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BISHOP SEAN P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., accepts a check for $603,142 at the St. Mary'sEducation Fund Fall Dinner. The money will benefit children attending Catholic schoolsand provide need-based scholarships. Also pictured are dinner chairman John G.Hodgson, Jr., and Mike Donly, diocesan director of development. (Anchor/Gordon photo)

Dinner boosts tuitionmonies for diocese

schools are an important part of that mission.""It really is a joy to be here every year and see

the numbers growing," he added. "I'm thankfulto all those who made it successful."

The bishop addressed the crowd following thepresentation of the check and said the money willmean scholarships for hundreds of students. Hepraised them for being a friend to Catholic edu­cation and said he was "very grateful."

Dr. Jean F. MacCormack, 'chancellor of theUniversity of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, wasguest speaker. She spoke about the pathways wetake in our lives as directed by parents and schoolsand also about the importance of values.

"I'm a product of Catholic school," saidMacCormack, "and I hope I can provide a fewwords about what strong values I learned in Catho-

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-WESTPORT - The seventh annual St. Mary's

Education Fund Fall Dinner attracted its largestcrowd ever in support of Catholic education.

More than 400 people turned out October 25at' White's of Westport and Bishop Sean P.O'Malley, OFM Cap., was presented wjth a checktotaling $603,142 to provide' need-based scholar­ships to students who would not be able to attendCatholic schools without tuition assistance.

This event and the St. Mary's Education FundDinner on Cape Cod held this past August, con­tributed to the large sum.

Bishop O'Malley thanked many people fortheir hard work and dedic.ation to the St. Mary'sEducation Fund and said "Jesus calls on us toteach and pass on his message and Catholic

By MIKE GORDON

ANCHOR STAFF

Convening Catholiceducators told to be

'echoers of God's Word'

KEYNOTE SPEAKER Jane Ayer and coordinator DeaconBruce Bonneau were instrumental in the success of the Fall Riverdiocese's annual Catholic Education Convention held at BishopConnolly High School. (Anchor photo)

By DEACON JAMES N. DUNBAR

FALL RIVER - In song, stories, and a dramatic presentation, key­note speaker Jane Ayer told hundreds of Catholic educators gathered atBishop' Connolly High School that indeed they were living and vibrantreflections of the convention's theme: "Love Beyond All Telling."

Ayer was filling in on October 27 for Father Richard Fragomeni,associate professor of liturgy and homiletics and chairperson of the De­partment of Word and Worship at the Catholic Theological Union inChicago, who was scheduled to give the principal address.

Deacon Bruce Bonneau, director of Religious Education for the FallRiver diocese, and coordinator for the convention reported that FatherFragomeni, a national speaker and author, was forced to cancel his speak­ing engagements until the end of this calendar year due to the deaths ofhis father and nephew as well as his continuing personal health problems.

"You are here today because you are involved in Church," said Ayer."I think all of you on your best days, at your best hour would say that

you are even passionate about your ministry, as Catholic educators, asspiritual guides, as administrators, clergy, religious and as catechists."

She reminded her listeners that as Christians they are called to becatechists, " which comes form the Greek word meaning- 'Echo.' And so

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Bishop O'Malley's letter to the Diocese of Fall RiverOctober 29,2001

Dearly Beloved in Christ,

The purpose of this letter is simplyto thank you for the overwhelming re­sponse to my appeal to aid those af­fected by the terrorist attacks. Up tothis time, we have received$420,315.26 from the collectionstaken up in our parishes; the largestcollection in the history of the diocese.This money will be distributed throughthe Catholic Charities Offices in the

affected dioceses and by the "Fundfor Widows and Orphans ofFirefigh~ers and Police."

The terrible events we· sufferedhave made us all more aware of howmuch we Reed God and one another.Yesterday, I spoke by telephone to ayoung family in Portugal. They hadbeen parishioners of mine as a youngpriest. They told me that since Sep­tember 11 they have begun to praythe family rosary each day. They saidthey are praying for America. I was

very touched by their great faith andby their affection for our country. I urgeour families to begin to pray the ro­sary and come to church together.Everyone is saying that September 11is the "wake-up call." I hope that wewill not press the "snooze button," androll over and go back to sleep.

Together we pray for an erid to ter­rorism, violence, and war. September11 has shown us all how small ourworld is and that peace will beachieved only through justice and

solidarity among the world's peoples.

Once again, I thank you for yourgenerous response, and I assure youof my prayers for each of you.

With every good wish, I remain

Devotedly yours in Christ,

#4It,~Bishop of Fall River

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five-stat) all "A" rating, Ayersaid, they need to adopt traitssuch as attention, appreciation,affection, affirmation .and ac­knowledgment, "not only for our­selves, but in their attitude to­wards others you deal with."

Putting a shawl and band onher head and carrying a largepitcher, Ayer, in a monologue,described the impact Jesus, a for­eigner, had in talking with ­teaching and inspiring - . thelonely Samaritan woman he metat the' well in the f~mous Gos­pel story centering on "livingwater."

She then asked her audienceto ask themselves two questions:In what life areas do you needliving water?; and how do youmake slire you get to the well todrink?

"Both of these are importantif we are to offer loving beyondall telling," Ayer asserted.

Bishop Sean P: O'Malley,OFM Cap., was celebrant andhomilist of the Mass at the con­vention.

Cursillo weekend is a great op­portu·nity for someone to beplaced in the presence of the liv­ing God, where ~he possibilityexists of experiencing a power­ful influx of grace."

The Cursillo motto is, "Makea friend, be a friend, bring that

. friend to Christ," and Hebert alsoextends an invitation to thosewho have already experienced aCursillo weekend to share it withfriends who haven'~ by sponsor­ing someone for the upcomingFebruary event.

For more information aboutthe Cursillo Movement, to ap­ply for the weekend; or tosponsor a candidate, contactRoland Hebert at 508-994­4660.

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national movement of the Catho­lic Church.

Roland J. Hebert, lay directorof the diocesan Cursillo Move­ment told The Anchor recentlythat the time is now for those menacross the diocese interested inexperiencing the weekend to sub­mit their application forms. "Ifsomeone feels they are beingcalled .to a deeper awareness oftheir faith, I urge them to speakto their pastor about the CursilloMovement," said Hebert.

While the weekend may be afew months away, candidatesshould apply soon to enable ateam to be selected and preparefor the weekend experience."February will be here before weknow it," said Hebert.. "The

. Nov.n1910, Rev. A. Gomez daSilva Neves, Pastor;St. John the Baptist, New

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Nov. 61933, Rev. Patrick S. McGee, Founder, St. Mary, Hebmnville1999, Rev. Joseph Oliveira, Retired, Catholic Memorial Home, Fall River

Nov. 71985, Rev. 1. Edmond Tremblay, Retired Chaplain, Sacred Heart Home,

New Bedford .

. . Nov.S1984, Rev. Pacifique L. Emond, OFM, Retreat Master, Writer, Montreal,

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• .Nov.S,1998, Rev. Daniel A. Gamache, Retired, Cardinal Medeiros Residence,

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Ayer is also the founder of the.Bakerwoman Ministries and wasone of dozens of presenters atmeaningful workshops duringthe convention. Her session was"Creative Methodology forCatechises: God is Always Bak­ing Bread."

Ay·er advised the assemblythat as teac;,hers who live thefaith, to exteriorize that whichis internal, us.ing the conceptthat "like a rock in your shoe ...it prompts you to take action."

And she likened the eachteacher to a single tile represent­ing each person's story, whichis part of a giant mosaic whichis the Christian story. "Our jobis to continue to polish that tile

. and bring forth luster and bril­liance."

She urged the teachers ~nd cat­echists to make their love beyondall telling "not a secret thing,"but something very tangible tobe touched and experienced.Ayer said it demands. workingtoward and acquiring many vir­tues among which is patient en_

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durance.

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NEW BEDFORD - A storyfeattiring the efforts of severalpeople who are trying to resur­rect the Cu-rsillo program in theDiocese of Fall River ran in theJuly 20 edition of The Anchor.

Because of those efforts, amen's Cursillo weekend is schedc

uled for February 7-10, 2002 atthe Family Life Center in NorthDartmouth, and a women'sweekend is. sch~duled for April11-14, 2002.

Cursillo is a Spanish wordmeaning '~a little course," Thethree-day Cursillo course ismeant to provide a method to re­vitalize tile Christian messagewithin families, parishes, workplaces and neighborhoods. TheCursillo Movement is an inter-

we are called to be echoers ofGod's Word."

Ayer, who is in her fifth yearas director of Religious Educa­tion at St. Julie Billiart ChUI:chin .Dartmou~h, is currently at­tending the Institute for Reli­gious Education at Boston Col­lege pursing a Certificate of Ad­vanced Educational Specializa­tion. She serves on the DiocesanAdvisory Board to the Office ofReligious Education and is aninstructor in the diocese'sCatecheticalCertification Pro­gram.

Also a national, speaker, Ayer .recently was'a presenter at the EastCoast Conference in Washington,D.C., and at the fall convention ofthe Diocese. of Joliet, III.

Daily ReadingsNov 5 Rom.11 :29-36;

Ps 69:30-31 ,33-34; Lk 14:12-14

Nov' 6 Rom 12:5-16a;Ps 131:1-3; Lk

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program at OurLady ofVictory Parish,Centerville, seeks moremembers.

By DEACON JAMES N. DUNBAR

CENTERVILLE - For morethan a year, a group of men andwomen in their 20s and 30s withmental retardation and other de­velopmental disabilities have beenmeeting weekly with volunteersto pray, do readings of the up­coming Sunday Scriptures, havefaith-sharing Jind enjoy pastriesand beverages.

"Our Faith Club here at OurLady of Victory Parish we feelhas certainly been positive andeffective" says John V.McManmon Jr., one of thefounders of the group. "But wefeel there are many more people- or families that might want to

get one of their own involved ­and we want to reach them," hetold the Anchor recently.

"In essence, the Faith Club'sgoal is teaching religion to adultswith special needs,". saidMcManmon.

The idea came from a groupof friends of McManmon's inConnecticut and who, like him,are members of the Knights ofMalta.

"They. had a special educationprogram down there for adultswho were retarded or with learn­ing disabilities and it worked well.

.One of the women volunteers hada son who resides in an indepen­dent living facility in Hyannis and

. who she wanted to receive reli­gious education and that's how webegan," said McManmon.

The young man was typical ofmany handicapped yOUJ:tg peoplewho have access to social work­ers and who perform low level

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FALL RIVER, MASSACHUSETTSSince the actual place of residence of

LAURA JANAE THOMAS MILES is unknown.We cite LAURA JANAE THOMAS

MILES to appear personally before the Tri·bunal of the Diocese of Fall River on Thurs·day, November 15, 2001 at 2:30 p.m. at887 Highland Avenue, Fall River, Massa·chusetts, to give testimony to establish:

Whether the nullity of the marriageexists in the Rizzo-Thomas case?

Ordinaries of the place or other pastorshaving the knowledge of the residence ofthe above person, Laura Janae ThomasMiles, must see to it that she is properlyadvised in regard to this edictal citation.

(Rev.) Paul F. Robinson, O. Carm., J.C.D.Judicial Vicar

Given at the Tribunal,Fall River, Massachusettson this the 23rd day of October, 2001.

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Although no one wants whathappened ever to happen again,what happened has made us muchm·ore human. As never before, theoutpouring of hearts resembles theoutpouring of God's heart.

Although a desire of revengeruns through our blood, the questof understanding has hit a newhigh. We want to learn more aboutMuslims, the Mideast and Asia.We want to become a true neigh­bor to these parts of the world.We are realizing the need to bemore globally concerned and todemonstrate respect for countrieson the world's other side.

As Pope John Paul II wouldsay, they are our brothers and sis­ters, and the entire world, not onlyour own country, is our home.

We live in a post-modem timewhen being connected with eachother no longer is an option but anecessity. If someone from Asiais hurting, we hurt too. There is

. no turning our heads away as ifhurt didn't exist.

The events of September 1I of­fer us two magnificent opportuni­ties: to express our human dignitybi.imitating God's ever-lovingheart, and to be family with othercultures through greater under-

o standing and the unity it creates.

in history. That too is greatly dis­turbi'1g..

We are making allies with na­ti9ns once considered our enemiesbecaus~ of the human rights theysuppress. The warfare· betweenIsrael and the Palestinians is cre­ating new and ongoing fears.·There is an uneasiness about whoour future allies should and willbe.

If ever the times we live infostered gloom, depression andextreme anxiety, it is now.

Yet positive signs are appear­ing alongside and in the midst' ofthe gloom.

There is an upsurge in thenumber of people who are pray­ing. They are turning ~nd return- .ing to God. This suggests thatpeople realize they need to de­pend less on their own ingenuityto solve problems and more onGod's wisdom. We have been.humbled.

Interestingly, the word "humil­ity" comes from the Latin word"humus," meaning earth. In thebest sense of the word, we nowsee people everywhere who aremore down to earth. They aremore courteous, less haughty, ex­tremely generous and far less self­ish.

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CATHOUC NEWS SERVICE

Did any of us think we wouldsee the day when the area aroundthe U.S. Capitol buildingre­sembled a war zone? :

As I write this, police standguard near the Capitol 24 hours aday. Surveill~nce helicopters andmilitary jets are heard regularlyoverhead.

Tourists and visitors in Wash­ington are few. Post offices, aswell as the Senate and Congress,temporarily are closed. Businessesare suffering substantially. Sirens,whether from police cars, ambu­lances or fire trucks, routinelysend chills up people's' spines.

On the national scene, thestock market has investors reel­ing. Prejudice against foreign cul­tures is once again' attempting toraise its ugly head. The fraudu­lent are taking advantage of thesituation, while the demented add'to the pandemonium with whatthey imagine to be pranks.

On the international scene weare fighting a war we feel is jus­tified, but somehow we still don'tfeel right because innocent peopleare being killed or displaced.Weapons being employed aremore destructive than ever before

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Sometimes one· would think that our national media is .ownedand operated by the Osarna bin Laden terrorists. It is obvious theydo not need a television outlet of their own. They are ·given a freeride by our own airwaves.

Despite the fact that thousands of our own military men andwomen are in harm's way, very little-time is given over to the expla­nation of our actions. Rather, every whisper of the bin Laden forcesare reported as major events. All this, of course, is being done underthe guise of "freedom of the press.". In fact, from the very outset, our

. liberal news commentators have been at their very \l'Orse. Theyhave done very little to relieve the fear and anguish that is moldingthe national mind-set. There is an uncertainty in the land and thetelevision media has done very little to .ease the situation.

Thus it should be obvious that the best thing to do in order tocontrol this sense of anxiety is to shut off the Tv. People have a verydifficult time adjusting to the sensational. Graphic and horrendousimaging, played and replayed only inculcates fear. People have ahard time in sorting out the real from the unreal in such an atmo­sphere. Children especially are the victims of this barrage of mediaapprehension. All-in-all it is now taking a toll on the national psyche.

This is something we really should be addressing. During timesof phy·sical, social and cognitive change people often develop psy­chological and sociological disturbances that disrupt their equilib­rium. People become agitated, restless, depressed and even demon­strate physical illnesses such as headaches, dimini~hed attentionspans and sleep disturbances. Some people will eventually needprofessional help when fears become a chronic condition. It should.be more that clear that the areas of life that produce anxieties shouldbe avoided. It makes sense then that we simply do not need pro­longed televising of those events that are inundating the nationalconscience. To be sure, we need to make informed decision~. Wedo not need to be traumatized by television.

It should also be noted that there is a moral dimension· respectingthe proper use of the many instruments of communications. Thisresponsibility falls on the shoulders of newsmen and newswomen,writers, producers, advertisers and whoever else may have a part inthe transmitting of news. Accountability is indeed needed given thecurrent state of affairs. Those who are the movers in the mediashould realize that by molding and activating all Americans theycan lead us upward or to ruin. On these people rests the task of self­regulating all aspects of the media in order to avoid any conflictwith the common good. .

Let.us also remark that in this entire area of concern, civil author­ity. is also bound by special duties il)' terms of the common good.This. authority is duty bound to defend and protect a true and justdissemination of information. If this can be achieved, as it shouldbe, then freedom of individuals and groups is 'not at all infringedupon by such care and concern.

We will continue to live in uncertainty for some time to come.Future days will indeed be difficult and de~anding. The media r,san essential element in our day-to-day decision-making and mus.tbe appreciated for what it is in our lives. Yet, it should not be ameans whereby people are forced to live in constant alarm ~d

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Now, at the birth of a By Dave Jolivet Now major media outletsnew millennium, Ameri- are preying on a countrycans are preoccupied with still dazed and confuseda new way to spend countless of our armed forces? Tune into Fox because of its recent past and itshours a week - maniacal media (as in "sly as a") for the latest on uncertain future.monitoring. what our troops are doing, when Since September 11, I had to

People in this country are ripe and where - as it happens. force myself to resist the tempta- .for the picking by major network Feel the need to watch an "ex- tion to tune into cable news if Inews outlets - and the networks pert" feed interested terrorist view- awoke at 3:36 a.m.have hauled Americans in by the ers with"new ideas, flip to MSNBC My new mantra is "step awaybushel-full. (Making Sure Nobody Becomes from the TV and you won't get

Since that horrific day in Sep- Calm) and find out how to affect hurt." I pass that advice on to oth­tember, fellow' countrymen have the most victims using only string ers as well. As in everything, mod­turned to cable TV news broad- and peanut butter. . eration is the key. Get your newscasts to fulfill an overwhelming And any of these scenarios can' and get out!need to be informed, literally up be interchanged on any of these Try living again. Tum off theto the minute. news stations. TV, throw on a CD of your favor­

ite music, lean back and relax. Goout for a walk and kick throughthe piles of leaves with your kids.

If you find you can't "stepaway from the TV," then tune intosomething else.

There are countless other "spe­cialty stations" - religion, sports,

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cension he began a new life withthe Father and with us.

In fact, the pope used this sameword when he said that "throughgrace, believers can ascend" to thepresence of God.

The pope's messages on the sub­ject may challenge us to

""'lI'l"-....... look anew at some expres­sions we use to affirm ourfaith, but he also saw inthem something extremely

.enlightening and hopefulabout life in eternity.

The suffering caused bysin in this life is often saidto "make life hell," hint­ing what life without God

would be like.In the same way, "if we are

able to er ioy properly the goodthings that the Lord showers uponus every day of our earthly lives,"said the pope, "then we have be­gun to experience the joy whichwill be completely ours in the nextlife."

As one-Italian theologian put itwell, the pope was hinting that theperson who lives in grace alreadylives in paradise. For today's Chris-tians, attempting to live out theseeternal realities in our lives now ismore important than trying to de­scribe them.

A free brochure answeringquestions Catholics ask about an­nulments is available by sendinga' stamped, seW addressed enve~

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of the Father," we know that's notliterally true. It's just one of thebest Ways we have to express be­lief that Jesus holds a place ofunique honor and equality with theFather.

Pope John Paul reminds us that

this is t~e any time we speak ofrealities after death.

We must be very careful wheninterpreting the biblical descrip­tions of hell, for example. The "in­extinguishable fire" and "fiery fur­nace" of which the Bible speaksare, he said, attempts to "indicatethe complete frustration and emp­tiness of a life without God."

The same is true when speak­ing of heaven. We're confined to.symbolic language, just as was theBible itself. The idea of heaven asa place in the sky, according to thepope, resulted from metaphoricalbiblical language contrasting the'dwelling place of humanity withthe '~dwelling place~' of God.

. It is within that framework thatwe need to understand suchphrases as "ascended into heaven."We dO,not believe that Jesus wentoff to a distant galaxy or planet,b.ut that, in a way beyond ourpresent comprehension, in his as-

Questionsand

AnswersBy Father

John J. Dietzen

Q. My daughter and Ire·cently discussed the HolyFather's. statement that heaven''is not a physical place amid theclouds" but a state of being, "aliving personal relationship withthe Trinity!'

How does this squarewith various "ascensionsinto hea.ven" mentionedin the Scriptures and inour profession of faith?(Indiana) .

A. These teachingswere given by Pope JohnPaul II in the course of

'. several addresses duringhis Wednesday audiencesin the summer of 1999.

The pope cautioned at the timethat heaven ~ and, somewhatsimilarly, hell and purgatory ­can never be fully or accuratelydescribed in human words for thesimple reason that there is a chasmoetween God and humanity thathuman language and human ex­perience can never cross.. He said, for example, that it is

not quite accurate to describeheaven as. the dwelling place ofGod, since God cannot be confinedby such a concept or enclosed insuch a "heaven."

Most Catholics and other Chris­tians, it seemS to me, instinctivelyunderstand that human expressionsabout God are just that, human at­tempts to say as well as we cansomething that is beyond ourpower to grasp. or proclaim per:fectly.

When we say in the creed thatJesus "is seated at the right hand

What the'popesaid "heaven" means'

Funeral. eulogie~What is appropriate at a funeral Mass for a loved where my father attended Mass regularly for 40 years

one when it comes to the eulogy or, as seems to be and saw his children and grandchildren rt:ceive manymore and more the.case, eulogies? Several items I've sacraments, including marriage and baptism," he wrote.read recently raised this question. His complaint was that he was lold "long" eulogies

First, I saw where a family raised a formal com- are discouraged. The priest said one person could speakplaint, going directly to the bishop of their diocese to for three minutes. This new policy was news to thecomplain of a pastor who wouldn't let a family mem- letter writer and "quite upsetting to my entire familybel' give a eulogy at the r------------ at a time when we neededMass for his mother. This support from our Churchwas news, apparently, be- Th B tt the most"cause I actually saw the eo. om Naturally, I called a few

. item in The New York Lt·ne priest friends to get someTimes. . information from behind

The pastor's response the scenes about what iswas that having a family By Antoinette Bosco going on when it comes tomember; or members, get eulogies. After listening toup to talk at the funeral some of the tales they toldMass about the deceased person has simply gotten out me about eulogies they have had to sit through, myof ~and.Long stories about the de~eased one's life, sympathies shifted to them! I heard how they learnedspiced with anecdotes meant to be funny, go on and abou~ long shopping trips the deceased one took andon, often told by a series of family members getting what she bought; about how the relative in the coffinup_ to add their tales. Priests can no longer give so loved to laugh, so now we'll all listen to a few of hismuch time to one funeral. . favorite jokes; about what they'll miss - and not miss

My first reaction when I read .this was - in all -.; and on and on.honesty~ dismay. Here we go again, I thought. More None of the priests were complaining about thegrist for the mill when it comes to why people criti- talks.cize and tum away from the Church. Their problem was simply that these long, "cute,"

Here is perhaps the last chance for family members secular reminiscences are out of place at the Mass.to get up and focus on the one who has died. It is Then there's the time problem, when a priest has an­important for them to be able to say publicly why other Mass coming up, another function requiring histhey may be crying or why this person never will be presence, hospital calls to make and so on.forgotten. Shouldn't family members be given this Clearly, a diocese has to take a position on what totime to devote to the memory of their loved one? do about eulogies, incorporating compassion and un-

Then I saw a letter in The Long Island Catholic, derstanding in whatever guidelines are chosen. Onewritten by a son who said he and some of his siblings priest suggested that eulogies could be given after thehad wanted to speak at their father's funeral Mass. Mass has ended, allowing the priest to leave when he"We thought it would be special to speak in the church must. That sounded reasonable to me.

.invites all area men to join themtonight at 6 p.m. for Mass at Sa­cred Heart Church. An informaldinner will follow in the parishcenter. For more information call508-678-1792..

MISCELLANEOUS -A Dieocesan Ultreya will be held No­vember 6 at 7 p.m. at the Dioc­esan Family Life Center, 5QOSlocum Road. It will feature guestspeaker George Powers address­ing the topic "Making the Con­nection." The Steering ServiceCommittee will meet prior to theU1treya at 6:30 p.m. For more in­formation call 508 ·823-4116.

MASHPEE - Dr. ArthurEsswein will speak on the topic"Current Issues for Celiacs,"when he addresses the Celia'GSuppo'rt Group at Christ the Kiri~Parish, November 18 at I p.ri1.For more information call 50&.~

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FALL RIVER - The YouthApostles Institute will hold a pro­gram for youth ministers, teach­ers, catechists, parents and all in­terested parties entitled "Chris­tian Service: Helping Kids toLearn to Help Others,'.' Novem­ber 6 froin 8-9 p.m. in the con­ference room at Sl. Anne'sShrine. Attendees are invited tojoin them for evening prayer at7: 15 p.m. and Mass at 7:30 p.m.in the rectory chapel. For moreinformation call the YouthApostles at 508-672-2755.

FALL RIVER ---.: The FallRiver Catholic Committee onScouting is holding classes forGirl Scouts in the area wishingto earn the "I Live My Faith"medal for Juniors and the "Fam­ily of God" medal for Brownies.Registration and the first classwill be held at St. Anne's School,Forest Street (cafeteria entrance)from 6 to 7 p.m. on November6. For information, call PatLatinville at 508-678-8667.

TAUNTON - Members ofthe Taunton District Council ofthe St. Vincent de Paul Societywill attend a Mass November 5at 7 p.m. at St. Jacques' Churchfor the· intention of the canoni­zation of' Blessed FredericOzanam and in memory of de­ceased members. It's regular.monthly meeting will follow inthe parish hall.

FALL RIVER - The FallRivel' District Council of Catho-

CENTERVILLE - The lie Women will hold its monthlyDrew Fayne Memorial Blood meeting November 8 at 7 p.m,Drive will be held November 5 . at Holy Rosary Church, 120from 2-7 p.m. at Our Lady of Beattie Street. Guest speakerVictory Church. To schedule an Madeline Lavoie, a former presi­appointment call Mary Archer at dent, will give an address on com­508-775-6591. munications entitled "Getting to

Know You."

BREWSTER - A Mass andhealing service will be held No­vember 7 at 7 p.m. at Our Ladyof the Cape Church, 468 StgnyBrook Road. It will be celebratedby La Salette Father WilliamKaliyadan and is held every firstWednesday of the month.

EAST TAUNTON -A Massof Remembrance will be cel­ebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. atHoly Family Church for mem­bers of the parish who died be­tween Nov. I, 2000 and Octoberthis year. Refreshments will fol­low in the church hall.

FAIRHAVEN -A First Fri­day Mass will b~held tonight at7 p.m. at Sl. Mary's Church. Theevening is sponsored by the Menof the Sacred Hearts, FairhavenChapter, and will include a holyhour following Mass.

EAST FREETOWNHearts and Hands will hold itsfourth annual memorial servicefor parents and family memberswho have lost a child Sunday at3 p.m. at Sl. John Neumann'Church. For 'more informationcall 508-991-5433.

FALL RIVER - A prt<sen­tation entitled "Human Sexual­ity: Procreation and Pre~marital

Relations," will be held Novem­ber 6 from 7-8:30 p.m. at BishopConnolly High School. It will begiven by Assumption CollegeProfessor Christopher Klofft andis co-sponsored by the Order ofMalta, Saint Anne's Hospital, theOffice of Adult Education andDiocesan Health Facilities. Formore information call 508-678­2828.

FALL RIVER - The FallRiver First Friday Men's Club'

DARTMOUTH - DeaconVictor Haddad will give a pre-

. sentation entitled: Church An­nulment: Fact and Fiction,"November 5 from 7-8 p.m. inthe library browsing area of the·UMass Dartmouth Camp~s.

For more information call Fa­ther Craig Pregana at 508-999­8872.

FALL RIVER - The HolySpirit Breakfast will be held Sat­urday at Our Lady of Light Hall,664 Quarry Street. It will beginwith prayer and praise at 8:30a·.m. and feature guest speaker

. Barbara Wright. For more infor­mation call 508-822-8219.

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Procreation and Pre-Marital Re­lations," with Dr. ChristopherKlofft; and November 13, "Un­derstanding Hospital and ClinicalIssues: Pain, Proxies and Trauma,"with Ann Baker RN.

Father O'Donohoe noted that apatient's desire to end treatmentshould be respected, but that in thecase ofCatholic institutions eutha­nasia cannot be used. He said thatpatients should be kept as painfreeas possible and that they have theright to prepare for death; yet thereis a difference between taking the

"life of a patient or allowing thatpatient to die naturally.

Father O'Donohoe pointed outthat the elderly should inform their,loved ones as to the medical treat­ment they desire in case of seriousillness and what they should knowor do to make the last days of theirrelative or friend as comfortableas possible.

He listed facts of which every­one should be aware, such as: hu­man life is always a good; respectthe goodness of life not by killingbut by giving help; those who com­mit suicide are capable of salva­tion; it is not required that lifeshould be sustained at all costs; andthat Hospice and pain managementprograms respect human life. .

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"Dying," Father O'Donohoestressed, "is in the hands of God.The person is not involved in suchdecision-making."

In the case of 'great pain itshould be offered to God, he said,but no medications that mightshorten life should be used.

"It is easy," he continued, "toforget that life doesn ',t end butchanges." Suffering, however, ispart of the .evil in the world, thepriest said, and it has special mean­ing for Christians, who should re­alize that as a general thing it isimprudent to allow or inflict suf­fering.

Turning to the problem ofdeath, Father O'Donohoe pointedout that it can engender feelingsof loss and grief. '

"How should we meet end-of­life problems?" he asked. Peoplein danger ofdeath should be giventhe information necessary for themto understand their condition andshould be provided with whateverhelps are available.

On the other hand, he noted thata patient could forgo extraordinarymeans of treatment ifhe or she con­sidered them too costly or too muchof a drain on family finances ortheir ability to provide care.

There should be a presumptionin favor of hydrating and feeding'patients as long as there are suffi­cient reasons to feel that it will helpthem, he said.

By PATRICIA MCGOWAN

SPECIAL10THE ANCHOR.

FALL RIVER - The first in afour-part.lecture series on "CatholicTeaching on Medical Ethics: WhatEveryone Should Know To ¥akeInformed Decisions," found JesuitFather James O'Donohoe, a profes­sor ofHealthcare Ethics and Justiceat Boston College addressing a largeaudience at Bishop Connolly HighSchool on October 23.

The series, cosponsored by theOrder ofMalta, Saint Anne's Hos­pital, the Diocesan Office ofAdultEducation and the Office ofHealthFacilities, included a lecture onTuesday night and will continuewith other speakers at Connolly onTuesdays, November 6 and 13

,from 7 to 8:30 p.m.The lectures are free and. the

public is invited to attend.Father O'Donohoe's topic was

"End ofLife Decisions: Myths andRealities." He began by discussingthe case of a nurse who had as apatient a inan close to death whowas getting overdoses of painkill­ing drugs and had to decidewhether they were making himcomfortable, killing him or merelyprolonging his life.. The speaker used the exampleto point out that many Catholicscling to the myth that all methodsof prolonging life should be used,that physical life must be extendedas long as possible.

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religious life, but he never founda congregation that was a perfectfit.

Meanwhile, Withers had relo­cated to North Philadelphia,where he lives in an African~

American and Hispanic neigh­b'orhood he has .found to be"wonderful, very accepting." Hesettled upon a solitary life as ahermit, receiving guidance froma spiritual director and beingbound by self-imposed vows, notfrom an order.

The vocation of a hermit,which predates the establishmentof religious congregations, hadlong fallen into disuse and wasonly revived and officially rec­ognized by the Church after theSecond Vatican Council.

Withers first approached thearchdiocese for formal recogni­tion of his status in 1995. At first,he received little encouragement.

"At first it was 'no,'''. he said,fully understanding his requestwas uniqut{. He persevered andafter "a year-and-a-half, it was'maybe.' I was astounded."

He began working with thearchdiocesan vicar for religious,and ..went through a formationperiod. ,

In- December 2000, Withers. said, "I had a meeting with Cqr­dinal Bevilacqua iri his office andhe was very encouraging." Thecardinal also asked Withers ifthere was anything he could dofor him. His needs were simple;the only thing he wanted was

. permission to reserve the Ble~sed

Sacrament in his private chapel.After the chapel was checked

for conformity with Church law,this rare privilege was granted.

It's been a long road. "It wasa process of discovering that Iwas meant for the hermit life,"Withers ,said. "1 can't say 'whatGod wants, but this is major."

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WASHINGTON - Back in comfortable wearing ashes in pub­1905, when George M. Cohan lic on Ash Wednesday were morewrote his musical paean to "Mary" likely to report giving their chil­- "It's a grand old nam'e" - more dren religious names, but comfortthan one out ofevery 20 girls born with praying the rosary in publicin the United States was being bore no relation to religious.nam-named Mary. ing.

Now the Blessed Virgin's Those who displayed an imagename, which easily ranked first ofMary in the home gave religiousamong all U.S. girls' names from' names more often, but those dis­at least the l880s through the playing a cross at home were no1950s, ranks a lowly 47th. In2000 more likely to give religious namesit was given to only one new baby 'than those who did not.girl in about 330. The researchers reported that

Even among Catholics, Jenni- Catholic parents who themselvesfer - a variant on the mythical had Old Testament names' orGuenevere of the Camelot legend nonbiblical saints' names were no- has now become the most more likely than parents with secu~

popular name for baby girls, says, lar names to give their children re­the Center for Applied Research ligious hames. But "Catholic par­in the Apostolate. ents with New Testament names

The Catholic practice ofgiving are significantly more· likely thanchildren religious natnes has de- those with secular names to giveclined substantially over the past religious names to their child;ren:'.two generations, two CARA re- they said.searchers reported in a recent pa- They said they studied the dataper at the annual meeting of the ' to see if Hispanic parents wereSociety for the Scientific Study of more likely than Anglos to give By Lou BALDWIN newspaper: .

. Id . l' . CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICEReligion in Columbus, Ohio. their chi ren re IglOusnames. Withers supports himself byThe researchers, Paul Perl and They were surprised to find that, ,PHILADELPHIA' - The. assembling electronic equipment

Jonathon L. Wiggins, said a tele- '. Hispanics surveyed gave their chilcc,onsecration of 467,year-old Ri- one day a week at a factory sev­phone survey last January of 1,277 dren religious name~ less often, chard Withers to the hermit's life eral miles away; his transporta­U.S" Catholic parents revealed that. ' than tile Anglos surv~yed. ".:,is '\lnusual on several couQts,.. , .' tion is a bicycle cobbled together"youngerparentswerefarless like1y. Among white ethnic groups;····· He is riot a member of a reli- from spare parts. He also makesthan older parents to have given ~ey said, ~atholics ofItalian, Pol- gious order. His hermitage is not pottery that' friends may buy or

,. their children religious names. I~h and Ir:ish d~s~ent were more a quiet country retreat; it is a little that·will be sold one Sunday ev-"On average;' Catholic parents likely to give religiOUS names than row house in the heart of North ery year at St. Malachy, his par­

in'our sample who were born dur- those of Scandinavian or English Philadelphia. And Withers is a ish church.ing the 1940s and early 1950s re- descel'\t. convert from Judaism. Given his mechanical skills,port giving religious names to While the paper at the Colum- He's lived a life of poverty, Withers could find full-time em-'about 50-60 percent of their chil- bus meeting focused on more tech- chastity.and obedience under pri- ployment, but to do so would rundren," they said. ''The rate of reli- nical sociological findings of. the vate vows for about 20 years. counter· to the life of the true her­gious naming has fallen fairly study, a CARA news release hlgh- Cardinal Anthony J. mit. Financial insecurity, hesteadily among successively lig~,tedso~emorepopularas~ects. Bevilacqua's. acceptance of . maintains, "is part of ~eparationyounger cohorts of parents. Those CatholIc boy~.~~ more likely Withers' vows formalizes an ex- from the world and living in soli­born in the early 1970s report giv- than Catholic' ¥irls. to have reli- isting situation, making Withers tude. In the world, people try to

'ing religious names to about 30 gious name~:" It smd. ''The most the first consecrated hermit in the gain as much security as pos­percent of their children." - popular boy's name is Michael. Philadelphia Archdiocese who is sible; this is going in the oppo-

After age, frequency of Mass Jol).n, once the second most popu- not a member of an order. site direction."attendance had the largest effect on lar name for Catholic boys, has Just because Withers has cho- He estimates his annual salaryfrequency of giving children reli- been replaced -by Christopher in sen to be a hermit doesn't mean is about $5,500. His house wasgious names, they reported. recent decades.". . he's anti-social. purchased for $1, and he reno-

They said certain indicators of Across generations, the second "From all I've seen from the vated it himself. He spends about"'cultural' Catholicism" bear a most popular name for girls is hermits I've met, the clearest $20 a week on food and payspositive relation to religious name- Catherine/Katherine." • sign of the vocation is a longing about $90 a month for a bare­

for solitude, and the second bones health insurance policy.clearest sign is they like people," Altruismwas an important partWithers said. "Some hermits are of Withers' life from childhood,very gregarious." but religion was not. He was born

He estimates he spends "about into a Jewish family,that did notfour-and-a-halfhours every day" attend services, but consideredin prayer in the little chapel he themselves "culturally Jewish."installed-in his basement. He enrolled at Stockton State

For the most part, social con- College in New Jersey and wastacts are through friends and living with a group of youngfamily who visit him. He allows people in Camden who had simi­himself two home visits a,nnually lar interests. Some of his'and neither is an overnight stay. housemates were Catholic; oth­One visit is to see his father for ers were not. "In the end, we hada December get-together, and the three' baptisms and two confir­other is to a sister's home for' mations,': he recalled.Passover. , "I was baptized at the Easter

Withers does have a radio for Vigil on March 29, 1975. Everemergencies. "I turned if on since my life has taken an ex­September 11 and listened for a treme liturgical bent; I took.pri7while; that was the first time in . vate vows of chastity, povertythree years," he told The Catho- . and obedience in September oflie Standard and· Times, that year."Philadelphia's archdiocesan He explored the possibility of

Pope. renews plea for Chinadialogue, apologizes for past

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which are of primary importancealso to modem China: solidarity,peace, social justice, the wise man­agement of the phenomenon ofglo­balization and the civil progress ofall peoples;' he said. 0

The normalization of relationsbetween the People's Republic ofChina and the Holy See would un­doubtedly have positive repercus­sions for humanity's progress," thepope said.

TO SHOW unity between school and country, studentsand faculty from Coyle and Cassidy High School, Taunton,made a human flag during its Fall Festival. The school's Stu­dent Leadership Assembly organized the event.

solely the resumption of dialoguein order to build a relationshipbased on mutual respect and deeperunderstanding." .

The pope described the Catho­lic Church and China, with morethan one billion people each, as"two of the most ancient 'institu­tions' in existence and operating ona world scene." .

"The Church has very much atheart the values and objectives

Father Ricci lived in Beijingfrom the beginning of 160I untilhis death ih 1610, sharing withChinese leaders his knowledge ofWestern science and his Catholicfaith and learning about Chineseculture and science from them.

Looking back at Father Ricci'slife, Pope John Paul said, "We can­not fail to ask what is the messagehe can offer to the great Chinesenation and to the Catholic Church,to both of which he felt everdeeply bound and by both qfwhich he was and is sincerely val­ued and loved."

The pope said Father Ricci'swork was built on two pillars: first,the Chinese who embraced Chris­tianity did not have to renounce loy­alty to their country; and second,Christianity did not attempt to re­place Chinese culture, but "comple­mented everything. beautiful andgood, just and holy, in what hadbeen produced'and handed downby the ancient Chinese tradition."

Just as at the time of FatherRicci, the pope said, "so too today,the Catholic Church seeks no privi­lege from China and its leaders, but

Matteo Ricci in Beijing.The pope said the values of mu­

tual respect and sharing which ex­isted'between the Chinese imperialcourt and Father Ricci, an Italianscientist and missionary, could berecovered and applied to a newVatican-~hinese'relationship.

POPE JOHN Paull! wavesto a gathering in St. Peter'sSquare recently. (CNS photo)

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VATICAN CITY - In a re­newed plea for an official dialoguewith the government of mainlandChina, Pope John Paul II apolo­gized for any actions taken byCatholics that offended China orgave an impression ofdisrespect forits culture.

Over the centuries personallimi­tations, political pressure and theo­logical disputes sometimes led totensions and mistrust betweenChina and theVatican, offsetting thegood work accomplished by mis­sionaries in evangelization, educa­tion and health care, tqe pope toldscholars.

"I feel deep sadness for theseerrors and limits of the past, and Iregret that in many people thesefailings may have given the impres­sion ofa lack ofrespect and esteemfor the Chinese people on the partof the Catholic Church," he said.

The pope's message was ad­dressed to a recent, interna­tional conference in Romemarking the 400th anniversaryof the arrival of Jesuit Father

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VATICAN CITY - Christians must be aware of their sin­fulness, but also of God's willingness to forgive at any mo-ment, Pope John Paul II said. .

"God does not act only negatively by eliminating sin, buthe also recreates sinful humanity through his life-giving Spirit:He places a new and pure heart within man," the pope saidduring a recent weekly general audience.

At the audience, Pope John Paul focused on Psalm 51, KingDavid's prayer of repentance. In the Catholic Church's Lit­urgy of the Hours, the psalm, also known as the "Miserere," ispart of each Friday's morning prayer.

"It is a prayer which for centuries has risen from the heartsof Jews and Christians as they repent of their sins and pro­claim their hope in God's mercy," the pope' said.

The first part of the psalm, in which David acknowledgeshis faults, is "an analysis of sin conducted before God," hesaid.

The psalm reflects the fact that sin is an estrangement fromGod, involves a deviation from the path of goodness and is arevolt against God's plan for how people should live and findcomplete happine~s in him, the pope said. .

But the psalm does not dwell just on the horrors of sin, itaffirms the fact that if one confesses his sin, "the saving jus­tice of God is ready to purify him completely."

"The sinner, sincerely repentant, presents himself in all hismisery and nakedness before God, begging not to be cast outof his presence," the pope said.

In the end, he said, the psalm celebrates the fact that God"cancels, washes and cleanses the sinner and transforms himinto a new creature."

At the end of the audience, Pope John Paul received theElizabeth Ann Seton Award from the National Catholic Edu­cational Association.

Michael Guerra, president of the U.S. organization, gavethe pope the award in recognition of his contributions to Catho­lic education; it was the first time the Seton award was givento a non-U.S. citizen, the association said.

declaring that light on Earth is too streamlining a detail-packed novelbright for him - much brighter is that lesser characters who werethan on his distant planet.K-PAX vividly dcawn on paper are one­- lie is hauled off to a mental note on screen. The mental pa­institution. tients in the hospital vying to

Assigned to his case is the vet~ travel to K-PAX with Prot areeran psychiatrist Dr. Mark Powell identifiable only by their mental(Jeff Bridges), who ·has treated incapacities: the hypochondriac,many delusi<;mal patients before. the ob~essive-compulsive, the oneMark is confident he can crack who thinks everything has a stinkyProt's veneer and find out -what' odor. •is re'ally going on. ~ut Prot proves The film has other flaws asto be a tougher case than initially well. In 'the commercials and trail­thought, especially when he con- ers, which give away all the goodfounds a group of notable - and lines, the film is marketed as'askeptical -' astronomers with comedy of.sorts: The first part ofwhat he knows. the film is mostly lighthearted, but

As Mark tries to figure out the movie makes an abrupt tone110w to 'help Prot, the doctor change to grave and serious.gradually realizes that the so- And without giving too muchcalled alien 'is having a remark- away, the film's conclusion failsable effect on the mental healt.h to satisfy some significant ques­of the other patients in the hospi- tions. Most importantly, only a 'tal. Prot's strange knowledge arid very simplis~ic and unconvincinghis uncanny ability to help cause explanation is offered as to whyMark to wonder if there is some Prot is so incredibly smart.truth to Prot's otherworldly As an added emotional punch,claims.' there is a minor subplot about

What is strange about Prot is Mark's domestic life and the im­his utter normalcy. His stories portance of family and relation- 'about K-PAX are unsensational ships. But the lesson is so feeblyyet very appealing. It is a fantasy developed that it, seems like anworld filled with peace' and har- afterthought. However, the char­mony, where emotionally even- acter of the workaholic doctor iskeeled K-PAXians never feel the a deceptively difficult one thatthrill of unbridled joy or the havoc Bridges pulls off admirably.of human grief and sorrow. And "K-PAX" is filmed on locationthis is a clue to Prot's true iden- in New York, and Softley's pro­tity. His penchant for produce -: duction values are befitting. Prothe eats a whole banana, skin and say's he has traveled to Earth us­all - also relates to the late rev- ing a form of light energy, andelation of who he really is. the movie creates an atmosphere

However, Spacey's portrayal is in which luminosity and its re­subordinate to his other more flection playa central role.powerful performances. It is not Through Prot, viewers may bethat his consistently steady gaze, challenged to look beyond theircalm presence and straightforward immediate limits to a world of hopespeech do not convincingly sug- and wonder. Yet "K-PAX" missesgest that Prot may just be from 'its goal of examining the innersome other planet. It is that, worlds of its two main charactersSpacey is emotionally remote and as it trips over itself to tell the story.often smug, making it difficult to Due to a few violent images andrelate to or feel pity for Prot. brief crass language, the U.S. Con-

And Spacey's face is usually ference of Catholic Bishops classi­so expressive (with a slight side- fication is A-II - adults and ado­ways glance he can convey so lescents. The Motion Picture Asso­much) that to have it hidden be- ciation ofAmerica rating is PG-13hind large, dark sunglasses seems - parents are strongly cautioned.to be a mistake. Some material may be inappropri-

Part of the problem with ate for children under 13.

'K-PAX' only skiDlS the surface

KEVIN KLINE ,stars in a scene from the film "Life As a House." For ~ brief review of thisfilm, see CNS Movie Capsules on this page. (CNS photo from New Line)

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CATHOUC NEWS SERVICE

NEW YORK - Kevin Spaceystars as mysterious mental patient<;laiming to be' from anotherplanet in the disappointing drama"K-PAX',' (Universal).

Based· on the 1995 novel byGene Brewer, "K-PAX~' is a filmwith several.intriguing pointsabout the human capacity for self­healing and positive change. ButCharles Leavitt's screenplay takesstrokes that are too broad in es­tablishing the film's charactersand plot: It leaves the viewer sens­ing that certain rriissing elementsfrom the book would have pro­vided ~ deeper understanding ofpersonalities than found in direc­tor lain Softley's film.

Though an innocent bystanderonly offering help, Prot (Spacey)is'detained by police after a mug­ging at New York City's Grand.

'Central Station. When he politelyrefuses to re~ove his sunglasses

attempted suicide, a few sexualencounters, sporadic drug use,implied male prostitution, brief.rear nudity and some rough lan­guage. The U.S. Conference ofCatholic Bishops classificationis A-IV - adults, with reserva­tions. The Motion Picture As­sociation of America rating is R- restri'cted.

"On the Line" (Miramax)Forgettable roillantic comedy

in which three dopey guys com­plicate the quest of their shy pal(Lance Bass) who is trying tofind the dream girl (Emmamielle'Chriqui) he met on a Chicagosubway but neglected to get hername or number. As directed byEric Bross, the almost plotlessmovie relies heavily on the teenappeal of 'N Sync pop star Bassand its music track to deliver in­nocuous entertainment. Fleetingviolence" a few crude expres­sions and occasional toilet hu­mor. The U.S. Conference ofCatholic Bishops classificationis A-II - adults and adoles­cents. The Motion Picture As­sociation of America rating isPG - parental guidance sug­gested.

"Thirteen Ghosts~'

(Warner Bros.)Vile horror flick in which an

eccentric doctor (F. MurrayAbraham) bequeaths his bizarrehome to his poor nephew (TonyShalhoub) and family who dis­cover that, along with a hiddenfortune, the house containsghoulish ghosts. Director SteveBeck's absurd, incoherent film'focuses on gruesome images thatare meant to shock and repel, butnever actually scare.,Much hor­ror ,violence with disgustinggore, sporadic nudity and some 'rough language with frequentprofanity. The U.S: ConferenceofCathQlic Bishops classificationis 0 - morally offensive. TheMotion Picture Association ofAmerica rating is R - restricted.

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. "The Last Castle"(DreamWorks)

Set in a military prison, a newinmate who was a three-star gen­eral (Robert Redford) graduallyunites the prisoners behind himto wrench control from theprison's barbaric warden (JamesGandolfini). While marred bysimplistic characterizations, di­rector Rod Lurie's engrossingprison drama uses military strat­egies to achieve 'social justice.Some brutal violence, frequentrough language and an instanceof profanity. The U.S. Confer­ence of Catholic Bishops classi­fication is A-III - adults. TheMotion Picture Association ofAmerica rating is R - re­stricted."Life as aHouse" (New Line)

Contrived drama about a dy­ing man (Kevin' Kline) who setsout to fulfill his dream of Build­ing his own house while enlist­ing the help of his estranged son(Hayden Christensen), hoping tosalvage the relationship beforeit's too late. A'£ directed by IrwinWinkler, this tearjerker's fewlife-affirming moments are sul­lied by several distaste'ful epi­sodes, while the rudimentarystory about the measure andmeaning of a man's' worth isemotionally manipulative. An

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brother of the poor," it said. ."When it is necessary, he

should not hesitate to raise hisvoice for those .who have novoice, so that their rights will berecognized and respected," it said.

Archbishop Telt{sphore Toppoof Ranchi, India, said at a pressconference that, with its approachto the world's poor, the synod

marked the start of a "si­lent revolution." He notedthat Pope John Paul II, inhis opening Mass for thesynod, had strongly re­minded bishops of the needto live with the poor in thestyle of Jesus.

"Unless the Church be­comes the Church of thepoor, and the bishops (be­come) friends and fathersof the poor, we will be fail­ing to carry the message of

this synod," he said.The message touched briefly

on the issue of communion andcollegiality, without entering intothe synod's debate over specific'steps to increase cooperation be7tween the universal Church andparticular churches.

It said bishops should pro­mote priestly vocations. Itthanked lay people and religiousfor their contributions, and saidskilled theologians were essentialfor the Church to explain thefaith in a new and accessible lan­guage.

Catholic athletes and coaches, their families andfans, as well as providing hospitality for all visi­tors.

Msgr. Bussen, 56, is a marathon runner. He'sparticipated in the Boston Marathon a number oftimes, and raced in Utah and other Western states.

A strong Olympic supporter, Msgr. Bussen willbe one of four Utah pastors who will open tlieirchurches as Catholic hospitality centers duringthe Winter Games.

"We believe the Olympic torch 'relay has adeeper sense of meaning after the events of Sep­tember II," Romney said. "Now more than ever,the relay will be a celebration of humanity andcivilization and all torchbearers will represent thebest in our nation."

Romney said the torch relay, which begins De­cember 4, will be linked to the September IItragedy; 100 torchbearers have been chosen torepresent those who died in the attacks, includ­ing rescue workers. The relay will go throughNew York City, Washington and rural Pennsyl­vania, where commemorative events will be held.

. Msgrs. Fitzgerald and Bussen will carry thetorch February 8 as it makes its way through theSalt Lake City metro area.

Each torchbearer will carry the flame approxi­mately 0.2 miles and wear a uniform consistingof windbreaker jacket, long sleeve T-shirt, windpants, fleece hat and gloves.

The 2002 Olympic torch is designed to re­semble an icicle. The Olympic flame will be seenenclosed within the top portion of.the torch tosymbolize the 2002 Games theme of "Light theFire Within."

justify," the message said a dras­tic moral change is'needed to ad­dress the fact that 1.2 billionpeople in the world exist on lessthan $1 a day.

It said the modern bishopshould not only be holy, butshould practice the "Gospel pov­erty" in imitation of Christ. Thatmeans· making the poor feel athome in the Church, it said.

"We should be poor in the faceof our brothers and sisters,marked by a style of life whichdraws people to Jesus the Lord..The bishop is the father and the

It said a main task. of the modembishop was to bring the Gospelsense of hope to the many peoplediscouraged by their own suffer­ing and the world's injustices.

It said the bishops themselvescould not close their eyes to the"collective tragedies" of theworld. ~esides condemning ter­rorism as something "nothing can

Besides condemning terrorismas something "nothing can jus­tify," the message said a drasticmoral change is needed to ad­dress the fact that 1.2 billionpeople in the world exist on lessthan $1 a day.

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SALT LAKE CITY - As the Olympic torchmakes its way on a 65-day circuitous route fromAtlanta to Salt Lake City though 46 states, twoUtah Catholic priests will be among the morethan 11,500 torchbearers who will carry the flamefor portions of the 13,500~mile journey.

Msgr. J. Terrence Fitzgerald, vicar general ofthe Diocese of Salt Lake City, and Msgr. RobertJ. Bussen, pastor of Our Lady of the AssumptionParish in Park City, are among the 900 Utahnschosen to carry the torch.

The names of the torchbearers were announcedat special ceremony held on the lawn of the Utahstate capitol.

Mitt Romney, president of the Salt Lake Or­ganizing Committee, invited the Utah represen­tatives to come forward.

The two priests took their places among suchnoted Utahns as Steve Young, formerly of theSan Francisco 4gers; retired Brigham Young headfootball (;oach LaVell Edwards; Roma Downey,star of the CBS-TV series "Touched by an An­gel"; and hundreds of others.

Torchbearers were nominated by family mem­bers, friends or co-workers who wrote a 50- to100-word essay describing how the nomineeembodied the Olympic spirit and inspired an in­dividual or a community. The nomination essayswere sent to the Salt Lake Organizing Commit­tee.

Msgr. Fitzgerald, 65, has been at the center ofthe Diocese of Salt Lake City's Olympic plan,which includes meeting the religious needs of

VATICAN CITY - In a mes­sll-ge to the world, some 250 bish­ops meeting at the Vatican said thecredibility of their ministry de­pends largely on how e~fectively

they reach out to the poor, thesuffering and the alienated.

The message touched on themain topics of the.monthlong synod: thebishop as a figure of holi-ness, as a "weaver of unity"at every level of the Church,and as a voice of hope in aworld marked by violenceand injustice.

It ended' with a call tocontemporary political andeconomic leaders, askingthem to "remember thosecorners of the world whichreceive no media coverageand where our brothers and sis­ters are dying from famine andlack of medicine."

The five-page message wasapproved after nearly four weeksof speech-giving and small-groupdiscussions. Participants also weredrawing up a list of 67 proposi­tions, or proposals, which are con­fidential and were headed for thepope.

The message struck a hopefullone when it stated that, while thepower of evil often seems to tri­umph, in the eyes of faith the"loving mercy of God" prevails.

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h~/ped in refugee crisis creating a strong, progressive andunited Pakistan. .

They said they would help thepresident tackle causes that breedterrorism, such as extreme 'frus­tration, Ignorance and injustice.

"Being members of a religiousminority, we emphasize that weare Pakistani nationals, proud ofour heritage and culture," thestatement said.

"We stand shoulder to shoul­der with our Muslim brethren towork for national integration andcommunal harmony," it added.

The church leaders also urgedMusharraf to abolish all discrimio.natory laws, in particl.llar the sepa­rate electorates system that "deniesminorities the right of full partici­pation in the democratic process."

daughters of, God," NationalCouncil of Churches secretaryViCtor Azariah said in Lahore. .

Caritas Pakistan, ChurchWorld Service and NationalCouncil of Churches representa­tives already working along theborder said refugees' are in des­perate need of food and shelter.

The joint statement said theChristian leaders "were· unani­mous in condemning the horrificterrorist attacks" ofSeptember 11and expressed sympathy and con­dolences to those affected by thetragedy. The leaders also con­demned all forms of internationalterrorism.

The Christian leaders also ex­pressed support for PakistaniPresident Pervez Musharraf in

MAROOF NIJRSES his injured 18-month-old nephewHameeeullah at the AI-Khidnat refugee hospital in Quetta,Pakistan, "recen"tly. According to the uncle, 12 members ofthe boy's family were killed in U.S. air strikes at their home inthe village of Orzagan, north of the Taliban stronghold ofKandahar. (eNS photo from Reuters)

Pope says believers shouldwork harder for the poor'

VATICAN CITY (CNS) - the demand for justice that raisesPope John Paul II said the terror- up from those who are hit by theist attacks in the United States serious scourge of hunger, so thatshould push believers to .work each offers assistance proportion­harder to build a world of broth- ate to his resources," he said.

. erhoodand solidarity, especially The pope called world hungerwith the poor and hungry. - "one of the most serious problems

"Those dr<imatic events exhort of our time," noting that an esti­us to look with special solicitude mated 800 million people - 200to the deepest motivation for joint million of whom are children ­commitment to the poor," he said. suffer from malnutrition.

.The pope made his remarks in He urged world leaders toa message to Jacques Diouf, di- carry through on commitmentsrector of the Rome-based U.N. made at a 1996 U.N. food sum­Food and Agriculture Organiza- mit to reduce the number of hun­tion, for the recent celebration of gry people by half by 2015. At aWorld Food Day. Rome summit November 5-9,

Citing the Lord's Prayer, the' leaders were to review progresspope said religious believers were made toward that goal and con­called to look after their neigh- sider ways to accelerate the pro­bors, "especially if (they are) cess.weaker and in need of daily "I want to encourage thosebread." " who are called to lead the desti-

"World Food Day will receive nies of nations to give full real­greater force from these religious ization to that noble undertaking,and spiritual urgings, pushing , which increasingly shows itself toleaders and people of good will be humanly important and reli­to give an adequate response to giously worthy," the pope said.

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LAHORE, Pakistan - Paki­stani Catholic and Protestant bish-ops have called on the United

lives in Afghanistan must be pro- States to "exercise restraint" intected and the U.SAed coalitionmust allow aid agencies to dis- bombing Afghanistan, and thetribute humanitarian assistance to bishops pledged to care for Af-

ghan refugees who enter Pakistan.the suffering. civilian populati?n. . "We call upon the United States

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The U.S. and other states R' 'd d t ft'h Ch halwm ,mo era or 0 e l,lrchave, of course, a duty to protect f Pak' t I I d d hittheir citizens," Father 'Magrina ~f h IS a~, a so pep::' tae p 0said. However, "citing an emer- ¥.u~n reI udgees m IS n. f.'

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statement saId., Afghanistan has been pounded

by U.S.-led air strikes since Oc­tober 7, after Afghanistan'sTaliban Islamic rulers refused tohand over Osama bin Laden, chiefsuspect in the September 11 ter­rorist attacks in New York andWashington.

Some 3.5 million Afghan refu­gees reportedly have arrived inPakistan or near its border withAfghanistan.

"These Afghan refugees needour attention and help. We musttake care of them without any dis­climiriation. They are all sons and

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ROME - Aid agencies mustbe able to deliver food and sup­plies to starving Afghan civiliansand the international communitymust help neighboring nationscare for the thousands of fleeingrefugees, said the director of Je­suit Refugee Service.

"These people already havefaced 22 years of civil war, 'op­pression and poverty. They arenow facing closed borders as theyseek refuge from bombardment;"Jesuit Father Lluis Magrina, thedirector, said in an recent state­ment.

Jesuit Refugee Service, basedin Rome, assists refugees and dis­placed people in more. than 50countries:

Father Magrina said Pakistanand Iran, two countries to whichAfghan refugees are trying to flee,already host huge numbers ofrefugees, "so their ~pprehension

is understandable.""But despite this and security

concerns, those fleeing war inAfghanistan must be protected.The international communitymust help all neighboring terri­tories shoulder the burden," hesaid. "By preventing refugeesfrom crossing borders, states areviolating their rights."

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He reflected that the FaithClub "gives these young peopleinvolved a fine opportunity to in­teract with one another and ex­change ideas about themselves andI have a personal affection forthem. They are very nice peopleto work with." . '

From the general enthusiasmand comments from his col­leagues Fallon said he thinks "thatsometimes we feel we get moreout, of the meeting than the par­ticipants themselves do."

With all its success, the Faith

Dinner Chairman John G.Hodgson Jr. spoke to the groupseveral times during the eveningand in 'addition to thanking many

, people he talked about the suc­cess of the campaign and the needto prepare children for today'schanging world.

"Surely the role of Catholiceducation is to set the foundationfor spiritual life," said Hodgson."Thanks to all of you for helpingmake this a success and for all youdo for Catholic education."

Following the dinner, recog­nition awards were given to sev­eral people by George A. Milot,diocesan Director of Education­designate, and James McNamee,superintendent of diocesanschools. '

Honorees were: Richard L.Lafrance, DistinguishedAlumnu~Award; Theresa E. Dougall andHoly Union of the Sacred HeartsSister Bernadette Sullivan, Dis­tinguished Teacher!AdministratorAward; and Laura Ferreira, TheTimothy J. Cotter "Friend ofCatholic Education Award."

Father Stephen B. Salvadpr,pastor of S.S. Peter and Paul Par­ish at Holy Cross Church, FallRiver, said the St. Mary's Educa­tion Fund gatherings are key eventsfor Catholic education as he'slearned first hand this past year.

Father'Salvador is worl~ing

with'teachers and students at theS.S. Peter and Paul School andthis is his first such experiencehere in the diocese.

"It's been a very good experi­ence, a gift," he said. "Tonighthelps many of our students andgives them the opportunity to at­tend our school. It's a very im­portant evening."

uting," McManmon explained. over as the chaplain in June, isDuring the first 10 minutes' well suited to the ministry. He had

there is a general discussion about worked in special education as awhat's going on in the parish and seminarian prior to his ordinationallowing everyone to talk. It. is last spring.followed by 30 minutes of read- "There is a great advantage toing of the Sunday readings, some having them read the Scripturesoften done by the participants. prior to the Mass so that whenWord and definitions and ideas they hear them they are alreadybehind the readings are then dis- aware of what they are about, andcussed and instructions follow on can participate with those aroundhow they apply to daily life. them," Father Frederici said.

Usually only one tenet offaith At this time, the majority ofor moral responsibility is taken the young people involved haveup at each meeting. Concrete ex- received the initiating sacramentsamples are used and ideally the of baptism, first Communion andgroup would agree to one resolu- confirmation, he said. "But if theytion or charitable activity to work needed to become involved in theon during the interval between the Rite of Christian Initiation ofsessions. Adults, we certainly would assist

After a short closing pt:ayer the them in that in whatever way wegroup socializes with cake and could."cookies. The chaplain said that the spe­. "That's a very big part of the cial friendships that are formed

, meetings," McManmon reported. at the meetings "are wonderful,"These people love to socialize and is a good thing for all of us;and they really want to be your and this is a very positive pro­friend." . gram. I would like to see more

Although most of the Faith parishioners involved ... for themClub participants"are transported to take more responsibility forto and from the meetings by fam- their faith." ,ily or ftiends, the leaders indicated For Jack Fallon, a retired CEOthey would perform that duty if of an electronics company, thenecessary. . Faith Club is a new but meaning-

Father Frederici, who took ful venture.

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lic education." Simpson was with them and ex-The chancellor praised the val- plained that the St. Mary's Edu­

ues students learn in Catholic cation Fund helps students likeschools and added that "The St. Brendan and 'Emily. She talkedMary's Education Fund makes a about why a Catholic educationhuge difference in the lives of is important. .children,"and we should make In our schools' students aresure that those pathways are never "learning about being kind, shar-'"blocked by financial barriers." ing with others and Gospel val-

The dinner featured a musical ues," said Simpson. "It's a car­accompaniment by students from ing, family environment."St. Mary's School, New Bedford, Since 1995, more than 2,500who sang patriotic songs; Bishop students have been awarded need­Feehan High School students sang, based scholarships due tothe gen­Broadway tunes and there were . erosity of the people contribut­piano solos by Alex Buonanno of ing to the fund throughout theBishop Connolly High School. year. Michael Donly, diocesan

Thirteen-year-old Brendan director of development, said theRyan and his 10-year-old sister average scholarship is about $800.Emily of Taunton Catholic "This is a big day for the dio­Middle School greeted people as cese," said Donly. "It's a chancethey arrived at the gathering and for people to see the support fromagreed that they enjoying going around thC? diocese and we'reto Catholic school. pleased with the tum out. This is

Their principal, Kathleen A. the largest crowd we've ever had."

Dinner

ClubWith help of a nun from the

Diocese of Bridgeport, "wewere taught how basically to putthis together in our parish," hesaid. "A half-dozen adults thatwe call leaders created theneeded, comfortable and non­threatening environment, so thatthese people with multiplehandicaps and who live or havebeen brought up in Catholicfamilies - but who are hit ormiss in the practice of the faith- can become involved."

The club at Our, Lady of Vic­tory meets every Thursday night at7 p.m., in the church hall: Currentlyit has eight enrolled members.

The volunteer staff includesMcManmon, Sue Downing, Jackand Loret Fallon, BarbaraMurphy, Paul Foraste, and FatherDavid C. Frederici, parochialvicar at Our Lady of Victory whoalso serves as the Faith Club'schaplain.

The program varies little andfollows a relatively simple" butregimented procedure.

"Our goal is to keep the envi­ronment of learning free fromdisruption or distraction and wedon't make it look like a school;and just generally make it a placewhere they feel they are contrib-

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• NEW FACULTYmembers RobertBouchard and TerrySchlegel at Our- L.,ady ofMount Carmel School,New Bedford, bring upgifts during a Mass toopen the new school year.Bouchard teaches fourth­grade and Schlegel

_teaches second-grade.

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~ STUDENTSFROM Our Lady ofMourit Carmel Schoolraised $751.90 for schoolchildren affected by theWorld Trade Center trag­edy. Here, first-gradersdisplay their contribu­tions.

MEMBERS OF the Leadership Assembly of Coyle and Cassidy High School, Tauntonrecently sold patriotic items to benefit the victims of the New York City and Washington D.C.terrorist attacks. From left are: Dimiell (3arrido,Chris Prekins, Jeff Kelleher and JessicaTokson.

. FRESHMANDASHE' Albertyof BishopFee h a- n ,Attleboro, placedfifth in the NewEngland Re­gional FigureSkating Compe­tition earlier thismonth. The U.S.Figure 'SkatingCompetition washeld in Salem,N.H. and Alberty

-will now move-. on to the Eastem

Sectionals andJunior Olympics.She has beenskating competi­tively for four­and-a-halfyears.

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BLESSING OF PETS"":' Deacon'Robert Lemay ble,s~esa dog named Brandy during a blessing- of pets at Christ..theKing Church, Mashpee. It w.as held in honor of St. Francis ofAssisi, the patron saint of animals. Also pictured are: eight­year-old Jacob Santos and his sister 10-year-old Samantha.Retired Father James Lyons looks on.

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Extracurricular school activities and better ,gradesBY CHRISTOPHER CARSTENS

CAlliOUC NEWS SERVICE

Do you want better grades?How about increasing yourchances of graduation and mak­ing it much more likely you canget into an good college? What ifthe same change would also in­crease your chances of success,even after college?

Sure, you'd like that. Butwouldn't ittakehun~ ofhoursof extra studying or maybe evenan IQ transplant?

A growing list ofstudies showthat you can have fun, hang outwith other kids AND improveyour school perfonn~ce all at thesame time.

How? By getting involved inextracurricular activities such asathletic programs, service orgov­ernment clubs, music, art anddrama organizations, and aca-

demic or vocational ~lubs. Theresults are in, and the evidence isclear. Kids who take part in school­related programs outside of regu­larclassrooms are much more suc­cessful in high school and beyond.

This surprises some people.How many parents have told achild that extracurricular activi­,ties are out until the grades goback up? Let's take a look at someof the findings.

Kids who participate in schoolsports drop out of school 40 per­cent less often than the averagenonparticipant. There's a similarbut smallereffect for fine arts, withparticipants in those programs 15percent less likely to drop out.

Kids on schoorteams havehigher grade-point averages thannonparticipants; the team mem­bers' grades were higher duringthe season than in the months when

they were not playing sports.Similar effects were found in

every study I reviewed. When kidsparticipate in school activities,their grades go up.

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There were other consistentlypositive effects. Students partici­pating in after-school activities feltmore like part of what was hap­pening at school. They felt betterabout themselves as students andas people. 'The following resultsare for sports participants, butthere is good reason to believe thatthe same is true of students in-

volved in other activities as well.Ninety-two percent of partici­

pants do not use drugs. They havefewer referrals for discipline.They have better school atten­dance. They are more self-assured.They take more advanced classes.They receive above-averagegrades and above-average testscores. They are more likely toget into and complete college.

The results of participationcontinue far beyond high school.One study ofhigh-ranking execu­tives in America's largest compa­nies found that 95 percent hadparticipated in high school sports,54 percent were involved in stu­dent government, 37 percent inmusic, 35 percent in Scouts and18 percent in school publications.

TheAmerican CollegeTestingService looked at four factors forpredicting success in life after col-

lege. The single yardstick that ef­fectively predicted success in lifewas achievement in high schoolactivities. The othe~ three didn'tpredi~t success well at all. Thethree losing predictors?

High grades in high school,high grades 'in college and highscores on the ACT test.

The organization that sponsorsthe SAT did a similar study, andit found similar results. Kids wholearn to take on independent, self­sustained activities within aschool-based organization are themost likely to succeed at theircho- .sen profession and make creativecontributions to their community.

Take a look at your school'slist 'of extracurricular activities,and get involved. It willtutbocharge yourentireexperienceand could carry you farther thanyou've ever imagined.

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World Youth Day' organizers to.enhance security for event

"Now more than ever, the world needsyoung people to be the salt of life tocounter the culture of death. Now morethan ever, the world needs young peopleto be the light of the world to counter thedarkness of the cycle of violence," he said.

Father Rosica said that, while the safetyof participants at next year's gathering wasalways a top priority, the September ter­rorist attack has heightened security con­cerns.

He said the original 12-member secu­rity force of senior police officers has beenaugmented by additional intelligence­gathering work.

"The tragic events of September 11 andthe present world situation of uncertainty,fear, war and violence could not help butaffect our world youth," he said.

World Youth Day.Visitors to the event's English-language

Website have in­dicated that theyare more com-pelled than eyer toattend the gather­ing.

"While we atWorld Youth Day2002 are deeplysaddened by therecent tragicworld events thathave shaken all ofus, we are never­theless convinced

of how much the world truly needs WorldYouth Day," Father Rosica said. .

UWe have been given everyassurance that all levels ofsecurity will be at their high­est for this worldwide event ofpeace and harmony," FatherRosica said.

World Youth Day is expected to attractat least 750,000 people, ages 16-35, toToronto. Officialssaid they hope tolearn from the se- .curity arrange­ments being madeat the upcomingWinter OlympicGames in Utah andother large-scaleevents.

Father Rosicasaid the terroristattacks havecaused a renewedinterest in peace, forgiveness and rec­onciliation among YQung people, and,as a result, more may seek to attend

By MIKE MASTROMAITEOCATliOUC NEWS SERVICE

TORONTO - Participants in WorldYouth Day 2002 in Toronto can expect anincrease in security at the biennial. inter­national event in the wake of the terroristattacks on the United States, organizerssaid.

Basilian Father Tom Rosica, WorldYouth Day national director, told Catho­lic News Service that the governments ofOntario and Toronto have increased se­curity and intelligence staff assigned toWorld Youth Day, scheduled for July 23­28.

"We have been given every assurancethat all levels of security will be at. theirhighest for this worldwide event of peaceand harmony," Father Rosica said.

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Where: Conference Room, St. Anne's Shrine, Fall River(First floor of Rectory - enter Middle St. - follow the signs © )

When: Thesday, November 6, 20017:15 p.m. Evening Prayer7:30 Mass in Rectory Chapel8:00' Seminar in Conference Room

Presenter: Mr. Drew Ward, St. Joseph'sFood Pantry, Attleboro

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Area residents investedinto Equestrian Order

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CAPE COD - Earlier thismonth, several area residents wereinvested as'members of the Eques­trian Order of the Holy Sepulchreof Jerusalem at ceremonies at St.Elizabeth Seton Church, NorthFalmouth and Christ the KingChurch, Mashpee. '

When The Anchorwent to presslast week, the names and parishesweren't available.

The following is a complete listof those from the Diocese of FallRiver who became members thisyear:

Msgr. John A. Perry, pastor ofSt. Patrick's, Falmouth; retired Fa­ther James F. Lyons of Fall Riverand Father Manuel P. Ferreira, St.Anthony's Parish, Taunton. ,

'James E. and Barbara L.Murphy, Leonard F. and Marie R.Smith, and Abigail Weller of OurLady of Victory Parish,Centerville.

David 1. and Dorothy B. Farrell,John T. and Patricia C. Thorton ofHoly Redeemer, Chatham.

Gerald H. and Lillian Silvia, St.Michael's, Fall River.

Peter J. and Patricia A. Bartek,Mary F. Burke, Adam D. andLinda C. Crescenzi, Deacon'FrankD. and Marie B. Fantasia, MarinF. and Patricia E. Henry, Mary C.Quinn, William J. and Sarah M.Sullivan, Christ the King,Mashpee.

William N. and Jean E. Whelan,St. Francis ofAssisi, New Bedford.

Michael J. and Phylli's J.Livingstone, Thomas J. and JoanneP. Long, S1. Lawrence, New'Bedford.

George J. and Mary E. Power,Leonard N. and Lynn A. Roberge,S1. Elizabeth Seton, NorthFalmouth.

Frank L. Tosti Jr., S1. Paul,Taunton.

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Manor, Taunton. This was the first time the program was offered at Marian Manor and itinstructs students in the skills required to become a nursing assistant in a long-term carefacility. Graduates will now pursue their state testing to become certified nursing assistants.From left front are: Rachel, Bradshaw and Christina Triolo. Back: Course Director Diane Kitson­Clark; Becky Westgate, Hollie Dainys, Jessica Plante and Administrator Thomas Healy.

IRA disa"rmament' seen ·assignificant step to peace

tinued British rule in Northern Ireland,against nationalists, who are mainlyCatholic and who seek Northern Ireland'sunification with the Irish Republic.

The peace process nearly was dis­mantled earlier this year due to the IRA'srefusal to begin disarming.

The IRA's political wing, Sinn Fein,earlier complained that the British 'gov-

now measurably closer to the lastingpeace which they richly deserve," thepresident said in a statement.

Blair also announced additional mea­sures for enforcing the 1998' Good Fri­day peace agreement, brokered to find asolution to the Northern Ireland conflict.The conflict pits Unionists, who are pre­dominantly Protestant and support con-

ernment was failing to implement theGood Friday agreement's provisions forremoval of British troops and reform ofNorthern Ireland's police force.

Following August negotiations, Brit­ain, agreed to reform the police force, re­miming the Royal Ulster Constabulary thePolice Service of Northern Ireland.

Britain also agreed to implement fullythe Good Friday peace

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McAleese called theIRA's decision to dis­arm "deeply'encourag­ing" and said it pro­vided "hope to all thosewho had sufferedthrough months of talkof breakdown and cri­sis."

Meanwhile, two loy­alist groups, the UlsterVolunteer Force and the

,Loyalist" ' VolunteerForce, are engaged incampaigns of violence.

Billy Hutchinson ofthe Progressive Union­ist Party, the poli ticalwing of the Ulsterforce, said he doubtedit would disarm be­cause of the IRA's de­cision.

A veteran NorthernIrish peace campaigner,Msgr. Denis Faul, saidthe IRA and Sinn Feinhad a lot more to do be­fore peace was ensured.

"Will they stop in- .timidating Catholicswho join the new police 'service? And will theylet back the 600 peoplethat they have exiled byintimidation?" heasked.

By ClAN MOLLOY

CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

DUBLIN, Ireland - Archbishop SeanBrady ofArmagh, NorthemIreland, wel­comed the start of deconuiiissioning ofweapons by the Irish Republican Army.

Speaking from Rome,' where he wasattending the Synod of 'Bishops, Arch­bishop Brady said the disarmament of the.IRA "represents verysignificant progresswhich augurs well forthe future of the peaceprocess."

"I hope and praythat, in the light of thisdevelopment, all theparties involved willrenew their commit­ment to work for a con­solidation of the peaceprocess and a better fu­ture for all the peopleof Northern Ifeland,"the archbishop said:

The IRA announcedthe disarmament planOctober 23, saying thatit'did so "in order tosave the peace pro­cess."

Irish Prime MinisterBertie Ahem and Brit­ish Prime MinisterTony Blair describedthe decommissioningas "historic and un­precedented."

In Washington,President George W.Bush called the deci­sion by the IRA to dis­arm "a significant act"and one that "all para­military groups inNorthern Ireland"should follow. YOUNG STUDENTS from Holy Cross Primary, a Catholi¢ girls school, watch as British soldiers patrol the

"The people of Ardoyne Road in Belfast recently. The British government responded to the IRA's deCision to disarm, saying itNorthern Ireland are ~ould tear down four key security installations in Northern Ireland as soon as possible. (CNS photo from Reuters)

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