The Denver Catholic R esister WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER28.1977 VOL. LlII Coloralo.L .rg .., W«My ............. N O . 7 25 CENTS PER COPY 32 PAGES Farmers Need 'Fair Return, ' Strike Displaying the angry mood of farmers is this man who joined a Kevin Dufficy ( Photo by Mark Kiryluk) I’ueblo crowd that told Agriculture Secretary Bob Berglnnd they are ready to go on strike if help doesn’t come. Just the Medicine By Richard Tucker ~ Register Staff American farmers, many of whom are threatening to go on Danny Needed strike, must be assured of “a fair return for their capital and labor,” according to U.S. Catholic bishops. By Dave Tracy In a statement issued Nov. 21, 1974, the National Conference of Register Staff Catholic Bishops have said “the productivity and viability of “It’s Just the medicine Danny needed,” the 19- American agriculture must be maintained. Serious disruption of year-old’s father said. this sector of the economy could adversely affect the world food crisis.” Danny, the son of William and Catherine Duf­ ficy of Presentation parish, is the victim of a rare The bishops’ statement of concern was recalled as more than form of blood cancer and is taking some painful 2,000 farmers and others confronted Secretary of Agriculture Bob tests and treatment at the National Institute of Berglund in Pueblo Sept. 22. Health at Bethesda, Md., outside the nation’s The farmers threatened to strike Dec. 14 unless the government capital. guarantees them 100 per cent of parity — what it costs to grow a He had wanted to see Central Catholic High crop. Schooi’s opening game of the football season Anything that calls attention to the plight of farmers is good, a against Machebeuf High. Danny had played Northeast Colorado farmer said in viewing a threatened strike by linebacker at Central before enrolling at the his colleagues. University of Northern Colorado, and his brother Kevin is this year’s quarterback for the Cougars. “I have never advocated anything that drastic,” said Jim Brophy, who farms near Yuma. Danny’s father and uncie, John Quinn, looking for the “medicine” to help bolster the youth’s spirits, But he said he sympathizes with the group called American had thought of trying to fiim the game themselves, Agriculture which says it won’t grow any more crops unless they but then realized that was impractical. get 100 per cent of parity. They approached the Broncos organization about Father Andrew Gottschalk, associate pastor of Divine obtaining some filming equipment, and were put in Redeemer Church in Colorado Springs and archdiocesan director touch with Dave Porta, a cameraman for Channel 7 of the Rural Life Conference, said the Catholic Church must sup­ television. port efforts of farmers to get a just return for their labors. Porta, a St. Jude parishioner, agreed to film the “We talk about justice in other fields,” Father Gottschalk said. game because of an earlier discussion he had had “But we have Ignored the farmers.” with friends on the need to help one’s neighbors. He Agreeing with Father Gottschalk was Don Mais, a dryland explained: “I came to the conclusion in Church that farmer near Stoneham, who said “there are people in the church 1 had been called to perform as a Christian really who talk about food for people, but not food for profit. Nobody in should.” the church gives any consideration to who is producing that food and at what expense.” (Continued on Page 3) On his own time. Porta filmed the Central- Machebeuf game and personally saw that the film was flown to Bethesda. The next day Danny and his mother and his Cathoiic High Schooi brother Tom, who are staying with him at NIH, saw the game film, along with a filmed message from 1977 Footbaii Guide his father and brothers and sisters. Pages 24-27 (Continu«d on Pag* 3) 19-year-old Danny Dufficy. Page 2 — t H e ÖENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER, Wed., Septsmbar 28,1977 ARCHBISHOP’S OFFICE Priesthood in the 70's 9.38 Bannock Street Denver, CO 80204 “Priesthood in the 70’s: Problems and Perspec­ Edward Madden, Vicar for Priestly Personnel, on Open (C tives” will be discussed by Archbishop James V. Casey at I.'Sting Procedure for priests’ assignment; Father the annual Presbyterate, the meeting of the archbishop Michael J. Chamberlain, Officialis of the Marriage 1 with his priests and deacons. Tribunal, and Father Edward Hoffman. Chancellor, on NI The Presbyterate will be held Oct. 4 at the Queen of the Tribunal and New Marriage Forms. I Peace Parish Center. Msgr. William Jones, Vicar General, will lead a br< Archbishop Casey, in letters to priests and deacons daytime prayer service. Official ma explaining the need for the Presbyterate, said that “the In the afternoon Jesuit Father Harry Hoewischer of pal Church’s concept of presbyteral ministry has undergone Regis College will speak on “Priesthood in the ’70’s: APPOINTMENTS ine dramatic changes in the past decade.” Reflections for the Future,” followed by discussion and Most Reverend George R. Evans, Auxiliary At a recent meeting of the National Federation of questions. Bishop, to be a member and Chairman of the Board of fel Priests’ Council, the archbishop wrote, “the greatly ex­ Bishop Hanifen will give the closing prayer. Archdiocesan Consultors. Wi panded dimensions of our presbyteral responsibilities Most Reverend Richard C. Hanifen, Auxiliary « were reduced to four essential elements: proclaiming the ‘Battie of Bishops' Earns Bishop, to be a member of the Board of Archdiocesan tat Good News, building the local parish community, serving Consultors. pra the spiritual and social needs of the people, and presiding $5,600 for Charities Reverend Monsignor William H. Jones, Vicar .Am at the celebration of the Eucharist.” General, to be a member of the Board of Archdiocesan tan The ability of priests and deacons “to meet the heavy Catholic Charities earned $5,600 from the “Battle of Consultors. y demands of this priestly ministry now and in the future,” the Bishops” softball game on Aug. 28. Reverend John A. Canjar, Associate Pastor, St. pra the archbishop said, "requires that we take the time to The game featured two teams of priests, one cap­ Vincent de Paul Church, Denver, also to be a member wet reflect upon our shared experiences, and find together in tained by Bishop George Evans and the other by Bishop of the Board of Archdiocesan Consultors. D discussion and prayer the mutual strength which our Richard Hanifen. It preceded a Denver Bears game. Reverend Roy Figlino, Pastor, St. Mary N il commitment to God and His people requires.” James Mauck, executive director of Denver Catholic Magdalene Church, Denver, also to be a member of doc As Archbishop Jadot (apostolic delegate in the United Community Services, reported that Notre Dame parish in the Board of Archdiocesan Consultors. had States) remarked at thq jVmerican Bishops’ Meeting last Denver was tops in ticket sales for the “Battle of the Very Rev. Joseph M. O’Malley, Pastor, Church of per fall,” our vocation as preachers of the Word makes Bishops,” selling $800 worth. the Risen Christ, also to be a member of the Board of W us ‘watchmen for the people’ ... ’we must be able to That parish was followed by Nativity of Our Lord, Archdiocesan Consultors. befi stand on the heights, and see from afar what is coming.” Broomfield and Blessed Sacrament and St. Anthony’s in Reverend Paul F. Wicker, Pastor, All Saints Am Bishop George Evans will give the welcome at the Denver, which sold over $450 worth of tickets. Church, Denver, also to be a member of the Board of pho Presbyterate as well as a report on the 1977 Colorado Archdiocesan Consultors. plet Legislature. Abbot Named Archbishop Reverend Thomas J. Woerth, Vicar for Education Ir Other reports will be given by Bishop Richard and Director, Family Life Services, to be in residence, pan Hanifen. on the Vicariate of the Southern Area; Father VATICAN CITY (NC) — Abbot Weakland, 50, suc­ St. James Rectory, Denver. ficy Donald Dunn, Vicar for Community Services, on Pope Paul VI has named Ab­ ceeds Archbishop William Reverend Edward M. Hoffmann, Chancellor - Dar Program on Aging: Parish Outreach; Martin Work, bot Rembert Weakland, ab­ Cousins in Milwaukee. Secretary, to be in residence. Ail Souls Rectory, Director of Administration and Planning, on Preview: bot primate of the 10,000- Archbishop Cousins submit­ 1977 Archdiocesan Report; Father Thomas Woerth, Vicar member Benedictine con­ ted his resignation in August Englewood. SCHEDULE for Family Life, Youth and Education Services, on Fami­ federation since 1967, when he reached age 75. ARCHBISHOP JAMES V. CASEY ly Life/Marriage Preparation: One Year Later; Father archbishop of Milwaukee. Friday, Sept. 30, 6 p.m. — Greeley, Catholic Com­ munity Services, Northern area. Meeting. Sunday, Oct. 2, 3 p.m. — Denver, St. Elizabeth’s Student Center, Dedication of new Facilities. Tuesday, Oct. 4, 10:30 a.m. — Aurora, Queen of Peace Parish Center, Annual Presbyterate Meeting. Thursday, Oct. 6, 6 p.m. — Denver, Cosmopolitan Cadillac Seville. Hotel, National Family Life Conference, Dinner. BISHOP GEORGE R. EVANS Thursday, Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m. — Arvada, St. Anne’s Parish, Confirmation, Concelebrated Mass. Friday, Sept. 30 - Saturday, Oct. 1 — Denver, Cam­ The most desirable paign for Human Development Area Meetings. Tuesday, Oct. 4, 10:30 a.m. — Aurora, Queen of Peace Parish Center, Annual Presbyterate Meeting. Tuesday, Oct. 4, 6 p.m. — Boulder, Parish car in America. Outreach Meeting. Thursday, Oct. 6, 4 p.m. — Denver, Catholic Pastoral Center, Aging Commission Meeting. Thursday, Oct.6, 6 p.m. — Denver, Cosmopolitan From the most obliging Hotel, Family Life Convention, Dinner.