USCCB - (Office of Media Relations) - November 1998 Press Release Archives

November 1998 Press Release Archives

North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation Meets (98-228)
November 2, 1998
Continued study of Baptism and mutual recognition of sacraments was discussed at the 55th meeting of the North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation here.
Bipartisan Commission on U.S.-Cuba Relations Commended (98-229)
November 4, 1998
A proposed bipartisan commission on U.S.-Cuba relations could be the catalyst needed to bring about positive change, according to the chairman of the Bishops' International Policy Committee.
Bishop Bernard J. Harrington of Detroit Named Bishop of Winona (98-230)
November 4, 1998
Pope John Paul II has named Auxiliary Bishop Bernard J. Harrington of Detroit as Bishop of Winona, Minnesota.
Pope's Representative in U.S. for 8 Years Named to Vatican Post (98-231)
November 4, 1998
Archbishop Agostino Cacciavillan, Apostolic Pro-Nuncio to the United States for the past eight years, has been named President of the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See (APSA).
Catholic Campaign for Human Development Announces 1998 Appeal; Final Tally for 1997 Reaches Record High of $14 Million (98-232)
November 6, 1998
The theme of the 1998 Catholic Campaign for Human Development appeal is Helping People Help Themselves, according to Bishop Ricardo Ram�rez, Chairman of the CCHD Committee of the United States Catholic Conference. The 1998 CCHD collection will take place November 21 and 22 in most dioceses.
The Wizard of Oz Returns (98-233)
November 6, 1998
The 1-800-311-4CCC movie line reviews The Wizard of Oz for the week of November 6-12. Also included on the toll-free line is a review of The Muppet Movie, this week's suggested home video for family viewing.
Pope Names Bishop Anthony J. O'Connell as Bishop of Palm Beach (98-234)
November 11, 1998
Pope John Paul II has named Bishop Anthony J. O'Connell of Knoxville, Tennessee, to be Bishop of Palm Beach, Florida.
Bishops to Call Catholics to "Everyday Christianity" (98-239)
November 12, 1998
In a document to be considered next week, U.S. Bishops will challenge Catholics to transform their faith from passive worship on Sundays to proactive work on behalf of justice every day of the week.
Farmworker Organizer Named First Winner of CCHD's Cardinal Bernardin New Leadership Award (98-237)
November 13, 1998
Lucas Benitez, a 22-year-old farmworker organizer, is the first winner of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development's Cardinal Bernardin New Leadership Award. The announcement was made today by CCHD Executive Director Rev. Robert J. Vitillo.
The Waterboy Is All Wet (98-240)
November 13, 1998
The 1-800-311-4CCC movie line reviews The Waterboy for the week of November 13-19. Also included on the toll-free line is a review of The Wind in the Willows, this week's suggested home video for family viewing.
Bishops Elect Bishop Fiorenza as President of NCCB/USCC (98-241)
November 17, 1998
The Catholic Bishops of the United States today elected Bishop Joseph A. Fiorenza of Galveston-Houston as President of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops and United States Catholic Conference
Bishop Wilton Gregory Elected Vice President of Bishops' Conference (98-242)
November 17, 1998
The Catholic Bishops of the United States today elected Bishop Wilton D. Gregory of Belleville, Illinois to a three-year term as Vice President of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops and United States Catholic Conference (NCCB/USCC).
Bishop Fiorenza Is 11th President of Catholic Bishops' Conference (98-243)
November 17, 1998
The U.S.Catholic Bishops today elected Bishop Joseph A. Fiorenza of Galveston-Houston President of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops/United States Catholic Conference.
Bishops' Subcommittee Launches Pilot Program to Aid At-Risk Youth (98-238)
November 18, 1998
The U.S. Bishops' Subcommittee on Youth today launched a program, called Communities for Youth, aimed at helping at-risk youth across the nation in cooperation with America's Promise - The Alliance for Youth.
Catholic Bishops Issue a "Challenge to American Catholics" (98-244)
November 18, 1998
At their semi-annual meeting here, the Catholic bishops of the United States today issued a pastoral statement exhorting Catholics and all Americans to make the cause of human life a priority, particularly life threatened by abortion and euthanasia.
Odyssey Channel to Carry News Special on Catholic Bishops' Meeting (98-245)
November 18, 1998
"Catholic Bishops, Public Church," a half hour news summary of the activities of the 1998 November meeting of the U.S. Catholic Bishops, can be seen on the Odyssey cable Saturday, Nov. 21, from 5:30-6:00 p.m. ET.
Bishops' President Calls for 'New Approaches' For Ending Iraqi Crisis (98-247)
November 19, 1998
The President of the nation's Bishops today called for "new thinking and new approaches" to the ongoing crisis in Iraq, and again appealed "for political solutions rather than military force and fresh efforts to ease the continuing, unmerited suffering of innocent Iraqi civilians under U.N. sanctions."
National Coordinator for Encuentro 2000 Named (98-248)
November 20, 1998
Amalia R. Mamaed has been named the national coordinator for Encuentro 2000, a program of multicultural dialogue about the Christian identity and mission within the Church in the United States, culminating in a national celebration in July 2000.
Fall Session of PNCC-RCC Dialogue Occurs (98-249)
November 20, 1998
The fall session of the dialogue between the Polish National Catholic Church (PNCC) and the Roman Catholic Church took place here on November 4 and 5, 1998, under the co-chairmanship of Most Rev. James C. Timlin, Roman Catholic Bishop of Scranton, and the Right Rev. Anthony Rysz, Bishop of the PNCC Central Diocese. The session was also attended by His Grace John F. Swantek, Prime Bishop of the PNCC. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Scranton hosted the meeting
The Rugrats Movie Tops This Week's 800 Line (98-250)
November 20, 1998
The 1-800-311-4CCC movie line reviews The Rugrats Movie for the week of November 20-26. Also included on the toll-free line is a review of Babe, this week's suggested home video for family viewing.
December Events (98-235)
November 24, 1998
December Pitches (98-236)
October 24, 1998
Bishops Urge Reconciliation with National Advent Campaign (98-253)
November 24, 1998
The U.S. Bishops' Subcommittee on the Millennium will proclaim a message of reconciliation in newspapers nationwide, November 29, the first Sunday of Advent.
Archbishop Vlazny Names Women's Committee Members (98-251)
November 27, 1998
Archbishop John G. Vlazny of Portland (Oregon), recently elected chairman of the U.S. bishops Committee on Women in Society and in the Church, has named six other bishops to the committee.
Auxiliary Bishop Named For Providence (98-254)
November 30, 1998
Pope John Paul II has named the Reverend Monsignor Robert J. McManus Titular Bishop of Allegheny and Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Providence.