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By Liz Leydon gregation in which the Scots-Italian community the garden and the iconic silver mirrored central (Far left) Archbishop Mario Conti, with Mgr Christopher was strongly represented. They were joined by monument is also in their honour. It is the largest McElroy by his side, blesses the new Italian cloister SCOTLAND’S First Minister has said that Nigel Baker, the British Ambassador to the Holy monument to the disaster anywhere in the world. garden. (Above centre) The garden in all its glory. Church involvement in major national See designate, Italian Consul General Gabriele de “The central monument is an interactive instal- (Above) First Minister Alex Salmond meets with events highlights ‘the importance of the Bottini Papadia, the Lady Provost of Glasgow and lation, built next to a 200-year-old olive tree gift- Arandora Star tragedy survivor Rando Bertoia Catholic Church in Scotland, as indeed the Sir Rocco Forte of the Forte Charitable Trust, the ed by the people of Tuscany, which encourages us PICS: PAUL McSHERRY wonderful visit by His Holiness Pope principal project sponsor. to reflect on the great mysteries of life, death and Provost of Glasgow, who said the city was ‘proud’ Benedict XVI last year showed the impor- Archbishop Conti spoke of one honoured guest resurrection,” Archbishop Conti said. “What peo- to be associated with the project, and the Italian tance of Scotland to the Catholic Church.’ and his family in particular, Rando Bertoia. The 91- ple will see and experience on a visit to the gar- Consul General, who highlighted Scotland and Mr Salmond made this comment during his year-old is the only living internee survivor of the den is a result of the generosity of today’s Scots- Italy’s thriving bonds. address at the opening of the Italian cloister gar- Arandora Star tragedy that is commemorated in the Italian community who raised the funds to create Roman Architect Maria Giulia Chiarini Testa, den and memorial at the renovated St Andrew’s central monument of the cloister garden. the installation.” who designed the cloister garden, spoke of her inspi- Cathedral in Glasgow on Monday evening after Mayors of the towns from which most Scots Mr Salmond said that he was ‘delighted to ration for an ‘interactive’ experience in which the Archbishop Mario Conti had thanked, in Italian Italians hail—Barga and Pistoia in Tuscany and attend the opening of the cloister garden.’ visitor would feel some of the bewilderment and and English, both those attending the event and Picinisco and Filignano in the Lazio region south “This oasis of peace and contemplation at St confusion of the victims of the Arandora Star tragedy those who had supported the project. of Rome—also attended the service. Musicians Andrew’s Cathedral is a magnificent tribute to and their families. She also expressed her thanks for The archbishop spoke of regret and the need from Milan provided musical accompaniment those who tragically lost their lives aboard the the support she received in seeing her vision for the for ‘reconciliation and healing’ for the sudden during the service and Glasgow Italian opera Arandora Star during the Second World War and ‘living memorial’ through to fruition. loss of ‘husbands, fathers, brothers and friends’ singer Luigi Corvi sang Schubert’s Ave Maria to the part the Scots-Italian community plays in During the Liturgy, author M Serena on the Arandora Star—honoured in the new gar- before the garden was blessed. the rich tartan fabric of our nation,” he added. Balestracci read in Italian from her seminal work den—even if it had previously been ‘painful’ or Councillor Gordon Matheson, leader of Arandora Star. Dall’oblio alla memoria—From ‘politically inconvenient’ to do so. Memorial Glasgow City Council, who attended the service oblivion to memory. Leandro Franchi then read the “This was a tragedy that was not to remain for- The cloister garden and memorial to the lives lost added: “I believe by working together that moving passage—on lives lost and saved—again gotten,” the archbishop said before adding that the in the sinking of the Arandora Star during the Glasgow has ended up with a fantastic new city in English. garden and monument to the victims of the liner Second World War was a project—begun by space for locals and visitors alike to enjoy.” At the conclusion of the service, Archbishop sunk during the Second World War was ‘itself a Archbishop Conti—which Mr Salmond helped Conti led invited guests out the side of the cathe- further contribution by the Italian community to launch on the 70th anniversary of the disaster, Speakers dral and into the garden for the actual blessing the beauty’ of Glasgow. three years ago this month. Before Mgr Christopher McElroy—the adminis- with water from the newly re-opened cathedral’s Around 100 Scots-Italians died aboard the liner trator of St Andrew’s Cathedral—moved on to the Carrara marble Baptismal font. Opening service that was sunk while carrying mainly Italian civil- solemn Liturgy of the blessing, Ronnie Convery Archbishop Conti welcomed the First Minister to ians who had been deemed ‘enemy aliens’ in 1940. chairman of the Italian Garden Appeal Committee, The cathedral cloister garden will be open to Monday’s service before a capacity cathedral con- Their names are inscribed on a marble plaque in introduced a series of speakers, including the Lady the public every day from 8am until 6pm

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SCO, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6BT tel 0141 221 4956 fax 0141 221 4546 e-mail [email protected] 2 PICTURE NEWS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday May 20 2011 Cardinal O’Brien celebrates with Catenians CARDINAL Keith O’Brien joined members of the Catenian Association from across the UK for the order’s AGM at The Sage, Gateshead, at the weekend. Bishop Seamus Cunningham of Hexham and Newcastle and priests from his diocese joined Cardinal O’Brien for the celebration of Mass on Sunday. A large contingent of Catenians from Scotland joined Grand President Tony Godden for the weekend meeting, and they listened to Cardinal O’Brien preaching the homily at Sunday’s Mass. Speaking on Vocations Sunday, the cardi- nal dedicated his homily to the subject, which is, he said, ‘a constant theme of the Catenian Association.’ visit to the UK last year. (Above) Cardinal Keith O’Brien celebrates Mass After speaking about his own vocation, He also added that ‘you should know our with Bishop Seamus Cunningham of Hexam and growing up in Ballycastle, Co Antrim, in Faith’ and ‘hand on your Faith in your Newcastle in the presence of a number of the the North of Ireland, the cardinal spoke to homes to your children and your children’s Catenians, before meeting (below) with members Bishop Devine leads the tributes to St of the association at the Hilton Hotel in Gateshead the Catenians about the vocation of the lay children,’ as well as ‘handing on your Faith prior to its conference PICS: PAUL McSHERRY Andrew’s Hospice on 25th anniversary Faithful, saying that ‘as thinking Christians, to your parishes’ and ‘to the whole world.’ we cannot just ignore the increasing mar- “Let our vocation be—to proclaim ever our particular call in life now and for BISHOP Joseph Devine of in its mission to provide spe- ginalisation of Christians in the UK.’ Christ—whatever our circumstances, what- the years which lie ahead,” the cardinal said. Motherwell celebrated a cialist palliative care service to “In our society Christians have been mar- Mass of Thanksgiving at St the people of Lanarkshire. ginalised and prevented from acting in Andrew’s Hospice in Following the Mass, Bishop accordance with their beliefs because they Airdrie on Tuesday May 10, Devine presented Terry Dunne, were not willing to publicly endorse a par- marking 25 years of care at retired chair of St Andrew’s ticular lifestyle,” the cardinal said. the Lanarkshire hospice. Board of Trustees, with the “I maintain that, at this present time, Priests from the diocese Diocesan Medal for more than 25 Christians must be united in their common joined the bishop and Sisters of years of service to the hospice awareness of the enemies of the Christian faith Charity, who have provided (above inset). in our country, of the power they are at present care at the hospice since it was Mr Dunne, whose work has exerting, and for the need for us to be aware of founded in 1986, and members included fundraising for the that right to equality which so many others of the local community for the hospice in its earliest years, cry out for and which we also must have.” celebrations. was joined for a photograph by The cardinal highlighted to the Catenians The hospice celebrated its his mother, Lillian, wife, gathered that, through their dedication, they 25th anniversary on April 26 Margaret, daughters Helen and should realise that ‘you might become one and a number of fundraising Clare, son Terry and seven of those future saints of the 21st century,’ of events have taken place to grandchildren (above). which Pope Benedict XVI spoke during his ensure St Andrew’s continues PICS: PAUL McSHERRY AGNIFICAT M ® working in partnership with JULY 2011 subscription orders now available* Now distributed in Scotland through

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No mandate for MSP from Harsher sentencing on sectarianism Scots on assisted suicide Government proposes changing the law as its first act; Church calls for more to be done THE Catholic Church in Scotland has rejected Margo By Ian Dunn MacDonald’s claim that she has been given a mandate to THE first legislation of the new SNP Jim Murphy: ‘I was reintroduce her assisted sui- government will introduce harsher assaulted because cide bill to the Scottish penalties for anyone engaging in sec- Parliament. tarian behaviour at a football match of my Catholic Faith’ Ms MacDonald (right), whose or online, with the guilty facing up End of Life Assistance Bill was to five years in jail under new JIM Murphy, the former Labour roundly defeated at Holyrood proposals. Scottish Secretary, has said he last December claimed yesterday The move comes after a recent surge in received anti-Catholic abuse that her re-election as an MSP sectarian incidents, with leading Catholics while campaigning during the gave her a mandate to reintro- targeted by parcel bombs. recent Scottish Parliament duce her legislation but Peter elections. Kearney (below right), director Sentencing Mr Murphy, the Labour MP for of the Catholic Media Office, The SNP Government plans to bring in detail was instructive. East Renfrewshire, is a prominent said her proposal had been the new laws to crack down on bigotry in “If conviction statistics show that Catholic who played a key role in roundly rejected. the wake of recent incidents. The new Catholics are still six times more likely to organising last year’s Papal visit. “The fact that the Scottish proposals would cover behaviour that is suffer sectarian attacks then targeted He said he had been the target of Parliament last year rejected the threatening, abusive, disorderly or offen- action with the support of the Catholic bigoted abuse from the public while Assisted Suicide Bill was widely sive, with a maximum jail term of five community must be the response. If the on the campaign trail for the party accepted as representing the set- years as opposed to the current one year data continues to reveal that 85 per cent ahead of the May 5 vote. tled will of the Scottish people,” maximum for breach of the peace. Online of sectarian crime is not football related “The only abuse I’ve ever had in he said. “It’s difficult to imagine hate crime, including posting comments then the ‘football summits’ should end elections isn’t about my policy, isn’t that public opinion could have on social networking sites or fan forums, and the incessant focus on club’s behav- about the Labour Party’s record,” he shifted in such a short period of will also be included in the legislation iour should change to a wider review of said. time. The vote showed Scottish and would carry the same punishment. society and the development of a truly “Just in the last few weeks, public opinion is not in favour of Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill respectful culture of religious tolerance.” there’s something particular going euthanasia.” said that though some might see the new on when I got assaulted because of Ms MacDonald, who pledged measures as ‘draconian,’ he believed they Sectarian incidents my Faith and because I’m pretty to bring back the bill in her man- were necessary. Last week two men appeared at public about my Faith; it’s not a ifesto, said that in her fresh “It is unacceptable to carry out sectari- Kilmarnock Sheriff Court charged with secret. So for people to shout at you attempt she would ignore con- an disorder at a football ground or indeed dispatching explosive substances and in the street, simply because of the cerns raised by her opponents. with this question being one of to peddle sectarian hate over the internet hoax bombs after suspect packages were Faith that you follow, I think it is a “I will try to ensure that the conscience and individual belief or by tweeting,” he said. “Strong action sent to Celtic manager Neil Lennon and throwback to a dark period. patients’ needs are paramount on the part of MSPs it may be will be taken. It will be enforced because two prominent supporters of the club. Scotland should be pretty clear this from the outset,” she said. “Last that the balance in favour of we cannot go on as we are. This is not a A man also appeared in court in is a shameful, dark underbelly of time around I probably attempt- assisted dying has changed.” victimless crime.” Edinburgh charged with assault after an our culture.” ed to re-assure the bill’s oppo- However Mr Kearney said she attack on Mr Lennon at Tynecastle stadi- Though Mr Murphy went on to nents even though I knew that misunderstood the nature of the Catholic reaction um during Celtic’s game against Hearts. say he believed sectarianism was opposition to the bill derived opposition to her bill. Peter Kearney, director of the Catholic Police were also called to Celtic Park only practised by a tiny minority of from individuals and groups “The Catholic Church Media Office, said the proposals were a in Glasgow after a suspect package Scots, he believes it would take a whose objections were, in the absolutely opposes this but it’s positive step but further action was need- believed to have contained a bullet and real effort from across Scottish cul- main, faith-based. This time my inaccurate to say all opposition ed. “As the Scottish Parliament recon- addressed to Mr Lennon was found. ture to weed it out. “It is downright campaign is likely to focus on to it is based on religious venes, for the first time ever with a Cowdenbeath Football Club Chairman ignorance, it’s violence,” he said. the needs and rights of the beliefs,” he said. “It is also bad majority Government, we have a window Donald Findlay QC, who has previously “It’s fuelled by drink but the gov- patient. With more than a third law and bad medicine. Doctors of opportunity for action,” he said. “We been filmed singing anti-Catholic songs, ernment in Scotland, with support of the MSPs being new, and should not kill their patients.” must seize the chance to adopt an ‘evi- was also sent a suspicious package this from all of us, has to get on top of dence-based’ approach from now on. week but police said it was not dangerous. it. Warm words from politicians When the Crown Office produced an won’t fix this problem.” analysis of sectarian crime in 2006 the I [email protected]

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OU didn’t realise their lives. So 50 years after either had a vocation or one did- and am essentially a full-time as a young boy in those first stirrings to be an altar n’t, the concept of God’s calling deacon. I became a diocesan the 1950s that the boy, and 40 years after Bishop one to follow Him as He did with chancellor more than two years council estate in Thompson told me to wait for a His first disciples was not a ago and my parish duties are car- which you grew up couple of years, my vocation was thought that entered my head. ried out at the cathedral in inY Lanarkshire was deprived finally realised at my diaconal However, I was impatient to be Aberdeen, where I coordinate the because, though we never had a ordination. an altar server and eventually, Baptism preparation programme lot of money to spare, as my I could not have achieved any when I was about eight or nine and the marriage preparation father was a coal miner, we of this without the example of and after what seemed like a pro- classes as well as taking part in always got by in what was a very Faith and service of the wonder- longed period of training, I the Sunday Liturgy. On alternate happy home. My father was a ful priests who guided me along achieved that goal and went on to Sundays I take part in the Liturgy good man but rarely set his face the way, my wife whose support serve at Mass until my early 20s, in the parish of St Francis of inside a church, for reasons I and encouragement was, and still yet even at that time that was the Assisi in the West End of never discovered, but my mother is, invaluable and, of course, the extent to which my response Aberdeen to assist the parish was a devout Catholic for whom Spirit, who day by day strength- (unknowingly) to God’s call priest there. her Faith was her all. ens me in my desire to serve, in went. DEACON JOHN WIRE I felt my first stirrings to reli- my own humble way, the people By the time I got married my (ABERDEEN DIOCESE) gion at school when I wanted to of God. Thankfully, by the grace mother’s disappointment at my be an altar boy, at the time realis- of God, the stammer had all but ‘not having a vocation’ had s I write this short article ing how difficult this could be in true participant. My wife’s desire reaction was that this was not on, disappeared many years ago. changed to joy, particularly when on why I became a dea- the Tridentine Mass if you had a to involve us in the RENEW pro- and this remained my stance for Just shows you what goes her grandchildren arrived. I Acon, I am conscious that bad stammer and altar boys were gramme in the diocese in the late many months. But, the spirit is around… should mention here that I am an it is March 9, 2011—Ash the respondents in Latin to the 1980s was to change my life. persistent and, after discussing it DEACON JIM AITKEN only child so my children are my Wednesday and the 15th priest’s prayers. At secondary Our group leader, a retired head with my wife, I decided to test (MOTHERWELL DIOCESE) parent’s only grandchildren. anniversary of my ordination as a school we had a quite excellent teacher from Mossend, stimulat- my vocation. A family has to survive and so permanent deacon by Bishop school chaplain, Fr (now Mgr) ed me with the help of the Spirit After five years of study and he Aberdeen Diocesan pil- the task of providing a home and Vincent Logan in St Stephen’s Jack Burns who treated us all and soon I was an active member parish placement in St Francis grimage to Lourdes in educating the children takes over Church, Blairgowire. like adults and encouraged in us of the parish, as Reader, extraor- Xavier parish in Carfin, with the T2001, in which my wife one’s life, to the extent that as St Stephen, as you know, was a desire to participate in social dinary minister, member of the adjacent Marian Grotto, I was Susan and I took part, was the circumstances change, the stress- one of the first deacons in the work through the Legion of pastoral planning team and ordained to the diaconate in June beginning of my journey to es and the times of worry that emerging Church, commissioned Mary Wayside Club in Glasgow RCIA co-ordinator, for which I 2007. Since then I have tremen- becoming a permanent deacon. come with the children growing by the Apostles, to feed and clothe for homeless and destitute men, would have to thank two excel- dous privilege of working with One of the similarities one up and becoming adults (yet they the ‘widows and the orphans’. where I was a member of the lent parish priests, the first of the parish priest at Carfin, Fr notices when talking to people forever remain your children) Not that much has changed in the Praesidium for three years. At whom, Canon Gerald Maher, has Tom Millar, and have been who have accepted God’s call to one’s Faith can ebb and flow, yet past 2000 years in terms of the this time I approached Bishop since been called to his external involved in Liturgical celebra- a religious or clerical life is that it is within that closeness of a haves and the have nots, the pow- Thompson about becoming a reward. tions and activities at the grotto from an early age they have expe- loving family that Faith survives erful and the weak, the proud and priest but the bishop, as wise as In 1999 I was urged by my that many priests will not have rienced persistent feeling that and God’s plan is realised. the humble teachings of the he always was, asked me to put it parish priest, Fr Jim Grant, to experienced, and meeting thou- they were being drawn to a life in That is the background. So Scriptures and the tradition of on the back burner for a few attend the Certificate in Pastoral sands of pilgrims from all over the service of God. why did God want me to take a Judeo-Christian concern for the years. Ministry course at the Diocesan Scotland, the UK and Ireland, During my boyhood and further step and become a per- poor, the Anawim rather than Three years later I married and Pastoral Centre in Newmains who visit the grotto each year. teenage years I’m sure my moth- manent deacon? My initial reac- through any secular political phi- for the next 15 years I ‘cruised’ and, at the end of the two years, I am also privileged to serve er prayed every day for me to tion could be to say, I really don’t losophy, that I put myself forward as a Catholic, attending Mass the priest running the course, Fr the wonderful parishioners in St become a priest and from time to know; my considered answer is for the diaconate. and doing all the other things that Harry O’Brian, obviously with Francis Xavier parish who are an time during family conversations to say that when one realises that I had started reading Scripture Catholics did in my parish of more faith and foresight than I example of Christianity in action there would be references to God is particularly asking you to as a teenager and was enthralled Holy Family in Mossend, but had, suggested that I consider the so typical of Catholics in the someone or other having a follow Him as Jesus did to Peter, by the person and the teachings more on the periphery than as a permanent diaconate. My first West of Scotland, many of whom ‘vocation.’ James, John and Matthew, then of Jesus of Nazareth. I have came through such difficult I wondered what a vocation something changes inside and always felt, rightly or wrongly, times but ensuring that their was; where did it come from? what were priorities in one’s life that the ‘hair of my head was Faith, and the passing on of this Did it suddenly appear? It become secondary; doing the counted’ and as I matured, I Faith, was so much part of seemed to me at the time that one will of God in whatever way He wanted to give something back requires is what ultimately mat- to the Church that had educated ters. However, reality is never far me and given me a vision of the Congregation of Alexian Brothers away and one’s family have to be worth of every human life. The The Alexian Brothers, as followers of Jesus the part of that transformed life, after dignity of the human person, is a Healer, dedicate their lives to serving the sick and all; married life was also part of reality that we need to live and God’s plan for me. defend on a daily basis. those on the margins of society. They do this with the Since my ordination in 2006 I So, I have spent the past 15 support of prayer and community life. DO YOU FEEL THAT GOD IS have retired from my profession- years trying to learn more about CALLING YOU TO THE al career as a chartered engineer our Catholicism, trying to share MISSIONARY PRIESTHOOD? my love of scripture through my THEN WE CAN HELP YOU homilies and various talks on scripture, and when able, work- The Society of African Missionaries (SMA Fathers) JERICHO Is Jesus calling you? is an international group of Missionary Priests. ing in St Vincent de Paul, and For information contact: “The trying my best, although not Director of Vocation Alexian Brothers Today we are active in Liberia, Compassion of always successfully, to model Ghana, Benin, Nigeria, Zambia, Jesus.” website: www.alexianbrothers.ie Tanzania, South Africa and other Christian concern for all in my African countries working as working life as a teacher. 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Friday May 20 2011 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER LOCAL NEWS 5 Josephite Sisters encourage New youth Catechism is launched exploration of Baptismal call Cardinal Keith O’Brien celebrates the launch of YouCat at the Xavier Centre in Carfin EXPLORING our Baptismal call to mission By Martin Dunlop was the topic for prayer and reflection at a recent confer- CARDINAL Keith O’Brien, president ence led by two Sisters of of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, St Joseph in Fort William. performed the national launch of Srs Audrey Thomson and YouCat, the new youth Cathechism of Therese McConway, who are the Catholic Church, at the Xavier currently based in Scotland Centre, Carfin, on Monday. researching the life and back- Published by the Catholic Truth ground of the recently Society (CTS), YouCat has been devel- Canonised St Mary of the oped as the new official guide to the Cross MacKillop, who co- Catholic Faith for young people, and founded the order of the Sisters aims to provide an accessible, contempo- of St Joseph, led the discussion rary expression of the Faith for school- on how we can respond to our Josephite Sisters Audrey (left) and age students and young adults. Baptismal vocation. Therese who held a conference in With its distinctive yellow cover, A number of attendees were Fort William to help explore how we YouCat arrives as hundreds of thousands present coming from nearby can respond to our Baptismal voca- of young pilgrims from across the world Caol, Fort William, tion and mission in our daily lives, prepare to gather in Madrid for the World Ballachullish and Nairn. following the example of St Mary Youth Day celebrations in August. Cardinal Keith O’Brien at the launch of the words of Pope Benedict to the UK’s In the first session, the par- MacKillop youth Catechism, YouCat, along with members young people last year when he said: ticipants reflected on the PIC: ANTHONY MacMILLAN Faithful resource of the Catholic Youth Service Scotland and ‘The Church now belongs to you.’” Sacrament of Baptism as our Cardinal O’Brien performed the Scottish representatives from the various Catholic first call to share in the mission Mary MacKillop’s principle launch of the new Cathechism at the youth organisations PIC: PAUL McSHERRY Youth ministry of Jesus in promoting the reign of ‘never seeing a need without Catholic Youth Service Scotland (CYSS) Monday’s youth ministry forum at Carfin of God in the world. trying to do something about youth ministry forum on Monday. featured delegates from many Catholic After a shared lunch, the it’ was seen as a constant chal- The cardinal, who is president of the secretary of CTS, said that he believes communities and organisations, includ- group looked at how one lenge in responding to the call CYSS, said that he views YouCat as ‘being YouCat is ‘a wonderful and lasting ing the eight diocesan youth services in woman, St Mary of the Cross to share in the mission of Jesus to the young people of the world what the resource for the young people both of Scotland. MacKillop responded to this and through practical means, to Catechism of the Catholic Church was to today and in the years to come.’ Cardinal O’Brien celebrated Mass for Baptismal call and inspired bring the Good News of God’s adults of some 30 years ago, namely a bril- “As in all our apostolic work, we are the delegates and parishioners of Carfin’s others to do so. Lay women love to all who we meet. liant summary of our Faith, translated into convinced that the ‘wisdom’ of Christ and St Francis Xavier’s Church, home of and men, as Josephite The sisters hope to organise easy-to-understand language.’ His Church can, in some tangible way, be Scotland’s national shrine to Our Lady, Associates, can commit them- a follow-up conference for “The foreword, written by the Pope him- transmitted through these pages,” Mr with Fr Stephen McGrattan, youth officer selves to ‘live the charism or anybody who was unable to self, is itself a joy to read,” Cardinal O’Brien Martin said. “In the answers provided to for Galloway Diocese, and Fr David spirit of St Mary in their daily attend. said. “The Pope describes how YouCat the many questions, on so many topics, Wallace, youth chaplain to Glasgow lives through friendship, prayer came about and says that: ‘This book is young people will find an intricate net- Archdiocese. and service to make a differ- For further information they exciting because it speaks of our own des- work of convincing, illuminating and “As our membership is drawn from the ence in their local area and so can be contacted by telephone tiny and so deeply engages each one of us.’ truthful statements regarding belief, the dioceses of Scotland, we recognise our further the reign of God in our at: 01397 700989 or by email “Reading this book and making its true nature of love, the true meaning of need for, and the value of, meeting with world.’ at: [email protected] teaching part of our own lifestyles will life and of our vocation to love—to love movements, associations and religious help us be what Christ wants of us, as we God and our neighbour. In the run up to communities who also work in this follow in His footsteps. Further, as the World Youth Day in Madrid this year, important apostolate,” Mr Docherty said. Pope said when he was with us in the UK CTS hope that YouCat will also be a valu- “The youth ministry forum is a simple only last year, it will also certainly help us able spiritual compass to all young first step of invitation to gather, listen, along the way of thinking how best we can pilgrims.” pray and reflect.” be what the Pope wants of us, namely ‘one His views were shared by Chris of the future saints of the 21st century.’” Docherty, secretary of the CYSS, who For more on World Youth Day, see page 8 In a message to those gathered for the said: “This great gift from the Church Scottish launch, Fergal Martin, general provides yet another tool to honour the [email protected] Opportunity knocks for Scottish pilgrims to Irish shrine SCOTTISH pilgrims hoping when Cardinal Keith O’Brien to visit Ireland’s National was our guest speaker at the Marian Shrine this year have National Novena in August, extra incentives to go, and they would have filled three an easier way to get there. times over, such was the Scots and Poles from Motherwell come An exhibition entitled A demand from guests attending.” Man of the People was offi- The story of Knock began together for Beatification pilgrimage cially opened at Knock on August 21 1879 when Our Museum on May 5 and runs Lady, St Joseph and St. John By Mary McGinty The group led by Polish chaplain to until October, marking the the Evangelist appeared at the Motherwell Cathedral Fr Krzysztof 100th anniversary of the birth south gable of Knock Parish A GROUP led by Fr Garwolinski pictured at St Peter’s of Mgr James Horan and the Church. The apparition was Krzysztof Garwolinski, the Sqaure in the Vatican, during their National Eucharistic Congress witnessed by 15 people, young Polish chaplain to Motherwell visit to Rome for the Beatification at the shrine will be held on and old. Cathedral, proudly flew the ceremony for Blessed Pope John Saturday June 25. through the addition of Friday grimage and prayer for worship- Mother Teresa of Calcutta vis- flag for Scotland at the Paul II The late monsignor was and Monday flights to meet pers from all over the globe.” ited the shrine in June of 1993. Beatification of Pope John “It was the trip of a lifetime,” widely known for his success- seasonal demand. Brian Crowley, general man- One and a half million pilgrims Paul II. pilgrim Margaret Murray told ful campaign to bring an air- Commenting on the new ager of the Knock House Hotel visit the shrine annually. The 38-strong party of parish- the SCO. “We had Mass in a dif- port to Knock. It is fitting then service between Edinburgh and at the shrine, told the SCO: ioners from the diocese includ- ferent church every day and we that Knock Shrine in County Knock, Andrea Hayes, Flybe “The direct flights from For more information and ed seven Polish pilgrims and saw some wonderful places and Mayo (above right) is now general manager of market Edinburgh to Knock are pro- events at Knock Shrine visit was accompanied by Canon truly beautiful churches but the being served by direct flights development, said: “One month viding the ideal opportunity to http://www.knock-shrine.ie John Healy of St Serf’s in highlight was the Beatification. from Edinburgh International after its launch we are delighted visit this superb Marian Shrine Airdrie. The week-long pilgrim- “It was a privilege to be there Airport. with how our new service from which was spoken of as ‘my To contact Knock House age included visits to Assisi, and have people from Pope Flybe began operating its Edinburgh to Knock is being personal pilgrimage’ by the Hotel visit http://www. Siena, Florence and Pisa. John Paul II’s homeland in our new route between Edinburgh received. Knock is proving to be late Pope John Paul II during knockhousehotel.ie On the day of the group. We also had a young and Knock last month by offer- an extremely popular destination. his visit there in 1979.” Beatification, the group left Hungarian girl who was ing Tuesday, Thursday and “Even more significant is the He added that: “If only Flybe For more information on their accommodation in the received into the Church at Sunday flights. The service direct access to the world had been doing these direct flybe and best ticket prices Salesian Pastoral Centre at Easter and her enthusiasm was will be increased to five flights famous Knock Shrine which is flights from Knock to from Edinburgh visit 2.30am to make their way to the an added joy.” a week in July and August such an important place of pil- Edinburgh a few years ago http://www.flybe.com Vatican where they waited Fr Garwolinski added: “It was patiently for the 5am opening of a deeply moving experience to the barriers. Having taken up be amongst the various national- residence at the top of the Via ities present as they flew their della Concilliazione they were flags at the Beatification as well joined by two seminarians from as to be at Mass and receive Scots College and the Saltire Holy Communion there. flew proudly for the duration of “Our group was its own sign the Beatification. of the integration of our two In the week-long trip they communities and we can thank REFRESH YOUR FAITH BETWEEN MASSES visited Assisi, Siena, Florence Blessed John Paul for showing and Pisa. us the way.” 6 SCHOOLS NEWS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday May 20 2011 Young players get star treatment St Ninian’s football fans pick up tips from top Spanish teams

St Aloysius’ debate captures attention of a top legal mind

By Mary McGinty Dominic Simpson (7G) Nicole Donnelly (7O) Shona MacPherson A NEW generation of bud- (7S) and Elliot Rooney (PL) with ding legal eagles tested their the Lord Advocate debating skills on school uni- doers to justice,” she said. “To be form in the presence of the a good lawyer you need to be Lord Advocate at St Aloysius’ intelligent but more importantly College in Glasgow. you need to be a good person. Later P7 pupils were given an Principled defence and prosecu- insight into the career of tion lawyers are essential but we By Martin Dunlop Back in Valencia, the budding young The trip to Spain was an experience of a Scotland’s most senior law offi- also have to help witnesses fulfil footballers, and four accompanying lifetime for the group of football fans cer Elish Angiolini and the histo- their responsibilities; it takes YOUNG pupils from St Ninian’s teachers, travelled to the Valencia CF ry of the Scottish legal system. courage to be a good citizen.” High School, Giffnock, had the fan- training complex each day and were put for a week, but also the first-hand knowl- Ms Angiolini reflected back to Later in her visit, Ms Angiolini tastic opportunity to live like foot- through their paces by the club’s coaches edge that it takes ‘hard work, dedication her own school days at warned the children to be aware ballers during the Easter holidays, as in morning and afternoon sessions. The and discipline to succeed’. Glasgow’s Notre Dame High of cyber-bullying. they enjoyed a trip to Valencia and slick training routines on offer focussed S3 pupil, Mark Toner, said the Valencia School and the early forays into “The internet is a wonderful experienced training with some of on teaching the pupils how to play foot- experience had ‘fulfilled many of the boys’ ‘advocacy.’ In Govan as a tool for research and entertain- Spain’s most highly-rated coaches. ball in true Spanish style. childhood dreams—of becoming a profes- teenager she started a clinic ment but it also presents chal- Every second year, since 2003 when sional footballer—albeit for six days’. offering advice on grant applica- lenges,” she said. “Cyber- they travelled to Madrid, S2 and S3 pupils Experience “It was a great experience to be taught by tions. She also told the pupils of bullying, for instance, is a crime from St Ninian’s have had the chance to “It was a great experience for the boys— professional coaches how to play football how her ‘knees knocked and her which makes victims feel vulner- visit Spain and learn football tips from the they lived like professional footballers for the right way,” he said. hands shook’ when, at 16, she able, terrorised. The role of the coaches of top Spanish football clubs. A the six days and loved every minute of it— “On the whole, it was an excellent expe- was cross-examined as a witness procurator system is to protect full programme of activities is laid on for as did I,” teacher Mark McKean said. rience for everyone involved.” at sheriff court in a ‘first experi- people, to be agents against tyran- the youngsters to ensure they also have the “We played three fixtures against Spanish Fellow S3 pupil, Michael Walsh, was in ence of the justice system that ny but it cannot be done in isola- opportunity to experience the Spanish cul- opposition and it was a fantastic learning similar high spirits following the trip. was less than impressive.’ tion and needs the community to ture and lifestyle. experience to play against the footballing “Valencia was an incredible experience However, Ms Angiolini rec- be part of the solution.” mentality and ability of Spanish players.” to have taken part in,” he said. “Training ommended the law as a worthy John McCabe, director of St Itinerary Mr McKean added that his S3 football with the Valencia coaches was brilliant as it career choice in which great Aloysius alumni, told the SCO During this year’s six-day trip, the group of team had clearly taken some of the lessons developed my skills.” good can be done for society and that the school was ‘very grateful 47 pupils got the chance to see some of the on board, as they returned home to secure For S2 pupil, Connor Duggan, the the individuals within it. to the Lord Advocate for giving world’s best footballers play as they trav- the under-15’s Paisley and District league highlight of the trip was seeing so many “We need highly competent us such a thought-provoking and elled to Villareal to watch Lionel Messi, championship. world-class football players at the lawyers to help bring the wrong- thoroughly enjoyable talk.’ David Villa, Andres Iniesta and their Fellow teacher Peter Harkins said that Villareal v Barcelona game. Barcelona team-mates take on the local the trip not only gave the students the side, Villareal CF (Club de Futbol). chance to live like a professional footballer [email protected]

Haiti crisis leads to inspired fundraising DURING the season of Lent, the community of St David’s Primary School, Dalkeith, selected SCIAF as their main charity beneficiary, focusing, in particular, on the children and families of Haiti. The children’s interest in Haiti grew following the devas- tating earthquake that struck the ities such as a class dance-off, “For a school of this size Pupils of St David’s Primary School country last year and subsequent sponsored read, skip-a-thon and to raise so much, shows the are thrilled to hand over a substan- school themes and activities a healthy Fairtrade tuck-shop. determination and desire to do tial cheque to SCIAF’s John Sharp Pupils put backs into efforts based on Global Citizenship. The children of St David’s more to help improve the lives Following the school’s sup- have taken the children of Haiti of other children and families work of SCIAF and proud of THE pupil council of Jodie McDermott and Sophie Munro port of MISSIO Scotland and to their hearts and their efforts affected by such tragedy,” Mr their efforts once again during Lochyside Primary School, of the pupil council with fellow pupils and the backpacks their Children helping Children and commitment have raised an Sharp said. Lent. near Fort William, recently PIC: ANTHONY MacMILLAN project in India and El incredible £1170. He added that the St David’s “At a time of reflection, of managed to fill 87 back- Salvador, the school council John Sharp, school’s coordi- pupils’ fundraising was not the budget cuts and austerity meas- packs with essential items decided on helping the children nator for SCIAF, paid the end, but ‘very much a growing ures, it is refreshing to experi- for Mary’s Meals charity to toothpaste, towels, shorts, pen- and families of Haiti. school a visit and told the partnership between SCIAF’s ence the enthusiasm and send to children in Malawi. cil cases and notebooks. The P1-7 pupils adopted an enter- pupils, ‘on behalf of the chil- Haiti campaign and St David’s motivation and the incredible The pupils did so well they pupils also collected £210 for prising approach to their dren of Haiti,’ that ‘SCIAF Primary School’. generosity of the whole school had to contact a sponsor to Mary’s Meals feeding pro- fundraising efforts and aware- would like to thank everyone in St David’s headteacher, Tony community for our global supply new backpacks before gramme by taking part in a ness campaign. St David’s school community Currie, said that pupils at the ‘neighbours’ in a different part also filling them with essential ‘Change Challenge’ during They led, and enjoyed, activ- for their generosity.’ school are proud to support the of the world,” Mr Currie said. items, such as toothbrushes, Lent. Friday May 20 2011 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER LOCAL NEWS 7 Knight’s tale can inspire the young Alan Wickham hopes to encourage more young people to join Knights of St Columba By Ian Dunn respect them because they are a lot more worldly wise than I am,” he said. THE Knights of St Columba have long been a vital part of Scottish Recruitment drive Catholic life. Though the order has Since joining, he’s also become involved never stopped being active in Catholic in the knights’ efforts to recruit more communities, the average age of members. Catholic lecturer lands prestigious members has crept up in recent years. “I’ve been quite heavily involved in That’s why young members like Alan the student side of that,” he said. “I’ve fellowship post at Yale University Wickham are an inspiring sign of the fra- been trying to get the Catholic society at ternity’s future. The 20-year-old Stirling the university involved.” A HISTORY lecturer at the network in the colonies that University law student became a knight As for how he would pitch the society Highlands and Islands supported the home missions. at the end of last year and is hopeful that to a new member he has a slick reply. University, who is currently This research will form the other young Catholics will follow in his “I would talk to them about the reputa- researching Britain and foundation of Ms Kehoe’s proj- footsteps. tion of the order worldwide, how it is part Ireland’s Catholics in the ect, which will aim to make a Traditional values of a much bigger network across the 19th century, has been significant contribution to the Joining the knights Though modern technology was key to world, I would see if they have any inter- awarded a prestigious visit- historiography of religiosity Originally from Forres in Inverness him joining the knights, the values that est in charity work, if they have any ing fellowship at one of the and citizenship in the UK. young Alan’s interest in the order came attracted him are ancient. interest in being a member of the frater- world’s leading institutions. “It will shed much-needed from a suitably modern place. “I like the idea of being around like- nity, and just try and find out if they’d be Karly Kehoe (above) will light on the relationship “I was on the internet and I saw some minded people who share the same values willing to spend a couple of evenings a spend a month in 2012 between Catholic culture and information about the Knights of St as me, and come from a Catholic back- week in the company of other Catholics researching at the Beinecke British identity,” Ms Kehoe, Columbus, the American order,” he told ground,” he said. “And It promotes very trying to further the aims of the Church Rare Book and Manuscript who is based at the UHI Centre the SCO. “Then a little later I had to go to good things. Not many organisations work as a whole,” he said. Library at Yale University in for History in Dornoch, said. my grandmother’s funeral in Canada hard for charity any more so it’s good to He is also keen to use modern technol- the US for her project Empire “This award demonstrates the where I met some Knights of St be part of something that does that.” ogy such as Facebook to spread the word. and Emancipation: Britain and growing strength of the team at Columbus, and they were talking about He also admited he was keen to be part “I think it is a very good idea to mod- Ireland’s Catholics, 1800-1900. the Centre for History. For me, the Knights of St Columba, the UK order, of something that gives his life more ernise that element of it,” he said. “My research asks new ques- personally, it represents the and how they do really good work and are meaning. “Tradition is very important, I’m a big tions about Catholic Britons opportunity to take my work to very charity-minded and I really fancied “It’s self betterment really, If you’re advocate of it but promoting the fraterni- who represented around one the next level. It’s an incredible getting involved in it myself.” looking for ways in which you can ty online is how I think we will attract quarter of the population after achievement—and I’m After he began university he decided to improve as a person,” he said. “It’s better new young members.” the union with Ireland in absolutely delighted.” take that interest further. being part of a group that encourages you Indeed that mix of the modern and the 1801—many of whom viewed Ms Kehoe—a historian who “I noticed there was a local council in to do good rather than be part of a group traditional is at the heart of what he themselves every bit as British concentrates on how religion Stirling and started talking to other that encourages you to go out and write believes the order can be. as their Protestant neighbours,” and ethnicity affect perceptions knights on facebook and they got the ball stuff on walls and things like that.” “I’ve always liked the traditional side Ms Kehoe said. of national identity in modern rolling for me,” he said. “Peter Oliver, a Since becoming a knight last November of the Church,” he reflected. “There’s She will examine how the Britain, Ireland and empire— member in England, told me who to he hasn’t felt out of place despite being the something reassuring about having that empire became, for the sits on the editorial board of phone and talk to, so I phoned head office youngest member of the council. 2000 years of experience behind you.” Catholic middle-class, a means the British Scholar Society. and they made inquiries for me, and the “I look up to all the guys there, and I of achieving social acceptance She is an active member of the next thing I knew the knights in Stirling think there is a respect from them because www.ksc.org.uk through the opportunities it Women’s History Scotland had made contact with me which was it’s quite unusual to find someone who offered for professional steering committee and is the good.” takes religion seriously at my age and I [email protected] advancement and for the devel- managing editor of the Britain opment of a British Catholic and the World journal.

Focus to fall on Church architecture OTTO HERSCHAN has been described as a Man for All Seasons, or maybe it should be for all sorts of reasons? By Martin Dunlop Smoke has been a part of his life since he was captain of his CATHOLIC Church archi- tecture from 1955 to 1975 is school house, Kemble. Saint John Kemble, after whom the the subject of a new house was named, was hanged at Hereford in 1679. But research project to be car- ried out by Glasgow School before sentence was carried out, he was allowed to smoke of Art later this year. a pipe and say a prayer. Robert Proctor, lecturer in history of architecture at the Now that smoking has been virtually outlawed, it has become an act behind a screen. school of art’s Mackintosh School of Architecture, has Prayer has not quite reached that stage. been awarded funding for the project—including £135,000 After his school days he became manager of two London theatres, The granted by the Arts and Boltons and the Embassy, in which many young actresses and actors, such as Benny Humanities Research Council— which will begin in September Hill, Clive Dunn (Corporal Jones in Dad’s Army), Robert Shaw, Dame Dorothy and last for 20 months. Churches such as St Mary’s, Leyland academic and public awareness Tutin first became famous. and St Patrick’s, Kilsyth (above) of the Church architecture of Work underway will be the focus of a new research this period. H.M Queen Mary was a regular patron of the Boltons Theatre. Mr Proctor has already begun project carried out by the Glasgow “It’s often not well under- initial research, travelling School of Art stood and is frequently even At school he won the Morgan Divinity prize. Was that an indication why in throughout the UK, looking at hated, whereas I think it’s churches, meeting with parish- tecture practices, 1955-1975 important to acknowledge it 1953, for more than fifty years, he was a director of five Catholic newspapers, ioners and clergy and learning was the time of a ‘massive and appreciate it—some of the still puffing his way through over a tonne of tobacco. about parish histories, and he church-building boom.’ buildings, by international believes the period from 1955- His interest in church archi- architectural standards, are Holy Smoke? includes fascinating glimpses into thespian London and the 1975 is important for a number tecture was sparked by some exceptionally good,” he said. personalties of the day. It also gives a personal perspective on many of the major of reasons. research on the Glasgow archi- “Even if this period repre- “First, and most obviously, tecture firm Gillespie, Kidd sents a moment in history events that occurred and personalities in recent church history. the Second Vatican Council and Coia, whose archive is which is not likely to be took place right in its centre— held at the city’s school of art. repeated, it’s still a significant (Some chapters of the book were serialised in the Scottish Catholic Observer 1962-65—and so it gives an “They designed a large number moment which has to be last year.) opportunity to study the trans- of churches in Scotland—all but acknowledged.” Holy Smoke? formations in church architec- one of them Roman Catholic—in by Otto Herschan ture that happened as a result the period in question, and this Mr Proctor is keen to hear Republic of Ireland - €12.95 + p.p. €3.90 / UK - £11.50 + p.p. £5.50 of the council and the subse- research led to an article on these from parishes that may have a By Post: TAF Publishing, 52 Cardiffsbridge Avenue, Finglas, Dublin 11, Ireland quent changes in Liturgy that churches for an academic jour- suitable building for inclusion in followed from it,” he said. “It nal,” Mr Proctor said. “Since the project and any parishes also allows one to see how the then it has seemed an obvious that may be interested in host- Delivery to: Name: changes might have been antic- path of research to extend this ing the exhibition, production Address: ipated, and how the earlier study to Britain as a whole.” costs of which are covered by period might contrast with the the research grant, following later.” Book plans the completion of the project. He added that, as well as At the completion of the research, Dr Proctor can be contacted by No. of Copies: Enclosed Cheque: € /£ representing the period when a book, with accompanying exhi- email at: [email protected]. modern architecture began to bition, will be released, which, Also available from: be adopted in ordinary archi- Mr Proctor hopes, will raise both [email protected] www.theauthorsfriend.com (See Catalogue) 8 INTERNATIONAL NEWS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday May 20 2011 WYD preparations are heating up Organisers of World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid promise a ‘fiesta’ with a Spanish flavour By Stephen Reilly November but there has since been a worldwide contest, soliciting songs—not WITH less than 100 days to go, to replace the bishop’s hymn, but to play preparations for World Youth Day alongside it. 2011 in Madrid are heating up and Some 270 songs were submitted and organisers are promising a ‘fiesta’, by just more than 130 were deemed eligible, adding a Spanish flavour to the tradi- Ms Rivera said. The public has been tional opportunities for prayer, friend- asked to go to a website—http:// ship, music and religious education. www.madridmeencanta.org, and vote for Latest figures reveal that 347,965 their favourites by May 31. A WYD panel Meat off the menu on Fridays for youths are now registered for the August will take the top 25 vote-getters and 16-21 event, which Pope Benedict XVI choose five of them to feature in Madrid. Catholics in England and Wales will attend. Many more young Catholics are expected to attend without register- Programme THE Bishops’ Conference Bishops’ conferences ing, so early estimates of 1.5 million par- Hundreds of bands, choirs and soloists of England and Wales has throughout the world have ticipants are still likely to be accurate. applied for an official performance slot at resolved to restore the enjoyed the authority to regu- World Youth Day, vying for an interna- practice of abstaining from late Friday penances for nearly Late surge tional stage, but no pay. Organisers chose meat on Fridays throughout a half century. This privilege Fr Eric Jacquinet, the official in charge of 255 of them. the year. was granted to bishops’ confer- the youth section at the Pontifical the Madrid event will be the first World The first three afternoons, evenings The bishops made the deci- ences in the 1966 Apostolic Council for the Laity, the official sponsor Youth Day with its own radio station and and nights have been set aside for cultur- sion during a meeting last week Constitution On Fast and of World Youth Day, said they were also with a web-TV site. al activities, including the music and and the new rule is scheduled Abstinence, promulgated by expecting a late surge of registrations. Erika Rivera Palma, a spokeswoman museum visits. The mornings will be to take effect on September 16, Pope Paul VI, and later reaf- “We can’t predict how many will regis- for WYD 2011, said the organisation dedicated to religious education sessions, 2011, the one-year anniversary firmed in the 1983 Code of ter at the last minute,” he said. looked for 20,000 volunteers to help dur- which take place in hundreds of locations of Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to Canon Law, approved under At WYD Paris in 1997, he said, ing the event. More than 30,000 people and in dozens of languages. The teachers the UK. Pope John Paul II. 300,000 young people pre-registered and applied and the staff is still sifting of the sessions are 250 bishops, who The bishops reminded “I think Catholics will wel- there were 1.2 million people at the clos- through the applications to settle on almost always leave plenty of time to dia- Catholics in England and come this,” Archbishop Vincent ing vigil and closing Mass with Pope 22,400 volunteers. logue with the youths. Wales of the obligation of Nichols of Westminster (above) John Paul II. At the start of May she said, the World Fr Jacquinet said the Pontifical council Friday Penance. said. “What we have sought to Youth Day staff was 500 strong, and 80 chooses the 250 bishops, usually based “Every Friday is set aside by do in this decision is to estab- Spreading the word per cent of those workers were volun- on those who have told the council they the Church as a special day of lish a shared practice, a shared The staff of WYD Madrid has rallied teers. Some were already in Madrid, but will attend WYD and are available. The penance, for it is the day of the habit, because habits that are interest and is helping prepare all those many were working from home on the final choice, he said, is based on language death of our Lord,” according carried out together are better young people with a major presence on website and Facebook pages. and country of origin ‘for example, we to the announcement. learned and are stronger—we the Internet, especially through social want to make sure the German speakers They go on to specify that give each other mutual support. media such as Facebook and Twitter. WYD music come not only from Germany, but also having a specific Friday So that’s why there’s a simple, Photos of the preparation phase are post- Organisers have also used the digital from Austria and Switzerland’. penance can be for the Faithful across-the-board expectation ed on Flickr and videos produced by or world to seek out music for the big event. The council, he said, also takes into ‘a clear and distinctive mark of that this will be something that about WYD 2011 are collected on a spe- The official hymn for world youth day, account that some bishops ‘have a special their own Catholic identity.’ Catholics will do.” cial YouTube channel. with words by Auxiliary Bishop Cesar charisma’ in addition to their teaching Additionally, they note that Last week’s meeting also Organisers announced last week that Franco of Madrid, was released in charism. Catholics who wish to go saw the bishop release state- beyond the act of common wit- ments calling for deepening ness of abstaining from meat social engagements from Queen heads to Ireland amid dissident Republican threats can voluntarily choose to make Catholics and backing use of Friday an opportunity for the English Baccalaureate in THE Irish Taoiseach Enda future in Europe and beyond.’ The Real IRA have also the opportunity to meet them prayer and self-sacrifice. Catholic schools in England. Kenny has said the Queen’s “It symbolises a healing of threatened the armed British to tell them to stop,” Fr visit to Ireland this week is a the past, a recognition of two policemen who will accompa- McVerry said. “I pray that they chance to heal the division of countries having grown up ny Queen Elizabeth to her offi- will reduce their level of vio- Swiss failure to tighten assisted the past, however threats by together and facing a future out cial functions in Dublin, lence before, during and after dissident Republican of respect and co-operation,” Kildare, Tipperary and Cork the Queen’s visit. Any person suicide regulations is condemned groups—such as the Real he said. “It is an international between Tuesday and Friday. of goodwill should do their IRA—to disrupt the visit has symbol of very powerful sig- Dublin cleric Fr Peter utmost to tell these people to ANTI-euthanasia groups Zurich for at least one year, a prompted another Catholic nificance.” McVerry has offered to meet abandon their campaign. I want have condemned the deci- measure that would cut down on priest to offer mediation. However the Continuity IRA the Real IRA leadership in a to meet them in an effort to sion of voters in the Swiss so-called ‘suicide tourism.’ Mr Kenny said the visit, that has issued a statement promis- bid to persuade them to finally persuade them to give up.” city of Zurich to reject pro- The Care Not Killing alliance began on Tuesday, marked ‘the ing to: “Do everything in our lay down their arms. The Real IRA turned down posals to tighten regulations of 40 pro-life organisations beginnings of a new relationship power to get to the head of the “The Real IRA remain intent Derry priest Fr Michael on assisted suicide. expressed its disappointment between Ireland and Britain as Crown occupation forces on on causing misery on this Canny’s earlier offer to meet In a referendum last Sunday, over the vote. we face a very challenging her visit to Ireland.” island and I would welcome with them. 85 per cent of the 278,000 votes “We are disappointed that cast opposed proposals to ban voters in Zurich appear to have said in a statement that its coun- PRIEST SPEAKS OUT AGAINST Mexico after a series of attacks assisted suicide, while 78 per followed the call of the two NEWS IN BRIEF sellors respect other beliefs and PEOPLE TRAFFICKING IN EGYPT on churches, religious institutions cent opposed outlawing the major political parties to sup- would not try to convert or pass A CATHOLIC priest has and websites in recent weeks. practice for foreigners. port the status quo in today’s ENGLISH COUNCIL SUPPORTS judgement on children. revealed that up to 400 people, The most recent attack Around 200 people commit referendum on assisted suicide CATHOLIC CHILDREN SOCIETY mainly Eritreans, are being occurred at the cathedral in assisted suicide each year in after an earlier poll showed that RICHMOND Council has backed COLOMBIAN PRIEST MURDERED held for ransom by people-traf- Mexico City during the Easter Zurich, including many foreign- two thirds of Swiss people were staff from the Catholic Children’s IN WESTERN BOGOTÁ fickers in Egypt’s Sinai desert. Mass, when a group of people ers. The Zurich-based assisted concerned about suicide Society, which it has awarded a A COLOMBIAN priest and Eritrean-born Fr Mussie Zerai, came in and destroyed the stat- suicide clinic Dignitas says it tourism,” Dr Peter Saunders, £89,000 contract to offer help and university chaplain has been who heads Rome-based refugee ue of Our Lady of Guadalupe. has helped 150 Britons to die. Care Not Killing’s campaign support to children in the bor- murdered as thieves tried to charity Habeshia Agency for Mexico City Archdiocese, as The Evangelical People’s director, said. “However we are ough’s schools, after they were steal his cell phone in the west Development Cooperation, said well as many leaders of other Party and the Federal pleased that the Swiss slighted by a Lib Dem peer. of Bogotá. they are tortured and forced to Christian denominations in the Democratic Union had pro- Government is still planning to Baroness Jenny Tonge attacked Fr Gustavo Garcia, chaplain at phone relatives for ransoms of up country, condemned the inci- posed limiting assisted suicide revise the country’s federal laws the society for being inspired Minuto de Dios University, was to £6000. dent and called for a legal sys- to people who had lived in on assisted suicide next year.” by Catholic values and doctrine. stabbed by thieves as he waited He said one hostage told him tem that ensures religious “It is unfair and irrational for with another priest for a bus. He a 24-year-old Eritrean man had freedom for all Mexicans. the council to impose Catholic was taken to hospital by police recently died after electric shock The website of the Mexican EWTN CATHOLIC TV IS ON SKY EPG 589 thinking on the entire popula- but died shortly after arrival. torture. Appeals for action to the Bishops’ Conference has also tion of young people in this bor- The commander of the authorities in Egypt have gone gone off-line, following a mas- Sky Freesat £175 total cost , no monthly charges. ough, the vast majority of whom Metropolitan Police of Bogotá, unheeded, he said. sive cyber-attack on May 5. 200 Free channels including EWTN TV & Radio. are not Catholic or may have no Francisco Patiño said that they A spokesman said the data- 08442411602 Call Sky on for installation. religion at all,” she said. are offering a reward of up to CALLS TO PROTECT RELIGIOUS base had been damaged and Call EWTN on 020 83502542 or e-mail [email protected] The society, which is accredit- £6000 for information that FREEDOMS IN MEXICO most information lost, however for free monthly posted programme guide and ed by the British Association for leads to the capture of the per- THERE have been calls for a law there was also a backup copy visit www.ewtn.co.uk formoreinfo. Counselling and Psychotherapy, petrators of this crime. to protect religious freedom in which will be installed soon. Friday May 20 2011 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER VATICAN NEWS 9 Fresh guidelines to combat clerical sexual abuse issue Give a child Bishops’ Conferences around world to meet May 2012 deadline By Stephen Reilly accused priests are presumed with a cleft a second innocent until the contrary is The Congregation for the proven. Doctrine of the Faith laid out fresh guidelines for fighting Further guidance child sexual abuse. The cir- Fr Federico Lombardi, head of chance at life. cular letter to all bishops’ the Vatican press office said: conferences was released on “We need to address the prob- Monday and gives instruc- lem promptly and effectively tions for preparing policies with clear, organic, indications and guidelines for dealing that are suitable to local situa- with cases of clerical sexual tions and in relation to the abuse of minors. norms and civil authorities. The The letter states that it is indication of a specific date and important for dioceses to coop- a relatively short period within erate with police in reporting which all Episcopal confer- priests who molest children and ences must develop guidelines adds that bishops should devel- is clearly a very strong and elo- op new guidelines for prevent- quent statement.” ing sex abuse in line with the He added that bishops in new teaching by next May. Past mistakes most English-speaking coun- It also states independent lay Lay review committees in the tries have already specified review boards that have been US and Ireland have recently guidelines on tackling abuse, in created in some countries to reported that some bishops particular in the United States, oversee the Church’s child pro- ‘failed miserably’ in following Ireland, England and Wales, tection policies ‘cannot substi- their own guidelines and had Scotland, New Zealand, Malta, tute’ for bishops’ judgment and thwarted the boards’ work by Australia and Canada. power. withholding information and by The preparation of the docu- enacting legal hurdles that made ment released on Monday was Prompt response ensuring compliance impossible. at the time of the publication of In a letter accompanying the In the letter, the Vatican told new rules for the implementa- circular, Cardinal William the bishops ‘it is important to tion of the motu proprio Levada (above), Prefect of the cooperate’ with civil law Sacramentorum sanctitatis Congregation for the Doctrine enforcement authorities and fol- tutela. Cardinal Levada later of the Faith, urged all bishops to low civil reporting require- informed of its preparation dur- respond promptly to the call. ments, though it doesn’t make ing the meeting of the Cardinals “In order to facilitate the cor- such reporting mandatory. The at the November 2010 rect application of these norms Vatican has said such a binding Consistory. and other issues related to the rule would be problematic for “This Dicastery remains at abuse of minors, it seems priests working in countries the disposal of your Episcopal opportune that each Episcopal with repressive regimes. Conference should there be any Conference prepare guidelines The letter told the bishops' need for clarification or assis- Free cleft surgery which takes as little as 45 minutes whose purpose will be to assist conferences to draft guidelines tance in the preparation of such the Bishops of the Conference for preventing abuse and caring Guidelines,” the cardinal said and costs as little as £150, can give desperate to follow clear and coordinated for victims and report them this week. “In the event that the procedures in dealing with these back to the Congregation by conference wishes to establish children not just a new smile – but a new life. instances of abuse,” he wrote. May 2012. It said bishops binding norms, it will be neces- “Such guidelines would take should be prepared to listen to sary to request the appropriate into account the concrete situa- victims, to create ‘safe environ- recognitio from the competent tion of the jurisdictions within ment’ programmes for minors Dicasteries of the Roman I want to give a child a second chance at life. the Episcopal Conference. and to better screen seminarians Curia.” “Each Conference of Bishops and ensure they receive proper £150 towards surgery for one £30 towards medications for is asked to send a copy of the training about celibacy and the I To read guidelines in full visit child one surgery completed Guidelines to the damage done to victims of sex http://www.sconews.co.uk/new £75 could cover half the cost £ We’ll gratefully Congregation by the end of abuse. s/9301/guidelines-in-cases-of- of one surgery accept any amount May 2012.” The letter also stresses that sexual-abuse/ Mr/Mrs/Ms Vatican instruction strongly affirms NEWS IN BRIEF Address Pope’s motu proprio on EF Mass Postcode POPE CALLS FOR PEACE Email The Vatican has published its Norms’. 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He is also a UK constitutional expert and he suggested that the Scotland on Sunday initiate a cam- paign against the Act of Settlement on the grounds that it discriminated against Catholics by forbidding them from ever acceding to the British BY KEVIN McKENNA throne. The late Cardinal Thomas Winning dutifully pitched in with a statement supporting our position and OT long after the first Mike Russell, the SNP MSP, ensured Holyrood election in that the issue was among the first ever 1999, James MacMillan to be debated in our new parliament. made a startling speech Our editorial strategy had worked. at the Edinburgh It was also great fun to see Catholic InternationalN Film Festival. Mr Labour politicians squirming as they MacMillan, the UK’s finest living tried to decide where their loyalties classical composer, used this gilded lay; to Holy Mother Church or to platform to state that so-called mod- Holy Mother Tony Blair. Twelve ern, bright and enlightened Scotland years down the line the issue of anti- remained in the grip of deep-rooted Catholic discrimination at the heart of anti-Catholicism. the Act of Settlement is exercising Elizabeth II, a woman for whom I lished and thus, a further erosion of Kevin McKenna suggests that changing I wasn’t convinced then that he some minds again, including that of have the utmost respect and admira- Christian influence at the heart of the Act of Settlement to allow a Catholic hadn’t slightly exaggerated the situa- his eminence Cardinal Keith O’Brien. tion and whose own lifelong Christian Britain would occur. to become king or queen is more trouble tion and, despite the sickening cam- witness has been a force for good and Is this something that we really than it is worth paign of hatred directed at Neil et I find that I have shifted my unity in this divided kingdom. desire to happen for the sake of same sex couples. Yet they would Lennon this year, I’m still not con- position on the act. I think The reigning monarch of the UK is changing a scrap of legislation, also cite the same legislation in pur- vinced that our nation is characterised Ychanging it is more trouble also the head of the Church of which, let’s face it, affects Catholics suit of spurious religious parity. This by widespread anti-Catholic preju- than it is worth and frankly, I believe England and this, too, is a source of not a jot… unless you are some would simply cause resentment and dice. At that time I worked at the there are more pressing issues deserv- comfort for Christians of all denomi- bejeweled mid-European baron who sharpen hostility to other more impor- Scotland on Sunday newspaper and I ing of the Catholic community’s con- nations in Great Britain. If the harbours a desire to commence a tant Catholic interests. was more concerned that Mr cern today, such as the threat to the monarch was a Catholic it would romance with a young British royal I know which of the two issues mat- MacMillan had chosen to give our existence of our adoption agencies in cause profound distress and discom- on a yacht off St Tropez? ters more to Catholics and I hope that newspaper rivals, The Sunday Times, the face of the new equality legisla- fort among our brethren in the our hierarchy begins to see that too. an exclusive preview of his speech tion and the future of our Catholic reformed Christian tradition of these e all need a wee dose of prior to delivering it. schools. isles. He or she would be under con- political reality here. Our I Kevin McKenna is former deputy Our immediate task was to some- What is more, the continuing con- stant scrutiny for signs of where his WChurch is seeking to wrig- editor of the Herald and former exec- how take ownership of the story that troversy surrounding the Act of real loyalties lay: to Rome or to the gle free of UK equality laws to ensure utive editor of the Daily Mail in had caused convulsions throughout Settlement must be causing acute realm. Inevitably, the Church of that Catholic adoption agencies are Scotland. He is currently a columnist Scottish polite society. In this, we embarrassment to Her Majesty Queen England would have to be disestab- not bound to hand over children to for the Guardian.

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Work together to defeat the threat of euthanasia once and for all each of the different areas. MacDonald MSP, a much safer However, the fact remains bet for the pro-euthanasia that laws affecting the sanctity lobby as she is not only one of of human life are made in our the most loved and recognised parliaments and by our political figures in the parliament but representatives in our name as also lives with Parkinson’s a society. To have your say or Disease and is open about her to exert any influence over the desire to take advantage of outcomes we must make sure legalised euthanasia when she we have a voice and a place in feels the time is right. That’s a the law making process and powerful position to argue The newly re- that means lobbying. against without seeming cold elected inde- SPUC SCOTLAND As we stand at the threshold and uncompassionate in the pendent MSP of a new parliament in eyes of the general public. Margo COLUMN Scotland there is a pro-life Further is the issue of a very MacDonald issue that looms large and that supportive media to the euthana- intends to PUC Scotland’s rai- is the threat of euthanasia sia message and, therefore, more resubmit her End son d’être is to lobby becoming legal in this parlia- populist support, which all com- of Life Assistance and educate on pro- mentary term. bines to make facing down and Bill to the life issues. As we Sadly it’s not a question of trying to defeat the next attempt Scottish speak to pro-life sup- ‘if’ but of ‘when’ it will rear a hard task. Parliament portersS and groups across the it’s head… again. So here’s where we are at house, we now face a chamber any other form. We also have a replies come in we record and country we find this isn’t There’s never been a time present. Margo MacDonald, with 48 new MSPs whose duty to explain to them why it collate them to give an overall always palatable and many since the establishment of our who has been re-elected as a list views on the issue are mostly should be opposed and why, as picture of what we’re facing would rather stick to pro-life parliament that there hasn’t member for the Lothians region, unknown at this stage. voters, we want to see any fur- this time round. prayer or to more practical been some attempt to introduce openly pledged to ‘re-submit a There are only 129 MSPs in ther euthanasia bills defeated Let’s do this together and ways of expressing their pro- some form of euthanasia. bill on Assisted Suicide’ in her the house so persuading a and thrown out. defeat this euthanasia threat life views, such as collecting Jeremy Purvis, the Liberal election manifesto. majority to support the bill is SPUC Scotland is here to once and for all. layettes. Democrat MSP, had two Alongside her 12 of the 19 an achievable target. make pro-life lobbying as easy DONNA NICHOLSON Speaking and writing letters attempts that both failed to get MSPs who backed her End of Each of us sit with eight as possible for you and your to politicians isn’t everyone’s enough backing to go forward Life Assistance Bill to go for- MSPs representing us by our fellow pro-lifers by assisting I To find out more please con- cup of tea and that’s just fine as in our first two parliaments. ward in the last parliament constituency and region and with all the information you tact the SPUC Scotland office the pro-life movement is a broad That all changed in the last have also been re-elected. we need to know what they need on your MSPs, how to on 0141 221 2094 or email: one that really does require parliament when the euthanasia And though the bill may think of euthanasia, whether contact them and what to say [email protected] or log supporters to have a hand in torch was passed to Margo have lost on the floor of the physician assisted suicide or in in your correspondence. As the on to www.spucscotland.org Friday May 20 2011 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER COMMENT 11 Whatever happened to trusting in God? WIRED IN

Whatever happened to trust? We began our first drift at our chosen spot. Almost Fr Eddie as soon as we had begun to fish a trout An SCO Diary swirled at one of Big Wull’s flies. A few minutes later another took his fly but By Dan McGinty McGhee came off almost immediately. Things were looking promising. We manoeu- NEWS of Norwich City’s promotion to England’s AS BIG Wull and I set out on our vred the boat back to the beginning of Premier League has fishing expedition last week I the drift and began again. prompted calls for their remarked that Shackleton had A sharp pull on one of my flies reas- owner, Delia Smith, to probably taken less equipment sured me that I was doing something have a statue erected in when he and his expedition ven- approximately right. Then it went her honour at the club’s tured to try and reach the South quiet. We tried another spot. A few Carrow Road stadium. A devout Catholic, Mrs Pole a hundred years ago. swirls but nothing. By now we had our Smith has spoken Does it say something about anglers rhythm and there is nothing more previously about her that we need so much ‘stuff’ to try and relaxing than being on the water listen- desire to see a chapel outwit the humble trout? Once upon a ing to the waves and casting flies in built at Carrow Road, and time it seemed that all that was needed anticipation. Suddenly a trout swirled has previously arranged was a rod and a few flies. Not anymore. and took one of my flies. It fought for Mass to be celebrated Whatever happened to trust? Anyway, fiercely but was soon in the net. I at the stadium. “Another dream I have we set out and headed south pausing for unhooked it and slid it back into the is inspired by Real Madrid, lunch just off the M6 and then into water and watched it swim away. We who have a chapel at their Penrith for a swift visit to John Norris fished on but with no further success. It ground where staff and of Penrith, the anglers equivalent of was almost time to come off the water supporters can go to heaven, to get even more ‘stuff.’ when I had another pull on my fly. I Mass,” she said. “In this Fortunately, there was no hurry, neither knew it was a good fish. Big Wull country it would have to be a non-denominational Stock Reservoir, located in the most assured me it was a very good fish. chapel, but I don’t see picturesque Forest of Bowland, nor the Around 20 minutes later I was taking why not.” trout in it, were going anywhere. the picture of the largest rainbow trout So, presumably if any There is always the temptation when I had ever caught, all 12lbs of it! I was statues are being erected setting out on a fishing expedition to elated, ecstatic even. I watched it swim at Carrow Road they will be get anxious. Will the weather be right? away feeling well satisfied. of an altogether different type than a life-size copy of Will the flies be hatching? Will the Coming off the water with a sense of the football club’s owner. trout be biting? Will I have my excuses achievement is special. We had enjoyed ready in case I don’t catch anything? our few hours fishing and now all we GGGGGGGGGGGGGG Will anyone believe them? Whatever had to do was find our accommodation. happened to trust? Big Wull and I Wull had the map. I had the sat nav. AS preparations for the made a firm decision to be relaxed and Whatever happened to trust? It was easy Pope’s visit to Venice reached fever pitch, the just enjoy the few days. to find and the welcome and quality expectant mood among the Once you leave the M6 and start head- exceptional. What would tomorrow Catholics in the city was in ing into the country the drive to Stocks hold? Most notably it held a few trout stark contrast to the city’s Reservoir is quite spectacular. The moor- for both of us and completely unexpect- Jesus, as He did with His disciples, invites us then to try and discern God’s plan for gondoliers, who were hotly land road with its sharp bends and steep edly, the sound of a cuckoo calling. Big to try and discern what God’s plan is and to them. He invites us to do the same, competing for the honour hills is exhilarating with the sheer sense Wull and I remarked that neither of us place our trust in Him today. We may often tell God what our of rowing for the Pope. Although the of space and freedom that it engenders. had heard a cuckoo at all last year in all Without any good reason. plans are. How often do we ask God responsibility was We enjoyed the drive and arrived calm of our fishing. This was a huge bonus. The Gospel this week almost begs us what God’s plans are for us? And who eventually entrusted to and relaxed and ready to fish. Fishing is about much more than just to hear its soothing words. ‘Don’t let knows better, God or us? Whatever two pairs—brothers Immediately we made a firm deci- catching fish. Fishing involves absorb- your hearts be troubled.’ ‘Trust.’ It happened to trust? Bruno and Francesco Dei sion to have just a short evening ses- ing all of the sights and sounds and couldn’t be simpler, so why do we insist Rossi and Gianpaolo sion fishing, a couple of hours on the smells of nature while trying to catch on making it complicated? Probably I FR EDDIE McGhee has been a priest D’Este and Igor Vignotto—the whole of Galloway Diocese since 1972. water would suffice. We set up our rods trout. Fishing is a very complete experi- because we allow ourselves to believe struggle took its toll on and flies at the most leisurely pace ence, it involves being alert to all of the that nothing could be that simple. How Currently serving three parishes in the one gondolier. before venturing out onto the water. possibilities that any day offers. Each wrong can we be? In addressing these Kilmarnock area he helps on a part time Aldo Reato, the city’s There was a fairly stiff breeze but it fishing day offers something different. words to His disciples, Jesus is acknowl- basis with chaplaincy in HMP head gondolier said: “I’ve was warm enough and prospects looked In many respects many of us do life edging that His friends will allow them- Kilmarnock. He holds a Diploma in had enough. It’s a shame good. Here and there trout were rising. the way that some of us do fishing. selves to become anxious. He is inviting Religious Education and a Masters in the Pope can’t row, otherwise I’d have given Education and has worked extensively It is hard to contain excitement in these Instead of being calm and composed them to put their trust in him. him an oar and he could circumstances. Immediately doubt sets and serene and accepting of what each Undoubtedly, we ourselves like to be in Catholic schools as advisor in reli- have gone himself.” in. Have I chosen the correct flies? Will day offers us we allow ourselves to in control of our lives. We have our gious education. A columnist for the Thankfully, not all the I be fishing them at the right depths? become anxious for no good reason. plans and our dreams. There is nothing SCO since 1991, his hobbies include city’s oarsmen were so Should I have put on a dry fly? All this All of the evidence tells us that there is wrong with that except that it can allow fishing, pigeon-racing and poetry. He blunt. Speaking of the while driving our boat to the chosen no need to be anxious but we allow us to exclude God from our plans and can be contacted by email: edwardm- honour of rowing the Holy Father’s vessel through spot and before we had even wet a line. anxiety anyway. We are perverse. our dreams. Jesus invited His disciples [email protected] the canals, Bruno Dei Rossi said: “It’s been two days that I haven’t managed to sleep. It’s a Gain an insight into the media from a Catholic perspective huge responsibility.” GGGGGGGGGGGGGG By Simon Dames Catholic Church in Scotland, The SCMO conversations aim to give Catholics an inside perspective of the ‘the Church is not here to defend PARISHIONERS in Howth ‘ABUSE’ and ‘Church’— the indefensible’ and only seeks media narrative of different issues related to the Church near Dublin had a nasty two words that sum up the ‘fairness not favours.’ shock when they leafed challenge faced by the This will be a chance for particular Pope Benedict, from through their Sunday Scottish Catholic Media Catholics to attend, listen and Peter Tatchell, the ‘human bulletin to find that Office throughout the nine gain an inside perspective of rights campaigner.’ Mr Tatchell Masses were being offered for the dead months preparation for the the media narrative in the run was given much air time to leader of Al-Qaeda, 2010 Papal visit. up to the Papal visit. It will express his opposition to Pope Osama bin Laden. On Friday May 27, the also be a chance to gain insight Benedict, even allowed to pro- A newsletter from the SCMO will be leading a into some of the background duce an hour long ill-informed Church of the Assumption ‘Catholic Community in work carried out by the SCMO criticism of the Pope for in the seaside town Conversation,’ at Glasgow in and around Pope Benedict Channel 4, on the week of the contained a brief announcement which read University Catholic Chaplaincy. XVI ’s successful visit. visit. ‘Osama bin Laden (recently As the term ‘Catholic As well as insight into the So, in summary, Friday May deceased)’ and was Community in Conversation’ behind-the-scenes challenges 27, 2pm, is truly a ‘Catholic followed by arrangements implies, it is about dialogue not faced by the media officers, Community in Conversation,’ for Masses being offered monologue. The role of the wider historical and sociologi- dialogue, not monologue and a in his memory. SCMO monthly talk is not to cal questions, ones which strug- comfort zone for Catholics to However, as parishioners reacted with surprise to the disseminate policy and neither is gled to reach the media light of exchange ideas. announcement, which it a propaganda machine. To day, will be touched upon. subsequently made it as far quote the high-profile Peter One obvious example was I For any further information, as the church’s website, a Kearney, the director of the campaigning criticism please contact: Simon Dames Church spokeswoman Communications for the faced by the Church, and in on [email protected] confirmed it was a hoax. 12 SECTARIANISM IN SCOTLAND SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday May 20 2011 Friday May 20 2011 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SECTARIANISM IN SCOTLAND 13

Now is the time to seek a more informed way forward on bigotry Before Monday’s debate at Edinburgh University, PROFESSOR TOM DEVINE offers the SCO great insight into the wider problems at play in our society

HE recent disgraceful episode of ‘bombs in the post’ has produced The sectarian unprecedented soul-searching problems from T football, often about this country’s age-old problem of sparked by sectarianism. It has led to claim and matches counter claim, assertion and counter- between Celtic assertion and much hand wringing in and Rangers public and private. The sheer criminality (left) and the and wickedness of the acts involved reaction of a demands no less a response to these seis- minority of mic events and also to the related broader fans, raise the context of brazen sectarian chants at question of broader football matches and the vile content of problems in various internet sites. How the nation our society now deals with this problem will be cru- which cial, not only to the social harmony and (Left) Premier League Chief Professor Executive Neil Doncaster, Scottish civilised life of the country in the future Devine and his Football League's Chief Executive but to the reputation of Scotland abroad. colleagues David Longmuir, Scottish Football We should all be clear that the world is plan to Association Chief Cxecutive Stewart now fully aware about our sinister little address at Regan, Celtic chief Cxecutive Peter secret. When the extraordinary story of Monday’s debate Lawwell, First Minister Alex potentially lethal devices being sent to Salmond, Rangers Chief Executive PIC: PA the manager of a football club and a few PHOTOS Martin Bain and Strathclyde Police of its high-profile supporters broke Chief Constable Stephen House recently, the news rapidly spread across based on the victim’s membership of a chances from employment to health, has during the Scottish Football Summit. (Right) ArabTRUST’s Chris the globe. Soccer is a world-wide craze religious group.’ Apart from anything been consigned to the past since the Bennison with Jim Duffy at the and it was inevitable that these horrific else, that is an excellent definition of sec- 1970s. In 2004, for instance, only four Show Bigotry the Red Card event incidents associated with the game would tarian intent which commentators could cases in Scotland brought under the UK in Dundee LEFT PIC: PA PHOTOS excite enormous interest. The Associated do well to adopt in future discussion. Employment (Religion or Belief), among Press Agency, with a possible readership Even more, crucially, the implementation the many administered by employment of two billion people worldwide, was of the act has resulted in a huge archive tribunals, had even the slightest sectarian among the first to report the sorry saga. of data on annual numbers of offences connotation. Scots of Irish Catholic Its story was then reprinted in several and the religious affiliation of both descent finally achieved occupational par- hundred daily newspapers across four offenders and victims, together with ity with their fellow Scots in the 1990s, continents. Now is the time to seek a information where and where indictable though this was nearly a full century after way forward that will be intellectually offences were committed. It is most their Irish American cousins did so in the rigorous, honest and thoroughly based on unfortunate that almost all of this invalu- US. A large Catholic professional class, Dropping the ball on sectarianism representative evidence. There is no able evidence, gathered for over a decade fully integrated into the life of the nation, doubt that the forces of law and order, and more, has not been yet presented in has emerged over the past three decades. which have attracted substantial criticism public. It has been left untouched without Indeed, the two current senior law offi- HE director of the Scottish Catholic Better debate in recent weeks, have now learnt their being either analysed or published. Why cers in Scotland, charged with the imple- Media Office made a bold and brave MICHAEL BRADY says the road to tackling the problem in Scottish football—and The debate that followed the DVD viewing at the lesson and have publicly announced that this should be so is a mystery, especially mentation of anti-sectarian legislation, the statement on religious bigotry in Show Racism the Red Card event in Dundee was they intend to move towards enforcement since absolute transparency ought to be Lord Advocate and the Solicitor General, Scotland earlier this year. One of his key society—is paved with good intentions but, without an informed focus on anti-Irish equally disappointing. Comments from the floor with much more vigour. the watchword if the Augean stable is to are both Catholics. And there can be little points was the role of organisations ranged from: isolating religious bigotry as merely a be thoroughly cleansed once and for all. doubt that Pope Benedict XVI on his visit chargedT with combating sectarianism. ‘west coast problem,’ comparing the figure of Neil he First Minister himself has also It is now to the great credit of the cur- last year was warmly welcomed by Scots racism and anti-Catholic bigotry, work of publicly funded groups will remain off target “Over the last ten years significant amounts of Lennon to that of Ian Paisley and one, poignantly solemnly promised that in future rent Solicitor General that in early March of all denominations and none. public money has been given to organisations offer- from a police officer, who when talking on the sub- Tthere will be ‘zero tolerance’ of this year he convinced the Scottish The need now is to maintain that ing anti-sectarianism training and information,” Bigotry the Red Card, the group has held seminars acute targeting of the various facets of sectarianism in religious education in schools is somehow responsi- ject of sectarian symbols, misguidedly referred to sectarian behaviour. All of this is to the Cabinet, among a number of initiatives, progress in order to combat remaining Peter Kearney said. “Most, if not all, Scottish throughout Scotland, urging football fans to be Scotland, the DVD served only to muddy the waters, ble for sectarianism, he refers to Catholic schools’ the banner of Irish socialism, the Starry Plough, as good and represents a significant step that these data should be released after prejudice and bigotry which is much schoolchildren have been given talks, workshops rivals not enemies. I attended one of the group’s with Motherwell FC and Northern Ireland internation- football teams as ‘the enemy.’ one such symbol. forward. But, it might also be asked, is it analysis by civil servants, though no more difficult to achieve than legislating and leaflets on the subject.” events at Dundee FC’s Dens Park Stadium and, al defender Stephen Craigan referring to the conflict in When I played for my Catholic school team in My challenge of the perception that anti-Irish good enough? There are several problems timeframe has yet been set for publica- for non-discriminatory employment prac- He cast doubt, however on the effectiveness of aware of its work in England, I was hopeful of hear- the North of Ireland rather than focusing on the situa- Ayrshire, I can honestly say that we wanted to defeat racism was not merely a ‘west coast problem’— in associated with the development of a tion. The information lying in these files tices. Perhaps it is not widely known public funding for ‘one-size-fits-all’ anti-intolerance ing an outline of its plans for tackling intolerance. I tion in Scotland. the then St Michael’s Academy in Kilwinning for which I highlighted the case of Aiden McGeady, robust, sustainable and realistic policy on could, of course, be potentially explosive. within our country that Scotland is now programmes saying: “It seems reasonable to ques- had no doubt that their intentions were good, but to example, just as much as we wanted to defeat who was abused at football grounds, the length and this complex subject. No consensus the only jurisdiction across the globe tion their efficacy and examine their value. Such quote a much-used phrase, the road to hell is often Misinformation schools such as Greenwood Academy in Irvine. breadth of Scotland (as Neil Lennon was as a play- exists, for instance, on the definition of he Cardinal Archbishop of where Irish Catholics and Protestants set- approaches unless carefully focused on a measura- paved with them. Some of the participants in Rivals not Enemies were Maybe we had a better grip on the ‘rivals not ene- er), suggesting that it may have been a contributing the term ‘sectarianism,’ a word that plati- Edinburgh and other senior tled in past generations that has an anti- ble problem, can often reduce to nothing more than an ill-advised choice for an anti-sectarian education- mies’ mantra than Mr Smith. factor in his decision to leave Celtic last summer— tudinously slips off the tongue of politi- TCatholics have claimed that the sectarian strategy in place. Why this is the lowest common denominator platitudes.” Lack of focus al video. For example, former Scotland manager and was dismissed. Panelist and Clyde FC manager Jim cians and commentators with little clear Scottish problem is not ‘sectarianism’ at case will be one question among several Shortly after Mr Kearney’s remarks the Scottish The evening did not get off to the best start. The liter- current Aberdeen FC manager Craig Brown was one Old Firm label Duffy in particular laughed off the claim, blaming understanding with listeners. Again, all but, in the words of Keith O’Brien, other important issues which will be Government announced in March that a new fund- ature that had been left on the tables made no real of the interviewees featured. In 1999, he was record- Lastly but by no means least, the Show Bigotry the solely financial reasons for the player’s departure. though academic research can provide a ‘blatant anti-Catholicism.’ This accusa- examined by an expert panel drawn from ing package to the tune of approximately £500,000 mention of anti-Catholicism and anti-Irish racism, two ed by a former girlfriend singing the anti-Catholic Red Card DVD constantly refers to Celtic and There was a general reluctance from the panel to guide to the patterns of the last century, tion was partly based on an earlier and Edinburgh University at a high-profile would be made available for seven groups, includ- close bedfellows which are pivotal—but often ‘Billy Boys’ song on the phone. And former SFA Rangers as the single entity the ‘Old Firm.’ This accept the existence of, or decisively tackle, anti- precious little has been published so far limited review of the files covering an event to be held there this Monday at ing Sense over Sectarianism, Nil by Mouth and cached—in defining sectarianism in Scotland. chief executive Gordon Smith provided a contradic- label, like the term sectarianism itself, is an umbrel- Catholicism and anti-Irish racism. If this is reflec- on the key period after 1990. We can only 18 month period in 2004-5. On the basis 6pm under the title Sectarianism in Show Racism the Red Card. The news came around Proceedings began with a showing of the educa- tion to the title of the DVD—Rivals Not Enemies. In la term that hinders tackling the problem of religious tive of the attitude of the Show Racism the Red Card really move beyond assertion to careful of this snapshot, the Catholic Church’s Scotland: Myth or Reality? The objective the same time as First Minister Alex Salmond called tional Rivals not Enemies DVD produced by the the book It’s Rangers For Me Mr Smith said: bigotry and racism in Scotland. itself, was it really wise for the Scottish Government argument and then policy-framing on the survey of the data concluded that is to determine what we know and what a summit on sectarianism. group. The film, it said, ‘aimed to raise awareness and “Growing up in Ayrshire, the biggest factor I To separate the strands of sectarianism in order to to give them such a substantial financial injection to basis of hard evidence. The current Catholics were five to six times more we still need to know about this complex Unsurprisingly, Mr Kearney questioned whether to stimulate constructive debate on the issue of sectar- encountered in terms of the Catholic-Protestant properly tackle the problem, this term has to be continue with anti-sectarian work? debate has been lively but virtually bereft likely to be victims of such offences subject from the perspective of academic this funding was good value for money for the tax- ianism and religious bigotry in and around Scottish divide was in school football. dropped and religious bigotry or racism problems of impartially-verifiable fact. than those of other religions. What will research. payer, or be the best way forward. football.’ However, to say it was well wide of the mark “I think it is one of the saddest things in our soci- that may or may not afflict both or either club have Way forward Ironically, some much needed evidence the longer-run series reveal? If the There has been much speculation, mis- in its intended target is an understatement. As in the lit- ety. I have nothing against Catholic schools, but to be dealt with in a focused manner. There needs to be acceptance of both anti-Catholicism does exist, but for reasons which are diffi- results are similar, the Scottish information and myth-making in the Good intentions erature, there was no mention made of anti- there is no doubt in the West of Scotland it brings in Using this blanket term for two very different foot- and anti-Irish racism as a major part of the sectarian cult to understand, given the pressing Government may have to consider a root media about sectarianism. This event will Show Racism the Red Card describes itself as an Catholicism or anti-Irish racism. an inclination right away to think of people being ball clubs suggests both clubs had a decades-long problem in Scotland in order to gain an understanding nature of this serious social issue, it has and branch review of its ‘anti-sectarian’ try to get to to the heart of the matter in a ‘anti-racism charity, which was established in Former Celtic FC midfielder Aiden McGeady, for different. policy of not signing a player based on their faith and of it. That does not just apply to anti-sectarian groups, not yet been released into the public strategies. spirit of intellectual honesty and under- January 1996.’ The aim of the organisation is to pro- example, was shown onscreen, but the racist abuse he “We played against schools with names like St ergo there were two teams, one for Catholics and one but also workplaces, within the media in Scotland, and domain where it can be analysed and At the same time it is important to standing. duce anti-racist educational resources, which har- suffered for his decision to play for the Republic of Mary’s or St Peter’s and the games were very com- for Protestants. However, Celtic FC have always perhaps most importantly the police, who are charged interpreted. Since the Criminal Justice remember historical context and perspec- ness the high profile of professional footballers to Ireland, was ignored. Similarly, anti-Catholicism petitive. When you are competitive with someone signed players irrespective of race, religion or creed. with enforcing anti-sectarian legislation. Scotland) Act 2003, Section 74, an addi- tive in the current febrile atmosphere. I Book your place in advance at combat racism. In England they have been rightly never featured. The only time Catholicism was even you automatically think they are the enemy. That In spite of this, in some quarters Celtic are still per- Education is a key facet in tackling sectarianism in tional penalty can be imposed if offences Scotland has come a very long way in www.shca.ed.ac.uk/ cen- lauded for their work in tackling racism in its vari- mentioned was when one interviewee came out with was the case with me.” ceived as ‘the Catholic club.’ And thus the ‘two sides Scotland, but if anti-sectarian groups are themselves are ‘aggravated by religious prejudice,’ recent years in eliminating structural and tres/scdt/events.htm#Sectarianism23051. ous nefarious guises such as Islamaphobia. the tired, offensive line that Catholic schools were a Leaving aside for a moment, the fact that he of the same coin’ argument is trotted out at regular ill-informed, their focus will be skewed or even absent that is ‘if an offender evinces towards the institutional sectarianism. Labour market Venue details will be e-mailed to regis- Over the past year, using the amended title Show possible cause of sectarianism. Indeed, instead of seems also to perpetrate the erroneous claim that intervals on the subject of sectarianism. and they will ultimately fail to have any impact. victim of the offence malice and ill-will discrimination, which does affect all life tered parties. 14 LETTERS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday May 20 2011

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HOSE who cannot remember the past, are condemned to repeat it.” The words of philosopher George Santayana from his book Reason in Common Sense are often quoted, and misquoted, but Bishop Joesph Toal of Argyll and remain‘T apt and topical this week as Scots, Italians and rep- the Isles ordained John Deighan (St Andrews and Edinburgh resentative from the Scots-Italian community reflect on Archdiocese, St Marie’s Parish, the tragedy of the Arandora Star and the fear and preju- PICTURE Kirkcaldy) and Stanisław Pamuła dice that turned to disaster. (Argyll and the Isles Diocese, Prejudice against immigrant groups during the Second OF THE originally from Gdansk, Poland) as World War led to mainly Italian civilians being rounded up deacons in the Scots College from their homes, shops and cafes as ‘enemy aliens’ in WEEK chapel Rome on May 8 1940. The Italian internees, including many from Scotland, PIC: MARK MCLEAN were being transported along with prisoners of war to Canada on the liner when it was sunk by a German U-Boat At the opening of the Italian cloister garden and memori- al this week, Archbishop Mario Conti said: “Every so often Beatification doubts— ultimate aim of completely in life an opportunity comes along to make a difference ... a disservice to Church removing our voices from the That opportunity arose when I began planning the renova- RE THE letter on concerns public debate. tion of St Andrew’s Cathedral. A space to the east of the over ‘John Paul II’s actions:’ Religious freedom is at cathedral, which had lain vacant for many decades, was The selective events that Letters stake and that is an endgame identified as a suitable place to create a cloister garden.” people want to use to detract SCO, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6BT none of us can afford to lose. Today Scotland embraces the Scots-Italian community or sow doubt over his Those who are keeping and its contribution and the regret over what happened to the Beatification do the Church, [email protected] their eye on the ball on Italian community’s ‘husbands, fathers, brothers and and its rigorous selection sectarianism in sports need to friends’ in 1940 is known. But the fear and prejudice in our processes, a great disservice widen their gaze and up their society are unfortunately not relegated to the annals of a indeed. John Paul II was taking a arson attack. It is an absolute game with the rest of us. bygone era. The newly elected Scottish Government has By the time he was 22 years lesson from St Paul when he disgrace and a farce. Action Irene Kerr made toughening sentencing for sectarian offences a priori- old, he had lost all his wrote to the Corinthians1 must be taken and this man or MOTHERWELL ty of its new administration as a result of recent incidents. immediate family and it is my Chapter 9v19: woman must be found and Yet while First Minister Alex Salmond spoke at the clois- personal belief that, even at Santo Subito. justice brought upon him or Questions on Christ’s ter garden opening of the strands of the tartan fabric of our that point, God was paving Vincent Costello her immediately. physical presence society, a Church spokesman was already calling for further the way for Karol Wojtyla to NEWTON MEARNS Thomas McGuiness IN MY article, to which John targeted action on ‘anti-Catholic’ and anti-Irish bigotry. attain what he did. CUMBERNAULD Deighan (letters, May 13) As an interim measure, however, hope remains that the During the Nazi occupation Enjoying the journey of clearly refers, I spoke of new legislation could stop a key strand of Scotland’s fabric of Poland, while leaving the St Andrew’s Cathedral Education attack Christ ‘no longer physically reaching breaking point. Solvay factory, a German I HAVE just made my first ignores the facts present on earth occupying Fear and prejudice are not relegated to the annals of a bygone era troop truck ran him in to a visit to the recently renovated I AM afraid the recent attack time and space as He had done hat struck Nigel Baker, British ditch and he was left for dead. St Andrew’s Cathedral. on Catholic schools by, of all before His death.’ I then Ambassador to the Holy See He carried the pain of those It is truly beautiful and a people, a Scottish legal group projected this understanding Wdesignate, on his visit to injuries all his life. real credit to the great city is the straw that broke this onto the reality of the presence Scotland this week—apart from the In the diary of St Faustina, founded on the preaching of camel’s back. of Christ’s glorified Body in perpetual raindrops that have become Jesus said: “And from you the Word. I have held my tongue over the Eucharist.. Having defined a seemingly permanent fixture of our [Poland] will come a spark.” My first memory of it is a the past six months, as ‘physical,’ for the sake of the spring and summer—was the support I believe that Pope John visit I made as a young prejudice and bigotry have argument, as being the for the Faith both within and out with Paul II was that spark. student about to enter the once again spilled over from occupation of space and time, I the Church. Communism and the Iron ministry of the Scottish the football pitches of did not feel it either necessary Speaking to the SCO during his Curtain would not have fallen Episcopal Church. I went Scotland to the pews and into or elegant to repeat that visit to Glasgow, the ambassador, so bloodlessly if it had not down one Easter eve with everyday life. But to blame restrictive qualification every currently based in La Paz, Boliva, been for what he not only did colleagues to see how ‘the Catholic education, which I time the word ‘physical’ was commented on the turnout and range publicly but privately, and he Romans’ celebrated Easter. hasten to add, was enshrined then used. of society represented in the congrega- again nearly paid for it with That was in 1958 and the in Scots law to promote It is [misleading] to quote tion gathered for the opening of St his life on May 13, 1981. service was conducted by that equality in the face of the word ‘physical’ from my Andrew’s Cathedral Italian cloister gar- He fervently believed that it charming highlander, anti-Catholic bigotry, is article in a way that makes it den this week. was the intervention of the Archbishop Donald Campbell. ignorance, plain and simple. appear to contradict Papal Opinion Mr Baker was visiting Scotland as part Mother of God that saved his A journey started for me Blaming the victims of a teaching. Pope Paul’s own of his trip to the UK prior to taking on his new life and so do I. that night. That venerable old crime for bringing its understanding of Christ’s role at the Vatican in August. He was welcomed by Mehmet Ali Agca was a building, now so modern, has consequence on themselves is physcial reality—in that Cardinal Keith O’Brien (below) at St Bennet’s where no trained assassin and even he a place in my heart and in my a twisted mindset that would quotation ‘not in the same doubt the hospitality the cardinal, the Church and Scotland could not believe that the soul. not stand up for a second in way that bodies are present in are famous for was very much evident. One can only hope Pope did not die. Just as he Alan Clayton any other aspect of our a given place’—is exactly the that this was the lasting impression Mr Baker takes with him pulled the trigger, the Pope ARGYLL society. same as mine. from Scotland, and not the recent sectarian headlines. lent over the crowd and he Catholicism, and in fact It is further germane to the missed. When the Pope was Sectarianism has no Christianity as a whole, is instant consideration that the recovering he was asked why place in Scotland under attack in Scotland. further citation from Pope he moved. He replied that a THE recent upsurge in What people of faith need to Paul Vl, also quoted in the little girl was waving sectarian behaviour in realise is that the ‘enemy’ letter, places the word ‘reality’ something at him and trying Scotland is shocking and the isn’t a supporter of another in inverted commas when it to get his attention. He lent arson attack on St Ronan’s football team, or a worshipper refers to Christ’s ‘physical over to see what she was Church, Bonhill, proves this. of another faith, it is the “reality.”’ Christ is really holding and it was a picture of Just look at the bombs sent steadily and, I believe, present in the Eucharist, as He Our Lady of Fatima. to Neil Lennon and other accelerating march of rampant was really present on earth When treating him, notable Catholics and Celtic secularism which is after the Resurrection, without surgeons said the bullet fans and now a Catholic marginalising religion and any need to compromise the missed the Pope’s aorta by church has suffered a serious eroding our rights, with the stark, clear and obvious 1-2mm and the trajectory of it meaning of ‘real.’ But when entered his abdomen, taking a Pope Paul speaks, not of the right turn and exiting reality of Christ’s presence, side-ways rather than straight. SCO reserves the right to edit letters to conform with space or but of His physical ‘reality,’ If the trajectory had gone style requirements then he does qualify it, for the straight, it would have torn This page is used solely for reader opinion and therefore views very good reason that this the aorta and killed the Pope. expressed are not necessarily shared by SCO ‘physical reality’ needs to be When Pope John Paul went If you would like to share your opinion, send your understood in a different way correspondence to the above address to Fatima, he placed the bullet from our physical reality, in the Crown of Our Lady in a Whether you use e-mail or post, you must provide your full name, or indeed His when he was address, and phone number or your letter will not be used Cardinal Keith O’Brien greets His Excellency Nigel Baker, Ambassador to mark of thanksgiving. on earth. the Holy See designate, at St Bennet’s, the cardinal’s home in Edinburgh PIC: PAUL McSHERRY Maybe people can see that BASIL LOFTUS Friday May 20 2011 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER THAT’S LIFE 15 In our darkest hours, we are not alone With reference to the plight of Kate McCann, THAT’S LIFE explains how faith can be the light in the darkness price is too great to pay in the quest to find her daughter; this is a woman who would lay down her life for her child. Perhaps her greatest pain is that this is a chance she has never been given. Her By Mary fate is to be condemned to a life of not knowing. In her book, she quotes her aunt advising her to McGinty ‘pray as if everything depended on God. Work as if everything depended on you.’ Her Faith has been sorely tested but, ultimately, it is where she UCH is the all-consuming business of gets the strength to carry on. That quote from St parenting it seems that time passes in Augustine is probably the best advice she will the blink of an eye. When I look back ever receive. at the early years of my children’s lives it’s all a bit of a blur. I can well remem- ust a few days after Madeleine’s disappear- Sber the relentlessness and the constant tiredness ance I visited the Carmelite monastery in which accompanies child-rearing. I certainly did- JDumbarton to interview the sisters for a fea- n’t enjoy the sleepless nights and there were a lot ture for the SCO. In our family, the sisters of the of those. Mainly, though, the memories are all Dumbarton Carmel community have a very spe- good. cial place in our affections. Apart from the obvi- Reading Kate McCann’s book this week it was ous regard which we have for their calling, the impossible not to dwell on my own happy times peace and serenity that radiates from each and and to feel a deep sorrow for all that she lost in a every one of the sisters is a reminder to us of the McCann. Like her Faith, her marriage has been The traumatic ordeal of losing her daughter Madeleine mere moment. I can hardly begin to imagine the true joy which comes from living life wholly for tested, and that she is able to give Sean and will, no doubt, have tested Kate McCann’s faith torment she has endured over the last four years. God. Their detachment from the things of the sec- Amelie a happy childhood in a secure home can The pleasure of the high days and holidays as ular world inspires me to seek a similar closeness only be due to the prayers of so many. I hope she knows that in her darkest hours she is not alone. well as the green vestment days of family life to God, albeit one which embraces my calling to which the rest of us take for granted must be her married life and motherhood. own private hell. In silence and solitude they live out their voca- On police advice, she summoned up the tion in the service of God and others. Whether courage to keep her emotions in check when she preparing altar bread, designing and sewing vest- CROSSWORD appeared on camera in the early days, the result of ments or, in past days, printing, every moment of which was the perception in the eyes of many of their day is a reaffirmation of their vows—and for a woman devoid of maternal love. For those who most of them those vows were taken decades ago. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ever doubted that love it is evident on every page Madeleine and her family were very much in of her memoir, just as it is etched on her face. We their prayers that day, as they will have been can only imagine what it cost her to lay bare her every day since, and the sisters were anxious to 8 9 innermost thoughts and the most intimate details hear if there had been any news that morning. In of her marriage in the telling of her story. No them I saw the most profound unity with Kate

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THE POPES, A HISTORY unsuitable for the job. Some were title of ‘the Great,’ came later: 17 18 19 20 21 Author: John Julius Norwich peacemakers, some led armies, both were abundantly deserved.” Publisher: Chatto and Windus some were martyred and at least My own favourite First entry out the hat next Price: £25 one was kidnapped. Pope—other than the obvious TUESDAY will receive a copy ISBN: 468 109 753 The publisher’s blurb giants like Pope John XXIII and 22 23 of WORDS AND THE WORD JOHN Julius Norwich is a accurately states: “First and Pope John Paul II—is Aenas by Bill Anderson distinguished agnostic who foremost we get a real sense of Silvius Piccolomini who later has a string of histories to his the staggering diversity of those became Pope Pius II (1458 -64), 24 25 Send your completed name. He has now turned his who have held this mighty born one of 18 children of an old crossword entries—along knowledge and prowess to office. There have been rascals Siense family and who rose high with your full name address ACROSS tackling a bewildering array of and geniuses, debauchers and in the ecclesiastical ranks, who and daytime phone 1 Frontiers (7) more than 280 men who are, saints, men who were in it for came to Scotland as a kind of number—to CROSSWORD or were, holders of the world’s power and men who were secret agent. He was ship 5 Raced out and jumped point-to-point (5) 8 Aids and encourages (5) CONTEST SCO 19 WATERLOO oldest, continually occupied, dragooned into service and who wrecked, but survived and ST GLASGOW G2 6BT institutional office. Some would have been much happier walked in gratitude to Our 9 Takes exception to articles (7) 10 Everything perished, all round. Got numbers? (7) critics say there is a woman, living out their clerical life in the Lady’s shrine at Whitekirk in 11 Smart crow circling nest at last (5) The winner’s name will be too, in the, list, the so-called study or the monastery.” East Lothian. He wrote third 12 Spin (6) printed next week Pope Joan, but he demolishes His modern chapters are person accounts of his life and 14 Hymns to sing; also giving to charity (6) that old tale as bunkum. controversial and he is travels, his ‘Commentories,’ 17 He gets a lot of stick about nothing but doesn't The editor’s decision is final In many ways this is a particularly hard on Pope Pius which contain startling and frank complain (5) remarkable book. It is not an XII because of his alleged detail of life in Scotland and 19 Football Club magazine (7) encyclopedia, nor is it a literary attitude towards the Holocaust. 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(5) 12 Gag 14 Lied 16 See highly entertaining with some Gregory the Great shone out like better than many of his 4 They rate as very cool in the ship (6) 17 Echo 20 Buy Popes behaving in a way which a beacon. He stood for integrity, predecessors, worse than others, 5 Orders notices about Fair (7) 21 Composed 24 Italic cannot be described in words for order, and for the Christian and that after nearly 2000 years, 6 Take part in drastic action to desert plants (5) 25 Needle 26 Diabetes suitable for a family newspaper. faith that alone offered hope for a and despite the atmosphere of 7 Patterns (7) He also says he is not a better and happier world. At agnosticism that prevails in 12 Relaxing (7) DOWN 13 theologian and against that heart, nevertheless, he remained much of the world today, the Diplomatic (7) 2 East 3 Leopard 15 Hauling in fish—plus getting inside (7) background he performs a humble monk carrying on the Catholic Church, with its two 4 5 16 Song about everything evil (6) Crew Skinnier wonders with the text. traditions of his hero, St billion members, representing as 18 Ape calling for endless citrus fruit (5) 6 Anger 7 Beseech Here are individuals of Benedict in every way that he it does half of all Christians and 20 Harvest waste (5) 11 All 13 Assisted outstanding intellect and others could. It was perhaps because of about one sixth of the global 21 Defeated person (5) 15 Ignored 17 Educate who indulged in sexual depravity. this humility—for no man was population is, and despite 18 Old 19 Spade Here too, are Popes of great ever less spoiled by power—that everything, flourishing as 22 Diva 23 Nice vision and others who indulged he was genuinely loved, so much perhaps it has never flourished Last week’s winner: Mae MacDonald, Morar in crude nepotism, and yet others so that immediately after his before. If he could see it now St who possessed administrative death his people demanded that Peter would be proud indeed.” Scottish Catholic Observer: Scotland’s only national Catholic weekly newspaper skills and some who were totally he should be made a saint. The RENNIE McOWAN printed by Cumbrian Newsprint, Newspaper House, Dalston Road, Carlisle CA2 5UA 16 MISSIONS MESSAGE SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday May 20 2011 Perils of missionary work MISSIONS MESSAGE in the barrios of Ecuador Scottish priest FR COLIN MacINNES, a missionary living and working in Atahualpa, Ecuador, this month tells the story of how previously, he had to live alongside some hostile and dangerous people who threatened his daily missionary work

HEN I arrived in Ecuador, some 26 years ago, the country was known as a paradise of peace. Quito, the capital and main city of Ecuador, thoroughly Wdeserved the title. My parish was a shanty town on the outskirts of Quito. December 6 is the date when the foundation of the city is celebrated. On my first year there, I went to the city’s main park to join the celebra- tions. I could not believe my eyes. There were five grand orchestras positioned over the full extension of the park. The crowd was simply immense but there were no police or security measures to be seen—I later learned that 800,000 people had been present. All forms of celebration were on exhibition: music, dancing, singing, laughter, greeting, embracing, kissing, eating, drinking, sharing... it seemed that all had stepped out of the big bad world and were there simply to enjoy themselves. What a contrast to the political intrigue, general- ized delinquency and violence of the Comité del Pueblo, the secular name of my parish. Formed by the Leninist, Marxist, communist party of Ecuador a few years previously, greed, corruption and mismanagement; violence and exploitation destroyed the initial dream which had attracted more that 40,000 people to settle there.

s I had committed myself to comment on Fr MacInnes’ missionary work in his coastal parish is “Well,” he said, “I am not looking for money, and for the murder a policeman that I must be a mem- the ‘ups and downs’ of my mission expe- colourful and lively (above and above right) but when that is not why I came here but I was here seven ber of, Alfaro Vivo, an underworld terrorist rience in Ecuador I have thought it neces- he first began his work he had to face many serious, years ago. It was a cold day and I asked if you movement. A and potentially life-threatening challenges sary to state the above because this month I will could give me a jersey or some clothes. You told “I don’t believe a word of what you say,” I said. relate one of the many ‘down’ experiences. me that you had no clothes left but then you “You don’t need to, but I would advise you to As stated earlier, my parish was not part of this so called ‘communist’ leaders who ruled the town. plucked the jersey from your back and gave it to keep low for a week or so just in case my calcu- big paradise of peace which was Ecuador at that A 12-year war erupted and, as was to be expected, me. I will never forget that. lations are not correct. There are evil people time. It was, in the words of Dante, the poet, a I was the number one target of their abuse. “When I went back into the town the police around you and you should know it. I am back ‘paradise lost.’ No national, regional or municipal Incidents were part of the daily menu of life, I had picked me up and threw me into jail accusing me with my wife and family so you can come with police or authorities were allowed to enter the bar- to go underground at one time, and I had a number of murder. I was innocent but I served seven years me to the house. They know of you. You can see rio. Chaos and delinquency were rife. My mission of very fortunate escapes. I will relate one where there without trial. I came out two days ago and the complete package. I am not here to frighten there was to establish a church and form a parish. the hand of God was certainly involved. was met by this man who said that he had anoth- you but to warn you to be a bit careful.” At the same time I could not live there and be er ‘job’—contract to murder someone—for me. I still find his story a bit difficult to believe but indifferent to the social situation of the barrio. ne Sunday afternoon, I was leaving the We were to meet the next day, this morning. He three weeks later a priest friend was asked by I could not be part of the band of thugs who presbytery somewhat tired and exhausted, provided the gun, photo, and various information. another similar source to advise me to be on my were the ‘local authority’ and yet no town can exist Oand certainly low in spirits. I saw this man When I opened the package your photo and name guard. Well, I don’t really miss that jersey—I am and progress without some form of local authority. approaching and said to myself. ‘No, looking for was there. I remembered what you did for me now serving on the coast with constant tempera- My alternative was to try to establish a parish with a cheap dollar or two when he should be earning seven years ago and simply said to my contact, ‘I tures of 80 to 90 degrees. a strong social programme, ready to pronounce on his living. He is not getting it from me.’ Before he know that man. I will keep this gun and if any of all issues and committed to social development could open his mouth I had told him that he was you touch him my friends and I will put it to good If anyone wishes to support Fr Colin MacInnesʼ projects: community organisations, potable water, not getting anything from me. use.’ I then walked away. I don’t think that you missionary effort, donations can be made out to electricity, sewage and so on. This brought me “You don’t recognise me?” he asked. “No,” I need to worry. They think that because I got out Scottish Catholic Observer Charity Appeal, 19 directly into confrontation with the founders, the said, and I am not looking for an introduction. of prison, without any trial, after being charged Waterloo St, Glasgow, G2 6BT How the Wednesday Word is helping bring people closer to God his family to reflect on the Reading—The passage of wanted to gather to pray. The home, in school or in the parish. minds and hearts. Sunday scripture readings scripture is read out loud and first thing he did was find a Often when I am in parishes, As Catechists one of the key every week. we listen with the ears of our time when all the family could I hear stories of the times when roles we have is to help people He spoke of how he had felt heart for a word or a phrase. be together, and they all agreed families prayed together and to encounter God in His living that his family was swamped that they would be together on a how that habit in Catholic Word, a mandate given to us by by messages from their every- Reflection—We take this Wednesday evening. Then he households has largely disap- the Second Vatican Council. day world which were directly word and reflect on how it took time to think about the peared. There are many reasons The Wednesday Word is a tool in conflict with the values of relates to our life and what God stage of development that his for this, for example my mum to help this happen. the Gospel and how difficult it might be asking us to do. children were in, all were still at often speaks of how she was In the UK there are now is to keep focused on the pres- primary school, so he thought coerced when growing up to some parishes and schools who ence of Jesus in family life. Responding—After some that if they were going to pray the Rosary with the family are intentionally opting into He had struggled with this reflection we move on to pray explore the Sunday Gospel it at night. Parents often feel promoting this as a way of for some time before he very simply. This can be an ask- had to be a short and simple embarrassed to let their children enabling renewal, groups gather thought of a simple way of ing prayer or a thanking prayer version. into the sacred space where in the parish on Wednesdays, responding: perhaps what his or whatever way we are moved Over time this gathering in they speak to God and are staff gather in schools with par- family needed was to gather at to pray. his home every Wednesday to familiar with Him. ents, families take five minutes Catechesis and least once a week for some pray with the Sunday Gospel The Wednesday Word is a to reflect together. form of family prayer. Resting—Finally we relax in developed… and now there is a very helpful tool because it So if you have time this week Evangelisation This developed further the presence of God and use our website and resource for every- provides a predictable pattern visit the website www. when he began to explore the phrase or word to simply be in body to use. It’s called the of weekly prayer and also wednesdayword.org. It’s a fan- by Patricia Carroll ancient prayer tradition of lec- God’s presence. Wednesday Word. helps the whole family start to tastic Catechetical tool. tio divina, a way of praying This has developed into a prepare for the celebration of I RECENTLY came across that emerged in monastic Danny was very familiar with marvelous Catechetical resource Sunday Mass so that when Patricia Carroll is the episcopal a young married man communities. this way of praying and began where there are easily accessi- they gather and take part in the delegate for pastoral resources named Danny who told me In this method of praying to think of how this might be ble formats for praying the Liturgy of the Word, this Word for St Andrews and Edinburgh a story about how he gets there are four simple stages: adapted for families when they Gospel every Wednesday at has already seeped into their Archdiocese Friday May 20 2011 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER CHURCH NOTICES 17

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ST ALOYSIUS’ CHURCH The Sisters of the Gospel of Life Invite you to the Inaugural Monthly Mass for Life THE JESUIT CHURCH IN On the Feast of the Visitation & THE WEST OF SCOTLAND The Bishops of Scotland Day for Life 25 Rose Street Glasgow G3 (off Sauchiehall Street) Annual Gathering Tuesday 31st of May 2011 Sunday 5th June 2011 at 7.30pm SUNDAY MASS: 3.00 pm at St Andrew’s Cathedral, Saturday Vigil 5.45pm; 9am; 10.30am (Family Mass); In Our Lady of Consolation Church 12noon (Sung); 9pm Clyde Street, Glasgow Inglefield Street, Glasgow, G42 7PZ We are delighted that this year’s Annual Family Mass with Celebrant: Archbishop Mario Conti WEEKDAY MASS: Children’s Liturgy will be celebrated at the newly refurbished Followed by tea, coffee & time to chat. Monday - Friday: 8am; 12.30pm; 5.45pm St Andrew’s Cathedral in Glasgow. Saturday: 10am; 12.30pm Thereafter a Mass for Life will be held in the same venue The St Margaret of Scotland Youth Group has kindly agreed at the same time on the 3rd Wednesday of the month CONFESSIONS: to lead the Liturgy at Mass. NB except for September 2011 when the Mass will be on the 4th Wednesday 28th September Monday - Friday: 11.30am - 12.15pm; 5.15pm - 5.30pm As always there will be an opportunity to catch up after the Saturday: 10.30am - 12.15pm; 2pm - 3.15pm; 4.15pm - 5.15pm Mass at our social gathering with some children’s June 15th July 20th August 17th entertainment laid on. September 28th October 19th November 16th EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: December 21st This year we are planning to have a barbeque Saturday: 2pm - 5.15pm Please do all you can to support this initiative, bring a group Sunday: 1.15pm - 8.30pm (weather permitting), so please pray for good weather so that we can spill out into the new Cathedral Cloister! from your parish, make it your family pro-life activity, get involved and make a real prayerful difference. ROSARY: We look forward to welcoming all of our friends and If you need further information please contact Monday - Saturday after 12.30pm Mass supporters so please come along and join in our Annual Sr Roseann on 0141 433 2680 Gathering. If you have an interest in finding out more about adoption or if you have been affected by adoption this is an ideal opportunity to have an informal chat with one of our Catholic Charismatic Renewal social workers. We look forward to meeting you on St. Andrews and Edinburgh Archdiocese ST VINCENT’S 5th June. Day of Renewal At Gillis Centre 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh EH9 1BB SERVITE CHURCH St Francis’ Port Glasgow Saturday 28 May 2011 Monthly Vigil for Unborn - Pro Life 10.30am concluding with Mass at 3.30pm Pitkerro Drive—Dundee Speakers: Ruth and John Hampsey Friday 27th May of the Tel: 01382 500446 Community of the Risen Christ, Glasgow with Mass at 7pm followed Theme: "I will pour out my Spirit on all mankind" Acts 2:17 Mass of the sick by exposition to 12 midnight All welcome invoking Information:John Lindsay 01506 200396 John Smith 0131 447 4501 St Peregrine’s Intercession Catholic Community (Patron Saint of Cancer Sufferers) in Conversation Mass will be offered for those buried in and a Blessing with his relic reflecting on: St. Peter’s Cemetery takes place on “Abuse, the Church, the Media” and the local cemeteries or whose final SATURDAYMay28th 2pm, 27th May 2011 at 10am in the Church committal was at All are welcome to visit the shrine at any time Turnbull Hall, Glasgow University. Daldowie Crematorium

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McAWEANEY MacINNES THOMSON MacPHEE 3rd Anniversary In loving memory of a dear sis- Please pray for our darling Belle’s husband Hector and fam- In loving memory of our dear ter, Catherine, mother, grand- daughter Lynne Margaret Thom- ily wish to thank most sincerely mother and grandmother, mother and aunt, who died May son, B.A., died May 21, 1994, Father Ross Crichton, Father Margaret McAweaney, who died 25, 2009. aged 22 years. on May 24, 2008, beloved wife We treasure the memories we Oh how we miss her, Calum MacLellan and Father of the late Tommy. have of you, Oh how we love her, Michael MacDonald for concele- Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for We will never let them go. Oh how we want her, brating Requiem Mass and for her. Sweet Jesus, keep her in Your Our darling daughter, their continued support through- care. Our Lynne. out this sad time. Grateful McCABE Mum and Dad. Inserted by Frances and fami- thanks to all relatives, friends In loving memory of a dear lies, Saltcoats and Grange- We miss you so much Lynne. and neighbours for the love and mother, Sadie McCabe, who mouth. MacNEIL MONAGHAN Sister – Karen. support shown, and also to all died on May 24, 2000. 15th Anniversary 25th Anniversary of our darling Brother – Stephen. I think about you every day, MacKINNON Precious memories of a son, and brother, Michael, who Always in our thoughts and who sent cards and floral trib- The things you used to do and In loving memory of a very dear much loved wife, mother died May 20, 1986, aged 17 prayers. utes. Sincere thanks also to say, mother and grandmother, Bella, and grandmother, years. Aunt Mary. pass keepers, organist, readers, They bring a smile and then a who died on May 24, 2006. Flora (Loll), who died May 21, To us you were someone spe- car park attendants and all who tear, Eternal rest grant unto her O WALKER 1996. cial, assisted at the graveside. And a loving wish that you were Lord, She lived for those she Someone good and true, 21st Anniversary Thanks also to Benbecula Med- here. And let perpetual light shine loved, You will never be forgotten, Treasured memories of a dear God bless you Mum, I miss you upon her, And those she loved remember. For we thought the world of you. husband, father and grandfather, ical Practice for their unfailing at- so. May she rest in peace. Also remembering Loll’s It broke our hearts to lose you, Padruig Walker, who died May tention. We are indebted to the Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for Inserted by Joe, Teresa and fam- Brother, Iain, who died May 30, But you did not go alone, 20, 1990. management and staff of the her. ily. 1996. For part of us went with you, Inserted by his loving wife Clara Dark Island Hotel for catering Ellen. Fois shiorruidh thoir dhaibh a That day God called you home. and family. MacKINNON arrangements. Thighearna, You bade us not a last farewell, Holy Mass will be offered for the 16th Anniversary. Agus solus nach dibir dearrsadh Or even said goodbye, intentions of all. In loving memory of my dear orra, You were gone before we knew husband, Donald, who died May Gun robh am fois ann an it, 20, 1995; also my brother-in-law sith. And only God knows why. and uncle, Donald Allan, who Donald and family. Mum, Dad, Marjory and Patrick. THANKSGIVING died on May 9, 1995, and loved ones gone before and after. MacNEIL Whatever else we fail to do, 12th Anniversary MONAGHAN GRATEFUL thanks to Our Lady We never fail to pray for you In loving memory of a dear In loving memory of our mum, and St Jude for favours re- Inserted by your loving wife mother, Margaret MacNeil, Mary, who died May 4, 1983, our ceived. May the Sacred Heart of Mary and family. Leanish, Isle of Barra, who died dad, John, April 6, 1987, and Jesus be praised and glorified McCLUSKEY May 25, 1999. brother James, November 18, WEBB this day and forever more. Holy 16th Anniversary MacKINNON In our hearts you are always 1968. R.I.P. 6th Anniversary of Steve, de- In loving memory of my hus- 35th Anniversary there, Anne, Susan and families. voted husband and loving daddy Mary Mother of God, hear my band, our dad and grandad, In loving memory of my dear fa- Loved and remembered in every of Oliver. prayer and grant my request Harry, who died May 26, 1995. ther and mother, Angus, who prayer. To hide my sorrow I always try, (mention request), then say R.I.P. died May 9, 1976, Annie, who May she rest in peace. MORGAN I laugh with others but alone I three Hail Marys. Say prayer for Masses and prayers are all we died January 23, 2004, also my Our Lady, Star of the sea, pray 4th Anniversary cry. three days. Publication prom- cousin, Donald, who died May 4, for her. Missing you so very much. can give, In loving memory of my dear ised. – E.G. They will be yours as long as we 1974. Inserted by her loving family. husband, James Patrick, who All my love, Dolores xxx live. On whose souls, sweet Jesus, died May 23, 2007. R.I.P. Happy heaven day daddy, BELATED St Joseph, pray for him. have mercy. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for I’m happy to know you are thanks to St Martha His loving family. Peggie and Charlie, Cumber- him. always at my side. for prayers answered. – M.S. nauld. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray I love you, Oliver xxx MacDONALD for him. Holy Family, pray for us. GRATEFUL thanks to Our Lady 22nd Anniversary Inserted by his loving wife and St Clare for favours granted. In fond remembrance of my Marion. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT – C.McC. most beloved husband, Donald (Domhnall Eirisgeach), loving MacLELLAN dad and grandad of the family, MURPHY Calum Ewen would like to thank PRAYER to the Sacred Heart. who died May 23, 1989. Please pray for the repose of the neighbours, relatives and friends Please answer my prayers that Fois shiorruidh thoir dha a Thig- soul of our dear mother, for their help, support, cards and my brother gets a job soon. Sa- sympathy on the sudden death hearna, McSORLEY Margaret, who died May 21, cred Heart, pray for him. – H.B. Agus solus nach dibir dearrsadh In loving memory of our 1989, also our dear father, of his brother George MacLellan. air. Amen. Thomas, who died April 4, 1960. A special thank you to Canon dear mother, Teresa, who POWERFUL NOVENA Requiescat in pace. Eternal rest grant unto them, O MacKay, Father MacLellan and died May 23, 2008, and our dear Of Childlike Confidence Our Lady, Star of the Sea and St McLAUGHLIN father, Jimmy, who died May 8, Lord. Deacon Martin Mathieson for Bernadette, pray for him. 13th Anniversary 1992. spiritual comfort and a beautiful (This novena is to be said at the Remembered by his ever loving Cherished memories of my dear O Sacred Heart of Jesus have service and also to the church same time, every hour, for nine choir who sung beautifully. wife Ceit, Taobh-Na- Mara, son, Paul Francis, beloved mercy on them. O’DONNELL consecutive hours – just one Thanks also to Alex and Neil Eriskay and family, Benbecula, brother of Marie and Morag and St Teresa pray for them. In loving memory of Kitty Bren- day). O Jesus, who hast said, Canada and Glasgow. devoted uncle to his five nan, who died on May 16, 1995 MacIntyre and Archie Walker for Inserted by their loving ask and you shall receive, seek nephews, who died on May 26, family. and her husband, John, who funeral arrangements, the local MacDONALD 1998. died on May 20, 2008. constabulary for their help and and you shall find, knock and it 9th Anniversary He cared for so many people MARTIN May they rest in peace. assistance, and to the manage- shall be opened to you, through In loving memory of my beloved during his life with love, patience 10th Anniversary ment and staff of the Borrodale the intercession of Mary, Thy husband, Ronald, much loved and devotion. In loving memory of John who Hotel for their catering. Most Holy Mother, I knock, I REYNOLDS Holy Mass will be offered for the father, grandfather and father-in- Too special ever to be forgotten. died May 19th 2001. seek, I ask that my prayer be law, who died May 20, 2002. 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N THIS series so far, it has become quite clear just how diversified and extreme the dif- ferent experiences of the Catholic Church were during the SecondI World War. It almost calls to mind the eternal debate about the Catholic vote: does it or does it not exist? Based on the evidence here, there was no such thing as a ‘Catholic experience’ of the war. Indeed, almost the only unifying factor was the con- stancy of Catholic teaching promulgat- ed by the Vatican: all people were created equal, and war is immoral. Even that teaching was not always followed, and one can find a consider- able body of Catholics, including priests and bishops, who ignored it altogether. For many Catholics, the claims of ideologies of race, national- ism or Fascism weighed more heavily than those of the Gospel and the Magisterium. For many others, it was the claims of the past that blinkered them to the essence of the Gospel mes- sage. In the countries examined to date, the main claim from the past was almost always one of revenge for per- ceived past wrongs, as, for example, in Hungary or Slovakia. There were two countries where the claim was far more complex, and, indeed, divisive. Those countries were Spain and France, and it is to the latter that our attention now needs to turn. France in 1939-1945 was a rather dif- ferent place from today in terms of its position within the Catholic Church. Of course, even today France retains a sig- nificant presence in the Catholic world, but that pales into virtual insignificance when measured against the recent past. Second World War France was the oldest and largest daughter of Rome. Her clergy were in commanding places in dioceses from Canada to Fiji, from Japan the Church when the French state col- For thinking Catholics, the situation who saw the Church as an element of For centuries, France’s relationship with to Algeria. For centuries, French mis- lapsed in 1940. was rather uncomfortable. On the one French identity and a prop for the the Vatican has been fraught and complex sionaries had been the main carriers of hand, the state supported the Church to monarchy, and those who wished to as Pope Pius XII was to find out when he the Good News to the rest of the world. s is well known, 1789 heralded the full, and assisted it in promulgating deepen the Faith and whose loyalty was became Holy Father In addition, the country had experienced the end of the old regime in its message, while on the other, that to Rome and the Pope. an amazing explosion in new Catholic AEurope, with the collapse of a message was frequently obscured by Against those who favoured the mar- the state and without a monarchy was structures in the form of a myriad of reli- French system of government that had nationalism. The Church became just riage between Altar and Throne, there simply detestable. They coalesced under gious orders dedicated to everything lasted since the late 15th century. another tool of government, a useful aligned a most formidable group of the wings of the Action Française, a from hospital care to teaching. Finally, It was a system of government in means for social cohesion. This, of French Catholic thinkers. They included right-wing movement founded in 1898 the great Marian age in which we now which the structures and personnel of course, is a rather far cry from the ideals the Abbot of Solesmes and restorer of under the inspiration of Charles live commenced in France, culminating the Catholic Church were intimately of the Gospels. It was expressed well in monasticism, Dom Prosper Guéranger, Maurras. Maurras, interestingly, was an in the apparitions in Lourdes. interwoven with those of the monarchy. the formula ‘Throne and Altar,’ which Félicité de Lamennais, who would end agnostic, but could not imagine France On the face of it, then, if we are to Bishops played the role of government we saw expressed so recently during the up outside the Church he did so much to without the Church. This utilitarian view discover the definitive Catholic representatives, and were, at times, vir- royal wedding in London. For some in restore, and the rather liberal Comte of the Faith, as well as the totally non- Experience in the Second World War, tual rulers of the country. The Church, the Anglican Church in the centuries Montalembert. theological and materialistic view of the we should find it here. Not so. Rome’s including the massive monasteries, after the Reformation, the Church in Together, these men came up with the Church, sat uneasily with Rome. In eldest daughter was not the pristine owned vast swathes of land, and the France was a model, and there were slogan, ‘Without the Pope no Church, 1926 the Pope would even condemn the child she had once been. Instead of a higher clergy especially lived a life that even attempts to merge the two, an indi- without the Church, no Christianity.’ It organisation. But in the meantime it gar- united and comfortable Church, She had more in common with the rulers cation of just how far away from Rome proved a formidable slogan that out- nered the support of many, including was a divided, uncomfortable, and at than the poor. the French Church was perceived to be. lived the demise of some of its earliest many priests. times a persecuted Church. In 1901, the For many centuries, too, this Church When the Revolution finally died on supporters, and created the way for the Action Française was defined by what religious orders had been expelled, and had been regarded with the greatest the battlefield of Waterloo in 1815, the French Church to return to a full obedi- it opposed: the Republic, the this was followed in 1905 by the strict suspicion by Rome. This is a fact often French had come a long way from the ence to the Vicar of Christ. Enlightenment, the Jews—it was born laicist separation between Church and overlooked by those who see the outright rejection of the Church as What these men achieved intellectu- partly in reaction to the Dreyfus Affair — state that is still the hallmark of the Revolution as having brought nothing articulated in 1789-90. Napoleon had ally, the great St Jean-Baptist Vianney, Socialism, Communism, Freemasonry Fifth Republic. Some 14,000 Catholic but loss to the Church. The French already appropriated the Church as a the amazing Curé d’Ars, achieved spir- and Protestantism. In part, that agenda schools were lost, most Church proper- Church expounded the so-called tool of social control, keeping Pope itually and pastorally. Such was their was shared by the Vatican, but for entire- ty simply stolen. Gallican model, in which the demands Pius VII, captive just in case he would achievement, that whereas the French ly different reasons. It is most interesting This was but the newest expression of the monarchy and the state were held prove troublesome. The new French Church of 1789 all but collapsed under to note that Pope Pius XI, who did not of a deep conflict between the ideals of to be more important than those of the monarchy of 1815 adopted a system of the onslaught of the Revolution, that of oppose General Franco in Spain, totally the Church and the aspirations of the Faith. Indeed, the Popes were excluded Church without deep Faith, a clerical- 1901-05 robustly survived the demise opposed Action Française and its agnos- French Enlightenment. Its roots go as much as possible from the appoint- isme sans Dieu. of the old system in which the Church tic ‘prophet,’ Maurras. The implications back some way, but understanding ment of bishops, and the Liturgy fol- was supposed to serve the state. of these two widely-opposed ideas of them is vital if one is to understand the lowed a specific French model instead or most of the 19th century, the Nonetheless, for many in France with Catholicism and the Church within vicissitudes of Catholicism later on, of the Roman Missal as adopted at the Catholic Church in France fought a conservative monarchical world view, Catholic France were to have massive and, in particular, the divisions that hit Council of Trent. Fan internal battle between those the notion of a Church that lived outside implications in 1940-45. 22 A GRAND LITTLE PARISH SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday May 20 2011

WEEK 20, VOLUME 2 Pre-wedding nerves start to kick in In KT BROGAN’S fictional series this week, the canon comes to an anxious Bert’s aid HE canon had made his last visit her wedding outfit. I’ve to finalise arrange- he said, as they parted company at last. of the day to the church and went ments about the marquee and the caterers.” in to the sacristy to collect some He sighed heavily. ’ve just had dinner with a desperate man,” papers before locking up. Coming “I’ve tried to tell her that I’ll be up to my the canon told Tandy as he fed him his back down the side aisle, he was eyes getting my furniture put in storage Isupper in the presbytery kitchen. Tsurprised to see Bert Mullaney sitting near the tomorrow, but she just doesn’t listen.” “A man teetering on the very edge of the back, apparently deep in thought. Rather than There was a sympathetic murmur from the abyss of capitulation, in my opinion,” Tandy disturb him, the canon waited in the porch for canon. looked up, cocking his head enquiringly, a few moments until the other emerged, look- “How can a person dismantle their whole “thereby sentencing himself to a life of holy A GRAND LITTLE PARISH ing downcast. life in a matter of weeks?” Bert went on. “I deadlock. “I’m just locking up,” the canon explained. mean, as from tomorrow night, I’m homeless. “At times like this,” the canon continued, “Fr John Paul’s away to visit his parents I’ll have to live at the Railway Hotel until the while treating Tandy to an affectionate pat, “I and Edith’s gone off for a music practice with wedding. The people who are buying my thank the Almighty for the peace and quiet Miss McIndoe, so I’m doing my evening house have insisted on early access.” afforded to me by my calling. Even the Holy chores a little early.” He sighed again, staring gloomily at a gener- Terror doesn’t seem as frightening as some I Bert’s expression brightened. ous helping of pasta delivered by Kelly Marie. could mention.” “On your own canon? Well, I’m just on my The canon was beginning to wish he had The canon padded off upstairs, Tandy in his way down to the bistro for my evening meal stayed in the presbytery kitchen with the cold wake, to listen to some soothing music before and you’re welcome to join me, if you have collation and Tandy for company. ending his day by saying a special prayer for the time.” “Too many things happening at once, I think,” Bert Mullaney. The canon thought briefly of the cold colla- the canon offered. “Everything is being rushed. tion Edith had left for his evening meal. Have you thought of postponing the wedding, to ack home, surrounded by packing “Very kind of you to offer, Bert,” he said. “I give you both time to catch breath?” cases and furniture swathed in poly- suppose I could spare an hour or so, as long as “I’ve thought of it, canon, but I’m afraid to Bthene wrapping, all of it awaiting the EWTN PROGRAMMES I take my mobile with me.” suggest it. Joanne’s like a runaway train.” removers who would put it in storage, Bert SUN 22 MAY TWELVE PROMISES OF THE The canon nodded. “I’d noticed,” he mur- Mullaney settled back in his favourite arm- 9AM SACRED HEART eated at a corner table in a very quiet mured. chair with a sigh. The wing chair was shabby, IN CONCERT: BEETHOVEN'S WED 25 MAY bistro with Kelly Marie as their waitress There was a reflective silence while the its red plush scuffed, its seat drooping a bit MISSA SOLEMNIS 1PM Swas not proving a restful experience. canon tackled his steak and Bert listlessly from Bert’s constant use of it, but Bert loved 11.30AM MASS (LIVE) “This is the third time we’ve seen you this pushed his pasta round his plate. it. Here, he had smoked many a contented FORGOTTEN HERITAGE: 7.30PM week, Mr Mullaney,” Kelly Marie said bright- “Have the invitations been sent out, Bert?” cigar, burning a few small holes in the arms in EUROPE AND OUR LADY HOURS TO ORDINATION ly. “Much mair o’ this and ye’ll no fit intae yer the canon asked at last. the process. Here, he had planned his many 1PM 10PM swalla-tailed coat for the weddin’.” “No,” was the answer. “They’ll be sent out successful business deals, read his newspa- SUNDAY MASS HAIL HOLY QUEEN Bert tried to smile. At that moment, his later this week, I’m told.” pers, toasted his toes at the fire. He smiled at 3PM THURS 26 MAY mobile rang and he excused himself and went “Well,” the canon said brightly, “there’s still the memories, giving his chair a companion- THE WORLD OVER 1PM off to the vestibule to take his call. time.” able pat. 4PM MASS (LIVE) “He comes in here on his own, face like a “For what?” asked Bert. “No storage for you,” he said. “I’ll get Finn LIFE ON THE ROCK 7.30PM wet Monday. Ye widna think he was gettin’ “For a postponement,” was the answer. to take you over to Mon Repos tomorrow in 7PM EWTN'S VATICAN REPORT married a fortnight on Wednesday… mair like “Would you…?” began Bert, brightening his pick-up truck. Then, after the wedding, I’ll ROAD TO PEACE 9PM gettin’ executed,” Kelly Marie sighed. up a little. feel more at home there.” 8PM EWTN LIVE “Just stick to the menu and taking the order, “I can only advise, Bert,” his companion His smile lasted as he reflected on the THE JOURNEY HOME FRI 27 MAY Kelly Marie. In a couple of years you’ll be in said. “That’s as far as I can go. But you know canon’s advice. Taking things a bit more slow- ROUNDTABLE 1PM the same state. It’s called pre-wedding marriage is based on compromise… give and ly would make a lot of sense. And Joanne 10PM MASS (LIVE) nerves.” take and all that. It’ll do no harm to test that out would enjoy having a little more time to enjoy VATICANO 7.30PM The cannon was cautionary and Kelly before you sign on the dotted line, so to speak. all her planning. He patted the chair again. 11PM BLESSED MARGARET POLE, Marie took the hint and retreated. After all, you’ll be signing up for a lifetime.” “Yes,” he said. “You’re the bridge between my BENEDICTION COUNTESS OF SALISBURY “That was Joanne,” Bert said returning to Bert managed his first smile of the evening old life and new one. It’s a new home for you MON 23 MAY 8PM the table. “She’s staying overnight in Glasgow and finished off his pasta. tomorrow.” 1PM FORGOTTEN HERITAGE: with a friend. Something about alterations to “You’re a wise man and no mistake, canon,” Strangely comforted, he went off to bed. DAILY MASS EUROPE AND OUR LADY 7.30PM 9PM LIVES OF THE SAINTS THE WORLD OVER TUES 24 MAY SAT 28 MAY 1PM 1PM Passkeepers play a vital role for Church LIVE DAILY MASS LIVE HOLY MASS 7.30PM 7PM ALTHOUGH, in our own ROOKIES IN ROME ST BERNADETTE OF countries at least, the 8.30PM LOURDES greatest emphasis on Mgr Basil training appears to have Zeal and Patience been for lay ministers of Loftus Holy Communion, Pope LAY READERS’ GUIDE Benedict has recently very Biblical formation is to give the suitable people leading the initial ‘door money’? by Fr John Breslin strongly emphasised the readers the ability to singing. Surely, no less care This is a most important importance of the ministry understand the readings in should be given to the reading. ministry. I once spent months of proclaiming the Word of context and to perceive by the Finally, an appeal. One encouraging a non-Catholic to SUNDAY MAY 22 God, ‘since the entire People light of Faith the central point supremely important lay come to Mass. He did, very Easter 5/A. Acts 6:1-7. Response: May your love be of God is a people which of the revealed message. The ministry is that of welcoming shyly, and as soon as he sat upon us, O Lord, as we place all our hope in you. 1 Liturgical formation ought to people to the Eucharistic down was curtly told ‘you can’t Peter 2:4-9. John 14:1-12. has been ‘sent’... the mission of proclaiming the Word of equip readers to have some Assembly on a Sunday. This sit there.’ So he went home and MONDAY God is the task of all of the grasp of the meaning and has been recognised long never came again. But the Acts 14:5-18. Response: Not to us, Lord, but to your disciples of Jesus Christ, structure of the Liturgy. The before Vatican II. In the welcoming smile of name give the glory. John 14:21-26. based on their Baptism.’ technical preparation should Anglican Church such people recognition, the interest shown Calling for ‘greater care to make the readers skilled in the are referred to as ‘sidesmen.’ In to visitors, and the enormous TUESDAY be taken in the proclamation of art of reading publicly, whether the Catholic Church in parts of patience exercised by so many Acrs 14:19-28. Response: Your friends, O Lord, shall the Word of God’, he then with the power of their own Lancashire and Yorkshire they of these ‘welcomers’—to use make known the glorious splendour of your reign. John ‘stressed the need for the voice or with the help of sound are known as ‘apparitors’—a another title, builds up a truly 14:27-31. adequate training... particularly equipment.” word which in other contexts spiritual atmosphere. They are (for) those who exercise the Before preaching a homily, means a beadle or an usher. In often the most over-looked and WEDNESDAY munus (task) of reader in by which he breaks open the many places they are referred least appreciated of our Acts 15:1-6. Response: I rejoiced when I heard them Liturgical celebrations’ meaning of what has been read, to simply as ‘doormen’ but here lay-ministers. But they are say: “Let us go to Godʼs house.” John 15:1-8. (Verbum Domini, part II). a priest carefully studies those in Scotland they seem almost invaluable. These are the Holy Father’s readings from the Old and New universally to be referred to as So, please, what does THURSDAY concerns: “In the Latin Testaments and reads ‘passkeepers.’ ‘passkeeper’ mean? And why Memorial of St Philip Neri. Acts 15:7-21. Response: tradition, the first and second commentaries on them, Could someone please are so few women used in this Proclaim the wonders of the Lord among all the peoples. readings are proclaimed by an otherwise the homily is hollow. explain to this poor wee ministry? John 15:9-11. appointed reader, whether a Effectively, Pope Benedict XVI Sassenach what this word is FRIDAY man or a woman... All those is saying that some similar derived from. Is the ‘pass’ a Mgr Basil Loftus is a priest of Acts 15:22-31. Response: I will thank you, Lord, among entrusted with this office... study is also required by those ‘password’, used in the times the Diocese of Leeds now living the peoples. John 15:12-17. should be truly suitable and who proclaim the readings in of persecution to make sure no in retirement in the North of carefully trained. This training the first instance. government spies got in? Or is Sutherland. He worked in SATURDAY should be Biblical and How seriously have we taken the ‘pass’ a narrow entrance, secretariat for English and Acts 16:1-10. Response: Cry out with joy to the Lord, all Liturgical, as well as technical. this in our parishes? through which people had to Welsh bishops in Rome during the earth. John 15:18-21. “The purpose of their A lot of care is taken to have pass to make sure they paid the the Second Vatican Council Friday May 20 2011 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER CHILDREN’S LITURGY 23

Our weekly series on Children’s Liturgy has word lesson plans for use with young people who are on the path to Christ Each week, Catechists will find readings and Psalm responses, complemented by prayer, reflection, FAITH discussion questions, and activities. Please feel free to use them as you wish The lessons are created by Adorer-theologians using the lens of the spirituality of St Maria de Mattias, which also embraces precious blood spirituality FIRST While this is the starting point for the lessons, readers are invited to approach them however the spirit moves you The Church is concerned with the availability and understanding of scripture for children who have their rightful place in the Church. In light of this SCO aims to provide a useful tool in drawing children closer to KIDS the Catholic Faith

the Holy Spirit? (Because He loves us and grass, flowers and trees move because of a Sixth Sunday of Easter wants to help us). God loves us so much gentle breeze. We can also see the power of that he wants us to have someone to help us the wind during a storms when trees are —First Reading continue the work that Jesus started and blown over. The Holy Spirit is like that. We God doesn’t want us to be alone. can’t see it but we can see it gently working Peter and John laid hands on them, and they received Have you ever thought about who or in our lives and at times even powerfully the Holy Spirit. A reading from the Acts of the Apostles what the Holy Spirit is? Is it like having a directing us. 8:5-8, 14-17 ghost hovering over us everywhere we go? Actually, the Holy Spirit used to be called Please work on the handout (described in Philip went to the town of Samaria and told the the Holy Ghost but the name was changed the Preparation Section) in groups of three. people about Christ. They crowded around to reflect that when someone dies (or leaves Think of words starting with each of the Philip because they were eager to hear what in Jesus’ case) the body is gone but the letters in the word ‘Holy Spirit’ that he was saying and to see him work miracles. essence of the person remains which can be describes the Holy Spirit or ways that you Many people with evil spirits were healed, called their spirit. see the Holy Spirit working. and the spirits went out of them with a shout. Can we see the Holy Spirit or touch it? If time permits ask each group to share A lot of crippled and lame people were also No, but we can see what the Holy Spirit what they wrote on their handouts. healed. Everyone in that city was very glad does. Take a look inside your gifts. Younger children can draw a picture of because of what was happening. Preparation Remember that the Holy Spirit is a gift from how they ‘see’ the Holy Spirit. When the Apostles in Jerusalem heard that Place deflated balloons in small gift bags Jesus. some people in Samaria had accepted God’s that are not see-through. One for each child. Prayer message, they sent Peter and John. When the Create handouts with ‘Holy Spirit’ Balloons—have you ever been given Dear Lord, thank you for sending your two Apostles arrived, they prayed that the written vertically on the page. anything so cool? Don’t blow it up. What Spirit to guide me and help me live like you people would be given the Holy Spirit. The children will use this to write a word can you do with it or how can you use it and spread your message. Amen. Before this, the Holy Spirit had not been given corresponding to each letter that describes while it is still deflated? Not much. Are they to anyone in Samaria though some of them had been Baptised in the name of the Lord the Holy Spirit or indicates how they ‘see’ very pretty? No. Let’s pretend that these Responsorial Psalm Jesus. Peter and John then placed their hands the Holy Spirit in their lives. This can either balloons are us. Without air we are not 66:1-3ab, 4-5, 16 and 20 on everyone who had faith in the Lord, be done individually or in small groups. good for much. Now blow up your (R) Let all the earth cry out to God with joy. and they were given the Holy Spirit. balloon—fairly big and tie it. Now what Tell everyone on this earth to shout praises The Word of the Lord Activity/Discussion/Reflection can we do with them? (Play volleyball, rub to God! Sing about His glorious name. What are some of the best gifts that you them on our heads then stick them to the Honour Him with praises. Say to God: have ever received? (Dolls, bikes, action wall, use them for decorations). “Everything you do is fearsome!” figures, computers). The air that we put into those balloons are (R) Let all the earth cry out to God with joy. The Children’s Liturgy page is published one Why do you think you were given that like the Holy Spirit. It makes us complete “You are worshiped by everyone! We all week in advance to allow RE teachers and those gift? (They loved us, they wanted to make and helps us to be better people and more sing praises to you.” us happy, they wanted to help us). useful people. Come and see the fearsome things taking the Children’s Liturgy at weekly Masses to In today’s Gospel, Jesus promises us a Another example that is used to explain our God has done! use, if they wish, this page as an accompaniment gift. Do you remember what he promised? the Holy Spirit is to talk about wind. We (R) Let all the earth cry out to God with joy. (The Holy Spirit). can’t see wind or hold it but we can feel it All who worship God, come here and lis- to their teaching materials Why do you think He wanted to give us and we can see what it does. We see the ten; I will tell you everything God has done for me. Let’s praise God! He listened when I prayed, and He is always kind. (R) Let all the earth cry out to God with joy. Alleluia John 14:23 (R) Alleluia, alleluia. All who love me will keep my words, and my Father will love them, and we will come to them. (R) Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel I shall ask the Father and He will give you another Advocate. A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John 14:15-21. Jesus said to His disciples: “If you love me, you will do as I command. Then I will ask the Father to send you the Holy Spirit who will help you and always be with you. The Spirit will show you what is true. “The people of this world cannot accept the Spirit, because they don’t see or know Him. But you know the Spirit, who is with you and will keep on living in you. “I won’t leave you like orphans. I will come back to you. In a little while the people of this world won’t be able to see me, but you will see me. And because I live, you will live. Then you will know that I am one with the Father. You will know that you are one with me, and I am one with you. “If you love me, you will do what I have said, and my Father will love you. I will also love you and show you what I am like.” The Gospel of the Lord 24 CELEBRATING LIFE SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday May 20 2011 Celebrating Life Football tribute to former Pope Do you have a special occasion from your parish or a celebration at your school that you wish to Communities unite in tournament dedicated to Pope John Paul II share with the SCO? If so, e-mail our local news editor Martin SEMINARIANS and religious com- Dunlop: martin munities in Rome, including a com- @sconews.co.uk petitive Scottish contingent, competed for the inaugural Blessed John Paul II Cup in a football tourna- ment hosted by the Scots College on Saturday May 7. The Pontifical Irish College ran out as winners, beating the Venerable English College on penalties in the final of a tour- nament that raised more than £1000 for Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN.) The tournament day began with the celebration of Mass by Bishop Joseph Toal of Argyll and the Isles—in Rome for diaconate ordinations—who preached on the Gospel of the day, which included the line: ‘do not be afraid.’ The bishop made a light-hearted reference to how the other competitors should not be afraid of the Scottish team, despite their reputation for ‘getting stuck in’. Joining the Scots, Irish and English SPOTLIGHT ON... colleges at the tournament were a team from the Emmanuel School of Mission, who brought with them an enthusiastic female support, and a team of lay stu- dents from the Pontifical University of St Throughout the day there was a barbe- The Scottish team have earned a reputation Thomas Aquinas. cue, a bar and a raffle prize of a signed for ‘getting stuck in’ PIC: MARK McLEAN The Scots College squad was made up Celtic shirt to raise money for ACN, the of students from all different years, designated college charity for the year. together in an atmosphere of friendly including Fr Frank Dougan, vice rector, Those who took part in the tournament competition and a fitting way to celebrate Our Lady of Perpetual Succour in Auchterarder celebrated as who played in goals, and John Deighan, commented that it was a very positive the newly Blessed John Paul II, who, of three young parishioners, Arianne McCrosson and Dylan and who turned out despite preparing to be experience to see young Catholics, both course, was a keen footballer in his Darcy McDermott, together received the Sacrament of ordained a deacon the following day. lay students and seminarians, coming youth. Confirmation in the parish PIC: EDDIE MAHONEY Thanks for 40 years of good service MGR Donald MacKinnon of St Mary’s in Fort William celebrated his 40th jubilee as his parishioners and friends gathered to mark his special anniversary. Among those celebrating with Mgr MacKinnon were Theresa MacDonald, who presented him with a cheque on behalf of the parish in recognition of his 40 PIC: ANTHONY MacMILLAN years of priestly service, and Alistair MacLeod, who spoke to the assembled parishioners ty providing operations for Alistair MacLeod and Theresa about Mgr MacKinnon. children born with cleft palates MacDonald present Mgr MacKinnon St Mary’s parish also saw in some of the world’s poorest with a cheque pupils from Fort William RC countries. The cheque was pre- Gilles, while Mgr MacKinnon Primary School present a sented by Iain Gilles, Katherine made a donation in thanksgiv- cheque for Smile Train, a chari- Mary McDonald and Morven ing for his 40 years as a priest.

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St Andrew’s youngsters pretty as a picture THE parents and families of Bishop Cunningham joined special for Karen Bryden, of St children in St Andrew’s the parish as they celebrated Andrew’s Primary School, who parish in Dumfries looked Mass while the children receiv- had worked tirelessly in on proudly as they made ing the Blessed Sacrament for preparing the children for their their First Holy the first time. special day, as her daughter Communion. The day was particularly Charlotte was one of them.