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c a t h o l i c 155th Year, CLV No. 8 35g Established in 1844: America’s Oldest Catholic Newspaper in Continuous Publication Friday, April 30, 1999 i n s i d e Financial review committee gives recommendations By GREG BROWN council at the parish level is to me very concluded that the diocese’s financial could. “We're encouraging priests to use Editor substantive,” said the committee's policies and procedures are thorough the expertise of the finance council, the chairm an. Leo Yochum, a retired cor and comprehensive, though they lay people who are better trained in the The ad hoc committee appointed last porate financial executive. “The instal should be periodically updated and business world, so that they can make fall by Bishop Donald Wuerl has deliv lation of an audit committee at the clarified. better-infontied decisions. ered its suggestions for changes in parish level is another (significant The diocesan financial services office “We are also encouraging regular diocesan financial policies and recommendation)." is preparing an implementation plan reports between the finance council and procedures. Committee member Father Robert that will be reviewed, along with the ad the parish council so that they can work Chief among them are that parish Reardon, pastor of St. John Capistran hoc committee's recommendations, by together maybe more than they had in finance councils should have more in Upper St. Clair, agreed. a nine-member panel of pastors. The the past," Father Vaghetto said. active roles in assisting pastors with “There's no question that once we got diocesan priest council will eventually “The situation in the diocese with administering the temporal affairs of started, the central theme of the finance make a final recommendation to the pastors today is very, very diverse," their parishes. council was quick to develop," Father bishop. Father Reardon said. “Some have as Another recommendation of the Par Reardon said. “We quickly turned to a “Nine pastors are going to review this many as three worship sites. It's hard ish Financial Policies Review Commit stronger finance council, and also the and say what's workable and what's today to make one ruling that would be tee is that parishes establish audit need for an audit committee, with the not," said ad hoc committee member given to every parish because they are committees charged with completing two working hand in glove. They Father Benedetto Vaghetto, pastor of so different.” annual audits with 120 days of the end were the ... most important St. Vincent de Paul in New Castle. Parishes that have difficulties with of a fiscal year. recommendations." Some priests, he said, do not use “The strengthening of the finance Yochum said the committee their finance councils as much as they See FINANCE on page 3 D eacons to E x-astronaut to speak at dinner c e le b ra te Dr. Jerry Linenger, the Ameri H i s t o r i c can astronaut who spent five 2 5 y e a rs months aboard the Russian c o r n e r space station Mir, relied on his Catholic faith to help him sur d e d i c a t e d o f se rv ic e vive the harrowing mission. See page 3. Born in the 1950s, “Free By CHUCK MOODY dom Corner,“ the point Staff Writer Synod papers: The working where hundreds of rallies, papers for the 19th Diocesan marches and demonstra In 1971, then-Bishop Vin Synod are detailed in a sup tions have occurred, was cent Leonard asked Father George Saladna to direct a new plement in this week's Pitts officially dedicated April program for the Diocese of burgh Catholic. 25. The corner sits across from the 106-year-old St. Pittsburgh: the formation of a class of permanent deacons.. School shooting: As prayers Benedict the Moor Church “Bishop Leonard started the rose for them from around the in Pittsburgh's lower Hill District. Speakers, includ notion of having a class of United States and the world, deacons because of Vatican the people of Littleton, Colo., ing Mayor Tom Murphy and Tim Stevens of the Pitts Council," recalled Father Sal began to bury the 13 victims burgh branch of the adna. who then was assistant of the worst school shooting in NAACP, celebrated its his director of St. Paul Seminary U S. history and the two torical merit by breaking and now is pastor of St. young men who carried it out. ground for a memorial to be Alphonsus in Springdale. See page 9. erected on the site. Top: A “Pope Paul VI opened the large crowd gathers for the way for the diocese to have Special needs: The adoption dedication including deacons again, to restore the of a boy. whose birth mother parishioners of St. Charles order of deacons in the drank during her pregnancy Lwanga parish in Pitts church. Bishop Leonard was causing fetal alcohol effect, burgh's East End. Bottom: one of the ilrst bishops to do has brightened his new fami Msgr. Charles Rice, right, a that in the United States." ly's life. longtime supporter of labor The diaconate candidates See page 7. and civil rights, received went through a three-year for the “Torch of Freedom" mation. or training, program. New monsignor: Capt. award, while Bishop “They had scripture studies Joseph Lamonde, originally and dogmatic theology and Donald Wuerl listens. “It church history," Father Sal from Pittsburgh's Brookline was just a great moment in adna said. section serving as 13th Chap- the history of our church," After completing the forma fain of the Military Corps, has said Father Carmen tion program. 26 men were been named a monsignor. D Amico, St. Benedict pas ordained as deacons on June See page 13. tor. The church is regarded 8. 1974. The deacons will by many as the unofficial mark their 25 years of ordina I n d e x headquarters of Freedom tion with a Mass at 10 a.m. on Corner. Sunday, May 16 at the jsan news ...... 2,3.13,14 seminary. . . .4 rial official . . . "It was a strange concept ...... 5 on/comment . because there hadn't been any lainm ent . . .6 deacons around anywhere, sified ...... 8 except way back in history.” ...... 9 11 1 ° Sec DEACONS on page 2 .14 CYA honors PNC chairm an w ith A rt Rooney Award By JOHN FRANKO those in need. Meanor was recognized for her Staff Writer "Many of our neighbors are not work at the CYA's Sum m er Camp capable of taking care of them “R." The Catholic Youth Associa selves, and we must make sure "Working at the camp, I've tion of Pittsburgh has honored they are not left behind," he said. gotten much more from the kids PNC Bank C hairm an and CEO Frattare said it was an honor than I could ever give to them.” Thomas O'Brien with its Art for him to accept the award she said. Rooney Award. named for the man he succeeded McGinnis was honored for her The 26th annual dinner was in the Pirate booth. volunteer activities at the CYA's held April 22 at the Pittsburgh “His commitment to the job set Garfield Center for senior Hilton and Towers. a standard for myself and my citizens. Also honored were Pirate broadcast partners that seemed Bishop Donald Wuerl said the broadcaster Lannv Frattare with at times unobtainable,” he said. CYA speaks for the ability of the Bob Prince Award; Pulitzer- Frattare dedicated the award people of all ages to go out and do prize winning Journalist Mary to his late father. good deeds in the community. Pat Flaherty with the Bill B um s Flaherty, an investigative team “We have the ability to make Award for communications; Sis editor with the Washington Post, our community a wonderful ter of Charity M. Philomena won her Pulitzer while working at place, but it takes the choice of Mannion with the John E. the former Pittsburgh Press. each one of us," he said. "This McGrady Award for civic contri She said it was an honor to association starts at the very butions; Hazel McGinnis with the receive the award in her home heart of what we're capable ol Nick Cardello Senior Citizen of town. "You can move and leave doing. — individually and as a 1999 Award; and Stephanie Pittsburgh, but it's always in people." Meanor with the Nick Cardello your heart.” she said. The Catholic Youth Associa Youth of 1999 award. Sister Philontena received her tion. a non-sectarian agency, was in accepting his award, honor for her work at the Country founded in 1925 as a counseling O'Brien noted the Pittsburgh Meadows Nursing Home in Brid- service for teenage boys. II has region has seen the best and geville. She is a former director of since grown to include programs worst of times. He spoke of the DePaul Institute for the hearing for other youth, adults and senior Thomas O’Brien, left, receives the Art Rooney Award from the son of the award's namesake, importance of looking out lor im paired. citizens. [J] Steeler president Dan Rooney. 2 DIOCESAN NEW S FRIDAY. APRIL 30. 1999 • PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC
P raying for vocations The Ascension of Jesus topic of bishop’s television program
Bishop Donald W ucrl's May 9 that He had come to do.” with us even though He "Teaching of Christ" television The feast of the Ascension, ascended into heaven; the living program, shown at 8 a.m. on the bishop adds, “is directed to presence of Christ, which is His KDKA-TV, is titled "Ascension you and to me as a challenge. church: the importance of faith of Jesus." Jesus is no longer present in in understanding the Ascen The bishop’s guest is Capu the manner in sion: how one chin Father Ronald Lawler, which He was 1 explains the director of the diocesan Office when He walked gift of faith for Adult and Family Cate- with His apos and the chal chesis. and co-author of the tles. His pres lenge of living catechism “The Teaching of ence now is in the faith: and Christ." on which the program you and me in the role of the is based. His Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit in Christ’s Ascension into in His new body. continuing the heaven is important, the bishop "Surely we work of estab- says, "because it brings to a will accept the lishing the conclusion the earthly life of kingdom of Jesus, but it also opens up for comm ission God on earth. us the life of His new body, the th at He gave His church." apostles and T h e p r o The bishop points out that that is passed gram is part of there "is a natural tie and a down to each one of us: 'Go out a continuing series based on a natural transition between and make disciples of all peo catechism titled “The Teaching Jesus and His mission and the ples and teach them to obey of Christ." co-written by Bishop everything I have commanded Wuerl, and on the "Catechism Photo by Amy Stanley church and its mission. Seminarians from the diocese were among those in attendance at an April 25 Mass at St. Paul Christ risen, ascends. His you.” of the Catholic Church." Cathedral in Oakland celebrated by Bishop Donald Wuerl to pray for an increase in vocations to work is done. But in His The bishop and his guest It is shown on numerous the priesthood. The Mass coincided with the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Ascension He turns over to His discuss the challenge in pre cable systems in the diocese in apostles — and. therefore, to senting the teaching of the the week following the KDKA the church — the same work Ascension: how Christ remains telecast, 93
Deacons to celebrate 2 5 years of m inistry Diocese files second Continued from page 1 from his full-time job, but he "Being a deacon has been yes. I'd enter the formation continues to do consulting work "very gratifying," said Deacon program." claim against estate {Father Saladna said. “And so lor the association. O'Keefe. "The family support After he was ordained, Dea i he big thing was to get used to Msgr. Daniel Gearing, who was great." con Becker continued working The diocese has filed a Father Benz, 72. suffered ihe idea. And then secondly, in was pastor of St. Cyril of Alex Deacon O'Keefe said with the as a senior internal auditor for 8143,898 claim on behalf of from a brain virus and leu a praci ical way. how to use andria in Pittsburgh's Brighton diaconate position being new its U.S. Steel Corp. until he retired Our Lady of the Most Blessed kemia. He died Sept. 4, 1998, (them, what to do with them." Heights section, asked O’Keefe duties seemed to confuse some in 1986. Sacrament Parish In Natrona before he could be charged Two ol the men who were and the late Gerard Wolf to people, especially because “I came here after I retired, Heights against the unpro with theft. /ordained as deacons in 1974 attend the meeting. O’Keefe and Eucharistic ministers were and I continued to function in bated estate of the late Father Father Benz was pastor of were Chuck O’Keefe and Bob Wolf decided to enter the dia- introduced into the diocese at my diaconate ministry," said Walter Benz. St. Mary from October 1992 ; Becker. Deacon O'Keefe per conate program and were about the same time. Deacon Becker who became The claim was filed April until retiring in July 1998. forms his ministry at the Little ordained in 1974. Deacons can administer business manager of St. Albert 29 in Allegheny County Before that, he was pastor for .Sisters of the Poor home on "My whole ministry, other baptism, assist at and witness the Great. Orphans Court. 20 years at Our Lady of the ¡Pittsburgh's North Side, while than if called upon to do some marriages, preside at certain As part of his ministry. Dea Earlier this year, a similar Most Blessed Sacrament. vDeacon Becker is assigned to thing somewhere else, is at the worship services, preach homi con Becker conducts a com claim in the amount of Mary Anne Albaugh, ;St. Albert the Great, his home Little Sisters of the Poor — all of lies at Mass. administer sacra munion service to residents of 8210.387 was filed on behalf former St. Mary secretary, parish, in Baldwin. the liturgical duties that a dea mentáis and preside at funeral the nearby Oakleaf Personal of St. Mary of the Assumption was charged by police with “I remember very vividly an con normally does.” Deacon and burial services. A deacon Care home. He conducts bap in Glenshaw. helping Father Benz embez afticle in the Pittsburgh Catho O’Keele said. "Besides visiting can’t celebrate Mass. anoint the tism preparation classes and A diocesan audit uncov zle the money. lic relative to coming out of the the sick and visiting the resi sick or absolve sins. assists with baptisms. Deacon ered financial discrepancies, Last month, she agreed to Second Vatican Council, the dents. I have three programs. I "All in all. I’d do it again," Becker assists at Sunday lit - which were turned over by plead to a misdemeanor and ce-activation of the permanent read to some of the sight- Deacon O'Keefe said. "1 am very urgy — "anything that's going the diocese to civil pay 825.000 in restitution. d i a e o n ate." said Deacon impaired on a regular basis. satisfied. I have no objeetions. I on in the parish." authorities. Attorney James Ecker, O’Keefe, who was married and "I have two other programs. was involved throughout the it s been a very fulfilling pari Any money recovered, who represented Father Benz bad 11 live children. “There was One is a program on all forms of whole period of time with very either from insurance carri and Albaugh. has said that a meeting to be scheduled at St. prayer. 1 have another group of supporting members of the of my life." he said. “1 always had the support of my family. 1 ers or through the probate the priest had few assets and Paul Seminary.' the residents. We go through a clergy." process, will be returned to enjoy very much being able to his will has not been ■ At the time. Deacon O’Keefe series following the liturgical Deacon Becker was encour the parishes. probated. 33 was director of Catholic Ceme calender, and it's a Scripture aged to enter the diaeonale assist and being able to do teries Association. He is retired and discussion group." program by his then-pastor. something for the members of Father Joseph Hannon, and the parish of St, Albert the assistant. Father James Great. It's been a very fulfilling Murphy. ministry for me, very happy La Roche to honor sister times." Remedy is looking for “1 think there was some son Sister Mary Glenn has been high school teacher of religious people with that p o sitive of outline or some sort of More than 30 men currently selected to receive the 1999 studies, music and languages. are in formation to become will do attitude for part-tim e explanation of the diaconate." Woman of Providence Award from She served as department chair and full-time positions in deacons in the diocese. The first Deacon Becker said. "They gave La Roche College. of religion at Canevin High School these skill areas: class primarily was liturgical me that to read what a deaeon The award will be presented at and Divine Providence Academy while the current class will be Office Professional was all about. I read that and the commencement ceremony at and was the supervisor of reli service-oriented. • C lerical then I had to deride whether I 10 a.m. on May 8 in the Kerr gious education for the diocese. • Administrative wanted to go into the formation "They were good men." Fitness and Sports Center at the She also served as an instruc • C u sto m er S erv ice program. My two children at Father Saladna said of the first college in MrCandless Township. tor in theology at La Roche Col • R eception that time were a lot younger, class of deacons. "These men Sister Mary entered the Con lege. Duquesne University. Car- • Data Entry and I talked to my wife. You were genuinely good people. gregation of tile Sisters of Divine low College, the University of • S a le s really needed her support, too. They did their best to serve as Providence from Ford City In Light Industrial "We decided if 1 thought I best they could. 1940. Her life of scholarship in Notre Dame and Marist College. • Warehouse could do it I would give It a try. "The deaeons that we have theology was nurtured as she She wrote “Roots of Faith." a • A ssem bly It was through discussion with were by and large good men. pursued a master's degree at groundbreaking high school reli • Mailroom & Copy Centers the family and a lot of thought and they did a great service to Notre Dame University, and gion series that used the Bible as Call 412-922-5502 today and a lot of prayer that 1 decided the church. I’m proud of them." through post graduate work in a text. 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A friend of Linenger’s family mation: ‘Something in human sas City Royals at 7:05 Linenger will be the keynote is a priest who celebrated Sun nature causes us to start p.m . speaker at the 17th Bishop's day morning Mass after his slacking off at our moment of Bishop Donald Wuerl Annual Dinner for Catholic launch, and they were able to greatest accomplishment. As will throw out the first Charities May 7 at the Pitts send the videotape of the ser you become successful, you will pitch and the North burgh Hilton and Towers. The vice up to Mir. need a great deal of self- Catholic High School theme of this year's event, “1 was able to ‘attend’ Mass discipline not to lose your sense Choir will sing the while I was on Mir,“ he said. “1 of balance, humility and which will be hosted by Bishop National Anthem. Donald Wuerl, will be “Walk in played the tape a number of commitment.“ My Shoes." Sundays.* “I really think that we all have “W e lik e to b r in g Linenger was aboard Mir Linenger joined astronaut our share of successes along together the schools and from January to May 1997, selection at the Johnson Space the way," he said. “And 1 think families in one special setting an American record for Center in August 1992. His first there's a very strong tendency place at the end of each time in space of 132 days. trip into space was aboard the to sit back after any small suc school year,” said Dr. During the flight, he and his Space Shuttle Discovery from cess and put your feet on the Robert Paserba, diocesan two Russian cosmonaut crew- Sept. 9 to 20, 1994. table and relax and sort of savor superintendent of mates struggled to repair Linenger says his experi it. schools. numerous system failures of ences in space “really changed “I have no problems cele Three dollars from each oxygen generators, carbon me." brating success. But then you ticket will go the Bishop’s dioxide scrubbers and interior "My life is basically in three use that as a stepping-stone to Education Fund. space station cooling pipes, phases now: it was on the go higher and to reach other Participating schools which spilled noxious antifreeze planet, off the planet, and now goals. T hat's a philosophy I've will be recognized on the into the spacecraft atmosphere. I’m back on the planet," he said. tried to carry out in my life. Navy after serving 20 years and in the Gospel and social teach scoreboard. They experienced computer “And in the third phase, my “The other part of that quote is living in northern Michigan ings of the church, and it is the failures on Mir that caused the perspectives changed. I've got a is the balance part. I think you with his wife, two children and a primary social service agency of The school selling the most tickets will be invited space station to tumble uncon broader view of the world. do need to keep your life in third on the way. He is writing the diocese. on the field for the Bish trollably, resulting in the loss of "I learned that we can get balance. There’s an old quote the final drafts of a book. “Off Its mission is to serve the all electrical power. Linenger along with each other, with that I put on my astronaut op's Education Fund the Planet." human needs of individuals survived a near-miss collision human beings, after being up application. This is my modifi check presentation from Linenger said he is looking and families, regardless of their when the Russian Progress on the space station with a cation of it: ‘Man should be able the Rrates. forward to his keynote address religious affiliation, and to pro resupply vehicle attempted to former MiG fighter pilot sta to change diapers, run a mara for Catholic Charities. vide leadership in building col Those interested in dock, an event that foreshad tioned in East Germany, me thon, write a book, travel in “It's not going to be a techni attending the game laborative efforts with parishes owed a later collision with Mir. being a Naval officer flying off space.' Specialization is for cal talk,' he said. “It's going to should contact the dioce and communities in addressing And in the most life- carriers and escorting 'Russian insects. be hum an emotion and w hat it’s san Department for Cath- those needs. threatening occurrence of all, Bear' bombers away from the “Wealth in life isn’t monetary. like. I'll try to make the people olic Schools at Linenger fought a fire that carrier task force. True wealth is vastness of live vicariously through me and 412-456-3090. almost caused the crew to “We spent five months experience and living life to its come to space and share some For information about how to evacuate the inside of the space together, and we got along. We fullest. I've always tried to keep obtain tickets to the dinner, Deadline for orders Is of that experience with them.“ M ay 10. station. got the job done. We had a my life in balance.“ Catholic Charities of the please call Catholic Charities at “You draw on your faith," common goal. Back on the Linenger has retired from the Diocese of Pittsburgh is rooted 412-456-6999. t£ Finance recommendations presented STATE-OF-THE-ART Continued from page 1 audit committees become the implementation plan WANTED familiar with the recommenda includes Fathers Paul Bradley Dig it a l Hearing Aids ao PEOPLE WITH IIKAH1N« 1AISS the final form of the financial tions' underlying rationale. of St. Sebastian in Ross Town policies will be encouraged to 9 All diocesan financial pol ship; Charles Bober of St. John develop their own internal con icies and procedures be incor Vianney in South Pittsburgh; May is Better Hearing Month! trols. he said. porated into a manual that is James Garvey of St. Bartho Dizziness T esting In celebration, we are inviting 30people suffering from a The committee also recom provided to each parish. lomew in Penn Hills; Stan Gre- and Rehabilitation hearing loss for an Open House to “Hear the Difference” mends that: Regarding the collection, the gorek of Our Lady of the Most with ReSound's 100% Digital Hearing • The diocese identify some committee recommends that Blessed Sacrament in Natrona one in its administration with parishioners receive a copy of Heights; Jo h n Maloney of Holy Aids from AT&T Technology. whom parish staff or finance their individual contribution Sepulcher in Glade Mills; A pproved Insurance council members could raise a records each year via the mail. Michael Polak of St. Agnes in DON'T BE LEFT OUT! financial matter in a confiden “No m atter w hether they gave West Mifflin: David Taylor of St. Provider Call today to make an tial manner. $2 or $250, the contribution Charles Lwanga in Pittsburgh's appointment for your • The pastor, business record should be mailed to the East End: George Wilt of St. manager and others responsi contributor,” said Father Bernard in Mount Lebanon; 1USK Fittili TUI/1L ble for parish financial matters Vaghetto. “It's to be automatic." and James Young of Immacu Senior Citizen 1-888-826-0950 sign off on annual parish Father Reardon, a pastor for late Conception in Washington. financial reports. some 25 years, thinks the P it t s b u r g h A u d i o l o g y a n d H e a r in g A i d C e n t e r • Parishes provide the Gen financial policies will be warmly eral Secretariat with the annual received. “I think that the pas DOWNTOWN NORTH HILLS SOUTH HILLS MONROEVILLE GREENTREE parish financial report given to tors would strongly want the 281-1318 364-8744 884-8499 373-4270 921-2726 parishioners. stronger internal controls," he Also serving Beaver, Butler, Greene, Lawrence and Washington counties. • The offertory collection said. H o m e S ervice a n d T rial Per io d s Available f l policy be revised to prohibit the Also serving on the ad-hoc (EatljtiHc handling or control of money by finance committee were Stanley a single individual. Gumberg, chairman of J.J. • All paid and volunteer G umberg Co.; Eleanor McAn- First Communion & parish positions have a job drews, senior vice president of description. Parker Hunter Inc.; James Confirm ation Gifts • Potential employees who Murdy. senior vice president for - will be involved in financial finance and chief executive Catholic gifts, books, old and Place Your Heart in the officer of Allegheny Ludlum new, medals, matters undergo a background holy cards & rosaries check before being hired. Corp.; Dr. John Murray Jr., • Parishes that have cir president of Duquesne Univer Mail & Phone Orders Available. 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APRIL 30, 1999 • PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Tragedies and our response For more than a month, we have wit 340,000 refu intervention is the knowledge that sub families of those who have died during the nessed — in newspapers and on television gees in Alba stantially all of what is contributed to this senseless violence in Littleton, Colo. — scenes of the tragedies in Kosovo. Story nia. 70,000 in organization goes directly to meet the Young lives that ended so cruelly and after story tells of families and communi M ontenegro, needs of the people in such distress. purposelessly weigh on the hearts of all ties tom apart by violence that we would 6 0,000 in Overhead is kept to a minimum. people o f goodwill. have thought unimaginable today. Macedonia and CRS has an outstanding reputation While there is much speculation about Scenes reminiscent of atrocities con t h o u s a n d s well earned from decades of efficiently what lies at the root of this hum an trage nected with the Second World War evoke more in and effectively providing for those for dy, we who are aware of the power of evil strong comments and editorials through B o sn ia. whom relief service is intended. CRS is and sin need to join in a unity of prayers out the land. Our hearts ache for the present at many tragedies throughout and support for the families, the commu suffering we see in the lives of so many W h a t C RS the world not only with the means to nity and the nation that struggles to make vulnerable people, especially the aged and actually does assist but also with a credibility that some sense out of this dark hour. young children. What exactly allows it to serve as an effective conduit of Perhaps nothing as much as tragedies of There is a sense of helplessness as we does CRS do in the face of these over our care and concern. this magnitude remind us that without watch this unfold. Nevertheless, there is whelming num bers of people in dire need? In a report from CRS, we read that, God in our lives and without our realiza something each of us can do. Authoriza Once refugees enter an area such as “The needs in this region are increasing tion of the role and place of God in our tion has been given to each parish to take Macedonia, CRS and other local partner daily, and existing private CRS resources communities, we will never overcome the up a voluntary collection for the relief of agencies provide them with water, milk, are beginning to stretch thin. To date, darker side of human nature either per those suffering in this portion of Yugosla juice, protein biscuits, blankets and sani over $2 million in private funds has been sonally, locally or on a global scale. via. tary items. expended and we continue to spend for One of the hallmarks of our age — so The full proceeds of this collection will CRS also arranges bus transportation to food and support at a rate of over arrogant in its secular approach to all be sent to Catholic Relief Sendees which is processing centers for registration. Refu $60,000 a day. To date, CRS has col issues — is the absence of the recognition the entity established by the U.S. bishops gee camps have been established inside lected only $1.7 million for our efforts in of God’s presence or even existence and to provide assistance and relief to those in the border and CRS and other relief Kosovo." In view of this hum an disaster. our dependence on God’s grace if we ever serious and grave need outside our agencies are working to establish an effi I ask all of us to be as generous as hope to move beyond those kinds of hor co u n try . cient food distribution system and to meet possible in your parish efforts to provide rors found in Kosovo, Littleton or even our other essential needs. CRS is also assist funds for CRS. own backyards. CRS has strong history ing the host families and vulnerable Recently, Cardinal Roger Mahoney, Catholic Relief Sendees has a strong Macedonian social groups. Spiritual solidarity needed Archbishop of Los Angeles and chairman Beyond financial support there is history of responding to humanitarian The most recent CRS update that I have of the domestic policy committee of the needs throughout the Balkans. For received speaks of reports from refugees another way in which we can offer our United States Catholic Conference, example, an office was opened in Mace now in Macedonia and Albania that tell of solidarity with the long lines of refugees reminded all of us in a statement on the donia in 1992, and a field office in Kosovo ordeals of days of hiding in the hills, only fleeing the violence in Kosovo. Prayer! terrible events of Littleton that, “We can one year later. to have food and water supplies run out My hope is that each of our parishes turn away from a culture of violence — a Since then. CRS has provided relief to and then of being forced to return to their will continue in their Sunday liturgies to culture of death — and towards life: a the most vulnerable people in Kosovo. villages. From the villages, refugees were remember in their prayers those who are culture of life to shape how we treat one With the outbreak of conflict in February often forced onto trains or pushed over facing such terrible and heartrending 1998, CRS expanded its relief program land toward the border. It is here that they situations. another, how we live together, and the ming to become the lead agency in Kosovo, are met by those working with CRS. Spiritual solidarity is as m uch a part of messages we send to our young people.” sendng approximately 400,000 people in Most of what CRS does is essential to our relief effort as are the goods we make He continues, “We pray that God's that area as well as those seeking refuge in sustaining the lives of tens and hundreds available through the contributions of mercy and love will help heal the physical, Montenegro and Albania. of thousands of displaced persons to pre our parishes and diocese to Catholic spiritual, and emotional wounds and Since the initiation of the NATO air vent this terrible human tragedy from Relief Services. bring hope to a grieving nation.” strikes and the ensuing escalation of vio becoming a massacre of a whole The call to prayer reminds us that each lence. the number of dislocated individu population. Tragedy closer to home of us individually and all of us collectively als is estimated to be near or over one One of the most encouraging and Much closer to home we need also to as a community need God and must rec million people. Currently, there are about heartening aspects of the CRS hold in our hearts and pray for the ognize God's central place in our lives. U
E d i t o r i a l s f f i c i a l Bishop Wuerl announces the Reclaim the upper hand O following clergy appointments: Many questions remain in the wake of together; taking part in family activities the deadliest school massacre in U.S. from playing board games to going on ADMINISTRATOR (PRO-TEM) history at Columbine High School in Lit outings; sharing affection and prayer: ► The Rev. Steven M. Paisa from parochial vicar, SS. Peter & Paul parish, tleton, Colo. and limiting time spent in front of the Beaver, to administrator (pro-tem), St. Victor parish, Balrdford, effective Friday, How could this happen? television, which tends to downplay the April 30. What has gone wrong with our society? value of hum an life. What could have been done to prevent Parishes, too. have a huge role in PAROCHIAL VICAR >■ The Rev. George F. Chortos from parochial vicar, Resurrection parish, such a tragedy? maintaining the spiritual health of our Is evil so mighty that we are powerless Brookline, to parochial vicar (pro-tem), SS. Peter & Paul Parish, Beaver, effective young people. They can offer programs Friday. April 30. to stop it? that teach about the effects of violence; Does the devil hold the upper hand? sponsor youth groups that offer positive LEAVES OF ABSENCE The Gospel mandate is that we be a activities and role models; host classes people of hope. Our hope, our faith, ► The Rev. C. William Hausen has been granted a leave of absence for personal in non-violent responses to explosive sit reasons, effective Saturday, April 17. must translate into action in every facet uations; and organize community cam ► The Rev. Richard R. Ragni has been granted a leave of absence for personal of our lives. paigns to collect handguns. reasons, effective Monday. April 26. Thus, it is with renewed hope that we Thus far, 13 people have died at the turn to the family, the most basic build hands of Littleton's “Trench Coat Mafia." ing block of our society, for answers to these questions. a group of disenfranchised young men and women whose rage against those Parents must at all times remain in S c r i p t u r e s close contact with their children, not unlike themselves translated into a ram only to teach them moral values and page of senseless carnage. The two stu respect for all human life, but to make dents who carried out this unspeakable E aster not ju st about Jesu s sure they are not substituting some act also apparently took their own lives. It is everyone's moral duty to take note Fifth Sunday of Easter — May 2 would send the Romans packing. bizarre and potentially dangerous lifes Acts 6:1-7; I Pt 2:4-9; Jn 14:1-12 tyle for the values taught in the Gospel. of the marginalized young people around When Jesus speaks of a spiritual kingdom and of eternal life. His follow them, and to reach out in ways that Parents can foster a closer relationship In order to penetrate the meaning of ers draw a blank. They haven't the with their children by doing things bring them closer to the love of God and today’s Gospel, it will perhaps be slightest idea of what He Is talking together as a family: eating dinner the people who hope so firmly in Him. 9) helpful to see that it comes from the about. 14th chapter of John's Gospel, that is So it was then and so in a way it from the Last Supper discourse long IBS remains to this day. The Christian view Pittsburgh Catholic mission statement before the Resurrection the following that God so loved the world He sent His The Pittsburgh Catholic is the official newspaper of (he Diocese of Pittsburgh. Sunday. m m Son for our salvation (cf. Jn. 3:16). has Historically, the Pittsburgh Catholic grew out of the need to provide information for the local This retrospective view allows us to always been a minority view, appar Catholic community. see that the Resurrection, which the M sg r. ently destined to be uncomprehended That need persists, and thus the mission of the diocesan newspaper is defined as follows: church continues to celebrate on this T homas J. by the majority, • To promote for Catholics and other readers an understanding of the mission and teachings of Fifth Sunday of Easter, was not an Herronon The only constant seems to be stress the church and its role in the community. event detached for the rest of Jesus' j and strain. Even the episode of the • To foster the faith and unity of the local church, and to serve as an instrument oi evangeli life. It was instead the culm ination of Greek and Jewish Christians arguing zation and education. His earthly existence and so cannot be under- over food distribution is apiece with the oracle of • To provide readers with accurate news and information about the church on a local, national stood without entering into the earthly llfe of I Peter (citing Psalm 118:22) “the stone which and universal level. Jesus with all its struggles. the builders rejected has berome the • To provide a forum lor an expression of views in a manner consistent with the teachings of the Already at the Last Supper Jesus is consoling cornerstone." church and the principle of respect for others. His disc iples against the events of the next day. This constant struggling is the universal Good Friday: “Do not let your hearts be trou human condition since the fall of Adam and bled. Have faith in God and faith In me. No one Eve. and it cannot be sidestepped. It must be Pittsburgh Catholic Publishing Associates entered into and embraced with the knowledge President: Most Rev Donald W Wuerl, S T D conics to the Father hut through me. Whoever Editor: Greg Brown has seen me has seen the Father." that it is not to end here: Jesus'predictions of Com ptroller: Carmelia Weismantle The context of struggle and betrayal is clear His suffering and death are accompanied by Assistant E ditor: Phil Taylor equally vivid predictions of His return and of the Senior Staff Writer: Patricia Banos when it Is recalled that shortly before. Jesus sending of the Spirit. Staff W riters: John W Franko had sent Judas away from the table as His PITTSBURGH Chuck Moody betrayer. 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It Is about the were also proof that one cannot finally under Postmaster & Subscriber Send address c destiny of all who know Him as Lord. ED Allow 3-4 weeks for change of address stand Je s u s without first following Him through ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION RATES individual $15 00 a year Foreign $16 00 a ) His passion and death. Judas, Peter and Tho (PHD) $10 00 a year Periodical postage paid at Pittsburgh PA Msgr. Herron, a former seminary acadmic Pittsburgh Catholic (ISSN-032-0323). 135 First Avenue Suite 200. Pittsburgh Pi mas all wanted a crossless Christ, one who dean, is pastor of St. Laurence, Highland Park, PHONE (412) 471-1252. FAX (412) 471-4228 e-mail pghcalhobc« Pittsburgh r would be merely and sheerly glorious and who near Philadelphia. OPINION/COMMENT FRIDAY. APRIL 30, 1999 • PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC
" L e t t e r s ------H atred runs am ok in Littleton Couple gets unexpected surprise We are a privileged land and the simple barbarity of could get past them. extend the same leeway to Recently we had a wonderful experience at Epiphany people, but dangerous to the World War I or the From what I read youngsters as to the more Church that we want to share. world and to ourselves. We high-tech barbarity of and hear from the mature. -,j My husband and I were celebrating our 11th wedding know too much and yet not World War II. A “civili journalists covering Looking back on what I have _ anniversary and arranged a Mass Intention at Epiphany to enough. Of course, you could zation'' capable of all the tragedy, it would Just written, I realize that I got mark the occasion. With my husband working in Downtown say th at of any m odem country. that can produce any appear that the young in trouble in college at,. Pittsburgh, Epiphany is very accessible. I am thinking of Littleton. thing, even worse than men involved had no Duquesne for being outspoken , A few m inutes before Mass, Father Dan Sweeney confirmed Colo., the Trenchcoat Mafla, Littleton. It is also in connection with reli in the Duquesne Duke. 1 that we were the anniversary couple. Next, he completely the massacre and so many constant Jeopardy gion, were brought up expressed hostility toward our surprised us by asking if we would like to renew our marriage from Itself. with nothing. other things. athletes, a couple of whom' vows. This was totally unexpected and certainly made our About these young They were very Eric Harris, 18. and Dylan Msgr. slightly manhandled me for'^ anniversary both special and unforgettable. Klebold, 16, the alleged perpe suspects, why do we reactionary, and it is From what we understand, going out of the way to help trators, don't look any different have to keep saying harles O, no coincidence that what I wrote. someone or to make an occasion more special is the norm at from others of their cohort, but an d w ritin g “s u s Rice the killings were timed I don't think they looked' Epiphany. We applaud Father Sweeney and all the clergy and we hope that they were unique. pects?" The answer is C to coincide with the down on me for my non-athletie' • staff for their exemplary service to others. However, we can't be sure. libel laws were enacted to pro birthday of Adolf Hitler. The evil physique. I do know that I never' > An old man like me, who has tect the powerless, among oth we do, all of us, lives after us. As felt like shooting them or any DAN AND LOUISE LIVERMORE seen most of the century, is not ers. However, they are of great always, Shakespeare was right one else. I could not have, there ‘ Baden shocked at anything that hap use to the powerful, that is the on the button. were few guns around. None in.' pens, but this came close to monied, who can use them to I am puzzled that the officials my house. NATO out of line in Yugoslavia shocking me. gag critics, constructive as well in their school and district did After I was ordained, I had a r; Thank you for your editorial (April 23 issue) explaining the Actually, I was surprised as malicious. not clamp down on them. How brief fascination with guns but * unjust war that our country and NATO is currently waging more than most of you because I am constantly cautious, ever, here again we have some- that is another story, with some- against Yugoslavia. We as Catholics — and all Christians — need I am not at all abreast of all the less I write something that thing good being misused by amusing twists, for another could get this good paper in a decent people. School authori- to speak up and explain the unjust nature of this war to news in communications or time. I've told it previously b u t, lawsuit. Come to think of it, the ties have to be careful of what everyone, especially our elected representatives. technology. Not that I could be not recently. S3 I would like to add a few facts to your editorial. The United expected to understand it all, editor and the journalists in they crack down on, free speech States is violating both the United Nations charier and NATO but I wish I had an idea of what charge of getting this into print and all that sort of thing. As one keep an eye on my stuff. I don't very much in favor of free Msgr. Rice is a weekly colum charter which both were authored chiefly by us. The U.N. charter it does, what it is for. nist for the Pittsburgh Catholic. forbids aggression against a sovereign state at peace with its No new horrors can match think any libelous material speech, I find It ridiculous to neighbors. Yugoslavia was at peace with its neighbors. The NATO charter states that it is a defensive alliance. No NATO country was attacked by Yugoslavia. E n d crucifixion o f Iraqi people Yugoslavia is a country about the size of Kentucky. Before the Gulf War began. At international community that it J. NATO bombing began, the economy was bad with unemploy A young, dark-eyed girl sanctions, which he the end of the war, the has met these conditions? How ment at 50 percent. We cannot even imagine such poverty. Even stares at me from a photo on a describes as “genocid- security council many more deaths will be nec- during the Great Depression, unemployment nationally never poster, her body painfully thin al." Says Halliday. "We passed Resolution essary before the U.S./U.N. reached such a height. What will these people do now that we from malnutrition. Her implor are destroying an ing eyes beg the question. “Why entire society. It is as 687, which specified recognizes that this is a failed have destroyed their factories, infrastructure, communications the conditions neces policy? and countless homes and small businesses? What kind of pov is your country doing this to simple and as terrify me?" ing as that." sary for lifting the We are in the midst of the, erty will they endure when the bombs are finally silent? Do we sanctions. These con Easter season, a time when we 11 care? We should, since they are our brothers and sisters in Why indeed. For the past Economic sanctions eight years, the people of Iraq have prevented Iraq ditions included the are especially called to be cata- ’■ Christ. destruction of Iraq's lysts of resurrection for those ! What if we had offered economic aid to Yugoslavia, a fraction have endured a slow and pain from rebuilding its ful crucifixion in the form of infrastructure, which weapons of mass suffering injustice. During this •, of the amount we are spending on bombs and missiles? Instead destruction and ntoni- season, let us pray and act on . we offered them an ultimatum to do things our way or else. We United Nations/United States was severely damaged economic sanctions. A 1998 during the Gulf War. toring of Iraq's behalf of our Iraqi sisters a n d ( don't even understand the ethnic troubles which go back weapons-producing brothers. decades, if not centuries. Had we helped this countty economi U.N. report states that 5,000 Raw sewage flows in Iraqi children die each month the streets. Broken water puri capacity by the U.N. On April 27, Pax Christi USA. ' cally. we could have used our then-earned influence to perhaps Last December, the U.S. and the national Catholic peace mediate peace between these groups. Economic prosperity is a as a result of the sanctions. The fication systems increasingly World Food Organization and contaminate water, spreading Britain bombed Iraq, saying movement, joined with seven"’ powerful incentive to keep the peace; poverty is an open invita that it had failed to comply with other national organizations to 4 tion for people to be manipulated into war. UNICEF say that more than one disease and causing diarrhea in million people have died as a small children. Easily prevent UNSCOM (United Nations Spe call for the immediate lifting of , I do not condone the violence done to the Kosovo Albanians, cial Commission |on Iraqi) economic sanctions through a but we have clearly aggravated their suffering, not alleviated it. result of the sanctions. Chil able diseases turn deadly when dren under 5 account for they find their way into mal weapons inspectors. scries of nationally coordinated Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers." I wonder how He The UNSCOM report itself actions. I invite you to join with would react to peacemakers who arrive with bombs and missiles. 600.000 of these deaths. nourished bodies and when One reason for these deaths they go untreated due to a lack proves otherwise. The report us in future actions until the-
War can be just when done in defense, but this war is unjust. 900 is a shortage of food. In Febru of medicines no longer permit states "the majority of inspec weight of economic sanctions is" Pray for the Yugoslavian people who are suffering and dying from tions of facilities and sites removed from the backs of the our bombs. We must also pray for our American leaders to see ary, the U.N. World Food Pro ted into the country. under the ongoing monitoring Iraqi people, allowing them to that violence can never hope to bring a lasting peace. gram announced a $21 million UNICEF reports a six-to- relief operation to help those eight fold increase in the fatality system were carried out wtth begin the long process of suffering from food shortages. rates in children due to diar Iraq's cooperation." In addition, reconstructing their society and RANDALL COSTELLO rhea and pneum onia from 1991 the International Atomic rebuilding their lives. New Castle While I welcome this program, it stands as evidence that the to 1996. Speaking with a recent Energy Agency, which was also TIiere are several area Pax economic sanctions are a failed delegation sponsored by the involved in weapons inspec Christi chapters. For information- Bishop impressive at confirmation policy. They haven't deterred Fellowship of Reconciliation, a tions. issued a December report on what actions are taking place- the Iraqi government. They've national intcrfaith peace orga stating that Iraq "has provided on this issue in your area and During the past year we moved into the Pittsburgh diocese targeted innocent Iraqis, nization. a Baghdad researcher the necessary level of coopera llie nam es o f local leaders, cotv and therefore never had the privilege of participating in the inflicting inhumane levels of said. "Tell the world that Iraqis tion to enable the above- la d Pittsburgh Area Pax Christi: celebration of the Mass with Bishop John McDowell. suffering. arc being suffocated in silence. enumerated activities to be PO Box 72 1. Carnegie, PA The bishop graciously accepted the invitation to administer C hapter VII of the U.N. These sanctions are as harmful completed efficiently and effec 15106. 9 ) the sacrament of confirmation to our young adults at Holy Charter allows economic sanc to us as nuclear weapons.” tively." Family Parish in Creighton. After attending the ceremony we tions. bill they're not regulated The U.N. Security Council There was never an end date Small Is the national coordi could not think of a more appropriate individual through in any way. first imposed economic sanc attached to the sanctions when nator of Pax Christi USA. Its which to convey the gentle, loving and humble character of Denis I lalliday. the former tions through Resolution 661 they were imposed. More than 14,000 members work for the our Lord Je su s Christ. U.N. Humanitarian Relief alter Iraq invaded Kuwait in eight years later, we must ask transformation of society This was reflected in the beautiful way in which Bishop Coordinator in Iraq, resigned August 1990. When these ourselves, “How much is through nonviolence and advo McDowell interacted with the candidates. Hopefully, the his position last fall after he sanctions failed to achieve the enough?" To what lengths must cate peacemaking as a priority in children have learned much about their faith through the saw firsthand the effect of the withdrawal of Iraq from Kuwait. Iraq go to assure the the Catholic Church in the U.S. parish CCD program, but seeing Christ's love embodied in Bishop McDowell provided an excellent model for them to follow as they begin the next phase of their Christian journey. LARRY AND DIANNE BARBIAUX O bligation to abolish culture o f death Confirmation class CCD instructors Two factors stand out in the sell protection and law i and common sense punishment. Thirdly, it is com Lower Burrell recent tragedy at Littleton. enforcement. The I are not required. mon to portray murder and . Colo.: gun control and student Supreme Court has Discipline does not violence on television. In fact. , Littleton tragedy and the Gospels discipline. pointed this out sev I begin with students. from childhood to adulthood, First, gun control is a hot ! but rather with their children and teenagers see , The sight of the killings at Columbine High School is still eral tim es. At the | parents. That is the thousands of such crimes. very raw. very fresh in my mind. Times like these jolt us out political issue. The National present time, the Rifle Association and the gun I nature of youth prior Fourthly, there is a growing of our orbit — and should. I am out of mine. number of guns is over lobby appear to own Congress 240 million. Isn’t this to arriving at mature number of people who are This senseless tragedy makes me wonder about life and adulthood. Parents how fleeting it is. It also makes me think just how precious it on this matter. According to number a lew too advocating euthanasia. And national columnist Mary many? A citizen pro must talk ethics and finally, there is a loophole in I lid ' is. We are all God's children, even the two boys who com i enforce discipline. mitted these ghastly acts. Where, oh where, did 'hey learn McGrory: "Former Vice Presi tects neither himself Brady Law which allows any dent Dan Quayle has probably nor his country, nor Msgr. There are 43 million one, including felons, at gun- such callousness, inhumanity and lack of respect for life? | children in school in I suggest they learned it from us. They learned it from us as locked np the gun-nut vote with does he hunt rabbits, aul shows, to purchase guns with a statement that could also dear and bear with the Lackner America, 38 million out a waiting period or back a society and us as individuals. We have taught them well. II are in public schools retire the year's obtusencss weapons that were ground check or any other someone has wronged you or others, kill them. Wc make a lot and 5 million in pri- of rationalizations to lustily our actions. But whether It is a trophy, lie said, referring to the used at the Littleton massacre. compliance with the law. vate. The problem essentially state sanctioned killing of a criminal or a Serb, we teach a massacre at Columbine; "I hope Secondly, discipline must be All of us have an obligation to we don’t try to use this as an enforced in a fair and humani involves the public schools message apart from the Gospels. which must be solved for the work toward abolishing our We have been taught to love others as God loves us. We excuse to try to go and take tarian manner. Many schools death culture. This obligation is away guns." good of the students. have been taught thou shall not kill, and have been taught to have a successful discipline especially incumbent on par When will parents and the Of course, there is still a tre forgive not 70 times, but 70 times seven times. This is what code, but some do not. Teachers ents for the safety of their chile American community at large can. m ust and will enforce the mendous problem in our con we profess In our faith, in our society. But is it how wc live our dren. They must speak ethics put this Issue to rest by ban code that parents (and society temporary culture. We live in a daily lives? culture of death. There are in and enforce discipline. j|J So whether it is our friend, our enemy, our convicted or our ning the inordinate prolifera in general) demand. Wearing tion and ownership of guns? black trench coats, swastikas America more than 1,212.000 despot ruler to whom we must mete out a punishment, isn't legal abortions per year. Sec Msgr. Lackner writes fre- it time we lived what we are taught and what we say we The Second Amendment to and like aberrations makes no the constitution refers to the ondly, the country is legally quently fo r the Pittsburgh believe? Our actions speak so loudly 1 cannot hear our words sense. It sends a message to right to bear arms for hunting. other students that standards committed to capital Catholic. anymore. SCOTT E. 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‘P u shin g T in’ offers offbeat rivalry By FATHER PETER HORTON unreels much like “M*A*S*H" in never zeroes in for a landing, America and A-3 (adults), by the the skies. but rides the comedy Jetstream Catholic Conference. B Nick Falzone is a major con Based on an article in the trol freak, a traffic control freak New York Times Magazine, the to a too obvious conclusion. Father Horton is campus min- at that. Nick is one of the air comedy is dark and often The film is rated R by the jstry director at La Roche Col- i ishop Donald traffic controllers at the New unsettling considering the pos Motion Picture Association o f lege in McCandless Township. '¡»Wuerl's program York Terminal Radar Approach sible complications in the skies. on May 9 is titled Control Center. The center Actually, there is more earth- “Ascension of Jesus.” handles up to 7.000 flights a bound humor than there is Film ratings The bishop's guest is day to and from Kennedy. La examination of the demands of Classifications for moral suitability determined by U.S. Catholic Conference. Capuchin Franciscan Guardia and Newark airports. such a high-responsibility Up-to-date ratings available by phone: 1-800-311-4222. Also available at Father Ronald Lawler, Nick is responsible for the occupation. Air traffic, until the the "CNS" site of America Online and on the Internet at director of the diocesan Newark operations, a task that obligatory crisis, is a bench www.nccbuscc.org/movies / in d e x , htm office for Adult and makes him. at least in his own player in the film. Family Catechesis. Blood, Guts. Bullets and Mod Squad. A-4 opinion, the busiest and best. What holds audience atten The program is part of a continuing series based on a catechism entitled tion are the strong perfor Octane. A-4 Never Been Kissed, A-3 He can deliver humorous anec Open Your Eyes, A-4 The Teaching of Christ, coauthored by Bishop Wuerl, and on the Catechism dotes and yet be a consummate, mances by a very talented cast. Cookie’s Fortune, A-3 The Dreamlife of Angels. A-3 The Out-of-Towners, A-3 of the Catholic Church. concerned professional when Newell and the Charles brothers Pushing Tin. A-3 called upon in moments of are saved by the distinction of Doug’s 1st Movie. A-l Fiends and Lovers, O 10 Things 1 Hate About You. crisis. an excellent ensemble cast led A-3 On the other side, we have by John Cusack, Cate Go. O Russell Bell, a newcomer to New Blanchett, Billy Bob Thornton Goodbye Lover, O •A -l. General Patronage York after working in smaller and Angelina Jolie. Each one The Harmonists, A-3 •A-2. Adults and Adolescents brings personality, drive and Life. A-3 •A-3, Adults airport markets. Russell is a S U N D A Y little bit left of crazy. Ju st to feel energy to their characters, cre Lost and Found, A-3 •A - 4 . Adults. with the turbulence and power, he ating some of the funniest peo The Matrix, O reservations. 8:00 am once stood in the wake of a ple ever to grace a movie screen. Metroland. A-4 •O, Morally Offensive departing 747. Between his They give meaning to this world 2KDKA-TV motorcycle antics and his Zen of insanity and tension, mean Check local cable company fo r additional times meditations, crazy is actually a ing which the script does not and visit us on the Internet at www.diopitt.org. compliment for him. Naturally, always have the sense or the CBS to air ‘Joan of Arc’ he decides to take Nick head on. style to capture itself. WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Nick and Russell's rivalry, “Pushing Tin" is a unique, story of St. Jo an of Arc comes to fueled on by testosterone and dark adult comedy of human the small screen in May in the In addition to the KDKA showing, TCI of Pennsylvania caffeine, becomes a dangerous error and human triumph. The CBS miniseries “.Joan of Arc.” ; carries the program on cable in the city of Pittsburgh on series of events, which could stress of a high-risk occupation Starring in the title role is ■ channel 9 and on cable-ready channel 12, Monday through lead them both to lose it all from begins to cross borders and 16-year-old Leelee Sobieski, < Friday at 9 a.m., 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., and Saturday and their jobs to their wives, and invades personal spaces as who will be the first on-screen ’ Sunday at 10 a.m., 3:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. quite possibly their minds. these controllers walk the line Jo an to be “age-appropriate,” in Ninety-nine western Pennsylvania communities served by “Pushing Tin." slang for air between obsession with being the words of miniseries execu TCI receive the program Monday through Saturday traffic control, is another off the best and fear of doing the tive producer Ed Gernon. evenings at 7:30, and on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. in beat film from the director of worst. “We knew from the beginning the Christian Associates “window" of the Odyssey Channel “Four Weddings and a Funeral” “Pushing Tin" uses comedy to we wanted a Joan who was ' on TCI channel 2. and “Donnie Brasco." Mike explain the conflict, but there is age-appropriate.” Gernon said The communities served by TCI include Aleppo, Newell. Teaming here with tele deeper insight, which is missing in a telephone conference call Aliquippa, Ambridge, Aspinwall, Avalon, Baden, Baldwin vision writers Glen and Les here. There is a comic force with reporters. “And, not to put Borough. Baldwin Township, Bell Acres, Bellevue, Ben Charles of “Cheers" and “Taxi” here, but it needs much tighter it indelicately, we wanted Avon. Ben Avon Heights, Braddock Hills, Brentwood, fame, he has crafted a film that control. Ultimately, this film somebody who could be virgin Bridgeville, Carnegie, Carroll Township, Castle Shannon, ! Center, Chalfant, Clairton, Collier Township, Conway, VSNEtfWPEPUHNRÉfíEET al. ... The list was very, very ¡je*,;yvÍ ; short, and Leelee was right at Crafton. Donora, Dormont, Dravosburg, Duquesne, the top of the list.” Economy. Edgewood, Edgeworth. 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Penance a g ift fro m a loving, com passionate God QUESTION: I appreciate what is being done this year to get people to confession, but has anyone thought about how these efforts are being received by those who are scrupulous? Believe me, I know what it is doing to me. I am a senior citizen and have been scrupulous all my life. Would you please direct one of your columns to this issue? ANSWER: I am tempted to begin this article by directly addressing the departure point of the question above, namely, confession of sin. But, unfortunately, this might lead some to think of scrupulous people in only one category. My own experience indicates that a scrupulous person is one who experi ences great difficulty in making decisions (even those dealing with the ordinaiy and routine matters of daily life). For them, almost every decision involves anxiety and demands disproportionate amounts of time and energy. Often, because absolute certitude is unobtainable, scrupulous people are filled with doubt Photo by Douglas Kaup and even guilt. They are seldom at peace The Merriman family: Diane, Navarro and Tim. and tend to re-examine and re-evaluate every aspect of a decision, even those made long ago. By PATRICIA BARTOS around." with medical conditions, emotional The Merrimans wrote a letter to Scrupulosity occurs in varying Senior Staff Writer Most couples are looking for disabilities or genetic predisposi the child's birth parents. "They degrees. It may be temporary or lifelong. healthy infants to adopt, according tions that may pose difficulties. picked us. And the following Friday It may even affect decisions in one area of to Martha Beamer, adoption director “AH adoptive parents are given the we went to New York to get him," , life more than others (such as hum an avarro Joseph Merriman is for the agency. opportunity to learn-as much as she added. “It was love at first sight a healthy, thriving toddler sexuality or the use of money). Recent However, fewer and fewer infants possible about the children." - this little peanut. He was a who will celebrate his sec studies point to scrupulosity as a disor N are available, while the number of Beamer said. “Special needs adop beautiful child." ond birthday in May. der involving the deeper levels of per older children is increasing. tions are not for everyone." Nothing was ready for him at sonality dynamics and development. It is If all goes well, the blond, d ark In Pennsylvania alone, some New parents go through prepara home. "We had thought we would viewed by many as an obsessive- eyed boy will soon be joined by a tion and educational classes and the 3.000 children, many of them get an older child," she recalled. compulsive reaction. younger sibling, expanding the African-American, are agency does home Family members quickly made it It is beyond the limits of this column to family of Tim and Diane Merriman currently available for studies and follow-up ready for Navarro. discuss the psychological or emotional of St. Mary of the Mount parish in adoption. ‘Special needs work until the adop implications of this matter. However, it is Mount Washington. Catholic Charities tions are finalized. Though he had tremors for 48 important to acknowledge that scrupu Navarro, who Is of Cherokee and arran g es 15 to 20 adoptions are Married for 16 hours after lie was born, today he is losity is likely to be a life-long pattern of Italian heritage, joined the family at adoption placements not for years, the Merrimans doing fine medically. "We feel he behavior not easily changed. In any case, age 2 months. His new parents per year, some two- everyone.’ began seriously pur was a very lucky child.” He Is it is extremely important to treat scru worked with Catholic Charities and thirds of them specie suing the possibility of healthy and happy, “alert, aware, pulosity with great sensitivity and con its special needs adoption unit for needs children. It is adoption more than and interacting,” Diane said. “This, cern. Often the lives of scrupulous people the placement. one of 55 private — Martha Beamer two years ago. "We had is the child who made it a home. are filled wi'h pain. Navarro was designated a special adoption agencies long wanted a big He’s won the hearts of the whole The moral implications of scrupulosity needs child because his birth forming the Pennsylvania Statewide family.” Mrs. Merriman said. family." are also a matter of great importance. mother drank during her preg Adoption Network. In those first years, with no The energetic youngster is Such people tend to approach morality as nancy and he was diagnosed with "We get many inquiries exploring babies, "you're in denial," she add enjoying his new puppy. "It's just they do other decisions. They tend to fetal alcohol effect. adoptions." Beamer explained. ed. amazing what a child ran do to your “We did an awful lot of research agonize over confession of sin and find “Most calls arc informational.' Navarro came into their lives out life. We're very blessed." she added. sin where none really exists. They tend to on the issue and found there's been Potential adoptees are categorized of the blue, she said. An agency in see even the most innocent actions as so much progress and they've New York sent photos of infants as either healthy infants under age 5 For information on adoption of seriously sinful because some "bad learned so much about it.” Diane available for adoption. or as special-needs children. This children with special needs, call intention" or evil thought may have said. "Early intervention is the key. “One was this 2-month old. I had category includes older children, Martha Beamer at 4 12-456-6960 or caused them. It's not something we're afraid of. those who are part of a sibling this feeling: It was really m eant to Scrupulous people often confuse Education has really turned us group, a minority group, or those be." she added. 6961. S3 temptation with sin and are unable to distinguish any difference. In addition, their view of God is dominated by images of judgment and wrath. They accentuate R equirem ents for obtaining an indulgence the demands of religion, and view mercy and forgiveness as meant for others. CONNIE ANN VALENTI: snackers as candidates for receiv an indulgence include sacramental Finally, scrupulous people character Father, once in a while I ques ing an indulgence. confession, reception of Commun istically demonstrate a lack of trust for tion something our beloved church I would like to make a pilgrim ion and prayer for the intentions of the advice given by other people. This teaches in my sincere effort to age, but 1 couldn't do all the walk the Pope. We are also obliged to mistrust is rooted in a feeling that “if understand it better and not to ing that is involved or get on and overcome all attachment to stn people really knew what evil lurks inside deny it. My current problem is off of buses easily. My better half, and to deepen our desire for holi of me, they would never believe I could be with the indulgences which will be however, is willing to pack my bags forgiven." Unfortunately, some scrupu ness. A papal document states granted during the Jubilee year of and send me off tomorrow with my that we must "love God, hate sin, lous people use confession of sin more as 2000. I have read that Pope John long list of those 1 pray for. The an obsessive purification rite than a trust in Christ's merits, and Paul 11 says an indulgence can be neighbors' kitties would miss me believe firmly in the great help we sacrament. They often confess doubts gained by abstaining from ciga even if my family didn’t. and temptations rather than sins. obtain from the communion of rettes or alcohol, making a pilgrim What does the church teach now saints." The path to some peace for these peo age and doing good works. about indulgences? 1 remember ple might begin with making an You heard only a part of the sto-. What if you don't drink or that prayer was involved, trying to ry. Pope John Paul said that after appointment with a priest for a discus smoke and you make every effort become a better person and over understanding led to abuses in the sion outside the confessional. There, you first fulfilling the prescribed condi to try to be understanding, kind, coming temptation. Do you think granting of indulgences and even tions, the jubilee indulgence can might share with him your concept of there's a chance for me to obtain considerate and forgiving? Giving tually to the Protestant be obtained in any place by visit God and judgments. Listen carefully to up snacks for 24 hours is as great these graces and become a better Reformation. ing those in need “as if making a alternate images the priest might suggest a challenge for me as it is for person? On second thought, forget An indulgence is defined by the pilgrimage to Christ present in from the Scripture (such as the prodigal another person trying not to I asked. church as "the remission in the them" and also through penitential' son and the forgiving father, or the for smoke for that same length of sight of God of the temporal pun discipline and personal sacrifice. giveness of Peter and Thomas the time. For example, I can’t pass by FATHER RON LENGWIN: ishment due to sin which has doubter). a candy dish or a cookie jar with You will not gain the Jubilee already been blotted out as far as Abstaining from snacks for a: Once we are able to truly understand a out being seriously tempted to graces with the misunderstanding guilt is concerned." An indulgence day would meet some of the condi-; God who is both just and merciful, we indulge in a little treat. that you have about indulgences, does not forgive sin, but it does tions for gaining a Jubilee indul might be able to approach the sacrament When 1 get a surge of discipline. but you are not alone. Indulgences remove the punishment still due gence, but what is more important; of penance with visions of hope. This I vow not to bake any pastries or have long been misunderstood both after its forgiveness. is becoming more like Christ and; sacram ent is a precious gift of God's love make any fudge, but 1 always find inside and outside the church and One author has referred to the being purified of the effects and and compassion. Once this sacrament is something good in the refrigerator with it the teaching of the church process of receiving an indulgence attractions of sin so that we may; utilized appropriately, perhaps changes to satisfy my cravings. I eat even about redemption. as an ongoing "rehabilitation of the see God more clearly. S3 may begin to occur in other areas of one's when I'm not hungry. Maybe it's One distortion was that eternal human heart" and a kind of “inte life. 1 nothing but force of habit, as I'm salvation could be obtained without rior medicine for the spiritual Valenti is a member of St. Scho- sure many people can relate to. interior conversion and the confes woundedness that results from lastica, Aspinwall. Father Lengwin Father Charles Bober is pastor of St. Personally 1 don't think the pope is sion of sin through the sacrament sin." is diocesan secretary for pastoral John Vianney, South Pittsburgh. being fair in leaving out us of penance. This lack of The requirements for obtaining life. 8 CLASSIFIED
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(CNS) — the parents of the teens. “Tues Pope John Paul's "earnest hope WASHINGTON — An official I As prayers rose for them from day was your descent into hell. that American society as a of the U.S. Catholic Confer I around the United States and I don't know any other way we whole will react to this latest act ence Department of Education can describe it.” I the world, the people of Littleton of violence among the young by disputed claims April 20 that Pope John Paul II was among I began to bury the 13 victims of committing itself to promoting vouchers for students at reli the first to send condolences I the worst school shooting in and transmitting the moral gious and other private after the two alleged gunmen — I U.S. history and the two young vision and the values which schools damage public Dylan Klebold, 17, and Eric I men who carried it out. alone can ensure respect for the schools, fall to help the stu Harris, 18 — carried out an “Teens and parents of Col- inviolable dignity of human dents who receive vouchers attack that killed 12 students lumbine, we love you." said life." and violate the separation of and a teacher at Columbine ¡Father Kenneth Leone, pastor Cardinal Roger Mahony of church and state. High and injured 23 others. ¡of St. Frances Cabrtni Church, Los Angeles, chairman of the “Catholic schools don't take Klebold and Harris killed lat a prayer service following the U.S. bishops' Domestic Policy second place to any school 4n them selves following the attack. CNS photo ■April 20 shootings at Colum- Committee, expressed similar our ability to serve disadvan The pope “has been deeply Father Kenneth Leone talks with Kent Kochsmeier, 17, during a Iblne High School. “We are here sentiments In an April 22 taged children — and all chil shocked by news of the terrible prayer service at St. Frances Cabrini Church following a shooting ¡for you tonight. Each of us statement titled “Our Hearts dren." said Oblate Father Wll- tragedy which has caused many rampage at nearby Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo. Cry: Not Again!" 11am Davis, US dC ¡tonight wants to reach out to deaths and injuries at a school "This violence that haunts representative for Catholic ■you in your pain. Jesus is here near Denver, and he asks you to our nation reflects the break turn away from this culture Seattle. Archbishop Alexander schools and federal assis ¡reaching out to you tonight." convey to the families and down of family and community "toward life: a culture of life to tance, after the release oTTa Four of the shooting victims school community the assur Brunett said that although the life, the absence of spiritual shape how we treat one anoth report by People for the Amer ¡were parishioners at St. ance of his prayerful closeness shootings raise “a thousand roots, the loss of respect for life, er. how we live together, and the ican Way Foundation. ¡Frances Cabrini. At a joint at this very difficult time,” said questions," answers can be the pervasiveness of violent messages that we send to our The foundation, which say's (funeral sendee April 25 for Cardinal Angelo Sodano. Vati found in Christ, “whose love images from the media, and the young people." it "monitors and researches ¡Daniel Mauser, 15, and Kelly can secretary of state, in a tele and example set the standard easy accessibility of guns and In his homily at a Mass to the religious right movement ¡Fleming, 16. Archbishop gram to Archbishop Chaput. other weapons," he said. remember the Littleton victims for who we are and what we and Its political allies." said in ¡Charles Chaput of Denver told The telegram also expressed But, he noted, Americans can at St. James Cathedral In want our lives to be." EE Its report that private voucher efforts are “fundamentally Embryo research ‘grossly immoral’ connected to the political SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS campaign to win public fund CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. 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Richard Doerflinger, associate director for the test of the Nuremberg Code, which Doer But Father Davis cited one policy development in the bishops' Secretariat flinger said “demanded that we never inflict i case in which privately funded for Pro-Life Activities, testified that "any policy death or disabling Injury on any unconscnting I scholarships helped To based on a distinction between 'spare' and 're individual of the human species simply for the strengthen the local public OF NON-SUPPORT search' embryos is both morally Incoherent and sake of benefit to others." school. After an Albany, N.Y.. practically unworkable." Even If the bioethics commission did not man offered to pay for schol You are (he key to a successful advertising program in the Pit ts- He was referring to a Clinton administration burgh Catholic. 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T RonalthT Ochaeta Argueta, director Panelists debate tactics to University ofAmerica. office. 10 days before the first anni men raided the house of the director particular way you go about ened hishousekeeper 4-year-old with son a and pistol. the After achieve gains for hum an rights reporters thatthe he menwas enterednot home9 his when a.m.residence April around keeper 16. tied and located up searched the in the house suburb the premises, of Mixco, ju st City. nents to proposedadded. solutions, he human rights that is the fun the facts abuses. about human Rees rights said. "It's the sanctions and otherstick carrot-and- approaches forum, presented Pacific during by American the Asian the Law Student business and watchdog groups human rights issues. Smith, R-N.J. Those words set Everybody's for it. But what Human rights, according to one west ofGuatemala City. •f the human rights office, told versary of the Juanmurder GerardiofAux. Bishop Conedera ofGuatemala damental problem' of oppo Association at The Catholic debated the merits of economic the tone fordiscussion an April corporate 19 panel on responsibilities multinational and does anybody ever doasked about it?" Groverassistant Rees, to principal Rep. Christopher
congressional much staffer, like the weather." is “very Armed men raid human rights office director’s home . of. the archdiocesan human rights J MM 12 WORLD NEWS FRIDAY, APRIL 30. 1999 • PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Germany taking more Balkan refugees New s In b rie f ------— 1 Joh n XXIII beatification possible By LYNNE WEIL An April 20 dec Catholic News Service laration by the VATICAN CITY — Pope John Paul II could beatify Pope John«* German bishops' XXIII as early as next year, said the promoter of the late pontilfs ROME — As refugees poured conference said cause for beatification and canonization. from Yugoslavia's conflict- Europeans "face a A beatification in 2000 became a possibility April 22 when ridden Kosovo province into the great challenge of medical consultants to the Congregation for Sainthood Causes surrounding region, other practical solidarity, said there was no scientific explanation for the healing oi a nun countries were deciding how above all regarding who prayed for the late pope's intercession. many refugees to accept. a just division of The cause of Pope John, whose 1958 to 1963 pontiiicale Germany, which had wel the obligations included the opening of the Second Vatican Council, still must comed more refugees than any which, through the clear some basic steps in the beatification process, even though other country’ from the 1992 to suffering and the Judgment of the medical board usually is the most diilii ldt 1995 fighting in Bosnia- uprooting of the step. Herzegovina, took the lead once displaced people, Franciscan Father Luca de Rosa, postulator of Pope John's 1 more with Kosovo: In mid-April are placed on the cause, told Catholic News Sendee April 26 he has no idea how Germany promised to accept countries receiving long the rest of the process would take, but he hoped the 1 10,000 people, who could them .” beatification would occur in the year 2000. remain in the country for up to "We thank the Pope John Paul and the cardinals who arc members of the three months. people of our coun sainthood congregation still must formally recognize the "heroic In interviews and in formal try for their great virtues" of Pope John and declare him venerable, statements, German religious readiness to help.” In addition, theological consultants to the congregation must and political leaders indicated they added. CNS photo establish a relationship between prayers to Pope John and the in late April that they wanted The German Ethnic Albanian refugee children line up to receive food rations at a camp in Italian nun's healing of a bleeding ulcer and severe peritonitis. other countries to increase government, which Kukes, Albania. Humanitarian organizations are struggling to keep hundreds of until June holds their commitments. thousands of refugees from Kosovo fed and sheltered in the neighboring Pope canonizes priests, nun Many said Germany's expe- the rotating presi nations of Albania and Macedonia while other European nations decide how rienre with Bosnian refugees dency of the Euro many refugees they will accept. VATICAN CITY — Like the disciples on the road to Emmaus. ' had conditioned its stance pean Union, was accepting refugees wherever the Catholic Church's newest saints had a personal encounter toward those from Kosovo, urging its EU partners to do commitment to accept 10.000 possible. with Jesus, then dedicated their lives to proclaiming his good prompting caution amid the more to support the former legal arrivals from Kosovo. news, Pope John Paul II said. residents of Kosovo, including More than 770.000 men, Authorities estimated that an generosity. women and children had lied or During an April 18 Mass punctuated by rain, Pope John Paul additional 2.000 were arriving canonized two priests and a nun: been expelled front Kosovo since in Germany illegally every fighting started in March 1998, • St. Marcellin Champagnat, the French founder of the As your fam ily grow s... month. the U.N. High Commissioner for Marist Brothers, died in 1840. Private and p u b lic agencies, is vour life insurance keeping up? Refugees reported April 21. A • St. Giovanni Calabria, an Italian who founded male and u s in g donations and govern UNHCR spokeswoman said 90 female branches of the Poor Servants of Divine Providence, died percent of the refugees were ment funds, were charged with in 1954. A growing family needs ethnic refugee care. • St. Agostina Pietrantont. an Italian Sister of Charity, was protection that grows with Albanians. Among them murdered by a former patient at Rome's Holy Spirit Hospital in them. I can determine just The agency was the Ger 1894. The German Meeting April 19 with pilgrims who came to Rome for the the right amount of coverage said nearly man branch of government was the global canonizations, the pope said that as the year 2000 approaches, tor y o u .. .and k e ep it 660.000 people had left Kosovo urging its EU Catholic relief the church marvels at the number of saints "which divine grace affordable! since March 24. partners to do agency Caritas has germinated and brought to fruition" over 2.000 years. The future starts the start of internationalis. Pope John Paul is personally responsible for formally recog nizing many of those saints. The April 18 canonizations brought tomorrow. Contact me today: N A T O a i r more to support Caritas to 283 the people he has proclaimed saints during his 20-year' attacks on the former spokeswoman pontificate. CANTER AGENCY Yugoslavia. 1-888-303-5632 residents of Gertrud Hogg G e r in a n y Kosovo, including said in a tele East Tim or factions agree reportedly had phone interview taken nearly accepting with Catholic DILI. East Timor — Leaders of pro-integration and pro- K or C 10.000 of the refugees wherever News Service indepcndence factions in East Timor signed an agreement in an nearly 17.000 that her group attempt to restore peace and order in the troubled province. Knights Of Columbus displaced peo possible. in the presence of East Timorese Bishops Carlos Filipe and others were Life ins U R ANCE ple airlifted Ximenes Bclo and Basilic do Naseimento. the leaders of the ging the German government I Knights and their.antilies for over a c since mid-April from Macedc opposing groups signed the accord April 21. reported UCA nia. Turkey had made room I* contribute to “a political News, an Asian church news agency based in Thailand. nearly 4,000. the second-large! hit ion in Kosovo within three The signing, held at Bishop Belo's residence, was also wit refugee contingent. out I is: otherwise. Germany nessed bv Indonesia's armed forces commander and a member A German interior ministi 11 need to review its commit of the National Commission on Human Rights. Your Diocese official said April 20 that tl cut to everyone here on However. Bishop Bclo and Bishop do Naseimento, who are. , country was about to fulfill i rer-month permits." lg respectively, apostolic administrators of Dili and Baukau. did not sign the government-prepared text of the peace accord as In A Directory, witnesses. The accord demands that the conflicting parties stop all Plus '3.05 S S H Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne forms of hostility, intimidation, terror and violence, and commit Just $1 7 . 9 5 New York. Ohio. Pennsylvania, Massachusetts. Georgia. Minnesota themselves to creating peace and security lor all people in East , Timor. ‘ * O rder Your 1999 Official Catholic The accord called on signatories to support the efforts of the Directory Today! government, the national human rights commission and the Catholic Church in East Timor to realize reconciliation, to pro- . This 357-nage directory is filled 11 lì ini orni a- VOCATION mote respect for and protection of human rights and to enforce what in the laws. schools. 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St. Bernard a large, busy parish M ilitary chaplain c iB y PHIL TAYLOR ^Assistant Editor named monsignor When you talk with Father “It is a Joy and privilege to •George Wilt, pastor for the last serve the people of God In ■26 years of St. Bernard in the military services," said ¡Mount Lebanon, you quickly get the recently named Msgr. |a picture of the enormity of his Joseph Lamonde. ¡parish. Msgr. Lamonde. originally The worship community that from the Brookline area, is ■was founded in 1919 now con- the 13th Chaplain of the ■ sists of 10,000 people. To illus- Military Corps, or chief ■trate the amount of activity at chaplain for the corps. ■ ¡he parish. Father Wilt said that He is currently on loan ■there are more than a 100 from the Diocese of Pitts ■weddings a year held there. burgh to the Archdiocese for And while some parishes the Military Services, USA, ■ have disproportionate numbers based in Washington D.C. ■of young or old, St. Bernard is “I am honored that both ■ blessed with “a very good mix of Archbishop (Edwin) O'Brien B both.” and Bishop (Donald) Wuerl This is reflected in the num- would recommend my name |ber of children enrolled in St. to the Holy Father for such a Bernard School and parish papal honor,” he said during CCD and religious education a recent telephone programs. Interview. In his post, he has "global ; Virginia "Ginny" Stock responsibility” for more hausen is in her seventh year as Photo by Amy Stanley than 600 chaplains and principal. The school has 525 Peter Zirpol receives the sacrament of confirmation from Bishop Donald Wuerl during recent cere- support personnel of differ Msgr. Lamonde students in nursery programs monies at St. Bernard. ent faiths and denomina through eighth grade. tions. He is also responsible Leonard. She said she was particularly St. Bernard, which is located March for Life in the nation's He said he is looking forward for the development and Capt. Lamonde, who has proud recently of its eighth- in a public school district that capital. to the parish 's annual “May support of religious numerous relatives in the graders. who, as part of a con has been regarded as one of the Through its social service Mart,” which is a parish party ministry. area, will celebrate a noon firmation sendee project, vol area's best, is aware that it minister, Margaret “Peggi” that began 20 years ago to bring This year, the monsignor Mass of Thanksgiving on unteered to help adults with must be true to its identity. Wright, the parish remains parishioners together. The — who holds the rank of May 16 at Resurrection in disabilities at a recent parish "It compels us to be a strong active with programs for the event will be held on May 22. captain — will mark his sil Brookline. event. academic school as well as elderly and St. Vincent de Paul Although Father Wilt is in his ver jubilee of priestly As of last year, more than “Many people said they have Catholic," the principal added. Society. 26th of his pastorate, he has ordination. 380.000 Catholics were never seen kids interact so "It's imperative that we prepare Neighborhood churches also been at St. Bernard for a total of He was ordained in 1974 listed on active duty in the well," she said. students high school and life." participate annually in an ecu 31. He is assisted in his pasto by the late Bishop Vincent military. She and four other faculty The parish also has "a good menical choral program featur ral duties by Franciscan Father members were trained in a solid youth group that does a lot ing sacred music. David Moczulski and Father program called “Get Real About of outreach," said Father Wilt. "There is definitely a ecu James Torquato, both parochial Bishop Leonard slates m usical Violence," that helps kids cope He said about 50 to 60 high menical endeavor among the vicars. Father John Wangbu. with possible violent situations. school age youngsters partici churches." said Father Wilt. an Nigerian priest, assists with Bishop Leonard Catholic School will present the musical She said the program is starting pate in a variety of outreach He also noted "a very fine liturgical duties while pursuing "Pompadours and Poodle Skirts" at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and to generate “good honest dia services to the general commu pre-Cana program," conducted studies at Duquesne Saturday, May 6 to 8. in the school auditorium, 434 Ormsby Ave. logue between teachers and nity. including the Red Door, by parish couples in the spring University. 90 For ticket information call 412-381-3557. students." soup kitchens and annual and fall. ‘Superstar’ at Quigley Sheraden fun walk Bishop Leonard Catholic School will present Students, faculty and parents at Elizabeth ihe musical "Pompadours and Poodle Skirts" at Set on School In Sheraden will join in their third 8 p.m. Thursday. 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O b i t u a r i e s Peace in Kosovo march Feeney is Merton honoree The Thomas Merton Center will sponsor a peace Sr. Eulalia B ush ministry at St. Teresa parish in Norwalk Truck Lines. He was an Singer and social activist Anne Feeney will march at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 1, at Schenley receive the Thomas Merton Center's New Person Sister Eulalia Bush, a mem Evans. He also was a jazz usher at St. Mary of Mercy, Park in Oakland. A rally for peace in Kosovo will Award 6 p.m. Sunday, May 16, at St. Lawrence ber of the Seton Hill Sisters of musician. Surviving are two Downtown, for 43 years, and a follow, plus food, artwork and entertainment. OToole community hall, Lawrenceville. For Charity for 63 years, died April daughters, Emily and Ericka. of member of St. Mary of the information call 412-361-3022. 21 at age 91. Born in Evans; seven sisters and one Mount, Mount Washington. St. Colman golf outing Johnstown, she taught in brother, Ann Heckel of Pitts Surviving are a son, .Father Joining in the second annual St. Colman golf schools of the Pittsburgh, burgh, Helen Purks of Colum William, pastor of St. Patrick in outing Monday, May 3, at the Churchill Country Allison Park programs Greensburg and Altoona- bus, Ga., Susan Mucha of Noblestown; two daughters, Club, will be sports anchor Andrew Stockey, Father Scott Seethaler will lead two program s Johnstown dioceses and in Augusta, Maribeth Quigley of Marilyn Ann Veri of Pittsburgh former Steeler Robin Cole and former Pirates Elroy at Kearns Spirituality Center in Allison Park. He California, and she also taught Placentia, Calif., Margaret of and Ida Jo Lubon of Moon Face and Frank Thomas. The afternoon will will give a day of recollection for the widowed piano and music. Surviving is Athens, Kathleen Waddell of Township; seven grandchildren include golf, lunch and dinner. For reservations from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, and a Naples, Fla., Anneell Devlin of and 10 great-grandchildren. one sister, Helen Eidsness. call the parish at 412-823-2564. day of prayer and healing at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Funeral Mass was offered April W inthrop Harbor. 111., and Bill Funeral Mass was offered April May 11. For reservations call 412-366-1124. 23 at Seton Hill. Polonus of North Augusta. S.C. 24 in St. Patrick Church. Nuclear weapons talk at Pitt The University of Pittsburgh will host a confer Marian Manor weekend John Polonus B ertha Shelton ence on "Eliminating Weapons of Mass Destruc John H. Polonus of Evans, W illiam Schw artz Bertha L. Shelton of Penn tion: Why Not Nuclear Abolition?" Thursday and Marian Manor in Green Tree will host a Ga., formerly of St. Bernard William J. Schwartz Sr. of Hills died April 21. She had Friday, May 13 and 14. General Lee Butler, retired Mother’s Day weekend of activities 2 to 4 p.m. parish in Mount Lebanon, died Noblestown, formerly of Mount worked as secretary at St. Bar U.S. Air Force Commander of nuclear strategic Saturday and Sunday. May 8 and 9. The activ April 18 at age 47. He was Washington, died April 20 at tholomew School in Penn Hills forces from 1992 to 1994, will give the keynote ities will include tours, jazz musicians, clowns, founder and president of age 91. Bom in Pittsburgh, he for 25 years. Surviving are her talk. He will be joined by other national experts. fun for children and refreshments. The weekend Augusta Disposal and Recy worked in the transportation husband Robert; five children, To register call Marsha Shisman at Pitt, will also mark the beginning of the home's cling and active in the Knights office at Bessem er and Lake John, James, Stephen, Nancy 412-647-8216. capital campaign and the opening of National of Columbus and in the music Erie Railroad and later at Slivjak and Mary Patricia Nursing Home Week. Skapinac; four sisters, Rose Liturgy to m ark m ary Gorman, Laura Lloyd, Fr. Dzerm ejko’s Father Taylor to Frances Thomer and Mary Ann La Roche; one brother, Joseph 25th jubilee m ark silver jubilee La Roche; and six grandchil Father David Dzermejko will Father David Taylor, pastor of dren. Funeral Mass was offered observe his silver ordination of St. Charles Lwanga, East End, April 24 in St. Bartholomew priestly ministry with a Mass of will mark his silver jubilee of Church. 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Introduction to the W orking Paper and Outlines
O n P e n te co s t Sunday, May 18, 1997, Bishop Donald Wucrl called enthusiasm about, and concern for. the vitality of the Church of the for a Synod to be held in the Diocese of Pittsburgh in conjunction with Diocese of Pittsburgh as it enters the third millennium of the Christian the Great Jubilee Year 2000. As part of the preparations for the Syn era. Based on the results of the consultation, the General Synodal od, the bishop appointed two commissions: a Canonical/Legal Prepa Commission recommended that the original nine papers be reworked ratory Commission and a Pastoral Preparatory Commission. T h e s e into three topics, The Universal Call to Holiness, Tlic Pastoral Care commissions of 15 members each were chaired by Very Rev. of Faith Communities, and Manifesting and Extending the Kingdom Lawrence A. DiNardo, VE and Rev. Charles S. Bober, STD respec o f God. tively. Over a series of meetings, these two commissions reviewed all Below is the working paper which will serve as the basis for the of the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the diocese. The deliberations at the first session of the 19th Diocesan Synod on June Canonical/Legal Commission did this to ensure that those policies and 4-5, 1999 at the Holiday Inn (Foster Plaza, Green Tree). In addition, procedures were in conformity witli both canon and civil law. The draft outlines for the papers for the second and third synodal sessions Pastoral Preparatory Commission reviewed these same policies and arc also included. Outlines were prepared for the second and third procedures so as to identify what issues and questions surface as the sessions so that people could see how topics not covered in the first diocese looks to the future. paper would be addressed in the subsequent two papers. At the same The result of the work of the Canonical/Legal Preparatory Com time, by keeping them in outline formal, the actual experience of the mission is a report to Bishop Wuerl conceining those policies and first session on June 4-5 w ill be helpful in crafting the final version of procedures which are in conformity with canon and civil law. those the working papers for the second and, ultim ately, third sessions. policies and procedures which require some minor modifications, and The 19lh Diocesan Synod belongs to all of us. As Catholics in the those policies and procedures which ought to be reviewed and Diocese of Pittsburgh, we all share responsibility for participating in re w ritte n . the synod, each according to his or her role. The 19th Diocesan Synod The report of the Pastoral Preparatory Commission consisted of 33 will open on Pentecost Sunday, M ay 23. 1999, with a I p.m. Mass at questions and more than 250 sub-questions regarding issues which the St. Paul Cathedral. Archbishop Gabriel Montalvo, the new Apostolic Church in the Diocese of Pittsburgh is facing or will be facing in the Pro-Nuncio, will be the principal celebrant at this mass, with Bishop future. These questions were submitted to the General Synodal Com W uerl preaching. mission which reviewed all of them and made recommendations to A s the Ceremonial of Bishops reminds us. “ the governance of the Bishop W uerl regarding which topics and questions ought to be p ro Church is never to be looked on as a mere administrative act; under posed as the material for deliberation at the Synodal sessions which the influence of the Holy Spirit, the Church’s governing assemblies begin in June 1999. After reviewing all of the material. Bishop Wuerl are gathered in the name of God and for God’s glory, and they there selected nine topics and questions. These were: The Priesthood of the fore arc an expression of the unity of the mystical Body of Christ, Faithful; The Sacramental Life; The Ministerial Priesthood; Spiritual which shines with greatest clarity in the liturgy.” It is in this spirit that Renewal; Marriage and the Fam ily; Religious Education; Evangeliza a ll o f the Christian lailhlul of this diocese are asked to join in prayer- tion; The Ministries of Charily and Justice; and Responsibility and filled support o f the S y n o d . Participation. These nine topics and questions were submitted to individuals, appointed by Bishop Wuerl. who were knowledgeable in the topic. These individu als, who are called relators, drafted working papers on the selected topics. Each working paper was to provide an overview of the state of the question in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, a synopsis of the teachings of the Church regarding the topic, a series of recommendations based on applying those teachings of the Church to the current situa tion. and a list of selected Church documents that relate to the topic. These first drafts of the working papers were provided in a special publication of the Pittsburgh Catholic on Sept. 18 and served as the basis for a series of consultations held throughout the diocese between Oct. 5 and Nov. 12. 1998. Overwhelm ing ly. participants in the diocesan-sponsored consul tations supported the working papers. The analysis of more than 600 pages of comments that were submitted showed that there is much interest in.
2 D fO CESÀN SŸ $ 0 D inviting us. calling us and enabling us to be perfect as our heav munity has been encouraged to renew and deepen its understand Synopsis o f the Teachings o f the Church enly Father is perfect (Matthew 5:48). St. Ircnacus o f Lyons ing o f sacramental reconciliation and its requisite dispositions. spoke o f holiness as the human person coming fully alive and Beginning with the spring o f 1999 and continuing through Lent, The Second Vatican Council's Dogmatic Constitution o f the manifesting the glory o f God (Against Heresies, Book 4.5-7). St. the diocesan bishop has made it a priority to celebrate a commu Church emphasizes the universal call to holiness: “ A ll Christians Francis DcSalcs beautifully articulates the call to holiness for all nal reconciliation service with individual confessions in every in any state or walk o f life arc called to the fullness o f Christian people by saying that this call must be adapted to the strength, deanery and/or region o f the diocese. Many parishes have begun life and to the perfection o f charity” (40). We are called to be occupation, and duties o f one's state o f life (Introduction to the the practice o f celebrating the communal rite o f reconciliation perfect as our heavenly Father (Matthew 5:48). The Church is Devout Life, Part I, Chapter 3). The Second Vatican Council ech with individual confessions during the seasons o f Advent and the holy people o f God and her members are called saints; the oes the scripture and spiritual tradition o f the Church in speaking Lent. Spirit is the source and giver o f all holiness; the Spirit is the o f the universal call to holiness for all people. W ith regard to marriage, the challenge facing this local master o f prayer; uniting us by faith and baptism to the passion This call to holiness means that each person in every age, Church is that sometimes the authentic religious understanding and resurrection o f Christ, the Spirit makes us sharers in his life. stage, and vocation o f life is called to unfold and disclose in life couples should have about the Sacrament o f Matrimony and the The Catechism o f the Catholic Church teaches: “ ’The Church and world the unique image o f Christ in which they have been living out o f this sacrament as their unique way to answer the on earth is endowed already with a sanctity that is real though created. This means overcoming the notion that holiness belongs call to holiness arc frequently overshadowed by contemporary imperfect' (Lumen Gentium 48. B3). In her members perfect only to a certain class o f people in the Church, namely the clergy | social patten^T he same would be true for single people who holiness is something yet to be acquired” (825). “ Charity is the or those in consecrated life. It means understanding that holiness are called to holiness by living out their Baptism and Confirma soul o f holiness to which all are called: it ‘governs, shapes, and is never to be understood as merely patterns o f outward religious tion. -This can also be said o f those in consecrated life and the perfects all the means o f sanctification’ (Lumen Gentium, 42)” observance without deep interior engagement o f the heart. It clergy. One o f the primary ways holiness is fostered for all is not (826). "The way o f perfection passes by way o f the Cross” means that our call to holiness is rooted in the foundational spiri apart from, but by living out the responsibilities and demands o f (2015). tuality o f the Church, namely the scripture, the Church's sacra one’ s respective vocation. Pope John Paul II wrote in The Spletulor o f Truth: “ Follow mental and liturgical life, and the time tested spiritual tradition Witfrtegard to the anointing o f the sick, the diocese faces the ing Christ is not an outward imitation, since it touches man at the and teaching o f the Church. The image o f God (imago Dei) future m anticipation o f an overall decline in the number o f very depths o f his being. Being a follower o f Christ means within each person is called to radiate in all aspects o f life and priests. Therefore, the ability to provide pastoral care in ways becoming conformed to him who became a servant even to giv relationships so that the world becomes the House o f God that have been traditionally done in the past w ill be challenged. ing himself on the cross (cf. Philippians 2:5-8). Christ dwells by (domus Dei). It must be asserted that the work o f sanctification New and creative ways must be found to meet the spiritual needs faith in the heart o f the believer (cf. Ephesians 3:17). and thus or holiness is ultimately the work o f the Holy Spirit. o f people in time o f sickness and advanced age. As a Catholic the disciple is conformed to the Lord. This is the effect o f grace, This paper addresses the question o f how the Diocese o f Pitts community, we must continue to emphasize the meaning o f sick o f the active presence o f the Holy Spirit in us” (21). burgh has sought to remove obstacles and create conditions to ness and suffering as spiritually formative and redemptive. The post-synodal apostolic exhortations o f Pope John Paul II facilitate the work o f the Holy Spirit and cooperate with the Holy The call to holiness becomes embodied in and through the often address the importance o f prayer and the spiritual life. In I Spirit in the ongoing renewal and revitalization o f all members o f various vocations that make up this local Church. It is this con he writes. “ For a spiritual life that W ill Give Yon Shepherds, this local Church. The local Church has sought in many ways to cern that we now address. grows through the exercise o f the ministry, it is essential that the acknowledge the universal call to holiness for those in all slates The laity in the Diocese o f Pittsburgh take an active and priest should continually renew and deepen his awareness o f o f life whether they be lay. consecrated, or clergy. Over the past responsible role in enhancing the quality o f parish life and pasto being a minister o f Jesus Christ by virtue o f sacramental conse ten years, under the leadership o f Bishop Donald Wuerl. this ral activity in the diocese. They serve on a great variety o f dioce cration and configuration to Christ the Head and Shepherd o f the local Church has engaged in a whole process o f reorganization san committees, commissions, and boards and on parish pastoral Church” (25). “ It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in aimed at spiritual renewal and revitalization for all people councils, parish finance councils, parish commissions and com me” (Galatians 2:20). throughout the local Church. The removing o f the obstacles and mittees as well as pastoral staffs. In collaboration with their In Pope John Paul reflects on the The Consecrated Life. the creating o f the conditions that foster holiness arc addressed in pastors, they help to identify pastoral needs in the parish and Transfiguration experience and writes: “ A ll the sous and daugh the following paragraphs. plan pastoral responses to these needs in areas o f community, ters of the Church, called by God to ‘listen to' Christ, necessarily The fundamental identity o f the Church is rooted in the word worship, prayer, service, education, and leadership. However, feel a deep need lor conversion and holiness...|T|his need in the o f G o il as it comes to us through scripture, tradition and her litur the laity are called first and foremost to find holiness in response fust place challenges the consecrated life In fad the vocation o f gical and sacramental life. The call to holiness is first heard in to their baptism by living out their marriage or their single state, consecrated persons to seek lirsl the Kingdom o f God is first and the very act o f creation o f each person. It becomes explicit in the world o f business, education, science, technology, in the foremost a call to complete conversion, in self-renunciation, in through evangelization and is celebrated and made effective in factory, on the farm, and in family and social relationships. Mak order to live fully for the Lord, so that God may he all in all” the sacramental life o f the Church through which we participate ing the connection between living out the gospel and daily life (35). in the Paschal Mystery. This begins with the Sacraments o f Initi remains an ongoing challenge and a great opportunity for laity. In his apostolic exhortation The Vocation and Mission o f the ation (Baptism. Confirmation, and Eucharist) and continues with Clergy cannot be effective pastoral leaders and their parishes Pope John Paul writes that "holiness is the greatest Idtx Faithful. the Sacraments in Service o f Communion (Marriage and Holy cannot be true communities o f faith unless they arc engaged in testimony o f the dignity conferred on a disciple o f Christ. It is Orders) and the Sacraments o f Healing (Penance and Anointing ongoing spiritual renewal. Continuing formation programs, ever more urgent that today all Christians lake up again the way o f the Sick). priest support groups, retreats, and days o f recollection assist this o f gospel renewal, welcoming in a spirit o f generosity the invita With regard to Christian Initiation, the diocese has in place a growth. However, (he primary source o f spirituality for the priest tion expressed by the apostle Peter ‘to be holy in all conduct' (I set o f policies integrating pastoral, canonical, liturgical, and cate according to the Second Vatican Council is in and through his Peter 1:15). 'A ll the Inilhltil of Christ o f whatever rank or status chetical concerns through the whole spectrum o f Christian initia ministry. The unique charisms o f consecrated women and men are called to the fullness ol Christian life and to the perfection of tion. These policies look not only to the candidates and their and especially their unique witness to (he contemplative and charily thnncn Gentium. 40)*...Life according to the preparation but also to the kinds o f formation to be offered to communal dimension o f the spiritual life continues to be Spirit requires each to follow and imitate Jesus Christ, in parents presenting infants for Baptism or older children for First addressed by their respective religious institutes with the support embracing the Beatitudes, in listening and meditating on the Communion and/or Confirmation. The acceptance and proper and encouragement o f the local Church. Word of'God. in conscious and active participation in the liturgi implementation o f the Rile o f Christian Initiation o f Adults has With regard to the overall spiritual renewal within the dio cal and sacramental life of the Chinch, in personal prayer, in not only enriched the ministry for inquirers and catechumens but cese. a Parish Resource Manual was created to assist in live family or in community, in the hunger and thiist lor justice, in has proved to he a source o f parish-wide renewal and enthusi areas o f parish life. i.e.. community, service, education, leader the practice ol the commandment o f love in all circumstances of asm. In parishes and institutions where the RCIA has not been ship, and worship and prayer. A section titled "Renewal” pro life and service,..to the poor and the suffering” (16). properly embraced and implemented, there is a corresponding vides information on parish-based, parish-wide renewal pro In his pasloial letter. Renew the Face o f llic Forth, Bishop lack o f spiritual renewal and enthusiasm. grams designed to lead in a direct and immediate way to parish Donald Wuerl writes: “ We share in the death and resurrection of The Eucharist is "the summit and source o f the Christian life. renewal and live fostering o f parish community. A number of Christ Through the Eucharist. Christ makes it possible that we A ll sacraments, ecclesiastical ministries and works o f the aposto- parishes arc presently involved in such programs. The Institute not only celebrate his death and resurrection but truly entei the late arc bound up with and oriented toward it” (Vatican II. D og for Ministries exists to develop, support, and coordinate those mystery now in sacramental form Renewal lor us is the mystery matic Constitution on the Church, 11 and Decree on the Life and programs and services that prepare people in diocesan identified ol death anil resurrection continually taking place within us“ Ministry o f Priests, 15). T h e present statistical reports indicate ministries to carry out their responsibilities in a competent, (pages 7-X) "Firm ly, renewal speaks to us o f our need for close that a sizable percentage o f people do not regularly take an active effective, and faith-filled manner. To help them grow in the life ness to God. There is an intimacy with G od in love and prayer part in the Sunday Eucharist (diocesan Sunday mass attendance o f faith, an in-depth spiritual formation program is conducted for that cannot be satisfied apart from G o d We are called to believe averages about 39%). However, many people feel the need for. people in ministry and days o f recollection arc conducted in each in God's pouei to make anil remake anything, including our and are seeking a greater appreciation of. the inner reality o f o f the 16 deaneries. selves" (page 14). worship. This is especially true o f youth and young adults. The Some o f the greatest challenges to spiritual renewal in foster effort to stir up or strengthen a liturgical spirituality, especially ing the call to holiness is the failure to understand what is meant Overview o f the State through the Sunday Eucharist and conscious participation in the by being Church and the spiritual bonds among the people o f mystery o f Christ through the liturgical year, remains a primary God. There is also some confusion about what is meant by spiri o f the Question in the Diocese and constant challenge. tuality and spiritual renewal. There is a need for more ongoing In recent years, and especially in the final year before the cel spiritual formation programs for priests, the consecrated, and The Lord speaks to all o f us individually and communally ebration o f the Great Jubilee o f the year 2000. the diocesan com laity. There is a need for effective models o f spiritual leadership. SUPPLEMENT TO THE PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 1999 DIOCESAN SYNOD WORKING PAPER AND OUTLINES 3 There is a need to foster awareness o f the connection between Mystery in their lives by linking (heir faith with their every Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World faith and daily life. Effective preaching can make this connec day experience o f living out the Paschal Mystery. (Gnudium ct Spes). 1965. tion between the Word o f God and life and enliven people's C. Pastoral Councils being helped to understand that their pri faith. Ways must he found to keep alive the fire o f people in mary role is to facilitate the overall spiritual renewal and Post Conciliar Documents love with God. They need to have opportunities to share their call to holiness o f (he parish. Code o f Cannon Law. (English Translation). 1983. experience o f the dying and rising o f the Lord as they become Reconciliation and Penance (Reconciliatio el Paenitentiu). Post- more and more aware o f God’ s presence and activity in their 4.11 undervaluing the consecrated life as a witness to holiness Synodal Apostolic Exhortation. John Paul II. 19X4. lives in a world where cultural values arc often opposed to the is an obstacle to our universal call to holiness, then growth in The Vocation and Mission o f the Lay Faithful in the C linrcli and gospel. holiness would be facilitated by this local Church continuing in the World (Christifidclcs Laici), Post-Synodal Apostolic It is recognized hy all that this cannot he a “ quick fix ” pro to affirm, support, and encourage the unique charism o f con Exhortation. John Paul II. 19X8. gram but a process o f continuing conversion for laity, conse secrated men and women, especially in (heir witness to the I W ill Give Yon Shepherds (Pastures Dabo Vobis), Post-Synodal crated. and clergy. It is important to provide specific programs contemplative and communal life. Apostolic Exhortation. John Paul II. 1992. o f continuing education and spiritual formation lor laity, clergy, The Splendor o f Truth (Vcritatis Splendor). Encyclical. John and those in consecrated life. The Priest Personnel Policy 5.11 lack o f awareness o f appropriate means to strengthen the Paul II. 1993. addresses the need with programs lor continuing spiritual for universal call to holiness is an obstacle to living out that call, Catechism o f the Catholic C linrcli, (English Translation). 1994. mation for clergy. Religious institutes continue to address the then growth in holiness would be facilitated by: On the Coming of the Third Millennium (Tertio Millcnnio spiritual needs o f those in consecrated life. In this local Church, A.Information about existing spiritual formation programs, Advcnicntc). Apostolic Letter. John Paul II. 1994. there are a number o f lay organizations that help laity under retreat centers, and spiritual renewal programs which are The Consecrated L ife (V ila Consecrata). Post-Synodal Apos stand and live the call to holiness. These include but are not available throughout this local Church being disseminated tolic Exhortation, John Paul II. 1996. limited to: Apostlcship o f Prayer. Engaged Encounter o f Pitts and made available. Observing and Celebrating the Day o f the Lord (Dies Domini), burgh. World Wide Marriage Encounter, the Catholic Medical B. Iincouraging visitation o f (he church during the day for pri Apostolic Letter. John Paul II. 1998. Association o f Pittsburgh. St. Thomas M ore Society. Charis vate prayer in the presence o f the reserved Blessed Sacra The Church in Am erica (Ecdesia in America). Post-Synodal matic Renewal and Prayer Groups. Christian F am ily ment as well as public celebrations o f Euchnristic worship Apostolic Exhortation. John Paul II. 1999. Movement. Courage, the Cursillo Movement. C atholic Business outside mass in accord with the current published norms of Alliance, the Catholic Business anil Professional Women’s the Church. The National Conference o f Catholic Hishops (USA) Association, the Epiphany Association, and the Catholic C.Opportunities for interfailh and ecumenical prayer gather Go and Make Disciples: A National Plan and Strategy fo r Cath Alumni Association. Some religious communities sponsor vari ings being identified. olic Evangelization in the United Stales, 1992. ous secular orders for laity who may be inclined to those special D A biblioginphy o f spiritual classics, videos, and other Communities o f Salt and Light: Reflections on the Social Mis spiritualities. resource materials being made available for parish and sion o f the Parish, 1993. small group use. ('ailed and Gifted fo r the Third Millennium, 1995. R ecommendations li. The study o f scripture in both formal education settings and small groups being encouraged on both the deanery and Diocese o f Pittsburgh parish level adapted to the various ages, vocations, and New Beginnings in a Long Walk Together, Pastoral Letter. I If lack o f attendance and personal engagement in the Sunday stages ol life o f all the people concerned. Bishop Donald W Wuerl, 1988. Eucharist and the rhythm o f the liturgical year is an obstacle E. The art and discipline o f spiritual reading (lectio divina) of Renew the Face o f the Earth (Spiritual Renewal in the Diocese to holiness, then growth in holiness would be facilitated by: the scriptures and spiritual masters o f the Catholic faith tra o f Pittsburgh). Pastoral Letter. Bishop Donald W. Wuerl. 19X9. A .The quality o f the Sunday celebration o f the Eucharist in dition both classic and contemporary being renewed in future Directions. Pastoral Letter. Bishop Donald W. Wuerl. the context o f the liturgical year being the central goal in diocesan, deanery, and parish settings. 1993. parish revitalization efforts. The Great Jubilee, Pastoral Letter, Bishop Donald W. Wuerl. B. Sacramental celebrations making full use o f scripture as G. Deanery efforts at spiritual renewal exploring means of 1995. called for in the revised rites o f the Church e.g.. during the cooperation and providing opportunities lor ongoing spiri The Sacraments o f Initiation: Policies fo r the Diocese o f Pitts rite o f reconciliation o f individual penitents, visits to the tual renewal that w ill meet the various spiritual needs ol different groups o f people such as worship that is relevant burgh, 1995. sick and/or communion o f the sick in ordinary circumstanc Priest Personnel Policy, 1996. es. etc.). to a particular culture or age level. To Walk in the Footsteps o f Jesus, Pastoral Letter. Bishop C. Sacramental celebrations making full use o f the ritual sym II. A variety o f Church approved prayer forms, devotions, etc. Donald Wuerl. I99X. bols. gestures, and actions called for in the revised riles o f being made known and made available to people who might have those particular inclinations. Reconciliation and the Sacrament o f Renam e, Pastoral Letter. the Church. Bishop Donald W. Wuerl. 1999. I).There being a systematic effort in catechetical programs, I. The diocese, deaneries, and parishes continuing to sponsor youth ministry programs, adult education programs, clergy programs, places, and structures that facilitate ongoing con formation programs, and homilies to help people under version and spiritual formation lor those in the lay state, Writing Team Members stand the meaning o f the sacramental life o f the Church as those in (he consecrated life, and clergy. one o f the primary means to holiness. Reverend Joseph J Klcppner (Chief W riter) 6. If ignorance o f our call to holiness, especially through the General Synodal ( 'ommission; Pastor, St. Frances Cain in i woid ol God. is an obstacle to our growth in holiness, then 2.11 lack o f acceptance and proper implementation and celebra 1 Center Township): ('lia ir. Theological ( 'ommission: Delegate growth in holiness would he facilitated by preaching that is tion o f the RCIA is an obstacle to growth in holiness, then to the Phli Synod spiritually formative, appealing, and compelling, taking into growth in holiness would be facilitated by making proper Ms. Margaret Donley account the age level, vocations, and lilc situation ol the implementation and celebration o f the RCIA a priority in Pastoral Preparatory Commission: Adult Education Coordina hearers, and emphasizing (he universal call to holiness while every parish. tor, Immaculate Conception t Washington) elaborating the obstacles and facilitating conditions to Sister Anne Green, CS.I answering that call in and through daily life. 3.If confusion concerning a common understanding o f holiness Pastoral Preparatory ('ommission; Pastoral Associate. Good and spiritual renewal is an obstacle to our universal call to Samaritan (Ambridge): Delegate to the Phli Synod holiness, then growth in holiness would be facilitated by: Selected Church Documents Sister Marilyn Hoeing. OSE A.Spiritual renewal and holiness being understood as the Director, Office for Parish Services transformation not only o f our inner dispositions and inner Documents o f the Second Vatican Council Mi Gary M Slilkey life and affections but also o f all our relationships, our The ConsliUilion on the Sacred Liturgy (Sacrosanclum Concili Staff, Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry immediate world (family, workplace, neighborhood, and um). 1963 Sister Anne Winschel. CDP parish) and our larger world (civil, political, social and Dogmatic (' THE PASTORAL CARE OF FAITH COM M UNITIES Synopsis o f the Teaching o f the Church Priesthood of Christ through Baptism I Discernment ol Gilts A. Common Priesthood of A ll the Baptized 2. Formation for Ministry B. Service within the World I. Pastoral Care and the Uniqueness o f the Priesthood 1. Primacy of the Family as the Domestic Church o f Christ III. Pastoral Care Provided by T h o s e Sharing in the 2. Service to Faith Communities Priesthood of Christ through Holy Orders C Ministry within the Church II. Pastoral Care Provided by Those Sharing in the A. E s s e n tia l Sharing in the Ministry of Christ, Head 4 DIOCESAN SYNOD WORKING PAPER AND OUTLINES SUPPLEMENT TO THE PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC FOR FRIDAY. APRIL 30. 1999 o f (lie Body 1. Strategic planning in the area of sacramental min B. Priests istry for the future. 1. Identity and Ministry 2. Vocation awareness and recruitment of candidates 2. Invitation, Acceptance, and F o rm a tio n (V oca to the ordained ministry. tions) C. Formation of Ordained Ministry 3. D is trib u tio n 1. Monitor societal changes which impact on forma C. Deacons tion. 1. Identity and Ministry (Forms of Service) 2. Foster pre-ordination programs which meet the 2. Invitation. Acceptance, and Formation needs of the diocese 3. Explore ways in which parishes may be involved in formation of future priests. IV.The Consecrated Life A. The Nature of Charisms in the Life of the Church III. Foster relationships with religious communities at B. The Needs of Faith Com m unities within the work within the diocese. L o c a l Church A. Consider inviting new communities to undertake C. Dialogue Necessary to Clarify Needs and Deter specific ministries within the diocese. mine the Means Available to Meet Them B. Identify unique charisms of religious communi 1. Apostolic Commitments of Communities in Meet ties and individuals. ing T h o s e Needs C. Clarify ongoing needs of the diocese in light of 2. Apostolic Commitments of Individuals in Meeting these charism s. Those Needs D. Establish means of dialogue as to how charisms might meet needs of the diocese. V. Structures Which Order and Support Pastoral Care E. Explore ways in which the diocese might provide within the Church support to religious communities. A. Balance Needed between C h a ris n is and O rd e re d Response to Pastoral Care B. Diocesan IV. Collaboration of All Those Exercising Ministry 1. Vicariates and/or Deaneries within the Local Church 2. Councils A. Nurture and foster the ever-increasing diversity a) Prcsbytcral (Priests’ Council) IV. Structures Which Order and Support Pastoral Care of ministry with the diocese. b) Pastoral within the Church B. Insure greater harmony, respectful collaboration, c) Financial A. Diocesan and mutual support among all those exercising min C. Parish 1. Vicariates and/or Deaneries istries within the diocese (clergy, laity, and reli I . Councils 2. Councils gious). a) Pasto ral a) Prcsbytcral (Priests’ Council) C. Promote models of collaborative ministry b) F in a n c e b) Pastoral whereby clergy, religious, and laity play their legiti c) Finance mate roles in celebrating our identity as a sacramen Overview o f the State B. Parish tal Church. 1. Councils o f the Question in the Diocese a) Pastoral V. Structures Which Order and Support Pastoral Care b) Finance within the Church I. Pastoral Care Provided by Those Sharing in the A. Diocesan Priesthood of Christ Through B a p tis m Recommendations 1. Clarify the needs and determine how deaneries A. The Scope o f Their Service within the World and/or vicariates might best meet them. 1. M eans Utilized to Emphasize the Fam ily as the 2. Evaluate processes to determine effectiveness of I. Pastoral Care Provided by Those Sharing in the Domestic Church consultative bodies. Priesthood of Christ Through Baptism 2. W ays in W hich the Laity Serve the Church, Espe 3. Foster inclusivcncss on consultative bodies. A. The Family as Domestic Church cially in Parishes 4. Clarify purpose, membership, functions, and terms 1. Clarify the ways in which the family is the first to 3. Outline of the Service Provided to the L o c a l C om for consultative bodies. provide pastoral care. munity. 5. Provide adequate training and preparation for 2. Equip families for their proper role in initial pasto B. Extent of Their Ministry within the Church those on consultative bodies. ral care. 1. How the Discernment of Gifts Takes Place B. Parish B. The Role of the Laity in the Life o f the Church 2. Examples of Formation for Ministry 1. Evaluate processes to determine effectiveness of 1. Clearly distinguish and relate the common priest consultative bodies. hood and that of the ordained. II. Pastoral Care Provided by Those Sharing in the 2. Foster inclusivcncss on consultative bodies. 2. Provide formation of pastoral leaders regarding Priesthood of Christ Through Holy Orders 3. Clarify purpose, membership, functions, and terms the legitimate role of the laity. A. Priests for consultative bodies. 3. Confirm the gifts of the laity by welcoming their 1. The Number Active in the Diocese 4. Provide adequate training and preparation for service where there arc needs. 2. Their Distribution by Regions (Deaneries) and by those on consultative bodies. 4. Encourage Catholics of minority groups to utilize M in is trie s 5. Establish means of oversight to insure compliance their talents in scrviec to the Church. 3. Overview of Their Initial and Ongoing Formation with diocesan regulations. 5. Affirm, empower, and equip the laity in all the 4. Brief Synopsis of Current Vocation Ell oris 6. Insure that controls arc in place for properly func legitimate roles they may undertake. 5. Perspective on the Future as a Projection of the tioning consultative bodies on parish level. 6. Foster initial and ongoing formation for those in Current Situation la y B . D e aco n s ministry. 7. Insure that all lay leaders are competent, effective, 1. The Number Active in the Diocese Selected Church Documents and lailh filled in their ministry. 2. Their Distribution by Regions and by Ministries K. Insure that a just wage is paid to all those 3. Overview of Their Initial and Ongoing Formation Documents o f the Second Vatican Council employed as lay ministers. (Lumen Gentium), 4. O ngoing Evaluation, Future Recruitment, and For Dogmatic Constitution on the Church 9. Continue to plan for the future needs of the dio 1964. m ation cese in regard to lay leadership. Decree on the Apostolate o f the Laity (Apostolicam Actu- ositatcm), 1965. III.Consecrated Life II. Pastoral Care Provided by Those Sharing in the A. Religious Communities at W ork within the Dio Decree on the Ministry and Life o f Priests (Prcsbyterorum Priesthood of Christ Through Holy Orders O ld in is), 1965. cese A. Clarify the place of ordained ministry in the life 1. The Number Active in the Diocese Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modem World o f the Church. (Gaudiumcl Spcs), 1965. 2. Their Distribution by Regions and by M inistries B. Insure sacramental ministry into the future. B. Support Being Given by the Diocese SUPPLEMENT TO THE PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC I OR FRIDAY. APRIL 30. 1999 DIOCESAN SYNOD WORKING PAPER AND OUTLINES 5 Called and Gifted, 1980. Speaking the Truth in Love: Christian Discourse within the Post Conciliar Documents A Family Perspective in Church and Society: A Manual for Church. Pastoral Letter. Bishop Donald W. Wuerl, 1997. Apostolic Letter Containing Norms for the Order o f the All Pastoral Leaders, 1988. To Walk in the Footsteps o f Jesus, Pastoral Letter, Bishop Diaconate (Ad Pasccndum), Paul VI, 1972. Here / Am, Send Me: A Conference Response to the Evan Donald W. Wuerl, 1998. On Evangelization in the Modern World (Evangelii Nunti- gelization of African Americans, 1989. andi). Apostolic Exhortation. Paul VI, 1975. Families at the Center: A Handbook for Parish Ministry with Writing Team Members On the Family (Familiaris Consorlio), Apostolic Exhorta a Family Perspective. 1990. tion. John Paul II. 1981. Family Ministry: A Pastoral Plan and a Reflection. 1990. Reverend Charles S. Bober (Chief Writer) Code o f Canon Law. (English Translation). 1983. Gifts Unfolding: The Lay Vocation Today with Questions for General Synodal Commission: Chair. Pastoral Preparatory On the Dignity and Vocation of Women (Mulicris Digni Tomorrow, 1990. Commission; Pastor, St. John Vianney (Pittsburgh): Dele tatem), Apostolic Letter, John Paul II. 1988. United in Service: Reflections on the P re shytera I Council, gate to the 19th Synod The Vocation and Mission o f the Lay Faithful in the Church 1991. Reverend David J. Bonnar and in the WV>/7f/(Chrislifidclcs L aid), Post-Synodal Apos Go and Make Disciples: A National Plan and Strategy for Rector, St. Paul Seminary; Director. Office for the Diacon tolic Exhortation. John Paul II. 1988. Catholic Evangelization in the United States, 1992. ate and Office for Vocations On the Permanent Validity o f the Church's Missionary Program o f Priestly Formation. Fourth Edition, 1992. Mr. Mark C. Boris Mandate (Rcdcmptoris Missio), Encyclical. John Paul II, Putting Children and Families First, 1992. Pastoral Preparatory Commission; (Former) Business 1990. Communities of Salt and Light: Reflect ions on the Social Manager. St. John of God (McKees Rocks) I Will Give You Shepherds (Pastores Daho Vohis). Post- Mission of the Parish, 1993. Mr. William C. Dyrwal Synodal Apostolic Exhortation. John Paul II. 1992. Norms for Priestly Formation, Volume I, 1993. Pastoral Preparatory Commission; Business Manager, Catechism of the Catholic Church (English Translation), Norms for Priestly Formation, Volume II, 1993. Holy Wisdom (North Side/Spring Hill); Music Minster. St. 1994. Follow the Way o f Love: A Pastoral Message o f the U.S. Rosalia (Greenfield) Letter tit Families, Apostolic Letter. John Paul II. 1994. Catholic Bishops to Families, 1994. Reverend Ronald P. Lengwin The Consecrated Life (Vila Consccrata). Post-Synodal Called and Gifted for the Third Millennium, 1995. General Synodal Commission; Secretary for Pastoral Life; Apostolic Exhortation. John Paul II. 1996. Future Full of Hope. 1996. Basic Norms for the Formation of Permanent Deacons, Delegate to the 19th Synod Very Reverend Joseph M. Mele, VF Congregation for Catholic Education. Congregation for the Diocese o f Pittsburgh Pastor, St. John the Baptist (Unity); Dean; Delegate to the Clergy. 1998. New Beginnings in a Long Walk Together, Pastoral Letter, 19tli Synod Direentry for the Ministry and Life of Permanent Deacons, Bishop Donald W. Wuerl, 1988. Sister Patricia Rogan, OSF Congregation lor Catholic Education. Congregation for the Renew the Face of the Earth (Spiritual Renewal in the Dio Coordinator for Synodal Events; Director, Institute for Clergy. 1998. cese of Pittsburgh). Pastoral Letter. Bishop Donald W. Ministries Wuerl, 1989. Mr. John A. Vaskov The National Conference o f Catholic Bishops (USA) Future Directions, Pastoral Letter. Bishop Donald W. Canonical/lAgal Preparatory Commission; Delegate to the Brothers and Sisters tit Us, 1979. Wuerl. 1993. 19tli Synod M ANIFESTING AND EXTENDING THE KINGDOM OF GOD 1. Sacred scripture as primary source (read prayer Synopsis o f the Teaching o f the Church social teaching” tradition fully and in light of Catholic tradition) 3. Key in this larger community is the Christian fam 2. Liturgical experience (connecting the journey of ily, the "domestic Church” I. Urged on by love (El A I) initiation with meaningful riles, biblical and liturgi 4. Welcoming also to single persons cal signs) C. Catholic schools and other institutions as places 3. Doctrinal calcchcsis-primarily focused on what II. The Christian community bears witness to Christ (cl.. where the gospel is manifest (cf., GDC' 259) El A 41) the Church ritually “hands over” to catechumens: A. Importance of strong, healthy parish communities the creed and (he Lord's prayer (together with their 1. Eucharistic communities (importance of Sunday moral implications) III.Explicit proclamation of (he gospel and its assembly, cl.. Dies Domini) 4. Development of Christian “spirituality” seen not A. Centrality of the person of the risen Christ (El A 3) 2. Welcoming and fraternal places of Christian initi as a part of life hut as whole ol life lived in Christ B. Invitation to encounter the living Jesus Christ ation. education, and the celebration of lailh 5. Involvement with those with whom Christ identi I. To persons of all races, ages, and social and eco 3. A point ol gathering. formation, renewal fies himself (the poor. sick, needy) nomic backgrounds (respecting cultures): 4. Overcome a sense of anonymity in contemporary I). Initiation ol Catholic children a) First, those who have never heard the gospel or life 1. Special formation for parents/godparents at lime effectively encountered the L o rd 5. Assist family life (the basic cell of the Church and of baptism of infants b) Next, “nominal" or “unchurched” Christians; of civilization) 2. Concern Idr/supporl of families (first school of c) Also to inactive or marginal Catholics 6. Open to lull range of gifts, services, ministries evangelization), especially in earliest years of C. Concern for. and support o f, missionary efforts (organized in a communal way. utilizing existing child’s life ( G D C 177-179. 226-227. 255) beyond the diocese (U.S.. the Americas, the world) movements of (he apostolate) 3. Consistent, catechumenally-inspired formation of D. Special concern lor the poor and needy (not just 7. Attentive to cultural diversity young Catholics approaching confirmation and service but also invitation to encounter Christ ) (cf., Eucharist 8. Open to pastoral projects beyond the individual El A 58) parish E. Catholic schools: important extensions of the E. Ecumenical dimension: 9. Alert to the world in which it lives (so that mem calechumenal/iniliatory nature of the parish commu 1. Cooperation with other Christian communities in nity (but not replacements for it) bers can become practically and evangelically spreading the gospel; involved in (he neighborhood and in s o c ie ty — 2. Commitment to honest, respectful dialogue seek showing forth the face of Christ and inviting others V. Constant nourishment of the gill ol communion ing unity ol the whole b o d y o f Christ to encounter him) A. Post b a p t is m a l mystagogy (for both adult neo P. Catholic schools and the proclamation of Christ B. Concept of parish as “community of smaller com phytes and Catholic children): devoted to inlerioriza- m unities” : tion ol the sacraments and more perfect incorporation into the community through: 1. Where size allows lor true human relationships, IV.Initiation into lailh and the Christian life more person-centered evangelization, and more 1. Liturgical and sacramental life (especially through A. Foundational importance of the experience and obvious communal life; the liturgical year), with well-developed homiletic process ol Christian initiation nourishment 2. In which the faithful can: B. Essentially communal nature of Christian a) Hear the word of God. 2. Engagement in practical participation in commu iniliation-responsibility of all the baptized (GDC, nity life b) Reflect on the human situation in light of this 253-255. 257) 3. Practice ol charily word. C. Baptismal calechumcnale (m o d e l lor all cale- B. Ongoing adult calechesis is a priority ( ( ¡ D C 172- c) Make responsible decisions about concrete chcsis): guide in the search lor the encounter with 176. 258). not forgetting the Church's aged members action/behavior in daily life-sourcc of “Catholic Christ (cf. GDC 88-91, E l A 12, RC'IA 75) ( G D C 186-188) 6 DIOCESAN SYNOD WORKING PAPER AND OUTLINES SUPPLEMENT TO THE PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 30. 1999 C. Continuing formation for youth (GDC 181-185) tures, shared in family and neighborhood D. Much energy is going into education efforts; need D. Concern for those with special needs (GDC 180. B. Now (because of new cultural and sociological to evaluate priorities and effectiveness in view of cur 189-192) realities) we arc challenged to allow for more deliber rent diocesan situation, coming of new millennium, ate, personal. Christ-centered affirmation of faith and orientation to Catechism o f the Catholic Church, VI.Evangelization continually arouses mission through: the 1998 General Directory for Catechesis, etc. A. Witness and service—cf., various sections of E1A: 1. Renewal of “active Catholics” in understanding, 1. Dedication to social action for disadvantaged per enthusiasm sons. hut also to uncovering the roots of social evil 2. Concern for sharing faith with our young, IV.Promotion of justice and service to the world (IS) 3. Outreach to “inactive” Catholics and A. Acceptance of gospel has produced a generous 2. Current challenges (globalization, urbanization, 4. Concern (growing but still faint) to reach out to local Church; corruption, drugs, ecological concern) (20-25) non-believers and “unchurched” 1. Long tradition of diocesan care for the sick, 3. Church must help members bridge the gap C. Our tradition of care for “missionary work,” but young, the poor (especially in institutions of charity between faith and life (26) “vague” and “foreign" to many of the faithful founded by religious communities) 4. Social dimension of conversion (attending to D. Effort to work with other Christian communities in 2. Apostolic outreach of parish communities (sup needs of neighbor, pursuit of common good) (27) bearing witness to Christ among our neighbors port for special collections, 1/3 of parishes with 5. Jesus reveals that the heart of “holiness” is love, social service ministers, apostolate and pro-life com especially for the poor (30) mittees) B. Personal sharing of the gospel with others and 111. Our catechetical and educational work 3. Apostolic nature of Catholic married couples wit invitation to encounter Jesus Christ in the Catholic A. What comes first to mind: education of children nessing to the durability of God’s love at work in community 1. 56,000 in parish religious education/youth minis human life; building families of peace and hope and C. Witness of Christian marriage and the mission of try programs (supported by parish visitations, forming children with generous hearts the Christian family: Solomon's Wish, curriculum guides) 4 . Individuals acting with compassion: volunteers, 1. Nurture the civilization of love among its mem 2. 35,000 in 112 elementary and 11 secondary service in community programs for common good bers; schools (and efforts to sustain and promote them) B. Decades of a positive history of diocesan collabo 2. Reach out in love to neighbors and world 3. Some concerns about inadequate collaboration ration with other Christian communities and religious D. Role of lay faithful in evangelization of the social between parish and school-based efforts, allocation and civic groups and governmental organizations for order and in lay ministries to build up the Church of resources, etc. well-being of society (E IA 4 4 ) 4. Special focus: process of Christian initiation of C. The challenge of better “apostolic formation” of children (policies) the diocesan Church: Overview o f the State 5. Estimated 5(),0(X) who arc not in any formal pro 1. Personal faith is not a private matter but is to lead gram to communion with fellow Christians and to produc o f the Question in the Diocese 6. Programs for children (and adults) with special ing the fruit of justice, charity, and peace in daily needs life I. Nature of parish life B. Adult formation/education also occurs: 2. Overcome lack of awareness of Catholic social A. 218 parishes: most familiar manifestation of the 1. Sacramental preparation (for adults themselves or teachings (or sense that they are “optional”) body of Christ (built up from the cells of Catholic for their children) 3. Develop consistency in our “defense of life” so families and other spiritual, social, or apostolic 2. Adult study or renewal programs in some parishes that it embraces full spectrum of concerns (in face of groupings-in communion with the bishop and, 3. Catcchist certification/enrichment programs issues of abortion, euthanasia, death penalty, care for through him. with the Church Universal) 4. Ministry formation-professional and volunteer the poor and marginalized, human rights, etc.) B. Recent experience of reorganization (necessary, (liturgy, music, social service, pastoral council, catc- D. The challenge of our socio-economic situation difficult, fruitful) chumenaie) (“graying” of the population, changing political C. Now challenged to overcome preoccupation with 5. Young adult responses to poverty, hunger, etc.) sell-maintenance in order to open up in new sense of 6. Bishop Wucrl’s efforts through televised program, E. The challenge of pervasive, unconscious, institu mission video series tionalized racism D. Interest/concern to renew central structures of par 7. Utilization/value of parish bulletins, diocesan ish life (especially its liturgy, Christian formation, newspaper, electronic means of communication (di Recommendations collaborative responsibility, and outreach) ocesan web site, etc.) C. Presence and activity of Catholic institutions of I. Renewal of parish communities as places: II. Picture of evangelization in our diocese higher education; solid history; how can they be part A. Of welcome for all people A. Inheritance of traditionally Catholic (ethnic) cul of a vibrant future of Catholic presence in this 1. All ages, abilities, states of life region? 2. Challenging racial, ethnic and economic divisions among people B. Centered on the person of Jesus Christ and contin ual growth as his disciples (catechesis, formation) C. With a vibrant liturgical life at its heart, nourished by authentic Christian “spirituality” D. Devoted to sharing the gospel with others (tapping the resources of authentic movements of the aposto late) E. Dedicated to the works of justice, mercy, and peace and to equipping its members for faith-filled witness and leadership in society F. Exploring structures of organization and life that allow for more practical groupings of the faithful for prayer, study, social reflection, and apostolic action G. Encouraging participation and collaboration among all members and developing lay leadership in solidarity with ordained ministers II. Renewal of pastoral practice regarding Christian initi ation as of central importance in the Church's life A. Full implementation of the baptismal catcchu- mcnale for adults and older children B. Renewed attention to the gradual initiation of Catholic children-modeled on catechumenale (reaffir mation and practical elaboration of 1995 diocesan DKX’ESÀN SVNOOWORKINO PAPER ÂNDÔCiTfNfeS 7 S lilT I.I A l M r T O TIN’ r’t'i i'SHTtRC’lM1 c'WI’I^ldî.10 1-OK’ /'RIfWY! AÎ’RIl' ili.'iW policies, including the appendix: “The Sacramental A. Develop parish-centered (and diocesan fostered) Sects and New Religious Movements, Report, Secretarial for Journey and Pastoral Care” ) evangelization ministries Promoting Christian Unity, Secretariat for Non-Christians, 1. Directed toward: Secretariat for Non-Believers, and the Pontifical Council lor a) Inactive or marginal Catholics (including spe Culture. 1986. III. Evaluation and reorientation of catechetical and edu cial strategics to reach uncvangclizcd youth) On Social Concern (Sollicitudo Rei Socialis), Encyclical, cational ministries b) Nominal Christians (the “unchurched”) John Paul II, 1987. A. As stimulus and guide for strategic planning with c) T hose who have never been welcomed to On the Permanent Validity o f the Church's Missionary regard to the catechetical ministry, convene appropri * encounter Christ Mandate (Rcdcmptoris Missio), Encyclical, John Paul II, ate diocesan and parish leaders to utilize the proposal 2. With special concern for culturally-scnsilivc out 1990. o f the GDC (279-283) for a general analysis o f the reach in the first place to African-American neigh On the Hundredth Anniversary of Rcrum Novarum (Cen- catechetical situation in our local Church. This bors as well as to new immigrants from Central or tcsimus Annus). Encyclical, John Paul II. 1991. includ.cs: South America and Asia. On the Publication o f the Catechism o f the Catholic Church 1. Analysis of our “ religious situation,” B. Enhance mission awareness and the support of (Fidei Dcposilum). 1992. 2. Analysis also of our “ socio-cultural circumstanc those laboring in other parts of our country and Catechism of the Catholic Church, (English Translation), es,” beyond our borders 1994. 3. A review of the various sectors of catechesis General Directory for Catechesis. Congregation for the |children, adolescents, adults|. and o f various con V. Promotion of efforts (of individuals. Catholic institu Clergy, 1997. texts | family, schools, etc.-including Catholic col tions, and apostolales) that witness to the Kingdom of Observing and Celebrating the Day o f the h u d (Dies leges] and how they relate to process of evangeliza God: Domini). Apostolic Letter, John Paul II, 1998. tion A. In the direct concern and care for the poor, sick, The Church in America (Ecclcsia in America), Post-Synodal 4. A review of instruments and didactic aids for cat- needy, and those caught in patterns of violence, drug Apostolic Exhortation, John Paul II. 1999. cchcsis (usefulness, integration with Catechism o f use, etc. the Catholic Church, etc.) B. In clear and consistent witness to the value and The National Conference o f Catholic Bishops (USA) B. Renew the focus of catechetical ministries (in par dignity of human life from conception to natural Sharing the Light of Eaitli, National Catechetical Directory ishes and in the dioccsc): death, with concrete focus on the importance of the 1972. 1. Give priority to adult catechesis family Brothers and Sisters to Us, 1979. a) As the standard of catechetical efforts in the C. In fields of education (public and private) The Challenge of Peace: God's Promise and Our Response, parish and the dioccsc D. In efforts to examine and root out the causes of 1983. ( I ) A crucial need in this catechesis is growth in social evils (with special emphasis on the sin of rac Economic Justice for All: Catholic Social Teaching and the “ practical holiness” related to one's family, work, ism that so divides communities in our diocesan U.S. Economy, 1986. and social involvement, Church) Here I Am. Send Me: A Conference Response to the Evan h) In special formation of adults preparing for sac E. In the evangelization of culture through (he arts, gelization o f African Americans, 1989. raments (e.g., marriage, the anointing of the sick, social communication, civic life (including active A Century o f Social Teaching. 1991. reconciliation, baptism of infants) engagement of the institutions of government), the Go and Make Disciples: A National Plan and Strategy for 2. When approaching the catechesis of children, business world Catholic Evangelization in the United States, 1992. keep a focus on catechesis for and by p a rents (e.g.. Communities o f Salt and Light: Reflections on the Social concern for family context, allocation o f resources to VI.Promotion of ecumenical and inter-religious collabo Mission o f the Parish, 1993. support carly-childhood formation in home). ration in our region Political Responsibility, 1995. 3. Refocus catechesis lor children as directed to their A. Study and diocesan implementation of the 1993 A Catholic Framework for Economic Life, 1997. gradual Christian initiation (sec above) Vatican Directory for Ecumenism Called to Global Solidarity: International Challenges to a) In the allocation o f resources (personnel, mate B. Continued promotion of Catholic involvement in U.S. Parishes. 1998. rials. space), the parish program o f religious for regional inlcr-church organizations and movements— Sharing Catholic Social Teaching: Challenges and Direc mation should consider a ll the children of the par both for Christian dialogue and for common efforts tions, 1998. ish. working for collaboration between on behalf of society (e.g., the Christian Leaders' Fel parish-based programs (e.g.. C C D ) and p aro ch ial lowship. Christian Associates of Southwestern Penn Diocese o f Pittsburgh school. sylvania, etc.) Confronting Racism Today. Pastoral Letter. Bishop Donald 4. Develop comprehensive youth ministry for teens C. Affirmation and enhancement of efforts at W. W uerl, 1996. as directed to their responsibilities in society and Calholic-Jcwish dialogue and cooperation Speaking the Truth in Love: Christian Discourse within the deepening their solidarity with the life, spirituality, D. Efforts to establish communication and good rela Church, Pastoral Letter, Bishop Donald W. Wuerl, 1997. worship, and mission o f the Church tions with the Islamic community and other religious 5. In all contexts, maintain wholesome Catholic groups who reverence God and work for the common Writing Team Members vision of Christian life: good a) Personal allegiance to Jesus Christ, (rooted in Reverend M . Eric Diskin (Chief Writer) essentially biblical and liturgically based cate Selected Church Documents Director, Office for Worship and Office for Evangelization chesis) and Christian Initiation; Delegate to the 19th Synod b) Solidarity with the Christian community (lo Documents o f the Second Vatican Council Reverend Frank I). A I made cally and worldwide, in communion with bishop Decree on the Apostolate o f the Duty (Apostolicam Aclu- Secretary for Social Concents; Coordinator for Health Care and holy lather) and participation in liturgical life ositatcm). 1965. Ministries; Delegate to the 19th Synod c) Development o f inner life o f authentic prayer Decree on the Church's Missionary Activity (Ad Genies), Very Reverend Paul J. Bradley, VE and personal integrity 1965. General Synodal Commission; Pastor, St. Sebastian (Ross d) Active involvement in works of service and jus Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation (Dei Vcrbum), Township): Dean; Delegate to the I9tli Synod tice (through the Church's apostolales and-even 1965. Reverend David A. Driesch more critically-through application of lailh in sec Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World Generol Synodal Commission; Pastor, Our Lady of Fatima ular life). Here, there w ill need to be strong pro (Gaudium el Spes), 1965. (Hopewell Township); Delegate to the I9tli Synod motion of the concerns and principles o f Catholic Dr. Veronica C . M organ-Lee social teaching. Post Conciliar Documents Pastoral Preparatory Commission; Chair, Justice and C. Practical provision (in diocesan programs and par On the Development of Peoples (Populorum Progrcssio), Peace Commission; Delegate to the 19tli Synod ish stalling) for qualified catechetical leaders in par Encyclical, Paul VI. 1967. M s . Joan Spaulding ishes (directors o f catechesis and trained calechisis- The ROtli Anniversary of Re rum Nova rum (Octogésima Pastoral Preparatory Commission; Social Service Minister, lor adult formation and for that of children, in the Advcnicns). Apostolic Letter. Paul VI. 1971. St. Ann (Waynesburg) catechumenate and beyond) Justice in the World. Synod o f B is h o p s , Second General Reverend Kris I). Sluhnn I). Explore the internet and other contemporary tech Assembly, 1971. General Synodal Commission; Secretary fo r Education; nological and communications tools as means ol On Catechesis in Our Time (C’alechesi Tradcndne). Apos Delegate to the 19th Synod extending and strengthening the lailh tolic Exhortation, John Paul II. 1979. Mr. Richard E . W erner On Human h i bar (Laboran Exerçons). Encyclical. John Canonical/Legal Preparatory Commission; Delegate to the IV.Enhancement (or creation) of evangelization minis Paul II. 1981. I I9tli Synod tries 8 DIOCESAN SYNOD WORKING PAPER AND OUTLINES SUPPLEMENT TO THE PITTSBURGH C ATHOLIC FOR FRIDAY. APRIL 30, 1999