USCCB - (Office of Media Relations) - February 1999 Press Release Archives

February 1999 Press Release Archives

Book of Readings on Reconciliation Is Offered by Jubilee Office (99-020)
February 1, 1999
The Subcommittee on the Third Millennium of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops is offering its second book of readings in preparation for the celebration of the Third Millennium and Jubilee Year 2000.
Bishops' President Pledges Solidarity With Colombian Quake Victims (99-021)
February 1, 1999
In the aftermath of the earthquake that devastated parts of Colombia last week, the President of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops/U.S. Catholic Conference, has conveyed the sympathy and support of the U.S. Bishops.
Diverse Coalition Launches Effort to Preserve Landmark Education Legislation (99-022)
February 4, 1999
A coalition of 14 public, private, and religious school organizations today challenged Congress to preserve Title I, a key element of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act when that landmark legislation is reauthorized this year.
This Week's Family Video Pick Is Mulan (99-023)
February 5, 1999
The 1-800-311-4CCC movie line reviews She's All That for the week of February 5-11. Also included on the toll-free line is a review of Mulan, this week's suggested home video for family viewing.
U.S. Church Leaders Protest Confiscation of Palestinians' Residency Cards (99-024)
February 8, 1999
The Israeli government's practice of confiscating the residency permits of Palestinians living in East Jerusalem is "an infringement upon the rights of all Palestinians, Christian and Muslim," according to a letter to the Israeli ambassador to the United States co-signed by three U.S. church leaders.
Collection to Aid the Church in Central and Eastern Europe Set (99-025)
February 9, 1999
American Catholics will once again respond to the challenge of rebuilding the Church after decades of communist oppression when the collection to aid the Church in Central and Eastern Europe is taken up in churches throughout the country this month.
Catholic Communication Campaign to Hold Conference on Catholic Radio (99-026)
February 10, 1999
Catholic radio broadcasters will explore possible ways to expand their ministry during a two-day conference next week in Florida.
My Favorite Martian Debuts on Movie Line (99-031)
February 12, 1999
The 1-800-311-4CCC movie line reviews My Favorite Martian for the week of February 12-18. Also included on the toll-free line is a review of Young Mr. Lincoln, this week's suggested home video for family viewing.
Donations, Cost-Cutting Lessen Religious Retirement Liability; Deficit down to Seven Billion Dollars (99-029)
February 15, 1999
Generous donations, improved stewardship of resources, and cost-cutting have lessened the religious retirement liability by almost a billion dollars over the past two years, according to a newly released financial study by Arthur Andersen LLP.
Monsignor Thomas Olmsted Is Named Coadjutor Bishop of Wichita (99-030)
February 15, 1999
Pope John Paul II has named Msgr. Thomas J. Olmsted, President and Rector of Pontifical College Josephinum, Columbus, Ohio, as Coadjutor Bishop to Bishop Eugene J. Gerber of Wichita, Kansas.
Catholics and Methodists Complete Latest Round of Dialogues (99-032)
February 17, 1999
The fifth round of the United Methodist-Roman Catholic Dialogue concluded five years of work at its eighth meeting, February 11-13, 1999, at St. Paul's College here. In addition to finalizing materials for a study guide, Yearning to Be One, the group also participated in worship, were hosted to a luncheon at Wesley Theological Seminary, and heard reports on plans for the next round of the Dialogue.
Viewers Look Toward October Sky (99-033)
February 19, 1999
The 1-800-311-4CCC movie line reviews October Sky for the week of February 19-25. Also included on the toll-free line is a review of Lilies of the Field, this week's suggested home video for family viewing.
March Events (99-027)
February 24, 1999
March Pitches (99-028)
February 24, 1999
Catholics Urged to Sign Jubilee Pledge for Charity, Justice, Peace to Mark Millennium (99-035)
February 25, 1999
Catholics nationwide soon will be asked to sign the Jubilee Pledge for Charity, Justice and Peace as parishes prepare to start the Third Millennium.
Special U.S./Holy See Meeting to Explore Newest Threats to Life (99-036)
February 25, 1999
A special pro-life leadership meeting is being convened next week by Cardinal Bernard Law of Boston and Cardinal John O'Connor of New York, in collaboration with the Holy See's Pontifical Council for the Family, the Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops (NCCB), and the Columbus School of Law at the Catholic University of America. It will explore such topics as biotechnology, abortion, euthanasia, contraception, international family planning, and human sexuality.
Chairman Conveys Concern to Indian Ambassador (99-037)
February 25, 1999
In the wake of increasing anti-Christian violence in India, the Chairman of the Bishops' International Policy Committee has formally conveyed his concerns to that nation's ambassador to the United States.
Director of Refugee Programs Named (99-038)
February 25, 1999
Patricia S. Maloof, an anthropologist with more than 10 years experience with refugees and immigrants, has been named Director of Refugee Programs with the U.S. Catholic Conference's Migration and Refugee Services.
Family Video Pick Is Alice in Wonderland (99-039)
February 26, 1999
The 1-800-311-4CCC movie line reviews October Sky for the week of February 26-March 4. Also included on the toll-free line is a review of Alice in Wonderland, this week's suggested home video for family viewing.