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CATHOLIC BISHOPS AT WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON — Archblaihop Joseph L. BeraardJn of Cincinnati, president of the National
Conference of Catholic Bishops (at podium), describes meeting of six Catholic bishops with
President Ford at a press conference.
The prelate said the bishops were “encourage... but not entirely satisfied” with Mr.
Ford’s states’-rights amendment approach to the abortion Issue. Several hours later, the
White House released the text of a presidential letter to the bishops in which Mr. Ford
commented at length on his views regarding abortion, state aid to con-public schools, and
U.S. food aid to underdeveloped countries.
The six bishops who met with President Ford had met with Democratic presidential
candidate Jimmy Carter 11 days earlier, left to right, they are: Archbishop John J. Maguire
of New York; Bishop James W. Malone of Youngstown; Bishop Jsmeb Rausch, gneeral
secretary of the U.S. Catholic Conference; Archbishop Bernardln; Cardinal John Carberry
of St. Louis ; and Cardinal Terence Cooke of New Y ork. (RNS)
Inquiry classes are scheduled
Inquiry classes on the teachings of the
Catholic Church arc being held in the
reception room at Corpus Christi Cathedral
School. The classes which began on Thur-
sday , Sept. 16, will continue every Thursday
evening until December 9th. The evening
sessions begin at 7:30 p.m. and continue until
8:45.
Speakers participating m this second an-
nual presentrlion of the Catholic Faith are
Fr. James Tamayo, Fr. Richard Shirley, Fr.
Roger Smith, Fr. Hugh Clarke, Fr. Mark
Chamberlin and Fr. Michael Howell.
The schedule and topics which are being
treated in the various sessions are listed on
page 6, of T.G.C.C.
The classes are open to all who are in-
terested in learning more about the teachings
and practices of the Catholic religion. There
is no charge, nor is it necessary to attend all
of the sessions.
Czech celebrate Bicentennial
On Sunday, Oci. 8, the Corpus Christi lodges
of K.J.T. and K.J.ZT. will celebrate the
Bicentennial with Czech Day festivities. The
afternoon and evening celebration will take
place at Moravian Hall.
His Excellency Bishop Drury will celebrate
Mass, begiuning at 2:00 p.m. The sermon will
be preached by Fr. Richard Shirley, the Ch-
aplain of both of the local men’s <md
women’s lodges.
In keeping with the heritage theme of the
day, the congregation will sing hymns in
Czech during the Mass.
At 3:00 p.m. a program of dances and song
FRom
the Bishop's
desk...
The advocates of ab
ortion have never been
able to set forth any
tangible evidence that
the object to be aborted
is anything but a living
organism. Doctors,
nurses, technicians and
scientists appear fairly
well certain that in this
matter we are dealing
with the early stages of
a human being. ShAme on those doctors and a
disgrace to their committed profession who
engage in the butchery of abortion. Thrice
shame on mothers who consent to the killing
of* the fruit of their womb.
What a sad and disasterous thing it is for
our country that the abortion issue has
become a political football! Double-talk from
one candidate tells us that “personally" he is
opposed to abortion (past records belie this)
but he does not nor will he subscribe to a
Constitutional Amendment to reverse the
decision of the Supreme Court. His recent
meeting with the executive unit of our
na tional organization of Catholic Bishops only
serve1, to emphasize his determination not to
bend one iota. I feel he will live to regret it.
The other candidate for the presidency of the
United States beginning in 1977 may or may
not take j Jtand that could be vastly different
from that of his opponent. No doubt, there are
more people condemning abortion today ther
there were on the day of the court decisior
While there is no such thing as a “Catholic
vote” the candidates will be obliged, willy
nilly, to pay attention to the unified feeling
and determination of the Catholic Hierarchy.
Our flock is loyal end steadfast in their
adherence to the teaching of right order and
genuine morality. No clergyman in the
Catholic Church tells a member of the faithful
for whom to cast a vote. But those who think
that Catholics do not follow the guidance and
doncem of their shepherds are badly
mistaken.
will depict the cultural heritage of the Czech
people. A social will be held at 4:00 p.m.,
following by a Bohemian sausage supper at
5:00 p.m.
A dance at 6:00 p.rn. The price of both the
supper and dance is $2.00. The music will be
provided by Joe Kasper and his band.
Mrs. Marie Matula, president of the
K T.Z.T. and Mr. Ed Mokry president of the
K.J.T., extend a cordial invitation to one and
all to join in the fun!_
A heartfelt "Thank you"
The family of Fr. Michael A. Howell
would like to thank the many friends
among the clergy, religious, and laity who
were so generous to them during the time
of grief following the death of Mr. William
Arnold Howell. Such words of consolation
and helping hands were a strong sign of the
Lord’s care supporting our Family.
Priesfs' Senate
elect officers
At a meeting of the Senate of Priests held
in Alice last week the senators elected of-
ficers for the new term. Reelected as
president was Fr. Robert Bradley, M.S.F.,
Assistant pastor of St. Joseph’s parish in
Corpus Christi. Fr. Raymond Pena, pastor of
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Corpus
Christi and Diocesan Chairman of the
Mexican American Apostolate was chosen as
vice president, with Fr. Richard Shirley,
Chancellor and Pastor of Corpus Christi
Cathedral selected to serve as secretary of
the Senate at the meeting, the priest-
senators proposed that Fr. Patrick Higgins
name be submitted for a director ship on
the Provincial Conference of Priests’
Councils. His present term had expired. Fr.
Higgins is pastor and is active in the Cursillo
movement as the Pronvincial Conference of
Priests’ Councils,
— Notice —
The Office of the Chancery announces
that It has signed a new Group
Hospitalization Contract with the
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance
Company. The effective date of the new
contract is October 1, 1976. Massachusetts
Mutual Insurance Company also provides
the Group Hospitalization for the Ar-
chdiocese of San .Antonio. The new plan
offers advantage over the previous plan
which was provided by Blue Cross-Blue
Shield of Texas.
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CATHOLIC
VoJ. XI No. 17
Official Newspaper of the Diocese of Corpus Christi
September? 24, 1976
Comparison of USCC positions with
Democratic, Republican platforms
Following is the text of a comparison of U.S.
Catholic Conference testimony and the
platforms of the Democratic and Republican
parties. Dated Aug. 28, It was released Sept.
16 at a press conference held by Archbishop
Joseph L. Bernardin, president of the
National Conference of Catholic Bishops, at
which he explained that the hierarchy does
not endorse any candidate for office.
THE RIGHT TO LIFE
USCC; Calls abortion violent and wrong.
Urges the adoption of a Constitutional
amendment to correct the tragic errors of the
Supreme Court on abortion.
Democrats: We fully recognize the
religious and ethical concerns of many
Americans on abortion. However, “it is un-
desirable to attempt to amend the Con-
stitution to overturn the Supreme Court
decision in this area.”
Republicans: Abortion is one of the most
difficult and controversial issues.
Republicans hold a number of positions on
this issue. We favor continuance of the public
dialogue on abortion and support the efforts of
those who seek enactment of a constitution
amendment to restore protection of the right
to life for unborn children.
THE RIGHT TO EAT
USCC: Hunger and malnutrition continue to
affect millions. National food policy should
work toward full production, equitable
distribution and price stability. We support
protection of a dispersed pattern of land and
resources with national land use planning;
programs to promote full production and fair
return for farmers and domestic food
programs to meet the needs of the hungry and
malnourished.
Democrats: call for the establishment of a
national food and fiber policy which is fair to
both producer and consumer, based on Uve
family farm agricultural system. Urge
maximum agricultural production and
supports attempts to provide for basic
nutritional needs.
Republicans; Focus resources on feeding
needy children. Present programs un-
derwrite the meals of children from middle
and upper income families. Consolidate
Alice
existing 15 child nutrition programs into 9
program, administered by the states, and
concentrated on those children truly in need.
Federal programs should assure that low
income people will be able to purchase Ja
nutritionally adequate food supply.
THE RIGHT TO HEALTH CARE
USCC: We strongly support a national
health care policy including comprehensive
national health insurance. We support a
program which is universal and mandatory
and which includes provision for preventive
care, consumer participation, a voluntary
health care system and reforms in health
care delivery.
Democrats: We need a comprehensive
national health insurance system with
universal and mandatory coverage with
emphasis on preventive medicine, consumer
participation, as well as cost and quality
controls. Maximum personal in-
terrelationships between patient and
physician should be preserved.
Republicans: Oppose comprehensive,
compulsory national health insurance. Favor
catastrophic illness coverage to all who
cannot obtain it. We should utilize our private
health insurance system.s
THE RIGHT TO EMPLOYMENT
AND DECENT INCOME
A. Unemployment
USCC: Fundamentally our nation must
provide jobs or those who can work. Current
policy falls far short of this. We call for an
effective national commitment to genuine full
employment through comprehensive
economic planning, structural reforms and
job creation programs including public
service employment. Full employment is the
foundation of a just economic policy, it should
not be sacrificed for other political or
economic goals.
Democrats: the party is committed to the
right of all adult Americans willing, able and
seeking work to have opportunities for useful
jobs at living wages. We pledge to reduce
adulc unemployment to 3 percent within four
years. A broad range of employment
programs, institutional reforms and tax and
spending policies are needed. The federal
government has the responsibility to ensure
that all Americans able, willing and seeking
work are provided opportunities for useful
jobs.
Republicans: Put an end to deficit spen-
ding. Oppose federally funded public em-
ployment programs such as the Huniphrey-
Hawkins bill. Sound job creation can only be
accomplished in the private sector. We should
not be fooled into accepting government as
the employer of last resort.
B. Income Welfare
USCC: Our Nation must provide....a decent
income for thof;e who cannot work. Calls for a
guaranteed income base and assistance to
those in need through reform of the welfare
system.
Democrats; Urge a move toward
replacement, of welfare system with a sim-
plified system of income maintenance,
substantially funded by the Federal Govern-
ment. This program should provide an in-
come floor both for the working poor and the
poor not in the labor market. It should include
a work requirement for those who are
physically able to work and who are not -
mothers with dependent children.
Republicans: Oppose the concept of a
guaranteed annual income. Urge reform of
welfare.
C. Illega] Aliens
USCC: Focus on illegal aliens a cause of
unemployment is an example of seeking
scapegoats. While we support enforcement of
immigration laws, we believe attempts to
make it unlawful to employ illegal aliens, are
moving in a dangerous direction. This could
lead to widespread discrimination.
Democrat; No position on the employment
of illegal aliens, but platform supports efforts
to allow resident aliens to gain citizenship.
Republicans: There should be considerable
concern over the presence of several million
illegal aliens. We favor legislation prohibiting
employers from knowingly hiring illegal
aliens. The Democratic Congress has
systematically killed this legislation,
to be continued
Council of Catholic Women to meet
ALICE — Dr. Rosa Rovira, Head of the
Modern Language Department at Kingsville
A&i University, will be one of the principal
speakers during the bi-ennial convention of
the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women
according to Mrs. Evelyn Kalinec, of Orange
Grove, president of the Aiice Deanery Council
of Catholic Women.
The bi-ennial convention is slated for Alice,
October 7 and 8 with the majority of sessions
to be held in Waynes large back room
(restaurant) and some to be held at both St.
Josephs and St. Elizabeths Churches in Alice.
The theme of the convention is “Christian
Womanity.” Mrs. Jean Ridgeway of San
Antonio, Province Director for the Catholic
Womens organization will present a program
during the afternoon of October 8 at Waynes
Restaurant. Dr.Rovira will speak during the
Thursday night banquet, October 7 at
Waynes.
The Diocese of Corpus Christi has 72
parishes in addition to Missions; represen-
tatives from each parish and-or Mission are
expected to attend.
A Board meeting for the Alice Deanery
Council of Catholic Women was held in at.
Elizabeths parish hall, Saturday, September
11 from 10 a.m. until approximately 2 p.m.,
during which time, plans for the convention
were finalized. Mrs. Kalinec presided during
the meeting.
The convention will open with a Diocesan
Board luncheon at St. Elizabeths on October
7th. This will be followed later in the af-
ternoon with registration at Waynes for those
attending the general sessions, at 5:30 p.m.
Mass at St. Josephs Church in Alice, followed
by the banquet at 7 p.m. at Waynes
Restaurant.
Friday morning a Mass will be celebrated
in the large dining room at Waynes
restaurant, followed by a Continental break-
fast, and a general session.
Luncheon will be served at 12 noon with a
general assembly from 1 to 3 p.m. after which
the meeting will be adjourned.
Reservations for the various meal? and
meetings are requested by September 30 and
should be sent to Mrs. Perry X. Hickey, 816
Third St., in Alice, or to Mrs. Etta Richter, 406
E. Fourth St. in Alice.
The registration fee is $3 per person: the
Diocesan Board lunch is $2.50 the banquet Is
$5.50, the Friday Continental breakfast is
$1.00 and the Friday lunch is $3.50.
Each of the affiliates is asked to send a
delegate and also have an alternate in caoc-
the delegate cannot attend. As many other
Catholic women, and interested visitors from
other faiths, as possible are urged to attend,
said Mrs. Kalinec.
During the business session of the Deanery
Board meeting Friday, the following reports
were given: Mrs. Delpha Barrera of Premont
reported on recommended changes in the
deanery constitution; Mrs. Joan Bollom of
Kingsville reported for the Legislation
committee; Mrs. Helen Gillespie of Alice
spoke on Organization and Development;
Mrs. Gay Garcia of Premont gave the
secretaries report and Mrs. Maria Elena
Salinas of Kingsville read the secretary’s
report.
Mrs. Ann Fair of Three Rivers announced
that the fall Alice Deanery meeting for
Catholic “women was scheduled for Nov. 9 in
Three Rivers with headquarters at Brenham
Hall just behind the Catholic Church, and the
banquet at the Three Rivers High School
cafeteria.
Appointments for committees to serve in
regards to the Bi ennial Convention were as
follows: Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
Women will be responsible for the cookies
during the Thursday afternoon registration.
St. Josephs women will provide the Church
decorations and St. Elizabeths women will be
responsible for banquet decorations. These
three committees are in Alice.
St. Gertrude’s parish women from
Kingsville will collect items for the
registration “Goodie" bags.
Recommended Resolutions are to be sent to
Mrs. William E. Schultz, 728 E. Alice
Kingsville, Texas 73332. Names of voting
members are to send names of Delegates and
Alternates to the Credentials Chairman, Mrs.
Manuel Barrera, P.O. Box 116, Premont. 200
or more persons are expected to attend.
Saturdays meeting was followed by a covered
dish luncheon.
Those attending the Alice Deanery Board
and Planning committee meeting last
Saturday included: Mrs. Elsie Gessling, Mrs.
Estelle Hickey, Mrs. Etta Richter, Mrs.
Estella Torres, Mrs. P. Garcia, Mrs. Jose
Ramon, Adela Auriel, Mrs. Katherine Rice
and Mrs. Helen Gillespie of Alice, and the
Rev. Msgr., G.J. O’Doherty, pastor of St.
Elizabeths, Alice.
Representatives from Kingsville included;
Mrs. Maria Elena Salinas, Mrs. Eleanor
Remling, Mrs. Alida T. Alaniz, Mrs. Ramona
A. Torres, Mrs. Ida Mae Schultz, Mrs. J.J.
Bollom.
Premont representatives were: Mrs.
Robert E. Garcia, Miss Tomasita Canales,
and Mrs. Delpha Barrera.
Representatives from Orange Grove in-
cluded Mrs. Evelyn Kalinec, Mrs. Mae
Gwosdz and Mrs. Kalinez’s daughter, Mrs,
Theresa Kalinec Fortin who is visiting from
Denton, Texas.
Three Rivers was represented by Mrs. Ann
Fair and Mrs. T.W. Kennedy.
Priests to
study in the
Holy Land
Msgr. Wm. T. Thompson, Chairman of the
Board of Continuing Education of the Diocese
of Corpus Christi, announced yesterday a
special study tour of the Holy Land for
diocesan and religious priests of the diocese.
Sponsored by the Board for Continuing
Education, priests will be given the op-
portunity of visiting the holy places under the
tutelage of a scripture scholar from
Jerusalem.
Bishop Drury stated, “I cannot imagine a
more educational and devotional way of -
assisting our priests than giving them the
opportunity of physically following in the foot
steps of “Our Lord and Savior.’’ The Bishop,
nimself a Knight of the Holy Sepulcher, has
long supported the efforts of the church to
restore and preserve the Sacred Places.
The tour will be directed by Rev. Hugh
Clarke, a member of the Board of Continuing
Education.
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