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

August 1999 Press Release Archives

United States Has Abdicated Role, Should Recommit to Refugee Protection (99-185)
August 4, 1999
Although worldwide refugee populations are increasing and Americans have shown a willingness to assist them, the U.S. government has dramatically cut back the number of refugees allowed into the country, the Chairman of the Bishops' Migration Committee told Congress today.
Six CCC-Funded Media Efforts Take UNDA-USA Gabriel Awards (99-187)
August 5, 1999
Six national media efforts funded in whole or in part by the Catholic Communication Campaign will be honored with Gabriel statuettes or an honorable mention certificate at the 1999 Unda-USA assembly in Las Vegas in October.
Radionovela Series Wins Prestigious Catholic Award (99-186)
August 6, 1999
"I Love You, Dad," a public service announcement imitating a radionovela, received a prestigious 1999 "Gabriel Award" from Unda-USA, a national Catholic association of communicators which rewards quality programming proclaiming "a value-centered view of society and humanity."
1-800 Movie Line Reviews The Thomas Crown Affair (99-188)
August 6, 1999
The 1-800-311-4CCC movie line reviews The Thomas Crown Affair for the week of August 6-12. Also included on the toll-free line is a review of The Swan Princess, this week's suggested home video for family viewing.
Cardinal Keeler Deplores Shooting at Jewish Community Center (99-189)
August 10, 1999
Cardinal William H. Keeler, Archbishop of Baltimore and moderator for Catholic-Jewish Relations for the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, issued a statement regarding the attack on the Jewish day care center in Los Angeles.
Papal Appeal for Convicted Murderer Sent to Gov. Bush of Texas (99-190)
August 13, 1999
Acting on behalf of Pope John Paul II, the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States has written to Governor George W. Bush of Texas, appealing for clemency for a convicted murderer, Larry Robison, who is scheduled to be executed on August 17.
Thomas Crown Affair Still on Top (99-191)
August 13, 1999
The 1-800-311-4CCC movie line reviews Thomas Crown Affair for the week of August 13-19. Also included on the toll-free line is a review of Gulliver's Travels, this week's suggested home video for family viewing.
Annual Labor Day Statement: Organized Labor Promotes Economic Justice (99-192)
August 17, 1999
Organized labor has made significant contributions to social justice in the United States over the last century, and the nation continues to need a strong labor movement, said Cardinal Roger Mahony of Los Angeles in the Bishops' annual Labor Day statement.
Young Adult Ministry Document Now Available to Korean and Vietnamese Catholic Communities (99-193)
August 18, 1999
Sons and Daughters of the Light, the highly regarded pastoral plan for meeting the challenges of ministry with young adults, is now available in both Korean and Vietnamese, the acting chairman of the committee which drafted the document announced today.
1-800 Movie Line Reviews Mickey Blue Eyes (99-194)
August 20, 1999
The 1-800-311-4CCC movie line reviews Mickey Blue Eyes for the week of August 20-26. 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.
September Pitches (99-195)
August 23, 1999
September Events (99-196)
August 23, 1999
1999-2000 Respect Life Materials Are Now Available (99-198)
August 25, 1999
Respect Life program materials for the 1999-2000 observance are now available from the Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops (NCCB). Respect Life Sunday, which begins the year-long effort, is October 3.
Papal Appeal for Men on Death Row Sent to Arkansas Governor (99-199)
August 25, 1999
On behalf of Pope John Paul II, the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States has written to Governor Mike Huckabee of Arkansas, appealing for clemency for Mark Gardner and Alan Willett, scheduled to be executed September 8.
Dialogue Produces "Principles and Practices for a Fair and Just Workplace in Catholic Health Care" (99-200)
August 26, 1999
"Catholic health care is a gift of the Church and a service to society" said a working paper developed by representatives of the Catholic bishops' Conference, Catholic health care, women religious and the labor movement.
A Dog of Flanders a Touching Tale (99-201)
August 27, 1999
The 1-800-311-4CCC movie line reviews A Dog of Flanders for the week of August 27-September 2. Also included on the toll-free line is a review of Barney's Great Adventure: The Movie, this week's suggested home video for family viewing.