Thursday, September 23, 2004
Hurricane Jeanne Headed for Same Spot as Frances
Moving slowly, could intensify. Check out the tracking map at Sun-Sentinel: South Florida weather
Wednesday, September 22, 2004
Bishop Wenski Pleads for Help for the Haitians
Devastated by the Tropical Storm...
From CNS STORY: Death toll mounts after Tropical Storm Jeanne causes floods in Haiti:
"In the immediate aftermath of Tropical Storm Jeanne, a Haitian church official called Coadjutor Bishop Thomas G. Wenski of Orlando, Fla., with the plea, 'We need help fast.'
More than 600 people were killed in the beleaguered nation's latest disaster, with rescue workers predicting a much higher death toll in mudslides resulting from the storm.
Bishop Wenski said he spoke with a church official from Gonaives, Haiti, a northern city where more than 500 people died. About half of Gonaives remained submerged Sept. 21.
'He said, 'We need food, we need clothing, we need medicine, mattresses.' But most of all, they need funds,'' the bishop told Catholic News Service in a telephone interview.
The bishop called on Catholics to donate to Catholic Relief Services, which has a substantial presence in Haiti, or to find parishes in their dioceses that have twinning programs with parishes in Haiti.
'Those two structures will provide means for providing assistance to Haitians in their moment of need,' Bishop Wenski said.
The bishop said there were unconfirmed reports that an elderly Oblate priest was killed in the flooding."
From CNS STORY: Death toll mounts after Tropical Storm Jeanne causes floods in Haiti:
"In the immediate aftermath of Tropical Storm Jeanne, a Haitian church official called Coadjutor Bishop Thomas G. Wenski of Orlando, Fla., with the plea, 'We need help fast.'
More than 600 people were killed in the beleaguered nation's latest disaster, with rescue workers predicting a much higher death toll in mudslides resulting from the storm.
Bishop Wenski said he spoke with a church official from Gonaives, Haiti, a northern city where more than 500 people died. About half of Gonaives remained submerged Sept. 21.
'He said, 'We need food, we need clothing, we need medicine, mattresses.' But most of all, they need funds,'' the bishop told Catholic News Service in a telephone interview.
The bishop called on Catholics to donate to Catholic Relief Services, which has a substantial presence in Haiti, or to find parishes in their dioceses that have twinning programs with parishes in Haiti.
'Those two structures will provide means for providing assistance to Haitians in their moment of need,' Bishop Wenski said.
The bishop said there were unconfirmed reports that an elderly Oblate priest was killed in the flooding."
The Pope Presides from the Cross
From Zenit News Agency - The World Seen From Rome:
"Though physically ailing, John Paul II might well be experiencing the greatest days of his pontificate, says a bishop who recently visited him.
In a statement in the wake of the New Zealand prelates' five-yearly visit to Rome, Bishop Patrick Dunn of Auckland said of the Pope: 'Although his eyes are bright and piercing, he is indubitably frail, and has not walked in public for over a year. His condition makes it an effort for him to talk, and at times even to swallow.'
'It seems that Pope John Paul II now presides over the universal Church from his place upon Christ's cross,' said Bishop Dunn, who traveled with seven other prelates to Rome.
'We bishops in Rome had the sense that this outstanding Pope, now so manifestly crippled and paralyzed by illness, is perhaps at this time living out the greatest days of his extraordinary pontificate,' the Auckland prelate added.
London-born Bishop Dunn, 54, recalled that the Pope asked the prelates to continue to proclaim 'the splendor of Christ's truth.'
'We bishops found the Pope's message immensely encouraging and helpful,' he said. Bishop Dunn appealed to New Zealand's Catholics to 'keep him in your prayers.'"
"Though physically ailing, John Paul II might well be experiencing the greatest days of his pontificate, says a bishop who recently visited him.
In a statement in the wake of the New Zealand prelates' five-yearly visit to Rome, Bishop Patrick Dunn of Auckland said of the Pope: 'Although his eyes are bright and piercing, he is indubitably frail, and has not walked in public for over a year. His condition makes it an effort for him to talk, and at times even to swallow.'
'It seems that Pope John Paul II now presides over the universal Church from his place upon Christ's cross,' said Bishop Dunn, who traveled with seven other prelates to Rome.
'We bishops in Rome had the sense that this outstanding Pope, now so manifestly crippled and paralyzed by illness, is perhaps at this time living out the greatest days of his extraordinary pontificate,' the Auckland prelate added.
London-born Bishop Dunn, 54, recalled that the Pope asked the prelates to continue to proclaim 'the splendor of Christ's truth.'
'We bishops found the Pope's message immensely encouraging and helpful,' he said. Bishop Dunn appealed to New Zealand's Catholics to 'keep him in your prayers.'"
Deal Hudson Resigns as Publisher of Crisis
From Deal's E-Newsletter:
On Friday, I told the board of CRISIS Magazine that I'd like to step down as publisher. They agreed and on January 1 of next year, I'll become the Director of the newly established Morley Institute.
The Institute will have two major functions: 1) To provide continued funding for CRISIS magazine and, 2) To support several new projects that I've wanted to pursue for some time. (The first of which will be a book on how Catholics can get involved in politics... something about which I have firsthand knowledge.)
I'm very excited about this. But it does mean I'll no longer be
publisher.
On Friday, I told the board of CRISIS Magazine that I'd like to step down as publisher. They agreed and on January 1 of next year, I'll become the Director of the newly established Morley Institute.
The Institute will have two major functions: 1) To provide continued funding for CRISIS magazine and, 2) To support several new projects that I've wanted to pursue for some time. (The first of which will be a book on how Catholics can get involved in politics... something about which I have firsthand knowledge.)
I'm very excited about this. But it does mean I'll no longer be
publisher.
Tuesday, September 21, 2004
Sacriligeous but...
The Sacred Heart of Clinton
From WorldNetDaily: 'Saint Bill Clinton' ignites religious rage:
"While Americans have a wide range of views regarding former President Bill Clinton, a Kentucky artist's depiction of the former commander in chief as God himself or a Catholic-style saint is raising those opinions to passionate levels across the nation.
The portrait, titled 'Saint Clinton,' is the creation of Scott Ritcher, a 34-year-old graphic designer who is now marketing T-shirts, posters, magnets, coffee cups, coasters and even lunchboxes with the picture reminiscent of the 'Sacred Heart of Jesus' images. "
From WorldNetDaily: 'Saint Bill Clinton' ignites religious rage:
"While Americans have a wide range of views regarding former President Bill Clinton, a Kentucky artist's depiction of the former commander in chief as God himself or a Catholic-style saint is raising those opinions to passionate levels across the nation.
The portrait, titled 'Saint Clinton,' is the creation of Scott Ritcher, a 34-year-old graphic designer who is now marketing T-shirts, posters, magnets, coffee cups, coasters and even lunchboxes with the picture reminiscent of the 'Sacred Heart of Jesus' images. "
End of the World for Skeeter Davis
Forgot to post this yesterday, she died on Sunday.
From Entertainment News Article Reuters.com:
"Country music singer Skeeter Davis, a veteran of Nashville's Grand Ole Opry, died on Sunday, according to a family friend.
Davis, 73, had battled breast cancer since 1988. She died at St. Thomas Hospital, said friend Linda Palmer.
In a 43-year career, she performed around the world, including at New York's Carnegie Hall and London's Royal Albert Hall. She earned five Grammy nominations, including one for the song 'Set Him Free' in 1959, the year she joined the Opry.
Other hits were 'I Forgot More Than You'll Ever Know,' 'The End of the World,' and 'Gonna Get Along Without You Now.' "
And a few other tidbits about where she got her unique name...
From the Cincinnati Enquirer:
Davis died at a Nashville hospice, said Grand Ole Opry publicist Jessie Schmidt. Davis had been diagnosed with breast cancer in 1988 and had a recurrence in 1996.
Davis was nicknamed Skeeter by her grandfather who said she was so active she buzzed around like a mosquito. During her career, she toured with Elvis Presley and the Rolling Stones.
From Entertainment News Article Reuters.com:
"Country music singer Skeeter Davis, a veteran of Nashville's Grand Ole Opry, died on Sunday, according to a family friend.
Davis, 73, had battled breast cancer since 1988. She died at St. Thomas Hospital, said friend Linda Palmer.
In a 43-year career, she performed around the world, including at New York's Carnegie Hall and London's Royal Albert Hall. She earned five Grammy nominations, including one for the song 'Set Him Free' in 1959, the year she joined the Opry.
Other hits were 'I Forgot More Than You'll Ever Know,' 'The End of the World,' and 'Gonna Get Along Without You Now.' "
And a few other tidbits about where she got her unique name...
From the Cincinnati Enquirer:
Davis died at a Nashville hospice, said Grand Ole Opry publicist Jessie Schmidt. Davis had been diagnosed with breast cancer in 1988 and had a recurrence in 1996.
Davis was nicknamed Skeeter by her grandfather who said she was so active she buzzed around like a mosquito. During her career, she toured with Elvis Presley and the Rolling Stones.
Monday, September 20, 2004
Anne Catherine Emmerich Will Be Beatified on October 3rd.
From the Vatican Information Service:
Sunday,3 October : 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time. At 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Square, beatification of the Servants of God Pierre Vigne, Joseph-Marie Cassant, Anna Katharina Emmerick, Maria Ludovica De Angelis and Charles of Austria.
Sunday,3 October : 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time. At 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Square, beatification of the Servants of God Pierre Vigne, Joseph-Marie Cassant, Anna Katharina Emmerick, Maria Ludovica De Angelis and Charles of Austria.
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