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

December 1998 Press Release Archives

Letter Urges Discussion of Human Rights in Pakistan (98-255)
December 2, 1998
The concerns of Catholic and other minority communities in Pakistan should be included in discussions this week between the Pakistani Prime Minister and senior U.S. officials, according to the Chairman of the Bishops' International Policy Committee.
Collection to Thank Retired Religious Set for December 12-13 (98-256)
December 4, 1998
"A lifetime of service, a moment of thanks" is the theme for the 1998 Retirement Fund for Religious Collection, this year slated for the weekend of December 12-13.
1-800 Movie Line Dissects A Bug's Life (98-257)
December 4, 1998
The 1-800-311-4CCC movie line reviews A Bug's Life for the week of December 4-10. Also included on the toll-free line is a review of Heidi, this week's suggested home video for family viewing.
Archbishop Welcomes Cuba's Announcement Regarding Christmas (98-260)
December 4, 1998
Archbishop Theodore E. McCarrick today praised the announcement by Cuba's government that it is reinstating Christmas as a holiday. The Chairman of the Bishops' International Policy Committee said the decision indicates a willingness to heed Pope John Paul II's call for greater openness.
Camden Bishop Named Coadjutor Bishop of Rockville Centre (98-258)
December 6, 1998
Pope John Paul II has named Bishop James T. McHugh of Camden, New Jersey, Coadjutor Bishop to Bishop John R. McGann of Rockville Centre, New York.
Head of Papal Diplomatic School Named Nuncio to United States (98-259)
December 6, 1998
Pope John Paul II has named the Most Reverend Gabriel Montalvo to be Apostolic Nuncio to the United States. He is currently the President of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy where the diplomats in service of the Holy See are trained.
Archbishop Commemorates Universal Declaration of Human Rights (98-261)
December 8, 1998
Great strides have been made in the half century since the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, but much work remains to be done, according to the Chairman of the Bishops' International Policy Committee.
Catholic Official Urges Congress: Maintain Ethical Policy on Embryo Research (98-262)
December 8, 1998
Responding to reports of three new developments in embryo research, an official of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops urged a congressional panel to uphold "the ethical principle grounding current restrictions on human embryo research: In trying to serve humanity we should not support actions that are fundamentally wrong. Even a good end does not justify an evil means."
Decline in Number of Abortion Facilities Hailed (98-263)
December 10, 1998
An official of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops today welcomed the news of a substantial decline in the number of facilities performing abortions in the United States.
Action Abounds in Star Trek: Insurrection (98-264)
December 11, 1998
The 1-800-311-4CCC movie line reviews Star Trek: Insurrection for the week of December 11-17. Also included on the toll-free line is a review of Scrooge, this week's suggested home video for family viewing.
January Events (98-265)
December 16, 1998
January Pitches (98-266)
December 16, 1998
Military Strikes 'Deeply Troubling' for Archbishop (98-267)
December 17, 1998
Echoing Pope John Paul II's remarks earlier in the day, the Chairman of the Bishops' International Policy Committee today voiced opposition to the use of military force against Iraq.
Jack Frost Nips at this Week's 1-800 Movie Line (98-268)
December 18, 1998
The 1-800-311-4CCC movie line reviews Jack Frost for the week of December 18-24. Also included on the toll-free line is a review of A Christmas Carol, this week's suggested home video for family viewing.
Mighty Joe Young Towers Over Moviegoers (98-269)
December 25, 1998
The 1-800-311-4CCC movie line reviews Mighty Joe Young for the week of December 25-31. Also included on the toll-free line is a review of Meet Me in St. Louis, this week's suggested home video for family viewing.
Bishops' Spokesman Hails Temporary Protected Status For Honduras and Nicaragua, Urges Reconsideration for El Salvador, Guatemala (98-270)
December 30, 1998
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, Chairman of the U.S. Bishops' Committee on Migration, welcomed the decision by the U.S. government today that the countries of Honduras and Nicaragua have been granted Temporary Protected Status in the wake of the devastation wrought by Hurricane Mitch in Central America.
Mighty Joe Young Could Be a Giant (98-271)
December 31, 1998
The 1-800-311-4CCC movie line reviews Mighty Joe Young for the week of December 31-January 7. Also included on the toll-free line is a review of Madeline, this week's suggested home video for family viewing.