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

November 1999 Press Release Archives

Maryland Catholic Conference Official to Head USCC Office for Catholic School Parental Rights Advocacy (99-248)
November 1, 1999
Mary Ellen Russell, Associate Director for Education at the Maryland Catholic Conference, has been named to head the U.S. Catholic Conference Office for Catholic School Parental Rights Advocacy.
Actress Turned Nun to Be Featured on Personally Speaking, Catholic Communication Campaign Talk Show on Odyssey (99-251)
November 1, 1999
Mother Dolores Hart, known to many for her film work with Elvis Presley, will be a guest on Personally Speaking, Friday, November 12 at 10:00 a.m. (ET) on the Odyssey cable network.
In Letter to President Clinton, Bishops' Head Expresses Concern over Mosque; Requests That Prime Minister Barak Be Told That Israel's Credibility as Guardian of Holy Places Is Impacted (99-252)
November 1, 1999
In a letter to President Clinton, Bishop Joseph A. Fiorenza, President of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops/United States Catholic Conference (NCCB/USCC), expressed great concern over developments in the Israeli city of Nazareth regarding the treatment of Christians and the building of a mosque adjacent to the Basilica of the Annunciation.
ABP. McCarrick Expresses Solidarity with Catholic Bishops of the Congo, Urges U.S. Support for Implementation of Lusaka Accord (99-253)
November 2, 1999
Speaking for the Catholic bishops of the United States, Archbishop Theodore McCarrick expressed solidarity and support for the Catholic bishops of the Congo "at this fateful and decisive moment for their country and its neighbors."
Papal Appeals for Clemency Sent to Governors in Texas and Ohio (99-256)
November 3, 1999
On behalf of Pope John Paul II, the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States has written to the governors of Texas and Ohio, appealing for clemency for death row prisoners in those states.
Rocker Bono, Bishop John Glynn Urge Action on Debt Relief (99-257)
November 4, 1999
Rock star Bono, of U2 fame, and Bishop John Glynn of the Archdiocese for the Military Services and the U.S. Bishops' International Committee, called for the U.S. government to support efforts to reduce the debt burden on developing countries during a press conference at St. Peter's Church on Capitol Hill. Bishop Glynn's remarks follow.
Value of Ecumenical Witness, Meaning of 'Filioque,' Are Themes of Orthodox-Catholic Consultation (99-254)
November 8, 1999
The value of ecumenical witness and the filioque were the main themes of the 57th meeting of the North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation that was held at Saint Paul's College here from October 28 to 30. The meeting was co-chaired by Metropolitan Maximos, Greek Orthodox Bishop of Pittsburgh, and Archbishop Rembert G. Weakland of Milwaukee.
Catholic Bishops Deal with New Phenomenon: An Older America (99-258)
November 9, 1999
The U.S. bishops affirm and challenge older people in a new document to be voted on at their annual Washington meeting, Nov. 15-18.
NCCB Official Hails House Investigation of Fetal Organ Trafficking (99-265)
November 9, 1999
An official of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops (NCCB) hailed today's decision by the House of Representatives to investigate and conduct hearings concerning private companies that traffic in fetal organs.
Vermont Student Receives National Award for Young Leadership in Anti-Poverty Work (99-264)
November 10, 1999
Christina Dague of Enfield, CT, a senior at Trinity College of Vermont, has been named the second recipient of the Cardinal Bernardin New Leadership Award, presented annually to recognize leadership and commitment to social justice among young adults between the ages of 18 and 30, who embody the spirit of Joseph Cardinal Bernardin and his leadership in building bridges across ethnic, class and age barriers.
Archbishop Urges Congress to Jump Start Debt Relief (99-259)
November 15, 1999
Archbishop Theodore McCarrick , Chairman of the International Policy Committee of the United States Catholic Conference, urged Congress to act today to jump start the new, more generous debt relief program approved at the G-7 Summit in Cologne last June.
Bishops to Vote on Plan for Adult Faith Formation (99-260)
November 15, 1999
A plan on adult faith formation will be voted on by the U.S. bishops during their annual meeting in Washington, Nov. 15-18.
Bishops to Consider Revised National Catechetical Directory (99-261)
November 15, 1999
The U.S. bishops will vote on a process for developing a new National Catechetical Directory, revising the current directory which was published two decades ago.
Bishops Vote on Norms for Admitting to Seminaries Form Seminarians, Members of Religious Orders (99-262)
November 15, 1999
The U.S. bishops will vote on a document outlining norms for admitting to a seminary men who previously were seminarians or members of a religious order.
Bishops' Subcommittee on Encuentro Expands Membership (99-263)
November 15, 1999
Three new bishops have been named to the U.S. Bishops' Subcommittee on "Encuentro 2000: Many Faces in God's House."
U.S. Bishops' Conference Preparing Unprecedented Program Calling for "Faithful Citizenship" (99-269)
November 16, 1999
The U.S. Catholic Bishops' Conference is mounting a major campaign to encourage Catholic participation in the 2000 elections.
Bishops' President Repeats Call for End to Iraq Sanctions (99-271)
November 16, 1999
Springfield-Cape Girardeau Bishop John J. Leibrecht, who chaired the Ex Corde Ecclesiae Implementation Committee for the U.S. Catholic bishops, said that the application just passed respects Catholic higher educational institutions and does not involve undue influence or threaten academic freedom.
Conference President Responds to Critics of Vatican Decision (99-270)
November 17, 1999
Speaking "in view of the concerns expressed, mostly by religious women and men, as well as members of the laity, about the recent Notification of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith concerning Sister Jeannine Gramick, SSND, and Father Robert Nugent, SDS," Galveston-Houston Bishop Joseph A. Fiorenza, president of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops/U.S. Catholic Conference, reaffirmed support for the Holy See's decision.
U.S. Catholic Bishops' Conference Passes Ex Corde Application (99-271)
November 17, 1999
Springfield-Cape Girardeau Bishop John J. Leibrecht, who chaired the Ex Corde Ecclesiae Implementation Committee for the U.S. Catholic bishops, said that the application just passed respects Catholic higher educational institutions and does not involve undue influence or threaten academic freedom.
Catholic Bishops Urge Renewed Action for People in Need (99-275)
November 18, 1999
The nation's Catholic bishops today issued a statement challenging all people of faith to greater solidarity with people in need and calling on Catholics to turn the Church's social message from theory into action by learning about and responding to their vulnerable brothers and sisters.
Bishops Challenge U.S. Catholics to Take New Look at Aging (99-276)
November 18, 1999
The U.S. bishops affirm older people, and challenge the entire faith community in a new document unanimously accepted Nonember 18.
Bishops' Head Cites Improved Religious Freedom in Vietnam, Urges Remaining Restrictions on the Church Be Removed As Soon As Possible (99-280)
November 29, 1999
The President of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops/United States Catholic Conference issued a statement expressing appreciation for improvements in the daily life of the people of Vietnam in recent years, including greater religious freedom.