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Vol. LXXIV No. 10 Ninety eight years of service to the Gospel March 25, I 998

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DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER March 25. I 998 Educators called to be soldiers of mercy, justice and truth I i r

having done all, to stand. own hearts, or you wouldn't be here Third in a three-part column derived today. St. from Archbishop Chaput’s keynote address Stand therefore, having girded your Archbishop’s loins with truth, and having put on the As we continue this season of at the 1998 Mile Hi Congress. Lent in this Year of the Holy Spirit, I B yU n C olum n breastplate of righteousness, and having ask you to pray for me— as I will pray Fo When I was confirmed, the bishop shod your feet with the equipment of the By Most Rev. Gospel of Peace; above all taking the for you — to have the same courage Baptist gave me a light slap on the cheek to which the Apostles found at Pente­ ing CO remind me of the persecution that Charles J. Chaput shield of faith, with which you can quench all the flaming darts of the evil cost: to preacii Jesus Christ with pas­ has be might come because of my faith. I be­ sion and conviction, in season and out, and fa came a soldier of Christ in a spiritual one. And take the helmet of salvation so that others may hear and believe. togethi war that has gone on throughout his­ and the sword of the spirit, which is the God bless each of you, and thank celebr tory on every continent, in every cul­ truth, brothers and sisters, you are the word of God. you for the tremendous work you do. Christ. ture and in every individual heart. friend of God. And if you are the friend Catholic education cannot be done by the disaffected or lukewarm. It s for St. 1 suppose expressions like "spiri­ of God, you are the enemy of those who knowi tual warfare" fell out of favor in the revile Him. St. Paul says it most power­ people who have a fire in their heart for God; who love the Church and her and w 1960s because they had a flavor of mili­ fully in Ephesians 6, 10-17: loners tarism or preconciliar theology. But I Finally, be strong in the Lord and the teachings; who want to be a lion for the Lord and not a housecat. It's for mission­ March 26-28; Participate in mobile think it's time to reclaim the truth at strength of His might. Put on the whole ish-sp the heart of those words. armor of God, that you may be able to aries and soldiers of mercy, justice and "The New Technologies and the truth. It's for souls who see their own Human Person" conference in have I Spiritual warfare is real. We are stand against the wiles of the devil. For opporf soldiers of Christ, and we are engaged we are not contending against flesh and suffering as a small price to pay, to be Denver; March 29: Mass and part of God's great work of redemption. ground-breaking for new Queen of "S in a war for the soul of the world with blood, but against the principalities, beentt spiritual enemies who hate the human against the powers, against the world The "good news of great joy" is that Peace Church in Aurora (9 a.m.); the hardest victory is already won. concelebrate Mass in honor of Car­ a small person and all of God's creation. rulers of this present darkness, against know The cost of that war is the blood the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the Christ has opened the door to new life. dinal J. Francis Stafford (12:30 Our job is to follow Him and lead oth­ p.m.) at the Cathedral of the Im­ Father of martyrs, and the history of this cen- heavenly places. Therefore, take the "But ii tvuy is written in it. That's what I mean whole armor of God, that you may be ers to Him. maculate Conception. I know you have that hunger in your of new by missionary realism. If you teach the able to withstand in the evil day, and and th, for us. Fa rent sit Pope urges Nigerian government to respect human dignity to esta people By Cindy Wooden Pope John Paul thanked Nigerian soldiers for their come I prominent role in the West African intervention forces theeqi that have helped restore democracy in Liberia and in the Ca b u ja , Nigeria (CNS) — Visiting Nigeria to be­ Sierra Leone. He particularly thanked Nigerian soldiers atify a local priest. Pope John Paul II called on involved in rescuing Catholic missionaries trapped by A the covmtry's military government and citizens the fighting in Sierra Leone in February. to honor the priest’s memory by respecting the human "Justice and peace are the path of development and Gi dignity of all and promoting reconciliation. progress," the Pope said. "May God strengithen those By LiSi A ^ving in the country March 21, the Pope recog­ who walk this path in the service of the human com­ nized the role Nigerian soldiers have played in restor­ munity." Gc ing democracy in other West African nations and said Abacha told the Pope he hoped the implementa­ so mar it was time democracy be given a chance in Nigeria. tion of his plans for democracy "will usher in a new School The Vatican gave Nigerian government leaders a era of stability and sustainable development in our in Den’ list of about 60 prisoners, including journalists and poli­ country." ents ai ticians jailed for their opposition to the government, The Pope and the general met privately that school and asked for "clemency" on their behalf. evening for about 30 minutes in the new State House "T Temperatures were in the upper 90s throughout in Abuja, the country’s capital since 1992. The two spoke Hm,ai the Pope’s March 21-23 stay, but the 77-year-old pon­ about the human rights situation in the country and hearts, tiff seemed to handle the heat and humidity well, and the work of the Catholic Church in Nigeria, said Blessec he read his speeches in English with a strong, clear Joaquin Navarro-Vails, papal spokesman. Cathol voice. Celebrating Mass March 22 in Nigeria’s Catholic the vas He did use the ebony and ivory cane he received stronghold, Onitsha, in the country’s Southeast, Pope the are March 21 as a gift from Gen. Sard Abacha, the country’s John Paul beatified Father Cyprian Michael Iwene the nei leader who came to power in a 1993 coup. Pope John Paul II visited Nigeria, March 21-23. Tansi, a priest from the area. Fattier Tansi, the first Ni­ Fo The Pope was met at the airport by the general, In Onitsha, he beatified a popular Nigerian gerian to be beatified, died in 1964 in a Trappist monas­ school who repeatedly has said he will hand power over to a priest, Father Cyprian Michael Iwene Tansi. tery in England, where he had gone to learn the contem­ mingli civilian government in October 1998, based on the re­ plative life in order to foimd a monastery in Nigeria. bright] sults of August general elections. dom and expertise in the difficult and urgent task of During the homily at the Mass, attended by an es­ nected At the arrival ce’-emony, the Pope told Abacha and building a society that respects all its members in their timated 1 million people at an abandoned airfield, the Young all Nigerians, "You are all called to muster your wis- dignity, their rights and their freedoms." Pope said he came to preach what Father Tansi had ined t preached: "reconciliation with God and reconciliation with Father Joseph Romero, pastor at Holy Year of the Holy Spirit of people among themselves." photog Prayers at the Mass, concelebrated by all the forms Family, Fort Collins, dies March 13 A time of hope in the definitive nation's bishops, were said in English and the five lan­ cheerl coming of the kingdom of God guages spoken by the largest of the coimtry’s 250 eth­ poms. heatine Father Joseph Romero, 53, former pastor nic groups. Vii T of Holy Family Parish in Fort Collins, died March Scripture Readings: Necrology and I 13. Father Romero was known for his work with the Fifth Sunday of Lent gathen Denver Catholic Register (USPS Hispanic community in Fort Collins First Reading: Father Thomas Stone Denver Catholic about March 25, 1995 557-020) is published weekly except "He helped so much the Fort Collins community, Isiah 43: 16-21 th e la s t w e e k o f D e c e m b e r and the school giving special attention to the Latino and the poor com­ Father Adam Ritter Register Psalm: 121: 1-6 first week of January by the Arch­ who w munities," said Gerardo Fremaint, a parishioner of March 30, 1997 Published by the Second Reading: diocese of Denver, 1300 S. Steele marne Holy Family Church. Father James Moynihan Archdiocese of Denver Phil. 3: 8-14 Street, Denver, CO 80210, and Sacran Father Romero was born in 1945 in Colorado March 31, 1988 1 3 0 0 S. Steele St., printed by Times Caii Printers in 1939. 1 Gospel: John 11: 1-45 Springs to Joseph and Emma Romero. He graduated Denver, CO 80210 Longmont. Periodical postage paid studei from Regis College in 1973 and Sacred Heart School of (303)715-3215 in Denver, CO. Subscriptions; $25 school Theology in 1980. He was ordained in Aug. 1981. [email protected] a y e a r in C oloiBdo: $32 p e r year out first cla Father Romero was assigned as assistant pastor of Rev. Thomas S. Prag, S.J., appointed as the elected of s tate. Foreig n countries; $ 2 9 sur­ face, all countries, 6-8 weeks tor de­ fondly Our Lady of Guadalupe for two years, then served as religious order representative to the Presbyteral Coun­ Editor: the Sis livery; $135 air, aH other countries pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Pagosa cil, effective March 20,1998, for a three-year period. Peter Droege who ta Springs from 1983 to 1991. He was pastor of Holy Fam­ Deacon John Thunblom, formerly appointed to Advertising Manager: (average). Mexico, $48 air; Canada, $55 air. Postmaster: S e n d a M r e s s "VI Ann Bush ily Church in Fort Collins from 1991 to 1997. St. Pius X Parish, and to the Foxfield Community, changes to; Denver Catholic Reg­ to line: General Manager: The burial ceremony was held March 16 at Nuestra appointed to Queen of Peace Parish in Aurora for a ister, Circulation Dept., 1300 S. side of Senora de Guadalupe in Colorado Springs. three year period effective April 5,1998. Greg Kail S te e le S t., D e n ver, C O 8 0 2 1 0 . abreast March 25, 1998 DENVER CATHOUC REGISTER

Immigrants, commuters: A new challenge for Johnstown k St. John the Baptist opens heart to new residents

By Ursula Murua laborers for work that no one For 60 years, St. John the else seems to want. The work­ Baptist Parish in the small farm­ ers bring with them a deep love ing community of Johnstown for the Catholic faith — a gift to has been a place where farmers the local parish community. and farmworkers have come "One of the things we are together with their families to proud of is that we are a bilin­ celebrate their faith in Jesus gual parish," Father Adams Christ. said. "We welcome all people in St. John the Baptist is still a variety of ways, one of the known as a place of warmth most effective being a personal and welcome, but new parish­ pastoral visit during which the ioners — a mix of upwardly individual or family is asked to mobile commuters and Span­ participate in the parish." ish-speaking immigrants — The masses on Sunday are have brought challenges and conducted in Spanish and En­ opportunities to the parish. glish. Because the parish has a "St. John the Baptist has long tradition of welcoming been the most time of its history Father Steve Adams people from all walks of life, the a small parish where everybody I AMES BACA/DCR PHOTOS congregation seems to enjoy the know everyone else," explains "We are working on right opportunity to hear the read­ Father Steve Adams, pastor, now in our 60th anniversary," ings proclaimed in both lan­ "But in the last few years a lot Father Adams said. "The big­ guages, Father Adams said. of new people have moved here gest challenge we face is that "We are a family," he said. and that's been a real challenge our church is too small for our "People here experience a sense for us." growing community — we are of community that isn't found Father Adams sees the cur­ doing some fundraising efforts in a lot of places. We're going to rent situation as an opportunity because we don't have the re­ hold on to that tradition, even to establish a model for how sources now to build it." as we grow bigger and welcome people from all walks of life can About 20 percent of the resi­ new people." come together and experience dents of Johnstown are Spanish­ For information, please call St. John the Baptist in Johnstown is a “family” that sen/es a diverse the equal dignity proclaimed by speaking, mainly from Mexico. St. John the Baptist Parish at community. the Catholic faith. Many farmers depend upon the (970) 587-2879. Graduates of Blessed Sacrament School celebrate 75th By Lisa Benoit as Sousa's band played on the old 'Wctrola - rain or shine," remembered Blish. Good things last. Maybe that's why "I wish I had my old uniform," Vir­ so many graduates of Blessed Sacrament ginia said, remembering the navy blue School continue to live and raise families dress. in Denver's Park Hill. Grandparents, par­ "What does Blessed Sacrament mean ents and students paid tribute to the to me? Home—faith spirituality, purpose, school on its 75th anniversary, March 16. eternity," Blish said. "And you'd better "The parish is like the heart of Park put friendship in there somewhere." Hill, and it holds a special place in their Blessed Sacrament Grade School hearts," said Jean Whalen, principal of opened its doors for the first time on Sept. Blessed Sacrament school. "Unlike some 5,1922. The parish chapel was located on Catholic schools in the metropolitan area, the first floor and Father McDonough, the vast majority of our kids come from pastor, lived on the second floor. In 1951, the area, which reflects the diversity of a new school was built. Today, the school the neighborhood." has students in pre-school through eighth Following the Mass honoring the grade, as well as offers before and after school's anniversary, former students school care. mingled with current students in a "I went all through Blessed Sacra­ brightly lit hall con­ ment Grade school and so did my three nected to the church. boys," Virginia's son, Young and old exam­ Blair, said. "I had a ined tables covered chance with my inter­ with framed class national degree in busi­ Msgr. Walker Nickless, along with his nine brothers and sisters, is a Blessed photographs, old uni­ ness, to go overseas Sacrament graduate. He was ordained in 1973 by Archbishop Casey. forms and dusty and I chose to come lAMES BACA/DCR PHOTOS cheerleader's pom back here and set up poms. roots with my family in All the parents here stuck together, Whalen said that Blessed Sacrament Virginia Kittleson Park Hill because I worked and took care of each other. Grade School still "offers a very solid and Eugene Blish want them to have a That's how we grew up." education in religion and all the core sub­ gathered to reminisce Catholic education Quinn said that due to his Blessed jects." The school is currently aligned about their grade raised with the same Sacrament grade school education, he with state and national standards in lan­ school days. Virginia, values I had. And so received a state scholarship and earned guage arts, science and math. It offers vol­ who was bom in 1914, we're keeping the tra­ two degrees from Regis. He went to M.I.T. leyball, basketball and baseball and a new married in Blessed dition alive and well and worked on the Manhattan project. art room with a separate art program." Sacrament Church in with Blessed Sacra­ After he decided to move back to "Catholic schools are a lot more than 1939. They were both ment and Park Hill." Colorado to raise his family and send his fond memories - they are the very bed­ students when the "Back when I children to Blessed Sacrament. "I came rock of who we are today," Whelan said. school graduated its was here, tuition was a back out here and I didn't even look in "Through them, we develop that moral first class in 1925. Blish dollar a month," said the papers," Quinn explained. "Here, in compass we carry with us throughout our fondly remembered _____ Mike Quinn, who this parish now are my five brothers and, lives. It has prepared its students to live while my children were growing up, a the Sisters of Loretto Qene Blish, class of ‘26; B .J. graduated from their faith in today's world. It has been Blessed Sacrament lot of kids we knew from Regis. We knew unique for those who have passed who taught them. Kittleson, class of ‘87: Blair Kittleson, every day whose kids were home and "We always had .50 Virginia Kittleson, Grade School in 1938. through its doors but for each student, it "Sometimes, we only whose weren't. The parents were so in­ has made all the difference." “d e o fT ^ u i.o ctool;28,atlhe75lhanniversaof had 15 or 20 cents, but volved - you knew where your kids were. For information on Blessed Sacra­ abreast and march in Celebration. it made no difference. It was special." ment School, call 377-8835. DENVER CATHOUC REGISTER March 25. 1998 W orld & Nation

Washington, D.C. vatory. Jesuit Father George V. Coyne to reach peace in Colombia as a delega­ National plan developed said in a New York appearance that ab­ tion of bishops from the Vaticair, Europe sorbing the implications of such a dis­ and North America started their visit to to foster strong marriages covery would be "a challenge." "But 1 the South American country. The group s A plan to keep good marriages from don't see any reason to be afraid," he March 12-16 visit to Bogota, to other cit­ going bad, and to stop bad marriages said. If extraterrestrial beings with souls ies and to refugee camps in the Colom­ P before they start, will soon be going na­ were discovered, and found to have bian countryside coincided with an ex­ tionwide. Backers of the plan, called fallen into sin, orthodox theology could traordinary meeting of the Colombian e j Marriage Savers, say the program has allow for God to have acted in an infi­ bishops' conference. In a letter to the found homes in 80 cities in 32 states, and nite number of ways to save them, he bishops' conference. Pope John Paid al point to dramatic reductions in divorce said. urged Colombia to move quickly to end Hi rates in cities where the program has the civil conflict that has continued more re been implemented. Journalist and au­ Vilnius, Lithuania or less unabated for 33 years. fai thor Mike McManus, a Presbyterian lay­ Lithuanian bishops urge tic man who founded Marriage Savers with Vatican City his wife, Harriet, said at a March 12 press support against porn Vatican envoys to Africa M conference in Washington that the Lithuania's bishops are urging discuss ethnic tensions Catholic Church has been a leader in Catholics to collect signatures asking m. marriage preparation programs that parliament to pass a law prohibiting The Vatican called together its am­ tia other churdres could emulate. McManus pornography and ads for prostitution. bassadors to African nations to discuss cn singled out the six-month - or longer - Parliament chairman Vytautas ways the Catholic Church could promote cie preparation period required in U.S. dio­ Landsbergis told Catholic News Service democracy, respect for human rights and Beatification (Vatican City)—A tapestry Jei ceses, plus the Engaged Encounter, Mar­ March 9 that parliament would take note an end to ethnic conflicts on the conti­ of Bulgarian Bishop Eugen Bossilkov riage Encounter and Retrouvaille pro­ of the petitions. "I thiidc that Seimas (par­ nent. The Vatican described the March bi liament) will not ignore Church officials, 10-11 meeting as "an interesting ex­ hangs over Pope John Paul 11 in a beatifi­ grams offered by Catholic dioceses and cation ceremony at St. Peter’s Basilica in hr parishes nationwide. and especially if there will be many citi­ change of information and evaluation of Se zens' signatiues requesting to consider various aspects of the political, social March. The bishop was tortured and ex­ to New Yoik City the possibility of such a law," and religious situation on the African ecuted for work in Soviet-occupied Bul­ th( continent." According to the Vatican s Jesuit sees challenge in Landsbergis said. garia in 1952. CNS PHOTO FROM REUTERS so March 12 statement. Pope John Paul II Cl possible life on planets Vatican City met the two dozen nuncios at the end of re-education through labor for organiz­ Discovery of intelligent life on other Pope encourages peace the meeting "and thanked them for the ing an unautfiorized public Marian event tai planets is a possibility, but not one that work which they perform at the service last October. Fattier John Wang 23iongfa, be should cause anxiety among ttieologians, efforts In Colombia of the church and for the peaceful coex­ 66, unaffiliated with China's govern­ to said the director of the Vatican Obser­ Pope John Paul II encouraged efforts istence of the African peoples." ment-approved Catholic Church, was of given a one-year sentence for disturbing Hong Kong the peace by the Wenzhou city govern­ Re Chinese priest sentenced ment re-education commission Jan. 20, pa D e n v e r to labor re-education reported UCA News, an Asian church 11 What’s in a name? news agency based in Thailand. 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Join the culture war ' N o p u L e s s - VioplM uees- lmost 10 years A ago, I joined a group of friends for Editor’s Note a trip to Ensenada, Mexico, to assist in a three-day Christian PETER D o l H A i e service project. We DROEGq slept in tents and A DW>DVP mostly spent time talking with people about their hopes and struggles. I really enjoyed the privilege of celebrat­ ing faith in Jesus Christ with them, but I saw some­ ooif! thing on that trip that continues to disturb me. Driving south out of Tiajuana, I noticed that \ ^ \ c e l £ 9 i many of the homes had satellite dish antennas. In an area stricken by poverty, it seemed odd. It dawned on me that, with the rapid advance of communications technology, American culture CoMINt? S^bN' was being broadcast across the globe. People in remote villages were huddling around television ,,R c a o s / sets watching shows like "DieHard," "Baywatch," and the Super Bowl. What a drag. \iouses II America once stood as a beacon of religious freedom and human dignity. Today, we seem to be [W/DbMULil/l the primary source of the "culture of death" sweep­ ing the globe. As Catholics, what can we do? -Ha»eRoN_ An unprecedented gathering of Church lead­ ers and new media experts will take place this weekend in Denver. NewTech '98 will help Catho­ uoiu ID VMow vooRSociervsV^ PeAiiV €cp€vi€D^p- lic leaders establish a presence on the groundfloor of hew communications technologies. As the lay faithful, we too must recognize the importance of using tools like the Internet to pro­ Voices claim the Good News. Everyone should consider "When fearful martyrdom came to our people, a specific culture and tradition must always be accom­ taking part in the public NewTech events (Page 27). the voice of the Pope was raised for its victims." panied by faithfulness to the essential trutii of the Gospel It is easy to become overwhelmed by the task Late Israeli leader Golda Meir quoted in a footnote as passed down in the teaching of the Church." of proclainung Jesus Christ to a world distracted to "We Rememben A Reflection on the Shoah," Pope John Paul II, speaking to American bishops by the glittering symbols of wealth and power. But describing the efforts by Pope Pius XII to save the then again, it is not our efforts, but God's grace lives of Jewish people during the Holocaust "In those times of harsh persecution many looked that really matters. The battle was decided 2,000 to him and, from the example of his courage, found years ago — but we must all do our part to help it "The Church, with all her different members, remains the strength to remain faithful to the Gosf>el to the end." unfold. See you in cyberspace! ttie one Body of Christ. Diversity in the Church must serve Pope John Paul II, during the beatification of the unity of the one faith, the one baptism.... Respect for martyred Bulgarian Bishop Eugen Bossilkov The role of the Holy Spirit in the formation of conscience

ave you seen the manufacturer's Conscience is a person's most secret Through the commandments, H phrase "for best results, follow in­ core and sanctuary. There a person can God's Spirit enlightens, guides, strength­ structions?" be alone with God. God's plan is to call ens and consoles me with the good I am Lenten It can be stuck on the side of a new everyone into a love relationship with to do. God's laws are boundaries to save microwave, dangle from the neck of a himself, the One who is Good. Con­ me from false living, heartache that ends Reflection trench coat or slapped on the bottom science insists I do good and avoid evil. in "ashes," and separation from him. of skis. God our Maker knows what's 2. Revelation of G od's laws 3. A heart changed by God's love good for us. But how do we know As a human being, I am subject to Because of Jesus, God offers me a JOAN what's good for us? God gives con­ negative influences and tempted by sin radically different way of living and lov­ HOUCK science to all so we can do good and to prefer my own ways. I begin to doubt ing: my human spirit alive with a new avoid evil. In Romans, chapters 1-2 and that God has only good for me. "In my heart. As my true condition is exposed, I 7-8, God's Word notes thr^ ways con­ mind I want to be God's willing servant, am free to accept or reject God's grace to science is formed: but instead I find myself still enslaved believe in Jesus. As I say Yes, the love of 1. An innate human sense to sin." (Rm. 7:25). Spirit. "For ttie power of tfie life-giving God is poured into my heart by the Holy Spirit — and this power is mine through Christ Jesus — has freed me from the vi­ cious circle of sin and death." (Rm. 8:2). The Christian as master and servant My conscience continues to insist I Lenten do good and avoid evil. Now I am e read St. John's account of Jesus' and obedience to the cross are so inti­ drawn to do so by my love for Jesus. My final moment with us on earth: mately tied together. Life and freedom Reflection desires, priorities, thoughts, choices and W"And bowing his head, he handed in the Spirit came forth from the cross feelings begin to change. Love doesn't over the spirit." Since breath and spirit (delayed somewhat until Pentecost) and FATHER mean that difficult choices become easy, then in freedom the Apostles went forth but I can be carried by fresh purpose and are the same word in Hebrew (though CHRISTOPHER this was originally in Greek) the literal willingly embracing obedience and even passion. I find myself living Gtxl's prom­ meaning is that Jesus breathed his last trial with joy and inspired confidence. HELLSTROM ise: "I will give you a new heart and breath. But his faithful death is what Even Martin Luther caught the irony: place a new spirit within you....to make released the Holy Spirit in His fullness "The Christian is free and master of all, you live by my statutes." (Ezekiel 36:26- into the Church and the world, em­ not being subject to anyone, and the about how personally the Father is at 27). By seeking a well-formed, upright bodied at Pentecost and, hence, the Christian is the servant of all, living full work in the world and thus in the and tmthful conscience, and by follow­ better translation. obedience, being subject to all." We need forming and maturing of our indi­ ing it, more and more I fulfill God's laws Remember how filled with cour­ not follow Luther's personal example to vidual lives: the Father is always at and love God, others and myself. t age and life the Apostles were once appreciate his grasp of how intimately work with His two hands. His Son Next week: Practical ways to form they were filled with the Holy Spirit. the cross and Pentecost are tied together. (who comes to us on the cross) and conscience. Call to mind too the great trials they St. Simeon witnesses that there is no Houck is the author of a 12-vxek faith His Spirit (who comes to us in Pente­ leni so willingly embraced so that all ex­ exp>erience of the Holy Spirit where there cost). formation video and workbook course called cept St. John died a martyr's death. is not also distress and tribulation. We Father Hellstrom is pastor at St. Heart Basics, a Lay Preacher with Isaiah We see then how freedom in the Spirit might take heart in St. Ireneus' words Vincent de Paul Church in Denver. Parish Missions, and a spiritual director. She and her husband have six children and be­ long to Sacred Heart c f Mary, Boulder. Dossim March 25. 1998 DENVER CATHOUC REGISTER Can new technology help unify the Americas? portant for the new evangeliza­ tion. The Church needs saints. The most fitting way in which we can celebrate the great jubilee of Our Lord's birth is to hear His Gospel anew, take it to heart, and share it with hu­ mility, gratitude and joy, even as the apostles on the first Pente­ cost. In an age tainted by mate­ « i I rialism and yet yearning for faith, we urge you to share the Gospel with others: those who The following Church leaders L'r. I'ii-- have abandoned the faith, those are scheduled to participate in who in their longing are still NewTech '98 this weekend in searching for God, and those Denver. who have yet to hear the Good News of the Lord Jesus. Cardinals: And indeed we must learn Aloysius Ambrozic (Toronto) . . ' ; ^ f f to preach in the new language Norberto Rivera Carrera (Mexico) V > to which so many have become Francis George (Chicago) accustomed through the con­ Dario Castrillon Hoyos (Vatican) temporary means of mass com­ munications. Jean-Marie Lustiger (Paris) For the most part, we in Roger Mahony (Los Angeles) Bishops attend a Mass at St. Peter Basilica during the Synod for America America enjoy the blessings of Jan P. Schotte, C.I.C.M. (Vatican) religious liberty. Still, as the J. Francis Stafford (Vatican) Church lives out the Gospel, in Issues raised at Synod to find voice at NewTech proclaiming the kingdom of Archbishops: God, in advocating justice for Carlos Emilio Berlie (Mexico) he Synod of Bishops for come the "drama of our times: gies to spread the Good News. the poor, and in defending hu­ Bertrand Blanche! Canada) America, which took the rupture between faith and The following edited ver­ man life and dignity, she faces Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M.Cap. placeT Nov. 16 - Dec. 12 in culture." sion of the draft document re­ many obstacles. (Denver) Rome, resulted in a dramatic One of the primary pur­ leased following the Synod in some places, despite le­ call for unity in the Catholic poses of NewTech '98, spon­ for America provides an over­ Elden Curtiss (Omaha) gal protection of the Church, Church in America (Central, sored by the Archdiocese of view of issues that face Catho­ Isaias Duarte Cansino (Columbia) bishops, priests, deacons, del­ North and South America). Denver and the Pontifical Coun­ John P. Foley (Vatican) lics across America at the egates of the Word, consecrated The document that resulted cil for Social Communications, dawn of the third millennium. Claudio Hummes, O.F.M. (Brazil) and lay people, are penalized from the gathering (an edited is to begin the process of estab­ James Keleher (Kansas City) The final document is sched­ and slandered, intimidated and version appears below) lishing lines of communication uled to be released on Dec. 12, Daniel W. Kucera, OSB (Dubuque) even slain for their Gospel de­ stressed the need to bring across Central, North and South Theodore McCarrick (Newark) the feast of Our Lady of fense of the poor. modem people, in and out­ America. The meeting, March Oscar Rodriquez Maradiaga, Guadalupe. The Church lead­ In still other places, a new, side the Church, to an "en­ 26-28 in Denver, will bring to­ ers gathered for the NewTech aggressive secularism would S.D.B. (Honduras) counter with the living gether leaders to discuss how the conference will explore how deny a voice to people of faith Ovidio Perez Morales (Venezuela) Christ." In doing so, it said Church can take advantage of communications technology in the public arena and demean J. Ulises Macias Salcedo (Mexico) the Church must aim to over­ new communications technolo­ can help address these issues. the enormous contribution of Michael Sheehan (Santa Fe) the Church to public life.... Solidarity Bishops: Human dignity must be seen in light of Ultimately, the personal en­ Francisco Jose Arnaiz, S.J. counter with Jesus Christ leads (Dominican Republic) to solidarity, which is a require­ Robert J. Banks (Green Bay) God's love and concern for every person ment of charity as it must be Juan Barros Madrid (Chile) practiced in human relation­ Alberto Brazzini Diaz Ufano (Peru) t seems to us a special grace from the scourge of abortion. ships today. Solidarity, in its Fred Colli (Canada) I that the Holy Father has Relieve the debt completeness, is the sharing of Desiderio Collino (Argentina) called this synod under the The burden of external and what we are, what we believe Julio Teran Dutari, S.J. (Ecuador) title of the Special Assembly for internal debt, which for many and what we have. Jesus is the Pierre DuMaine (San Jose) America with the theme, "En­ MEW countries has been something perfect example of this as He Joseph Gallante (Beaumont) counter With the Living Jesus from which there seems to be no "emptied himself, taking the Dionisio Garcia Ibanez Christ: The Way to Conversion, prospect of relief, has been a form of a servant" (Phil 2:7). Roberto Gonzales (Corpus Christ!) Communion and Solidarity in In the North, we look with considerable concern during the Solidarity impels us to look Wilton Gregory (Belleville) America." dismay and alarm as the gap synod. out for each other as brothers We believe that we are one widens year by year between Even though the interna­ and sisters, even as Jesus looks Hector Luis Guitterrez Pabon community; and, although those who have an abundance tional debt is not the sole cause out for us. It calls us to love each Richard Hanifen America comprises many na­ and those who have only the of poverty in many developing other and to share with each (Colorado Springs) tions, cultures and languages, barest of resources. Where ma­ countries, it cannot be denied other. It reaches from the per­ Joseph Hart (Cheyenne) there is so much that links us terial benefits are so wide­ that it has contributed to creat­ sonal charity we owe the poor Raymond Lahey (Canada) together and so many ways in spread, many among us face the ing conditions of extreme priva­ neighbor in our community to Robert Lebel (Canada) which each of us affects the lives temptation of the rich man in tion, which constitute an urgent the call of the Holy Father to James McHugh of our neighbors.... the Gospel to become indiffer­ challenge to the conscience of solidarity with the poor of the John Myers (Peoria) Of all the concerns of God's ent to the needs of those at our humankind. world in preparation for the cel­ Sean O’Malley, O.F.M.Cap. people that have resounded in own doorstep (see Luke 16:19- Accordingly, we join the ebration of the great jubilee. (Fall River) the hall of this special Synod for 31). Holy Father in his appeal for the In the light of solidarity, Mario Moranta Rodriguez America, the cry of the poor has In the South, there are re­ reduction or forgiveness of wars, conflicte, the arms races, (Venezuela) been heard with a special atten­ gions which suffer conditions of debts in an effort to give relief have no place on this planet cre­ Angelo Scola (Vatican) tion. Not a single episcopal con­ such utter human misery that to the people of some of the ated by a loving God. Hippolyte Simon (Paris) ference in America has failed to they cannot be reconciled with world's poorest nations. This is the message of the J. Edward Slattery (Tulsa) speak clearly and with deep emo­ the dignity which God has be­ Be saints special Synod for America. It is Fabio Suescun Mutis (Columbia) * tion about ffie quest for justice for stowed equally on each of His During the days of our a message that calls on each of Arthur Tafoya (Pueblo) children. In every part of synod, the Holy Spirit has us to continue to work together our brothers and sisters whose Tharcisse Tshibangu Mbujimayi America, there is need to pro­ guided us to see these chal­ to advance the kingdom of God lives and human dignity are chal­ (South Africa) lenged by poverty and want. tect innocent, unborn children lenges as among the most im­ among the nations of America. Andree Vallee, RM.E. (Canada) James Wingle (Canada) Fbr complete information on the NewTech conference: www.archden.org/archden Donald Wuerl (Pittsburgh)

, TTc;, 8 DENVER CATHOUC REGISTER March 25. 1998 Local News First class graduates from lay ministry falth-formatlon program

those commissicmed will be doing liturgi­ Academ ic, spiritual formation prepares candidates to assist Western Slope parishes cal, catechetical and administrative func­ tions in die Icxal Church. Assisting Msgr. By Usa Benoit response to the need caused by the short­ ing was one weekend a month in conjunc­ tion with the permanent deacons. Dentici at the com m ission^ were George n the Western Slope, the first 11 age of priests and religious. Also, we Fortimato, and Victor Kinuninau, both candidates to complete a newly cre­ wanted to respond to die directions of "It was our vision — the vision of the O entire deanery," said Msgr. Thomas permanent deaccms for die Archdiocese of ated lay ministry faith formation pro­ Vatican n that lay pieople be given ad­ Denver. gram were commissioned on March 7 at equate formation, both academic and Dentici, vicar for the Western Slope dean­ ery. "If the entire Church is going to con­ 'It's really up to the parishes to make St. Patrick Church in Mintum. Commis­ spiritual, to carry out their baptismal vo­ use of diem [the trained lay ministers] and sioned by Msgr. Thomas Dentici, the cation both in the Church and in the com­ tinue its mission, we have to continue it they will have ongoing education," Msgr. program was created to train lay people munity." [the lay formation program] to the entire Dentici said. "My hope is drat they will to work in the parish with the pastors The candidates completed a three- Church." and religious. Msgr. Dentici said that the lay minis­ get involved in social justice issues in their year training in Canon law and spiritual communities." "There were two reasons for the pro­ formation under the supervision of the ters were trained for ministry in both the gram," Msgr. Dentici explained. "It was a permanent diaconate program. The train- local church and the community. He said Continued on Page 34 Annual Serra Salute to recognize Father Mercian O'Meara, priest Sh.e carea•J foft r you Former BenedicHne abbot now dedicates life to serving Church in Northern Colorado Father Marcian O'Meara, a former Benedictine abbot who has become one of the most beloved priests in the Arch­ diocese of Denver, will be the honored guest at the 1998 Serra Salute Dinner, April 17, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Denver. The Serra Salute is an annual event sponsored by the Serra Trust Fund for Father Marcian O’Meara Vocations in which a senior priest, sis­ ter, brother or deacon is honored and diocese. He is also the pastor of Good saluted. The event raises funds for the Shepherd Church and coordinator for Trust so that financial assistance can be hospital pastoral care, among other du­ given to those in formation or discern­ ties. ment for the priesthood, religious life or Ordained to the priesthood in 1959 permanent diaconate. by John Patrick Cody, late archbishop of As secretary for the permanent Chicago, Father O'Meara later professed diaconate. Father O'Meara oversees for­ solemn vows in the Order of St. Benedict mation and spiritual direction for the 126 in Conception, Mo. permanent deacons serving in the arch- Continued on Page 34

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M a s s scheduled during Misa organizada por cardinal's visit to Denver la visita del Cardenal Su Eminencia el Cardenal J. Francis cardenal colabora con una gran His Eminence, J. Francis Cardinal Catholic groups that are currently using Stafford presidira la Celebracion de la variedad de grupos catolicos que Stafford, will preside at the 12:30 p.m. the Internet to proclaim the Good News. Eucaristi'a el domingo, 29 de marzo, en utilizan medios como la internet Eucharistic Liturgy, March 29 at the The conference offers a historic oppor­ la Catedral de la Inmaculada para proclamar la Buena Nueva. Cathedral of the Immaculate Concep­ tunity for the Church to advance the Concepcion. A continuacion de la Misa se tion. Good News. El Cardenal Stafford estara en Den­ ofrecera una recepcion en el Centro Cardinal Stafford will be in Den­ A reception in the refectory of the ver para participar en el congreso sobre Juan Pablo II para la Nueva ver to attend the New Technologies John Paul II Center for the New Evan­ "Las Nuevas Tecnologias y la Persona Evangelizacion (1300 South Steele and the Human Person conference, gelization, 1300 S. Steele St., will follow Humana" que tendra lugar los dias 26 St.) donde la gente podra acercarse March 26-28. As president of the Pon­ the March 29 Mass allowing the oppor­ al 28 de marzo. Como Presidente del a saludar al nuevo cardenal. tifical Council for the Laity, the cardi­ tunity for friends and former co-work- Consejo Pontificio para el Laicado, el nal collaborates with a variety of ers to greet the new cardinal. Entrevista en espanol en pdginas 11, 22-26. 1 0 DENVER CATHOUC REGISTER March 25. I 998 C < arJi na I U - -pTva ncis S ta ffo rd Cardinal secs great hope emerging in Colorado Archbishop-emeritus elevated Pc “Conduct yourself with to Sacred College of Cardinals fortitude, even to the shedding of your blood.” By Greg Kail the Laity in August of 1996, you said you Editor's note: The fol­ What will you be would miss the people lowing are comments thinking as you set of the Archdiocese of from members of the down in Denver for the Denver, whom you de­ Colorado delegation who first time as J. Francis scribed as "fiery points Cardinal Stafford? of faith." Do you still traveled to Rome to wit­ My memories, of keep in close contact ness the consistory. course, are all connected with people here? with my ministry and I'm getting calls prac­ with the immensely gen­ tically every day from erous people of the arch­ people who come from y kids have gone diocese and of Colorado. Denver or Colorado on to the World My major memories go pilgrimages or visits. ... M back frequently to 1993 Just before you called I re­ Youth Days in Denver, and that incredible event ceived a call from a Manila and Paris and [World Youth Day] be­ couple in the United I knew how excited tween the people of Colo­ States. I see and hear they were when they rado, the young people from a lot of people, and Cardinal Stafford said he was “totally in the dark” about his elevation. came back. They were from throughout the it's a wonderful continu­ world and our Holy Fa­ ation of my ministry from lated to the Church of ther to be one of the great spiritually moved and dicating they would like ther. That was an im­ Denver. to come see me in my Rome. One becomes very C hristians of our time it was really an eye- mensely important spiri­ home that afternoon. I closely associated with a and of our century. He opener for them. tual event for Colorado How did you learn of was totally in the dark parish in Rome, canoni­ has seen clearly the ter­ When my wife asked and for the Catholic your elevation to cardi­ about the purpose of the cally, and in a sense, be­ rible challenge that this me if I wanted to go to Church. And through us nal? How does one react meeting. When he ar­ comes a titular pastor or century has offered ... the Church saw herself to an honor like that? Rome, it was such rived, he had a letter a bishop of Rome. That's Christians and the ter­ as young again, and that The announcement from the Holy Father that a very ancient tradition. rible failure of Christian­ short notice and I had was a very important re­ was made on Sunday, indicated his intention to One is much more closely ity in meeting the chal­ to make up my mind discovery. and I first heard about it appoint me to the College associated with the min­ lenge of the two World fast. Though I didn't on the Friday afternoon of Cardinals. One is really istry of the Holy Father, Wars. And Christians have a passport, ev­ immediately preceding humbled by that. One be­ and that is very humbling fighting Christians was When you were that Sunday. I received a erything feU into place. comes a part of a very and an immense grace for the greatest failure of the named president of the call in the early afternoon ancient history that is es­ me. See Page 11 Pontifical Council for from a Vatican official in­ sentially intimately re­ I consider the Holy Fa­ See Page 28

His Eminence J. Francis Cardinal Stafford

from the Diaconate Community for the Archdiocese of Denver Bishop Arthur N. Tafoya our deepest and prayerful And congratulations THE PEOPLE OF THE DIOCESE OF PUEBLO for an individual who gave us outstanding leadership EXTEND THEIR WARMEST CONGRATULATIONS TO for ten years. J. FRANCIS

May God bless you and keep you CARDINAL STAFFORD as you minister to the people in His Church throughout the world! UPON HIS ELEVATION TO THE SACRED COLLEGE OF CARDINALS \na ncis March 25, 1998 DENVER CATHOUC REGISTER ^ “I Cardenal Stafford espera mucho de Colorado Por Greg Kail nada con la Iglesia de Roma. Uno se convierte piensa al llegar en alguien cercanamente a Denver por prim era asociado con una “Conduct yourself with vez como el Cardenal J. parroquia en Roma, fortitude, even to the Francis Stafford? canonicamente, y en un shedding of your bkxxi." Mis memorias, por sentido, se convierte en supuesto, estin todas pastor titular, un obispo It's once-in-a-lifetime conectadas con mi de Roma. Esta es una th a t you know a ministerio y con la gente tradicion muy antigua. bishop who becomes a inmensamente generosa Uno esta mucho mas cardinal. The highlight de la arquididcesis y de cercanamente asociado al was having dinner Colorado. Mis recuerdos ministerio del Santo Pa­ mas importantes regre- dre, y eso es una leccion with him. Also, his talk san con frecuencia a 1993 de humildad y una with my son, who is y ese increible evento inmensa gracia para mi. discerning a vocation (Dia Mundial de la Considero al Santo to the priesthood, was Juventud) entre la gente Padre como uno de los quite an honor. de Colorado, la gente mas grandes cristianos de joven de todo el mundo nuestro tiempo y nuestro Al Gallegos, y nuestro Santo Padre. siglo. El ha visto St. Peter Church, Greeley Ese fue un evento claramente el inmenso espiritual inmensamente reto que este siglo ha El Cardenal Stafford en su capilla privada, decorada con arte del sur de Colorado y was the first priest importante para Colo­ ofrecido a los cristianos y rado y para la Iglesia Nuevo Mexico. la terrible falla del I he ordained. I also Catolica. Y a traves de Cristianismo al enfrentar got to know him pretty fe." ^Mantiene aun un de mi ministerio en Den­ Vaticano indicandome nosotros... la Iglesia se el desafio de las dos well during the past contacto estrecho con la ver. que deseaba venir a mi vio a si misma joven de Guerras Mundiales. Y es gente de aqui? casa a verme esa tarde. three World Youth Day nuevo, y ese fue un que cristianos luchando Recibo llamadas No imaginaba nada sobre gatherings — espe­ redescubrimiento muy ^C6mo se enterd de contra cristianos fue la cially the one in Ma­ importante. practicamente todos los su elevacion a Cardenal? el proposito de la mas grande falla del dias de gente que llega de ^Como reacciona uno reunion. Cuando llego, siglo. Fue un pecado con­ nila. Denver o Colorado en tenia una carta del Santo Cuando fue nom- ante un honor como ese? tra el catolicismo de la The cardinal came peregrinaciones o de El anuncio se realize Padre que indicaba su brado Presidente del Iglesia y el significado de to St. Peter in 1993 and Pontificio Consejo para visita. ... Justo antes que un domingo, y la primera intencion de designarme la comunion. Este Papa spend a Sunday at our los Laicos en agosto de ustred llamara recibi una vez que escuche algo al al Colegio Cardenalicio. ha dado liderazgo a ese llamada de una pareja en Uno es humilde para summer festival. He 1996, usted dijo que respecto fue en la tarde despertar del espiritu de Estados Unidos. Veo y eso. Se convierte en parte extranaria a la gente de del viemes anterior a ese comunion que trasciende also came up to bless de una tradicion muy la Arquididcesis de Den­ escucho de muchas per­ domingo. Recibi una las barreras etnicas, and rededicate our ver, a quienes describio sonas, y esta es una llamada temprano esa antigua que esta esencial como "rocas firmes de la maravillosa continuacion tarde de un oficial del e intimamente relacio- Pasa a Pagina 22 See Page 14

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J. Francis The Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, Cardinal Stafford 1 - the Physicians, Staff, on your elevation to The College of Cardinals and Volunteers of The Faculty, Staff Exempla Saint Joseph ■ . '1 and Students of % Regis University Hospital %'■ ''-1 ir>-vV- offer to you our ^ 'y'. jjt Best Wishes & Prayers 'Mi■'V ■f:^ .

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C a ix lin a l CONGRATULATIONS \ Cardinal Stafford J. Francis Staflfoid With warmest regards and best May God continue to bless wishes from Fr. Marcian T. O^Meara your ministry to the Church Fr. Donald F. Sutton throughout the world Fr. Al Puhl and Church o ftke Good shepherd Bishop Thomas J. O ’Brien Parish Family and the people of the Diocese of Phoenix

The Cathedral Parish J. F r a n c is C a r d in a l S t a f f o r d Congratulates J. Francis Cardinal Stafford Rev. J Darrell Schaffer on his appointment to the College of Cardinals and the parishioners of 'V’ Christ the King Catholic

Church of Denver

Congratulate you, and wish you We are grateful for his God’s blessings of health, happiness years of loving service as pastor of the Cathedral of the and self fulfillment Immaculate Conception \na I J . P r v , ncis S'toffoTvJ March 25. 1 998 DENVER CATHOUC REGISTER 3 Colorado delegation thrilled by consistory celebration By Charles Goldberg • . tend and nearly 1,000 people from the Archdiocese of Chi­ "My friends in Rome cago were planning to attend and I wish to show you — clearly making the Paul VI the hospitality due to pil­ Hall inadequate for the consistory ceremony which grims. 'Do not neglect to was then moved outdoors in St. show hospitality...for si*- Peter's Square. Over 200,000 thereby some have enter­ people from throughout the world came to witness the in­ tained angels unawares.'" stallation of 22 new members T A 7ith this greeting. Cardinal of the Sacred College of Cardi­ V V J. Francis Stafford wel­ nals. comed to Rome more than 100 Although it is currently the pilgrims who came from Colo­ rainy season in Rome, all traces rado to witness the elevation of of rain evaporated for both the the archbishop emeritus of Den­ Saturday consistory service ver to the Sacred College of Car­ and the Sunday Mass. The dinals. skies were filled with billowing The cardinal's hospitality clouds against a deep blue back was pervasive, thoughtful, un­ drop; the weather was comfort­ pretentious, gracious, and self- able in the low 50s. evident. And, there was not a Upon arrival to the pilgrim from Colorado who consistory service, each person did not receive the personal received a distinctive, 30-page, and spiritual embrace of their full-color program published cardinal, J. Francis Stafford. by the Vatican liturgical office. Never in the history of the More than 200,000 people witness the consistory in St. Peter Square. lAMES BACA/DCR TTie program began by identi­ Church of Denver has a prel­ fying 20 of the 22 new cardi­ ate from the Rocky Mountain Tickets, passes, and identi­ consistory service, a 1,000 year tiff. nals. Two of the new cardinals region been invited to join the fication cards are vital in Rome. old ritual for the induction of The consistory was sched­ were formerly archbishops Sacred College of Cardinals. So Like any good host. Cardinal the select few into the Sacred uled to occur at 10:30 a.m. in from the United States, namely. when the day arrived for Car­ Stafford took the necessary College of Cardinals, and 2) A the 6,000 seat Paul VI audito­ See Page 30 dinal Stafford's official instal­ steps to ensure that each guest chocolate-colored invitation in­ rium inside the Vatican, and lation, the pilgrims from the received two distinctive invita­ viting the holder to a Papal adjacent to St. Peter's Basilica. Charles Goldberg is an at­ Archdiocese of Denver who tions: Mass the following day at After the invitations were torney with Rothgerber, Appel, journeyed to Rome to bear wit­ 1) A bright red invitation which the new cardinals will printed, the Vatican discovered Powers & Johnson. He and his ness to this unique event could bearing Pope John Paul IPs coat concelebrate Mass with the that over 2,000 admirers of the wife. Honey, joined the Colo­ only anticipate Ae unexpected. of arms on the front inviting the Pope and receive their newly appointed cardinal from rado delegation to witness the Saturday, February 21,1998 holder to join the Pope at the cardinal's rings from the Pon­ Palermo were planning to at­ consistory.

The ArchAiocese of Mliami ana Archhishop John C. Tavalora extend their warmest congratulations to J. Francis Cardinal Stafford on his appointment to the College of Cardinals. 0 God hless you! / Que Dios 1e hendiga! e pou Bond,ye oeni-iv I 14 DENVER CATHOUC REGISTER March 25, 1998 ina I J - - F tw ncis New cardinals continue ancient Church tradition from) their local clergy. HistoricaBy, cardinals They alone elect the hoveseived oslrusted Bishop of Rome. Al­ “Conduct yourself with though th6y may choose fortitude, even to the odvisets to popes any man to be pope, in shedding of your blood. ” practice, he is almost al­ By Kevin Knight ways taken from their From Page 11 Most Catholics know own ranks. that a cardinal outranks But to understand fully church after it was all titles except for the what it means to be a car­ closed for six months pope and that they are as­ dinal, one must know for restoration. He signed to elect new popes. why they wear scarlet. "Receive the red hat," later blessed our Fam­ Few know that the office of bishop is the highest of­ says the pope to each in­ ily Center. fice instituted by Christ ductee, "for you must be The highlight of and even the pope pos­ ready to conduct yourself the trip was having sesses his authority only with fortitude, even to the dinner with the cardi­ because he is a bishop. shedding of your blood." This is no empty cer­ nal, my parents and a So what exactly is a car­ dinal? A cardinal is sim­ emony. Like their prede­ bishop from Poland ply one of the principal cessors, who suffer^ Ro­ who works in the Vati­ clergymen of the city of man persecutions, the car­ can. Most of the Colo­ Rome. In ancient times, as Molly Moore, director of development for the Archdiocese of Denver, and her daughter, dinals may have to suffer rado delegation left on the Church began to orga­ Chelsea, greet Cardinal Stafford following the consistory in Rome. for their Faith. This hap­ Tuesday, but we nize into dioceses and pened to the pope himself parishes, certain parishes priests, but cardinal-dea­ ops of major dioceses in 1981 and happened in stayed until Thursday, in major cities came to be cons and cardinal-bishops worldwide. Lastly, there 1994, when Cardinal so we had additional seen as more important (who oversaw the dio­ the cardinal-deacons — Posadas Ocampo was time to visit with him. than other parishes. These ceses immediately sur­ men like Francis Cardinal gunned down by drug Father Greg Ames, were the "hinge" parishes rounding Rome) as well. Stafford, who hold posi­ traffickers in Guadalajara. pastor, S t Peter, Greeley of each city. Most of these elements tions in the Vatican. Like And of the 22 cardinals The main priests at the remain today, with one cardinal-priests, they also nominated with Cardinal most important parishes major development; in an­ hold titles to various Ro­ Stafford, two must be kept e went on the were esteemed as the cient times, the cardinal man parishes. secret for now, unknown W trip because my hinge priests — or "cardi­ clergymen were usually As in ancient times, the to anyone but the Holy Fa­ wife, Jean, is the nal" priests, from the drawn from the ordinary cardinals remain among ther himself. They names former music director Latin for "hinge." The car­ clergy of Rome. Now, they the most trusted advisers of these two men are held dinal-priests served as are drawn from around "in pectore," in the Pope's at the Cathedral and to the pope. They do so trusted advisers to the the world. both individually, in their heart, because to name therefore worked bishops. Should the Most of the other ele­ posihons as holders of key them publicly would be to closely with Cardinal bishop die, they helped to ments remain unchanged. Church positions and expKjse tt\em to grave dan­ S ta ffo rd . We are a choose his replacement — The threefold structure is coUegially, according to the ger. Knight and Lady of following the old custom still important: regardless 1983 Code of Canon Law, But wherever they are of bishops being elected of his rank in "real life," — whether in a Chinese the Holy Sepulcher "when they are called to­ by the priests of each dio­ in his honorary Roman A sister offers assistance gether deal with questions prison or elsewhere — and we conveyed cese. role, a man becomes a car- to Cardinal Stafford's of major importance." they are now Roman. greetings from other In the Middle Ages, dinal-bishop, cardinal- guests at the consistory. And most importantly, They are Roman because members in Colorado. each city except Rome be­ priest, or cardinal-deacon. they preserve the ancient of their living martyrdom The highlight of gan to drop this system. The six cardinal-bish­ ately behind the pope. custom — reinforced by a and now, imknown even Rome retained a thriving ops, currently headed by the trip for me was the Under the cardinal-bish­ decree of Nicholas II in to them, ttiey are Roman group of cardinal-priests. Cardinal Bemadin Gantin ops are cardinal-priests, 1059 — of bishops being because the Pope has cho­ See Page 16 And not only cardinal- of Benin, rank immedi- who are usually the bish­ elected by (and selected sen them.

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• ACATHOLIC I C ^ u a i ^ i c k n jr\r\0 e ls cmd 3 cKool 1 lilCHARTnES I 1 8 4 3 W . 5 2 n d A v e . g Archdiocese of Denver j X ^ e n v e > > C ^ \ o r t x d o C^ar'^\r\a\ J . j —T>cincis S t a f f o r d March 25. 1998 DENVER CATHOUC REGISTER *| 5

The ArchAiocese o f CAticago

Congratulates Congratulations J- Francis Cardinal Stafford J. Francis Cardinal Stafford

on the occasion o f his elevation ^ o u r Brother Knights and their into the Sacred College of Cardinals. families rejoice upon gour elevation to Cardinal hg our Holg Father. M.ay G o d hless him and the people he will serve as pledge our pragers President o f the Pan tifi cal Council for Laity. and support to gou.

'e thank God on this happg occasion and are honored to call gou a friend and a Brother Knight.

Fraternallg, Francis Cardinal George, Archbishop o f Chicago James Brom, State beputg and Colorado Knights of Columbus

^rayQ rful ^e s f ^IVishes to Francis Cardinal S tafford on his appoinimont to tho College o f Cardinals

The Archdiocese of San Francisco Sends Prayerful Good Wishes to One of the Church’s Newest Cardinals, His Eminence J. Francis Stafford fro m Anthony Cardinal ^evilacqua ‘*Ad Multos Annos and the fa ith fu l o f the Most Reverend William J. Levada Archdiocese of^hiladelphia Archbishop »

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C obrodo delegation reacts to historic event From 1 U.S. ! “Conduct yourself with By Cindy Wooden Sergio Marchi, Cana­ hono fortitude, even to the dian minister for interna­ was ] shedding of your blood." VATICAN CITY tional trade, said, "It is James (CNS) — With hundreds truly a great joy for all of first From Page 14 of their faithful, friends us as Canadians to see one mom and relatives looking on, of Canada's distinguished special Mass he cel­ T a Canadian and two U.S. citizens elevated to the Marg ebrated at the Basilica archbishops joined the family of cardinals." one r of St. Paul. After the College of Cardinals, forg­ At North American brothi Mass, he offered all of ing a new and closer bond College, the U.S. seminary — it' in Rome, hundreds of lay us a wonderful, per­ with Pope John Paul II. matic "The Pope is a very The new cardinal of Chi­ people, priests and nuns sonal tour explaining of Chi warm person, and it is cago, Francis E. George, from the Archdiocese of The new cardinal reacts to being presented a football, lege c the artwork and his­ easy to be enveloped in visits with Cardinal Denver and from Balti­ signed by members of the Super Bowl champion Denver B more — Cardinal Staf­ tory of the Basilica. For his warmth and friendli­ Stafford. Broncos. name me, it was touching, ness," said Cardinal ford's home town — lined less tl oring Cardinal Aloysius up in the auditorium to 10 years" as archbishop. dral of the Immaculate because I grew up in Francis E. George of Chi­ bisho] cago, just an hour after he M. Ambrozic of Toronto. offer their congratulations "We've never had Conception. Rome. 1 enjoyed see­ "that walked up the stairs in Born in Slovenia, he to the new prince of the anyone associated with "I am thrilled for sister ing Cardinal Stafford, front of St. Peter's Basilica moved to Canada when Church. Denver become a cardinal him," she said. "If ever an SI with great pride, to receive his red hat from he was in his late teens. Cardinal Stafford said before," he said. honor was deserved, he being showing this splendid the Pope. A pilgrimage of al­ that in joining the College Loretto Sister Marie deserves it." not cl most 200 people from of Cardinals, "I've been Dolorosa Simones, a re­ Pope John Paul II in­ city of which he is ex­ Cardinal J. Francis "it's ji Stafford, president of the Slovenia traveled to Rome called again to say that cently retired Denver cluded the pilgrims in his tremely knowledge­ Pontifical Council for the for the ceremonies, joining Christ and his Church are teacher, said, "I came be­ speeches and homilies able. My best wishes Laity and former arch­ the 40-member Toronto calling us to witness, even cause I think so much of over the weekend: "Start­ are for him to exercise bishop of Denver, said, "I entourage at the to the point of giving our His Eminence. It only ing today the new cardi­ his strong leadership was facing the Holy Fa­ consistory. Mass and re­ lives." happens once in a lifetime nals will have an even ceptions. One of the first to with the Catholic laity, ther and he had a very — if that — that you know greater need of your spiri­ gentle smUe." At a reception hosted greet the new cardinal someone who becomes a tual suppKJrt; accompany < particularly in the ar­ For the new cardinals, by the Canadian govern­ was Father Bob Reycraft cardinal." them always with your eas of Catholic higher Feb. 21-22 was a weekend ment, which sent a Cabi­ of Guardian Angels Parish Jean Cioffi from Boul­ prayers as you have al­ education. packed with solemn litur­ net minister to Rome for in Denver. He said he der also highlighted the ready done," he said Feb. Claudio Cioffi, gical ceremonies and for­ the consistory. Cardinal traveled to Rome with unique experience of hav­ 21. Ambrozic praised his about 80 others because, Sacred Heart of Mary, Boulder mal receptions. ing known and worked Among the well- All along the way, adopted country for its "it's a great honor for for someone who became wishers gathering at the See Page 18 Slovenians outnumbered openness to all peoples Denver and the archdio­ a cardinal. She was direc­ Canadians at events hon- and all cultures. cese. He was with us for tor of music at the Cathe­ See Next Page

Congratulations Your Eminence

T f May the Lord |l Give You Peace!

goocC wishes and Blessings to “For wherever the brothers may meet... JirchBishop ^Emeritus of

From Page 16 Cardinal George said said. U.S. seminary Feb. 22 to the role of a cardinal, be­ Felician Sisters Lucia honor Cardinal George sides electing a new Skalka and Mary Inez was his brother-in-law, pope, was to be more Moch, who live in a con­ James Cain, who read the closely associated with vent near the cardinal's first reading at the the universal chinch, par­ residence, were among morning's papal Mass. ticularly through serving the first to greet him af­ The cardinal's sister, as a member of various ter the Feb. 22 Mass. Margaret Cain, said no Vatican congregations "1 told him he looks one was surprised her and councils. very good in red," said brother became a cardinal "We are integrated Sister Moch, the head li­ — it's practically auto­ into the Roman Curia as brarian at Chicago's matic for the archbishop advisers," he said. Quigley Seminary. of Chicago to join the Col­ Cardinal George said lege of Cardinals. from his experience at re­ Contributing to this But when he was cent bishops' synods, he -story was Joseph Sinasac in named to Chicago after knows the Pope is a good Rome. less than a year as arch­ listener. Father Anthony McDaid, right, assisted Cardinal Stafford during the consistory. bishop of Portland, Ore., The Pope is not a ty­ "that was a surprise," his rant. My experience with sister said. him is that he is a very She said she thought pastoral man who will being a cardinal would disagree when he thinks not change her brother; it is for the good of the "it's just a little perk." Church or the faith," he

Congratulations to I. Francis Cardinal Stafford on your appointment to the College of Cardinals.

St. lude Parish Lakewood. Colorado

Prayers and good wishes to J. T ra m is Cardinal Stafford on m ur appointment to tl^e College of Cardinals

from Bishop •- Toe) David Brown and the Catf^olic People of Idaho m l 1 8 DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER March 25, 1998 v j . ncis S t a f f o r d Cardinal's former assistant to found Denver parish Msgr. Buelt assisted cardinal during transition to Rome encounters the cardinal “Conduct yourself with Editor's note: When J. more active promotion in had with the laity in the fc«titude, even to the Francis Cardinal Stafford the ministry of the Pope. course of the year I spent shedding of your blood. ” was named president of VS the Pontifical Council for What do you feel are in Rome. The first was a one \ From Page 16 the Laity, Msgr. Edward the primary talents Car­ meeting in Beirut of lay ored Buelt was assigned to as­ dinal Stafford offers the Catholics from through­ tune, 'm really proud of sist him during the tran­ Church? out the Middle East. It or an sition. Msgr. Buelt has Cardinal Stafford of­ was the first time that lay Cardinal Stafford. succt I now been assigned as the fers two important tal­ Catholics from through­ The Church in Rome can 1 founding pastor of the ents. First, the cardinal is out the region had gath­ disto always felt really far new parish in the south­ a man of prayer and of ered together in one place Oi for me and now 1 feel east Denver community deep intellectual insight. to pray and to discuss of Foxfield. Currently at­ In carrying out his minis­ their common role as lay somet very close. The best tions part of the trip was be­ tending a Spanish-lan- try as a cardinal, there­ Catholics. The second in­ guage immersion pro­ fore, he will bring the ca­ stance was of course. open, ing with him when he gram in Mexico, he will pacity, as St. Paul com­ World Youth Day in Paris affecti said his first Mass as a return on April 14 to re­ manded, "to test every last August. Often cardinal in San sume his duties in the spirit." Second, the car­ Negatively, there can we a£ Lorenzo Mission. 1 archdiocese. Msgr. Buelt dinal is able to listen to be no doubt that the cul­ prove tural and social influences friend also enjoyed being at was asked for his reaction those with whom he is Father Edward Buelt, who assisted Cardinal Stafford in of the United States put on the Papal Mass. What to the elevation of J. speaking at any given Francis Cardinal Stafford moment and to consider throughout the world are Rome, will lead the new Foxfield Parish in southeast asham stood out was when in the following interview, them as persons, not sim­ indeed vast. As an Ameri­ suburban Denver. tion w the Pope said, 'appeal conducted by e-mail. ply as pastoral objects. can, Cardinal Stafford cardinal, than the title and my priesthood I have haven' to Mary, Mother of Such a capacity is vital so knows first-hand the honor of being known as yearned for the grace of has. God for world peace.' What was your re­ that the laity and their as­ secular temptations, the and of actually living the working in the pastoral As Fr. Andrew Kemberling sponse upon hearing sociations in the Church "empty promises" of our life of a Christian. Second, ministry alongside my with f Sacred Heart of Mary Boulder about Cardinal Stafford's be respected not simply as culture and society. In I learned that in accord brother priests and with succes: appointment? pastoral objects but as vi­ view of the global influ­ with the will of the Holy the laity. us and Throughout his tal contributors to the ence of these temptations t was a lifetime ex­ Spirit, who bestows gifts Now, I am humbled many i priesthood and episco­ ministry of Jesus and of he can interpret them, on his Church for the to have been asked by perience to see a friend I pacy, he has contributed a the Church. pointing out to the laity in good of the Church, that Archbishop Chaput to be ically cardinal be created. 1 great deal to the life and general, and to the young the ministry of the sim­ the founding pastor of a riage i Having worked with people specifically, which know Cardinal ministry of the Church, plest pastor in the farthest new parish, the first he is cess 0 and he merits this honor. the cardinal in Rome, in "empty promises" lead to Stafford, which made comer of the world is as founding as Archbishop part." it an even better expe­ Honors in the Church what ways does his dead-ends and where the essential, as vital to the life of Denver. It is a great are never given in consid­ "American" Catholic per­ Lord leads to joy and ful­ Ma rience. The highlight of the whole Church as honor to foimd a parish ing thi eration simply of the in­ spective influence the fillment in Himself. that of the supreme pon­ and to collaborate with of the trip was having dividual, but even more way he goes about his had at tiff itself. Neither is more the people in founding a sad ex the opportunity to wit­ so to promote the life and business. Does this offer What insights did important nor to be less new approach for the ness the Mass with the well-being of the Church. him any advantages or you gain from your especia esteemed than the other. evangelization of the many Pope, cardinals, bish­ Archbishop Stafford has challenges? experience(s) in Rome? Catholic people in south­ boomei been honored with mem­ Positively the Catho­ First, from the laity I How do you feel ops, and all the laity. If ern Arapahoe County, in to rec bership in the College of lic laity of the United learned that, as the Pope about returning to north­ the area of Foxfield. Ihave ever heard a call­ needle Cardinals precisely so that States have much to offer says, there is no greater ern Colorado to found The first day of the ing to become a priest, friends the life and wimess of the to the Church and to the title nor more supreme the new parish in life of this new parish is 1 heard it profoundly laity throughout the entire world. honor in the Church, even Foxfield? April 14. I can't wait to we fac( Church might receive a I saw this happen, for greater than that of being For the many years of begin. an old < Continued on Page 22 greater hearing and a example, in two moving the supreme pontiff or a All serves After d bling t< loved 1 orphan learned most in Tre withou tion. On< I I i # , person Francis ing to t( CZ. _S. Bee, The monks of Conception Abbey to me, i that he atul ihc pcapU o^:^x>d' ihc and the faculty, staff and seminarians Eminen of Conception Seminary College dinal St Bishop Richard C. Hanifen of the P and send hearty congratulations of the L My The Diocese of Colorado Springs and prayerful best wishes to extend to raised t( His Eminence, he is a J. Francis Cardinal Stafford Church, our congratulations and Cardinal J. Francis Stafford. found o warmest regards O ff oui^bnaii' io ih c ing to tc on his appointment to the Conception Abbey teacher, expert i College of Cardinals CZoUegC' C^arcUncdf. P.O. Box 501 Conception, Missouri 64433 has bei C oncep^ n Phone: (660)944-2211 m ostly God Bless You! about h( Abbey Web Site: www.msc.net/cabbey friend. ina \ J . f ^ ncis S 'taffo rd March 25. 1998 DENVER CATHOUC REGISTER Q Denver’s Quality Fish Market Friendships endure, Fresh Fish Arrives Doily/ despite shifting tides SEAFOOD LANDING We make • Since 1974 • of fame and fortune Quality Seafood For All Your Whenever some­ Needs Through Lent one we know is hon­ eflection t\ - retirement ored with fame, for- R time, political power, Sheridan 571-19951 or any other kind of success, friendships CRAIG living can easily become BOWMAk distorted. f e r k s i r f e Out of jealousy, we sometimes attach condi­ jy to s io n nice. tions onto that once "Your Eminence." open, unconditional and "Your Most Excellent Vv&iliiTg c r ELsiness Ite3^ 3tic n s , affectionate association. Eminence." Rdnersal Dimers & Private Eferties • Three home-cooked meals Often, and warily too, Or, because I'm re­ everyday we ask our friend to ally bad with names and Rar^pDintrants: S94- 3&72 prove that he is still our titles. I'll probably blurt 1859 York S t., Eaiver, CD 80206 • Paid utilities friend, that he will not out, "How's it going. 303- 394-3672 F a x 303- 333-6332 • Free local transportation put on airs, that he is not Archbishop?" — just as ashamed of his connec­ I did when he was, in­ • Planned activities tion with us because we Qerald O'Halloran CPA deed, Archbishop of • Weekly housekeeping and linen haven't succeeded as he Denver. has. My friend, J. Francis service As we so often do Stafford — not that me­ with failure, we allow dia event draped in scar­ Tax, Accc *n g . • Resident managers success to come between let — remains my friend A See what we mean by “nice?” us and our friends. Too and teacher for one This^ many modem American simple reason: After I friendships so comed- had dropped out of the ically mimic the mar­ Catholic Church, he and riage vows: "until suc­ Msgr. William Jones wel­ ammsa£6i» And easy. cess or failure do us comed me back home part." with the gentle love of a Many of us, includ­ father. Colorado IS You simply reserve your unit now, ing this Catholic, have As a teacher, I appre­ Westec Territory! 111 move in when it’s ready, and pay had at least one such a ciate, too, his abilities as your monthly rent. There are no sad experience. This is a teacher, a defender of Enjoy the peace of knowing your especially painful for so the faith. When we teach­ family & property are protected with leases or bny-ins. 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lockwise from upper left: Cardinal Stafford receives James Baca/ hisC cardinal's ring from Pope DCR photos John Paul II; more than 200,000 people attended the outdoor ceremonies at St. Peter Square; the Holy Father and new cardi­ nals celebrate the Eucharist; Cardinal Stafford, center, is greeted by current cardinals; colorful artwork depicting Christ and St. Peter graced the cover of the Mass booklet.

Warmest Congratulations Congratulations J. Francis Cardinal Stafford to J. Francis CarJinal Stafford

on kis appointment to tKe

Bishop Fabian W. Bruskewitz College of Cardinals for himself and for the from Priests and People of the Tke Sisters of St. Josepk Diocese of Lincoln, of Carondelet We pray fo r God*s blessing on your Nebraska St. Louis Province leadership in the Church. commends and congratulates His Eminence J. Francis Cardinal Stafford Bishop John J. Myers on his appointment and the people of the to the College of Cardinals Diocese o f Peoria C a r id in a I J . P r oncis S ta ffo rd March 25, I 998 DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER 2 1 istoric moment in the life of Church

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lockwise from upper left; Car­ dinal Stafford celebrates Mass atC San Lorenzo Church with priests of the Archdiocese of Denver; the cardinal is received by the press fol­ lowing a reception; Cardinal Stafford in his private chapel, adorned with Southwestern art; Archbishop Chaput and Bishop Tafoya congratulate the cardinal.

Congratulations.

■ Best Wishes ' ' " ---to ; Congratulations Your generous service to the People o f God, Cardinal Stafford, has J^^Francis Cardinal Stafford J. Francis Cardinal been a source ofprofound blessing for ‘ S ' f ^ ’ many. We offer our warm Stafford congratulations on your elevation to :G;,,From ; the College o f Cardinals. The Owners, Staff One of Tennessee *s You have the support o f our prayers in your service as President o f &,EmpJoyees of ^ Favorite Adopted Sons the Pontifical Council for the Laity. From Bishop Paul S. Loverde Bishop Edward U. Kmiec and the People o f the coN sirRUjpTiofcr CO., i n c . Diocese o f Ogdensburg 303-777-7999 and the People of the Diocese Over 35 Years of Performance and Service of Nashville 2 2 DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER March 25. 1998 C a r d ina I J . ) = « ncis C t a f f o r d Reconocer nuestro parentesco espiritual^ un reto Arzobispo em6rito elevado a la “Condua yourself with dignidad de Cardenal fortitude, even to the shedding of your blood. ” Viene de la pig. 11 matrimonio, y en gente From Page 18 raciales, filosoficas y joven y gente mayor nacionales. especialmente en el in Rome. My sense of El reto para el siglo es mundo financiero. vocation has increased precisamente la buena Realmente, el desafio this year - to have the voluntad de reconocer que enfrentamos es el de entender el llamado per­ chance to go to World nuestro parentesco espiritual como blancos y sonal que cada uno tiene Youth Day and the negros... y europeos y en el bautismo — el consistory. I have ap­ americanos, y ricos y llamado al renacimiento plied for the seminary pobres... y reconocerlo y la regeneracion; una for the Archdiocese of com o herm anos y nueva creacion, una nueva vida. Esa es toda Denver. hermanas, creados a imagen y semejanza de la sustancia de la Alan Gallegos Dios. conversacion entre St. Peter, Greeley Este Papa ha Nicodemo y Jesus en el entendido los problemas tercer capitulo de Juan. 've been very fond of de este siglo; ha vivido a Los bautizados han recibido de Dios la the archbishop and traves de ellos. Ha El Cardenal Stafford aseguro que no supo nada sobre su designacidn hasta dos I visionado claramente la mision mantener vivo el dias antes del anuncio oficial it's a great honor for solucion para ellos, que, espiritu de maravillarse y him and for the arch­ por supuesto, es la sobrecogerse ante la en nuestro pais esta de ser amados para que recuerda de esos dfas - diocese. I always felt recuperadon del Concilio creacion. La gracia est^ envejeciendo, y es tan Dios fuera lo suficien- cuil fue el momento m is dificil entrar en anos temente descabellado — conmovedor? that if he were given Vaticano II enraizado en en todas partes, y el amor est^ en todas partes. El como convertirse en suficientemente loco — the red hat, I wanted to la Iglesia como un misterio de comimion. reto es creer esto. Y esto santo. Los dos estan para dar a su unico Hijo La Misa que be there. I think the requiere ir mas alia del relacionados, porque por nosotros? Como pa­ celebramos en St. consistory on Saturday, escepticismo y de la convertirse en santo dre, usted puede Lawrence [en Roma] fue when the Pope gave Cuando estuvimos en metoidologia intelectual y significa... tener una empezar a entender el un momento muy espe­ segunda ingenuidad, misterio del amor de cial. Era una iglesia del the red hat, was mag­ Roma para el critica—sin rechazarla— pero yendo m^s alld de la amar sin astucia, sin Dios. El vino entre siglo once, muy modesta, nificent. I sat next to consistorio, usted hablo un poco sobre como el forma en la que el mundo engano, en el matrimo­ nosotros para decirnos y al mismo tiempo bella '^Cardinal Stafford] at laicado esta llamado a academico nos informa, y nio, en amistades en que nos amaba . en su pequehez. Y en im the banquet and it was recuperar una "segunda movernos hacia una relaciones entre los Esta simplicidad vecindario romano muy real nice to see him ingenuidad." ^Podria disposicion real a jovenes enamorados, sin infantil, esta segunda antiguo, que retrocede a usar el afecto para ma- ingenuidad, es un gran again. I'm glad so explicamos esto? perdonar. No hay los tiempos imperiales, ninguna manera para nipular. drama de libertad —la nosotros de Colorado, many people from Vivimos en un poder probar que el amor Lo que los cristianos libertad de Dios en nosotros de una de las Denver went. It was a mundo muy cinico y de Dios vino a nosotros estan llamados a hacer es amarnos y nuestra metropolis mis nuevas sign of real affection esceptico, y es muy dificil en Jesucristo; es el ver la primacia de Dios libertad en rechazar o de la tierra, y uiudos con and support. conseguir algo distinto a corazon humano el que lo en todo lugar, porque aceptar su amor. nuestras esperanzas y creemos que la nueva, la Msgr. John Anderson, un mundo de trabajo y reconoce a traves de Su visiones del futuro de gracia... Ciencia, mas revolucionaria Un complete con- Colorado... Yo senti algo Cathedral of the Im­ rutina, sospecha y conocimiento — eso no definicion de Dios es tingente de Denver via jo muy sagrado y lleno del maculate Conception resentimiento. Lo vemos en la relacidn entre los nos ensena el amor. amor. ^Creemos realmen­ al consistorio de febrero. misterio de Cristo en esa See Page 24 hombres y mujeres en el Cada vez mas gente te que somos tan dignos ^Que es lo que mis Pasa a la Pigina 24

CONSRA TULA TIONS “7{eaven[y Tather, may ‘Your BCessings Se upon

J. Francis Cardinal Stafford CdfdinaCStafford in fiis worCd-wide service

to edrist 's Cdurcd Prince of the Church as de Brings tde laity io We rejoice with the to tdefuHness o f‘Your Cove, Church of Northern Colorado give dim tde Spirit's consolation anaii flaxclLnaf

at your appointment to the in tde joy qfdis ministry. Jimert ’ on ^ouz ajtjxointmejxt College of Cardinals. t o t ^ 7 A prayer for: <^CLa’iEcl (ZoCHe^E flaixlinaCs Know that our prayers are always J. Francis Cardinal Stafford with you.

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C a r d in a l K e e l e r

AND THE f A r c h d io c e s e OF B a ltim o r e

The People of God extend congratulations to o f J. F r a n c is C a r d in a l The Archdiocese of New Orleans St a ffo r d join me in extending Prayers and Congratulations on his elevation to by the Holy Father HIS EMINENCE to the College of Cardinals J. FRANCIS CARDINAL STAFFORD on the occasion of

V y n iM l i m M I \ ______I • _ \ MAVBS M CAACSl > his elevation to THE COLLEGE OF CARDINALS wcrr vise INI* tA U

+FRANCIS B. SCHULTE OAvuMomri■LL^. '*«4 HIUAHSk Archbishop of New Orleans

CONGRATULATIONS/ Congratulations J. Francis Cardinal Stafford “JA£C MuCtos JAnnos & Best Wishes

THE DENVER AREA JESUITS J. F rancis Cardinal Stafford

Miguel Pro House Community Regis Jesuit High School Community Regis University Community

Sacred Heart Retreat House Community FROM St. Ignatius Loyola Church Community B is h o p D o n a l d P e l o t t e Xavier Jesuit Center Community A N D THE D io c e s e o f G a l l u p N e w M e x ic o 24 DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER March 25. 1998 inisi I J . P ™ nds La Iglesia en Denver ha sido bendecida enormemente Pe B Viene de la pagina 22 el profundo impacto que contim ia siendo todo( celebracion. Butterfly Hill ha tenido contagiosa. Cate< “Condua yourself with en su vida. No solo tengo cartas Emer fortitude, even to the de Denver, sino de todo Suces shedding of your blood. ” Tendrd varies dfas en el mundo, diciendo lo rojo I Denver. ^Hay algun Se que la Arqui- que Denver signified Catol From Page 22 lugar que quiera visitar? diocesis de Denver esta para ellos; algo nuevo E constantemente en sus sobre la Iglesia fue el bin saw an ad in the Reg­ Realmente quiero oraciones, aun cuando recobrado. Fue un en el I ister and I had this salir a visitar ese lugar usted sirve al laicado redescubrimiento. En afuei strong desire to attend lleno de gracia llamado del mundo. ^Cuales son toda nuestra soledad, en mieni Cherry Creek Park e ir a the event for this person sus esperanzas sobre la todo nuestro ser severos, de ci( ese pico en el fondo con gente de aqui? orgullosamente we hold so dear. Cardi­ nombre tan profetico: individualistas, conrr nal Stafford was at my Butterfly Hill. Butterfly C i e r t a descubrimos, pienso, Arzobispo Chaput felicita a su predecesor Buelt husband's funeral, so Hill habla de la transformacion tuvo que eramos uno en Tecnologias y la Persona ^Quisiera agregar algo come he holds a special place metamorfosis en la lugar en la preparacion Cristo. Eso nos dio "Mis naturaleza, y las Humana") es parte de mAs? for my family and me. para 1993, y los esperanza para nuestros sensa mariposas de muchas subsecuentes eventos ninos y nietos en el esto. Denver tiene una He is a very friendly Quiero alentar luegc partes de la region van despues de 1993. Esto nuevo milenio. competencia especial en realmente a la Iglesia de porqi and compassionate per­ ahi para llenar nuestro tuvo que ver con la reno- Por eso, mi las comunicaciones. Es Denver. Ha sido el pre son. He asked me if I paisaje con su belleza. vacion, con el recobrar esperanza es que Denver importante para Denver bendecida enormemente L Nosotros tuvimos esa algo del pasado que era sea capaz de continuar dar liderazgo en la had been to Rome be­ con hombres y mujeres perso metamorfosis de espiritu importante para el acercandose a ese reflexidn sobre el rol que fore, and I said, 'Yes, but talentosos que estAn aviso en el Butterfly Hill el 14 y presente y el futuro. Es recuerdo viviente, a esa estas nuevas tecnologias not for something like buscando de verdad el Audii 15 de agosto de 1993 (Dia como el drama de Jose experiencia vital de fe, tienen en nuestra vida y misterio de Cristo entre distal this.' I enjoyed the two Mundial de la Juventud). (padre adoptivo de que energize a toda la nuestra cultura. nosotros. No estdn lejos Pedn days of events sur­ Lo he visitado varias Jesus) que por una vez Iglesia en 1993. Pienso ^Cdmo puede esto contribuir a hacernos de descubrir esa extrana rounding the con­ veces y solo he uno tiene un sueno o que la renovacidn de la y el f rememorado la venida vision, uno nunca catequesis que ahora mas humanos, que paradoja que es, por sistory. We mainly just significa ser cada vez supuesto, la verdadera este 1 del Santo Padre, he realmente puede estar avanza bajo el liderazgo dignii followed the crowd. mas y mas libres, que sabiduria y el poder de continuado oyendo sus triste de nuevo. Pienso del nuevo Arzobispo, y latint Dolores Payo significa ser mas y mas Dios. palabras para mi per­ que conseguimos una la renovacidn de la estar St. Therese, Aurora sonal y publicamente, asi nueva vision de la educa-cidn catdlica, son amados? La nueva La Iglesia de Denver tecnologia, como esta muy cerca de la el del como la reaccion de la Iglesia; una jovial, los mejores recursos de increi gente joven aiin hoy dia. sabemos, puede ser muy singularidad de Cristo worked with Cardi­ energica, superior a nuestra gente. ylatr Justamente recibi una todas las visones llenas Pienso que este peligrosa creando que fue revelada en su nal Stafford from lalibe I carta de un joven de de esperanza de la Congreso sobre Tec- habitos de dependencia. pasion, m uerte y resurreccion. Rome See Page 26 Colorado hablando sobre Iglesia que ha sido y nologia ("Las Nuevas E

Bishop Wilton D. Gregory and The People of the Diocese of Belleville Archdiocese of Indianapolis The Church in Central and Southern Extend Their Warmest Congratulations to Indiana J. Francis Cardinal Stafford Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. Upon His Elevation to the Archbishop of Indianapolis Sacred College of Cardinals and the People of the Church in Central and Southern Indiana

Send Their Prayers and Heartfelt Congratulations to

His Eminence J. Francis Cardinal Stafford

On the Occasion of His Creation as a Cardinal of the Holy Roman Church

God Bless You and Your Ministry! C a r d \na I vj - ncis StaffoTvJ March 25. 1998 DENVER CATHOUC REGISTER 2 5 Peregrines de Colorado acomponaron al Cardenol Stafford

ROMA — Mientras los Catolicos de 22 nuevos cardenales nombrados, y uno Stafford afirmo que los Catolicos de hoy Papa hablo bievemente en ingles a los todo el mundo observaban la Fiesta de la de los s61o dos de Estados Unidos. Pero deben buscar una "segunda ingenuidad" ciudadanos estadounidenses que llegron Catedra de San Pedro, el Arzobispo con el eco del canto gregoriano en las para encontrar paz en su confusa para las elevaciones del Cardenal Stafford Em^rito de Denver se arrodillo ante el paredes de la plaza y las coloridas sociedad contemporanea. y del Cardenal Francis George de Chi­ Sucesor de Pedro y acepto el sombrero Banderas nacionales ondeando sobre la "El trabajo basico del laicado es cago. rojo de Cardenal de la Santa Iglesia multitud, los peregrinos de Colorado mantener vivo ese espiritu que ha "Los eventos de estos dias pueden Catdlica. presentes afirmaron su gran fuente de recibido en su infancia (en el bautismo), fortalecer su fe y darles una nueva El Cardenal J. Francis Stafford recibio org^ o p>or ser parte de la linica, Iglesia en un mundo basicamente secular y reverencia por la Iglesia", afinno. el birrete escarlata del Papa Juan Pablo II Universal. cinico", afirmo. El lunes siguiente, los peregrinos de en el consitorio del 21 de Febrero, en las "Creo que lo que mas puede Ese espiritu pudo encontrarse en Colorado se reunieron con el Cardenal afueras de la Basilica de San Pedro, conmoverte es rezar una oracion como el Denver durante el Dia Mundial de la Stafford, el Arzobispo Charles Chaput, el mientras unos 200.000 peregrinos —mas "Padrenuestro", y voltear a tu alrededor Juventud en 1993, que el Cardenal Obispo de Pueblo Arthur Tafoya y varios de cien de Colorado— observaban. y ver gente de todas partes del mundo Stafford cree jugo un rol amplio en su sacerdotes de la Arquidiocesis de Den­ "Fue im momenta particularmente diciendola contigo", afirmo Mons. Tho­ nombramiento en el Vaticano. "El laicado ver para una Misa privada en la Iglesia conmovedor", afirmo Mons. Edward mas Dentici, quien es un amigo cercano de Denver ya ha demostrado esa de San Lorenzo en Roma. El Papa Buelt, quien pas6 el ultimo ano en Roma del Cardenal Stafford desde 1957. 'Tii ves sensacion de jovialidad y gozo concedio la pequena, sencilla capilla del como asistente del Cardenal Stafford. una Iglesia Universal. Ves gente de cada primaveral", dice. "Cuando pienso en siglo XII al Pontificio Consejo para los "Mis sentimientos eran tanto una parte del mundo, de todos los distintos Denver, pienso en los jovenes adultos, la Laicos, y sobre la congregacion cuelga sensacidn de aprecdo por el hombre, como colores. Sientes lo que significa ser gente joven, y la gente mayor con ese una cruz de madera que viaja a cada luego una sensacion de orgullo gozoso Catalico. La Iglesia es el pueblo". espiritu de juventud". Jornada Mundial de la Juventud. porque Denver se hallaba en el listado (en "Esto es una declaracion poderosa La agrupacion de Denver, regreso a Durante su homilia, el Cardenal el programa de consistorio)." sobre la Iglesia", dijo Michael Patrick a Plaza de Sm Pedro el 22 de Febrero para Stafford pidio que los nihos presentes se La asamblea era tan grande que el Wolfabuer, de 27 anos, director del la Misa que el Papa Juan Pablo II acercaran al altar. El enfatizo que el fu- fjersonal del Vaticano traslado sin previo ministerio juvenil de San Antonio en Ster­ concelebro con los cardenales turo de la Iglesia esta en las manos y aviso los seis mil asientos del Aula de ling. "Dondequiera que vaya (en Roma) recientemente elevados. Aunque la corazones de la juventud de hoy. Audiencias Pablo VI hacia la plaza, a poca me quedo admirado -la historia, lo que mayor parte de la Misa fue en Italiano, el distanda de la tumba del martirizado San significa ahora, el privilegio que tengo de Pedro. estar aqui y la responsabilidad que 'Tara alabanza de Dios Tcxiopcxleroso nosotros (los catolicos) tenemos de y el honor de la Sede Apostalica, redbe compartir nuestra experiencia de fe con este birrete rojo como un signo de la los demas". dignidad de Cardenal", afirmo el Papa en El 99% de la Iglesia esta integrada por latin tradidonal. "Esto significa que debes el laicado, y como Presidente del estar listo para actuar sin temor, aun con Pontificio Consejo para los Laicos, el el derramamiento de tu sangre, para el Cardenal Stafford sirve tanto como el incremento de la fe Cristiana, para la paz representante del Papa ante el pueblo y la tranquilidad del pueblo de Dios, y por como el representante del pueblo ante el la libertad y la extension de la Semta I^esia Papa. En una entrevista concedida al Romana". North American Pontificial College El Cardenal Stafford fue uno de los seguido al consistorio, el Cardenal

“God bless you for all Bishop David B. Thompson a n d t h e you have done and for People of the Diocese of Charleston offer Congratulations to what lies ahead”. J. Francis Cardinal Stafford Archbishop on his appointment to the James P. Keleher College of Cardinals -4—SgJ—e-

Archdiocese of CONGRATULATIONS to Kansas City in Kansas / . Francis Cardinal Stafford on your appointment to the College of Cardinals. As you continue your faithful ministry to the Church, I extend prayers and support on behalf of the Church in eastern Montana.

Bishop Anthony M. Milone Diocese of Great Falls-Billings 2 6 DENVER CATHOUC REGISTER March 25. 1998 C« tJ m a I J . f ^ ncis S ’fcffforJ Nuevas tecnologfas paro evangelizar America Latina Por Ursula Murua By De alguna forma, los “Conduct yourself with cat61icos en America licj foititude, even to the Latina le llevan la ah( shedding of your blood." delantera a sus hermanos p a i estadounidenses en el i n i From Page 24 empleo de las nuevas p n tecnologias para procla- Jesi 1986 to 1993, and I was mar el Evangelic de wo thrilled for him. I Jesucristo. "Ninguna otra parte del tioi wanted to be there mimdo -a excepcion de h as when he received the Norteamerica- ha sido nei red hat. The highlight mas leceptiva a kis nuevas A ll of the trip, actually, tecnologias", afirma din nol was the keen aware­ Alejandro Bermudez, Co- Director del proximo Per ness of the universal­ Congreso Intemacional pla ity of the Church. You "New Tech '9 8 " a 28. stand in the piazza, celebrarse en Denver del among 100,000 from 26 al 28 de marzo. onl der all over the world and "Latinoamerica tiene el nivel cultural suficiente tan you're watching 20 para entender la impor- nol cardinals representing tancia de las nuevas OV( 13 different nations re­ tecnologfas, asi como el Bei ceive the honor. It was deseo de superar la A ir tior a glorious and grace­ pobreza," afirma Ber­ mudez. "Los latinoa- El Cardenal Stafford paitidpard en el Congreso “Las Nuevas Tacnologfas y la Persona Humana” esta semana. ing ful time. What sticks mericanos ven la ctmexion tec out was the great joy entre el decrediente predo creados en Internet para Latina esH aumentando poderosa influenda que del contexto de la Nueva nor that Cardinal Stafford de la tecnologia infor- proclamar la fe Cat61ica, su influenda en la Iglesia se transmite de imo a otro Evangelizaci6n con- expressed to everyone matica y las ventajas ayudar a las personas en Universal. "La comunidn, hemisferio a traves de vocada por el Papa Juan he saw. He was on his economicas de desairollar la apolog6tica catdlica y solidaridad y espfritu de estas tecnologias. Pablo n", explica. habilidades que permi- feet most of the time procurar avances en la pobreza, fundados en la "Hay una tentacion de "Entre las otras tirin a la gente competir educacidn catdlica", gente latinoamericana se creer que la tecnologia posibOidades que podre- and constantly joyous. con sus similares en las explica. "Ademds se reflejan en el antiguo lema puede reemplazar, de mos tener est4 el He was thankful that naciones altamente pueden ver los silendosos catdlico latinoamericano: alguna manera, el desarroUo de una mayor everyone came and he desarroUadas". pero exitosos esfuerzos 'el mfnimo de estructuras ezfuerzo humano y la co- conciencia sobre la was just thrilled with Bermudez, director por desarrollar software por el mdximo de operacidn con la grada," necesidad de m^s cat6- de la Agenda Cat61ica de the consistory and catdlicos". Espfritu.'" afirma Bermudez. "Este licos versados en Informaciones para De acuerdo a Bermudez considera es un reto para Iglesia en computadon dentro de la with the recognition. America Latina ACI- Bermudez "esto con que las nuevas tecno­ todo el mimdo." Iglesia y la creaddn de un Robert Feeney, Prensa, cm sede en Lima, frecuencia es mds una logfas pueden contribuir a Bermudez cree que el intercambio informal de former secretary of Peru, sostiene que "las iniciativa de laicos cerrar las brechas entre el Congreso New Tech '98 igual a igual que Communications for the tecnologfas comuni- particulares o movi- Norte y el Siu- "primero, puede dar interesantes profundizard la reflexidn Archdiocese of Denver cativas eshbi teniendo un mientos, pero los obispos mejorando el flujo de contribuciones a los sobre c6mo enfrentar de gran impacto en la Iglesia lo ven con gran expec- intercambio cat61icos en Norte y la mejor manera el reto de Catblica en esta regidn". have been teaching tativa y entusiasmo". com unicacional e Sudam^rica. "Una es la las nuevas tecnologfas", "Muchos sitios Asimismo observa informative". Sin em­ posibilidad de uliicar las See Page 28 concluye Bermudez. I electr6-nicos han sido que la Iglesia en America bargo reconoce la nuevas tecnologfas dentro

^^rmest congratulations to J. Francis Canlinal Stafford God’s Blessings on your appointment to tbe College of Cardinals and Best Wishes from

&om M onsi^nor M icliael ^^stei> Adm inistrator, A l l S a in t s P a r is h and tke people of Ood of tke Diocese of Rapid City, Staff & Parishioners Sou tk Dakota 2559 S. Federal Blvd. Rev. James Purfield - Pastor ■--.L

Cai^intal y_J. j^cincis S'taffoi'fll March 25, I 998 DENVER CATHOUC REGISTER 2 7 Church In Latin America already using new technology By Ursula Murua increasing its influence in In some ways, Cati\o- that the NewTech confer­ "Other possibilities the Universal Church. ence will provide an im­ are that there will develop lics in Latin America are "Communion and ahead of their counter­ portant forum that will a greater awareness of the solidarity and the spirit of bring positive outcomes need to create more com­ parts in the United States poverty found in Latin for Ca^olics in North and puter-literate Catholics in in using new technology to American people are re­ South America. "One pos­ the Church, and the cre­ proclaim the Gospel of flected in the old Latin sibility is that the new ation of an informal peer- Jesus Christ. American Catholic motto: communications technolo­ to-peer exchange that will "No other part of the 'the minimum of struc­ gies can be put in the con­ deepen the discussion on world — with tiie exemp­ tures for the maximum of text of the 'New Evangeli­ how to best face the chal­ tion of North America — Cardinal Stafford will cel­ Spirit,"' he said. zation' called for by Pope lenge of new technolo­ has been more receptive to According to Ber­ John Paul 11," he said. ebrate the 12:30 p.m. Mass gies," Bermudez said. new technologies," says "Many web sites on mudez, new technologies Alejandro Bermudez, co­ March 29 at the Cathedral the Internet have been cre­ can close the gap between director of the "New Tech­ of the Immaculate Concep­ ated to proclaim the the North and South, "at nologies and the Human tion. A reception will follow Catholic faith, assist first, by improving the Public invited to Person" conference taking in the John Paul II Center. people in doing flow of communication place in Denver, March 26- apologetics and advancing and information ex­ 28. veloping the skills that will Catholic education," he ex­ change." He recognizes NewTech events "Latin America not allow people to compete plained. "There is also a the powerful influence be­ only has the cultural un­ with their coimterparts in very successful effort to ing spread through new The public is in­ Race St. Panelists will derstanding of the impxjr- developed nations." develop Catholic software. technology. vited to three free, pub­ include Brother Mary tance of emerging tech­ Bermudez, who is the "These advances are fre­ "There is a temptation lic events related to the Aquinas Woodworth, nologies, but the desire to director of ACI Prensa, a quently the irrihative of lay to believe that technology NewTech '98 confer­ O.S.B., founder of overcome poverty," Latin America news individuals or move­ can replace, in some way, ence. They include: nextScribe Studios; Bermudez said. "Latin agency based in Lima, ments, but bishops see human effort and coopera­ Wednesday, March James Bailey, author of Americans see the connec­ Peru, adds that "commu­ them with great expecta­ tion with grace," 25: Archbishop John P. After Thought: The tion between the decreas­ nication technologies are tion and satisfaction," Bermudez said. '"Ilus is a Foley, president of the Computer Challenge ing price of computing having a great impact in Bermudez said. challenge to the Church all Pontifical Council for to Human Intelligence; technologies and eco­ the Catholic Church in this Bermudez also sees the over the world." Social Communica­ Eduardo Regal, direc­ nomic advantages of de- region." Church in Latin America Bermudez believes tions, will speak on tor of VE Multimedios "Annoimcing the Good in Lima, Peru; Carl News to a New Millen­ Raschke, professor of nium: The New Media religious studies; and and the Task of Evange­ Dr. Jeff Rutenbeck, di­ lization," at 8 p.m., rector of DU's Digital Wednesday, March 25, Media Studies pro­ at Regis University's gram. Student Center. Saturday, March 28: Friday, March 27: Archbishop Chaput New technology and will celebrate a Mass religious experts will with cardinals, bishops discuss "D eus Ex and archbishops at­ Machina: The Search for tending the "New God in the Digital Age," Technologies" confer­ at 8 p.m. Friday, March ence in a special Lit­ 27, in the University of urgy at 6 p.m., Satur­ Denver's General day, March 28, at the Classroom Building Cathedral of the Im­ Auditorium, 2040 S. maculate Conception.

Dear Cardinal Stafford:

W e join with your many friends and colleagues in hearty congratulations

upon your elevation to Fr. G r e g o r y K. A m e s a n d t h e ' fa m ily* o f The Cardinal. St. Peter's H istoric Religious You have our best wishes C atholic C hurch IN G r e e l e y , C o l o r a d o and . . . and as the expression Members of Secular Institutes goes... may you go C ongratulate o u r f r ie n d a n d C a r d in a l , J. Francis C ardinal Stafford from strength to of the strength. On t h e o c c a s io n o f h is ele v a tio n t o Archdiocese of Denver THE S a c r e d C o l l e g e o f C a r d in a l s b y H is H o l in e s s say Your friends at the P o p e Jo h n P a u l II “Congratulations” ■% Icam ii Mpiug \b u SHARED MANY HAPPY MEMORIES AT to m St. P e t e r 's> w e a s s u r e y o u o f o u r JDwiMr y lBffa CONSTANT p r a y e r s AND LOVE! J. Francis Cardinal Stafford DENVER. COLORADO l7"i”JirNf'LJS Ji!J.:rr£:cs:°r-^'.-

28 DENVER CATHOUC REGISTER March 25. 1998 C o rio l ina I -f-T^ ncis StaffoTnJ Time for ^second naivety' in qrnical world

From Page 10 This Pope has under­ world of work and rou­ century. It was a sin stood the problems of this tine and suspicion and re­ “Conduct yourself with against the Catholicity of century; he's lived sentment. We see that in fortitude, even to the the Church and the mean­ through them. He clearly the relationship between shedding of your blood. ” ing of communion. This envisions the solution to men and women in mar­ From Page 26 pope has given leader­ them, which, of course, is riage and younger and all my life, and I ship to that rekindling of the recovery in the Sec­ older people, especially h av e n e v e r se e n a the spirit of communion ond Vatican Council, in financial competition. which is rooted in the Really, the challenge consistory. My main that transcends ethnic, ra­ cial, philosophical and Church as a mystery of that we face is to under­ reason for going is that national barriers. communion. stand the personal call I wanted to honor Car­ The challenge for the that each of us has in bap­ dinal Stafford because century is precisely our tism — a call to rebirth 1 think he is a very willingness to acknowl­ When we were in and regeneration; a new Rome for the consistory, creation, a new life. Christ-like priest, and edge our spiritual kinship as whites and blacks ... you talked a little about That's the whole sub­ he has the courage of and Europeans and how the laity is called to stance of the conversation his convictions. He is Americans, and rich and recover a "second between Nicodemus and true to his ideals as a poor ... and to acknowl­ naivety?" Can you ex­ Jesus in the third chapter priest and that is im­ edge our spiritual kinship plain? of John. We live in a very cyni­ The baptized have portant. as brothers and sisters, created in the image and cal and skeptical world, been given the mission by Sister Maria Regis, likeness of God. and it's very difficult to God of keeping alive the Archdiocesan Ecumenical get beyond a closed spirit of wonder and awe and Interfaith Officer Sponsor a Child at a Catholic Mission. It's Affordable! Your opportunity to help a very poor child is much too important to miss. And Christian Foundation before creation. Grace is world informs us, and everywhere, and love is move to a willingness to for Children and Aging (CFCA), an international everywhere. The chal­ really forgive. ... There's Catholic child sponsorship program can show you lenge is to believe that. no way that we can prove the affordable way. And it requires getting that God's love for us has Through CFCA you sponsor a child for the amount beyond the skepticism come to us in Christ you can afford. Ordinarily it takes $20 a month to and the intellectual, criti­ Jesus; it's the human cal methodology — not to heart that recognizes that provide one poor child with the life-changing benefits reject it — but to get be­ through His grace. ... Sci- of sponsorship. But if this is not possible for you, yond [how] the academic See Cardinal Next Page we invite you to sponsor at a level you can afford. CFCA will see to it from other donations and the tireless efforts of our missionary partners that your child receives the same benefits as other sponsored children. Income Tax Preparation Reasonable Fees Your sponsorship pledge helps provide a poor Quality Preparation child at a Catholic mission site with nourishing food, medical care, the chance to go to school and hope for Efficient Service a brighter future. You can literally change a life! Call Now for Appointment & Price And you can be assured your pledge has its Call: Keith Davis greatest impact because our programs are directed by ded icate Catholic missionaries with a long­ 421-0256 standing commitment to the people they serve. 6900 W. 44th Avenue Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033 To help build your relationship, you receive a picture of your child (updated yearly), information about your child's family and country, letters from Little Carina lives in a small moun­ your child and the CFCA newsletter. But most tain town in Honduras. Her mother is important, you'll receive the satisfaction of helping R O m iR A blind and her father abandoned them. a poor child. Ihx rules have changed again! Your concern can make a difference in Please don't miss this opportunity to make a differ­ the lives of children like Carina. ence. Become a sponsor for one poor child today! • Traditional IRAs are deductible from gross iiKome while growing Tax-Deferred and are 100% taxable once withdrawn.

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We had this metamorphosis of the in the new millennium. C ard inal spirit at Butterfly Hill on August 14 and So my hope is that Denver will be able 15 of 1993 [World Youth Day]. I have vis­ to continue to draw upon that living From Preceding Page ited there many times and have alone memory, that vital experience of faith, recalled the Holy Father's coming, his that energized the whole Church in 1993. ence, knowledge — that doesn't teach words to me personally and publicly, I think that the renewal of catechesis now us love. and the reaction of the young people I that is going on under the leadership of More and more of our people in our continue to hear from even today. I just our new archbishop, and the renewal of country are growing older, and it's as got a letter from a young person in Colo­ Catholic education, is drawing upon the difficult to grow old as it is to become a rado speaking of the profovmd impact best resources of our people. saint. The two are related, because to that Butterfly Hill had upon her life. I think this technology conference be a saint means to ... have a second ["The New Technologies and the Human naivety, to love without guile, without Person"] is part of that. Denver has a deceit, in marriage, in friendships in re­ I know the Archdiocese of Denver special competence in communication. lationships between young lovers, not is constantly in your prayers, even as It's important for Denver to give lead­ using affection in a manipulative way. you serve the laity of the world. What ership in reflecting upon the role that this What Christians are called to do is to see are your hopes for the people here? new technology has in our life and in our the primacy of God everywhere, because culture. How does it contribute to our we believe the new, most revolutionary Something transforming took place in becoming more human, which means definition of God is love. Do we really preparation for 1993, and the subsequent becoming more and more free, which believe we are so lovable that God was events after 1993. It dealt with renewal, means to become more and more lov­ mad enough — insane enough — to give with recovering something of the past ing? The new technology, as we know, His only Son for us? As a father, you can perial times, we from Colorado, from that was important for the present and can be very dangerous in creating hab­ begin to stand before that mystery of one of the newest metropolises of the the future. It's like Joseph's [foster father its of dependency. God's love. He came among us to say earth, and united with our hopes and of Jesus] drama that once one has a that He loved us. visions of the future of Colorado. ... I dream or vision, one never really be­ This childlike simplicity, this second sensed something very holy and filled comes sad again. 1 think that we caught Is there anything else you want to naivety, it's a great drama of freedom — with the mystery of Christ at that cel­ sight of a new vision of Church: a youth­ add? God's freedom in loving us, and our ebration. ful, energetic, above all hope-filled vi­ I want to really encourage the Church freedom in rejecting or accepting His sion of Church that has been contagious of Denver. It has been blessed with enor­ love. and continues to be. mously gifted men and women who are You have several days here in Den­ 1 not only have letters from Denver, truly searching out the mystery of Christ There was quite a contingent from ver. Is there any one place you want to but from all over the world, saying what among us. They're not far from discov­ Denver who flew out to the February visit? Denver meant to them; something new ering that strange paradox, that, of consistory. What will you remember I really do want to get out to visit that about the Church was recovered. It was course, is truly the wisdom and power most about those days — was there one very grace-filled place called Cherry a rediscovery. In all of our loneliness, in of God. [The Church of Denver is] very most poignant moment? Creek Park and to get to that beautifully all of our being sharply, proudly indi­ close to the uniqueness of Christ that was The Mass that we celebrated at St. named hill in the background that was vidualistic, we discovered, I think, that revealed in His passion, death and res­ Lawrence [in Rome] was a very special so prophetic: Butterfly Hill. Butterfly we were one in Christ. That gave us hope urrection. time. 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U Saint Mary Magdalene Beloved Friend of Christ The Saint for Our Time Bishop Thomas G. Doran and all She is the Lord's first great conversion, the supreme example of His forgiveness. The sinner who anointed His feet with tears and the Catholic Faithful of the Diocese of fragrant ointment. Who wept at the foot of the Cross for her sins and ours. The chosen one to first see and speak with the risen Lord and made the Messenger of the Good News. St. Mary This M f picture in full color and gold, Rockford offer heartfelt prayers and Magdalene is the symbol of love that conquers all things. Next blessed in France, is our gift, to you. to the blessed Mother, she is the woman closest to Christ. A beautiful model for those who love Jesus, and for those dc r sincere best wishes on the occasion of lost in sin. And a powerful friend to help you reach His i Society of Saint Mary Magdalene Loving Heart. Her destiny is forever linked to ours. Buried ' 352, Fountain Inn, S.C. 29644 the elevation of Archbishop J. Francis in France,her remains are in the care of the Dominican Prov- j Please send me Free your holy card and brochure ince ofTbulouse. You are invited to send for a free brochure and enter my petition in your Week of Masses. and a holy picture blessed with her relics. Also, please share Stafford to the rank of Cardinal of the in our W e ^ of Masses for new friends (May 24 - 30) by the Name. Dominican Fathers, for Conversions, Forgiveness, Return Address. to Saeraments, Peace o f body ond mind, also, return to Holy Roman Catholic Church. Gotffe Commandments, the One and Only Cure for I City/State/Zip. the evils of today. Kindly write your petition on coupon. ^ My Petition — 30 DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER March 25. 1998 C a r J \na IJ.P pc ncis St. Peter's Square Mass; Consistory enthralls Coloradans C Frt From Page 13 nifying their new responsibili­ Thousands of people streamed ties. With the admission of through the Loggias barely no­ Archbishop Emeritus from American cardinals Stafford ticing these 400 to- 500-year Denver, J. Francis Stafford, who and George to the Sacred Col­ treasures as they patiently is currently president of the lege, there are now 11 cardinals waited the opportunity to per­ Pontifical Council of the Laity from the Church in the United sonally greet each of the new and is headquartered in Rome, States who are College mem­ cardinals. and Archbishop Francis Eu­ bers, eight of whom are in ac­ While the receptions were gene George, archbishop of tive ministry in the United scheduled from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., Chicago. States. the cardinal who was the last Several of the new cardi­ In addition, several other to leave was Cardinal Stafford nals come from Italy and oth­ priests and religious from the who visited graciously with ers come from Toronto, Taiwan, Archdiocese of Denver jour­ each well-wisher for as long as Mexico, Tanzania, France, Bra­ neyed to Rome for the event in­ each wished. And, ever so gra­ zil, Austria and Spain. Two of cluding Fathers Michael Glenn, cious, Cardinal Stafford who the 22 newly appointed cardi­ James Moreno, James Fox, had been greeting well-wishers nals have not yet been identi­ Isaac "Bud" Raney, Greg Ames, all afternoon at the North fied publicly (and probably do Thomas Fryar, Andrew American College and during not know themselves of their Kemberling, Philip Meredith, the late afternoon and early appointment to the Sacred Col­ Robert Reycraft, Larry Solan, evening at the Vatican Palace, lege of Cardinals) to protect Deacon Jack Sutton and Sisters continued with his indefati­ their own safety. The program Maria Dolorosa Simones, gable spirit and grace by bid­ contains magnificent reproduc­ Maria Regis and Ann Goggin. ding a personal thanks and tions of certain Vatican art trea­ Following the consistory, buena sera to each of the Pal­ surers. the North American College in ace and Swiss Guards he Archbishop Charles Rome honored its distin­ passed. Chaput, Bishop Arthur Tafoya guished alumnus. Cardinal J. Sunday, February 22 and several monsignors from Francis Stafford, with a recep­ With the wave of a brown Denver—Anderson, Dentici, tion at the North American ticket, the Colorado pilgrims (Raymond) Jones, Nickless, College campus high atop the were provided seats close to Hoffmann and Buelt (who ac­ Jeniculum Hill just a few blocks the outdoor altar in St. Peter's tually traveled from Cuerna­ from St. Peter's Basilica. Other Square to attend this Papal vaca, Mexico) were seated on North American College Mass. Immediately to the left the outdoor sanctuary bearing alumni present at Cardinal of the altar were the families of witness as Denver's arch­ Stafford's reception were Mon­ the new cardinals and to the bishop emeritus was welcomed signors Edward Buelt, Walker right of the altar were Vatican into the College of Cardinals. Nickless, Edward Hoffmann diplomats and their families. Father Anthony McDaid, and Father Michael Glerm. Upon entrance to this outdoor former judicial vicar of the To demonstrate the high Mass, each person again re­ Cardinal Stafford delivers the homily at San Lorenzo Church Archdiocese of Denver who honor accorded to the newest ceived a specially designed and during his first Mass as a cardinal. currently works in the Vatican cardinals. Pope John Paul II or­ created 60-page hymnal with at the Congregation for the dered that the papal reception full colored reproductions of Clergy, served as Cardinal for each of the 22 newly in­ important Vatican art treasur­ concelebrated Mass with his 22 Catholics to address the Mass Stafford's chaplain and master ducted cardinals be held in the ers. new appointees to the College in their own tongue. People of ceremonies for the four his­ Raphael Loggias, which are lo­ The Pope and his of Cardinals. During this Mass, speaking Swahili, Polish, Chi­ toric days. cated within the apostolic pal­ concelebrants (the new cardi­ the Pope summoned each new nese, French, English and Ital­ At the conclusion of the ace and are rarely accessible to nals) were readily visible. cardinal and presented him ian each delivered a reading. ex ceremony, the Pope first placed the general public. These Log­ Mass in St. Peter's Square with the ring signifying their By the conclusion of the Mass, a vibrantly red zucchetto and gias were decorated by began promptly at 10 a.m. un­ office. the Pope approached the sa­ then an equally resplendent Raphael and his pupils featur­ der cool, blue skies. Over Stressing the universality cred altar and lead the Eucha- three-pointed biretta upon the ing priceless frescoes from the 250,000 participated in awe of the Catholic Church, the See Next Page head of each new cardinal sig­ Old and New Testaments. while Pope John Paul II Pope invited representative

M Congratulations Congratulations J, Francis . ay the and Prayerful Support Cardinal Stajford spirit of the Lord to you be upon you as Cardinal J. Francis Stafford you proclaim the message of til Sistm of M«rcy of the. Jesus Christ to H« dc la M bericordia do las, all people. “Serving God’s People

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C a r d \r\a I J . P r cincis S t a f f o r d March 25, i 998 DENVER CATHOUC REGISTER 3 1 plete without a tour of the ment and were left know­ Delegation Vatican Museum and par­ ing the Church is in ca­ ticularly the Sistine pable hands with the ad­ From Preceding Page Chapel. Tour guides ap­ mission of Cardinal ristic Service personally pear never to tire of the Stafford in the Sacred delivering the sacraments re-telling of the story be­ College of Cardinals. The to many members of the hind the latest revitaliza­ sounds of both reverence families of each of the tion of the chapel. Until and good cheer resonated new cardinals, including the latest restoration was in each person's ears as Cardinal Stafford's fam­ complete, it was not they bid farewell to this ily members from Balti­ known that the Day of cardinal emeritus of Den­ more. the Last Judgment, ver. Immediately follow­ Michelangelo's 40' x 50' ing the Mass, Cardinal masterpiece, had a re­ Stafford hosted a recep­ splendent lapis (deep tion for all his relatives, blue) background. extended family and Catching the first Cardinal Stafford joins friends at the Paul VI Hall glimpse of the recently Charles and Honey which serves as the site renovated Sistine Chapel Goldberg following a now, the vividness of the for the weekly papal au­ reception at the Vatican. diences. Among the first colors literally take your to arrive to offer their breath away. The three di­ good wishes to Cardinal mensional aspects of Stafford were fellow Michelangelo's figures American Cardinals are stunning. Small, in­ Keeler (Baltimore), Law significant portions of (Boston), and O'Connor Michelangelo's master­ (New York). The hall was piece atop the Sistine filled with a large contin­ Chapel wall remain black gent of the cardinal's to illustrate how dark the friends from all locales unrestored portions of Congratulations where he served the the paintings were prior Church in the United to the current restorative States: Baltimore, where efforts. he served as a parish The highlight of day priest; Memphis, where was dinner at Cardinal he served as bishop; and Stafford's Roman resi­ to his Eminence of course, Colorado. dence at the Piazza San Monday, February 23 Calisto, one of the Cardinal Stafford ar­ Vatican's extraterritorial ranged special tours of locations in Rome, lo­ the Uffici Scavi reputed cated some distance from to be the best tour in St. Peter's Basilica. Gra­ Rome. In 1939, when Eu­ ciously opening his home Francis rope was engulfed in Na­ to his Denver parishio­ zism and was on the ners, it is readily appar­ brink of World War II, ent that Denver remains Pope Pius XII secretly au­ a vital part of the thorized archaeological cardinal's life. excavations beneath the Many of James Baca's master photo works Cardinal Stafford pavement of the Vatican grottoes, the tombs of the adorn his residential popes. This research pro­ walls — the St. Catherine duced the successful dis­ Chapel at St. Malo in covery of what is be­ Allenspark and photos of lieved to be the tomb of religious figures found in St. Peter. This tomb has the Cathedral in Denver. and your been identified with sci­ In Cardinal Stafford's pri­ entific precision and is vate chapel within his located directly beneath residence, one is immedi­ the papal altar, in direct ately struck by the icons line with Bernini's and religious art so canopy and the cupola of prevalent in Hispanic appointment to the the church. Excavations churches throughout were completed in 1951 Colorado and the south­ and have been open to western part of the the general public for United States. many years. The tours are Cardinal Stafford ap­ led by many priests and peared relaxed, happy seminarians who have a and comfortable chatting College of Cardinals. thirst for the secrets bur­ with animaHon and eas­ ied within these ancient ily alternating between structures. English and Italian. At 7:30 p.m. the en­ Again, the cardinal's hos­ tire lay and ministerial pitality was abundantly group from Denver gath­ evident. ered to pay tribute to Holy cards with per­ their new cardinal at a sonal messages were pre­ dinner at the Hotel sented to his guests; in Michelangelo. Cardinal addition, each guest was Stafford greeted all the afforded the opportunity guests and made sure ev­ to be blessed by, and pho­ eryone had a specially tographed with, their car­ KONIA blessed rosary replete dinal. with the papal coat of Upon deparhng from Cardinal Stafford's resi­ arms on the case. A CREDIT UNION FOR ALL CATHOLICS Tuesday, February 24 dence, each pilgrim was No trip to Rome to­ clearly filled with pride at day can possibly be com­ their cardinal's achieve­

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SECULAR INSTITUTE CISTERCIANS OF THE STRICT BENEDICTINE SISTERS (O.S.B.) Benet Hill Monastery OF THE MISSIONARIES OF THE OBSERVANCE (TRAPPISTS) (O.C.S.O.) Contact: Sister Mary John Thomas, O.S.B. KINGSHIP OF CHRIST (S.I.M.) Abbot Rt. Rev. Joseph Boyle, O.C.S.O. 1940 S. Cherry St.; Denver, CO 80222 Contact: Sr. Sharon Ford (303) 715-3239 St. Benedict Monastery; 1012 Monastery Rd. (303) 756-7349 (719) 633-0655 Snowmass, CO 81654; (970) 927-3311 THE FRANCISCANS CONGREGATION OF (The Order of Friars Minor) CHRISTIAN BROTHERS (F.S.C.) THE SRS. OF ST. JOSEPH Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe Bro. Bernard Kinneavy; Mullen High School BRENTWOOD, N.Y. (C.S.J.) Vocation Office - San Antonio Friary 3601 S. Lowell Blvd.; Denver,-CO 80236 1350 Lakeview Road S.W.; Albuquerque, (303) 761-1398 Contact Sr. Maria Regis Kilkenny, C.S.J. 1795 S. Williams St.; Denver, CO 80210 New Mexico 87105 (505) 877-1204 Fr. Larry Schreiber, O.F.M ., We minister to and with the (303) 778-7657 Navajo, Puebio & Hispanic people of the southwest, DOMINICAN FATHERS (O.R) particularly in New Mexico, Arizona & Colorado Priory; Prior: Rev. Dennis R. Zusy, O.P. 3005 West 29th Ave.; Denver, CO 80211 DISCALCED CARMELITES (O.C.D.) FRANCISCAN SISTERS (303) 455-3614 Prioress: Mother Judith Hartford, O.C.D. OF PENANCE AND CHRISTIAN 6138 S. Gallup St.; Littleton CO 80120 (303) 798-4176 CHARITY (O.S.F.) FRANCISCAN FATHERS / HOLY Provincial: Sr. Gloria Shuffer, O.S.F. NAME PROVINCE (O.F.M.) Or Sr. Regina Boyle; 2851 W. 52nd Ave.; DOMINICAN SISTERS OF HOPE (O.P.) Contact Rev. Joseph Ganssie, O.F.M. Denver, CO 80221; (303) 458-6270 Contact Sister Marie Therese, O.P. 4165 Eaton St.; Denver, CO 80212 2501 Gaylord St.; Denver, CO 80205 (303) 424-1531 FRANCISCAN SISTERS (303) 322-1413 OF PERPETUAL ADORATION THE MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF Western Region- Contact Vocation Director LITTLE SISTER OF THE POOR (LS.P.) 4624 E. Jamieson Rd.; Spokane, WA 99223 ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE (THE Superior: Sister Patricia Friel (509) 448-0674 Or, contact Sr. Agnes PAULIST FATHERS) (C.S.P.) 3629 W. 29th Ave.; Denver, CO 80211 Hafner (303) 423-1434 Contact Rev. George Fitzgerald, C.S.P. (303) 433-7221 904 14th Street; Boulder, CO 80302 DENVER SERVANTS OF MARY (303) 443-8383 SISTERS OF THE (SERVITE FRIARS) NEW COVENANT (S.N.C.) Holy Trinity Parish, Our Lady of Visitation BENEDICTINE NUNS (O.S.B.) Provincial: Sister Angeline Bukowiecki, S.N.C. Mission, Our Lady of Assumption Abbess: Mother Maria Thomas Beil, O.S.B. 10620 Livingston Dr.; Northglenn, CO 80234 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Abbey of St. Walburga; 32109 N. U.S. . (303) 451-8677 Highway 287; Virginia Dale, CO 80536 REUGIOUS OF THE CENACLE (r.c.) (970) 472-0612 Contact: Sr. Faith Hansen, r.c. SAINT LAWRENCE P.O. BOX 5874, Steamboat Springs 80477 (970) 870-0795 MISSIONARIES OF THE SACRED KOREAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Father Constantine Bae, Vincent Chung, HEART OF JESUS (M.S.C.) Sister Elizabeth Kim, Sister Augustina Lee Coordinator- Sr. Bernadette Casciano, 4310 S. Pitkin St.; Aurora, CO 80015 M .S.C .; Mother Cabrini Shrine; 20189 Cabrini (303) 617-7555 Blvd., Golden, CO 80401; (303) 526-0758 THE BENEDICTINE MISSIONARIES OF CHARITY (M.C.) PRIESTS & THE BROTHERS Superior Sr. M. Shanti Prabha-Bara, M.C. OF HOLY CROSS ABBEY Seton House; 1840 Grant St., Denver 80203 In Canon City, together with (303) 860-8040 SACRED HEART FRANCISCAN FRIARS (O.F.M.) OF MARY PARISH Casa Juan Diego, Contact Rev. Charlie in Boulder, offer congratulations & prayers. Martinez, O.F.M.; 2924 W. 43rd Ave. Denver, CO 80211; (303) 561-1474 May the Spirit of the Lord LORETTO COMMUNITY SISTERS & CO-MEMBERS be upon you as you proclaim I cam* 90 iKat tK«y lilit anJ hava H moi* aWnJanlly.” Contact Maryann Cunningham, S.L. the messaoe of Jesus Christ 300 E. Hampden #400, Englewood, Colorado 80110; (303) 783-0450 to all people. March 25, 1998 DENVER CATHOUC REGISTER 3 3

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Arvada Steamboat Springs SHRINE OF ST. ANNE HOLY NAME Students at Shrine of St. Anne Grade School are PfifusH Ne\f/s Father Jim Farrell, 76, a retired priest from the Dio­ ra isin g money to help fellow students at a struggling cese of Providence, R. I., spent the last two weeks in s c h o o l in Africa through a program sponsored by News FnoHm Plains Steamboat, enjoying the Colorado ski life and assist­ L a lm b a , an international relief agency. Kindergartners ing at Holy Name Parish. He began skiing 34 years h a d a "Hop a Thon" and raised $4,000, which is 5 0 ago at the age of 42. "It has been fabulous, although TO THE W ejTEEW p e rc e n t of the annual budget for the African school. S u > K ■ ■ ■ I've had a bit of an altitude problem," said Father E a c h grade is doing a different fund-raiser for the Farrell. p ro je ct. "This fund-raising pro^am will allow the stu­ Father George Schroeder, pastor of Holy Name, d en ts in Africa to continue their education for another said he enjoys having priests visit from other parts of y e a r," said Lirme Bueche, administrative assistant for the country. "It's a great exchange, because they stay L a lm b a . "In most cases, these African schools would with us and can take one or two Masses, giving our clo se for lack of funds." Hugh Downey, a deacon a t parishioners a chance to experience other priests," said S h rin e of St. Aime Parish, and his wife, Marty, are the m Father Schroeder. Father Farrell will spend the next fo u n d e r s of Lalmba. To donate to the program, call seven weeks helping Father Lawrence Solan, pastor of C a n d y Free at St. Anne School at 422-1800, or Lalmba, St. Mary Church in Aspen. at 420-1810. f s "Aspen really surprised me — it's quite a town," Father Farrell said. "I looked at Ajax and I thought, Thornton boy, I would have loved to have skied it back when I HOLY CROSS t f : vwUMill first started skiing and I had unlimited courage and On their retreat. Holy Cross parish staff con­ no form. With two heart attacks and a bypass, you're a s tru c te d a quilt of the millermium. TTie squares reflect bit more careful." so m e of the themes the bishops of the Catholic Church [ i l ^ f t h a v e identified for the three years anticipating the Year Rifle 2 0 0 0 . The staff framed the quilt and hung it in the so­ ST. MARY Father Tom Coyte, pastor of Holy Cross Church, stands cial hall. "We had a lot of fun and helped each other Father David Knight led a bilingual mission for with ideas and ironing and gluing, since most of us with Sister Betty Voss; Deacon Russell Halpine and his St. Mary Parish in Rifle, St. Brendan Parish in Para­ h ad never made a quilt before," said parishioner Pat wife, Pat; Deacon Tim Ritchey and his wife, Rory Ann; chute and Sacred Heart Parish in Silt. Titled "Job De­ H a lp in e . The quilt went on tour March 21 to the Sis­ Shar Wolf; Jackie Stanley and Ruby Gallegos with the scription of a Christian," the presentation focused on ters of Charity western region meeting in northern Cali­ millennium quilt. the challenges of living the baptismal community. "We fo rn ia . were very pleased with the response of the parishio­ ners, not just the numbers," said Franciscan Sister FOOTHILLS did it so parishioners could visualize who these people Clare Abler, director of religious education and Chris­ are," said Kris Schopfer, administrative secretary. This tian initiation. Father Knight offered three evening ses­ week, the parish highlighted Marcia J. Parks, who was sions at St. Mary Parish, which he repeated in Spanish Evergreen bom and raised in Detroit. Married to Ed Boreczky each evening. On Sunday, he celebrated five masses CHRIST THE KING for 19 years, she had been attending Our Lady of the between the three parishes and spoke to a gathering of Christ the King Church parishioner Marie Pines for two years and decided last year to become a 45 youth. Father Knight is the author of 35 books. Hanzlick, 80, received the Senior Hero Volunteer member. "As a result, my faith in God has grown, and Award on March 11 from the Senior Resource Center 1 wish to fully participate in the Church and commu­ in Golden. The award is presented to 10 individuals in nity," she said. Jefferson Coimty who have served their commimity for 20 years and made significant contributions. The program was held at the Jefferson County fairgrounds. NORTHERN Sail on Holland America’s MS Westerdam Hanzlick is a Eucharistic minister and takes commun­ (the ship used for filming “Out To Sea”) ion to shut-ins at Life Care in Evergreen, where she Greeley 7 days in the Eastern Caribbean departing Ft. Lauderdale resides. At Christ the King Church, she is a greeter on ST. PETER November 14 - November 21,1998 Sunday and belongs to the Sunshine Club, where she After a stewardship lesson last fall, students in the Fee as low as $1290 (dbl occ.) Fee all inclusive including tips!! bakes cirmamon rolls and "anything else fun." She St. Peter Parish religious education program, from pre­ RSVP Now for dining preference and cabin selection. volunteers for the social director at the Senior Resource school through fifth grade, began tithing their allow­ Refer to ID#SOS1750 for upgrades and shipboard credits. Center and helps distribute mail. Hanzlick still drives ances to donate to St. Peter Church's renovation. The Sponsored by Senior One Source; her car and delivers Meals on Wheels Mondays and classes earned enough to purchase two cornerstones Rosemary Jarrell 303-456-9322 Fridays and serves meals at Life Care on Tuesdays. "I at $100 each. Throughout Lent, the students have been Travel Coordinated by CruiseOne: try to do something every day," Hanzlick said. "It donating part of their allowances to the Rice Bowl pro­ Connie Steinkamp 303-423-3840; 800-432-7955 sounds like a lot, but I try to do something every day." gram. Already, the 367 students in the program have collected more than $100. "It's lots of pennies and nick­ Conifer els from their allowances, not checks from parents, OUR LADY OF THE PINES said Lori Frank, director of religious education for St. St. Vincent De Paul Our Lady of the Pines Parish recently started an Peter Parish. "I know it's taught them that they are "RCIA - Getting to Know the Elect," section in their very vital to our community, and it's shown them the Thrift Store parish bulletin to introduce the RCIA program. "We importance of giving themselves to Jesus." C lothing, Household Item s, SLATTERY IS.O .S. NURSING I Furniture and m uch m ore! S E R V IC E The Catholic Store fi COMPANY HIRING Offering the Finest Selection of Bibles, I Selected items every day! Books and Gifts for the Entire Family Mpchuteal Contiaetora NURSING HOMES S HOSPITALS PLUMBING ModSurg, CA L ie i 50 % Discount Critical Cars I Senior's day every Wednesday! HEATING APsds MR CMDm0IIHI6 Volunteers needed. RN ’S , LPN ’s , Clean & useable donations Drain and Sawar CNA’s appreciated. Large item pickup available. Ctaaning I* FuH A part tbna STORE 24-HOUR I* Compatitlva pay Hours: M-F: 10am - 6pm • SAT: 10am - 5pm North Store South Store I* 4 0 1Kplaii,haaltli SUN: 11am -4pm* Closed Holidays Robart F. 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By Lisa Benoit cause here is really where which has been used in shop on spontaneous Youth for the Third Mil- more than 20 dioceses in prayer." Training consists During Holy Week, lennivun was bom during North America as well as of an orientation on evan­ Youth in the Archdiocese World Youth Day, 1993," the Bahamas, M exico C ity gelization as well as show­ K of Denver from a number said Steve Lee, director of and London, youth will be ing scenarios, which h missions for the YTM ' i C - ' of parishes will evangelize trained to go out into their demonstrate how to an­ d door-to-door in neighbor­ headquarters in Washing­ community and evange­ swer common questions. a hoods throughout Den­ ton D.C. "We've been lize with an experienced The youth will divide the ver. The groups will work around since 1995 as a re­ leader. Currently, youth P parish and visit every ## ■ tl under the guidance of sult of the Holy Father's from Good Shepherd Par­ house in the vicinity. Youth for the Third Mil­ inspiration. We knew we ish, St. Thomas More in "We're not converting lennium (YTM) an inter­ wanted to go back to the Englewood and Sts. Peter everyone to Catholicism," ir birthplace [WYD '93] and national group of 16-30 and Paul Parish in Wheat Lee said. "We really want The door-to-door campaign was founded at World Youth K year old lay missionaries what better way than to Ridge will participate in to bring the people who Day in Denver. ir answering Pope John Paul go back during Holy the program. have fallen away back to le them through the parish. workshop, call your local IPs call to the "new evan­ Week in the year of the "We have a prayer ap­ the faith." ei Holy Spirit." "As the Holy Father said, parish youth director or gelization." proach," Lee explained. The youth will invite ei 'faith is strengthened Denver YTM missions di­ "We chose Denver be­ Through a program "We knock on the door people they encoimter to ic and offer to pray with the attend Holy Week events when it is given to oth­ rectors Chris Arenal or people we encoimter. We in the parish and explain ers,"' Lee said. Joann Langlinais at 825- To attend the March 28 1816 for information. D enver C enter A ttractions give the youth a work­ programs available to F, The Broadway show division of The Denver Center for the Performing Arts Randy Weeks. Executive Director is Annual Serra Salute to honor Father Mercian O'Meara, beloved local priest Si C le v e la n d P Son Jose ' ' A hit*** From Page 8 served since that time. number of young women Salute is $60 per person Jc B a lle t t h e s e There are currently are in formation or dis­ (50 percent tax deduct­ b) He served as semi­ 37 seminarians studying p resents c a n c e l ' s cernment to become sis­ ible). For information, C nary administrator and for the priesthood for the ROCK'*" ters. call Marty Hoskins, at —San Francisco I professor at Conception archdiocese, which in­ The cost of the Serra (303) 423-0680. Chronicle Seminary in Conception, cludes five candidates Mo., from 1959-69, and taking part in the Spiri­ First graduates complete formation as abbot at St. Pius Ab­ tuality Year and 16 bey in Pevely, Mo., from young men with the program for Western Slope parishes 1969-77. Father O'Meara Neo-catechumenal way was incardinated in the studying at the From Page 8 growth and experience will Archdiocese of Denver Redemptoris Mater The program is now help," said Chris Steuben, in 1980, where he has House of Formation. A training 16 lay ministers in a volunteer at St. Stephen Spanish. Church in Glenwood Commissioned were; Springs who was commis­ Barbara Fritsche, Howard sioned at the ceremony. I A n invitation to attend the 19th A n n u a l Hanson, Mitzi Hanson, Jo­ choreographed to } Steuben said the e\ seph Kochera, Rita actual Ehns Presley monthly formation class to recordings, featuring Kochera, Barbara Kollen- led by Sister Faith Hansen ar costumes by kark, Miguel Pena, will help her teach adult renowned designer Cl I F air Maricarmen Robbins, education classes. Bob MockieT Joanna Schaffher, Christine For information on the ru Steuben and Consuelo lay ministry formation pro­ di Valdez. Directed and Choreographed by Special Musical Arrangement by April 18th through gram on the Western Slope, b( Dennis Mahat William Ross "I think it was an ex­ call St. Patrick Church in m cellent program, especially Danced to the Original Master April 26, 1998 Mintum, (970) 827-5784. fe Scenery and Costumes by Recordings by the academics — just the Pi Bob MacMe Elvis Presley I Free Health Education I and Screenings } QUT Wiru TUB frOTLtS TWO WEEKS ONLY! I Blood Chemistry Analysis AikdBNGo Q vir^nsT APRIL 7-19 • BUELL THEATRE I $25 ^ Do not eat 12 hours before having blood drowrv take i preserved medications, diabetics should rot fast. I drink lots ot water. \i I Prostate Specific Antigen I (PSA) Through the Blood Chemistry $15

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C ontemplative Outreach of Colorado contemporary society. Her work^iop wiU welcomes back foimder Thomas T he cost is $60 and pre-regis­ explore the c ^ and applicaticm of prayer Keating as keynote speaker for the 5th tration is recommended. For practices as tools for the journey. A n n u a l Contemplative Conference. A Bruce Gardiner, will explore the d ay -lo n g event set for Saturday, April 18, reservations, call (303) 698-7729 Great Commandment— through the me- at St. John's Cathedral, the conference or write to the Center for Con­ dium of group interaction. His talk, presentations will explore the Holy Spirit, templative Living, 460 E. War­ "When Two or More are Gathered... the spiritual theme for preparing for the Helping Your Group to Grow," will ad­ new millennium. ren Ave., Denver, Colo. 80210. dress the stages of group development, The schedule centers around a morn­ the role of facilitator and tire ^raring of in g and an afternoon talk by Father and the transmission of Christian trans­ ttrat role, overcoming obstacles, and the 'outh K eatin g , followed each time by Center­ formation. It took root in Denver in 1987 group as a vessel of the ^ i r i t ing Prayer, a period of 20 minutes of si­ and culminated in the opening last fall of In "Soul-Friendmg," psychotherapist lence where one opens oneself to the pres­ a permanent house of prayer on the Margaret Johnson will present the dy­ Father Thomas Keating ence and action of God. Four other speak­ grounds of Our Lady of Lourdes parish. namics of tire listening process. Johnson, ers w ill offer workshops on related top­ Father Keating resides at St. Benedict's Spiritual Director and Adjimct Faculty at formation of clergy and laity as chaplain ics. Participants can chcx)se to attend two Monastery in Snowmass and is the au­ niff School of Theology, is on staff at Ccm- to the Colorado ^^centian Volunteers, thor of books on contemplative living. His templative Outreach and teaches center­ Adjimct Faculty at tire Naropa Institute O f h is talk. The Fruits of the Holy Spirit, most recent publication is "Active Medi­ ing prayer and other courses for the spiri­ and coordinator at the Catholic Worker F ather Keating says, " Centering Prayer tations for Contemplative Prayer." tual journey. Soup Kitchen. is the seed bed in which the life of the Gail Fitzpatrick-Hopler, executive di­ Vincentian priest. Father Tom Nelstm, The corrference begins at 8 a.m. with JSt Sp irit takes rcx)t, grow s, and in due time, rector and national faculty member, will will address tire "Spirit of Contemplation registration, operring at 9 a.m. and clos­ p ro d u ces the Fruits of the Spirit: Charity, speak on "The Holy Spirit and Transfor­ and Thomas Merton." The workdtop will ing at 4:30 p.m. Coffee, rolls, and bever­ Joy, Peace and the rest. These Fruits will mation in Daily Life." She writes that the explore the personal experience of trans­ ages will be provided, and lunch is be related to the ongoing experience of Holy Spirit calls us to live the contem­ formation and tire prophetic seeds of radi­ "brown bag." The cost is $60 and pre-reg­ C e n te rin g Prayer and of daily life." plative dimension of the Gospel in daily cal action shown by the Spirit in the life istration is recommended. For reserva­ F a th er Keating formed Contemplative life through our commitment to the spiri­ and work of Thomas Merton. Father tions, call (303) 698-7729 or write to the O u trea ch in 1984 as a network of faith tual journey. Centering prayer helps us Nelson's mission in Denver focuses on Center for Contemplative Living, 460 E. communities committed to the process to remain true to the call while living in evangelizing tire poor and assisting in the Warren Ave., Denver, Colo. 80210. Vatican document on Holocaust decries ii to Nazi policies

From Page 5 timonials and thanks from The early centuries of preaching of love for all, clearly contrary to Church not of Church members of some Christians was Jewish leaders immedi­ Christianity, it said, wit­ even for one's enemies, the teaching. The Church in who actively supported "not that which might ately after the war, ac­ nessed disputes between prevailing mentality down Germany replied by con­ the Nazi regime. Cardinal have been expected from knowledging what it de­ the Church and Jewish the centuries penalized demning racism, it said. It Cassidy said it would have Christ's followers." scribed as the "wisdom" of leaders, Christian mobs minorities and those who also cited criticism of Nazi been problematic to single Did Christians give Pope Pius' diplomacy. that attacked synagogues were in any way 'differ­ policies by other Church out individuals for criti­ every possible assistance In reflecting on the and anti-Jewish interpreta­ ent.'" it said. leaders of ttie time. cism. to those being persecuted, Holocaust, the document tions of the New Testa­ The document said Asked why the docu­ "To sit in judgment on and in particular to perse- briefly examined several ment. that by the 19th century, ment spoke rally of Catho­ people is more difficult cuted Jews? it asked. centuries of what it called In later times, the discrimination against lic indifference or insensi­ than to praise those who "Many did, but otiiers did "tormented" relations be­ document cited a general­ Jews in Emope was "more tivity to Nazi policies, and took a sfond," he said. not," it said. Those who tween Jews and Chris­ ized discrimination sociological and political did help Jew s should not tians. against Jews in Christian than religious." be forgotten, the docu­ "In effect, the balance quarters, which led to ex­ Nazism in Germany, it ment said, and here it of­ of these relations over pulsions and attempts at said, was a form of nation­ fered the example o f Pope 2 ,0 0 0 years has been quite forced conversions. alism that drew from theo­ Pius. It cited a series o f tes­ negative," it said. "Despite the Christian ries of racial superiority. Spain & Fatima 4 2s Easter Buffet F R E T W ITH Fr. John Acres. Spiritual Director Breakfast Served 9:00 a-m. to 3:00 p.m. Dinner Buffet Served 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. For more information, please contact Sunday. April 12,1998 Sr. Helen Weber Adults: $11.95 Children under 10: $5.95 1-3 0 3 -3 6 4 -1 8 2 2 (Aurora, CO) Featuring a t BrcakCast OR Hraiey Glazed Ham Roast Leg of Lamb Cathlink Tours, Inc. Belgian Waffles Scrambled Eggs ACE EXPRESS TO 1-888-245-9911 (Des Moines. lA) Fresh Fruit Salad Assorted Fruit Juices . \ \ . I ( 1 \ t < I M 1 ’ \ "s 'i Potatoes O’Brien Bakery Rolls & Muffins BLACK HAWK Featuring a t Dinner Hraiey Glazed Ham Roast Leg of Lamb EAST WEST POadied Salmon Garlic Rosemary Potatoes Chanben LOMAS Mashed Potatoes ChePs Vegetables ftua 1 2 Bakery Breads & Rolls i HHatA s Q F A M O L S F O R R IB S n » ^ D. Available at Breakfist & Dinner lOWl f I Full Salad Bar Marinated Mushroom Salad CoKm Sia/tn. Baby Shells widi Peas & Alfiedo RUIUHWJm Valid every Friday during Lent Stuffed Shells Cavatelli in Red Sauce CBAMBB5 u u i r n u 4 OCRklTDIES rwwunutiu Includes Your Choice o f Spumoni. s a a a M c fii lOsaOainrftin Beer Battered Vanilla or Chocolate Ice Cream 7U 0in9a*M i M U fa ltU fa UiVyaltlOiB ( u a f a H a g a Specialty Dessrats Available Cod Fillets At Additional Cost ’M e r i s i Fried to a golden imnvn, served fretrch fries, cole slaw, tarter sauce. Reservations Please! Peoria 9 lUff • Aurora • 750-1212 6995 West 38tfa Avenue 80th 9 Sheridan • Arvada • 426-6700 Wheat Ridge (303>I21.5U5) Wadnvorth 9 Bdteview • Littleton • 933-3330 36 DENVER CATHOUC REGISTER March 25. 1998

sire: Longing and Belonging,” Saturday, April 4, from 9:30 a.m .- A series of UUks are given each Friday, at 6:45 p.m. during 2:30 p.m. at Marycrest Retreat and Conference Center, 2851 W. 52nd Ave. The cost of $20/person includes lunch and snacks. Ad­ the Lenten season at Queen of Peace Church, 13120E.Kentuc^ Ave. in Aurora. The topic for March 27 is: “Prayer of Forgive- vance registration requested. To register or for information, call ness,” with Sister of Charity Bernadette Teasdale. The talks are Elaine or Sister Elenius, 458-6270, ext. 120. Capuchin Father Regis Scanlon will present a talk sponsored by Knights of Columtxjs Council 10122 and the parish. “More a The evening will begin with the rosary followed by the Stations of About the Holy Spirit,” at Mother Cabrini Shrine in Golden, on 2 the Cross then the talks. Refreshments will be served afterwards. Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m .-noon. This is the second part of the lecture on the Holy Spirit. The cost is $10/petson. For reserva­ For information, call 696-8712. F The concert “Stabat Mater” will be presented by the women tions, call Karen, 422-8788. Central Catholic High School Claaa of 1978 will hold its / of the Holy Ghost Choir on Friday, April 3, at 7 p.m. A meditation Healing of memories will be preached during the evening. 20th year reunion on Aug. 14 and 15. All mem bers of the cleiss of f( and the stations of the cross follow the concert. For more informa­ A 15California St.The test is by Benedictine Father Dom Rocky Mountain Marian Center monthly Mass w ill b e on d bassadors of Mary will be at the following homes the week of March Hubert Van Zeller and the music is by Allen Hobbs. Everyone is Tuesday, March 31, at 7:30 p.m. in the chapel at John Paul II Cen­ 28-Apr. 4: S t Bernadette, Lakewood: Primi and Mary Romero, in v ite d . ter, 1300 S. Steele St. Servite Father Gabriel Weber, spiritual di­ a Schedule of Holy Week Masses and Mission a t S t. C a je ta n , rector will celebrate the Mass. Seminarian, James Spahn, will 9271 Grove St., Westminster; Mount Carmel, Denver: C e c e lia Aguallo. 2080 W. 10th Ave. Lakewood; H e rb r 299 S. Raleigh St. is as follows: Palm Sunday, April 5, Masses, reflect upon his Medjugorje pilgrimage in relation to his vocation. S t Louis, Louisville: with distribution of Palms are at 8, 10:30 a.m ., noon and 7 p.m. Everyone is invited, a special invitation is extended to those who and Dee Grasser, 270 Viking Ct., Erie; O ur Lady Mother of the $ Kelly Pacheco, 7 9 8 1 1vywood St., Com­ The mission is bilingual at 7 p.m. April 6-8. Holy Thursday cel­ have made pilgrimage to Medjugorje. Church, Commerce City: L ebration of the Last Supper Mass is at 7 p.m. Good Friday ser­ The Apostolate of Holy Motherhood invites all mothers to at­ merce City; S t Vincent de Paul, Denver: M ardana Medina, 2402 si W. Cornell Ave. Denver; N otre Dame, Denver: Labrie Adril, 3947 vices and Veneration of the Cross is at 7 p.m. Holy Saturday and tend a talk on Divine Mercy Devotions and Mercy Surtday g iven o W. Ohio Ave., Denver; S t Michael the Archangel, Aurora: M a rie m Easter Vigil is at 7 p.m. Easter Sunday Masses are at 8,10 a.m., by Sue Follansbee, Saturday, April 4, from 9-11 a.m. in the Bride’s ii noon and 7 p.m. Everyone is invited. Room at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 3900 Pierce St. in Wheat Lenfest, 14704 East Parklane Dr., Aurora. For more information, DINNERS LUNCHEONS MEETINGS call 322-6009. ______Ridge. For information, call 421 -9369. b Good Shepherd Parish is hosting an Old Fashioned Lenten LECTURES SEMINARS WORKSHOPS PILGRIMAGES TOURS VACATIONS Fish F ^ every Friday of Lent from 5:30 p.m .-7:30 at Good Shep­ COURAGE, a spiritual support group that helps Catholic men Pilgrimages/tours/vacations planned during 1998 by differ­ s] herd Middle School Gymnasium, 620 Elizabeth St. Dinner includes and women live in accordance with the Church’s pastoral teach­ ent parishes and/or organizations are listed below with dates and F all-you-can-eat baked or deep fried fish, baked potato, coleslaw, ing on homosexuality, has formed a chapter in the Archdiocese of lo c a tio n s : fi A pilgrimage to “The Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament: ice cream and beverages. Cost is $7.50/adults and $5.50/children Denver. For more information, call 698-3055. Cl Our Lady of the Angels Monastery,” in Irondale, Alabam a, will under 13. A cash bar will be available. Proceeds are to benefit Holy Family High School drama and music students will tc Good Shepherd organizations. leave Mother of God Church, 475 Logan St. on Sunday, /Vpril 26 p re s e n t, “Fiddler on the Roof,” March 26-28 and April 3 and 4 at tl T h e Downtown Lenten Luncheon Series for Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. in the school gymnasium, 4343 Utica St. Admission is after the 8:30 a.m. Mass; returns May 4. Cost is $575 and in­ April 1, will be addressed by Ms. Polly Baca and Vincentian Father $5/adults, $3/students and seniors; $1/children. Tickets are avail­ cludes transportation and lodging. Fo(fo not included. Pilgrimage VI M ark Pranaitis. The sessions are every W ednesday during Lent, able at the door. includes a visit with Mother Angelica and EW TN. For reservation, ai from noon-12:50 p.m. at Holy Ghost Church, 1900 California St. T h e East Metro Apostolate of Holy Motherhood m e e tin g call Mary Lou TeMaat Alexander, 861-2866. P Cost is $10/session, lunch included. For information, call Vie or is scheduled for March 27, at 7 p.m. at St.Therese Church, 13th Medjugorje Pilgrimages sponsored by Rocky Mountain L Elizabeth at 292-1556. and Kenton.The evening will begin with the meeting follow by pray­ Marian Center are scheduled for May 1 -9; June 20-29 and Oct. 2- The Light of the W orld Men’s Club and the Parish Youth Group ing of the rosary at 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker, Anthony Lilies will 11. Each trip includes round-trip airfare from Denver, English- are cosponsors of an “Evening of Community and Contempla­ speak at 8:15 p.m. on St. Joseph. For more information, call 693- speaking guides and accommodation in private homes with break­ tion with Dinner” on Friday, April 3, at 5:15 p.m. in the church, 1 2 9 7 . fast and dinner daily, all ground transfers. The spiritual director is 10306 W. Bowles Ave. The Men’s Club will serve all-you-can-eat- SL Jude Family Ministry is the sponsor of several programs a local priest. For information, call John, 777-3444 or the Rocky fish, potato, coleslaw rolls and beverage. Cost is $6/adults, $3/ at St. Jude Community Center, 9405 W. Florida Ave. in Lakewood. Mountain Marian Center at 755-7575. children ages 6-12. children under 5 are free. The Youth Group will T h e St. Jude Support Network, an ongoing network of support YOUTH YOUNG ADULT perform a dramatization of the Stations of the Cross starting at for divorced, separated and widowed persons, will meet Monday, High school freshmen and sophorrK>res are invited to get their 7 :3 0 p .m . March 30, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. The topic is “Use of Anger in Di­ registrations in for the “Quest fo r Poses ” w eekend, /Vpril 4 and 5 The annual Lenten Fish Bake sponsored by the Knights of vorce” There is a minimai charge per meeting. For information, at L.U.P.E. Center, 3600 Zuni St. For information and application Columbus Council 3340, is every Friday during Lent through April call Steve, 478-6966, or Tamara, 236-5900, ext. 336. “Step- forms, call Sister Elizabeth, 433-6590. 3, from 5-8 p.m. at 3800 W inderm ere in Englewood. Cost is $5.50/ Parenting: Meeting the Challenges, ‘is the topic of a workshop T h e John Paul II Young A dult M inistry group will present a adults, $3.50/children under 12. For more information, call Leon, for any person or couple involved or intending to become involved half day retreat on /Vpril 4, from 10 a.m .-3 p.m . in the John Paul II 7 8 1 -5 6 2 5 . in a step-family situation. The class is Saturday, /Vpril 4, 1-4:45 Center, 1300 S. Steele St. The topic is “Being a Cornerstone in Old Fashioned New England Fish Dinner sponsored by p.m. in the lower level of the community center. To reserve space, Our World." All youth and young adults are invited. For informa­ Knights of Columbus Council 4079 will be every Friday during Lent call Pat Skinner, 333-5596. tion, call C ard, 715-3268 through April 3, from 5:30-8 p.m. at 14th and Lansing St. in Aurora. The Loretto Spirituality Center is the location for two “Seren­ SINGLES Cost is $5.50/adults, $3/ children under 12. ity Retreats.” The retreat for women only is March 27-29. The ARC I, Church of the Risen Christ. Volleyball, March 25, at The Knights of Columbus Council 3340 will sponsor the retreat for men and women is April 3-5. For more information, call 6:30 p.m. at the CRC parish hall. For information, call Brett, 873- “Breakfast on Sunday,” on April 5 after the 7 and 9 a.m . Masses Jan at 986-6536. 0902; FAC at Margarita Bay Club, March 27, after work, caH Cairlene, at All Souls Church, 4950 S. Logan St. in Engleood. The menu The workshop, "Job of the Old Testament: The Power of 755-1253 for information; Indoor rock dimbing atThrillseekers, on consists of hash browns, eggs, sausage, pancakes, breakfast Tyansformatlon” facilitated by Dr. Joseph Weiss, a recent con­ March 28. M eet at Arc-n-Park at 1 p.m. For information, call Marie, burritos, fruit cup, orange juice coffee or tea. The cost is $3/adults vert to the Catholic Church, will be at Queen of Peace Library, 334-4456; Mass, Sunday, March 29,9:15 a.m . followed by brunch. and $2.50/seniors and children under 12. Everyone is invited. 5360 Columbine, on Saturday, March 28, from 9:30 a.m .-2:30 p.m. Meet at the Arc-n-Park. Call Janet, 322-2506 for information. Women in Need, Inc. (W IN), will hold its Annual Spring Lun­ ost is $20/person and includes lunch and snacks. Advance regis­ ARC II, Church of the Risen Christ. FAC at DTC Broker, on cheon and Card Party at Most Precious Blood Parish Center, tration requested. To register or for inform ation, call Elaine or Sis­ Friday, March 27,5:30 p.m. Call Renie, 756-9703 for information; 2227 So. Colorado Blvd. on Wednesday, April 17, starting at noon. ter Elenius at 458-6270. M o v ie ; T ita n ic ’ on Sunday, March 29,12:30 p.m. at Mann Chi­ Participants are to bring cards, a salad and a friend. Homemade A “Married Couples Retreat” will be given for couples by nese, Parker and Arapahoe, fdlowed by dinner. Call Kim for reser­ cinnamon rolls and door prizes are featured. For reservations, call Capuchin Father Regis Scanlon at Mother Cabrini Shrine on Fri­ vations, 756-6218. Monday, March 30, Soup Night, from 6-8 p.m. M arge Sullivan at 777-5231 or Arline Young, 722-4949. day and Saturday, April 3 and 4. Cost is $80/couple. Register by at CRC. volunteers needed, call Hope, 337-3919. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION ROSARIES MASSES DEVOTIONS March 27. Space is limited. For information, call Cherie or W ayne Cdumbiiw Christian Singles, St. Frances Cabrini. March The monthly Charismatic Praise Mass will be Saturday, Lederhos at 766-1352. 25, Happy Hour at Proof of the Pudding at 5 p.m . The dance is at March 28 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary Magdalene Church, 29th and Franciscan Sister Cecilia Linenbrink and Jesuit Father Tho­ Pink Cadillac on Saturday, March 2 8 ,7 p.m. Cost is $5. For infor­ Zenobia St. Dominican Father ITiom as Noesen is the celebrant. mas W. Cummings will offer a one-day retreat, “The Fire of De- mation, call 989-3402; Join CCS for a Seder dinner at St. Frances Cabrini on Sunday, March 29. For tim e and information, call Joan, 9 7 9 -6 5 8 1 . Friends in the Spirit, Spirit of Christ Church. “Fun N ighr is scheduled for March 26 at the Phipps IM/VX Theater for “Ev e re s t’ Reservations needed, call 370-6300 ASAP. Cost is $6/adults. All patrons are asked to meet promptly at 6 p.m. at the entrance doors (north side facing parking iot). For inform ation, call Connie, 9 8 7 -3 5 5 7 . New Dimensions, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Northglenn: The Singles Support Ministry will m eet Friday, March 27, promptly at 7 p.m. A tape followed by a discussion will be held. For more information, call Fran, 457-0224, or M ary Jo, 457-8289. Prod uced by the Department of Communications St. Michael Singles, St. M ichael the Archangel Church, Au­ rora. Bakers and sellers needed for bake sale to benefit the Hu­ Office of Television & Radio • Archdiocese of Denver mane Society on Saturday and Sunday, March 28 and 29; Per­ Hosted by Meftssa Pierson sons interested in joining the coed recreational softball team this summer, call Sue, 766-4086. Plan to attend the Singles Springfest Dance, Saturday, April 4, 8 p.m.-midnight. For information, call ••SIIMMVi** Kathy, 745-2215, or Carol, 696-6896; Oianncl1&«KBDI^7to8AM SL Thomas More New Life Group at St. Thomas More Chamei t!« irrBouider, 10 tD .tl AM Church in Englewood. A Hobo Dinner at STM, Saturday, March Channei 48*UittedCabte,10 toUAM 28, at 5 p.m. For information, call Rita, 762-9515. Oianner 58 • OCTV, 6 to 7 PM ^1^4-C dblevisionof Cok>. Sprioss, 7 Please note: Information for this page must be re­ ceived in w riting by the M onday p rior to the week of publication. Send information to: Register Bul­ letin Board, 1300 S. Steele St., Denver, Colo. 80210. Fax: 715-2045. For information, call ^ d ie Herrera 98 at 715-3215. March 25, 1998 DENVER 0\THOUC REGISTER 3 7 lO a .m .- B 5 1 W . Regis High Schooi poised to ceiebrate 25th LARK t e .A d - 5 n , c a ll The LARK, Regis Jesuit High items with 700 guests raising School's premier fund-raising alumni, as well as local busi­ more than $160,000 for the nesses and professionals. “ Mora and sodal event, will celebrate its school. This year's LARK is being te n , on 25th anniversary April 25. According to Father Walter p a r t o f This gala event will take chaired by Kate Snow of Green­ Sidney, president of Regis Jesuit wood Village and Tammy ts e rv a - place at the Regis campus in High School, this year's LARK Carter of Englewood. Eileen Aurora at 4:30 p.m. with Mass, to ld its will be one of the grandest in McCallin of Aurora is in charge followed by a cocktail and silent fa s s o f celebration of the silver anniver­ of the LARK Raffle. auction hour and a gourmet Neese sary. One of the top auction For further information re­ dinner catered by KM Conces­ items available this year is a garding the 25th Anniversary of sions and served by Regis stu­ one-week trip to Ireland. the LARK, reservations, or to le A m - dents. All auction items are ob­ purchase a $100 raffle ticket, M arc h The evening concludes with >m ero, tained by gift-gathering parties contact Joyce Goedeker in the a live auction and the annual 'e c e lia and donations from Regis teach­ president's office at 303-6S9- Tammy Carter and Kate Snow, co-chairs of the event, sit with Father : H e rb raffle, with a first prize of ers, students, parents and 1598, ext. 113. Walter Sidney, president of Regis Jesuit High School. o f the $10,000. All money rais^ by the , C o m - LARK goes toward scholar­ .2 4 0 2 ships and debt retirement. The ,3 9 4 7 cost is $150 a couple and $75 an Benedictine nuns prepare ground for retreat center la rie m individual. By Lisa Benoit la tio n . have $3 million from past sav­ The LA R K , named after the process of widening their road "The good thing is that it will The Benedictine Nuns at the ings, from the sale of their Boul­ bird that was often seen in for emergency vehicle access. only have to be done once, and Abbey of St. Walburga weath­ der property and donations. The nuns have to build two d ifte r- spring, was foimded in 1973 by the stone bridges will last for hun­ ered their first winter in Virginia Construction of the abbey and ts a n d Father Starratt of Regis as a stone bridges over streams run­ dreds of years," Sister Dubnick Dale living in a modular mon­ chapel will cost more than $5 ning through the property. fund raiser to assist in the Finan- explained. "Here in this beauti­ astery at the front of their prop­ million. "You want to build a build­ cial Aid Program. The event ful valley, the Psalms and prayers erty. They're now raising $6 mil­ "If we were just bunding a ing, but you construct a road, put took place at the field house at of the 'Work of God' will rise for lion to begin construction of their monastery for 30 nuns, it would in electricity and drill three the old Regis campus in Den­ centuries. It will be a perpetual new abbey and retreat center in be different, but the fact that we weUs," said Sister Dubnick with ver. That year, 200 items were offering of praise and thanksgiv­ the spring. want to have a retreat house puts humor and consternation. Exca­ auctioned and more than 200 ing from the people of God." According to Sister Hilde- us into a different category," Sis­ vation has begun at the building people attended. The 1997 To help tire abbey or order gard Dubnick, spokesperson for ter Dubnick said. site with projected cornerstone in ta in LARK consisted of 800 auction rosaries made by Sister Pauline, t e t.2 - the order, the Benedictine nuns The nuns are currently in the laying in October. call (970) 472-0612. g lis h - re a k - lo r Is lo c k y Call Bob for rates SERVICE DIRECTORY (303) 715-3169 ; th e ir EMPLOYYMENT AND MIS<} communiccrtion, and security needs. (303) 320>5361 8 0 2 2 8 basic computer skills to join our team. YouvM h d n ^ in-bound customer-ser­ Serving OreSter Denver since1 i 1 9 7 5 vice related calls for one of our most prestigious dients. Modem Woodman of Youth Minister We offer; America, one of the • POM training ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH seeks full-time Youth Minister to coordinate nation's largest fraternal « OrMt woffc environmenr life insurance complete program for grades 7-12. 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