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August 2000 Press Release Archives

Space Cowboys Bright Spot on This Weeks's CC Movie List (00-207)
August 4, 2000
Space Cowboys, with colorful visuals, heads the Catholic Communication Campaign 1-800 movie review list for the week August 4-August 10.
In Letter to Ambassador, Cardinal Law Deplores Widespread Murder of Christians by Muslim Extremists in Indonesia (00-181)
August 6, 2000
In a letter to the Indonesian Ambassador here, Cardinal Bernard Law expressed the Catholic Bishops' deep concern over the murder of Christians and widespread destruction of property by Muslim extremist forces in the Moluccan Islands.
Movie Line to Families: Time to Get Help! (00-182)
August 7, 2000
The Catholic Communications Campaign's movie review line says that, when it comes to family viewing, it's time to get Help!, the 1965 Beatles movie with enough tunes and droll humor even to satisfy those who may not remember the group's heyday or recognize their songs.
Bishops Laud President for Delayed Sentence of Juan Garza, Seek Commutation of First Federal Execution in 37 Years (00-183)
August 11, 2000
The U.S. Bishops praised President Clinton for delaying the execution of Juan Raul Garza, and asked the President to commute the sentence which would be the first federal execution in 37 years.
Bishops' President Thanks Congressman Christopher Smith for Efforts to Maintain Holy See's Status at the United Nations (00-184)
August 11, 2000
In a letter to Rep. Christopher H. Smith of New Jersey, the President of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops/United States Catholic Conference expressed gratitude for the Congressman's support for maintaining the Holy See's status as a Permanent Observer at the United Nations.
'Extremely Disappointing' Foreign Aid Package, Cardinal Scolds (00-185)
August 11, 2000
In a strongly worded statement, Cardinal Bernard Law today criticized pending foreign aid legislation, saying the measures abandon the United States' leadership position in areas like debt relief, refugee protection, peacekeeping, and assistance to HIV/AIDS orphans.
U.S, International Community Involvement Necessary for Peace in Central Africa (00-186)
August 11, 2000
Cardinal Bernard Law today echoed the call of Congolese bishops for a larger international peacekeeping force as part of international efforts to bring peace to Central Africa.
'Outmoded' Cuban Embargo Should Be Lifted; Cardinal Commends Congressional Efforts (00-187)
August 13, 2000
The 40-year old U.S. embargo against Cuba should be lifted, according to the Chairman of the Bishops' International Policy Committee, who praised recent efforts in the U.S. House and Senate to end restrictions on food and medicines.
Proposed Changes to Religious Worker Visa Law Would Hamper Program's Effectiveness (00-188)
August 14, 2000
Proposed changes to a visa program used by the Church to bring foreign religious workers to the United States on a temporary basis would undercut the value and usefulness of the program, according to the Chairman of the Bishops' Migration Committee.
Scary Movie More Sick Than Scary, Says CCC Movie Line (00-189)
August 14, 2000
Scary Movie is far more sick than scary says the Catholic Communication Campaign's 1-800 movie line for the week of July 14 - 20.
Consultants Named to Ex corde Mandatum Committee. (00-210)
August 14, 2000
Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk, Chairman of the U.S. Bishops' committee to develop procedures for granting the mandatum to teach theology in Catholic colleges and universities as called for by Ex corde Ecclesiae (ECE), has named four committee consultants.
Religious Orders Accelerate Retirement Planning (00-200)
August 15, 2000
Religious orders of sisters, brothers and priests have significantly accelerated their retirement planning, according to an analysis of activities by the National Religious Retirement Office (NRRO).
Rhode Island, Florida Youth to Represent Church in United States at Vatican's International Youth Forum at World Youth Day (00-201)
August 15, 2000
Isadodelis (Isa) Tejada of Cranston, Rhode Island, and Alejandro (Alex) Madrigal of Miami, Florida, will represent the Catholic Church in the United States at the Vatican'S VII International Youth Forum.
Second Institute for Interreligious Leadership Held (00-203)
August 15, 2000
The second Institute for Interreligious Leadership, under the joint sponsorship of the Bishops' Committee for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs (BCEIA) and the National Association of Diocesan Ecumenical Officers (NADEO), the network of Catholic diocesan personnel engaged in ecumenical and interreligious relations, was held at Loyola at the Cenacle, Chicago, July 18-27, 2000.
Around the Corner -- August Media Alert (00-205)
August 15, 2000
Bishops Call for Jubilee Day for Older Persons September 24 (00-206)
August 15, 2000
The U.S. bishops have called for Catholics to celebrate the Jubilee Day for older persons, September 24.
More than 17,000 U.S. Youth from 130 U.S. Dioceses to Rome for World Youth Day 2000 (00-208)
August 15, 2000
More than 17,000 U.S. youth from 130 dioceses in the United States will participate in World Youth Day in Rome, August 15-20.
Bless The Child Thriller Leads This Week's CCC Movie List. (00-209)
August 15, 2000
Bless the Child, a thriller, heads the Catholic Communication Campaign 1-800 movie review list for the week August 11-August 17.
'Celebrating the Blessings of Age' Resource Packet Now Available (00-190)
August 20, 2000
The U.S. Bishops' Committee on the Laity is encouraging families and parishes nationwide to celebrate the Jubilee Day for Older Persons on September 24, 2000.
Bishops' Spokesperson Comments on NARAL Statement That the Born-alive Infants Protection Act Interferes with 'Personal and Private' Decisions (00-191)
August 21, 2000
Helen Alvare, Director of Planning and Information for the Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, today responded to a statement issued by the National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League (NARAL).
Movie Line Explores What Lies Beneath (00-192)
August 21, 2000
The Catholic Communication Campaign movie line for the week of July 21-27 explores the new film What Lies Beneath, a Hitchcockian thriller that hides its co-stars' talents under a bushel of plot cliches.
Military Services Archbishop Calls for Masses for Russian Submarine Crew (00-211)
August 18, 2000
Archbishop Edwin A. O'Brien, Archbishop of the Military Services Archdiocese of the United States, has requested that all Catholic military personnel and their families join in offering Mass this Sunday for the crew of the Russian submarine, the Kursk, and their families.
Cardinal Mahony Calls Labor Day and Jubilee a Time to Look at Globalization and Workers' Rights (00-212)
August 22, 2000
In the annual Labor Day statement of the United States Catholic Conference (USCC), which focused in part on the current issue of economic globalization, Cardinal Roger Mahony warned that not all Americans are receiving a fair share of the nation's booming economy.
Interns Assist in Catholic Campaign for Human Development Anti-poverty Efforts (00-213)
August 22, 2000
Seven young Catholics are spending their summer helping people to help themselves -- and getting paid for it.
Godzilla Rises Again on CCC 1-800 Movie Review Line (00-214)
August 22, 2000
Godzilla has risen again and appears on the Catholic Communication Campaign's movie line for the week of August 18-24.
North American Vocations Congress Slated For 2002 in Montreal (00-215)
August 22, 2000
The North American Vocations Congress is slated for April 18-21, 2002, in Montreal, and is expected to draw more than 1,000 delegates from Canada and the United States.
CCC Show on Spiritual Needs of Dying People to Air on Public TV (00-216)
August 22, 2000
True palliative care of terminally ill people treats both body and soul, note experts speaking in Final Blessing, a documentary from the U.S. bishops' Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC).
Mnsr. Donald Heintschel, Former Associate General Secretary, Remembered as Legal Scholar, Pastoral Leader (00-217)
August 22, 2000
Msgr. Donald E. Heintschel, former Associate General Secretary at the National Conference of Catholic Bishops/U.S. Catholic Conference, was remembered as a legal scholar and pastoral leader, in remarks after his death August 22.
Bishops Conference Official Calls Embryo Research Guidelines Immoral (00-220)
August 23, 2000
Richard Doerflinger, Associate Director of the Pro-Life Secretariat at the National Conference of Catholic Bishops today condemned new guidelines for embryonic stem cell research issued by the National Institutes of Health today.
Helen Alvare, Bishops' Abortion Spokeswoman, Will Take Teaching Post at Catholic University Columbus School of Law (00-194)
August 24, 2000
Secretariat of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops (NCCB), has resigned that post to become a professor at the Columbus School of Law at the Catholic University of America.
Cardinal Urges Albright to Emphasize Molucca Islands (00-195)
August 24, 2000
Indonesia must quickly restore order in the Molucca Islands and allow humanitarian agencies to provide assistance to the victims of violence there, according to the Chairman of the Bishops' International Policy Committee.
Jubilee Day's "Blessing of Age" highlights August 25, 2000 Press Release (00-218)
August 25, 2000
Jubilee Day to Highlight "Blessing of Age"; Lutheran-Catholic Agreement Focus of Ecumenists; CCC Film Feastival in New York to Center on Jesus in Cinema.
Down the Road: Calendar of August Events (00-193)
August 27, 2000
The Art of War Is Artless (00-221)
August 30, 2000
An artless action thriller, The Art of War, joins this week's Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC) 1-800 movie review line for the week of August 25-31.