CD O ''J 3 C4 m -vj o :sr <r> !-» m ~o O' X m ;d o >»• m O TD Doors Close on Historic Assembly OJ t~ VaticanV a tir;in CityP.i+v — (NCWC) „— Asa c the Second^ Vatican __reading______ _______ markedi . „ j _a significant__i « ___ advance_ j ______ ^toward____ ..... the goal of a * Council, the first council of the 20th century, ended reunited Christendom. with an effort to repair the damage to Christian unity which has endured for almost a thousand years. Pope The last four documents to be approved by the Council Paul VI declared that the historic assembly of the and the Pope were promulgated. They are those on religious liberty, the missions, the ministry and priestly life, and the world’s Bishops “ has been deeply committed to the Church in the modern world. study of the modern world.” Speaking to more than 2,000 Bishops and a host of special But with the end came the beginning of the great task of ’ *t| delegations from all parts of the world, the Pope said: “ Never implementing all the goals set by the total of 18 schemas before, perhaps, so much as on this occasion, has the Church completed. felt the need to know, to draw near to. understand, to pene­ At the final session, Cardinal Augustin Bea, president of trate, serve, and evangelize the society in which she lives and the Secretariat for Promoting Christian Unity, read the joint to come to grips with it, almost to run after it in its rapid Orthodox-Catholic document in the Council hall. It reviewed the continuous change.” facts about the exchange of excommunications in 1054 between Papal legates and the Patriarch of Constantinople. It noted AT THE SOLEMN PUBLIC plenary se.ssion of the Council, that the excommunications were directed against persons — ' ^ p o c r ^ pj l n u u on Dec. 7, a declaration was read simultaneously in St. Peter’s rather than against the two Churches as a whole and “ were Basilica in Rome, and in Istanbul, the see of Greek Orthodox not intended to break ecclesiastical communion between the Patriarch Athcnagoras I. It sought to end the psychological I / sees of Rome and Constantinople. “ What's mine is mine and block existing between the Roman Catholic Church and the what’s yours is negotiable.” Orthodox Churches of the East which grew out of a split be­ IN HIS MORE than 3,000-word address, the Pope showed ->staitn tween the two churches in the Hth century. The declaration he was very conscious of the historic significance of the Coun­ was approved by Pope Paul and Patriarch Athenagoras I. Its cil and its meaning for the world. It seems that the Rev. James Moynihan and the Rev. J. F. Brady, S.J., were playing golf. Father Brady was missing the ball and cuss­ ing after each stroke. Soon Old Church he was cussing before as well as after each stroke. Father DENVER CATHOLIC Moynihan finally said, “ John, Gets foncy you had better watch your language or God will punish you.” Facelifting But the apoplectic Jesuit just kept on cussing. Colorado Springs — Happy REGISTER blending of the old and THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, ’ 965 VOL. LX No. 18 Sure enough, pretty soon the new has resulted from re­ out of a clear blue sky flashed modeling and redecoration a big bolt of lightning — nearing completion on St. Maryknoll Bishop Visits Denver but it hit Father Moynihan! Mary’s church here. There was a moment of si­ A Heroic Bishop Is Remembered Bishop Raymond A. Lane, >I.M.. left, former Superior Exterior face-lifting and in­ lence and then a voice from General of Maryknoll, is shown with Bishop David M. Maloney terior rehabilitation have pre­ heaven said: “ Hell! We got to common sense” of the Chinese now in the grips of Communist following the Pontifical Low Mass offered in Holy Ghost church. served traditional values of Bishop .lames E. Walsh. M.M.. as he passes his the wrong one.” tyranny. an historic structure erected 50th priestly anniversary jubilee in a prison on China’s DroTer, on Dec. 8, marking the golden jubilee of the heroic « • * in 1896. Modernization has mainland, remains a firm and confident friend of the Bisiiop Lane spoke at a special Mass celebrated in Denver missioner Bishop James E. Walsh, M.M., who still remains in a Chivalry is the attitude of produced a richly embellished marking the golden jubilee of the heroic missioner who has Red orison camp in China. Bishop Lane spoke at the Mass. a man toward a strange wom­ and lighted setting for appro­ Chinese people. This belief was expressed by a man elected to remain in China, even in jail if necessary. See the story on the Mass and Bishop Lane’s sermon on this an. priate celebration of the re­ who was once Bishop Walsh’s superior — Bishop Ray­ page. ^ohn F. Kelly Bishop Lane said he is sure Bishop Walsh, “like Pope * « * vised liturgy within the Gothic mond A. Lane, M.M. John XXIII.” realizes even in a Communist jail that his real concept of the building. As everyone knows, Den­ enemy is self-love, and that is why he is sacrificing himself. In speaking of the improve­ The former Superior General of Maryknoll said in Denver ver’s Anna Marie Gold has a ment of the church, the Rt. that he is sure Bishop Walsh, ‘‘were he relea.sed tomorrow,” The Pontifical Low Mass was offered in Holy Ghost Church passion for new hats. Her by Bishop David M. Maloney. Prelates in the sanctuary were Can You Help the Poor? husband arrived home one Rev. Monsignor Robert Hoff­ would return home with the confidence in the ultimate “ return man, pastor, said: ‘-The chal­ the Rt. Rev. Monsignors Gregory Smith, P.A..V.G., John B. Again this year Denver Catholics can offer a Christmas evening just as she was try­ lenge of blending the old and Cavanagh, William J. Monahan, Forrest H. Allen, and William gift to Christ in His poor. ing on her new chapeau. “ Darling.” she gushed, “ I the new. the traditional and H. Jones. A Christmas basket to rejoice the hearts of a family’s just couldn’t pass this hat the modern in the restoration About No Meat on Friday Present at the Mass were scores of priests, including fellow boys and girls costs an average of SIO, and contributions, of St. Mary’s has been tri­ without buying it.” Maryknollers of the martyr Bishop, and hundreds of Sisters. of any amount, may be sent to the Catholic Charities office. “ Well, dear.” Frank re­ umphantly overcome by archi­ Vatican City — A Papal cil on Dec. 8. Vatican sources 1685 Grant street, Denver. Colo. 80203. plied gloomily, “ if you can’t tects and designers.” The document lifting C'athohc re­ said formalities have held up The Mass was offered on the Feast of the Immaculate Con­ The Rt. Rev. ]\>onsignor Elmer J. Kolka, Charities di­ learn to pa.ss a hat, I’ll soon project has drawn national strictions against eating meat its proclamation. One report ception. Dec. 8, the day following the jubilee of the 74-year-old rector, notes that despite the seeming prosperity of our times, have to.” attention, the pastor said, and on Friday has been reported said the announcement was Bishop Walsh, who had to be reminded of the anniversary there has been a large influx of unemployed, and seasonal * 4> • will be a model for study in by the wire services as ready expected Dec. 7. in a letter from his brother, Judge William C. Walsh of Cum­ workers who have com e to the city with their families. If there is one thing I can’t restoration of other historic for proclamation. Complete details had not berland, Md. church edifices in the United The report said that Pope been received by the “ We especially want to help those families with small stand, it’s constructive criti­ In his sermon Bishop Lane revealed that when the Com­ cism. States. Paul VI has put off issuing “ Register” at press time. children, who otherwise would not have any extra, special munists seized control in China he “ ordered” Bishop Walsh — Rev. D. F. Dunn See other stories in Section the document until after the When made, announcement treats for Christmas,” a Catholic Charities official said. * • * will be carried in detail. (Turn to Page 16) 2, Page 1 and on Page 10. close of the Ecumenical Coun­ Msgr. Hiester: “ Does the orchestra play requests?” Waiter: “ Yes. sir. What L egio n o f Dosonty Changes Title would you like them to play?” "May continued motion picture production be encouraged Msgr. H.; “ Pinochle.” to offer to the public, especially to the youths desirous of • « • diversion, a fitting entertainment which not only may en­ “ I’d like to know what lighten the mind, but form it and strengthen it further in the makes me tick,” said Bud love of honesty, rectitude and decorum as becomes saints.” A Name That Scared People' Aggeler to the psychiatrist, — Pope John XXIII “ and also why I chime the The National Legion of its eight-year period of renew­ is “ persuader” — to persuade Those who take the pledge EXCEPTION to this policy hour and quarter-hour, too.” • * * - : m v Decency has changed its al described in .America people to support good and this Sunday will promise to occurs whenever the a CuMP l a i n name. An agency of the magazine.” worthwhile motion pictures promote what is artistically publishes a positive recom­ Betty Kerr: “ Darling, I'm afraid dinner will be a little UU)V American Hierarchy, the in the article Monsignor and avoid those that were ob­ and morally good in motion mendation on a film: such Little said that the Legion’s jectionable.