PITTSBURGH to^NEUNWERsnv Committee formed Area delegates to implement find Black Congress economic pastoral stimulating B y PA TR IC IA B A R T08 B y PH IL TA YLO R Diocesan delegates to the National Black Bishop Anthony Bevilacqua has established a Catholic Congress recently held In Washington 12-member Committee on Implementation of the D.C, said the experience was one many will never U.S. Bishops’ pastoral letter “Economic Justice forget and expressed hopes that the work of the for All.” congress will continue on both diocesan and Its purpose, according to chairman James parish levels. Thomas, is “not to re-debate or discuss the Ten delegates and two facilitators, selected from pastoral," but to "develop ways and means of Im­ the Pittsburgh Diocese by Bishop Anthony plementing the recommendations of the pastoral Bevilacqua, attended the four-day congress May In the diocese." 21 to 24. About 40 issues or concerns were ad­ “We feel very positive,” he said of the dressed by 1500 delegates from 110 U.S. dioceses. committee. The concerns of Black Catholics were solicited na­ Thomas, a faculty member at Duqueane Univer­ tionally through diocesan-sponsored “days of sity's school of business and administration and a reflection.” Their purpose was to Identify issues of research consultant for Camegle-Mellon Univer­ concern among Black Catholics and explore their sity's center for labor studies. Is Joined by these relationship with the Church. Both the Pittsburgh persons on the new committee: and neighboring Greensburg Dioceses held days Sister Joyce Serratore, who does parish of reflection. One of the chief alms of the congress ministry work at St. Anselm In Swiasvale; Sister was to formulate a plan to further the church’s ef­ Janet Mock, superior of the Sisters of St. Joseph In forts to evangelize the nation's six million unchur: Baden; Fr. Paul M. Kuppe o f the justice and peace ched Blacks. office of the Capuchin Franciscans at St. “ It was an experience that I’m very glad I had Augustine Friary in Lawrenceville. the opportunity to be a part of." said delegate Fr. Garrett D. Dorsey, co-admlnlstrator of St. Eleanors Greene, a parishioner of St. James Ini Stephen In Hazelwood and a founder of the Tri- Wllklnsburg. State Conference on Steel; John P. Beggy of Mrs. Greene said she was at first *Tshocked" to Mellon Financial Services; Dr. Veronica Morgan- see so many Black Catholics In one place. "I felt Lee of Black Catholic Ministries. Area delegates and facilitators attending the Na­ like a child on Christmas morning. Once I got to Carol Wallace, parish ministry worker at St. (foreground) of Corpus Christi: Keith Herrtot the congress there were so many things of interest Mary of Mercy, Downtown; Sergio Diaz-Brlquets of tional Black Catholic Congress held at the delegate, seminarian at S t Paul seminary, Craf- there.” Duquesne University's Institute for World Con­ Catholic University of America in Washington ton: Earletta Hartwell, delegate. Our Lady of the "Blacks are making the spirituality of our cerns; Conrad R. Carney of Allison Park; James D.C. May 21 -24 had the opportunity to meet with Most Blessed Sacrament East Hills; Dr. Veronica Church be known. We’re coming Into our own. Lally of the Contruction Trades Branch of the many of the nation's black clergy and religious Morgan-Lee, facilitator. Black Catholic Blacks in other churches are suddenly taking AUegeny County Labor Council; and Gloria Berry including Fr. George Clements (left), pastor of Ho­ Ministries, S t Benedict the Moor; Sr. Valerie Zot- notice of us," she said proudly. of Sewlckley. ly Angels Church in Chicago. At the conference Keith Herrlot, a seminarian at St. Paul Seminary Fr. Theodore Rutkowski. associate general tola CSJ. delegate, co-administrator of Holy from left are: Elizabeth Stoner, facilitator. Cor­ and a delegate from St. Benedict the Moor. Hill secretary of the diocese, is serving as staff to the Rosary School; Sr. Bertha Sutton CSJ. delegate. pus Christl, East Liberty; Eleonora Greene, District, said he hopes to apply some of the things committee. Sisters of St. Joseph's Motherhouse, Baden; and he learned while at the congress this summer delegate. S t James, Wtlklnsburg; Margretta In his charge to them. Bishop Bevilacqua stated Fr. David H. Taylor, delegate, pastor o f Holy working at Holy Rosary Parish in Homewood. that last November the National Conference of Stokes, delegate. S t Benedict the Moor, Hill Rosary. Missing from photo is Conrad A. Johnson "I think the whole congress was exciting. Seeing Catholic Bishops approved the pastoral letter on D istrict Nicola Estes. Holy Rosary. Homewood; Esq., a delegate from S t Benedict. so many people excited about returning to their the ecr.iomy. Now, with publication of the docu- Sr. Donna Cronauer CSJ. delegate, teacher at St. parishes and bringing back the pastoral plan. It — Photo by Phil Taylor (Conttnued on page 2) Benedict the Moor School: William Stoner (Continued on page 3) V Bishop W uerl glad Seattle^ O f f i c i a l controversy finally resolved Bishop Bosco will be missed By JERRY F1LTEAU was "glad it's over" but "I (The following letter was sent to all priests of celebration In his honor will be held on Sunday, WASHINGTON (NC) — Aux­ haven't felt any bitterness. This Is the diocese.) June 21. at St. Paul Cathedral. Bishop Bosco will iliary Bishop Donald Wuerl of not a question of personal be the principal celebrant and homilist at a Seattle, relieved of his controver­ Aux. Bp. animosity, but of Issues. What Reverend and dear Father; special Mass which will begin at 3:00 p.m. This sial assignment there May 27. W uerl we're talking about here, what liturgy will be followed by a public reception at said he had many "enriching” this is all about from the start. Is The announcement that Bishop Anthony the Cathedral High School. and “ faith-filled" experiences Issues (of church life knd law) ... Bosco has been named the new Bishop of I ask that you please bring this celebration to with the people of the Seattle Ar­ not personalities." Greensburg Is an event that evokes a variety of the special attention of your people and Invite chdiocese, but "I'm glad It's over, Bom In Pittsburgh' In 1941, emotions In all those who know and love him. their participation. While recognizing the dif­ l‘m glad It's settled." Donald W. Wuerl was ordained a Certainly we rejoice with Bishop Bosco because ficult demands of your own Sunday schedule you Bishop Wuerl. 45. was named priest on Dec. 17, 1966, after our Holy Father has chosen him for this new and are also most welcome to attend. an auxiliary bishop of Seattle In philosophy studies at The Important ministry In the Church. We also re­ As we prepare to bid farewell to Bishop Bosco slbllitles "despite exceedingly dif­ December 1985. Last September Catholic University of American joice with our good neighbors In the Diocese of we do so with sincere gratitude for all he has ficult circumstances beyond his the Vatican Instructed Ar­ In Washington and theology Greensburg for they arc receiving a truly wise, done for the Church In Pittsburgh. We have been control." chbishop Raymond Hunthausen studies at the North American compassionate and devoted shepherd. We know richly blessed by his presence and his ministry. of Seattle to cede full authority to While the position he was plac­ College In Rome. that Bishop Bosco will admirably continue the We also pledge to him our continued prayerful Bishop Wuerl over some key ed in was awkward, he said, both From 1967 to 1969 he was an wonderful work of his beloved predecessor, support and friendship. May Almighty God grant aspects of archdlocesan priests and peopleteof the ar­ assistant pastor in Pittsburgh and Bishop William Connare. him abundant happiness and health, grace and governance. chdiocese welcomed him and secretary to Bishop John Wright. Nevertheless, it is inevitable that we ex­ peace In the days and years to come. The unprecedented division of made him feel at home as a In 1969 Bishop Wright, later nam­ perience some degree of sadness since Bishop With prayerful best wishes. I remain episcopal authority provoked person. ed a cardinal, was called to Rome Bosco will no longer be serving In our midst. This wide controversy, leading even­ as head of the Vatican Congrega­ In visiting nearly every parish is a great loss for all of us for whom he has been a Sincerely yours in Christ tually to the formation of a three- tion for the Clergy. Father Wuerl In the archdiocese during his 18 trusted counsellor, a dedicated priest and a loyal bishop commission, headed by months there. "I found a very accompfeatled him and spent the friend. H P Ilf Cardinal Joseph Bemardin of beautiful and faith-filled ex­ next 10 years in Rome as his per­ So that all the members of the Diocese of Pltt- 7 Chicago, to work out a solution to X perience," he said. sonal secretary and a staff sburgh can suitably express their appreciation the impasse. Another "very positive and member of the congregation. and fondness for Bishop Bosco, a public Diocesan Bishop of Pittsburgh The solution was announced in heartening experience” was his During his years In Rome he Washington May 27. It Involved dealing with priests, he said. also earned a doctorate In the appointment of Bishop "The priests have been able to theology and was a principal Thomas Murphy of Great Falls- editor of "The Teaching of Bishop Bevilacqua announces the following tive June 26, 1987.