.. 'Jm w m VOL. LXII, NO. 22 MAY 28, 1986 Colorado’s Largest Weekly CIRCULATION 81,361 40 PAGES 25 CENTS m ms This Caririchnium dinosaur roamed the area outside Denver about 100 million years ago. By James Fiedler bishops on biblical matters Register Staff "Evolution is the beautiful creation of God, ' he said, adding that evolution seems to make God appear Dinosaurs, even more perfect. F ather Giuseppe Leonardi talks about dinosaurs as though they were still roaming the earth today, instead The priest-paleontologist, who is an adviser to the of 100 million years ago. National Bishops' Conference of Brazil in the Cultural In addition to priestly ministries the Brazilian and University ministry, said also that he sees no con­ evolution priest — a native of Venice, Italy — is also a paleon­ flict between the Bible and evolution. tologist, a scientist who studies the life of past geologi­ "A s Vatican II said, the Bible is a light for our Lobster cal periods from fossil remains. salvation. It is not a light on geology, paleontology or The priest said he sees no reason for conflict be­ evolution,■' Father Leonardi said tween faith and science and or between faith and evol­ Help to faith eral and faith ution. "T o me, my studies of fossils and evolution . all a God as creator my studies ... are a help to my faith. rth “ I believe in God as creator ... I see evolution as a " I see the glory of God m nature, in dynamic Priest-paleontologist process in the hands of God," said Father Leonardi, nature. The process of evolution is dynamic. Nature is who has a doctorate from the Pontifical Biblical In­ not something static. sees ‘hand of God’ stitute in Rome and is an adviser to the Brazilian (Continued on Page S) P a g e 2 — The Denver Catholic Register, Wed., May 28, 1986 IN TH E 14 declare their candidacy SPOTLIGHT for permanent diaconate Sister Mary Lucy Downey At a Mass May 17 at Our Lady of Fatima Parish, 14 J. Vieira, Wheat Ridge, and Martin Wilhelm, Aurora. permanent diaconate candidates declared their official can­ Having completed their first year in diaconal forma­ Occupation: Executive didacy for ordination to the Order of Deacon, to be held in tion, and having now been accepted as officially studying Director of Archdiocesan the Spring of 1987. for the permanent diaconate, 15 additional men were in­ Housing Father Marcian O’Meara director of the Permanent stalled into the ministry of lector at the same ceremony Birthplace: Butte, Mont Diaconate Program for the archdiocese, received the peti­ They were Bart F. Finn, Arvada; George R. Fortunate, Age: 54. tions of the candidates. Westminster; Robert W. Hunter, Jr., Littleton; Brian J. What is it that led you to A new part in the ceremony was the verbal consent Kerby, Bailey; Richard P. Kucharyson, Loveland; Joseph choose your profession? that wives of the married candidates gave for their hus­ H. Meilinger, Greeley; Leo Oehrle, Northglenn; Ronald T I just knew that if I bands to proceed to ordination. Ritchey, Thornton; Martin L. Sanchez, Broomfield; William wanted to be as happy as Assisting Father Marcian was Deacon Ronald Ansay, Trewartha, Ft. Collins; Eugene Vitello, Denver; Martin A possible. I would become a $2 Coordinator of Spiritual Formation for the candidates, and Wager, Littleton; Dale A. Wahl, Aurora, and Lynn E War­ Sister of Charity of Deacon Richard Bowles, who was master of ceremonies. Leavenworth and I was ing, Northglenn. Also assisting was Deacon Joseph Hawley, permanent dea­ right' The choir from Cure d’Ars Parish sang. con assigned to Our Lady of Fatima Parish. The candidates for both years of formation will make to What do you like best Candidates declaring their candidacy were Sidney about it? their annual retreat June 6-8 at Sacred Heart Retreat Atencio, Denver: Ronald Claussen, Littleton; L. Stephen Everyday is different, a new opportunity and also I House, Sedalia. Dolan, Boulder; Marvin Hegarty, Denver; Gordon D. feel I am helping people, making a difference. Hudec, Westminster; Clarence G. McDavid, Denver; Father Jeffrey Bayhi, pastor of St. Jules' Parish, Belle ar What do you like least about it? Gordon Milhone, Denver; John R. Ochoa, Greeley; John Rose, LA, will be retreatmaster. .Meetings, meetings, meetings! Pontillo, Denver; Fred W. Rainguet, Ft. Collins; Michael The formation program for the archdiocese lasts four What is your most memorable experience? Romanowski, Lakewood; Vernon Rompot, Denver; Richard years. H o i Move-in day at Cathedral Plaza, our first senior citizen highrise. What is your favorite pastime? will Spending time with a good friend, eating good food, Catt or reading a good book. June is bustin’ out all over issuing t What one person had the most influence on your life? CCS Bishop Evans because of his love and compassion for ■ Catholic youth from around the country will gather Charge people and his deep faith. June is bustin’ out all over with conventions, meetings, at the Y.M.C.A. Camp of the Rockies June 14-17 for What is your day-to-day philosophy of life? graduations, races and youth activities. support RFNFW’S AWAKENING experience. Mother Teresa of Help people be all that they can be. Youth, women, permanent deacons and pro lifers take urged to Calcutta is expected to address the teen-agers during the What is your favorite word of advice to others? center stage in June when national and regional conventions in pledgi four-day event. Remember how much God loves us! come to Denver. The What is the one thing that displeases you most? A month crammed with activities starts off with a ■ SPLUNGE, an annual week of activities for to promt Individuals who criticize. bang June 1 as runners set their course in the annual archdiocesan youth, will be held June 18-24. This year’s pledge $ Charge ’n Chug race and the Catholic Biblical School gradu­ What pleases you most? experience will include a day in Vail as well as inner-city One Seeing people work together. ates 78 students to go out and lead parish scripture studies. work. ference The hectic pace of meetings and activities continues ■ The Couple to Couple League will host its national provide: throughout the next few weeks, slowing down only after a convention June 22-25 at the Colorado School of Mines in □ ' regional permanent diaconate conference June 27-29. Golden. More than 120 families from throughout the country housing. We’re sorry June activities of particular interest to Catholics are as are exjiected to attend, including those who teach and ( follows: promote Natural Family Planning and those who practice ... if some stories you expected to see in this issue are ■ Catholic Community Services hopes to raise $50,000 it. ster. with the Charge ’n Chug race starting at 9:30 a.m. June 1 in not in. The Register had to be made up earlier this week ■ About 200 permanent deacons and their wives will □ ' City Park. because of the Memorial Day holiday. attend the regional Permanent Diaconate Conference June a famih ■ The Catholic Biblical School graduates its first class 27-29 at the Foothills Conference Center in Morrison. The in ceremonies at 2 p.m. June 1 at the Basilica of the keynote speech will be delivered by Auxiliary Bishop to a nei; Immaculate Conception. Father Lawrence St. Peter, Thomas Gumbleton of Detroit. Deh W e’re Fac^ing a Very Real archdiocesan Administrator, will preside at the ceremonies, dition t( at which 78 students will receive beginner teacher the $100 Shortage of Priests. certificates or participant certificates. the effo ■ The Denver Archdiocesan Council of Catholic The Talk About and Women will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a conven­ ver’s Ci Pray for Vocations! tion June 2 and 3 at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Grant O fficial Mik Street. activity ■ The annual Mile Hi Scripture Institute June 8-13 at PASTORAL CENTER 200 Josephine Street “ Differt St. Thomas’ Seminary will focus on the theme “ Jesus and Denver, C O 80206 An The Denver Catholic Register the Early Church.’’ includes ■ The annual convention of the National Right to Life refreshi lUSPS 557-020) Committee will be held at the Marriott City Center June Lawrsnee 8 t Peter, Administrator, publisher APPOINTMENTS will be Father C.B. Woodrich, executive editor 12-14. The three-day convention will include nationally- James E. Fiedler, editor Reverend Roger Fuller appointed Assistant Pastor at Lim«s Piordan, contributing editor known speakers, workshops and a candlelight rally at the James Pierson, business manager Good Shepherd Parish, Denver, Colorado, effective June 25. Frenh Vecchiarelli, advertising director state Capitol. 1986. Patricia Hiliyer, reporter Marianne Comfort, reporter Reverend Prosper Bemunuge appointed as Assistant Harv Bishop, reporter Pastor at St. Therese Parish, Aurora, Colorado, effective James Baca, staff photographer Lorna Collins, circulation Permanent deacons’ retreat June 25, 1986. Please direct all inquiries regarding changes of address, subscriptions, etc., tc L( the Circulation Office, The Denver Catholic Register. 200 Josephine Street, The first retreat for the permanent deacons of the Denver, 80206 Phone 388-4411. Ext 270 Denver archdiocese will be held at Sacred Heart Retreat SCHEDULE Editorial offices located at 200 Josephine 80206 Subscriptions REVEREND MARCIAN T. O’MEARA $12.75 per year House, Sedalia, May 30-June 1. Forty deacons of the archdiocese will be in attendance for the retreat. Thursday, June 5, 5 pm ., M arycrest Convent, Cel­ Foreign Countries including the Phillippmes, $25 per year. Rt Rev Matthew J ebration of Eucharist/Chapter of Elections. BIsI Smith, Ph D , Founding Editor of Register System of Catholic Newspapers Jesuit Father George Maloney, noted retreat master 1913-1960 Friday-Sunday, June 6-8, Sedalia, Sacred Heart Retreat and author, as well as spiritual formation director, will Edited in Denver.