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Diocese of Fail River and a lifelong friend of the honored prel·ates; Bishop Cronin, the host forthe Jubilee Celebration, andMost Reverend John F. Whealon,Archbishop of Hartford.'
Members of the Catholic hierarchy from throughout NewEngland joined as concelebrants,including Most Reverend John J.McEleny, S.J., former Archbishopof, Kingston, Jamaica, residingnow with the Jesuit communityat Boston 'College; Most Reverend Robert F. Joyce, former Bishop of Burlington, Vermont, anda golden jubilarian himself in1973; Most Reverend John F.Hackett, Auxiliary· Bishop ofHartford; Most Reverend WalterW. Curtis, Bishop of Bridgeport,Conn.; Most Reverend Vincent J.
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Bishop Cronin said, "young boysand girls who otherwise might bedeprived of a Catholic highschool education." Bishop Cronin, addressing the jubilarians,expressed the hope that' this gesture would "articulate adequately our affection for you both,my dear Bishop Connolly and mydear Bishop Gerrard, and ourjoy on the occasion of yourJubilee."
The banquet, which was at- ,tended' by 600 clergy, religiousand laity of the Diocese of FallRiver, followed a Jubilee Massof Thanksgiving celebrated onSunday noon at Saint Mary'sCathedral in Fall River. Concelebrating with the two GoldenJubilarians were Humberto Cardinal Medeiros, Archbishop ofBoston, formerly a priest ?f the
Knights To HoldColumbus MassAt Cathedral
Bishop Cronin'sTbe joyous event which brings tion and assistance to me per
us together today is not a usual sonally.one. God has favored us greatly What we are celebrating herein giving us two remarkable today is the Priesthood. One ofBishops who celebrate" in the theinost awesome duties of thesame year the Golden Jubilee of priest is to teach as Jesus did.their priestly ordination. That This, th'ese two Bishops havethey have seen this day, we all done all through the fifty years
Knights of Columbus repre- rejoice and thank God. That we of their sharing in the Priesthoodsenting six assemblies and 22 'have seen this day, we praise of Jesus. Their teaching has beenCouncils in the Fall River Dio- the Lord indeed. effective for the building up ofcese will attend a Columbus Day Superfluous it would be to re- the Faith and the preaching ofMas~ at 10 Sunday morning, Oct.· call the accompli'shments of Bish- the Good News. They can rightly28 at St. Mary's Cathedral, Fall op Connolly and Bishop Gerrard. say, with Paul the Apostle, "IRiver. Bishop Daniel A. Cronin They are all very well known and am not ashamed of the Gospel."will be principal celebrant. have been cited today and on (Romans, 1:16)
District Deputy Norman A. numerous other occasions. It is This teaching apostolate,Bowlin, chairman of the event, not out of place, however~ for whetber in the parish or semirequests that officers wear cer- me, as Bishop of the Diocese of nary, or later on as Bishops, has
. emonial robes and jewels of of- Fall River, to thank these two always had only one goal: formfice. Fourth Degree members good men for what they continue ing in the Faith. A very specialshould wear full regalia with to contribute in love and service aspect of this teaching apostoswords. . to the People of God of this Dio- late found expression in recent
Following the Mass a collation· cese, clergy and laity. Likewise, years in the establishment of thewill be served in St. Mary's I feel it is my duty to thank them Diocesan high schools. And, asschool cafeteria. both for their valued collabora- Turn to Page Six
CHIEF CONCELEBRANTS: The golden jubilee Mass honoring Bishops Connolly andGerrard was ~oncelebrated by the New England hierarchy and priests of the Fail RiverDiocese. Among the chief concelebrants were: left to right: Most Rev. Daniel A. Cronin,S.T.D., Bishop of Fall River; Most Rev. James L. Connolly, D.O., D. Sc., Hist., FormerBishop of Fall River; His Eminence Humberto Cardinal Medeiros, Archbishop of Boston;Most Rev. James J. Gerrard, Auxiliary Bishop of Fall River; Most Rev. John F. Whealon,Archbishop of Hartford.
Scholarship Fund HonorsTwo /ubilarian Bishops
The Most Reverend Daniel A.Cronin, Bishop of the Fall RiverDiocese, announced Sunday thata quarter million dollar endowment fund would be establishedto aid needy and underprivilegedstudents to attend Catholic J1igh
, cshools. The fund, designated asthe "Bishops' Jubilee HighSchool Fund," was announcedby the Diocesan Ordinary at theBanquet at White's Restaurantin Westport honoring Most Reverend James L. Connolly, formerBishop of Fall River, and MostReverend James J. Gerrard, Aux·iliary Bishop of the Fall RiverDiocese, who both were feted onthe occasion of their GoldenJubilee of Priestly Ordination.
To the initial allocation of$250,000. will be ·added existingDiocesan 'scnolarship monies. Annual earnings from the endowment fund will be distributed,through the Diocesan Department of Education, to benefit, as
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total Religious EducaNon program in the diocese. Most Reverend Daniel A. Cronin, D.D.,S.T.D., Bishop of Fall River hasannounced that Rev. Msgr. OlinMurdick, Secretary for Educa·tion, U.S. Catholic Conferencewill explore the highlights of theBishops' Pastoral "To Teach asJesus Did." Monsignor Murdickhas been addressing groupsthroughout the country on thevarious aspects of the Pastoral.
The Clergy Conference isplanned on two alternate datesto allow every priest in the diocese to attend one day's session.On Tuesday, October 30, BishopConnolly High School will hostthe 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. session.On Wednesday the program willbe repeated at Bishop Stang HighSchool in North Dartmouth.
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One hundred years ago, convinced of the need to give auniquely religious dimension tothe educational formation oftheir children, Catholic peoplethroughout the United States began to build a school systemwhich became the' envy of religious people everywhere. Although the need for theseschools i~ as clear today as itwas years ago, increased costsand personnel shortages in recent years have placed this system in jeopardy.
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StatementOn Schools
est number of students wouldalso bear tbe heaviest hurden insubsidizing those students. Under the new plan, each parishwill be expected to make an effort proportionate to the studentpopulation of the parish. If a parish fails to supply the numberof students in its quota, it will~vertheless ,be expected to contribute an equivalent amount offinancial support as its commitment to Catholic education inTaunton.
Committee of area clergy hasbeen working to determine that
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The Fall Clergy Conference ofthe Dio~se of Fall River will bedevoted to a re-examining of the
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Stronger Paris,hFor Tau.,.ton
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Total Rc~ligioltS EducationFall Cler'gy Meeting Topic
New efforts to maintain andstrengthen Catholic schools inTaunton were announced todayin a joint statement by the MostReverend Daniel A. Cronin,S.T.D., Bishop of Fall River, and13 pastors of the-Taunton area.
The statement announced anew quota system by which eachparish in the Taunton area willagree to supply a specified )\umber of students proportionate toits total student population. Thisquota will Ibe maintained forCoyle-Cassidy High School, 'Taunton Catholic Middle School,and St. Mary's Primary School.Children attending the twoschools of Our Lady of Lourdesand St. Jacques but who live inother parishes will be countedtowards the quota for those parishes.
Students attending theseschools will continue to pay tuition. Current tuition is $400 forthe high school and $125 for theMiddle and Primary schools. Parishes will continue to supplementtuition by a .parish subsidy paidto the midqle and primaryschools for each of their students attending.
The new feature of the plan isthat each parish will be expected
'to supply a given number of students for each grade. Up to thepresent, there was no establishedquota, with the result that theparishes which recru'ited the larg-
'Ci~le6rado~s for Bishop Connolly ~~d'Bishop Gerrard climaxed in a greatbanquet on Sunday. .
THE ANCHOR-~iocese of fall River-Thurs. Oct. 25, 1973
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GRATEFUL PRAYER: Most Rev. Robert F.Joyce, Former Bishop ofBurlington, Vt., himself a golden jubilarian ordained a priest in 1923, ledthe Bishops, priests, Religious and laity in grateful prayer as the jubilee'
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religious education for theirchildren. As the Bishops of theUnited States pointed out in' theirrecent pastoral, To Teach AsJesus Did, "Of the educationalprograms available to the Catholic community, Catholic schoolsafford the fullest and best opportunity to realize the purpose ofChristian education among children and young people."
efforts. While the number ofSisters who will actually beavailable for the schools willvary from year to year, everyeffort will be- made to encourage 'Sisters to choose these schoolsfor their apostolate.
This plan should insure thestability of Catholic schools inTaunton. But: the ultimate decision on the future of theseschools will be made by parentsWho will choose to make use ofthe schools. We remind parentsonce again of their serious responsibility to provide suitable
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quest by the Bishop have pledgedto adopt a "quota system." Eachparish will supply a number ofstudents for each grade level
. proportionate to the parish'stotal number of students in thatgrade. The traditional sharing ofthe cost of education by way oftuition and parish suosidy will bemaintained.
The Holy Union ~isters andSisters of MerGY who staff theTaunton schools have been consulted and endorse this plan.Their provincial leadership has
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years. The result of these effortshas been the reorganization andstrengthening of Catholic schools
. on every ·Ievel. While we haveall been saddened by the closingof 'some cherished schools, wehave succeeded in preservingquality Catholic 'schools at ~very
grade level from Kindergartenthrough Grade 12 for all childrenwho desire them. - .
In spite of -this there' persistsin the minds of many parents thefear that more schools will closeand their children's educationwill be disrupted. As a resultmany who might profitably makeuse of these schools are hesitantto do so.
As a tangible sign of their collective determination to insurethat Catholic schools ~iII e~istand prosper, the clergy of theTaunton area in response to a re-
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exact quota for eacb parish. Theproposed quotas were presentedall. an area meeting last week an:!.approved by the local clergy.
The statement was signed byBishop Cronin and tt::e followingpastors of the Taunton area: Rev.Msgr. Maurice Souza, ~ev. JohnMurphy, Rev. Stephen Majewski,O.F.M. Conv., Rev. James F. McCarthy, Rev. William E. Farland,Rev. Msgr. Joseph. Canty, Rev.Flavius Gamache, SMM, Rev..James F. Lyons, Rev.' ManL!el M.Resendes, Rev. William n.9'Reilly, Rev. Msgr. Bernard J.Fenton, Rev. Andre P. Jussaumeand Rev. WaIter A. Sullivan.
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have made strenuous efforts to .study our problems and reorganize our schools to insure theirsurvival. In the Taunton area, especially, your Bishop has metregularly with pastors and educators during the past three
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A .Memento for the repose ofthe souls of our priests, not onthis list. .
. _ Rev. Joseph S. Fortin, 1923,Founder, ·St. John the Baptist,Fall River.
Rev. Michaei V. McDonough,1933, Chaplain, St. Mary Home,New Bedford.
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JOYFUL CELEBRANTS: As the procession formed to begin the jubilee celebrations onSunday, the princip'al celebrants prepared to enter the cathedral. Left to right: Most Rev.Daniel A Cronin, S.T.D., Bishop of Fall River; Most Rev. James L. Connolly, D.O., D. Sc.Hist., Former Bishop of Fall River; Humberto Cardinal Medeiros, Archbishop of Boston;Most Rev. James J. Gerrard, Auxiliary Bishop of Fall River.
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Two Fall River priests, thelocal Fire Departments and, theself-help contribution of the Diocese's Campaign for Human ,Development usually held in November made possible a compassionate message of Greater FallRiverites to victims of the con(Iagration cif Chelsea.
The two priests, ·Rev. Alexander Zichello of ,Sacred HeartParish in Fall River, a native ofSouth Boston, and Rev. John R.Foister, Fall River Fire Department Chaplain, helped organizea system .of colle:ctions of clothing and food for the fire victims.
The Fire Departments of FallRiver, Somerset, Swansea, Westport and Tiverton accepted theofferings of their citizens andpackaged them for the final collection.The Fall River Diocese, through
the Campaign for Human Development, financed the expensesof collection and! transportation.Boy Scout Troop 16 of St. Louisde France Parh;;h, Swansea, provided the muscle to pack and un- 'pack trucks and sort goods bothon the route and in Boston.
On Veterans' Day, a caravanof four vehicles brought 11,000pounds of winter clothing and5,000 pounds of cannetl and dryfood to Boston distribution
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participated in various collections for the victims of Chelsea.Among them are Bishop GerrardHigh School in Fall River; HolyFamily High School in New Bedford and Bishop Stang HighSchool in North Dartmouth.
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LOUISVILLE (NC)-The houseof delegates of the KentuckyMedical Association (KMA) hasadopted a policy statement "todiscourage abortion on demand'at al1 times."
In a near-unanimous voicevote, the delegate's adopted aresolution that expressed "a determination of the house of delegates ... to provide protection',for the life of the unborn childwhenever possible."
The resolution stated tha~ theKMA's action "is in no way tobe construed as, implementing, 'condoning, or approving abortions at 'any stage of unborn human development. ':
4 THE ANCHORThurs.,' Oct.' 25, 1973
Priest t9 Offer'Po rent's Mass .
Rev. Arthur DeMel1o, formerassistant pastor at St. John ofGod Parish" Somerset, and presently associated with the JesuitFathers will celebrate a Mass ofChristian Burial for his stepmother at St. John the Baptist
'Church, New Bedfor:i, toqlOrrowmorning at 10 o"c1ock
Mrs. Mary Ferreira DeMel1o,a long-time member of Our LaclYof Mt. Carmel Parish in NewBedford died on Tuesday aftera long illness.
Father DeMel10 will be theprin~ipal celebrant ofa concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial.Interment' will be held in theRural Cemetery of New Bedford.
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comes tb3 obstacle, and goes onto rise to greater heights.
How often in a ,crisis of sorrow and gl'ief have we heardBishop Gerrard encourage the acceptance of God's will and thedeeper union with Christ throughjoining more closely in His cross.
These two men have truly beenthe witnesses of Christ. Thesetwo men have'stood in our midstas those who have served Godand us. In a spirit of reverenceand great joy, we join with themin the happiness of this GoldenJubilee.
There is a time in every man'slife when he would like to possess tJ-,-e muse of a poet, thetouch of a virtuoso, or the brushof an artist to express, both opportunely and adequately, thebewildering force of emotionsthat -stir within his breast. Perhaps all of us can join with Bishop Connolly and with BishqpGerrard and with the psalmistwho expressed it best: "I am asone in a dream. My, mouth isfilled with happiness, my tonguewith jubilation; for great are thethings that the Lord has doneto me." (ps.l2Q).
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Bread of Christ, He is tbe shepherd who builds up other witnesses to Christ. He is the shepherd above all else who praysand sacrifices. Thus does hestand in the midst of the flockas one wb::> serVes both Godand man.
Bishops
How often, at the mention ofa present crisis, have we heardBishop Connolly, with the longmemory of bistory, and steadfasttrust in God's 'providence, reachinto the Church's past for a similar or greater trial and showhow the Church, then, as it willnow, faces the difficulty, over-
This community of the Dioceseof Fall River has for fifty yearsseen the witness to God of thesetwo priests of God. On a diocesan scale and on a parish scale,we have 'heard the sound of theirvoices preaching the word ofGod to their people; we bave feltthe touch of their hands guidinguncertain footsteps towards thecertain path of salvation. Amidthe turmoil of change, their verylives have heen as steady beacons, anchored on the rock offaith, strengthened with the confidence of hope, and aflame withthe light of charity-love of God-and in God-love for theirfellow men.
Our Heartiest Congratulations ToThese'Distinguished Churchmen
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Jubilee. Ad Mu/tos Annos
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should stand in the midst of hispeople as one ,who serves." No.16.
Bishops must be men of unshakable fwith because they arecommissioned by Christ to bewitnesses to Him. The Bisbop issomeone who is. And he is someone who does. The Bishop is theprimary participant in the pl'iesthood of Jesus Christ. He is JesusChrist in the midst of the people.He is tbe first Christian of thecommunity. He embodies withinhimself the love of the Fatherfor men. He reflects in himselfthe concern of the Heavenly Father for his flock. He is the witness to Jesus Christ revealed tous througb Faith.
Wherever he goes, whateverhe does ,the BIshop is the living,visible embodiment of God's con-,cern for his children. He bearswithin himself the anointing bytb~ Holy Spirit-the commissionof Christ by the Father and thusGod is present among His people.
Note of BishopThe great note of a Bishop's
life i!? his witnessing as a shepherd, He is the shepherd whoannounces the' gospel of Christto men. He is the shepherd whoteaches. He is the shepherd whoadvises and when necessary corrects. He is the shepherd whofeeds the flock with the liViing
tb,:>usands of others, meet to celebrate an obscure event in theworld's category of values, abirthday, an anniversary, of twopriests, two Bishops, two otherChrists-a mere ripple in the disturbed pool of a world's events,but who can conjecture how farflung w.ilI be the concentric ringsof life thus set in motion by thesetwo great men. Who will hazarda guess at the events, the people,and yes, the changes in the worldof men that these two priests ofGod have influenced.
Bitter and hard were the daysin which they lived-when theirfathers and our fathers, our ancestors in the Faith, awakened bythe heartless ,bells in the earlymorning from a short sleep,hardly sufficient for the needs'of body, went forth to labor;hard and long. These two goodpriests wove a strong fabric inthe minds of their people andin their communities and clothedtheir very beings with a strong,living Faith. So that today, asthey scan this congregation, theymay be proudly joyful as they seethose of our Faith and those ofother religious persuasions whohave scaled the ladder of parents sacrifices to enter the manyprofessions and roles of leadership in all walks of life.
Council FathersThere is a particular fitting
ness in the celebration of thepriesthood of two Bishops whoare Fatb3rs of the Second Vatican Council. Because 'it is .theSecond Vatican Council that de·fines, as has never been donebefore, the life an~ work of aBishop. And a man does notcease to be a priest when he becomes a Bishop,. but he becomeseven more a priest that he wasbefore.
In the days before the SecondVatican Council, tb3 priesthoodwas defined by the picture ofthe parish priest, and the concept of the Bishop was addedalmost as an appendix, Therewere references to his powers,juridical in nature, and trueenough. But these hardly expresstbe grace and the charisma thatare the life and the role of theBishop.
Decree on· BishopsThe Second Vatican Council
began where it should, with theBishop, the primary partJicipantin th3 priesthood of Christ. TheDecree on the Bishop's PastoralOffice in the Church says ofBishops: "the Bishops too havebeen appointed by the Holy Spirit, and are successors of, theapostles as pastors of souls. Togetb3r with the Supreme Pontiffand under his authority, theyhave been sent to continuethroughout the ages the workof Christ, the, eternal pastor.Christ gave the apostles and theirsuccessors tb3 command and thepower to teach all nations, tohallow men in the truth, and tofeed them. Hence, through theHoly Spirit who has been giventhem, bishops have 'been madetrue and authentic teachers ofthe faith, pontiffs, and shepherds." No.2.
WitnessesThe Decree says that Bishops
"should dedicate themselves totneir apostolic office as witnessesof Christ before men." No.1!.And in exercising tbe office ofshepherd and _pastor "a -bishop
Temple of SpiritBut the son of God with the
back of His hand almost brushedstone from stone as He saw theTemple in another generation dissolving. What counts ~n His ledger is not what a man DOES butwhat a man IS; not the templesbuilt with hands, but the templeof Spirit built by faith and hopeand compounded into unity bythe cement of Divine Love.
History records that it is notnlways the momentous events occupying the center of the world'sstage that have the most farreaching effects. For while theeyes of mankind are riveted onthese, they are distracted fromunheralded anel unsung happenings, seemingly unimportant,Which influence far more the generations they el}compass. MightI venture the thought that, possibly, we are participating in suchan occasion. For today, dn agreatly troubled world, an almostchosen few-a cardinal, twoArchbishops, bishops, priests, andlaity, representing countless
Homily delivered on the occasion of the Golden Jubileesof Most Rev. James L. Connolly and Most Rev. James J. Gerrard by Rev. John F. Hogan,pastor-St. Julil:'s Church, No.Dartmouth. .
"For you, I am a bishop," saidSt. Augustine to his people, "butwith you I am a Christian. Thefirst is an office accepted, thesecond a grace received; one adanger, the other safety. If, then,I am gladder by far to be redeemed with you than I am tohe placed over you, I shall, asthe Lord commanded, be morecompletely your servant." Thegood bishop is th~ good pastor,the good servant. Anything lessis unworthy of the charge givenby Christ, Your Eminence, Cardinal Medeiros, Your ExcellencyHishop Cronin, Most ReverendArchbishops and Bishops, 'distinr,uished guests, my ·brothers andsisters in Christ, Your ExcellencyBishop Connolly and Your Excellency Bishop Gerrard:
The grandeur of a man is notin his work but in his soul. Whenthe Jews interceded to our Lordto heal the sick servant of theRoman Centurion, the argumentthey gave was that he had builttheir synagogue and done othergreat works for their nation. Butthe 'Divine Searcher of Hearts.laking deep into the soul of th3Roman found him great, not because of what he had built, buthecause of his faith.
Human judgments differ fromDivine judgments. "My thoughtsnre not your thoughts," said theLord. On an anniversary sucbns this, as the Jews counted thesynagogues, so "'!e are apt tocount the schools, the convents,and the institutions which werehuilt really by the sacrifices ofthe people, though the decisionto build them came from theShepherd of the Diocese.
But as faith without goodwOl'ks is dead, so also goodworks without faith are worth·less for a b3avenly reward. TheApostles one day called the attention of our Lord to the gloryof the Temple of Jerusalemwhich was then in the course ofconstruction since six and fortyyears.
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The Rev. Patr'ick J. O'Neill,Director of Education, will leadmembers of the staff of the Catholic Education Center in a panel.on the Goals and Programs ofthe Department of Education.From the evaluation of the NeedsAssessment that was conductedthroughout the diocese last June,the newly reorganized Department of Education will give someprojections of its planning forthe future.
Afternoon Speakers
In the afternoon a ser'ies of sixconcurrent sessions will be offered.
Sr. Hedwig Oswiak, Directorof Religious Education for Adultsin the Diocese of Rockville Center will speak on "Whatever Happened to Doctrine," Sister Hed·wig is a graduate of Lumen Vitaein Brussels and has a Master' inSacred Science from St. Bonaventure's University. She hasbeen involved in Priests' StudyDays in the Diocese of RockvilleCenter, as well as teaching seminary courses in Catechetical Theology in that diocese.
Sr: James Margaret, SSJ, Assistant Director of Religious 'Education in the Diocese ofWorcester is the author of theSadlier text "Live in the Spirit."Sr. James Margaret has been involved in student and parentpreparatory programs for theSacrament of Confirmation. Hertopic will be "Preparing for Confirmation." One of Sister JamesMargaret's unusual catecheticalexperiences has been devotingthree summers to Religious Education at Goose Bay Air ForceBase in Labrador.
Diocesan Speakers
Rev. Thomas Lopes of St. Anthony's Parish, East Falmouthwill be chairman of a panel on"Recruitment: Religious Education Teachers ARE in your Parish." Father Lopes plans to haveseveral priests in the diocese discuss some successful efforts inrecruiting teachers.
·Sr. Barbara McCarthy, O.P.,Coordinator of Schools will leada discussion on the "Communityof Faith." Sister Barbara has already met several parish groupsto discuss the value of this program.
Sister Theresa Sparrow, R.S.M.,Coordinator of Religious Education' will treat of "Penance andEucharist: Signs of Love." Preparation for First Holy Communion and Penance has beengiven a snecial emphasis thisyea,r as Sister Theresa will point·out.
Reverened Michel G. Methot,Director of Adult Education willdiscuss some practical methodsof Getting Adults Involved. Father Methot has had some personal expel'ience as a priest ina city parish, as well as the opportunity of meeting with severalarea groups concerned with adulteducation. .
Bishop Cronin will preside andaddress the priests at the closingsession each day.
CO RecognitionMADRID (NC)-The Spanish
branch of Pax Christi, the international Catholic peace organization, has urged changingSpanish law so that conscientious objectors will not be jaileduntil their reasons for objectinghave been determined.
Remarks
P~an to BroadcastProgram 01' Aging
LOS ANGELES (NC)-Participants at a seminar on agingwere told here that a special 90minute program on concerns of,the elderly will be offered by thePublic Broadcasting System on
.Monday, October 29.The program will begin at 8
P.M. and at 7 P.M. Cen~ral time., Father Thurston N. Davis, S.J.,represented the U. S. CatholicConference a,t the seminar, presented for leaders of national organizations' at the Ethel PercyAndrus Gerontology Center atthe University of Southern Cal-ifornia. '
The center is suppor·ted by theAmerican Association of RetiredPersons and the National Association of Retired Teachers.
The television special, called"Wrinkles, Birthdays and OtherFables," will be hosted by FlipWilson. It will be produced withthe help of a grant from the M~n-'
nesota Mining and Manufacturing Co.
means for the distribution annually of the earnings of this fundamong young boys and girls who.otherwise might be deprived ofa Catholic high school education.
Hopefully, my dear BishopConnolly and my dear BishopGerrard, this gesture will articulate adequately our affection foryou both, and our joy on the occasion of your Jubilee.
Hopefully, also, it will enableour high schools to form moreyoungsters with a Catholic education. Above all, and for this Ibeg the good Lord of the Harvest,
, may this gesture be the providential means of more young menreceiving the divine call to thePriesthood. Wouldn't that be thebest memorial of all to the Golden Jubilee of Priestly Ordinationof Bishop Connolly and- BishopGerrard?
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Religious orders and other Catholic organizations stud~ed themorality of their investmentpolicies at a three-day symposium here.
The meeting, one of a seriesof regional meetings sponsoredby Ithe National Catholic Coalition for Responsivle Investment,was attended by 36 persons,mllllilY of whom are involved inthe business operations of theChurch.
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Continued from Page Oneif to accentuate the intimate conneetion between the teachingapostolate'and the mission of thePriesthood, each of these schools'was named for ~ Bishop.
Educational ApostolateThe first was Bishop Stang
High School, named for the firstBi~;hop 'of the Diocese, and themost recent was Bishop GerrardHigh Schqol, named for our be-.loved Auxiliary Bishop. To theseare added Bishop Feehan, Bishop .
, Cassidy - now Coyle-Cassidyand Bishop Connolly High.
. Schools. Perhaps no other apostolate received more attention inrecent years under the leadershipof Bishop Connolly, aided by Bishop Gerrard, than tl:1at of Catholiceducation. It seems proper, there-
A young person must then be encouraged and guided- '" fore, to honor the Golden Jubileeby word and by example-to value himself and for the right of these great Bishops by some
b f h· . ' d . fl sig'nificant "esture in this field.reasons' to ecome aware 0 is importance an 111 uence . " . t.,. ' . . .. HIgh School Fund
on people and events around him; to order the pnontles of Hence, it gives me extraordi- .his life rightly' so that his ultimate destination in life is not nary delight to announce to youovershadowed or neglected by short-range pursuits. today that I am establishing the·
, "Bishops' Jubilee High SchoolThe initiative in respecting him must come from those Fund," with an 'initial grant of
who are older. And if their attitude is one of respect, they of $250,000, which I have beenare fulfilling a role that is uniquely theirs and one preparing abl'e to allocate for this purpose
h I . f d by careful stewardship. To thisthe younger to take ~ at same ro e 111 uture years an win be added existing scholar-toward future generatiOns. ship monies, and the residue of
the contribliltions made by theparishes to' this dinner.
'I will ask the Director of theDiocesan Department of Education to organize' approprJate
During this Respect Life of October, we are asked tore-examine the whole segment of humanity known as youth-and there are those who would like to keep stretching theupper age limit of that designation. We are reminded thatbecause a person is younger rather than older, then he is nota junior partner in the human race. True, he is in need ofboth information and wisdom, but these are goals that every'person must always pursue until his dying day. (One is distracted at the picture of the 96-year-old Qliver Wendell'Holmes being visited by President Franklin Roosevelt whoasked the scholar what he was doing to occupy himself. Thesavant showed Roosevelt a Greek grammar and'explaiperlthat he was impr9ving his mind.)
The younger person does not have the experience ofage, even of age's mistakes. He is by temperament inclinedto be hasty and impetuous. But he can also teach his eldersthe freshness ofhis enthusiasm, the willingness to be generous, the idealism that is a part of youth and which must beapplauded lest it wither from the cynicism of the older:
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The key phrase is mutual re'spect.
Each,person must see.in the other, of any age and ofevery age, a unique individual, a special creation of God, abeing who carries within himself the likeness to the Creator.Each person is worthy of reverence and, respect not for whathe has nor for what he <ioes but first, and above a.Il, becausehe is.
. . " \6 THE: ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River-Thurs. Oct. 25, 1973
Respect,Lije-the YoungThe poet W. H. Auden, who, died only a month ago, with
that insight that is so often the mark of the ppetic genius,once said, "I don't go along with all this talk of a generationgap. We're all contemporaries. There's onlfa difference inmemories, that's all." ,
-And how well put that is., I
We are, after all, all fellow travelers on this earth.There are differences in ages, in circumstances, in geograph
,ical locale. There are differences in cultures, in education, in,values.
. But the one fact remains-we are all here, and so weare 'all truly contemporaries. We are humanity.
This being.so, the term "'generation gap," represents anartificial barrier that does not reflect the reality but one thathas been used-fortunately, not SQ much now as in pastyears-with unfortunate results. It has raised the questionof lack of confidence. It has provoked the image of hostility.'It has placed complicated and intricate relationships intothe context of a simplistic "we and you people" tension. It:.,has done a disservice to all concerned.
,HIS EXCELLENCY
MOST REV. JAMES L. CONNOLLY, D.O.
THE ANCHOR-~iocese of Fall Riv~r-Thurs. Oct. 25, 1973 7
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kids complain about their parents not understanding them butdo these kids take the time tounderstand :their parents? Parents? Parents have feelings justlike kids."
There were just a few lettersexpressing a different opinion:
Different Opinion"Your article was a prime ex-·
ample of the narrowmindednessthat is comm.on in your generation. The definitions you printedwere, besides being grosslybiased, irrelevant, and unfair.The sarcasm you displayed wascrass 'and unjust."
"The article was absurd! Itwas, utterly disgusting and untruthful!"
Sadly, the writers of these letters said they really do hate theirparents. From the tone of theirletters, I'm afraid the feeling maybe mutual.
There is deep bitterness expressed ... yet underneath it isthat eternal optimism of youth."At least I've learned how notto raise my children when I'm aparent!"
To these 'troubled teen-agersI'd ask that they do themselves... and their future children ... afavor. Sit dow,n right now. Write
.out all the things your teen-agerswill be allowed to do. List whatyou, as a parents, will give ofyourself. Pilt it in an envelope.Seal it. Save it. And years fromnow, give it to your teen-agersto read ... unedited.
To the rest of the teen-agers,I think you're great! You recognize that there are difficultiesand problems on both sides,' butyou are working at maximizingstrengths and minimizing weaknesses.. You and your familiesare obviously working at. a mutual understanding, learning andgrowth.
And above all, keep your senseof humor. You, too, should makea list of how things will be,whenyou area parent.' And some day,years 'from now, read it withyour teen-agers.
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Recently I wrote a column ~rossly exaggerating myinterpretation of what teen-agers mean' by what they say'.It was intended to help both parent and teen-agers looka bit more lightly ... possibly ev~n laugh ... at the "communication gap." An easybridge over tension is asense of humor. (My ownteen-agers thought that column ,was pretty tunny.)
At the end of the column Iasked teen-agers to write tome explaining why a girl thought
"It's a piivilege to me to haveparents who DO care about moreals and manners, and I'm verygrateful towards them for this."
"Right now it seems to be the'in' thing to do and you are really cool if you say you hate .yourmother or say you feel that shehates you. I, myself, get alongreally well with my mother. Ofcourse it may be true that adaughter may hate her mother"but, if this were so, she wouldsurely keep it 'to h'erself becauseit isn't anything to be proud of."
"What bothers me is a lot of
8 THE ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River-Thurs. Oct. 25, 1973
'It Really Isn't Cool to SayYou Hate You,r Mother
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something was wrong with herbecause she liked her mother.
For anyone who has doubtsabout today's teen-agers, 86 percent of the letters I received said,straight out, they liked their parents! The letters came from allover this country and Canada,from 12 to 19 year olds. A few'mentioned having difficulty intelling their parents they appreciated them, but it came throughiii their letters. Here are sometypical excerpts:
"From high school on Ithough't my parents were theworst. They wouldn't let me do'anything like the ,rl;st of m:vfriends. Now (in college) I appreciate everything my parentsdid for me."
"I love my parents and I'msure they love me and if I'veever said I hated them it was because I was mad and frustrated."
Why Not Like Her?
"I hope the girl you wroteabout is not influenced too muchby her classmates. After all,what's wrong with 'liking' yourmother? Ask some teen:ager whoknows."
His ExcellencyMost Rev. James L. Connolly, D.D.
THE ANCHOR....,Diocese of Fall River-Thurs. Oct. 25, 1973 9
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His Excellency "Most- Rev. James J. Gerrard, D.D.
We Are Privileged and Honore~
To Extend Hearty Congratulations
On The· Occasion of Their Gold~n---
lubilee"- Ad Multos Annos!
·1923 -1973. .
New ~ngland Conference·DIOCESAN COUNCILS
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PROCESSION: It was a pensive but joyful apd gratefulBishop James J. Gerrard who walked in procession through
.the streets to St. Mary's Cathedral. Only fifty years beforehe had entered the same cathedral church to be ordained apriest for service in the Diocese of Fall River. Now he wasgratefully acknowiedging before God the marty priestly joyshe had sha~ed during the past fifty years.
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To Keep PeaceThe Chilean bishops, it said,
showed the "greatest solicitude"in urging both sides to respectthe constitution and avoid allforms of violence.
, The Church in Chile, the Vatican paper added, continues within its means to work for the weI·fare of all people and advocatesfraternity, "the sad decline ofwhich caused this tragedy whichtoday must be deplored."
President Allende, a Marxist,reportedly con:tmitted suicide duroing the coup and hundreds ofChileans, particularly Allendesupporters, have been reportedkilled and imprisoned by themilitary junta.
Bis~op :5' EffortsAccording to Corriere della
Sera, the Chilean meant by theword "Church" the institutionalhierarchy, Pope: Paul VI, the Vat
.ican, bishops and agencies of theChurch's central adbinistration.
L'Osservatore Romano e<;>nfined its reply mainly to the action ,of the Chilean bishops.
'Greatest Solicitude'
"It is an irrefutable factand it is well 1mown in Chilethat the Chilean hierarchy dealtwith both opposition and government leaders, such as President (Salvador) Allende, to getthem back to the bargainingtable," the Vatican editorial insisted.
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Stresses Chiiean, .
VATIcAN CITY (NC}-Beforeand after the Sept. 11 militarycoup in Chile, the biStlOPS Of thatcountry acted to preserve peaceand to protect the rights of all
.• citizens, the Vatican dally said inan editorial Oct. 4.
The unsigned editorial ill L'Osservatore Romano was a reply toa question posed by an unidentified Chilealll to a congress ofChristians for Socialism in' Bologna, Italy, Sept.. 30.
That question: "And XOIJ, oh,Church, what have you done forChile?" was reported and commented on at length by the prestigious Milan daily, Corriere della
.Sera, on Oct. 1.
TH,E ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River-Thurs. Oct. 25, 197310
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PRESIDING PRELATE:. Humberto Cardinal Medeiros,Archbishop of Boston, who himself for most of his priestlylife worked closely with Bishop James L. Connolly andBishop James J. Gerrard, joyfully presided over the liturgyand jubilee banquet.
tHE ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River-Thurs. Oct. 25, 1973 11
Council. of Churches Stresses Human RightsLONDON (NC) - The British support for British action at the at the Foreign Office, responded
Council of Churches (BCC) has European Security Conference to in a letter that the British govsaid that arrangements on relax- secure freedom of 'movement, the ernment shares the council's being tensions in Europe should not exchange of ideas and guaran- lief that genuine detente in Eube reached at the expense of teed human rights. rope cannot be achieved withouthuman rights. . Delegates of.35 nations opened respect for hum~n rights. He
In a letter to British foreign the second phase of the confer- assured the council that the govsecretary, Sir Alec Douglas- ence in Geneva on Sept. 18. The ernme~t would take every o,pHome, the BCC's general secre- purpose of the conference is to p.ortumty to stress that conVIC
tary, the Rev. Harry O. Morton, work out new principles for East- tlOn.expressed the council's deep dis- West relations. It is expected to Meanwhile, the Minority Rightsquiet" at the treatment of mi- last about six months. Group based here has issued anorities and dissident individuals . .. new edition of its report, "Reli-in the Soviet Union and at the "Christians believe that there gious Minorities in the Sovietinfringement of freedom of reli- can be no real peace .with~,ut re- Union," which describes persegion in that country. spect for. human rights, Mr. cution, discrimination and cal-
Morton said.Mr. Morton assured the for- umny toward religions including
eign secretary of the council's Lord Balniel, minister of state Roman Catholicism and Islam.
Best W ishes To
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Faculty and St.udentsof
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MOST REVERENDJAMES L. CONNOLLY, D.O.
1923 -1973.
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MOST REVERENDJAMES J. GERRARD, D.O.
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Father Giulio Girardi, wastransferred to the Paris University in 1969 from his post as aprofessor at the Salesian Fathers'international college in Rome.His,superiors at that time deniedthat politics or orthodoxy wereinvolved in the transfer.
Ousted From Paris. Post For P'olitics
PARIS (NC)-An Italian Salesian priest who is a consultorof the Vatican's Secretariat forNon-Believers has been oustedfrom his position.at the CatholicInstitute of Paris bec~use of hisMarxist political views.
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On the 'Otcasion ol.TheilGolden Jubile,e in the Priesthlooci!. .
Cub Powwow'Area Cub Scout leaders will at
tend a powwow at Bishop StangStang High School, North Darmouth, from noon to 7:30 P.M.Sunday, Nov. 4. Games', exhibits,and discussions on pack administration and Webelbs activitieswill be on the agenda.
CATHEDRAL: It was an overflowing congregation Of bishops from throughout New. England, priests of the Fall River and surrounding di9ceSes, Religious c;md lai.ty who witnessed the solemn thanksgiving for 50 years of serVice ao.d leadership on the part of BishopJames L. Connolly and Bishop James J. Gerrard. '
12 ', THE ANCHOR- 'Thurs., Oct. 25, 1973
Show Farah FilmIn Washington
WASHINGTON (NC) - _"ThePeople v. Willie Farah," a new.20-minute film made to dramatize the grievances of workerson strike against the Farah Manufacturing Co., was shown here toan audience of 150 ne'!Ysmen andsupporters of the strike.
The film showed an employeof the Amalgamated ClothingWorkers of America (ACWA),AFL-CIO explain_ to a strikingFarah worker. that a committeeof the union must decide "howbest to distribute· the meageremergency fund."
The striking worker was seeking a loan from the fund in orderto pay his rent, which he saidwas three months past due.
Father Jesse Munoz of EI'Paso, Tex., who, the film said,
cwas the parish priest for most.of the striking Mexican-AmericanFarah workers, said the strikers"walked out because the situation 'was unbearable" in theFarah plant, which is owned byWilliam Farah of EI Paso.
Bishop Sidney Metzger of EIPaso criticized Farah in the filmhut was not caustic.
"I fee~ sorry for Wiilie Farah,"Bishop Metger said, "because ifhe had vision ... he would insti-'tute social justice."
The film explained that whenBishop Metzger first became con·cerned with the strike, he hadFather Munoz obtain affidavitsfrom th~ strikers in order todocument. the alleged injustices.
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THE ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River-Thurs. Oct. 25, 1973
olic Women. Members are askedto donate a small gift for thisevent and are also reminded tobring with them a baby picturefor use at the November program.
Mrs. Raymond Pelletier iswhist chairman and Mrs. GerardDextraze is in charge of arrange·ments. for the November meeting.
ST. MARY,NEW BEDFORD
A meat 'pie supper will beserved from 5 to 7 P.M. Saturday, Nov. 17 in the schoolhall by members of theWomen's Guild. A special children's meal consisting of a hotdog and fruit punch will also beavailable.
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A Halloween whist for members only will be held Mondaynight, Oct. 29 at Jesus-Mary auditorium by the Council of Cath-
OUR LADY OF VICTORY,CENTERVILLE
Women's Guild members announce a Christmas bazaar, tobe held from noon to 8 P.M. Fri'lay, Nov. 30. The regular No
.vember meeting will be devotedto preparations for this event, atwhich featured tables will include greens, crafts, foods, children's items and chance·s.
The unit heard a discussion ofthe Birthright program at itsOctober meeting.
The Parish ParadePublicity chairmen of parish organlzatlolls HOLY NAME
Ir' asked to submit news Items for this FALL RIVER'column to The Anchor, P. O. Box 7, FallRiver 02722. Name of city or town should A Halloween costume partybe Included, as well as full dates of all for children of the parish fromactivities. Please send news of future rathe, pre-primary through sixth gradethan past events. .
IS planned for 6 P.M. Wednesday, .Oct. 31 in the school haiL
Mothers willing to donate pastry or help in any other wayare asked to call Mrs. WilliamSullivan, telephone 4·4586. Seventh and eighth grade studentswishing to help with activitiesmay contact Mrs. George Hicket,3-2331.
The Leisure Group will meet at2 P.M. today. The program willindude Mass, a lecture on Exceptional children by Sr. Maureen of Nazareth Hall.
Birthright of Fall River willhold an organizational meetingat 8 P.M. Wednesday, Nov. 7 inthe school hall. All are invited toattend and learn of this groupoffering aid to girls and womenwith unwanted pregnancies.ST. ANNE,NEW BEDFORD
Preliminary plans are beingmade for a Christmas concertfeaturing Notre Dame CollegeChorus from Manchester, N. H.,which will be sponsored by theparish at 7:30 P.M. Sunday, Dec.2. Details are to be announcedat a later date.OUR LADY OF ANGELS,FALL RIVER
A cake sale' to benefit thealtar boys will take place afterall Masses this weekend.
A fashion show is planned forSunday, Nov..4 and a one-daytrip to New York on Saturday,Nov. 24. .
ST. GEORGE,WESTPORT
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bouchardco-chairmen have announced thatthe Couples Club will sponsor aHalloween Dance at 8 o'clock onSaturday night, Oct. 27 in theschool hall. It is open to the pub·lie.
Refreshments will be availableand music will be furnished byThe Roman IV.
Costumes are optional.
ST. JOSEPH,ATTLEBORO
The Adult Discussion Groupsmeet at 9:30 every Thursdaymorni~g and at 2:30 everyThursday afternoon in the school.The topics are: Tuesday, "TheGospel of St. Luke" and Thursday, "The Jesus People."
The Women's Guild has sched·uled a Thanksgiving TurkeyWhist for Saturday, Nov. 17. Inaddition to turkeys, food basketswill be awarded liS prizes.
ST. JOSEPH,TAUNTON
The social activIties committeeof the parish council will hold aharvest dance and buffet from 9to 1 Saturday night, Nov. 3 inthe school hall on SheridanStreet. Tickets are available fromBob Martin, Santa Lewis, Pauline Ricketts, Bill Kerns or anyother committee member.
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PRINCIPALS: Among the many members of the New Engla~1d hierarchy aQd Dioceseof Fall River attending the jubilee celebrations for Bishops Connolly and Gerrard, the principal members were: left to right; Most Rev. Daniel A Cronin, S.T.D., Bishop of .FaH River; Most Rev. James L. Connolly, D.D., D. Sc. Hist., Former Bishop of fall River; ;Humberto Cardinal Medeiros, Archbishop of Boston; Rev. John F. Hogan, Pastor of St. Julie Parish;No. Dartmouth and homilist; Most Rev. James J. Gerrard, Auiiliary'Bishop of Fall River.
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ST. STANISLAUS,FALL RIVER·
The Felician Sisters staffingthe parish school will hold· theirannual public harvest supper
.from 4 to 8 Saturday night, Nov.3 in the school hall. Tickets areavailable from the Sisters, schoolchildren and at the rectory.
A ham 0 and eggs breakfastwill be served 0 after all MassesSunday, Nov. 4, with proceedsto benefit the parish;
Babysitting 0 is . offered in .theschool' during 11:15 Mass eachSunday morning.
Confraternity' of ChristianDoctrine classes for public schoolchildren are held at 4 P.M. eachSaturday afternoon.
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A harvest dance will be heldin the church hall Saturday night,from' 8 to midnight. Mrs. Margaret Fournier, chairm"an, will beaided by Mrs. Anne Fitton, andmusic will be by the Al Rainoneorchestra. A b-uffet will be served.
,The event is sponsored by theWomen's Guild.
Miss Rose Saulino,. "programchairman, announces that theMonday, Nov. 5 guild meetingwill feature a scrimshaw demonstration, by John Medeiros ofWestport. Members may bringguests. ,
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Council of The National Council
of
Catholic Women
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write agonized pieces about yourdilemma.
You don't even have to botherfinding out what the essence ofthe Christian message is. Youcan continue in your pleasantconfusion about what order andhierarchy is appropriate for various propositional statementsabout doctrine. And when someone (like me) comes along andtells you that you don't seemto know what the esssence ofthe message is, you can alwaysblame your Catholic education.
Just so long as you can blamesomething or someone else, youare free from responsibility ofyour own.
And then life is so nice. It,is always nice to a child.
© 1973, Inter/Syndicate
The Rev. Monsignor Raymond T. ConsidineDiocesan Director
OR 368 North Main StreetFall River, Massachusetts 02720
symbols in rhetoric that can beunderstood in our time and place(which is what theology isabout). If it is false, we get thehell out and bring our kids withus.
The early Christians did notsay, "We have to wait for Augustine and Aquinas to put theintellectual house in order." Theybelieved and lived and thentheologized.
'Pleasant Confusion'
It is so easy to live in the 'delightful limbo be'tween faith andunfaith. You can, have the consolations of believing some ofthe time and none of the challenge of believing all the time.And you can scapegoat the old'Church for its rigidities andthe theologians for their slowness in elaborating new systems.You don't have to search and decide for yourself. You can even
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sensus he will quite literally waittill Judgment Day.
Faith Precedes TheologyBut faith does not follow the
ology, it precedes it. It is not anacceptance by the intellect of acertain number of systematicpropositions arranged in a neatrational pattern. It is rather thecommitment of the total humanperson to the word of God as rerealed in Jesus-a word of hopeand joy and love. What Christianity is in essence is not complex or elaborate or difficult tounderstand at all. It is a simple,clear, quite explicit message. Itis either true and we live it tothe fullest that we possibly can,or it is false and we damn it assuperstitious nonsense.
If it is true, we band togetherwith other Christians so that wemight sustain each other in living it. We strive to find waysto articulate the meaning of its
a Message
Explicit
The first thing that has to besaid is that the author is kiddinghimself if he thinks the parochial schools can make up forreligious deficiencies in the family environment. The by nowhoary findings of The Educationof Catholic Americans make itclear that the schools are worthless if there is not mutual reenforcement going on betweenfamily and school.
Father's Religious Behavior'-
I don't accept the author'sposition at all. Indeed I thinkthat it is intellectually, religiously, and morally flabby. It is aweak-minded attempt to cop outfrom religious responsibility. Butit is still the position of a considerable number of moderatelywell-educated Catholics, and itis a position that must be takenseriously if only because so manypeople subscribe to it.
The more serious weakness ofthe argument of the "troubledfather" (to use the name Overview gives him) is that heequates faith with theology.There never was a theologicalconsensus in most periods of theChurch's history, and there isnot likely to be one again. The"deep freeze" of the postTridentine Church was mostlyhistorical accident. If he waitsuntil the theologians reach a con-
In addition, the statisticallysophisticate(i work of WilliamMcCready has recently demonstrated that it is the father's religious' behavior that is important. Indeed it is so importantin affecting the religious behavior of children that almost nothing else matters.
By
REV.
ANDREW M.
GREELEY
C,hri,stic~nity Is
Sim,ple, Clear,There is an extremely important special report in Mike
McAuley's Thomas Mor,e newsletter, Overview. Entitled"What can we tell the children?", it raises the question ofwhat Catholic parents can say to their children who attendparochial schools when theyask, "Why don't you and that you have before your chil~
"dren reach adulthood."mom ever go to church?"(And there is an increasingnumber of parents who don't.)The answer is not very satisfying even' to the anonymousauthor. He doesn't know what he
Taunton Serra ClubCongratulates,
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Most llev. James L. Connolly, D.D.and
Most llev. James J. Gerrard D.D.Ad Multos Annos
believes, but he still wants hischildren to believe somethingand to have some sort of religious training. He summarizeshis problems in the followingcrucial paragraph:
"However, ... it would seemthat you're going to have to getyour own head together first.You're going to have to knowwhat you believe and how toverbalize it. But given the pre,sent state of theology, the oddsagainst you soon achieving thisordered underst.anding of yourfaith seem incredibly great. Notonly would the theologians haveto arrive at some sort of consensus, you would have to be,convinced that they were right,For you not only want tohave answers, you want to beable to believe them. Furthermore, there would have to benew myths, new, liturgies, newnuances to your lifestyle which
'could convey these beliefs toyour children. Yet, such developments don't seem probable orpossible within the few years
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minis'tering the scholarship funds,Diocesan Director of Education,Reverend Patrick J. O'Neill,D.Ed., will have occasion toscreen and evaluate applicationsfrom youngsters in every sectionOf the Diocese. While the actualmeans of processing scholarshipapplications ·remain to be formulated, the fund is now in operation and timely distribution ofits proceeds will commence.
In announcing the establishment of the Jubilee Fund, BishopCronin expressed the specialhope that this gesture might bethe Providential means wherebymore young men might receivethe Divine call to the priesthood."Wouldn't that," he said, "be thebest memorial of all to the Golden Jubilee of Priestly Ordination of Bishop Connolly andBishop Gerrard?"
MindThe mind that finds its way to
wild places is the poet's; but themind the never finds its wayback is the lunatic's.
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'Our fleartiest Congratulations
And Continued Best Wishes
op Gerrard, had served as Diocesan Ordinary, Bishop Croninnoted that the complex of Diocesan high schools throughout theDiocese all bore the names ofbishops. It seemed proper, heconcluded, to honor the GoldenJubilees of these two greatBishops by some. significantgesture in this field.
Scholnrship Processing
Bishop Stang High School mNorth Dartmouth enrolls 985pupils; Bishop Feehan HighSchool in Attleboro numbers700 students, c3lnd the combinedCoyle Cassidy' High School inTaunton has 1i78 students enrolled. In Fal River, Bishop Connolly High School, for boys, hasan enrollment of 535, and BishopGerrard High School numbers507 girls.
Parish high schools, Holy Family High School and Saint Anthony High School in 'New Bedford and the Sacred Hearts Academy in Fall River, have a combin'ed total of 1081 pupils. In ad-
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were Miss Margaret M. lahey,Mrs. James A.' O'Brien, Jr., andMrs. Michael J. McMahon. Musicwas provided by Bob St. ",,-mour.Frequently, the gather.ing brokeinto song during the program,at no point wilth such enthusiasm as when Bishop -Lotlis E.Gelineau of Providenqe, led a.spirited reildition of "Alouette."
Special Guests
Special guests incluqed a delegation of guests and Sistersfrom te Catholic Memorial Home,neighbors now of Bishop Gerrard who ,lives in the Fall Riverfacility. MotherAnthony, O.Carm.,administrator, said "there areu lot of happy people at theHome," commenting on the celebration. ~5sters and staff members from schools and apostol-ates closely identified with Bishop Connolly joined in the JubileeMass and Banquet. Aqmipistrators and pupil representativesfrom Diocesan and parochialhigh schools were in attendanceas well. - '
Bishop Cronin
The ,announcement by BishopCronin of the' scholarship fundestablished in their honor cameas a total surprise to the Jubilarians. "It's fabulous," remar,kedBishop Connolly. Superintend~nt
of Diocesan Schools, SisterMarion Geddes, 'R.S.M., who hadno advance notice of the fund,expressed delight at the prQspectof having tangible resources fromthe fund to assist needy youngsters in all areas of the Diocesein enrolling in Catholic highschools.
Speaking of the specicil etnphawhich the teaching apostolateand Cathol:c ed~gation had received during the years .whenBishop Connolly; aided ;by Bish-
LectorsLectors for the jubilee Mass
were Diocesan seminarians, Herbert Nichols and Joseph Oliveira.Deacon for' the ,Mass was Rev.
. Mr. William Costello, presentlyserving at Saint Mary's Parish,Mansfield. Other seminarians
. served as acolytes and mitrebearers to the concelebratingbishops. Cathedral ushers, underthe direction of Mr. Robert F.Coggeshall, brought the s'!cra·mental gifts to the altar at theoffertory procession.
BanquetVery Rev. Luiz G. Mendonca,
Vicar General of the Diocese,served, as Master of Ceremoniesat the Jubilee Banquet. He notedthat relatives of the' honoredBishops, including Miss IsabelleGerrard of New Bedford, sisterof Bishop Gerrard, were' seatedin the dining room. CardinalMedeiros spoke of the great affection which he bears to bothBishops Connolly and Gerrard inremarks at' the' Banquet, andthanked them for, "the gift ofthemselves."
Bishop Robert F. Joyce, ordained like Bishops Connolly andGerrard, in 1923, pronounced theinvocation, and the benedictionwas given by Archbishop WheaIon.
Bishop Connolly
Bishop Connolly expressed hisgratitude to all in remarks whichhe addressed to the gathering.He recalled that his years in theDiocese of Fall. River and in theArchdiocese of Saint Paul,where he served from the timeof his ordination until 1945,when he returned to to his na·tive city as coadjutor to the late.Bishop James E. Cassidy, hadbeen filled with blessings. Thecrowd chuckled as Bishop Con·nolly'turned to Father Mendoncaafter concluding his remarks andsaid, "I guess that's it, Louie."
Bishop GerrardBishop Gerrard quoted Saint
Paul in returning thanks· to Godand to fellow priests, religiousand laity. Hearkening to one ofthe principal themes of the day,Bishop Gerrard spoke of thePriesthood in which· he ,said, ithas been his' privilege to share.
Theme of the Banquet, "A,Century of Service," was notedin the souvenir booklet: Goldtablecloths and decorations underscored the Jubilee motif.Chairman of the Banquet Committee was Rev. Monsignor Anthony M. Gomes, Pastor of OurLady of the Angels Parish in FallRiver, and Director of the Diocesan Family Life Bureau andCatholic Charities. Hostesses
1923 -1973,50 Golden Years
As Priests and Prelates:
ATT.LEBORO ,DISTRICT SERRA f:lUB
Congratulates ,B.ishop Connolly and Bid-lOp Gerrard
On 50 Golden Years As Priests and J~',elat~s
THE ANCHOR-Thurs., Oct. 25, 197316
Continued from Page OneHines, Bishop of Norwich, Connecticut.
Also, Most Reverend JosephP. Donnelly, another, AuxiliaryBishop of Hartford, Most Reverend Peter L. Gerety, Bishop ofPortland,· Maine; Most ReverendTimothy J. Harrington, AuxiliaryBishop of Worcester, Most Reverend Lawrence J. Riley, Auxiliary Bishop' of the ,Bosto'n Archdiocese, Most Reverend John F.Marshall, present Bishop of Burlington, Vermont, and MostReverend Louis E. Gelineau,Bishop of Providence: ReverendMonsignor Robert E. Mulvee,Chancellor of the Diocese ofManchester, N. H, concelebrated the Mass as well, representing,Most Reverend Ernest J. Primeau.'
Also seated in the sanctuaryas concelebrants 'of the JubileeMass were Very Rev. Luiz G.Mendonca, Vicar General of theFall River Diocese and Pastor ofSaint John of God Parish, Somerset, Very Rev. John J. Regan,Rector of Saint Mary's Cathedral, Rev. Peter N. Graziano,President of the Senate of Priestsof the Fall River Diocese, andRev. Thomas M. Landry, O.P.,Pastor of Saint Anne's Parish,Fall River, representing the religious' clergy of the Diocese.
Homilist
Homilist for the Jubilee Mass,Reverend John F. Hogan, Pastorof Saint Julie's Church,. NorthDartmouth, and Director of theCatholic Welfare Bureau of NewBedford, paid tribute to the jubilarians, noting that both wereFathers of the Second VaticanCouncil. Father Hogan spoke ofa bishop as one who is a "pri:mary participant in the priesthood of Christ," and· remindedthe congregation filling the be.autifully arranged Catnedral that'Bishops Connolly and Gerrardwell fulfill the episcopal roles of"witness" and "shepherd."
Music
The musical program was directed by Reverend William G.Campbell of Holy Name Parish,Fall River, and featured the combined voices of the CathedralChoristers and the Saint Anne'sParish Choir of Fall River. Abrass ensemble brought specialfestivity to the music. Directedby Father Campbell, the congregation participated in chants, acclamations and hymns during theMass.
Jubilarians
HIS EXCELLENCY
MOST REV. JAMES L. CONNOLLY, D.O.
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HIS EXCELLENCY
MOST REV. JAMES J. GERRARD, D.O.
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Our Community has been Enriched by' the Lives of These Distinguished Churchmen
The Vincentians Have Been Especially Blessed by the Cooperation
Manifested by Bishop Connolly, who as Ordinary
For Nineteen Years' Inspired The Society's Expansion,
Our Warm Felicitations Are Extended
To Both Bishops on the Occasion of Their
GOLDEN JUBILEE
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Th!e Diocese of Fall RiverCENTRAL COUNCIL
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1923-1973
Our Personal Best Wishes To
His Excellency
BisholP James L. Connolly, D.D•.
and
His Excellency
Bis40p James J. Gerrard, D.D.
On the Occasion
'Of Their Golden Jubilee
Conventual Franciscan Fathers
Ad Multos Annos
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and
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FAMILY ATMOSPHERE; As Most Rev. Louis ;E. Gelineau, Bishop of Providence endedhis rendition of "Allouette" the entire banquet hall broke into applause as at family atmos-phere of joy prevailed upon all attending. .
Our Heartiest Congratu/o,tiolilS
To These, Distinguished
. Churchmen on the Occasion
.Of Their G9'den Jubilee
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THE ANCHOR-Thurs., Oct., 25, 1973
Self-SupportingCatholic SchoolsMust Be'Realized
Several hundred Catholic educators attending the Chief Ad~
ministrators of Catholic Educat.ion Meeting in Boston were toldthat all hope of financial aidrrom fed'eral, state or local gov-ernments was dead. ...
Rev., Msgr. Francis X. Barrettof Allentown, Penn. and Rev.Patrick J. O'Neill, Diocesan Director of Education for the Diocese of Fall River, said that Catholic sch061s must become solventor close.
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To attain solvency and he financially independent, the educators were told that:
-those who use the Catholicschools should ,bear, the chiefresponsibility for supportingthem;
-general subsidies from dioceses or, parishes should be replaced by scholarships and special purpose grants;
-expenses must he conscientiously controlled;
-schools should give greaterpolicy control to parents. '
Father O'Neill said that it wasessential that Catholic schoolsmake it on tbeir own, using theCatholic community as the onlylimited and uncertain source ofrevenue.
"Catholic schools must selllhemselves as worthy of supporthy the general public and mustgo after this support on theirown merits rather than on thecoattails of the general operatingexpense:; of the parish or diocese," he insisted'.'The two priests urged "a re
turn to that spirit of poverty thatcharatcerized the Catholic schoolof our youth and gave the feeling of high purpose to those whoworked in them."
Also attending the meetingalong witJ:t Father O'Neill wereSister Marion Geddes, R.S.M.,Superintendent of CatholicSchools for the Diocese of FallRiver, and Rev. Michel Methot,Associate Director for AdultEducation.
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with Americans except theirideals. The real American is allright; it is the ideal Americanwho is all wrong. I
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CARDINAL WRIGHT IN SWEDEN: Cardinal JohnWright, prefect of the Vatican's Congregation of the Clergy,walks ahead of the distinctively garbed Brigettine Sisters ina procession dUJing a celebration in Vadstena, Sweden,marking the 600th anniversary of" the death of St. Bridget.The American-born cardinal said a "collective amnesia explains much of the confusion in our purposes and actions"today. (NG Pho!o)
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SANTIAGO (NC) - UnidadPopular, the ruling Marxi~t coalition in Chile, has sought themediation of Cardinal Raul Silvaof Santiago in solving the critical truckers' strike.
The cardinal's secretary,Father Luis Diaz, said that "thearchbishop promised to exhaustall means" in effecting a settlement between the union and theMinistry of Transportation.
The truckers seek higher ratesand salaries, assurances fromthe government that the transportation industry will not fall underthe wave of· state nationalizations, and import facilities to re- 'plal;.e or repair trucks and buses.
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