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U.S.- Vatican Envoy? Possibility, Nixon Tells News Media See Stories, PP. 4, 14 WASHINGTON—(NC)—President Richard M. Nixon opened the door to permanent diplomatic relations with the Vatican this week when he said in a news conference he hoped to establish "close consultation on foreign policy matters in which the Vatican has very great interest and very great influence." During the discussion of his eight-day European tour— when he conferred with the Pope Paul VI for more than one hour— President Nixon said, "The possibility (of sending an envoy from the U.S. to the Vatican) has been considered by the State Department and by me, because we have been concerned that we should have the very closest consultation and discussion with the Vatican." A U.S. ARMY helicopter carrying President Richard He explained he had not yet determined whether M. Nixon settles slowly in- this diplomatic move could be achieved "based on to St. Peter's Square at the the present facilities that are available," so the beginning of an historic question of a permanent envoy's being dispatched visit to Pope Paul VI by the to the Vatican City remained open. U.S. chief executive. VOL. X NO. 52 MAR. 7, 1969 Extend School Aid, Congress Is Urged * * * Public School Chaos Looming In Wake Of Private School Crisis First step toward the priesthood of the Archdiocese of M iami was taken last weekend when eighth grade youths See Stories P. 3 took entrance examinations at St. John Vianney Semi- nary. See additional photos on P. 2. Florida Hearing r •-L. Set March 18 On Abortion Bill See Story P. 1O INSIDE THIS ISSUE Big Price For Small Crime..... P. 12 ONE OF the Miami-area teenagers organizing a pro- test of the pop music Hew Film Packs A Message P. 13 concert here last weekend THE VOICE, P.O.Box 1059, Miami, Fla. 33138 is Mary O'Neil. The teens A Long Wait For Parents P. 15 say they're annoyed about the actions of the group's lead singer who became Times Square , A Cesspool? .... P. 16 "obscene" during the per- formance. For story and additional picture, see They Underwent Abortions P. 28 page 20. Seminary Opportunities Still Op Eighth grade youths aspiring to the school," he said, "can and should apply priesthood for the Archdiocese of Miami for the seminary,'' even though they did are eligible to apply for entrance in the not participate in weekend activities at Fall to St. John Vianney Seminary, the seminary. xvhether they took entrance examinations Beginning at 11 a.m. last Saturday, at their local high schools or at the boys representing parishes throughout seminary last weekend. the Archdiocese arrived at the seminary According to Msgr. James J. Walsh, conducted by the Vincentian Fathers to Archdiocesan Director of Vocations, a join in a full program including recrea- conflict of dates on the exams, has caused tion, interviews with priests from the some uncertainty for prospective candi- Vocations Office, classes explaining semi- dates for the priesthood. "Those who nary life and studies for the priesthood, took exams at an Archdiocesan high and films on vocations. it Candidates For The Priesthood Toured Seminary Campus Offertory gifts during Mass for seminary candiates were presented by Mr. and Mrs. Leo Armbrust, to Father William Hennessy, principal conceiebrant. MUlIIMIIHtlMlillimtllllllHMIllil! Photos by Eighth Graders Took Entrance Examinations for St. John Vianney Seminary Tony Garnqf iiiiiiiiiiiniiHiiiiiHiiiitiiiiiniuin Those who did not attend may apply for entrance to the seminary by con- tacting the Vocations Office in the Chancery, 6301 Biscayne Blvd., Msgr. Walsh said, pointing out that "grades achieved in the high school tests will be made available" to his office. Msgr. James J. Seminary rector, Father Walsh, Emerick Hydo, C. M. Archdiocesan welcomes Mrs. Elena Director of Banks of Lake Worth to Vocations, the campus. preached the homily. Requiem Mass Sung our custom-made self-insulated draperies For Florida Pioneer are sun and fade-resistant, Requiem Mass was sung parish, Boca Raton; and Sis- Tuesday in Visitation ters of St. Joseph Cottolengo. keep out cold, heat Church for Mrs. Mary En- rico, South Florida pioneer, Mrs. Enrico, who will be who died last Saturday at buried in Turin, Italy, her and noise the age of 83. birthplace, is survived by a son, James L., Boca Raton; a daughter, Mrs. Antoinette Msgr. James P. Enright, Gianolio, Biscayne Park; 89 yd. pastor, St. Rose of Lima five grandchildren and 12 Church, and long-time friend great-grandchildren. of the Enrico family, cele- brated the Mass for Mrs. 2 Enrico, who with her late 3 husband, Savino, donated with fabric the property for the novitiate of the Sisters of St. Joseph Cottolengo and was a bene- and labor factor of the Church partic- ularly to Marian Center for Comp. at 3.99, 4.99yd. Exceptional Children and Self-insulated acetate/ North Dade parishes. rayon antique satin draperies wich 100% acetate lining woven Also participating at the right in. Over 67 colors to choose £r.am. 63" Mass were Father Walter minimum length custom Dockerill, pastor, Visitation The most elegant draperies, at all parish; Father Paul Man- functions with the Burdine's stores ning, pastor, St Joan of Arc ultimate in personalized except mismi beach service. HOME CLEANING we CONFIRMATIONS can arrange to have RECEPTIONS • WEDDINGS your draperies,. BANQUETS • MEETINGS slipcovers, upholstery PARTIES for ap to 3,500 guests j and other home items cleaned. Archdiocese of Miami SfEGlM. BRQAOWM SHOW- Miami call 697-1111, extension 392. Weekly Publication NIGHTCLUB FUNCTIONS. Second-class postage paid at BILL COLORING Miami, Florida. Subscription rates: $5.00 a year; Foreign, K EXECUTIVE FOOD DIRECTOR $7.50 a year; single copy 15 ft PHONE: UN 5-8511( cents. Published every Fri- U R ID I 2ST day at 6201 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, Fla. 33138. c -v,- THE VOICE Miami, Florida Worcfi 7, 1969 Congress Urged To Extend Non-Public School Aid WASHINGTON-(NC)- hearingss on legislation to James C. Donohue, director ther Harold Ide, Milwaukee sources and private contri- advantaged would have been Spokesmen . for Catholic extend the 1965 Elementary of the Division of Elementary archdiocesan assistant butions are no longer worse than it is. "My plea, schools urged Congress to and Secondary Education and Secondary Education, superintendent of schools; adequate," he told the com- therefore, is for an expanded extend and expand federal Act, the major instrument for U.S. Catholic Conference; and Father Louis F. Generes, mittee. and improved ESEA," aid to education — and federal aid to elementary and Msgr. Edward T. Hughes, New Orleans archdiocesan TRANSFER Msgr. Henry Gardner said. guarantee non-public school secondary schools. Philadelphia archdiocesan school superintendent If present Catholic school "It has not failed in its ob- children a fair share in its •ESEA FUNDS school superintendent; C. P. students were transferred to jectives even though it is dif- benefits. Non-public school stu- Callahan, assistant school ENROLLED public schools, he said, ficult at times to measure its dents- share in ESEA funds superintendent in the diocese U.S. Catholic elementary "property tax rates could not success by our processes of under Title I, services to dis- of San Diego, Calif., Father and secondary schools now bear the added burden evaluation. How does one Flans for increased school advantaged children, and Franklin Fitzpatrick, number some 13,000 and and the result would be a cut- measure morale and hope aid, including more as- both students and teachers Brooklyn diocesan school have an enrollment of more back in curricular offerings, and joy?" the priest asked. sistance to students in non- in non-public schools benefit superintendent; Msgr. Henry thaii 5 million. a significant increase in class Father Fitzpatrick ad- public schools, weremadeby from Title II (library Gardner, school super- Msgr. Donohue called for size and possibly staggered vocated an expanded federal eight Catholic educators who materials) funds. intendent in the archdiocese expansion of FSEAandsaid school classes." role in education aid while testified before the House of Kansas City, Kan.: Father both public and non-public Msgr. Hughes said Cath- providing for adequate local Committe on Education and Emmet Harrington, Port- schools are facing a growing Catholic school spokes- olic schools "achieve a com- autonomy. men testifying before the land, Ore., archdiocesan financial crisis, especially in Labor. munity purpose: they work He also said non-public House committee were Msgr. school superintendent: Fa- the cities. "Local tax re- The committee is holding toward national goals . school students in some areas Our largest commitment is are notgettingtheirfairshare at the hinge of our nation's of ESEA Title I assistance, future, the city, and partic- He said the law should Funds Peril Private Schools ularly its victimized chil- permit the Commissioner of eral programs by non-public Education to " directly Catholic laity and clergy, At East Lansing, Michi- For instance, without the guarantee services for such tried to prevent parochial gan, the Michigan Demo- S814.000 in ESEA Title I ... children ... in the event school closings in two states cratic Party's Central Com- funds allocated to the Kansas that the local educational this week while imminent mittee went on record as dis- City public schools this year, agency failed to make such closings of others due to fi- approving any aid to non- the situation among the dis- provision." nancial strain threatened public schools. chaos for public school sys- In Detroit, the Michigan - terns elsewhere. sidizing education in Indi- Bishops in Louisiana In St Petersburg, Fla., St. Association of Reform Rab- ana "to the tune of well over have assured Catholics that bit, has come out in opposi- Paul High School, a paro- S100 million a j'ear," said the Catholic schools will not chial operation since 1930, tion tostatelegislationfavor- James O.