ex­ Soup£nd cabbage and noodles will cept Good Friday), 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., also be available. John Paul I Center, Ninth and Clay W e su p p ly all of the necessary m aterials Streets. Dinners, $4.75; sandwiches, Holy Spirit, Millvale $3.75. For take-outs call 781-9726. Meatless dinners 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. qn Fridays of Lent In the lyce- Risen Lord, North Side um, 109 North Ave. Baked fish on Fish fries on Fridays of Lent, 3 to C all now fo r m ore inform ation Feb. 27, endless soup and salad on 6:30 p.m., St. Leo Hall, 3113 Brighton March 6, haluski and pierogies, Road. Baked and fried fish and March 13, pasta bar on March 20, shrimp dinners. Plus other foods. For lasagna on March 27, and salmon take-outs call 766-9791 after 3 p.m. patties on April 3. Cost is $5.50 for 724.779.6905 adults and $3 for children 12 and Transfiguration, Russellton younger. For information call the Fish fries on Fridays of Lent (ex­ rectory, ^¡21-4424. cept Good Friday), 3 to 7 p.m., McK- * Amount earned varies with subscription type. Commissions payable on valid orders only. Some rules rell Road. Fish sandwiches, breaded and regulations apply. The Tribune-Review reserves the right to discontinue this promotion at any time. St. Joseph, Duquesne cod, oysters, soft-shell crabs, shrimp, Fish fries and bake sales on Ash seafood gumbo, haluski, other foods. Wednesday and Fridays of Lent Also bake sale. For take-outs call from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Fatima 724-265-4899. 1 2 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1998 • PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC

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By SISTER CORA LOMBARDO

“We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you, because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world." We pray these words at the beginning of each station. Why pray the stations? Why meditate on Jesus’ Passion and Death? Down through the ages, Christians have found solace and strength from reflecting on these last events in Jesus' life. In fact, these events are so central to who we are as Chris­ tians that they were the first events recorded in the Gospels. That is why at every Mass we proclaim: “Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.” This is the mystery of our faith! Why pray the stations? Praying the stations gives us hope. Hope that though we suffer, united with Christ’s sufferings we make a difference in our world. We “fill up what is lacking in the suffering of Christ.” Praying the stations reminds us we do not suffer alone. One has gone before us to show us the way to live and the way to die in God’s peace. He is the One who said, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life.” When we pray the stations, we follow Him who is the Way.

Sister Cora is catechetical administrator at St. Vitus, New Castle. Her community is the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

1 - Jesus is condemned to death (St. Richard, Richland Township). 2 - Jesus takes up his cross (St. Benedict the Moor, Hill District). 3 - Jesus falls the first time (SS. Peter & Paul, Beaver). 4 - Jesus meets his mother (St. Hugh, Carmichaels). 5 - The Cyrenian helps Jesus (St. Mary of the Mount, Mount Washington). 6 - Veronica wipes the face of Jesus (Our Lady of Fatima, Hope- well Township). 7 - Jesus falls the second time (St. Isaac Jogues, Elrama). 8 - Jesus speaks to the women of Jerusalem (St. Michael, Avella). 9 - Jesus falls the third time (Our Lady of Joy, Holiday Park). 10 - Jesus is stripped of his garments (St. Robert Bellarmine, East McKeesport). 11 - Jesus is nailed to the cross (St. Mark, Liberty). 12 - Jesus dies on the cross (St. Paul Cathedral, Oakland). 13 - Jesus is taken down from the cross (SS. John & Paul, Franklin Park). 14 - Jesus is placed in the tomb (St. Alphonsus, Springdale)

Photos by Douglas Kaup and Amy Stanley

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