Council Presents World New Image Of Churcl By Msgr. James J. Walsh ops gave overwhelming approv- clarification. Oddly enough, 39 unfolds in the characteristic Church would produce a new closing is told, it will be found Voice Special Correspondent al to the schema on The Church bishops voted against this. majestic, dignified pace of Ba- definition of herself, a new to the surprise of many that VATICAN CITY — It took (with only five dissenting FOUR HOUR CEREMONY silica rites. image, and when she would despite the obvious joy in the the Holy Father and 2220 bish- votes) and to the schema on reach out once again to sep- occasion, some felt let down. ops nearly four hours in last A four hour ceremony is long, But behind this final cere- Ecumenism (with only 11 in- arated Christians and revers- The newspapers have more Saturday's closing ceremony of even in St. Peter's where the mony were years, even genera- dicating disapproval). They ing her tone and manner of than hinted at the cause of the third session of Vatican II color and the dramatic tions of study and prayer and past centuries, make an un- also passed a decree on the this. to settle some unfinished busi- atmosphere of history in the hopes, all combined by the ashamed attempt for unity. ness of the last four centuries. Oriental Churches, dealing making heighten interest in grace of God to bring about Last Thursday the Council In rapid succession the bish- with matters long in need of every step of the ritual as it the historic moment when the When the full story of the (Continued on Page 7) 4TH GATHERING TO BE LAST THE VOICE P.O. Box 1059 Pope And Bishops Solemnly Miami, Fla. 33138 Return Requested Bring 3rd Session To Close By Father John P. Donnelly The proclamation of the coun- VATICAN CITY (NO — With cil's most important document the proclamation of the constitu- on the Church came immediate- Weekly Publication of the Diocese of Miami Covering the 16 Counties of South Florida tion on the nature of the Church ly after a Mass concelebrated and the decrees on ecumenism by Pope Paul and 24 council VOL. VI, NO. 37 Price $5 a year ... 15 cents a copy NOVEMBER 27, 1964 and the Eastern Churches, Pope Fathers. Paul VI solemnly brought the SHRINES IN DIOCESE third session of the ecumenical Each of them has within his council to a close in the pres- diocese a major Marian shrine ence of the entire body of the and was chosen to concelebrate Church's bishops. for this reason. During the course of the cere- The Mass was that of the mony he proclaimed Mary day's feast — the Presentation "Mother of the Church" and of Mary in the Temple. Among announced that the council will the celebrants was Archbishop have its "definitive conclusion Patrick A. O'Boyle of Washing- in the fourth session." ton, in whose diocese the Nation- The date for this session was al Shrine of the Immaculate not announced, and speculation Conception is located. in council circles has ranged After Archbishop Felici brief- all the way from March of next ly read from the beginning and year to a date sometime dur- end of each chapter, a formal ing 1966. (Continued on Page 2) ALSO ON EASTERN CHURCHES Final OK Given Schemas On Collegiality, Ecumenism VATICAN CITY (NO — Like of the Church hierarchy, de- a huge ship entering port after tailing relations between Catho- CORAL GABLES Mayor Joseph Murphy and Mrs. Murphy 10 children, from left to right, Joseph Jr., Kathleen, Eve, a stormy voyage, the third ses- lics and non-Catholics and re- welcome Little Flower parish census coordinator, William Michael, Janice, Mary Ann, Judy, Patty, Jeffrey, and Maureen sion of the ecumenical council affirming the place that East- Kappes, right center, shown recording names of the Murphy's held by her mother. Last Sunday was Census Day. finished the last working meet- ern-rite Christians have within ing of its final week with a the Catholic Church. few scars and a record of The Fathers voted in prin- Door-To-Door Census Work Still Continues In Diocese great accomplishment. ciple to accept a statement on relations with non-Christians san census was taken in 1960. In their last two days be- The census of the Diocese the Diocese to complete the Father Flemming noted that which clears the Jewish people fore the colorful closing cere- of Miami which began last major task of determining how early - reports from pastors It has been necessary for from the age-old accusation of monies, the council Fathers Sunday despite inclement many Catholic families reside throughout the Diocese of Mi- some to contact the Chancery God-killing. This, however, was took historic steps by voting weather in most South Florida in South Florida and other per- ami reveal that many were census office for additional cen- not promulgated by Pope final approval on schemas set- areas still is in progress. tinent information. surprised at the "terrific in- sus materials in order to com- Thousands of volunteer work- crease" in the number of fami- plete their survey, Father ting forth the collegial nature (Continued on Page 3) ers will continue to ring door- According to Father Neil J. lies within their respective Flemming added. bells at South Florida homes Flemming, Census Coordinator parish boundaries and the great Father Flemming reiterated this week to interview the head for Bishop Coleman F. Carroll, influx of Catholic families his appeal for Catholic families of each Catholic family in the tabulations are expected to be- which has occurred in South who have yet to be contacted extensive survey now being gin during the next two weeks. Florida since the first dioce- to welcome the census-takers. COUNCIL RESULTS! conducted in the 16 counties which comprise the Diocese of VATICAN CITY (NO — Here is a box score on Second Miami. Liturgy Changes Go Into Effect Sunday Vatican Council accomplishments through the first three ses- The volunteers, many of sions. whom will be finishing the door- Full and active participation of the Diocese, Bishop Cole- regularly scheduled Mass." Council acts debated, amended and promulgated: to door survey which was halt- by the laity in the Holy Sacri- man F. Carroll wrote: "In all As a result, the time needed The Constitution on the Liturgy and the Decree on Com- e" y heavy rain last Sunday, fice of the Mass and use of the churches and chapels open to for the offering of a Mass will munications Media, in the second session (1963). L enlisted in every parish of vernacular in those parts of the public, there is to be the necessarily be longer, and The Constitution on the Nature of the Church and Decrees the Mass which pertain to the fullest possible participation in Bishop Carroll suggested that on Ecumenism and the Eastern Churches, in the third session •::• •••••••••• . ::•;•: people will mark the inaugura- accordance with the instructions where possible, the scheduled (1964). Communion Fast I tion of the Renewed Liturgy which have been issued by the Masses for Sundays and Holy Schemata debated, amended, but not voted upon in final next Sunday, November 29, in Congregation of Rites, the Bish- Days be one hour and a half form: Cut To One Hour 1 the Diocese of Miami. ops' Commission of the United apart. The Bishop has given The Pastoral Duties of Bishops, and the statement on VATICAN CITY (NO — 1 In most parishes and mis- States and the Diocesan Litur- permission for the time of the non-Christians, including Jews. This statement is to be an ap- In a surprise move, Pope 11 sions in the 16 counties which gical Commission. start of the last morning Mass pendix to the Constitution on the Nature of the Church. Paul VI has changed the j comprise the Diocese of Miami "The entire vernacular test on Sunday and Holy Days to Schemata debated and sent back for amendment, but still Eucharistic fast regulations, those parts of the liturgy which approved by the Commission of be extetded to 1:30 p.m. complete in commission hands: reducing the time of fasting instruct the faithful and those the Hierarchy of the United Since the schedule of Mass- Divine Revelation, Religious, Seminaries, the Church in from solid foods before Com- parts which express their prayer States is to be used in every es on Sundays and Holy Days the Modern World, Christian Education, Lay Apostolate. munion from three hours to and devotion will be spoken in will vary in parishes throughout Schemata debated and sent back for complete revision: one hour. 1 English. South Florida, the faithful are Missions, Priestly Life and Ministry. Archbishop Pericle Felici I However, in more than a doz- Dispensation Granted urged to consult their re- Schemata not brought to the floor after being debated made the announcement at || en parishes and missions in Bishop Coleman F. Carroll spective parish bulletins for the and sent back for amending: the council's closing session. I Dade County as well as in || has granted a dispensation to - time changes. Religious Liberty. He said the new relaxation || chapels serving migrant work- II Catholics in the Diocese of || (Clip for insert in your mis- Schemata transferred from conciliar authority and placed applies to priests as well as ers these parts will be spoken Miami from the laws of absti- sal the approved text for parts in the hands of the Pope: to the faithful. in Spanish. nence today, Nov. 27. of Mass pertaining to the peo- Matrimony.