|
|
January 1998 Press Release Archives
- Titanic Brings in the New Year (98-003)
January 2, 1998
The 1-800-311-4CCC movie line reviews Titanic for the week of January 2-8. Also included on the toll-free line is a review of Our Town, this week's suggested home video for family viewing.
- Auxiliary Bishops Named for San Antonio Archdiocese (98-001)
January 5, 1998
Pope John Paul II has named as Auxiliary Bishops of the Archdiocese of San Antonio, Texas, the Reverend Monsignor Thomas J. Flanagan, assigning him to the Titular See of Bavagaliana and the Reverend Father Patrick J. Zurek, assigning him to the Titular See of Tamugadi.
- 13 New Members Are Announced for the U.S. Catholic Bishops' National Advisory Council (98-002)
January 6, 1998
Thirteen new members have been added to the Catholic Bishops' National Advisory Council, a 63-member body which meets semi-annually to review documentation and offer recommendations concerning matters before the National Conference of Catholic Bishops (NCCB) and the United States Catholic Conference (USCC).
- Archbishop Offers Condolences After Mexican Massacre (98-004)
January 6, 1998
Following a Christmas week massacre of 45 villagers in the Mexican state of Chiapas, Archbishop Theodore E. McCarrick has sent a letter of sympathy to the Bishop of the local diocese.
- Committee to Study Instruction on Collaboration of Non-ordained (98-005)
January 7, 1998
The President of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, Bishop Anthony M. Pilla, has appointed an ad hoc committee of bishops to study the recent Instruction from the Holy See "On Certain Questions Regarding the Collaboration of the Non-Ordained Faithful in the Sacred Ministry of Priests."
- CHD Projects to Be Among '100 plus Projects of the Holy Father' (98-006)
January 8, 1998
Two projects of the Campaign for Human Development (CHD) have been selected by the Holy See's Pontifical Council Cor Unum for inclusion in "100 PLUS Projects of the Holy Father."
- Wag the Dog Chases "Far-Fetched" Plot (98-007)
January 9, 1998
The 1-800-311-4CCC movie line reviews Wag the Dog for the week of January 9-15. Also included on the toll-free line is a review of The War of the Worlds, this week's suggested home video for family viewing.
- Robinson Crusoe on Mars Gives Lunar Rendition of Family Classic (98-009)
January 16, 1998
The 1-800-311-4CCC movie line reviews Wag the Dog for the week of January 16-22. Also included on the toll-free line is a review of Robinson Crusoe on Mars, this week's suggested home video for family viewing.
- Head of Catholic Bishops' Conference Congratulates New Cardinals (98-008)
January 18, 1998
Bishop Anthony M. Pilla of Cleveland, president of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops/United States Catholic Conference, congratulated Cardinals-designate Francis George of Chicago and J. Francis Stafford, former Archbishop of Denver and now President of the Pontifical Council for the Laity, saying they "had made great contributions as leaders in the Conference and within the Church worldwide, as well as being devoted shepherds in their local Churches."
- More Americans Call Themselves "Pro-Life" While Support For Pro-Choice Label Drops; Poll Shows Preference For Pro-Life Label Cutting Across Educational, Political Lines (98-011)
January 21, 1998
The 25th anniversary of Roe v. Wade brings with it an increase in the number of Americans who identify with the "pro-life" designation and a corresponding decrease in the number calling themselves "pro-choice," according to a new poll released today by the Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops.
- Pope Sends Message on 25th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Decision (98-010)
January 21, 1998
In a message to Cardinal Bernard Law on the 25th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade abortion decisions, Pope John Paul II said "legalized abortion has been a destructive force in the lives of many individuals, especially women who are often left alone to bear the deep sorrow and regret which follow the decision to destroy the life of an unborn child."
- Papal Blessings to Pro-Life Pioneers in Prayer Vigil at Basilica (98-015)
January 21, 1998
Cardinal Bernard Law, Chairman of the U.S. Bishops' Committee for Pro-Life Activities, presented papal blessings to two persons who have made significant contributions to the pro-Life movement.
- Latin-Rite Patriarch of Jerusalem Grateful For Anniversary Greetings (98-014)
January 22, 1998
The Chairman of the U.S. Catholic Conference International Policy Committee today released a letter from the Latin-rite Patriarch of Jerusalem expressing the Patriarch's gratitude for the support of the Church in the United States.
- Bland Debut for Spice World (98-017)
January 23, 1998
The 1-800-311-4CCC movie line reviews Spice World for the week of January 23-29. Also included on the toll-free line is a review of Gus, this week's suggested home video for family viewing.
- Algerian Crimes Against Humanity Labeled 'Intolerable' (98-018)
January 26, 1998
The Chairman of the U.S. Catholic Conference International Policy Committee has urged the Clinton Administration "to support and encourage all efforts to bring peace" to strife-torn Algeria.
- Cardinal Law Issues Statement on Explosion in Birmingham (98-020)
January 29, 1998
Cardinal Bernard Law, Chairman of the Committee for Pro-Life Activities of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, issued a statement today following the explosion at the clinic in Birmingham.
- Catholic Bishops Oppose Execution of Texas Woman (98-021)
January 29, 1998
The Catholic bishops of the United States voiced opposition to executing Karla Faye Tucker, a Texas woman on death row, adding their voice to that of Pope John Paul II urging Texas Governor George W. Bush to show clemency.
- Sister Suzanne Hall Announces Departure (98-022)
January , 1998
Sister Suzanne Hall, Director of Pastoral Care of Migrants and Refugees (PCMR) at the U.S. Catholic Conference, has announced that she will leave her post effective January 30.
- Fancy Pants Is this Week's Pick for Family Viewing (98-023)
January 30, 1998
The 1-800-311-4CCC movie line reviews Spice World for the week of January 30-February 5. Also included on the toll-free line is a review of Fancy Pants, this week's suggested home video for family viewing.
- USCC Official Urges Congress Adopt 'Meaningful' Ban on Human Cloning (98-024)
January 30, 1998
An official of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops (NCCB) urged Congress to "adopt a meaningful ban on human cloning."
|