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

May 1999 Press Release Archives

Minority Groups Comprise Quarter of Priests in Class of '99 (99-095)
May 3, 1999
Hispanic, Asian, African-American and Native American men comprise a quarter of the men slated for ordination in 1999, according to a survey of ordinands by the Life Cycle Institute at The Catholic University of America.
Catholics Asked to Aid Church in Jerusalem, Mother Church of Christianity, In Pentecost Sunday Appeal, May 23 (99-103)
May 7, 1999
In the early days of Christianity, the Apostle Paul made an appeal to the Church to help the poor in Jerusalem.
Bishops' President Hails Framework for Peace (99-104)
May 7, 1999
Bishop Joseph A. Fiorenza of Galveston-Houston, President of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops/U.S. Catholic Conference today welcomed the framework for peace negotiations agreed by the world's eight industrialized nations.
Family Video Pick Is Hercules (99-105)
May 7, 1999
The 1-800-311-4CCC movie line reviews Pushing Tin for the week of May 7-13. Also included on the toll-free line is a review of Hercules, this week's suggested home video for family viewing.
Bishops Issue Family Guide for Using Media (99-101)
May 10, 1999
A 10-point Family Guide for Using Media to help families view media critically has been issued by the U.S. Bishops' Administrative Committee.
Latest Religious Retirement Collection Exceeds $30 Million; Reaches Highest Level Ever (99-107)
May 11, 1999
Donations to the latest Religious Retirement Collection reached $30.5 million, the largest amount ever collected in an annual appeal for the Retirement Fund for Religious.
1999 Directory of Catholic Communication Personnel Available (99-111)
May 12, 1999
The 1999 Directory of Catholic Communication Personnel, compiled and published by the Communication Department of the United States Catholic Conference (USCC), is now available. The handy reference tool contains names, addresses, phone and FAX numbers, E-mail addresses and Internet sites for communication and information directors and broadcast officials for U.S. Catholic dioceses and many church-affiliated organizations.
Catholic Campaign for Human Development Forgives Debt of Baltimore Community Group (99-109)
May 13, 1999
South Baltimore is a long way from ancient Israel. But for both areas, the forgiveness of debts allowed a community to flourish.
William Shakespeare's a Midsummer Night's Dream Is a Classic Revisited (99-113)
May 14, 1999
The 1-800-311-4CCC movie line reviews William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream for the week of May 14-20. Also included on the toll-free line is a review of Gordy, this week's suggested home video for family viewing.
Executive Director Named for Vocations and Priestly Formation at Bishops' Conference (99-112)
May 17, 1999
The Reverend Edward J. Burns has been named executive Director of the Secretariat for Vocations and Priestly Formation of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops. Father Burns is a priest of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, currently serving there as the director of the department of clergy personnel.
NCCB Delegation Meets with Mexican Conference Clergy Commission (99-115)
May 21, 1999
Taking their cue from Pope John Paul II's call for increased collaboration, representatives of the Committee for Priestly Life and Ministry, National Conference of Catholic Bishops (NCCB), and other priests from the U.S., met recently with representatives of the Commission for Clergy of the Mexican Episcopal Conference (CEM).
Dr. Eugene Fisher Honored by St. Mary's Seminary and University (99-114)
May 21, 1999
Dr. Eugene J. Fisher, Associate Director of the Secretariat for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops (NCCB) and the first director of their Secretariat for Catholic-Jewish Relations, has received a Doctor of Divinity degree, honoris causa, from St. Mary's Seminary and University, Baltimore.
Bishops' Youth Initiative Offers Ideas to Prevent Teen Tragedies (99-116)
May 21, 1999
The Chairman of the U.S. Bishops' Subcommittee on Youth said the recent killings in Littleton, Colorado, underscore the urgency of addressing societal issues, including violence, that affect youth.
Star Wars: Episode I the Phantom Menace Doesn't Live up to Hype (99-117)
May 21, 1999
The 1-800-311-4CCC movie line reviews Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace for the week of May 21-27. Also included on the toll-free line is a review of Balto, this week's suggested home video for family viewing.
June Pitches (99-118)
May 24, 1999
June Events (99-119)
May 24, 1999
Death Penalty Issue at Catholic Justice Meeting; More than 3,500 Persons on Nation's Death Rows (99-120)
May 24, 1999
Noting the more than 3,500 men and women on death row, organizers of the National Catholic Gathering for Jubilee Justice have made capital punishment a key issue for their meeting slated for July 15-18 in Los Angeles.
Bishops' Administrative Board Issues Social Security Statement (99-121)
May 26, 1999
Changes in Social Security must consider the poor above all, according to a statement issued by the U.S. Bishops' Administrative Board, which directs the actions of the nation's bishops between their two annual sessions.
Notting Hill Not Worth It (99-122)
May 28, 1999
The 1-800-311-4CCC movie line reviews Notting Hill for the week of May 28-June 3rd. Also included on the toll-free line is a review of The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, this week's suggested home video for family viewing.
Analysis On Stem Cell Research 'Gravely Deficient' (99-123)
May 28, 1999
The recommendations of a new report on embryonic stem cell research is based on analysis which is "gravely deficient," according to a strongly worded letter from the Chairman of the Bishops Committee for Pro-Life Activities.