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photo by Marlene Quaroni — ds at a crack house, one of dozens of undeslreabl 5 part of a grassroots political action movement. Inner A On Vocations Pope says schools should push them....^f " O A Sisters jubilees Nuns honored for service 8-9 A Our man in D.C. Local priest heads U.S. Bishops' unit I 'We Shall Overcome'--Dr. King remembered WorldL Hungary prepares to re-examine conviction of Cardinal Mindszenty BUDAPEST, Hungary (NC) — As part of a "democratic renewal," Hungary plans to re-examine the conviction of the late Cardinal Jozsef Mindszenty, said Barna Sarkadi-Nagy, vice president of the State Office of Church Affairs. The re-examination is part of a general plan to reopen the "big lie" cases against church and political leaders in the years immediately after the Communist Party came to power, Sarkadi- Nagy said. No date had been set for beginning the re- examination. Sarkadi-Nagy said he hoped that it would start before the end of the year.

Federal authorities deny return of Cuban family in Canada WASHINGTON (NC) — A Cuban family strand- ed in Canada during a family vacation will not be allowed to return home to Miami while its asylum ap- plication is pending, according to federal officials. Benedict Ferro, Buffalo, N.Y., district director of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, said he denied the bid for humanitarian parole for Carlos Fa- jardo, his wife, Bermaida Fajardo, and her two children, Yordalys Diaz, 9, and Yoandys Diaz, 12. The family lives in Fort Erie, Ontario, under the care of parishioners from St. Michael's Catholic Church who are members of the Interchurch Refugee Com- mittee, based in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Reaching out Salvadoran human rights advocate Pope John Paul II shakes hands with some of the several thousand soldiers and their says deportation will endanger life family members who attended Mass in the military town of Cecchignola, Italy (N photo) WASHINGTON (NQ — A prominent Salvadoran human rights activist arrested March 28 by Immigra- tion and Naturalization Service agents at her office at a Washington church has said her life will be in Oil spill fuels uncertainty for Catholics danger if she is deported. America Sosa, 49, who is Catholic and a mother of six, was charged with living in the United States illegally. She was detained by living in Alaska cleanup area agents who came looking for her at the U.S. Office of the Salvadoran-based Co-Madres, a committee of WASHINGTON (NC) — As cleanup continued of hoods," Father Steven Moore, vicar general of the arch* mothers and relatives of political prisoners and per- 10 million gallons of oil foutin g Alaska's Prince William diocese, told National Catholic News Service in a tele- sons who have disappeared or been assassinated in El Sound, residents of several Alaska towns were wonder- phone interview March 30. Father Moore had just re- Salvador. The office is located at the First Congrega- ing what the future holds in store for them, said an of- turned from a Holy Week visit to Valdez, a town which tional Church in downtown Washington. ficial of the Archdiocese of Anchorage. "Everybody's served as port terminal for the Alaska pipeline and livelihood depends on the oil and fishing and they're which has been one of the most severely affected towns very concerned about the environment and their liveli- by the spill, which occurred on Good Friday, March 24.

Guatemalan priest, Vatican may be National: at odds over presidential bid S.C. governor: Faith helps Appelate court upholds conviction NUEVA CONCEPCION, Guatemala (NC) — Father Andres Giron has survived assassination at- spur mankind toward justice of sanctuary movement workers tempts in his campaign for land reform in CHARLESTON, S.C. (NC) — The courage and SAN FRANCISCO (NC) — A federal appeals Guatemala, and now the controversial priest might conviction needed to address the world's social prob- court March 30 upheld the conviction of eight sanc- face a rupture with the Vatican over his desire to run lems grow out of faith, said South Carolina Gov. tuary movement workers, including two priest, and a for the Guatemalan presidency next year. Explaining Carroll A. Campbell Jr. "Faith knows no boundaries nun, for smuggling illegal aliens into the United that his decision will rest on whether a presidential in the preservation of human dignity," the governor States. The 1986 trial was the first major federal bid would be the best way to further promote said in a March 29 address to the 11th National prosecution of sanctuary workers, members of a agrarian reform, Father Giron said he believes he has Workshop on Christian-Jewish Relations, held in church-based movement to offer refuge to persons a chance of winning "because all the peasants will Charleston. "Theologians say there are more than fleeing war-torn Central American nations. In a 3-0 vote for me... I am sure of it." 300 passages of holy Scripture that directly relate to decision, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in the concept of human justice," Campbell said. San Francisco said the eight had no right to offer as a defense their religious beliefs or their belief that the aliens were entitled to political asylum. Educators prepare for struggles U.S. Supreme Court upholds in April meetings at Vatican right to refuse Sabbath labor Bishop Gracida calls off VATICAN CITY (NQ — Catholic educators will WASHINGTON (NQ — Ruling unanimously 9-0, boycott of Pepsi-Cola be seeking consensus on some "thorny issues" when the U.S. Supreme Court March 29 upheld the right WASHINGTON (NQ — Bishop Rene H. Gracida they meet to revise a draft document on Catholic of a Christian who belongs to no church to refuse to of Corpus Christi, Texas, canceled a boycott of education at a Vatican meeting in April, a Vatican of- work on the Sabbath. The case, Frazee vs. (Illinois) Pepsi-Cola March 30, six days after he called on ficial said. The meeting also will allow educators to Department of Employment Security, involved the Catholics to shun the soft-drink company for struggle with the difficulties of composing a docu- state of Illinois' denial of unemployment benefits to promoting Pepsi through rock music star Madonn ment on higher education intended to speak to many William Frazee, who, citing personal religious beliefs, He called for the boycott March 24 to protest the different cultures, he said. The official — a member declined to take a job that required working on Sun- rock star's controversial video, "Like a Prayer," of the Congregation for Catholic Education, which days. "Frazee's refusal was based on a sincerely held which shows the singer dancing sensuously in a has overseen the nine-year effort to write the docu- religious belief," wrote Justice Byron R. White in the church. Pepsi officials said they have canceled the ment — was interviewed March. He declined to be Supreme Court decision. "Under our cases, he was U.S. portion of the ad because the ad was being con- identified by name. entitled to invoke First Amendment protection." fused with the video.

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Malone of their proper role as primary religious instruction and catechesis, Bishop Youngstown, Ohio, chairman of the Bishop Malone identified what he educators of our youth so that ours can Malone said that "instruction is about NCEA board of directors, received a views as two problem areas that must be a true partnership. And we must knowledge and catechesis is about standing ovation following his remarks be addressed if Catholic education is to have criteria for hiring faculty that formation. While one cannot exist suggesting that the difficulties facing remain strong. believe, too," he said. without the other, they are not the Catholic education will be viewed by same thing. There is a creative tension future historians "as its midlife crisis, a Among helpful suggestions in the that must exist between the two." oisis that was weathered well and that declaration, he said, is the notion that jduced a more mature and spirit-fil- 'The manner in which we the physical environment of a Catholic Bishop Malone said some Catholic led future." reiate to the material goods school must be more than "a crucifix Bishop Malone called for develop- schools fail to present in a clear and of the school creates a on the wall or religious banners in the systematic fashion "the truths and ment at national and diocesan levels of hallway." a strategy to preserve and strengthen religious, medium for value knowledge of our faith," while others Catholic schools, including forms of communication.' suffer from "what can almost be financing and governing schools that "The manner in which we relate to described as an embarrassment about may serve more than one parish com- the material goods of the school creates the importance of the life of faith." In munity. The first, he said, was parental in- a religious medium for value com- both cases, he said, schools fail to be munication. Aware of this, we must ask The bishop said that "a commitment security. He said many parents feel un- "distinctively Catholic." must be developed that will make it able in the wake of changes made since possible for dioceses to expect that the Second Vatican Council to provide their children with religious instruction. He said some younger parents were Study: Catholic raised during what he called a time of catechetical confusion following the schools better council. Their formation in the faith lacked clear direction or informed con- tent, he said. (RNS) — A study comparing math "They are learning the faith as their and science scores of students in children learn," Bishop Malone said. Roman Catholic and public schools has "No wonder they feel insecure when we speculated that the Catholic schools "may be educating their students better tell them we are their partners in teach- than public schools." Findings of the ing the faith." study, which was conducted by Valerie A second critical area, he said, in- E. Lee and Carolee Stewart of the volves the matter of non-believing University of Michigan, were released teachers in Catholic schools. in Chicago March 28 during the 86th However well-intentioned these in- annual convention of the National structors may be, the bishop said, hir- Catholic Educational Association. Bas- ing criteria must be changed to include ed on scores on standardized tests taken "the ability to participate in an active by students in grades 3, 7 and 11, the and authentic fashion in forming the study found that mathematics profi- school as a community of faith" in ad- 'Cemetery of innocents' dition to educational background and ciency is higher for Catholic than A woman who opposes abortion prays amid the crosses in the pedagogical skills. public school students at all three symbolic 'cemetery' created by pro-life marchers during the grades for all racial groups and all It is not enough, he said, that a levels of parental education. teacher not be opposed to this goal. pro-abortion march April 9 in Washington. The crosses were placed near the U.S. Capitol by the American Coalition for Life as a counter demonstration. (NC photo) Educator cautions against proposed norms NEW YORK (NC) — Jesuit Father the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Father O'Hare said some members who would like to see the document Joseph A. O'Hare, president of For- Universities and vice chairman of the of the U.S. delegation were "quite provide for tighter juridical control," dham University in New York, said Association or Catholic Colleges and bothered" by the wording of the docu- he said. "But we haven't seen any April 10 that U.S. delegates to a Universities, made the comments at a ment's current draft. evidence that that is the general sense of Vatican meeting on proposed norms press luncheon at Fordham's Lincoln The second draft maintains the right the bishops. On the contrary, they say for Catholic higher education hope to Center campus. of the church to insist on orthodoxy in we have a good pragmatic relationship prevent incorporation of any provision He is part of a delegation of is U.S. teaching and states that all Catholic now, and they would prefer to continue giving bishops juridical authority. Catholic college and university universities are subject to some form of working along the present lines." If the final document calls for such presidents and educators who will at- control by the church hierarchy. But Father Dulles said discussion of the authority, he said, universities such as tend the meeting April 18-25 at the Va- that control would be indirect. The first Fordham with independent boards tican. document should not be placed in an draft called for direct hierarchical "adversarial" context. Rather, he said, would be forced to write the new rela- About 180 participants from 40 jurisdiction. tionship into their statutes or declare countries are expected to attend, in- it involves relating two concerns shared Father O'Hare said a close relation- by both sides in the discussion. they were not Catholic in the sense of cluding about 100 educators as well as ship with bishops was good, but much the document. representatives of national bishops' would depend on how the document One concern, Father Dulles said, is Father O'Hare, who is chairman of conferences and Vatican officials. They was interpreted by U.S. bishops, who, to retain the Catholic identity of the will discuss and revise individual he said, don't seem to be seeking Universities, and avoid the seculariza- themes dealt with by the second draft juridical authority over universities. tion that came to some universities Officials of the norms. Archdiocese of Miami "There might be some Ordinaries established under Protestant auspices. The Pastoral Center announces that Archbishop McCarthy has made the fol- lowing appointments: Porn, violence in 'plagues' Rev. James A. Quinn—to Chaplain of VATICAN CITY (NC) — Arch- Pornography and violence in the me- A "weakness" of tne church is its the Coral Springs Police Department, ef- bishop John P. Foley, president of the dia are particularly lamentable, the "lack of sufficient contact with the fective March 22,1989. Pontifical Council for Social Com- archbishop said, because of "the secular media in many places," he told Rev. Kenneth Whittaker—to Associate munications, said the council will issue exploitation especially of women and the bishops. Director of the Archdiocesan Health Plan, a statement on the "plagues" of porno- young people which occurs through effective March 8,1989. The secular media is not interested in graphy and media violence in May. these plagues." Rev. Sergio Carrillo—to Associate Pas- evangelizing, he explained, but is in- Speaking to a meeting of journalists terested in a good story. tor of St. Andrew Church, Coral Springs, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, April 10, The forthcoming document will sug- effective April 27,1989. the archbishop said pornography and gest ways families and communicators During times of controversy, "we Rev. David Smith—to Chaplain of the media violence "damage the reputation can "counteract these influences," he should always be honest, open and as Homestead Council 4998 of the Knights of of our communications profession" said. candid as the rights of others permit us Columbus; Miami, effective March 31, and "inflict grave harm on individuals to be," Archbishop Foley told the 1989. and society." bishops. Rev. John Noonan—to Dean of Students In a talk to the Argentine bishops' The archbishop made his comments for St. John Vianney College Seminary, conference April 7, Archbishop Foley But the church should also call the during a series of talks in Argentina said the church needed "an ever more attention of an "often unaware media" effective July 1,1989. with media professionals and church Rev. Juan Luis Sanchez—to Associate effective public relations effort" to the work the church does for the leaders. The speeches were released by poor, the sick and others. Pastor of Saints Peter and Paul Church, his Vatican office. throughout the world. Miami, effective April 14,1989. Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, March 14,1989 / PAGE 3 Pope says Catholic schools.. young people live risk alienating them VATICAN CITY (NQ — Here is 'Today young people often find from the values of the faith even the Vatican text of Pope John Paul when they grow up in Christian IPs statement marking the 26th World within themselves not only false families. A Catholic school which not Day of Prayer for Vocations. images of life but also amusements only gives an education in doctrine but also creates an educational Dear brothers in the episcopate, and habits which can obstruct a free environment in which it is possible to Dear brothers and sisters through- and generous choice' share the communal experiences of out the world, -Pope John Paul II faith, prayer and service can have an With deep devotion we shall important and decisive role in secur- celebrate the 26th World Day of ing for young people a sense of direc- Prayer for Vocations next April 16. In tion in life inspired by the wisdom of the liturgy of that day the Gospel love: that of laying down his life (Jn the disciples of Jesus constantly pray the Gospel. The converging witness of presents us with Jesus the Good 10:15) for the salvation of the world. to God that he will send laborers for an educating community and the Shepherd in the supreme act of his In the light of this mystery of love, the harvest (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2) so that, climate which it breathes constil in accordance with the Father's plan, the particular service which a Catholic everyone may have life to the full (Jn school must render to the Christian 10:10) and come to the knowledge of education of the young. Its activity the truth (1 Tim 2:4). will draw particular efficacy when it is 1. I want to dedicate my reflection coordinated with that of the family, DODY this year to the possibility and neces- with which it established a direct part- sity of vocations flowering in the nership. educational climate of a school, 3. But the education imparted in a especially a Catholic school. In fact, a Catholic school, dutifully building up Catholic school is mandated by the the Christian sense of life, cannot GOODMAN church to contribute to the integral evade the problem of vocational . education of the person and the choice. What can a preparation for Christian. A school is charged with life mean if it does not assist the in- in encouraging the seeds of vocations dividual to know what God has in planted by the Holy Spirit in the souls mind for him or for her so as to of the young. By its very nature a bring out in life what is written within school must contribute to the prepara- the self? To educate means to help to tion of people who are capable of an- discover one's own vocation in the nouncing the Gospel in terms acces- church and in society. A school that sible to today's culture which finds educates must speak of vocation not evangelical values foreign or which ig- only in general but must also indicate nores them. the various ways in which the funda- In turning my attention to Catholic mental call to give of oneself are con- educational institutions, I wish to re- cretized, including that of total cord the high esteem I have for dedication to the cause of the king- teachers. I have great faith in them, dom of God. Religious teachers alike, and I deeply value their services to the using gradual methods and discern- ecclesial community. But my reflec- ment of faith, will know to make the tions are also extended to the wide call of Christ and the church resound range of Catholic teachers who work and be heard in individual form. This in non-Catholic schools where, as well echoing of the divine call will be so as demonstrating their professional much the more positive when it is en- competence, they bring their personal hanced by the teachers' life witness witness of faith. and sustained by prayer. 2. A Catholic school has a task to 4. Helping a person come to a perform, as has been reaffirmed by knowledge of one's vocation is neces- Vatican Council II (cf. "Gravissimum sary but is not sufficient. It is not Educationis," No. 8) and successive enough to know one's vocation of documents of the magisterium. The one is to fulfill it. 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PAGE 4 / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, April 14,1989 Pope's vocation statement ..should encourage vocations obstruct a free and generous choice. A Catholic school makes a precious 'A Catholic school makes contribution to vocational choice in furnishing motivation, fostering ex- a precious contribution periences and creating an environment to vocational choice in of faith, generosity and service which furnishing motivation, fos- can free the young from those pres- sures which make the reply to the call tering experiences and of Christ seem foolish or impossible. creating an environment of 5. In this way a school puts itself faith, generosity and at the service of the true growth of young people and responds to their service which can free the legitimate expectations for a sense of young from those pres- direction of Christian inspiration. At v sures which make the reply he same time, it carries out its responsibilities with regard to the ec- to the call of Christ seem clesial community. In fact, there is foolish or impossible' need to underline clearly the ecclesial nature of a Catholic school: it is the church which recognizes it as capable --Pope John Paul II of educating youth in a Christian way. It is the church which, by means of it, becomes the mother of life and mirting yourselves to a great cause, that the kingdom of God has need of (Mt 19:22) even though Jesus had and you will be able to perceive more teacher of the faith for so many your generous and total dedication. glanced at him with love (Mk 10:21). effectively the voice of the Spirit. And generations of young people. For this Do not be like the rich young man Be like the fishermen who, when they if this voice calls you to a higher and reason, with respect to the free choice who, when he was invited by Christ, were called by Jesus, left everything of the young and the autonomy of more generous love do not be afraid. was unable to accept but remained Take courage, Christ is calling you promptly to become fishers of men scholastic disciples, and in the com- with his possessions and his sadness (Mt 4:18-22). prehensiveness of its educational pro- and the world awaits you! Remember gram, a Catholic school must always take account of the needs and expectations of the ecclesial com- The Criterion. November 25.1988 Indianapolis, Indiana munity, among which and in first place are vocations to the priesthood and the religious life. 6. My thoughts also reach out to parents who entrust their children to Catholic schools for their education. I invite them always to base their choice on motives of faith. This serves not only cultural and formative f© fig ends but above all the needs of a Christian life. I exhort them to be- come ever more active and responsible within the educative community of a Catholic school. May they know how to make their effective contribution so Adopt a needy parish in Haiti that 13ie school will fulfill its purpose of giving a whole education, human I am writing to you to tell you a word or two The adopting parish takes up a collection and Christian. May they know how to help their children grow in the faith, about a project to help impoverished once a month. Every cent goes - -no respecting and supporting their Catholic parishes in Haiti and throughout overhead. The pastor knows how to get the choices, especially when these are in- the Third World. best use of the funds and gives regular spired by the radical generosity of the Twenty-one years ago my wife Alice and I reports. Gospel. May they not forget that their went to Haiti to find a project for our family of If any parishes are interested in this project children's happiness is tied up with their reply to the intimate call of the 14 children. We found it and have made 51 please contact me. Lord. And they will remember that a trips. We have tried different ways to help, son or daughter given to the Lord is but in December 1977 we found the best Harry Hosey not lost but is gained both for the way. 2039 Lakeshore Dr. church and for the individual's fami- Since then 205 parishes in the U.S. and Old Hickory, Term. 37138 ly. Canada have adopted parishes in Haiti, 7. I turn now to the young people who attend our Catholic schools and Mexico, Peru, Brazil, the Philippines, who have great choices to make. Guatemala and the Dominican Republic. • You who have the possibility and good fortune of growing up in a Adoption is a love relationship. Adoption Catholic school are very privileged. by a parish in the Third World is likewise a The church invests precious pastoral "love affair" that grows and grows. energy in your schools, and for this Visitations are made by pastors and very reason has need of your parishioners. Loving concern is developed. collaboration. Enrich your minds The needs of the adopted parish become through critical study and deepen your understanding of the various your needs. disciplines. This will give strength to Pastors irithe Third World parishes vyour faith and enable you to be more seldom get $10 a week. I counted one effective Christian witnesses in the collection-45 cents. Yet parishes there are world. Learn from your schools the large-35,000 to 50,000 and more. integration of faith and culture, which is often difficult to achieve in a social ^ Whatever you do environment which is not always penetrated by Christian values. Above To the least of my people all, learn how to realize a constructive synthesis between faith and life. That you do unto me. You will find in your schools many St. Matthew 25-45 proposals about what to do with your life, certainly more than elsewhere. In your generosity do not ignore these Thank You For Placing This Vote In The Collection Basket proposals but let them take root in fertile ground so that they will bear healthy fruit. Open yourselves to Do You Dare To Get Involved? prayer and to the Word which If You Do- Contact: nourishes the* faith; train yourselves in Harry Hosey the exercise of charity; cooperate in 3039 Lakeshore Drive serving others, especially those who Vou are invited to visit your Old Hickory, TN 37138 are "last." Be witnesses to Christ adopted Parish in Haiti. among other young people of your •S (615)847-5022 own age. In this way give vigor to Seeing is believing. Vou are You Too Can Adopt --A Family In Haiti your Uves as believers, secure in com- an fipostle of Jesus Christ. Even A School -- A Parish --A Community

Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, April 14,1989 / PAGE 5 National Pope hits radicalism in U.S. religious stances the apostolate or ministry seems Women Religious, a focal point of these "are distinct from" the LCWR National Catholic News Service to have eclipsed the other values." complaints by more conservative and the parallel men's group, the Con- WASHINGTON — In a letter to the He called for an end to the women's orders, as the official ference of Major Superiors of Men. U.S. bishops, Pope John Paul II mixed "polarization" among women organization established by the Holy Pope John Paul also criticized U.S. words of praise for U.S. religious with religious, urging them to "speak to one See to coordinate relations with the religious for inadequate structures and sharp criticisms of "radical feminism another" and "remove the causes of Vatican and the National Conference exercise of authority within some and polarization" and other aspects of their division." of Catholic Bishops. orders. religious life in the U.S. At the same time he reaffirmed the Other associations of religious can He acknowledged that "a rigid and in the letter, released last month, the status of the Leadership Conference of legitimately be formed, he said, but autocratic style of government" some- pope blamed the lack of new vocations times found in the past had to be cor- partly on a failure of religious to live up rected, but said this could not be done to their calling and identity. "by destroying authority." "A continual state of flux... an Abp.:Letter supportive excessive self-absorption and introspec- "The substitution of a management tion, an overemphasis on the needs of National Catholic News Service model of authority for a government the members as opposed to the needs of WASHINGTON — Pope John Paul II's letter to U.S. bishops on religious life model is not the answer," he said. He God's people are often stumbling is "very balanced and mild" and "very supportive of the religious," Archbishop warned against "a loss of perso—'l blocks" to potential vocations, he said. John R. Quinn of San Francisco said. authority or an unwillingness to use The 11-page letter reflected on the The letter was a papal summation of and reflection on a Vatican-mandated Lack of authority in religious life, he results of a study of religious life begun study of U.S. religious life begun by the bishops in 1983. said, "leads to a self-djrection and by the U.S. bishops in 1983 under a Archbishop Quinn, who headed the papal commission that guided the study, autonomy which are incompatible with special papal commission headed by said he was "dismayed" at what he considered "negative" news reporting on the being identified with Jesus, who came Archbishop John R. Quinn of San .letter. ,« to do the will of^he Father." Francisco. In his comments on feminism, the Pope John Paul stressed the primacy He said "those negative elements" of U.S. religious life cited in the papal letter pope said: "I concur with you in sup- of consecrated life and community life "were expressed also by religious" in their dialogues with bishops during the study porting and promoting the rights and for religious, warning that "in many in- and were contained in the commission's final report to the pope. dignity of women... However, a radical feminism which seeks the rights-of women by attacking and denying fundamental, clear and constant moral teaching does not reflect or promote the full reality and true dignity of women." He urged the bishops to continue meeting and talking with religious in their dioceses, as they have been doing under the guidance of the Quinn com- mission. "In your role as bishops you have the responsibility to teach all your peo- ple, including men and women religious," he said. "Related to that teaching office is the need and obliga- tion to present a sound theological exposition of religious life." In their local and national discus- sions with religious and among them- selves regarding religious life, the U.S. bishops addressed a number of tensions "ADOPT A PARISH PROGRAM" facing men and women religious today. These included tensions over the relationship between community life Is A Parish to Parish Endeavor and apostolates, especially in orders founded for apostolic purposes, and P.O. Box 111* Old Hickory, Tennessee 37138 over different approaches to authority and government in orders./ The pope said that "some of the ten- The Catholic Church in Haiti is suffering extreme poverty. sions cited... can be dispelled by a clear and unambiguous theology of the Church." • 90% of a 6.000,000 population are baptized Catholics. He urged the bishops to "promote a clear understanding" of the relation- ship between religious and the local • 85% are illiterate with education needed. bishop and the role of religious in the local Church by meeting regularly with religious superiors in their dioceses for • Parishes average 30,000 members. "a more effective and coordinated planning for mission." He especially urged attention to the • Sunday collections average less than $10 community life of religious. "Community life is at the heart of religious life; it is a distinguishing feature of this type of consecrated life," Your parish is invited to adopt a parish in Haiti. he wrote. "Religious life is vowed life lived in community. Religious are call- No Overhead! • Every cent goes! ed to be an exemplary community within the community of the Church Adoption is real - You can visit your adopted Parish- The holiness of religious is inexorab^ bound to the full living of their com- The Haitian Pastor will visit your Parish. munity life." He said he shared a concern of Accountability...every January and July. bishops about "a growing seculariza- tion in religious life." "Religious are not merely profes- sional persons who assist in the work of Proposed: No certain amount asked, only a second the Church," he said. "They are at the heart of the mystery of the Church; collection once a month, or special Haiti envelopes. they belong inseparably to her life and holiness. They are called to a radical living of the baptismal commitment Place Your Vote in the Collection Basket. common to all." Q Yes, Adopt a Parish in Haiti. The pope described religious as "called to be a sign of contradiction, a Your Parish: __ ' witness of counterculture in a world Name: • • ' which so often seeks self-gratification and fulfillment, which alienates the Address: poor and the powerless, which is in- "Adopt A Parish Program" tolerant and hostile to minorities, which is noisy and strident and P.O.Box ill « Old Hickory, Tennessee 37138 frenetic." PAGE 6 / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, April 14,1989 The Voice Miami, Fl. April 15, I989 Page 7 Political action Helping Corpus Christ parishioners build pride, gain in evangelization, pastor says By Ana Rodriguez-Soto Chief Correspondent junked cars also have been high priorities Religion and politics don't mix, says 'We can't remain at a faith that for the 12 Dade County churches—five of an ancient maxim. But don't tell that to just distributes sacraments...white them Catholic—that currently are mem- the people of Corpus Christi parish in bers of PACT. Miami. all around us we see robberies, (The other Catholic churches are St. There, religion and politics are blend- murders, drug sales,' Mary Cathedral, St. James, St, Vincent de ing zuite nicely. In fact, the inner-city Paul, and St. Patrick's on Miami Beach. parish has turned political action into a PACT 'is the rising up of a people Immaculate Conception in Hialeah is ex- tool of evangelization. who are tired already. No more. pected to join soon.) That tool is PACT, People Acting for "PACT has given us a social Community Togethat While the or- We're going tomake this neighbor- conscience,"explains Father Menende&jggfe ganization cannot elm credit for the hood as respectable as southwest who serves as treasure of the countywide revival that has taken place at Corpus Miami, Coconut Grove, Brickell Av.' coalition. "We can't remain at a faith that Christi during the past year, it obviously just distributes sacraments and celebrates is one of many projects that have had a -Fr. Jose Luis Menendez liturgies while all around us we see robber- significant impact. ies, murders, drug sales." A year ago, says Gregorio Velez , "This neighborhood gets worse and permanent deacon at the parish, "there worse and worse each day. People are was empty space all over the church. almost afraid to live here. They are Now, if you go to the main Mass, there is PACT also helping ashamed,"headds. PACT "is the rising up practically no place to sit." of a people who are tired already. No "I notice more brotherhood, more more." understanding, a closeness among Cathedral leadership From now on, "we're going to stand up Mass-goers,"adds Nelia Rodriguez , a By Ana Rodriguez-Soto and fight for our neighborhood. We're parishioner for 20 years. Chief Correspondent going to make this neighborhood as good Father Luis Menendez, Corpus Membership in PACT has been a tool of evangelization not only at Corpus and respectable as southwest Miami, Christi's pastor, says it is too early to Christi parish in Miami, but also at its neighbor, St. Mary Cathedral. Coconut Grove, Brickell Avenue." gauge PACT'S impact on church-going "It just raised up a whole different set of leadership," says Father Gerard La- and participation, but he is convinced as And, Father Menendez stresses, "PACT a "pre-evangelization"tool, "PACT is Cerra, rector of the cathedral and president of doesn't beg. PACT doesn't ask for help. very good." Dade County's PACT coaltion, People Acting PACT only asks for the same rights all for Community Together. citziens have." "To the people who regularly come to As a result of its involvement with PACT, the "We're a poor community and we don't Corpus Christi, it has given a sense that parish has been moving " faster than I even like to demand our rights,"agrees Deacon they must do something for this neigh- hoped " toward the formation of a pastoral Velez , who directs the PACT group at borhood. And to those who still haven't advisory council," Father LaCerra said. Corpus Christi. But "we have a right to be come to Corpus Christi, it has given And the Advent liturgies*" style and tone " treated equally," them a vision that the Church does care for their problems." were set by the parish PACT committee, who Just like the residents of Kendall or selected the theme "if you want peace, work for Brickell, adds this soft-spoken Puerto The fledgling organization, founded justice." Each week, parishioners were given Rician, the people who live around Corpus just last year, is a grass-roots coalition of concrete suggestions for cleaning up their Christi parish "also pay taxes." low and moderate-income churches that neighborhood, something Father LaCerra calls seek to improve their neighborhoods. That message made an impression "practical love." among the parish's neighbors, Catholics After canvassing the neighbors, often Fr. LaCerra door-to-door, each church's PACT "We are charged with sort of cleaning an area and non-Catholics, as more than 350 committee selects a project and goes to for Christ's kingdom," he explains." It's simply translating into action what showed up for the local PACT'S first work lobbying the appropriate officials, needs to be done." meeting with city officials last March 8. usually city or county agencies. PACT membership also has resulted in " a lot of people "returning to the Months earlier, parish representatives had made 150 visits and conducted 11 In drug-infested Miami, those proj- pratice of their faith, said Father LaCerra. They "were just delighted that the house meetings in the neighborhood, an ects have ranged from demolishing Church cared enough to reach out to them and then put itself on the line." area bounded by NW 32 Ave. on the west, abandoned buildings that are used by In St. Mary's case, that has meant enduring harassment and vandalism. Biscayne Bay on the east, and NW 54 to 20 crack addicts to installing more Someone set a fire in the rectory. Junked cars were dumped on the church Sts. on the north and south. streetlights in unsafe corners. Cleaning lawn. up illegal trash heaps and removing Father LaCerra prefers to view those events as evidence of success. " You realize you are having an impact because people are trying to retaliate." (Continued on Page 20) New Haitian mission dedicated in Broward "K6 m'kontan, m'apjwi 14 mwen tande Masses for area Haitian Catholics were An n' al lakay Granmet nou an held on Sunday nights at St. Clement Men rri deja rive, men pye m' kanpe Church in Wilton Manors. Devan potay Jerizale'm..." "You may not speak Creole, but we all *> speak one language, and that's the lan- The words came from the 122nd Psalm. guage of love," Father Thomas Wenski, director of the Haitian Ministry for the -t "I was glad when they said to me, Archdiocese of Miami and homilist for the 'Let us go to the Lord's house.' Mass, told the overflow crowd that her- And now we are here, alded the official opening of the mission. standing inside the gates of Jerusalem." Speaking in Creole, to the obvious de- light of the faithful, Archbishop McCarthy Even to those who spoke no Creole, one gave the greeting and conducted the dedi- could see from the wonderment in the eyes cation ceremony. Joining him on the altar of the many children and the look of pride was Father Patrick McDonnell, pastor of from parishioners, that the outdoor Mass St. Clement parish and vicar for the clergy with Archbishop Edward McCarthy repre- for the archdiocese. sented a special moment to those at Divine Mercy Haitian Catholic Mission in Fort Divine Mercy is the archdiocese's Lauderdale. second mission in Broward. The first in the The Psalm was part of the dedication county was St. Joseph Mission, on Ham- liturgy, helped show the pleasure the edi- mondville Road in Pompano Beach. In fice brings to the Catholic Haitian commu- Dade, the archdiocese operates the Pierre nity in the Central Broward area. The Toussaint Haitian Catholic Center, the mission, on Powerline Road just north of Notre Dame d' Haiti Mission (with English Sunrise Boulevard, is housed in a former school and day care/neighborhood center), Mormon church. Before acquiring the the Haitian Ministry at St. Mary Cathedral mission building about a month ago, and a Haitian Ministry in South Dade. Archbishop McCarthy blesses Divine Mercy Mission in Ft. Lauderdale. Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, April 14,1989 / PAGE 7 Local 19 Priests, Religious Diamond celebrate jubilees IJubilarians minican Congregation of Adrian, Michi- The following priests and Reli- gan. Sister Phillips graduated with a gious mark the diamond, golden or bachelor's degree from Siena Heights silver anniversary of their vows College in Adrian, received a master's Father Father Sfster during a Mass celebrated 11 a.m. on degree in music from Columbia Univer- Mueller, SM Edmund L. CldUdid Saturday, April 15 at St. John Vian- sity in New York. She also has additional Rhodes, SM ,Zefter» OSF ney Seminary chapel. studies in music from the University of Michigan. Sister Phillips taught music at DIAMOND JUBILARIANS St. Ambrose High School in Detroit, was Father John F. Mueller professor of music at Siena Heights Col- Raised in Cleveland, Father Mueller lege and Barry University, where she Golden joined the Society of Mary in Dayton, Ohio served as head of the music department for (Jubilarians and made his first profession of vows on several years. Later in her career, she re- Aug. 15, 1929. He received a bachelor's ceived certificates in Clinical Pastoral degree from the University of Dayton and Education at University Hospital in Ann taught for six years in various high schools. Arbor, Mich., and subsequently organized In 1938, he was sent to the University of the Downtown Center for the elderly lo- Fribourg in Switzerland to prepare for the cated at Gesu Church in Miami, where she Sfster sister Sister priesthood. After ordination, he returned to has been director for the past 15 years. Mary Jutia- Gertrudis finish his studies at Catholic University of Sister Mary Julia O'Donnell RSM PfeBter, SO Philips, OP America, earning a licentiate in sacred the- A native of Philadelphia, Sister ology. He taught for five years at Colegio O'Donnell attended Merion Mercy Acad- Ponceiio in Puerto Rico. After obtaining a emy in Merion, Pa. She entered the Sisters doctorate in education at Columbia Univer- of Mercy in Merion in 1936. From 1939 to sity in New York, Father Mueller returned 1948, she taught at Merion Mercy Acad- Silver to Puerto Rico as superintendent of Catholic emy and received her bachelor's and schools from 1953 to 1969, where he also master's degrees from Villanova Univer- IJubilarians served as president of Catholic University sity. She taught in several elementary and of Puerto Rico for four years. From 1973 to high schools in Pennsylvania and later, 1983 he was associate pastor and principal after receiving a master's degree in library at St. John's parish in Albion, Mich. Since science, served as librarian in several high then, he has served as chaplain in various schools in the Archdiocese of Philadel- Brother Brother John Sister communities of retired Religious in Ohio phia. Sister O'Donnell's first assignment Harold wise, SM Brouillard, and Arizona and now in Hollywood. in Florida was at Immaculata-LaSalle Stocktey, SJ EHM Father Edmund L. Rhodes High School in Miami as a teacher and Father Rhodes was bom July 19,1910 in moderator of the yearbook and the Na- Suffield, Ohio. He professed temporary tional Honor Society. Later she was librar- vows in the Society of Mary (Marianists) on ian of St. John the Apostle School in Hi- Aug. 15,1929 and perpetual vows on Aug. aleah. From 1979 to 1984, she was head 15, 1932. He taught one year in grade librarian at St. John Vianney College school, eight years in high schools and 38 Seminary in Miami. Sister O'Donnell now years at the University of Dayton. is active in the pastoral care department at From 1984-88, Father Rhodes was asso- Mercy Hospital in Miami. ciate pastor at St. Aloysius Church, Cleve- Sister Gertrudis Pfeiffer land. In July 1988 he began hospital minis- Sister Pfeiffer was born in Bergkamen, try at Memorial Hospital in Hollywood. He Germany and immigrated to the United Sfster Sister Sister also assists at Nativity Church in Holly- States in 1925. The family settled in Cin- Kathryn Mercedes mty ciare Bathaia wood. cinnati, where she graduated from Notre Donze, IHM Geracfc, FSP Sister Claudia Zeller Dame , Academy and attended Xavier Csrr&ler^, MM Donnelly, RSM Born in Mansfield, Ohio, Sister Zeller University for a year before entering the attended St. Peter's elementary school in Sisters of Charity there. After profession Mansfield and SL Francis Academy in of first vows, she studied nursing at St. Joliet, 111. She made her first religious pro- Joseph Hospital in Mt. Clemens, Mich, fession in the Congregation of the Sisters of and was later graduated from the college of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate on Aug. 12, Mt. St. Joseph-on-the-Ohio. Sister Pfeif- 1929. She has taught on the elementary, fer has served as a nursing supervisor, high school and college levels. Sister Zeller instructor and director of practical nursing earned a bachelor's degree in classical lan- schools in Colorado, New Mexico and guages from Chicago's DePaul University, Ohio. She cared for her parents for two her master's and doctorate in mathematics years and also engaged in pastoral minis- Sister Ruih\ Sfster -Anthony Sister Sharon from the University of Michigan. She was try. She now is on the staff at St. Ambrose iPher*0 Maureen O'NetJ, OSF chairman of mathematics and physics at the Church in Deerfield Beach. SSND Ne&Jan, (HM College of St. Francis for more than 25 Brother Harold Stockley years and served as academic dean for 16 Brother Stockley entered the Jesuit years. In 1978, she was awarded the title of order at St. Stanislaus Seminary, Floris- Professor Emeritus. Sister Zeller served as sant, Mo., on Feb. 2, 1939. He was as- executive director of the Leadership Con- signed to Campion Jesuit High School in ference of Major Superiors for two years Prairie Du Chien, Wis., in 1944, where he and consultant in the higher education de- spent the next 27 years. In 1971, he started partment of the National Catholic Educa- in health care ministry, working in the tion Association for a year. Since 1977 she nursing field before becoming a pastoral has been a full-time faculty member at associate in pastoral care. His training for Cardinal Gibbons High School, Fort Lau- pastoral ministry was done at St. Joseph's derdale. Hospital, an affiliate of Creighton Univer- Sister Sister Rosa Sister Ann GOLDEN JUBILARIANS sity in Omaha, Neb. Since then, he has Isabel Monique Helen Sister Maura Phillips served in hospitals in Nebraska, California Odoflo, $1\J Pefia, OP Sister Phillips is a member of the Do- (Continued on Page 9)

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PAGE 8 / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, April 14,1989 19 priests, Religious celebrate jubilees Pennsylvania staffed by her congregation and in various (Continued from page 8) from Carlow College in Pittsburgh and has done graduate work at Slippery Rock State College and Barry University. day care centers. She has taught in elementary schools in and Missouri before coming to Miami. Before joining the She has served in community-sponsored schools in the Maryland and since 1986, she has been teaching at Blessed pastoral care department at Bon Secours-Villa Maria Pittsburgh and Greensburg dioceses and has served as Trinity School in Miami Springs. Nursing Center, he was on the pastoral care staff of St. teacher and principal at Holy Trinity elementary school in Sister Anthony Maureen Neelan John's Regional Medical Center in Springfield, Mo. Ligonier.Pa. Since 1978,shehasbeendirectorofreligious Sister Neelan was born in Pittsburgh but has lived most Brother John Wise education at St. Thomas the Apostle parish in Miami. of her life in Miami, having attended Gesu School and A native of Baltimore, Brother Wise spent his years of Within the archdiocese, she has served as secretary of the Notre Dame Academy. As a member of the Sisters, Ser- formation in Beacon, N.Y. and Dayton, Ohio, where he Sisters Council for three years and a member of the Synod vants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, she has taught in made his first profession of vows on the feast of the Survey Committee. She has been actively involved with Pennsylvania andFlorida. She now teaches English at Our Assumption in 1939. Over the years he was assigned to the religious education office of the archdiocese and Lady of Lourdes Academy. schools in Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, Puerto Rico, Cincinnati served on the Catechetical Board. Sister Donnelly now Sister Sharon O'Neil and Dayton, where he served in various capacities as serves as a core group member to maintain and extend the Sister O'Neil entered the congregation of Franciscan teacher, counselor, principal and prefect. Since 1979, development and networking of Centering Prayer and its SistersofAlleganyonSept.8,1963.Followinginthespirit other Wise has been a teacher and guidance counselor leadership in the Miami area. of St. Francis, she has lived the evangelical life in commu- „ Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School. Sister Kathryn Donze nity and served the church and congregation in various SILVER JUBILARIANS Sister Donze was born and raised in Philadelphia. As a ministries. They have included medical technology, retreat Sister Catnille Brouillard member of Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of direction, spiritual direction and parish work. She now is A native of Lowell, Mass., Sister Brouillard entered the Mary, she has taught in the dioceses of Philadelphia, a chaplain at St. Francis Hospital, Miami Beach. Congregation of Grey Nuns of Ottawa in 1963. For 12 Allentown and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania; Camden, Sister Maria Isabel Ordofio years, she taught in elementary schools. In 1978, she New Jersey and the Archdiocese of Miami. Sister Donze Born in Oriente, Cuba, Sister Ordofio graduated from transferred to the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate now is assistant principal for student personnel and a high school at the ColegioTeresiano in Havana. After three Heart of Mary in Monroe, Mich. After working in pastoral biology teacher at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy. years of engineering studies at the University of Miami, ministry in Monroe, Sister Brouillard obtained a social Sister Barbara Gerace she entered the novitiate of the Society of St. Teresa of work degree in Detroit and prepared for ministry with Sister Gerace is the daughter of Vincent and Mildred Jesus in September 1964 in Tortosa, Spain. Sister Ordofio Haitian refugees. Since 1984, she has been working at Gerace of ProspectPark, Pa. She entered the Congregation received her bachelor's degree in mathematics at Our Lady Haitian Catholic centers in Broward County. of the Daughters of St. Paul in 1959. She made her first of the Lakes University in San Antonio, Texas and a degree Sister Mercedes Carraiero profession of vows in 1964. For the past 30 years she has in spirituality from the Teresianum in Rome. Sheis the His- A native of Cuba, Sister Carralcro answered her call to served the church through the apostolate of the media of panic youth ministry coordinator for the archdiocese. religious life by entering the Sisters of the Immaculate social communication in Boston, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Sister Rosa Monique Pena Heart of Mary (Misioncras Corazon de Maria) in Spain in Cleveland, San Diego, San Francisco, Bridgeport and now Sister Pefia is a "Dominican Dominican," born in the 1961. S he made her first profession of vows in 1964. From is stationed in Miami. Dominican Republic and a member of the Adrian Domini- 1964 to 1974 she worked in schools of her congregation in Sister Ruth Loretta McPherson can Congregation since 1963. She has ministered to chil- the cities of Gerona and Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain. Sister McPherson was born in Philadelphia and in dren, youth and adults in the United States and the Car- Sister Carraiero came to Florida in 1974 and worked with September 1959 she entered the aspiranture of the School ribean. Teaching is her first love; religion is her favorite immigrants at St. Margaret Church in Clewiston and from Sisters of Notre Dame in Baltimore and pronounced her subject. She frequently can be found vehemently advocat- there served in LaBclle and Moore Haven. In 1983, she first vows on July 25,1964. She received her bachelor's ing for more meaningful and involved religious education was assigned to St. Agatha parish, where she now teaches. degree in religious studies at the College of Notre Dame in programs. "Growing up today is very difficult We need to Sister Mary Clare Donnelly Maryland. For six years, she ministered to the aged and prepare our youth to respond to the values of this world Sister Donnelly joined the Sisters of Mercy of Pitts- infirm members of the congregation. She also has worked with solid Christian principles and behavior," she tells burgh on Sept.7,1964. She received her bachelor's degree with young children in the orphanage of St. Vincent in (Continued on page 10 )

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PAGE 10 / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE /Friday, April 14,1989 Reach to oppressed, priest challenges laity the second level of evil, the "immediate, 'Jesus told us to crawl to the apparent" sins — for example, prostitu- edge, to make sure we visited tion, crime, drug addiction, abortion. the imprisoned and fed the "You can just hale hate (those who hungry...not to help them but commit those sins) and say they're bad people,"Falhcr Rohr said. "Oryoucansay, to ourselves be converted' why do they do the things they do?" —Fr. Richard Rohr Why is "the unaskable question," he to Lay Ministry conference V said. But Christians must start asking it. For only then will they come face to face By Ana Rodriguez-Soto with what Pope John Paul II calls "struc- Chief Correspondent tural sin" or "institutionalized evil," the The Son of God didn't come down from first level of the spiral, "evil in disguise." heaven to free the oppressed, says Father "This is the main sin that the Bible is lichardRohr. Hecame down from heaven talking about," Father Rohr said. "This to free the oppprcssors. real evil foundation where reality is Who arc the oppressors? "Anybody who wrongly named and wrongly defined and is self-assured and maintaining that self- some people are given thepowerandgiven assurance," the Franciscan priest told close the dignity and others are not given die .t»300 participants at this year's Lay Min- power and not given the dignity." istry conference, held over the weekend at "The way moral evil gets control of this St. Thomas University. world is it has to disguise itself as In a powerful, challenging talk, Father good,"Father Rohr added. "What the sys- Rohr, preacher, retreat master and director tem wants you to do is keep pointing to the of a "school for prophets "in Albaquerque, that leads inevitably lo "social conclu- through to you," Father Rohr asked. second level." New Mexico, urged his listeners to "crawl sions." "As long we have a spirituality of ambi- B ut "the job of the prophet is to stand and lo the edge, crawl to the bottom" and "be He used the image of a pyramid to con- tion, of overachievement, of making our- just keep pointing to the first level. Say converted." vey the skewed, ami-Gospel reality of the selves holy and making ourselves superior, 'demon, show yourself.' And I promise He challenged his "nice middle world today—a few at the top with wealth we're not going to understand Christ." you the world will hate you." class"audicncc to "face our own demons" and privilege gained at the expense of While white males arc the privileged "Enter into a solid relationship with one and "enter into a sol id relationship with one many others' suffering. class of the western world, Father Rohr victimized or oppressed person and walk victimized or oppressed person." "What God does is break into history added* no group is excluded from creating with them through the system," Father "Jesus told us to crawl to the edge, to always on the side of the ones on the its own pyramid of privilege: not the Rohr suggested. "Then you will start make sure we visited the imprisoned and bottom," Father Rohr said. B ul at the same church, not government, not even those at understanding the nature of this institu- fed the hungry," Father Rohr said. "The time, "Jesus is saying the most oppressed the bottom. tionalized sin. The lie of the world. The reason Jesus told us we have to go there"is people, the most unfree people, the most "Whatever group it is we ail want to evil of the world." not to help them but to ourselves be con- victimized people are the people at the top. maintain our own prejudicial world views. "Plant yourselves in new circum- verted." They simply can't hear very much reality And there are lies in every one of them, stances," he continued. If you are attached Father Rohr's two-part talk, in keeping or very much truth." every system. A bunch of lies about the to money, go work with the homeless; if with the theme of the conference, focused "The issue is, can you interpret the word nature of reality." you can't deal with homosexuality, go on peace and justice and ways of making of God from the position of poverty and These lies are "evil in disguise,"Father work with AIDS patients; if you demand them real in the world. surrender, where you're not trying to pro- Rohr said, citing a three-tiered spiral of that everyone pull his own weight, spent Peace and justice begin with an "inner tect dogmas and privileges; (where you're) evil. some time with the elderly journey," a personal conversion, he said, simply trying to let the word of God get It is easy for people to point the finger at (Continued on page 14)

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By Cynthia Thuma Philip Lawler, editor of The Pilot, -••••• s ' •' ^•'^•^Ov.^^VV^;.^ Voice News Editor weekly newspaper of the Archdiocese Operation Rescue's Spring Break of Boston, was among 240 persons ar- "i I •'•••• ^'^ "•^"V'^ J •"• demonstrations brought the issue of rested at a rescue in Brookline, Mass, - > abortion back into prominence in demonstration in March. New York •*' rt • y«\f-; —* :•••• '. • • South Florida by splashing images in Giants player Mark Bavaro was ar- the local media of men and women rested in ademonstration in New York being hauled off to jail for their be- last May and was later honored for his liefs. •pro-life activities by the Diocese of On March 31, after announcing Rockville Centre, N.Y. they would pick a Broward site for a Many mainstream pro-life groups demonstration, Operation Rescue laud Operation Rescue for keeping the protesters went north to Boca Raton issue before the public, but don't share fora sit-in at the doors to the office of the group's willingness to break laws Dr. Robert M. Livingston. After to make its point more than an hour of watching the "Whether or not one agrees with all protesters sing hymns and pray, po- the tactics, this group certainly has lice officers told the group they had brought the tragic crime of abortion to leave when office employees into full focus," said Archbishop wanted to enter the building. The Roger Mahony of Los Angeles after protesters refused to move and police Operation Rescue's prc-Easter Holy moved in to make 84 arrests. The Week of Rescue culminated in the group's leader, Randall Terry, 29, arrest of 1,100 protesters: r+scue. Beiow, was among those arrested. pro-abort tort "I have to admire them; they are demonstrators A day later, a larger group pick- raising the awareness of people we eted and sat in at the Medical Center left their haven't been able to reach," said Joan behind of Dadeland in Kendall. There, 137 Crown, associate director of the Arch- protesters were arrested and taken diocese of Miami's Respect Life into custody by Metro-Dade officers. Ministry. At the Boca Raton demonstration, Lillian Police, of Ocala, prayed and "But wouldn't it be better to be out offered support to those who pre- there and be visible for three hours on pared for arrest. She said she and her the other side of the street than getting husband Ralph also had taken part in arrested after an hour on the other?" rescues in Tallahassee, Orlando and Down Palmetto Park Road, two St. Petersburg. She said she had been blocks from the site of the the Boca arrested twice. " Raton sit-in, Carole Operation Walters, executive di- Rescue's greatest 'God'S law IS rector of the TLC contributiovUUU tl/UllUXnI haHelsd g^ a §_ _ «^ Clinic said she won- been to keep the nigher wan any ders if women issue of abortion in man's IdW. troubled by front of the public, , , problem preg- she said. / have to answer nancies are get- "I believe it's tQ Qod> ting mixed mes- been hidden, put in sages. the closet and it's a "Our mis- tragedy," she said. Lilian Police sion is to help "Perhaps very soon women in a cri- we can do some- sis pregnancy," thing about this in America." she said. "Our work is somewhat in Police said the rescue and can- conflict with standing in front of dlelight procession in Tallahassee abortionists' doors. helped change her level of "We're on the passionate, un- commitment from pro-life advo- derstanding end of the non-abor- cate to activist. tion issue, but I see the frustrations "That was the rescue that on their side of the issue. I can changed my life," she said. "They name baby after baby after baby had a funeral for 782 babies that that we've been able to save, but were pulled out of a dumpslcr." against the 4,000 or so abortions There also were emotionally that are performed every day, the overpowering funerals for three number we save arc a small issue. fetuses aborted during the 21st "Some day, maybe God will say to me Boca Raton demonstrators lock arms to show solidarity week of development. The 'Carole, it's time to get more vocal.' Right Below, Metro-Dade officers used stretchers to remove corpses of the fetuses, dismem- now, that's not my calling?' Operation Rescue supporters after their arrest in Kendall bered during the abortion, were The TLC Clinic is run by volunteers reassembled in their liny coffins. from 14 churches in Boca Raton, some "That did it for me," said Po- Catholic churches among them, Walters lice. "I'm an emergency room said. The clinic has been in operation for six nurse at the state's third-largest years, offering alternatives to abortion. hospital and I see all kinds of things, but the insanity of what I "I compare it, as many people do, to the saw there brought such a moment civil rights movement," Walters said. "And of realization. like the people back then, if I was waiting "God's law is higher than any and waiting for change, maybe I'd be jump- man's law," she said. "I have to ing around, too." answer to God. We can't be The day after the Kendall rally, the afraid." Archdiocese of Miami and Florida's eight As.countcrprotcslers chanted dioceses celebrated their 1 lth annual Pro- "Pro-life? That's a lie; you don't Life Pilgrimage Mass. The archdiocese's care if women die" across the Mass was held at Nativity Church in Holly- street from them, Yolanda and wood. Auxiliary Bishop Aguslin Roman Raul Salazar brought their two was the principal celebrant and Father young children to the Kendall Thomas Honold, director of the Respect rescue to lend their support. Life Ministry, was homilist. "I'm here to pray," said Yo- Respect Life's message, he told the landa Salazar, a member of the packed church, is best delivered with com- Southwest Community Church. passion, not in a strident tone. "There's a time when it's just to break a law to establish a higher "We tell the women the life they have law." inside of them is beautiful, perfect, distinct Operation Rescue appeals most and deserves to live," Father Honold said. to Fundamental ist Protestants, but "We tell them we'll walk with them every sonic Catholics also have aligned step of the way. We offer reconciliation; we themselves with the Binghamp- offer peace. We believe that life is most Voice photos/Cynthia Thuma ton, N.Y.-bascd group. Recently, important;" PAGE 12 / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, April 14,1989 Our man in D.C. S. Florida priest runs the U.S. Bishops public policy office By Prent Browning conference took before Congress." shared with Mr. Bennett, the drug czar," Fr. Lynch said. Voice staff writer "Its ultimate benefit will be long term. But a lot of The Bush administration and the Catholic conference issues raised in the Pastoral such as the right to adequate share many of the same priorities, he said, including the On Monday Fr. Robert Lynch attended a reception at housing have helped us make significant interventions need for more day care facilities, affordable housing, and the White House. On Thursday of the same week he was before Congress that has led to better legislation." ways of restoring remedial services to disadvantaged in Miami preparing to assist at Mass and hear confessions. On March 20 the General Secretary attended a White youth in Catholic schools. Such arc the two Jives of the South Florida priest- House reception for six U.S. cardinals, Vatican Secretary In addition, Fr. Lynch has some ideas of his own that administrator whose ability to "get things done" has put of State, Cardinal Agosfino Casaroli, and prominent he'd like to propose to the right committees. him in the forefront of Catholic leadership in this country. "One of the ideas that I've been kicking around, and Formerly a rector of St. John Vianney College in I have no authority to do something like Miami, Fr. Lynch was elected General Secretary of Fr. Robert Lynch would this on my own, is a pastoral letter di- the National Conference of Catholic Bishops and the rected to youth which would use the U.S. Catholic Conference in November. He is a like to see "a pastoral consultation process that's been used familiar face in South Florida which he visits about letter directed to youth on the one on women and the economy half a dozen times a year. which would use the con- and on war and peace with adults, and "I have good priest friends here and a number of bring kids together to help write the lay friends and I don't get to see them as often as I sultation process that's draft and react to a pastoral letter." like," he said during a recent visit. been used on the one on Such projects will have to wait for After directing several prominent NCCB women and the economy the future. For the moment, only about committees in the early 1970's Fr. Lynch was or- and on war and peace nine weeks on the job, he has yet to dained a priest of the Miami Archdiocese in 1978. He replace himself in the position of asso- coordinated the 1979 pope's visit to the United States with adults, and bring ciate secretary and is working at night to (he later coordinated the Pope's 1987 visit) and then kids together to help stay caught up. relumed to Miami as rector. In 1984 he was named the write the draft' Probably the most difficult part of Associate General Secretary of the NCCB-USCC. the job, he said, is making personnel As General Secretary he is in charge of seeing decisions. that a policy is implemented after it has been accepted by Catholic lay people. "I think they're particularly difficult for a priest to the U.S. bishops. He oversees a $30 million annual budget "The President circulated among us and his wife make, because not only is the person's professional life at and a total of 400 employees at the Washington offices. showed us the living quarters on the second floor." risk but also you're worried about their faith life as well." The NCCB deals solely with church matters such as He had the opportunity to discuss several matters with Another problem is trying to discern the shifting mattersof liturgy, the training of future priests or ecumeni- John Sununu, White House Chief of Staff. desires of the bishops. cal projects. The USCC is a civil entity, created as the "I'm very interested in seeing our church become "One-third of our governing board changes each year result of U.S. tax laws reflecting the separation of church more active in the drug question. I don't think we've done so what was acceptable to last year's governing board may and state (in other countries there are only single confer- enough. Obviously there is sympathy in the Bush admini- not be acceptable to this year's governing board. So you ences) . stration for a major initiative on drugs and I hope that our have to constantly try to keep your mind not just on the The USCC handles matters that involve public policy conference and the government will soon be able to work present but on the future." where the church must interact with governmental agen- together." The extra planning was what made the Pope's second cies. Its staff includes four professional lobbyists andeight Fr. Lynch mentioned the work of a local priest, Fr. visit to the United States so difficult, the administrator attorneys. Sean O'Sullivan, Director of Substance Abuse- Ministry said. After the draft of the U.S. bishops' 1986 economic for the Archdiocese. Fr. O'Sullivan has campaigned to "The second one was the hardest because there was pastoral letter, said Fr. Lynch, the USCC "saw that it was raise awareness of how the church can play an important too much time between when we knew he was coming and printed and published and that those aspects of it that had role in combating drug abuse. (Continued on page 14) public policy ramifications became positions that the "I hope that at some point Fr. Sean's insights can be A celebration of nonviolent justice By Prent Browning of St. Benedict the Moor, the patron saint of North Ameri- Voice Staff Writer can blacks. much progress is still needed to fulfill King's dream. Planned by the campus ministries of all three col- "This is not a kinder and gentler America in the last The civil rights movementis something they've read leges, and Marie Lambert, Associate Director of Religious ten years," said Dr. Joseph Iannone, Director of the Insti- about in history books or heard their parents talk about. Education for the Miami Archdiocese, the march began at tute for Pastoral Ministries at St. Thomas University. They weren't even born when Martin Luther King Jr. led the North campus of Miami Dade Community College and "This is a selfish, nasty, greedy aspect of America that his march to Montgomery, but students at Miami Dade concluded at Florida Memorial College. oppresses people who do not have economic rights, and Community College, St. Thomas University, and Florida that cannot be tolerated any longer." At a convocation Memorial College participated in a civil rights march of Joining the group of about 80 students were campus following the march Miami Bishop Norbert Dorsey led the their own April 4. ministers, school administrators, Opa-locka city commis- group in a pledge to seek peace and justice in the commu- The march was in observance of the 21st anniversary sioners, and representatives from the NAACP and the nity. of Martin Luther King's assassination and the nonviolent Progressive Firefighters Association. It is planned that the "God makes us in his own image and likeness and pursuit of racial justice he represented. Appropriately, for march will become an annual event. wants us to live like brothers and sisters. That's why we'll the Catholics participating, April 4 was also the feast day At stops along the way speakers often observed how never give up the dream and never lose our hope," he said.

Rev. Victor Curry, pastor of Ml. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church in Miami, compared racial justice to the parable of the Good Samaritan during a rousing speech at the convocation following the march down 159 Street in Opa-Locka, above. (Voice photo by Prent Browning) Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, April 14,1989 / PAGE 13 ^•Local f Priest challenges laity Our man in D.C (Continued from Page 13) duties that are the very reason for his be- (Continued from Pagell) After listening to both speakers, the coming a priest. participants broke up into smaller groups, he actually came." "In some ways I would prefer pastoral or the handicapped. / where they devised "statements of action" "The first one was easier because there work to what I am doing," he said. "Wherever it mhat you're still not free, for bringing about peace and justice in was only eleven weeks from start to finish, On weekends he sacrifices his days off still wounded, still angry or hurt, there's specific situations, such as the family, and people didn't have time to even think; * to assist at a parish in Leesburg, Va. the boundiffy you've got to cross," Father multi-cultural groups, migrant farmwork- we just had to work, to do, to make it "Without that pastoral experience I Rohr said. ^'That's where God will convert ers, AIDS patients, the homeless and the happen." simply would be a bureaucrat and would your soul and free you. Circumstances will elderly. Whether its adm inistering a papal visit not need to be a priest," he said. do it. Not sermons. Circumstances will The lay ministry conference, held every or the bishops' conference there are limes Staying at Epiphany parish in Miami convert us all to open up to the love of ycar,aims to continue the "spiritual forma- when Fr. Lynch feels cut off from the recently he heard confessions for about 12 God.r tion of the lay Christian faithful," said zoila hours and assisted two priests with the Fatlhcr Rohr's words were echoed by Diaz, director of the office. liturgy of Holy Week. Father Mario Vizcaino, director of the Judging from the positive reactions of reached a point in my life where I'm very "My weekend work at St. John's in Southeast Pastoral Institute for Hispanics participants, this year's conference was a selfish, as far as imposing my views on Leesburg and at Epiphany and some other . (SEp), whose talk to Spanish-speaking success. others. Now I'm seeing that peace has to parishes when I come down to South Flor- conference participants centered on the "This for me has been a conversion begin with me, and that person who has to ida really gives the deeper meaning to my same peace and justice theme. experience," said zulima Marin. "I've change is me." life," he said.

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PAGE 14 / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, April 14,1989 Page 15 April 14, 1989 Miami, FL THE VOICE Preserving Nature Every Christian has that duty as praise to God by Edward P. Echlin For two decades marine scientists have warned about the impact on marine ponder Kevin's sensitive reply when (and human) life of effluents in the North tempted to exploit the land: and Baltic Seas. "I have no wish that the creatures of Only when dying seals literally God should be moved because of me: my washed up on bathing beaches during God can help that place in some other school holidays did the British govern- fashion. And moreover, all the wild nt establish "a unit" to study the ef- creatures on these mountains are my —jts of pollution on the North Sea. housemates, gentle and familiar with Even men Britain's Cabinet spokesper- me and they would be sad of this that son Virginia Bottomley adhered to the thou hast said." official line: "There is no certain evi- Another saint for our season is dence linking pollution in the North Sea Francis of Assisi, who was deeply im- to the death of seals." pressed by God's "taking the form of a In recent centuries the Christian rec- servant." ord on care for other living creatures has Francis considered it unthinkable to not been impressive. harm the smallest creature."Not to hurt Martin Palmer, religious consultant to our humble brethren is our first duty to the World Wildlife Federation, says, them but to stop there is not enough. We 'The world's religions have done virtu- have a higher mission- -to be of service ally nothing to help physically save the to them when they require it." world, or to place on the central agenda of The dying eyes of seals -their im- their believers the need to care for or with mune systems possibly debilitated by nature." chemical effluents- redemptively be- It is true that Catholics have Cardinal seech us to cease the exploitation of fel- Joseph Bernardin's colorful expression low creatures. "the seamless garment," by which to Sensitive persons are looking to the evaluate politicians according to their religions, including Christianity, for attitude toward abortion and capital guidance. And they are discovering punishment and nuclear war. within Christianity a positive attitude to The trouble is that the garment needs the cosmos which extends back to bib- letting out. Life within the garment in- lical times. At a synod on reconciliation cludes more than human beings. in 1983 Bishop Stephen Fumio Hamao of A good example of the parochial atti- Japan called attention to the positive tude toward other creatures is the human- Christian attitude to nature as indispen- centered attitude to the whimsical little sable for any peace. " Many must seek creature called the armadillo. harmony with nature and admire in it the The armadillo is the only other crea- beauty, wisdom, and love of its Creator. ture that gets leprosy. So a serum against Thus men will be freed from their frenzy leprosy was developed from bacteria on for possessions and domination and wiU the footpad of the armadillo. become artisans for peace." This is the leadership the world-now Anthropocentric people would say, of Lebanon which he planted. In them ture. "How nice of evolution to provide for in an extinction spasm of countless spe- the birds build their nests; the stork has Jesus regarded lillies and birds as his cies- deserves, not just from isolated humans the armadillo and his footpad." her home in the fir trees. The high moun- brothers and sisters under the Father- But there is more to the armadillo than bishops but from all Christians. tains are for the wild goat; the rocks are hood of God. "Look at the birds of the The dominion with which God has the provision of serum for humans. This a refuge for the badger" (Ps. 1Q4:16-18). air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather curious creature's purpose, Christians entrusted women and men is a cosmic At Vatican II the church included the into bams, and yet your heavenly Father dominion. should believe, has something to do with natural world in redemption. "The feeds them" (Mat. 6:26). the glory of God and the good of the ar- No person, no couple, no family are human race as well as the entire world, The Celtic monks and saints, too, for themselves alone. madillo. which is intimately related to man and handed on a reverence and respect for After all, those who pray Psalm 104 Parents' concern is not just for each achieves its purpose through him will the peace and order of creation. other and their children; rather parents will notice that creatures like whales and be perfectly re-established in Christ." A bad angel once prompted Saint lions and cedars are dear to God and and children together must conserve Sadly, few church leaders grasped this Kevin of Glendalough to level two God's order, rightness, and peace within precious in themselves. "The trees of the opportunity to remove some of the ambi- Wicklow hills so that he could build a his cosmos. (FromSalt) Lord are watered abundantly, the cedars guity about the Christian attitude to na- prosperous monastery. People should Former Pro-Choicers by Elena Muller Garcia Make the public believe that opposition to The other person is a woman whom I however, did not immediately lead her to I have recently become acquainted abortion flows only from Catholic church met a few months ago. Although she is adopt a pro-life stance. She is a thinking with two very different people who have doctrine and you have won certain impor- outspoken with her frie/ids and acquain- person who has a mind of her own. For changed their views regarding abortion. tant segments of American society to your tances, her husband does not want her to this woman the path to the pro-life cause At one point they were both pro-choice. cause. Today he has no words to express go public about her own personal experi- was long and the process gradual.. Her Now they promote the pro-life cause. his regret for having helped unleash the ences. For this reason I can not include own personal reflections led her to realize Although I do not know Dr. Bernard forces that have destroyed the life of mil- her name. She was born in a Catholic the value of the life of her own children, . Nathanson, M.D., personally, I have lions of pre-born humans. He also regrets family and she was brought up in the the lives she had carried to term in her just read his book The Abortion Papers: having relied on the anti-Catholic bias. family's faith. When she married, in the womb. She now affirms the intrinsic Inside the Abortion Mentality. He is a His change from pro-abortion to pro- late sixties, she threw her faith out along value of all human life from conception. well known doctor who was instrumen- life has nothing to do with religious belief. with other things of childhood. She now praises the women and men who tal in the liberalization of abortion laws. His pro-life stance is rooted firmly in new In the early seventies she adopted the risk jail by participation in rescue He co-founded the National Association discoveries in the field of fetology. His view that abortion rights flow from a operations in front of abortion, clinics. for Repeal of Abortion Laws (now the Na- position is based on knowledge that was woman's right to do what she wants with This woman helps the poor. Although tional Abortion Rights Action League) in not available when the Supreme Court her body. She remembers an incident in still in her early forties, she is in failing 1969, and served as medical consultant to decided on Roe vs. Wade. The tenet that the mid-seventies in which she felt great health. Her ill health does not stop her that organization until his resignation in human life begins with fertilization is not shame at seeing her sister-in-law protest- from visiting the migrant camps to find 1975. He coined many pro-abortion slo- a religious belief. It is a scientific fact, Dr. ing against abortion at a woman's clinic. out what family needs clothes, food or gans such as "freedom of choice" and Nathanson firmly asserts. To make When at one point she thought that she shelter. She then turns to the appropriate "abortion is a private matter between a people believe that this is faith or opinion might have become pregnant without in- channels. Her volunteer work flows from woman and her doctor." For two years he is to muddle one of the central issues tending to, she considered having an her deeply held conviction that human life directed the Center for Reproductive concerning abortion laws. abortion if the pregnancy was confirmed. is valuable throughout its stages and that Health in New York, one of the world's When Dr. Nathanson advocated abor- It turned out that she was not pregnant, but those who have access to earth's re- largest abortion clinics. His research in tion rights he had no difficulty getting his to this day she thinks she might have sources have a responsibility for sharing the new science of fetology led him to views into the media. The space formerly opted for abortion. She now shudders at them with those in need. change his mind about abortion. Today he alloted to him by the print press has the possibility. The famous doctor and the unknown takes sides with the pro-lifers. shrunk as his views have become more This woman has changed her mind woman traveled two different paths, but As a former pro-abortion activist Dr. openly pro-life. His voice is now rarely concerning abortion. In her case, unlike both found the value of life. Nathanson knows well the anti-Catholic heard, not because he has ceased speaking Nathanson's, she first regained her lost ( Elena Muller Garcia is a strategy used to promote abortion rights. but because his message has changed. faith. Returning to the Catholic faith, Boynton Beach freelance writer.) ttX^^

:w Obscenity should be run out of town By Charley Reese If words and pictures are powerless to influence behavior, why do hard-nosed corporations spend billions of dollars to produce words and pictures designed to Influence people to buy their products? Why does (his newspaper even bother to publish or any television station bother to broadcast if words and pictures are so powerless? You know the answer: Words and pictures are not at all powerless to influence human behavior. That argument is trotted out only when a lawyer wants to defend the sale of pornography or the broadcasting of sleaze and violence disguised as entertainment. Unfortunately, some libertarians who get so intense about their beliefs that they end up reciting ideology rather than reasoning, become the unwitting accessories to the mob and peddlers of slime. People who have given up on religion and have become obsessively hostile to it unwittingly ally themselves with psychopaths rather than admit a religious person might be right on at least one topic. Commercial obscenity, especially that involving children, is not a religious problem. It is a social problem and a problem of governance. It has to do with the core task of all citizens, religious or not, which is to construct a society in which we may go about our private affairs in peace and safety. It has to do with children who are snatched from their play, subjected to horrible treatment, murdered, and discarded like a piece of garbage in some wood, field or canal. It has to do with liberty - the liberty of our children to move about and enjoy their communities as previous generations of children were able to do, free from fear. In human activities, perfection is impossible. There is no such thing as a risk-free community. We do know, however, that risks can be minimized. Sanitary sewers will not guarantee that no child will ever die of typhoid or hepatitis, but we know that they will greatly minimize the risk. The barons of commercial sleaze will have you believe that freedom consists of your surrender to their desires. In other wods, freedom means the freedom for them to shape your community to suit their commercial purposes, but it does not include the freedom for you to shape your community to fit your ideas. Well... a group of people too intelligent to fall for that piece of sophistry will gather to kick off a drive to force illegal obscenity out of this community. They intend to go after only that material that has been found, through due process, to be obscene and unprotected by the First Amendment, but they intend to liberal. They are not out to start a religious crusade. They are out to use the laws of drive it out, as 29 other cities in the United States have succeeded in doing. this state and this nation to stop the pornographers from endangering children by Bob Hewitt, the organizer, is a businessman who became incensed when a porno peddling obscenity that is produced and designed to inflame and arouse lust in a way parlor opened up next to his business. The guest speaker will be Bill Kelly, a retired that is degrading and, ultimately, dangerous to women and children. (Miami) FBI agent, who spent 17 years on the organized crime detail and helped Do you have the guts to stand up and be counted? make one of the landmark cases against mob-produced pornography. Or do you prefer to risk hearing your child say one day: "I guess you couldn't They want people who are concerned about a safe community for children and it protect me." doesn't matter if you're a Christian, Jew, Moslem or agnostic, conservative or (The Orlando Sentinel)

society has surrendered to the state. Bundy shows need When the perpetrator's guilt is certain, 10,000 NFP class held here there is no difference if he dies at the scene for death penalty of his crime or some months or years later I am pleased to inform the Archbishop In addition to Bob & Lynn, I want to The death of Theodore Bundy in a in a prison. It grieves me greatly to differ that the 10,000th CCL Class Series in also recognize the other CCL couples Florida electric chair has once again with my religious leaders and many Natural Family Planning has been taught who volunteer their time to teach and brought to the surface of public awareness thoughtful citizens. I am open to further in your Archdiocese to fifteen families by promote Natural Family Planning in your the moral problems surrounding death as persuasion if my position is flawed. Bob & Lynn Littleton at the Family Archdiocese: Patrick & Kathleen Gent, capital punishment In the Ws in Illi- Emotionally, I feel diminished by any Enrichment Center. Kevin & Carol Hanlon, Les & Marge nois, a referendum was held on the matter execution, but more so by the killing of Heard, Mark & Mary Hennessey. and I voted against capital punishment, the innocent. The confrontation and con- Since its founding in 1971, the Couple to We are grateful to you, your clergy and i.e. death penalty, because I felt it was tainment of evil is a difficult societal Couple League has taught over 75,000 Archdiocesan staff who help us inform/ inconsistent with my stand against abor- obligation that we cannot evade. couples in its classes and at least that instruct engaged and married couples in tion. many more are benefitting from a knowl- NFP and encourage them to maintain an Bart T. Heffernan, MD edge of NFP gained through reading the openness to life in marriage. I extend to Over the years, I have had many oppor- Fort Lauderdale. League's materials. The pro-chastity ef- you from the Central staff and CCL repre- tunities to weigh the various pros and forts of the Foundation for the Family, a sentatives in your Archdiocese, our cons over and over again. One precept is (Note: The fact that studies have failed division of CCL, encourages thousands wishes for a blessed and joyous Easter. clear and that is this: We cannot legally or to establish a deterrent effect from capital of teenagers to refrain from sexual R. Patrick Homan, morally traverse the boundary of inno- punishment is one of the key reasons for activity not only forpragmatic but also for Executive Director cence as is done in abortion, no matter the Church's opposition to it. -Editor.) moral reasons. Cincinnati, what the circumstances. This sets the question of the death penalty outside any Operation Rescue opposes unjust law category with abortion. Our Heavenly Father sent His only Son "Whatever you do to the least of these Jesus Christ was sacrificed for the sins It is clear that we can legally and mor- who humbled Himself to be arrested, you do to Me." Peacefully and without of men. In addition 24 million of our baby ally defend our life with whatever means beaten, jailed and killed in reparation for violence we prevent the killing of Jesus brothers and sisters have been sacrificed necessary even to the point of killing our the sins of mankind. In Operation Rescue Christ. We do not let an unjust law deter because of our neglect to stand up for their right to life. Let us end child sacrifice. attacker. Had Kimberly Leach the means we follow His example and join with Him us. An unjust law is no law at all and must at hand, that innocent twelve year old in reparation for our own sins and all opposed. Ray Murphy could have killed Mr. Bundy; but no ra- mankind. Old Bethpage, New York tional society wants all of its citizens to carry lethal weapons, so this right is given Give prayers for Father's Day to the state as a solemn obligation. Have you ever thought of giving a gift gift that people of all ages, nationalities to express love for God. If you would like to God on Father's Day? We give gifts to and denominations can give. to participate, please send your name and The state's obligation to defend Kim- all our earthly fathers and offer prayers for This is my seventh year of collecting address and the date you begin to: berly Leach's life, even to the extent of those who have died, but we usually do prayers for a "Father's Day Gift for God." killing her attacker, is a grave duty. Why not think of giving gifts to God. Last year I collected 154,000 prayers. This Father's Day Gift for God should her right to self-defense and God the Father is our best friend and year I have 175,000 prayers already in the Lucille A. Zimnotch society's right to self-defense end be- closest relative. It makes sense to offer process of being said. These prayers are 60 Lancaster Rd., Apt. 32 cause her attacker was successful? The something as tribute to God on Father's from people in 43 states and four prov- Wethersfield, CT 06109 death penalty is a valid extension of the Day. The best gift we can give is prayer, inces of Canada. Lucille A. Zimnotch innocent victim's right to self-defense especially prayer just for the purpose of All I ask is two "Our Fathers" a day, Wethersfield, Ct. and the collective self-defense which expressing love for God the Father. It is a from now until Father's Day, June 18, just

PAGE 16 / Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, April 14,1989 :x£:v:vX:::::::x:::::::::::::x^ Be careful how you Thoughts on anger I wonder why some people seem to enjoy getting angry. I have always found anger a most unattractive quality in a judge others person, and now there appears to be a more negative result to Q. Many of my closest friends anger than mere unattractiveness. have been born and raised Catho- New research suggests that cynicism, mistrust and anger lic. Like so many people in my are the "toxic core" of behavior which puts aggressive people By age bracket (25-30 years), they at greater risk of heart attacks and early death. claim to be Catholic and yet they Dr. Redford Williams Jr., a professor of psychiatry at Duke Antoinette seem to ignore many fundamen- University, recently presented his evidence at a meeting of the tals of our faith, such as going to American Heart Association. His study found that of 118 Bosco Mass every Sunday or striving to lawyers who underwent psychological testing in law school, raise their kids as strong Catho- those who had a high "hostility score" were 4.2 times more Ucs likely to die over the ensuing 25 years than the others. and got status in the 1960s may account for why people started to air - Back in the 1970s, two San Francisco cardiologists devel- their unattractiveemotions in public, withoutconsciencequalms. We oped a theory that ambitious, impatient people, Type A per- kept hearing that it was unhealthy to hold anger inside. sonalities, were twice as sus- My question would be, isn't ceptible to heart failure than vv there still a case for old-fashioned By Fr. easy-going people. That the- 'Jesus himself said that if you want to self-control to be exercised in the ory is now being challenged. bring a gift to the altar but are angry at face of life's annoyances and in- John However, Williams is your brother, you should go first and sults? A furious outburst which focusing now on hostility make up with your brother makes other people feel lousy is Dietzen rather than aggressive ambi- ^ 'S just a childish tantrum which tion as the most unhealthy characteristic of the Type A mostly has the effect of spreading negative feelings. They also use birth control personality. He emphasizes the harmfulness of the cynical Of course, there is legitimate anger that should be expressed, but without the least bit of hesitation, mistrust exhibited by those who blow up frequently and blame this should be done responsibly. Serious anger for legitimate causes or so it seems anyway. others for ordinary inconveniences, like slow elevators and has to be dealt with constructively by addressing the source. How should this be handled? long lines at the bank or supermarkets. After all, to recognize anger and then deal with it gracefully is Jesus often warned of close asso- Williams speculates that anger produces stress hormones, a mark of maturity and a Christian quality. ciation with those who do not prolonging a "fight or flight" response and stimulating adre- Jesus himself said that if you want to bring a gift to the altar but are "follow" him. Just how do you naline. He suggests that large increases in body chemicals angry at your brother, you should go first and make up with your determine the degree to which might cause changes in the lining of arteries, leading to brother. someone is following him? maladies such as arteriosclerosis. In the Old Testament, the Lord says he detests the one who "sows I don't want to abandon my Whatever the biochemistry, I am convinced that people discord." Of course, simply to become angry may not make one a friendships, and yet while trying who constantly indulge in angry outbursts are not doing sower of discord. But can anger that is allowed to fester get in the way not to be judgmental it's hard to themselves or anyone else any good. of our ability to reach God? ignore their hypocrisy. Self-control used to be considered a virtue. But somewhere Interestingly, 20th-century science and medicine are now bear- What obligation do I have to along the line, too many people decided it was passe. ing out many age-old biblical truths. Living the good Christian life help them understand the church The pop-psychology movement which began inthe 1950s may, in the last analysis, be the best medicine of all. and, one hopes, not turn them oft? (Illinois) A. I admire your zeal. But I have a couple of concerns I believe you might consider. Real beauty is within You say you do not want to be judg- mental, but that's what you are when you call them hypocrites. A hypocrite is Recently I met with a woman who considers herself to be someone who deliberately does some- ugly. She has lived with this unkind perception of herself thing his or her conscience says is since childhood. She is terrified of rejection and blames most wrong, and is pretending to a goodness of her troubles on her "grotesque appearance," as she calls it. that is hot really there. You have How sad! The truth is, she is a fine looking woman, well By Fr. absolutely no way of knowing whether groomed, and dignified with a lovely face. So many women or not that describes the inner souls of I've known put themselves down when it comes to looks. John your friends. You can get by on your appearances for about three minutes. Catoir You might ask yourself why you feel After that you had better have something to back it up. the need so strongly to determine the I remember meeting a stunningly beautiful woman at a think of the expensively perfumed New York model who repelled degree to which your friends are follow- social gathering of New York's high society. She was a me and then recall Mother Theresa who left me glowing with ad- ing Jesus. To have concern for our model in her youth and was now the wife of a millionaire, but miration and joy, I become clearer about what beauty really is. neighbor's spiritual well-being is good, her phoney affectation and conceit turned me off and every- The woman I mentioned who thinks she's ugly is not ugly at all. one of the spiritual works of mercy. To one else as well. How a woman with such extraordinary She's quite attractive, but she just doesn't believe it. If she saw become overly concerned to the point beauty could repel people in a matter of minutes surprised herself more as a giver, one who serves others with generosity where we need to feel personally satis- me. Real beauty is not aU that > every day of her life, she might be fied with theirpersonalrelationship with obvious. For instance, I have 'And now a word to the wise: do not able to be more objective. Her God is something else entirely; we been haunted by the beauty of trust the mirror. Mirrors do not reveal attractive smile has a winsome- quickly may get into territory that is not a tiny woman who has a face the treasures of the soul within...The ness that makes her instantly ours and into water way over our heads. like a prune and figure like a key to human beauty is in the soul' likeable. You ask what obligation you have to string of bean; her name is And now a word to the wise: do help them understand the church and its Mother Theresa of Calcutta. ' not trust the mirror. Mirrors do teachings. A basic moral principle is There's something about her presence that is spell-binding. not reveal the treasures of the soul within. Mother Theresa's that no one is obliged to anything that Perhaps her total preoccupation with the needs of others has wrinkled face is not her most attractive feature, but she has a deeper is useless, certain to be ineffective. something to do with it, or maybe it's the Holy Spirit. What- beauty. The key to human beauty is in the soul. All the more Thus, the first question to ask yourself ever that magic quality might be she not only attracts people, reason to take good care of one's spiritual life. is : Will whatever I say do any good? but she inspires them to become better. Her face is full of For a free copy of the Christopher News Notes, "One Person: You \s you describe the situation it seems love, and that's the key to her beauty. The few times I met Can Make a Difference" send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to lixely you have made quite clear your with Mother Theresa I enjoyed being around her. When I The Christophers, 12 East 48 Street, New York, NY 10017. disagreements with them and their life- styles. Perhaps you will do more good in the long run and "help them understand" by your simple witness of a generous and Time Capsules By Frank Morgan charitable Catholic Christian married life. This is particularly true since it is not What is an American? likely you will be able to tell them any- In 1782, Hector de Crevecoeur, a French immigrant who governors. There were also: thing abut the church's teachings they do settled on a farm in New York, published his, "Letters from an -9 signers who died of wounds or hardships during the Revolu not already know. American Farmer", in which he wrote: "What then is an tionary War. Incidentally, you mention, and base American, this new man? -1 signer who was driven from his wife's deathbed. your reactions on, mainly two particular He is a European who has left behind him all his ancient -12 signers whose homes were burned to the ground. areas of moral responsibility, Mass on prejudices and manners and received new ones from his new - and 17 signers who lost everything they owned. Sunday and birth control. In no way do I mode of life he has embraced; the new government he obeys Signers were offered immunity, freedom and rewards to break minimize the significance each of these and the rank he holds. Here individuals of all nations are melted their pledged word. Their fortunes were forfeited but their honor might have in a Catholic's spiritual life. into a new race of men whose labor and posterity will one day was not. Not one signer defected or changed his stand throughout It is worth recalling, however, that cause great changes in the world". the Revolutionary War. Years later, Edward Everett said about the they do not begin to exhaust the criteria *********************** 56 signers: by which we include those he himself The Declaration of Independence was adopted by Congress "Marble may preserve their images and brass may proclaim taught us in the Sermon on the Mount on July 4,1776. From the 56 signers of the Declaration came 2 their worth; but the country is really their monument and its inde- and elsewhere in the Gospels. Presidents, 3 vice-presidents, 10 congressmen, 10 jurists and 10 pendence is their epitaph."

Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, April 14,1989 / PAGE 17 Family Matters ztt:m*wzmx:?m Our obligation to the family If someone tells you they are "very active in the My concern is twofold: the first can be summarized Church", what would you think? Probably that they by _saying that "The family is NOW. You can't go back spend a lot of time on the parish grounds being involved and do it again." Family life is already so jeopardized in activities like teaching religious education classes, that we cannot afford to underestimate the importance of being a lector or Eucharistic Minister, working on the our presence and interaction with each other. To be there carnival, attending meetings, or making presentations By for each other, to communicate, to encourage, to reveal at any of the number of renewal programs (parish, spiri- Carol A. feelings, to share meals and play time, all of these humble tual, marriage) that abound in the Church. Few of us actions express caring and ultimately speak to us of a God would interpret the comment as meaning that the Farrell who also cares. God is revealed to us as we live humanly. person speaking was very involved with their FAM- We reveal him to each other. ILY. When we think of doing things in and for the The home is the first Church we ever experience, and My second concern is that many good people, con- Church, we always think of going OUT of our home to no less holy a place than the parish Church. Indeed, if sciously or unconsciously, use the exalted excuse of serve the Church. It's time, I think, to look a little harder the home does not recognize its own sacred character, involvement in Church affairs to escape confronting the r at this kind of thinking and ask ourselves if we are on the the work of the larger (institutional) Church will be challenge which exist in the home. They are o - right track. greatly retarded. unwittingly encouraged to do so by dedicated Chu_ ... What is the role of the laity as regards our duty to be The power to change the world, to form a kinder, professionals and volunteers who do not realize that by bearers of the Good News? To call to ministry is rooted gentler people, exists for each of us in our homes to a far so doing, they violate God's sanctuary, the home. in Baptism which signifies our initiation into a commu- greater degree than in any other setting. In the family My thoughts here are not meant to be used as an excuse nity of believers who, according to their state in life. each of us is molded and nurtured, develops a world for withdrawal from ministerial activities but rather to respond to God's call to holiness andjjfeeptresponsibil- view and a sense of purpose. The potential||tfor forming bring recognition anj||gpnsciousness to the reality ity for the ministry of the Church. In the documents of others, for effecting and sustaining change, for making that we are obliged to carry out our baptismal mission Vatican II it specifies that our vocation as lay people is to a difference, is no place greater than in the family. to bring the Good News that we are loved uncondi- "seek the kingdom of God by engaging in temporal But under the theory that the grass is always greener tionally first to our family. Then, as-a family, we must affairs and ordering them according to the plan of God." on the other side of the fence, we usually see "real search out new ways to bring the happy news of God's (Lumen Gentium, 31) ministry" as taking place somewhere "out there". So we love to a world of other families who are thirsting for .this According to our state of life, the very first place that yield to the pleas for help which come from "the Church" Word which brings life. we are called to live and preach the Gospel, "to order over the less vocal pleas to listen, be present in the family (Carol Farrell i s director of the Family Enrich- things according to the plan of God", is in our families. and to confront and solve the problems that exist there. ment Life Ministry in the Archdiocese of Miami.) Dealing with alcoholic son Dear Dr. Kenny: I am "stuck" with a 42- You are paying a high price for this choice. Your year-old divorced alcoholic son. He has been other children don' t want to visit You are miserable. And through three different hospitalizations plus you are not helping your son. It may be time to review this psychiatric treatments, to no avail. No human decision. Remember the AA Serenity Prayer: "God grant seems able to reach him. By Dr. us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, At their expert suggestion, I put him out on his courage to change the things we can and wisdom to know own though it nearly killed me. He was then on James and the difference." Skid Row for several months until a private At this point, it may be easier to focus on what you detective was hired to locate him. Mary Kenny can do than on what your son should or should not be He was doing well enough practicing law, doing. Here are four possible next steps: but of course he has been suspended as a lawyer 1. You see a counselor. You have a hard problem, until he can get his head together. I have prayed and prayed. No help. I have caring wisely for an alcoholic son. You must distinguish About nine years ago his wife divorced him, tried just to accept my grief and go on living. between your own needs and his, and between a firm and taking his two sons with her. Then last year my This is most difficult. — Ohio. tough approach and a nurturant one. husband died of cancer and a broken heart. Nothing is hopeless. There is always something to 2. Call a family meeting. Get the advice of his My son sits idly by, day after day, watching do. One fact we can all be certain of is that things change. brothers and sisters. They may find it easier to be critical television until he decides to sell his blood and In your Al-Anon meetings, I am sure you became of you than to come up with a plan that makes sense. See go out and get drunk. He has also been in jail for acquainted with the concept of "enabling." if you can all agree on a reasonable plan. 30 days for non-support of his boys. Nothing Enabling is all the things the family and friends of an 3. You need some "break" time. If you cannot ask fazes him. alcoholic do to permit the drinking to continue. In your him to leave permanently, ask him to leave for shorter The peace in my family is no longer there. case, providing room and board might be considered periods so you can entertain or simply find a day or two My older children will not visit me because "enabling." ofpeace. their brother is here leeching off me. Yet when you asked him to leave before, you said it 4. Get out of the house yourself. If your children Yes, I have gone to numerous Al-Anon almost killed you. Then you rescued him from Skid Row. won't visit you, then you visit them. I wish you well. You meetings and sought help from the "experts." You made the decision at the time that it was better to have a difficult situation. My heart and prayers go out to There are no answers. I used to have hope for my keep his body and soul together, even if he continued you. son. No more. drinking, than to take a chance on his roaming the streets. (Copyright (c) 1989 by NC News Service) 'Don't past tense me'

If there's one tense that drives older people crazy, it's Another time, an older woman joined a workshop for the past tense. young mothers I was directing. When we introduced We use it all the time: "You were such a creative ourselves, she said, "I'm here as a resource person for my person," and "You were always my model," as opposed grandchildren." to, "You are so creative," and "I learn so much from you." She was invaluable to the group, sharing with worr' I was delighted when I read of an 89 year-old poet, By young mothers the wisdom of her experience. "Don i Dorothy Duncan, who responded to a remark that she had worry so much about toilet training," she said. "They dry lived a full life with, "Don't you past tense me." Dolores out on their own schedule. How many twenty year -olds We make a statement when we past tense people. We do you see in diapers?" are telling them their usefulness is over, that they have Since that time, I make it a point to plant older parents Curran i. basically lived their lives, while we are present tense in young parenting groups. They witness the frenzied people. When we go to lunch, we move at a slow pace. She hates pace of their grown children's lives and they see the Such a statement engages anger and depression touch- it when people stand impatiently trying to close a car door foolishness of trying to be and do everything at the ing everyone's innate fear that they are past usefulness. as she negotiates the difficult task of entry. expense of enjoying their families. I've talked with people in their seventies and eighties who A stroke victim, she sometimes has difficulty finding When given the opportunity, they share their feelings, hear such comments and, believe me, they are angry. the right words to complete a thought. "Don't finish hopes, and wisdom and young parents really listen to . We fail to value the wisdom and lived experience of our sentences for old people," she teaches me. "It makes us them, absorbing courage to slow down and look at pri- older people. They may not go out to work daily but they feel like children." • . . - orities. have much to teach us about ourselves, our culture, and This slowing down is good for me because I tend to be "Your kids won't remember how clean your curtains our own future. one of those fast-track people who dashes from here to are or how many new recipes you tried," they tell younger I have a friend who is 82 and in poor health. When I there, filing my nails at red lights. After an afternoon parents. 'They '11 remember the lazy fun times you had spend an afternoon with her, I leave reeling with her with my friendjcomehomeexcitedinmindandrelaxed together. Give them more of those and fewer good insights. in body. meals." She reads and thinks, bringing past experiences into This is the same friend who went to a very young Maybe that's why I enjoy being around older people so her reflections on modern life and politics, reflections physician who asked her officiously, "When did you first much. They aren't afraid to be honest. They are still which are more complete and insightful than mine. notice signs of aging?" vitally useful to the rest of us. That's why I've learned She has also taught me how to age with grace and how "When I got my first baby tooth," she replied. He never to past tense them. to interact with those who are physically handicapped. didn't react Probably chalked it up to senility. (Copyright (c) 1989 by Alt Publishing Co.) PAGE 18/Miami, Florida/THE VOICE/ Friday, April 14,1989 Restricted cable previews

My adventure began when my cable lock-out device. The man on the other company changed its policy on show- end of the phone listened and said ing previews for pay-per-view movies. the president of the cable outlet PPV movies are ones which you pay would call me. He didn't. Sol began extra to see; you order them with a my trek into bureaucracy. Here's a phone call to the cable company. To en- run-down of that experience: tice your order, the cable outlet runs pre- * In December, I called the state views almost incessantly throughout the agency which regulates cable televi- day. sion. A consultant listened, seemed Originally, the company showed the unable to understand my problem ("What do you mean you can't lock it out?") and promised to send a com- plaint form. * After two weeks, I called again. She promised once more to send the By form Finally, it arrived. I filled it out and returned it. A few days later, a James second form arrived. Was th&firstlost? Was this a duplicate? Whar was hap- Breig pening? I called again. And again. And again. Finally, I got another consultant previews on one channel, which I could who immediately understood my prob- block out with a parental lock-out lem: "Oh, I see. You can't lock out device. I chose to do that because the the channel because you've already movies on the PPV station were fre- locked it out." She promised to hurry quently offensive for their sexual or vio- along the response to my complaint

lent content (or both). Along with hit * Finally, in March, I got action. films of recent vintage, PPV also has a The consultant wrote to say that the vault loaded with some truly horrendous cable company had been advised Of Tletch lives' flicks. the problem and would respond to me. Want some examples? Last month's Simultaneously, the president of the Chevy Chase reprises his role as a wise-guy investigative re- PPV offerings included: "Sensations," company called to discuss the situ- porter in "Fletch Lives." The U.S. Catholic Conference says "Waxwork," "Ghost Town" and "Fear." ation. "the plot is less suspenseful than a Nancy Drew mystery. But Not exactly Oscar material, these films At the end of my journey, the prob- Chase fans could do worse." Due to some rough language are rated R for violence, nudity, adult lem was resolved. The cable company laced with vulgar references and sexual innuendos and a situations and language. What makes the agreed to delete the previews from my casual attitude towards sex, the USCC classification is A-lll • previews of these films especially offen- set by installing a "trap" at the utility adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG - sive is that the clips contain the rawest pole. Now, when I lock-out a channel, parental guidance is suggested. footage. PPV hopes to win you into the I will get "snow" instead of the pre- tent by teasing you with every knifing, views. (NC photo from Universal Pictures) clothes-ripping, exploding, bare-skinned That's the happy ending to my scene they can show. And those previews story and I share it to prove that, play over and over, inundating viewers sometimes, TV viewers can come out with such trash. Among those viewers is winners if they stick with something. my 11-year-old daughter, Carrie. The sad ending, however, must also My problem arose when the cable be shared: the cable company presi- Caution. company decided to show those previews dent told me that mine was the first on any station you blocked out with lock- request he had received from anyone to O'Sheas' can be habit out with a lock-out device. So if I decided delete the previews. Am I the only to block out HBO or MTV, for instance, parent in town who thinks that maybe forming* I got in place of their offensive material, grade- school kids don't need to see - - more offensive material. "More" in two over and over again - - the most sala- Take only as directed* senses: additional and, frequently, worse. cious and violent scenes from low- DIRECT YOURSELF TO 1081 BALD EAGLE DRIVE ON MARCO ISLAND And I could not lock-out the previews. budget horror-and-sex films. Come on, YOU HAVEN'T BEEN TO S.W. FLA. 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Sunday at 8 a.m., on Tele-Miami Cable, Channel 40; every Sunday • Mother Angelica Her Eternal Word Television Network at 5 p.m., on Dynamic Cable, Channel 13. • Cable Programming OnStorerCable (Acts/Public Access); (EWTN) is carried on some cable channels in South Florida: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on check with your local cable company. • TV Mass in English everySunday,6:30a.m.,onWPLG-CH. Radio programs 10 • 'Una Historia de la Vida' Hosted by Pepe Alonso, • 'The Rosary' (sponsored by the World Apostolate of Fatima), (produced by Kerygma), Sundays at 5:15 a.m., on Radio Mambi, • TV Mass in Spanish every Sunday, 7:30 am. on WLTV-CH. 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Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, April 14,1989 / PAGE 19 Whctffs Happening Names Project remembers victims of AIDS Deceased residents of Genesis House lished in June, 1987, in" the heart of San in Miami, an Archdiocesan facility for Francisco's Castro district. The quilt began homeless AIDS patients, will be memori- as a response by lesbians and gay men alized as part of the touring Names Project. and their friends to the devastation of their The project is a huge patchwork quilt sown community by AIDS. together with patches woven by families Throughout the tour, panels will con- of persons throughout the country that tinue to be added to the quilt as an ongoing have died of AIDS. Panels containing memorial, a visual reminder that behind names of people who have died at Genesis the numbers are the names. will be added when the quilt is displayed Monies raised through the Names at the Stephen Muss Convention Center Project-South Florida {P.O.Box 370711, (formerly the Miami Beach Convention Miami, Fl. 33137) will remain in the com- Center) in Miami Beach on April 14-16. munity and will help support local organi- The Names Project Foundation, spon- zations providing direct care services to sor of the Aids Memorial Quilt, was estab- people with AIDS. Archbishop Curley hosts career day INDIAN AWARENESS. The .kindergarten students of St. On Monday, March 13, Archbishop Speakers included an insurance agent, Bartholomew's School in Miramar took part in Indian Awareness Week. Curley-Notre Dame High School held a a police chief, firemen, and a circuit court The students in Pilar Baldwin's kindergarten class became aware of their career Day co-sponsored by the school's American Indian history by studying, building, taking on Indian names judge. Many of the speakers were gradu- and wearing Indian headdresses. Above, St. Bartholomew principal, Alumni Association and Guidance De- ates of the school and centered their pres- Thomas Sessman, visits Mrs. Baldwin's kindergarten Indian village. partment. Several guest speakers spoke to entations around the idea of how the edu- the school's student body about their busi- cation they received from Curley has ness careers. helped them in their present careers. a date Single Sunday, April 23 will be cele- in attending, contact the Parish Community owers Club will hold a meeting at 7:30 p.m. take place on May 7 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at San brated throughout the Archdiocese and a dioce- Service Office at 754-2444 (Dade) or 522-2513 on April 28 at Visitation Church Social Hall, Isidro, 2310 Hammondville Road in Pompano. san Mass will be celebrated in Little Flower (Broward). 100N.E. 191stSt. Allfaiths welcome. For more Cornerstone music ministry, special annointing parish, 1270 Anastasia Ave. in Coral Gables, at The Catholic Widow-ers of Holly- information call 685-9976 or 923-1837* service, praise, personal ministry. For informa- 5:30 pjn. wood will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 The Catholic Educators' Guild will tion call 989-6220- A Parish Social Ministry p.m.onMay5thatGriffinParkHall,2901 S.W. host a "Get Acquainted Fellowship" for its Conference will be held on April 22 in the St. 52nd St. in Fort Lauderdale. Live music, re- membership on April 21 at 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Grease will be presented by Maiy's Cathedral Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 freshments. Guests $4. Members $3. For more at Barry University in the Andreas Building, Chaminade-Madonna College Prep, on April pjn. Fr. John Gallen will discuss the need for information call Mary at 457-9426. Rooms 111-112. 20-22 at 8 p.m. and April 23 at 3 p.m. Tickets organized social ministry. If you are interested The North Dade Widow and Wid- Fr. Ricardo's Catholic Revival will $3 at door. For info call 989-5150. Political action builds parish pride (Continued from Page 7) About 2,500 families are registered in Corpus Christi's PACT committee the parish, 80 percent of them Hispanic, listed 360 such locations for city officials, Father Menendez said. But the neighbor- a number Deacon Velez says is a bare hoods encompassed within Corpus minimum. Theofficials were scheduled to Christi's boundaries are a hodge-podge provide a progress report this week, but that very much resembles all of Dade Garcia says she doesn't have to wait to see County: from the well-to-do "Anglos"of the difference PACT has made in theparish Bay Point to their middle-class counter- itself. parts in Morningside, from the working- "The change is evident, because we feel class Hispanics of Wynwood's "Little San more like a family, there's a greater close- Juan" and "Little Santo Domingo"to the ness, more activity. You can see more fringes of struggling "Little Haiti" and people are coming to church." Liberty City. Deacon Velez says this year's Palm We didn't go to propagandize religion Sunday procession drew more than 1,000 or anything, "explains Deacon Velez. people. And the main 10:15 Mass on But the visits turned into "a tremendous Sunday, which once attracted 200-300 means of evangelization." people, now draws close to 1,000, the Many of those they saw were non-prac- capacity of the church. •A ticing Catholics or people not affiliated Of course, PACT can't take all the credit with any religion, he noted. Even if their for the parish's revitalization, says Nelia reception was somewhat hostile at first, Rodriguez , also a member of the parish £ they soon became convinced that it wasn't committee. The group's formation last a Catholics-only concern. "We're seeking year coincided with the appointment of betterment of the whole community." Father Menendez , whom parishioners 4 PACT was the first parish activity, aside praise as a, dynamic young priest. from Sunday Mass, that Lydia Garcia has He is "magnificent, very enthusiastic, ever joined in. She has been a parishioner "says Rodriguez, who affectionately calls for 19 years. him and his two, also- young, also-enthusi- She joined the PACT group, she said, astic assistants, Fathers Pedro Corces and because "it's something we can see will Oscar Castaneda, "little devils. They can benefit the community... Lately there's even szueeze through the eye of a needle." been a lot of neglect, many houses around Both spiritually and politically, sums up here are not being lived in and there's a lot Deacon Velez, "we were lacking motiva- Deacon Gregory Velez near one of 360 bad sites. of trash on the streets." tion. From now on, things will be different" (Voice photo by Marlene Quarc

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After choosing some Scripture passages and appropriate songs for congregational singing, they said there was a tape from a contemporary Christian singer that they wanted to play. According to Kathy's friends, she had explicitly stated a few weeks earlier, in one of those rare discussions about death, that this song should be played at her funeral. The song, by Michael W. Smith, simply titled "Friends," had the refrain: "And friends are friends forever if the Lord's the Lord of them. And a friend will not say never 'cause the welcome will not end. Though it's hard to let you go, in the Father's hands we know, that a lifetime's not too long to live as friends." As the memorial service progressed, I found myself deeply moved by the way Kathy's life and death had struggled to unite two deep loyalties, friendship and faith. As the song seemed to say: -A true friendship has a faith element. - Likewise, strong faith can help friend- ships flourish. In the following weeks I started to wonder if the Lord of friendship that I heard about from these grieving college students is not the ultimate friend himself. In other words, in the eyes of young adults, for whom friends are so important, what would it mean to consider Jesus as a friend? I continued my research when I talked to the group of students that meets in my living room each Wednesday night for discussion and prayer. I asked if they really saw Jesus as a friend. Much to my surprise, there was a long pause. Several of the college students said that maybe they saw Jesus as friend, at least at times. Frankly, they preferred to describe Jesus as guide. Lord or brother. But as friend? They were cautious. Then Tom, an unofficial leader in the group, spoke up. He said that friendship was a highly prized part of life for everyone in the room. All of them would love to have Jesus as Teen-agers would love to have Jesus as their friend, writes friend. But, to tell the truth, their experi- Father Herbert Weber. But often their experiences with ences with friendship had been too troubling friends have been too troubling for them to want to categorize for them to want to categorize Jesus that way. Jesus as a friend. For them to confidently call Jesus friend, (NC Photo) they would first have to talk about what a true friend could be. some friendships are simply based on con- about the other's welfare." So they did. For the rest of that session venience. A friend in the resident hall one Cynthia added that just as human friend- and most of the next, these 10 college stu- year might be a stranger the next year if he ships can lead people to see Jesus in a new light, dents talked about their disappointments or she then lived across campus. Only in the same way, accepting Jesus as friend can and hopes, their disillusionments and needs. rarely had friends lived up to expectations. enable students to develop their other friend- I was pleased with their honesty while I ached After this lengthy discussion of disap- ships. for their loneliness. pointments and disillusions with friends. Above all, I discovered that referring to Jesus A couple of the participants talked about Sally zeroed in for us. "Maybe Jesus as as friend should never be done lightly or r T the way their so-called friends had betrayed friend is the model of what we all desire to pious platitude . Both friendship and the faith .,- them. Others mentioned a certain casualness give and receive — loyalty, trustworthiness, Iationship with Jesus are too precious to be and lack commitment, which meant 'that honesty and one who is truly concerned

By Father John J. Castelot legal uncleanness of the same type that Scriptures NC News Service barred the leper from society. But this was not some cold, professional It would be hard to imagine a more genuine cure offered by a popular wonderworker. This friend than Jesus. was the healing touch of a friend motivated by He must have had a magnetic personality, deep compassion. one that encouraged people to approach him. If people were sorrowful because the Even lepers, condemned to a lonely existence bottom had dropped out of their lives, Jesus A Friend apart from human society, dared to come close. consoled them, not with empty words but with Mark tells of a leper who came to Jesus, effective action. Jesus befriended the widow begged him and said, "If you wish, you can of Nain on her way to bury her only son, her make me clean." Moved with pity, Jesus last ray of hope in a dismal world. Without Indeed stretched out his hand, touched him and said, being asked, but simply because "he was "I do will it. Be made clean" (Mark 1:40-41). moved with pity for her, * he said, "do not Jesus touched him! In so doing he risked a weep."

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By Katharine Bird who accepts and understands and forgives, his way to help outcasts and marginal people, NC News Service Thomas said. the non-conformists of his day. — Use the biblical incident with the 12- This characteristic appeals to teens because Christian Brother Floyd Warwick tells of year-old Jesus in the temple to show how they "feel themselves as outcasts in the eyes meeting a student in the hall at school one day Jesus struggled with his allegience to God and of others," especially adults, said Brother v appeared on the verge of an emotional his obligations to his parents. The temple inci- Warwick. Some teens admire the image of t;uLdurst. Noting that he had built up a dent shows that Jesus' family relationships Jesus as a hero, the way he endured his pas- friendly relationship with the student, Brother "were strained at this time," Thomas thinks. sion and death. This portrait of Jesus plugs Warwick took the teen into his office, sat him Any teen can identify with this situation. into teens' desire to help others, Brother War- down and invited him to talk about his troub- — Highlight the special qualities of Jesus wick said. Teens may not speak readily of les. that can attract teens. Jesus comes across an Jesus as a friend. But this doesn't mean the Brother Warwick listened sympathetically idealist in the Bible, Thomas said. Jesus is friendship doesn't exist Teens "don't talk while the boy complained bitterly that his fa- honest, not hypocritical. much about their relationship with God," ther "was hopping all over him" for his class- He stands up for what he believes in and Thomas noted. They hesitate to talk freely room performance and how he was convinced does not run away from problems. He sticks about subjects that really matter to them. his father "wanted him to be a different per- with his friends, even when they run away But when his five children, aged 14-21, do son." from him. He is not a phony, which is a high talk about their relationship with God and Their conversation helped the teen over- value for teens. "If they met that Jesus, they with Jesus, Thomas said, "it-seems to me the come his immediate emotional upheaval by would like him," Thomas said. characteristics they describe are those of showing him that someone was concerned, The Bible also shows Jesus going out of friendship." said Brother Warwick, a religion teacher at Calvert Hall College, a Baltimore high school. He told that story during an interview on how adults can help teen-agers relate to Jesus as a friend. Brother Warwick said it is his guess that when teen-agers consider Jesus a friend, "it's because they have known an adult in the parish or at home who has made that connection" with Jesus and tries to act as Jesus did, Brother Warwick said. But it is "tough for teens to get a real grip on Jesus as a personal friend," Brother Warwick added. They typically have trouble with rela- tionships and "the normal relationship /- problems are compounded when relat- ing with someone from 2,000years ago." At the same time, the idea of Jesus as a friend can be "just the right idea at It can the right time" for teens, said religious be tough educator David Thomas. He is director for a of the adult Christian community devel- teen to opment program at Regis College in Den- get a ver. During the teen years, youths are exploring the value of friendship as they grip on move beyond the immediate family to Jesus the outside world. A big question for as a teens is consistency, whether people are personal faithful and whether they can trust friend, anyone. This gives adults all the more On the reason to present Jesus as a friend that other teens can trust, Thomas said. hand,the How then can adults encourage idea of teens to see Jesus as someone who can Jesus be a friend? as a —"Avoid pious pictures of Jesus that make him "seem unreal," Brother War- friend can wick recommended. Concentrate on the be the kinds of things Jesus did: his encounters right idea with people, with the woman at the well, at the his temptation - all those things that right show Jesus as a real person, time. — Nurture the image of Jesus as a friend by presenting him as someone j»-"'"' *.he qualities of friendship, someone (NC Photo by) J

Small consolation, but he would not stop whose friends carried him to Jesus heard Jesus even pursued Judas with love to there. He touched the coffin and ordered the the wonderful words: "Child, your sins are the bitter end. After that treacherous young man to arise. {Luke 7:14-15). forgiven"(Mark 2:5). Time and again Je- kiss of death, Jesus said, with unbeara- Friendship is risky. There's always the sus, the friend of sinners, held out forgive- bly sad resignation, "Friend, do what you chance it will be rejected. When a man came to ness to people. have come for." (Matthew 26-50). ask Jesus the secret of eternal life, "Jesus, Of course, a real friend sticks with you Anyone in need of any kind could turn looking at him loved him" and invited him to through thick and thin. Notice that Jesus to this supremely accessible and de- follow him, to be a constant friend. never gave up on his disciples, who were pendable friend. St. Paul, who never But the fellow was unwilling to pay the price "thick" in their inability to comprehend knew the historical Jesus, could write: "I of friendship. His affluent lifestyle meant more him. In the second half of Marks's Gospel, live by faith in the Son of God who has to him. So "he went away sad" (Mark 10-17- we see Jesus trying persistently to get loved me and given himself up for me" 22). Jesus must have been sad too. through to them. In the end, "they all left (Galatians 2:20) We never knew the his- If people were paralyzed by guilt, Jesus as- him, and fled" (Mark 14:50), except Peter, torical Jesus either, but faith tells us sured them of forgiveness and gave them who stayed around long enough to deny that he still gives himself to us simply back their self-esteem. The paralytic man publicly that he even knew Jesus. for the asking. A friend indeed.

Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, April 14,1989 / PAGE 23 Faith's role in star's lives By Thomas Nash LOS ANGELES, Ca. (NC>— Actress and model Brooke Shields, discussing her faith in an interview with a Catholic youth magazine, said Brooke Shields that God has been "one of the only ones who hasn't judged me by how much I happen to be making that week or how famous I happen to be that month." The interview, in the January-February issue of Veritas, was conducted by Paul Lauer, the magazine's editor and publisher. He said he met Miss Shields about 10 years ago at a party at actress Tatum O'Neal's house. Although few of her entertainment-world friends practice any religion, Miss Shields, 23, said they respect her Catholic faith.' "They're actually in awe of it;" she said. "When I show (my faith), they say, 'God, I can't believe it, you're the only one I know like that.'" "It's really funny. If they're drinking or some- thing they'll joke like, 'Oh, Brooke's coming.' It's kind of sweet in a way. It's their way of respecting me." Miss Shields said prayer helped her through her teen years any time that "bad things would happen or I'd be sad or hurting." "I started to find mat one of the places that I wasn't judged unfairly was in church," she said. "I could just go there. It was the only place that I was just sort of me." But she recalled she was more private about her religion then and didn't like to talk about it because "hardly any of my friends went to qhurch." Miss Shields said she enjoys going to Mass and listening to the Gospel. "I like coming together as a congregation to share, but I also like the individu- ality — that I can feel like the Mass is being said 7f*s realty the only thing that's re- directly to me," she said. "I know that's a little mained constant selfish, but it's comforting because I can always get my own special message out of it." Miss in my life/ Shields saidshe will continue "in my faith because - • ' (UC photo)- it's a source of solace. It's really the only thing that's remained constant in my life." SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (MC)—Amid the fame and fi- nancial prosperity of professional sports stardom, Isiah Thomas says his Camolic faith enables him to maintain a 1st ah Thomas proper perspective on life. "I've been blessed spiritually and I've been blessed with a good family. And those are the two richest things you can be blessed with," said Tho- mas, point guard and leader of the National Basketball Association's Detroit Pistons. "You know, the money and everything else does not necessarily make you a happy person,9* he said in the interview before the annual NBA Hall of Fame game in Springfield. From growing up poor on Chicago's West Side, Thomas has become one of the NBA's highest-paid players, re- cently signing a reported eightyear, $16-million deal. He now lives in Bloomfield Hills outside Detroit, with hiswife,Lynn,andsonJoshua Isiah, who wasborninJune. The 6Vfoot-l-inch, 185-pound guard donates his time to a variety of charitable causes, and the Thomas family attends St. Thomas More Church in Troy, Mich. On the court, Thomas has led his teams to the National Collegiate Athletic Association championship (Indiana, 1981) and the NBA finals (Pistons 1988). In the process he has earned collegiate All^American honors and has made the NBA all-star team each of his first seven years in the league, six times starting and twice winning the game's Most Valuable Player Award. Thomas said his spiritu* formation deters him from acquiring an inflated ego or wayward way. "By having a lot of money and being successful as I am, sometime? some of the rules don't apply to you," said Thomas, notii how a rich and famous person can get away with behavior' others cannot. "But," he added with a laugh, "being Catholic and believing in God, you always have that guilt" "I think (Catholicism) gives me structure in my life,-it gives me some type of discipline," he said. Thomas largely credits his mother for the faith and values he has today. Raised a Baptist, Mary Thomas led her whole family to Catholicism before Isiah Lord Thomas III, the youngest of nine children, was born. His off-court efforts with charities range from Special Olympics to anti-drug campaigns and to American Red Cross promotions, in which Thomas and Boston Celtics' star liny Bird appear in ads that proclaim, "Become Buddies for Life. It's Easier to Give Blood Together." "You just try and do things in your everyday life," said Tve been, blessed spiritualty and I've been Thomas. "In terms of giving, I was taught, The more you blessed with a good family give, the more you get.' And I've been blessed witiialdtof tilings. So you just try to help kids and you just try to help And those are the richest things you as many people as you possibly can in your everyday lifef* can be blessed with,' "That doesn't all the time require big massive pro-' (NC photo) - grams," he said. "Sometimes it just requires you sitting down and spending some time with a kid who's having problems in school." . ' ... PAGE 24 /Miami, Florida / THE VOICE / Friday, April 14,1989