The Tower NEWS Thursday, August 24, 2006 3 McCarrick Retires, Wuerl Installed as New District Archbishop, University Chancellor McCarrick, an Advocate for the Poor, Saw Pittsburgh Bishop, University Alum, will the District Through a Transitional Period Look to Predecessor McCarrick for Guidence

By MATTHEW CARNAVOS boom that would alter the face He was concerned that students By MATTHEW CARNAVOS by the collapse of the steel industry and the migra- Tower Staff of the region and thus the out- were engaging in exclusive Tower Staff tion of long time residents in turn, it became neces- reach of the archdiocese. Many steady dating too soon. To com- sary to close and restructure parishes through out With the appointment of young professionals moved to bat this problem, he got his res- Bishop Donald W. Wuerl of Pittsburgh was the diocese. Wuerl was the author of a number of Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl the area and a. McCarrick's out- idents to agree to a program appointed earlier this year to become the new pastoral letters including one on racism that sprung as sixth archbishop of reach to young professionals where students also subse- Archbishop of Washington and was installed in his from discussions had at the diocesan level. Washington, Cardinal was notable. He would often quently had to go on a date position in late June. As Washington archbishop, he He is also known for his ministries in communi- Theodore McCarrick retired show up unannounced to cele- with someone else every time serves as the Chancellor of the University. Wuerl is cations. While Bishop of Pittsburgh, he was the from the post. McCarrick brate Mass at parishes they fre- they went on a date with their also an alumnus of both the undergraduate and author of pastoral letters and books and even host- served as archbishop of quented and was a frequent steady. graduate programs at the University and has served ed a television program on CBS called "The Washington during a period of speaker at "Theology on Tap" Upon the receipt of his doc- on the Board of Trustees. Teachings of Christ." He also chaired the United significant transition within the talks held within the diocese. torate in 1963, McCarrick was Wuerl was introduced to the media at press con- States Council of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) cate- University, the diocese and the McCarrick also was an hired as Dean of Students and ference held that morning at the Archdiocesan chism committee, which recently released a cate- Church. advocate for the poor as well in then promoted to Director of Pastoral Center in Hyattsville. Wuerl, a 56-year old chism for adults. Because of his focus on evangeliza- His career as archbishop the region, becoming one of the Development at the University. native of Pittsburgh is different in style and focus tion, Wuerl has been nicknamed the "teaching bish- was marked by his involvement most visible affordable housing In 1965, McCarrick was from his predecessor, Cardinal Theodore op". This reflected itself in some of his comments at with social concerns. He also advocates in the region. He also appointed president of The McCarrick, whose retirement was effective with the the press conference, "I think the first task of bishop was forced to moderate an expanded his outreach to the Catholic University of Puerto announcement. Wuerl said that he would rely on is to teach. The first task of a successor to the apos- increasingly rancorous relation- many new Hispanic immi- Rico and was made a monsi- McCarrick to help him as he took the reigns in tles is to teach. When Jesus sent them out He had ship between the Church and grants in the region. An gnor. In that position, Washington. "I now I can count on this vast them teach." Catholic politicians. unflinching advocate of just- McCarrick advocated increased resource, this reservoir of experience to be there," he "Archbishop Wuerl brings to his new position a McCarrick had previously wage law, McCarrick was autonomy for Catholic colleges said. keen intellect, a profound sense of the spiritual, a submitted his resignation July appalled by the poverty in and universities. After work in At a three-hour long mass at the Basilica of the clear focus on the Gospel and evangelization, and a 7, 2005 in accordance with the Washington that existed amidst academia, McCarrick returned National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, deep love of and commitment to the Church, espe- Catholic Code of Canon Law, the prosperity experienced by to New York and eventually Wuerl was installed as the sixth archbishop of cially its teaching mission. His many years of dedi- which requires diocesan bish- much of the region. For this rea- became bishop of Newark, New Washington. Over 3,000 people attended the cere- cated service as a bishop will serve him well in his ops to offer their resignations son, he restructured all charita- Jersey where he served until his mony including dignitaries as Sen. John Kerry (D- new ministry as Shepherd of the Church of upon reaching age 75. It was ble agencies in the diocese into appointment to Washington in Mass.) whose Catholic faith became an issue in the Washington, D.C.," said O'Connell. accepted on May 16, 2006. Catholic Community Services, a 2001. Church as it related to his political views during the During his reign, McCarrick move that enabled the church to The University commence- last presidential election. emerged as the leading better address the multi-faceted ment ceremony in May was University President Rev. David M. O'Connell American spokesman for the needs of the poor. McCarrick's last as chancellor spoke positively concerning Wuerl's appointment Catholic Church, filling a void McCarrick's time as arch- and this was evident to the and his new role in the University. "He is an left by the death, retirement, bishop was marked also by crowd. There was a sense of extremely loyal alumnus of the university and our and resignation of bishops who massive fundraising. He led an farewell to his treatment. seminary, Theological College. In addition, he gen- had dominated the media dur- archdiocesan capital campaign McCarrick received an hon- erously served on the university Board of Trustees ing the 1980's and '90s. Within that raised $180 million that orary doctorate from the uni- for three terms. In those years, he contributed great- the diocese, McCarrick dealt enabled the diocese to create an versity, commenting that it was ly to the governance and direction of the university with issues relating to an endowment to benefit its chari- easier than the first one. at some of its most important times. He was incred- expanding local economy, table agencies and provide At the press conference ibly supportive and kind to me as I assumed the changing demographics and scholarships to seminarians. announcing his retirement, presidency of CUA in 1998," said O'Connell in a the relationship of the Church His term as bishop of McCarrick was asked what he statement released after the appointment. to politics. Washington was not his first could have done better. He While attending the University, Wuerl was a "We also express our thanks ministry in the area. After his replied, "I wish I had worked Basselin Scholar at Theological College and earned to another loyal son of the uni- ordination in 1958, McCarrick harder… I wish that there were bachelors and masters degrees in philosophy. versity, His Eminence Cardinal was assigned to study at more vocations… I wish there Following his studies, he attended seminary at the Theodore McCarrick. His Catholic University of America. was less violence in North American College in Rome where he was extraordinary life of service to At the University he earned his Washington." assigned to the Gregorian University. Wuerl was the Church in our country, masters and doctoral degrees in McCarrick will remain in ordained to the priesthood in 1966. He served as sec- indeed, throughout the whole sociology. McCarrick also Washington during his retire- retary to Pittsburgh Bishop John Wright and fol- world has earned him the served as an assistant chaplain ment. He described his plans at lowed him to the Congregation for Clergy in 1969. respect of people of all faiths at the university, ministering to the press conference, "In order From 1981 to 1985 he served as rector of Pittsburgh's everywhere," said University residents of Conaty, Spellman, to prevent this mind to decay. St. Paul Seminary. President David M. O'Connell and Spalding halls. During a I'm going to try to learn Arabic. After several other appointments in the clergy, in remarks on the appointment 2004 visit with members of the That will keep my thinking. I'm Wuerl was appointed Bishop of Pittsburgh in 1988. COURTESY THE BASILICA OF THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE of Wuerl. CUA Knights of Columbus going to be 76, it's also time I IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Two of the most visible tasks he undertook during Cardinal McCarrick (retired) and Archbishop Cardinal McCarrick arrived Council, McCarrick offered a got ready to go home." his term involved parish restructurings and pastoral Wuerl at the installation that took place at at the beginning of an economic recollection of one of the prob- letters. Faced with economic recession brought on lems he tackled as a chaplain. the Basilica. New Meal Plans Intended to Better Fit Student Schedules Join

ARAMARK, from page 1 for change begin. It is expected that the Quiznos will open up midway through the fall semester Services, following consultation with students. and that Starbucks will arrive after Christmas. "The University made the decision that it was The Tower Right now, the only potential dark cloud on time to reinvent our dining services program. We the horizon involves the transition of employees. had a survey that went out online to all the stu- Aramark has hired the Sodexho workers and is dents. We used a lot of that to help us redesign attempting to negotiate a contract with their what we should be doing as a campus dining union, Local 25 of Unite Here. According to John program," he said. Boardman, the union president, "Our main con- According to Scherini, there were some deci- cern is that Aramark comes to the table and rec- sive trends in the surveys. "It was obvious stu- ognizes that we aren't going to undermine the dents wanted more access to food. For example standard of living or its improvement at CUA. varsity athletes didn't have access to the restau- Workers have enjoyed a standard and it should rant after practices." The reworking of meal plans be increased over time… We're not going to Wed. Sept. 30. is due to changes in student schedules. "The allow Aramark to come in to undermine wages, problem with the meal plans is they were based healthcare, seniority rights, pensions. Nor do we off of traditional breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It's think it fair for Armark to ask people to give up clear schedules are no longer organized along those things." At issue is the entire compensation those lines… Lunch isn't always lunch. Dinner package: salary, retirement, health insurance, 9 p.m. did not accommodate a lot of students… it was and seniority." clear that our structure had outlived itself." The union is also fighting Sodexho over sever- The University exercised provisions in its ance pay. "The contract with Sodexho had lan- contract with Sodexho to rebid the contract a guage with respect to severance pay. The union year early. It had a ten year contract with believes that the severance pay provision is trig- Pryz 127. Sodexho that was scheduled to expire in 2007. gered when an employer like Sodexho leaves. The University had solicited Request For They terminated the employees. We believe that Proposals (RFPs) from a number of certified bid- the severance pay is triggered when that termi- ders, including Sodexho. The university nation occurs. Sodexho believes that it is not trig- reviewed the RFPs submitted and narrowed it gered… In disputes like this, we prepare the case Pizza. down to a final three, the final two, and ultimate- and refer it to arbitration and it will be adjudicat- ly, the winner. ed in that form." "Aramark put together a stronger proposal... The change ends a long affiliation between Sodexho could have rewon the bid but Aramark the University and Sodexho. In recent years, that had a more solid vision for taking us to the next relationship became strained by problems at the Chuck Norris. level," said Scherini. troubled Sodexho operation. In 2002, Sodexho Ellen Early, the Sodexho General Manager ended up several thousand dollars to campus put a positive spin on the change, "I wish the ministry that it collected by wrongly charging tax campus a lot of success with the new vendor and on items sold at The Loft. A Tower investigation that it provides the excitement and satisfaction in the fall of 2003 found that meal plan equiva- (Mr. Norris’ appearance is not yet confirmed.) the students are looking for with the new ven- lencies allowed Sodexho to profit from the differ- dor." ence between the amount paid for the meals and The transition from Sodexho to Aramark the meal equivalency rates. During the summer occurred on August 1. Both sides are prepared of 2004, senior managers were dismissed for for a seamless transition. The last time the uni- stealing from the operation. Later that fall, an versity switched food service contractors, there architecture student was punched by a Sodexho was a one week shutdown. This time, there was temp in North. In the fall of 2005, Sodexho served business continuity and food was available on pork during the visit of the King of Jordan. The August 1. change in vendors provides the University with a Many of the details of the new dining pro- clean start as it attempts to refocus its dining pro- gram are still being firmed up, as preparations gram to better serve the needs of students.