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Established in 1844: America's Oldest Catholic Newspaper in Continuous Publication Friday. October 28, 1983 139th Year. CXLIV No. 33 15 Cents

In side Jesuit urges action Holy days The U.S. Bishops are to face a to curb nuclear war packed agenda at their annual By STEPHEN KARLINCHAK national convocation of the Center in Washington, D C., told meeting, including discussing National Federation of Priests those in attendance that the number of holy days of Fr. Robert Drinan, a Jesuit priest, attorney and former five- Councils. "Vatican II said very, Catholicism has had a strong obligation. Page 10 term Democratic Congressman very categorically that Christians tradition concerning the morality from Massachusetts, said that the should look at w ar with an entirely and the immorality of war. Calling implications of the U.S. bishops' new attitude the pastoral letter an extraordi­ pastoral letter on peace and “I dream tonight," the priest nary statement, he said that it nuclear war have yet to be said, "that somehow in the electrified the world. determined. providence of God, 50 years from The Jesuit priest noted that "Catholics are taking a new now historians will write that it there are 800 million Catholics, stance in the country,” F r. Drinan was the Catholics of the world who about 18 percent of the world's told an audience of 250 — priests, led mankind from the spirit of population, including more than BISHOP ANTHONY BEVILACQUA women Religious, and laity — who nuclear weapons.” 900,000 women Religious and more turned out Oct. 25 to hear him give Fr. Drinan, former dean of the than 400,000 priests. Those B ishop installation the opening keynote address, "An Boston College Law School and statistics, he said, constitute a Overview of the Pastoral: Its currently professor at the force for global change. Clothing drive Political Implications,” at Georgetown University Law (Continued on page 2) scheduled on Dec. 12 The CRS clothing drive aids The feast of Our Lady of Guadeloupe, Monday, Dec. 12. has been the needy in 30 countries. Page selected as the date for the installation of Bishop Anthony 7. Bevilacqua as the tenth ordinary bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh The installation ceremonies will be held at 2 p m in St. Question Paul Cathedral. Oakland F r. Charles Bober discusses if The date was chosen for the installation because of the new anger is a sin. Page 7. ordinary's profound Marian devotion. The bishop-designate will present his credentials and accept Superb film canonical possession of the diocese at a vesper service on Sunday. Dec. 11 at 3 p.m. in St Paul Cathedral. B§Fr. Peter Horton calls “The In a related matter, Bishop Leonard has named Fr. Philip Might Stuff” a superb film. Campbell, diocesan vicar for clergy, as general chairman for the Page 14. installation committee. The other members of the installation committee will be named at a later date. Also inside Editorials...... Pages 4-5 Book Review...... Page 7 Area bishops mend Calendar...... Page 9 Around diocese ... Pages 12-13 w elcom e statem ents Four local prelates have issued statements welcoming N otice------Aux. Anthony Bevilacqua as bishop-designate of the Diocese o( Pittsburgh. Diocesan Office Building, 111 "We extend a cordial and gracious welcome to Bishop Blvd. of the Allies, Downtown, Bevilacqua to Pittsburgh and look forward to working together and most diocesan offices, with with him in those matters of mutual interest respecting our the exception of the Pittsburgh particular rites and in those concerns which we shall share ir Catholic, will be closed on common regarding the Church and Christ s faithful, said Tuesday, Nov. 1 in observance A l l S a i n t s ’ D a y Archbishop Stephen Kocisko of the Ruthenian Byzantine of the Feast of All Saints. They Archdiocese of Pittsburgh. will resume normal business Young Robbie Bartell, center, shares the Lengwin discuss saints and sainthood in “ Home "Th e Diocese of Pittsburgh is fortunate indeed to have such a hours at Wednesday, Nov. 2. anticipation of All Saints’ Day (Nov. 1) with older Again” on page 6. All Saints* Day is the day after worthy successor to Bishop Leonard, who as shepherd, pastor and The students Jean Guzik, left, dressed as Joan of Arc, Halloween. Michael Kenny, professor of steward labored so diligently for the clergy, Religious and faithful offices will be open as usual and Dan Straughn, portraying St. Daniel. They are anthropology at Catholic University of America, of Pittsburgh for so many years," the archbishop said. from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 1 students at SS. Simon and Jude in Scott Township. explores the spooky roots of Halloween on page 7. (Continued on page 3) Bishop ColumnistsBevilacqua Connie Ann Valenti and Father Ron praiseworthy— Photo by John C. Kssnsn of diocese By STEPHEN KARLINCHAK said in his opening statement. “ All that I have feelings of anxiety but feelings of anticipation." with me,” he replied. " I ’m sure that they will be Bishop-designate Anthony Bevilacqua heard about the diocese of Pittsburgh has been Bishop Bevilacqua said it was difficult for him able to work with me and I with them. Religious traveled from the Brooklyn diocese to greet very positive and praiseworthy. With great joy, I to pick out one particularaccomplishment during sisters, all Religious, are an important element of members of the press, diocesan employees and look forward to building on the work already his tenure in Brooklyn. However, he said that he the work of the Church of Pittsburgh the Church of Pittsburgh at the Diocesan Office being carried out by Bishop Leonard with the was proud of the fact that Brooklyn was the first One priority that he expressed concern about Building, Downtown. collaboration of Bishop McDowell and Bishop diocese to establish an office for immigrants and was the shortage of priests. The bishop said that “ The questions were pertinent and respectful,” Bosco." refugees in 1969 using the guidelines set down by he was impressed with the fact the Pittsburgh he said in describing his first formal meeting with Does the new ordinary have any pre-conceived Pope Paul VI. diocese has been usually ordaining ten to 12 members of the local media on Oct. 20. “ The notions about the Church of Pittsburgh? "It blossomed into quite an extensive priests over the past few years. The number of members of the media were receptive to me. Bishop Bevilacqua said that he had only heard program,” he said. “ One reason for this growth ordinations was a very good sign, he added. Everyone was gracious and kind. It’s important positive comments. He said that, when it was was the large number of immigrants coming into However, Bishop Bevilacqua said, there is a for a bishop to work with the media not to boost announced that he was coming to Pittsburgh, the Brooklyn diocese. It is not just my need to study different approaches to attract himself but as a means of communication within friends told him that he would love Pittsburgh and accomplishment, but the accomplishment of the candidates to the priesthood. "Without priests, the Church.” that it was a dynamic place. His friends also told priests and staff working in that office.” there is no Church," he said. “ This is not to say In a prepared statement that he read at the him about the ethnic make up of Pittsburgh, the At the press conference, Bishop Bevilacqua that the laity and Religious aren’t the Church. beginning of the press conference. Bishop fidelity to the church and to the pope that said that his in administration is to delegate However, when it comes down to it, it is the priest Bevilacqua noted that his parents were Italian Catholics in Pittsburgh hold, the high percentage responsibility. “ I ’m lazy, I get up at 5:30 a.m .," who celebrates the Eucharist." immigrants and that he comes as an immigrant of Catholics attending Mass in Pittsburgh, and he joked. Then continuing in earnest, he said, About priests taking active profiles on social as the next bishop of Pittsburgh. how much local Catholics loved their priests and “ Once I delegate something, I don’t want anyone justice issues, Bishop Bevilacqua replied he He added that he came also to thank Bishop bishops. coming back with a lot of questions." draws a line between social activism and political Leonard and Auxiliary Bishops John McDowell When asked if he had any feelings about leaving Asked if he would be bringing any personnel activism. “ What are often called political issues, and Anthony Bosco for their warm welcome upon Brooklyn for Pittsburgh, Bishop Bevilacqua with him from Brooklyn when he takes over the are often moral issues..." he said. "Abortion isn’t his appointment. replied, “ It feels like starting a new life in Pittsburgh diocese, the bishop said that he wasn’t a political issue, it's moral issue. It became a "I am delighted to be here,” Bishop Bevilacqua Pittsburgh with new relationships. It’s not anticipating it. political issue." He said that it would be premature to say if he Discussing abortion and birth control, Bishop planned to make any changes in the structure of Bevilacqua said that his position is the one that the diocesan bureaucracy. Any changes in has always taken on those issues. Employees at Giant Eagle structure, he continued, would be based on “ While they are both morally evil, one must be knowledge of the situation, consultation, and understanding and compassionate,” he said. need. “ That doesn’t condone evil.” in midst of economic war On the role of women in the Catholic Church, the With his background in immigration affairs bishop said that he would follow the teachings of and in civil law, Bishop Bevilacqua said wouldn’t By SUZANNE R1NI out clearly in this area of benefits. Union steward Church in opposition to women as priests and as break the law concerning illegal aliens and said It has become a battle for one perspective over Gallagher said that this drop in health benefits altar servers. “That doesn’t mean women can't that he advocates that the existing immigration another as the meatcutters, deli workers and will mean that only one person in a family will be participate in the life of the Church,” he said. laws be obeyed. He added that he supports an meat wrappers of the United Food and fully covered, or all members partially covered. "Women must have a role in the Church.” amnesty program for illegal aliens. The bishop Commercial Workers Local 23 and the Giant Additionally, he said that no maintenance costs He added that women are permitted to serve in noted the illegal alien issue is not only a legal Eagle Corportion enter the second week of the on the plans will be paid by the company, nor any other capacities under Church law. Among the question but is a question concerning humanity, first strike in the company’s 50-year-old local increase in premiums that come about during the roles he cited were lector, Eucharistic minister, that it is necessary for the aliens to be brought history life of the contract. notary, judge and chancellor. into mainstream of American life. Weaving through the line of pickets at the Another long-time employee, A1 Herndon, Since he played in major role in the Agnes Mary Finally, can a bishop from Brooklyn relate to Shadyside Shakespeare Street store, union pointed out that a full nine years ago, he was Mansour controversy, Bishop Bevilacqua was diocese which includes many small towns and steward from that store, Bill Gallagher, lets it be earning over $6 an hour with Giant Eagle. Yet asked if he thought he would have a good working rural areas? known that he thinks this strike is about another worker, this time a sympathizing relationship with Pittsburgh in “ I can relate to rural life,” Bishop Bevilacqua unionbusting. "W e're the air controllers of the grocery clerk, David DeMajistre, from the particular, and women Religious in general in the responded. “ M y dream has always been to have a grocery workers.” Washington, Pa. store, gave his opinion that diocese. place by a lake. When I left Brooklyn to go to the Joan Hespenheide, a meat wrapper with the Giant Eagle is well aware that with all of the “One of the first telegrams I received after seminary, it was in a rural area. The silence there firm for 10 years, said she believes the position of unemployment ad lay-offs in this area, a cheap being named bishop was from the Pittsburgh was very, very loud. After two days. I got used to the strikers is just and has not been given a fair labor pool is available to replace or phase out Sisters of Mercy expressing their desire to work it." hearing in the media. workers brought up in a strong union climate. The prophets Job security “ We’re the prophets, she said. “ I look at us and The issue of job security, in terms of a seniority think of the twelve apostles.” plan which could go into effect if some stores were OFFICIAL Ms. Hespenheide is most eager for the public to closed and employees transferred, is also a Thanksgiving clothing drive underw ay recognize, above the evidence presented by the matter of the most serious concern for these Giant Eagle corporation that it is high labor costs workers who say they have given their careers to children's apparel being the priority need. that impinging on its ability to compete with other this firm. Reverend and dear Father: Catholic Relief Services has once again In order to assist in meeting the cost of the chains, that two years ago her group took wage “ You see me out here working hard on this shipment of clothing, each parish is asked to cuts of 31.10an hour, gave up all personal holidays picket line,” said Ms. Hespenheide, “you’d see requested that the priests and people of the Diocese participate in the Annual Thanksgiving make a contribution of $50.00 and each mission and some paid holidays, accepted a wage freeze, me the same way at my job inside the store." church a contribution of $25.00. The offering agreed to time-and-a-half instead of double-time Advancing this perspective, job security and Clothing Drive. The collection of clothing in the Diocese of Pittsburgh is to be carried out from should be sent to the Chancery Office. on Sundays, and allowed the night rate for prior concessions, has been the mission of the Surely the Lord will bless anyone who meatcutters to be reduced dramatically. Similar strikers to the media. They do not feel this Sunday, November 6, through Saturday, November 12, 1983. You will receive details contributes in any way to the success of this concessions were given by the grocery group of emphasis has been given its due. appeal. Local 23, whose contract will not be up until One woman, Terry Sobator, told of how she concerning the clothing drive and the particular type of clothing needed from Paul With kindest personal regards, I am. January. spoke of these factors to a Pittsburgh labor Bassompierre, the Director of the Thanksgiving Alfred Markobitz, 20 years a meatcutter with reporter for over an hour, yet found nothing she Sincerely yours in Christ, the chain, said that it is the proposed cut in health had relayed to him in his next-day article. Ms. Clothing Drive in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. benefits from $180 a month to $110 which provoked Sobator angrily said he got his story on the labor As you know, the vast majority of the areas in his strike vote and not just the newly proposed cut dispute from David Shapira, president of the which Catholic Relief Services is operative and where the need for used clothing is more acute are in wages. Giant Eagle Corporation, who came to the Apostolic Administrator “ M y wife is so worried about the benefits and reporter’s office. In addition, Giant Eagle has in the more temperate climates of the world. For that’s why I ’m here,” he said. spent $16,000 already on newspaper ads during this reason, the 1983 drive will once again mphasize lightweight clothing, with infants' and October 20, 1983 Warring perspectives the strike. The point about warring perspectives comes (Continued on page 3)