• I VOL LXH, JUN£ 4, 1988 Colorado's Largest Weekly CIRCULATION 11,348 New archbishop named Bishop J. Francis Stafford of Memphis IS .d By Martin Moran Bishop J . Francis Stafford of the Diocese t of Memphis, Tenn., has been appointed archbishop of the Archdiocese of Denver by Pope John Paul II, it was announced June 3 by Archbishop Pio Laghi, papal pro-nuncio at to the United States. The ten ta ti ve date for the new archbishop's installation has been set for It. July 31 in Denver. Bishop Stafford, 53, will succeed the late Archbishop James V. Casey, who died or March 14. :>r of Installation Bishop Stafford will be officially installed as archbishop of the 99-year-old Denver archdiocese in ceremonies tentatively set for the feast of St. Ignatius Loyola. There will be vespers service at the Basilica of ily. the Immaculate Conception on July 30, the night prior to his installation. t- The Denver archdiocese of Denver, one of 34 archdiocese in the United States, has a s See other stories on Page 3. ed Catholic population of 330,270 and is com­ in prised of 24 counties Ill northern Colorado ng It is approximately four times the geo­ graphical size of the Diocese of Memphis. Bishop Stafford, spiritual leader of the lis­ 50,308 Catholics of west Tennessee, was in­ to stalled as bishop of the 21-<:ounty Memphis diocese in ceremonies at the Cathedral of e, the Immaculate Conception and Cook Con­ nc- vention Center on Jan. 17 and 18, 1983. 1ly He succeeded the late Bishop Carroll T. Dozier, who, for 12 years, served as the 1er first bishop of the Diocese of Memphis. Baltimore archdiocese Before coming to Memphis, Bishop Staf­ ford served for 25 years in the Archdiocese of Baltimore in various capacities - as pastor, Vicar General, Urban Vicar, direc­ tor of Associated Catholic Charities and auxiliary bishop. Pastoral letters Recently, Bishop Stafford released a two­ h part pastoral letter entitled " In Christ Jesus." The pastoral applied the Christian ethical norm to 1) Marriage, Family Life and Human Sexuality; 2) Racial and Ethnic Justice; 3) Peace, the Tranquility and Com­ pleteness that Comes of Order, and 4 ) Jus­ tice and Holy S1mphcity. " In Christ Jesus" 1s the second pastoral letter released by Bishop Stafford. On May 14, 1984, Bishop Stafrord. along with Bishop James D Niedergeses of the Diocese of Nashville, issued a joint pastoral letter, " But I say to you ... ," on capital punish• ment that expressed opposition to legalized executions Bishop Stafford was recently elected to the admm1strat1ve committee of the Na­ tional Conference 01 Cathohc B1,;hops and 8()401 the administrative board of the U S Cath· otic Conference. Newly named Archbishop J. Francis Stafford of Denver B1~hop Stafford al:o;o ,;erve as eo-<:ha1r­ man for the Lutheran/Roman Catholic Bilateral Dialogue and the World Methodist Council/Roman Catholic Bilateral Dialogue. Page 2 - The Denver Catholic Register, Wed., June 4, 1986 IN THE St SPOTLIGH[T On · On Suzanne Didier Scll'leck tolic N Paul 11 Occupation: Teacher at success St. Catherine of Siena's have w School for 17 years and tude fo1 coach for 12 years. Foi Birthplace: Fresno, of a m Calif. celebra· Age: 38. Diocese Parish: St. Catherine of long an Siena. Church What is it that led you to em Pia choose your profession? World 1 I feel so fortunate to traordir have experienced wonder­ head of ful, caring teachers as a and has student in California and of an ei here in Denver at Mt. leged ti Carmel High School and Loretto Height:s College. I'm bishops sure their dedication had a great influence on my I a decision to be a teacher. Jesus C What do you like best about it? tolic Ct Working with the children is what it's all about. Their enthusiasm and excitement for learning keeps you going. The parents here at St. Catherine's are s upportive and positive, which makes m;y job easy. What do you like least about it? Meetings. What is your most memorable experie1nce? Ht The birth of my two children, Cheryl, 17, and Karen, 15½. J~ Motta/OCR Photo What is your favorite pastime? New: Sewing, gardening, traveling, reading. Installation at St. Mary Magdalene's Denver, What one person had the most influence on your life? Archdioc, My mother has guided and supported me throughout Father Lawrence St. Peter, right, archdiocesan Ad­ supervise the home. Murray hj!ls served the parish in ordained my life. I learned valuable lessons from Iner, especially ministrator, installed Gene Murray, second from left, as several capacities for the past 18 years, beginning as a in Rome, in dealing with people. She is able to see the value and director of administration at St. Mary Magdalene's Parish teacher in the school. The priest retirees will attend to the SincE good in people before judging them. Her gentle, and Father Roy Figlino at left, as parish administrator. The spiritual needs of the parishioneni;. Murray will administer has serve energetic, positive and encouraging ways, were and are parish rectory will soon become Villa Madeleine, a retire­ pastor, p; an inspiration to me and my seven brotheirs and sisters. ment home for archdiocesan priests. Father Figlino will the physical and fiscal aspects of the parish. Associate What is your day-to-day philosophy of life? bishop. Face each day with a positive attitude and a smile. Alon1 What is your favorite word of advice ~1> others? ACCW convention chairman Lend a hand, help out wherever and whenever you !catholic lmmig~ation movesl vice presi can. The Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women's annual missions. What is the one thing that displeases you most? convention was held June 2 and 3, but could not be included Catholic Immigration and R ~settlement Services has Befo1 People who volunteer to do something ~,nd then spend in this issue because The Register went to press prior to moved its offices to 3417 W. 38th ,~ve. Loyola Q the whole time crabbing about it. the meetings. A full report will be featured in the issue of The new location is just one block west of the former and St. Iii What pleases you most? June 11. offices. The phone number, 458--0~!1. remains the same. from 195: To see the good results of work: a flower finally degree. : blooming in my garden, a student finally " getting" the Gregoriar math lesson, an art lesson that turned ouit to be fun and West Deanery effective July l, 1986 j r a three year period bachelor , creative - happy kids, satisfied parents, and teachers Very Reverend Michael A. Wal~ appointed to Dean of the sacred th1 and families - working hard together l'or a common North Deanery for a period of three! years effective July 1, goal. Official 1986. Social SCBEDULElS Fol101 PASTORAi. CE"-TER attended t 200 Jo~phine Streer VERY REVEREND LAW~ CE ST. PETER Demer, CO 80206 Tuesday, June 3, 11 a.m., De er, Basilica of the Im- in Washin1 maculate Conception, Archdioc Council or Catholic master's c The Denver Catholic Rlegister Women, 1986 Convention - Liturgy. APPOINTMENTS Bisho1 IUSPS 557-020) Wednesday, June 4, 11 a.m., Loveland, St. John the at Rutger: Admlnlstr•IO<. publlaher Reverend Julian Haas, 0 FM. Cap., appointed Adminis­ Evangelist Church 40th AnniversarJ' or Ordination for Rev ..F-_~It.-. C.a . W~ UKuhlte edi tor Rutgers C .,_ L ,,_, ed1to, trator of Annunciation Parish, Denver, Colorado, effective Regis F. McGuire - Liturgy UN,a lllorclan, oontrlbubng ed•tor June 15, 1986. Extension .,_ '"-- bu11nesa men•~• Friday, June 6, 10 a.m., AAQW Meeting - Pastoral ,,_ v-......i, •d-ng d•recior Reverend Len Schreiner, O.F.M., Cap., to be Chaplain at Center ,lllrlde HMl)ow, repo,w, St Joseph Hospital, Denver, Colorado and 111 residence at Sunday, June 8, 9.30 a .m. Delover, Transfiguration of .,_ ~ ,_,,., tt.... • .._, repo,ler Annunciation Church, Denver, Colorado effective July 15, Our Lord Church, Prayer for utranjian People. J-._ stall p""1ogreph<tr 1986 IMfta c,rcul• llon Sunday, June 8, 3 p.m., Denv~r. Church or the Good c..-.... Reverend Gilmary Tillman, 0 F.M.. Cap,, appointed Ad· Shepherd, 40th Anniversary or Ord t1on for Rev. Herbert ~-direct alt JnqLt•t... r~ard1ng Ch&ngN of addreu. ••bKt1pbon1. etc tc ministrator of St. Elizabeth Church, Denver, Colorado, effec­ ""' Corc;ula llon Olflc:e, n .. o.n- C.tt•ollc; Regaata< 20() JoMph•M SltN I Banigan. St o.n- 80206 Pnone ~,11, Ext 270 tive July 15, 1986 Sunday. June B, 7 p.m., Denve ', St. Thomas Seminary, Reverend Bennett Colucci, O.F M , Cap., appointed As­ Edlll>nal offlc:ee IOceled ., 200 Joeept>lne, o.n-. 8(]1206 Sub..:nptlOn• Opening of Mile High Scripture Ins lute. Ou1 S1275peryNt sociate Director or Samaritan House, Denver, Colorado, effec­ Monday, June 9, Denver, St. omas Seminary, Mile fo,eign CountnN Including II,. P h11Upp,,_, 125 per yeer Rt Rev M•Mew J tive July 15, 1986 High Scripture Institute. this rr Smlff>. Pt, 0 Founding Ednor of Reg,.,., System of C4,hOhc: N-- 1913-llN!O Very Reverend Leonard Alimena appomted Dean or the Friday, June 13, Denver, St Seminary, Mlle Archbis Southwest Deanery effective July 1, 1986, for a period of three J. Frar1 Edli.cl In o.n-. Coloredo Ptlnled -ly ••cepl ,.. , --of 0-..,ber by High Scripture Institute. SentiM4 Publlat>tng Co Sec:ond c;loa poegge p,o,d ., o.n- Color•do years Saturday, June 14, 6 p.m , tun, Christ the King the neVI Publ- by""' Atc:l>dk>cNe of o.n-.