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October 2001 Press Release Archives

Cardinal Keeler Issues Statement to Open Respect Life Program (01-172)
October 1, 2001
In a statement marking the opening of the Catholic Church's annual Respect Life Program, Cardinal William Keeler said that, while it may seem to some that human life has become cheap, the response to the terrorist attacks showed humanity at its best.
Bishop Gerber's Resignation Accepted, Bishop Olmsted Succeeds in Wichita; Auxiliary Bishop Joseph McKinney Resigns in Grand Rapids (01-172)
October 4, 2001
Pope John Paul II accepted the resignation of Bishop Eugene J. Gerber of Wichita, Kansas. Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted, who was named Coadjutor Bishop of Wichita in February, 1999, will now become Ordinary of the diocese.
Bishop Gerber's Resignation Accepted, Bishop Olmsted Succeeds in Wichita; Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Mckinney Resigns in Grand Rapids (01-173)
October 5, 2001
Groups of young people between the ages of 16 and 35 can now register for the upcoming World Youth Day (WYD) to be held on July 23--28, 2002 in Toronto, Canada.
Catholic Bishops' Conference President Issues Statement on Military Action (01-175)
October 9, 2001
As our nation undertakes military action, our Bishops' Conference calls for continued prayer, resolve and restraint in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11.
Down the Road -- Events in November 2001 (01-177)
October 17, 2001
Americans Pull Together in Times of Struggle: CCHD Featured in Hallmark Channel Documentary (01-178)
October 17, 2001
The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) is featured in an hour-long documentary, Among the People: Facing Poverty in America.
Joint Committee of Orthodox and Catholic Bishops Holds Eighteenth Meeting in Milwaukee (01-179)
October 17, 2001
The Joint Committee of Orthodox and Catholic Bishops held its eighteenth meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from October 2 to 4, 2001. It was hosted by Archbishop Rembert Weakland, the Catholic Co-Chairman of the Committee.
Baptist Catholic Dialogue Concluding (01-180)
October 22, 2001
In October, the cochairs of the Southern Baptist-Catholic Conversation announced the ending of the current round of formal Conversations between these two communities.
Orthodox-Catholic Consultation Continues In-Depth Study of Procession of The Holy Spirit (01-181)
October 23, 2001
The North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation continued its in-depth study of the procession of the Holy Spirit at its 61st meeting, held at Saint Paul's College here from October 11 to 13.
Renewed Violence in Middle East Termed 'Intolerable' (01-182)
October 25, 2001
While expressing solidarity with the Christian community in the Middle East, Cardinal Bernard Law of Boston today called on Israelis and Palestinians to step back from the renewed violence which has flared in recent days and to take the steps necessary to return to peace negotiations.
I.R.A. Actions 'A Step Forward' (01-183)
October 25, 2001
Cardinal Bernard Law of Boston today hailed the "decommissioning" of arms by the Provisional Irish Republican Army and said the action "gives new life to the cause of a just peace in Northern Ireland."
Pope Accepts Three Resignations, Appoints Three Auxiliary Bishops in New York (01-184)
October 29, 2001
Pope John Paul II appointed three New York priests to be auxiliary bishops of the Archdiocese of New York while accepting the resignations of three other auxiliary bishops.
Auxiliary Bishop Kicanas of Chicago Named Coadjutor of Tucson (01-185)
October 30, 2001
Pope John Paul II has named Auxiliary Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas of Chicago to be Coadjutor Bishop to Bishop Manuel D. Moreno of Tucson.
Around the Corner -- November Media Alert (01-186)
October 31, 2001
All Saints Day November 1; Church Teaching on War on USCCB Website; University Students Making a Difference.