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June 1998 Press Release Archives
- Pope Accepts Resignation of Palm Beach Bishop, Names Bishop Robert N. Lynch of St. Petersburg To Be Apostolic Administrator (98-124)
June 1, 1998
Pope John Paul II has accepted the resignation of Bishop J. Keith Symons of Palm Beach, Florida. The Pope appointed Bishop Robert N. Lynch of St. Petersburg to be Apostolic Administrator of Palm Beach until a successor to Bishop Symons is named. Bishop Lynch, 57, continues as Bishop of St. Petersburg, a post he has held since January, 1996.
- National Jubilee Justice Meeting Slated for 1999 in Los Angeles (98-125)
June 3, 1998
Catholics from national, diocesan and parish groups coast to coast will meet in Los Angeles in 1999 for the National Catholic Celebration of Jubilee Justice.
- Father Daniel Kutys Named Director of the Office for the Catechism (98-126)
June 4, 1998
Father Daniel J. Kutys, Philadelphia archdiocesan Director of Religious Education, has been named Executive Director of the Office for the Catechism of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops (NCCB).
- Big Brother And Friends Are Watching in The Truman Show (98-129)
June 5, 1998
The 1-800-311-4CCC movie line reviews The Truman Show for the week of June 5-11. Also included on the toll-free line is a review of The Adventures of Robin Hood, this week's suggested home video for family viewing.
- Baptism and Ecclesiology Theme of Orthodox-Catholic Consultation (98-128)
June 5, 1998
Baptism and its relation to ecclesiology was the main theme of the 54th meeting of the North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation, held here June 2-4.
- USCC Official Comments on Justice Department Decision Concerning Use of Federally Regulated Drugs to Assist Suicides in Oregon (98-130)
June 5, 1998
Richard Doerflinger, Associate Director for Policy Development, Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities, National Conference of Catholic Bishops, issued a statement with respect to the decision announced today by the Department of Justice.
- Press For Human Rights Progress in East Timor, Archbishop Urges (98-131)
June 5, 1998
With the recent changes in the government of Indonesia, the time is ripe for the U.S. government to press for progress on human rights issues in East Timor, according to Archbishop Theodore E. McCarrick of Newark (NJ).
- U.S.C.C. Official Supports Hearings On Legislation to Assist Torture Victims (98-132)
June 5, 1998
Congressional hearings will help to draw attention to the victims of torture, an "issue that calls out for greater attention by all of us," according to the Bishops' advisor on international affairs.
- U.S., Cuban Bishops in Solidarity on Humanitarian Aid (98-133)
June 5, 1998
While the resumption of direct flights from the United States to Cuba is welcome progress, two U.S. Bishops are again calling for an end to the restrictions on the sale of food and medicines to Cuba.
- Bishops Education Chief Hails Precedent-Setting Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision on Vouchers (98-134)
June 10, 1998
The precedent-setting decision of Wisconsin's highest court allowing parents to use state-supported vouchers in religiously-affiliated schools was hailed by Msgr. Thomas McDade, the U.S. Bishops' secretary for education.
- Bishops to Consider Aggressive Efforts to Promote Church Social Mission among Catholics (98-135)
June 11, 1998
The U.S. Bishops will consider aggressive educational efforts to promote the Church's social mission among Catholics as part of their annual June meeting, June 18-20 in Pittsburgh.
- Assistant Director for Latin America Secretariat Named (98-136)
June 11, 1998
Daniel A. Lizárraga, currently a field representative for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, has been named Associate Director of the Secretariat for Latin America at the National Conference of Catholic Bishops.
- Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland is Family Video of the Week (98-137)
June 12, 1998
The 1-800-311-4CCC movie line reviews The Truman Show for the week of June 12-18. Also included on the toll-free line is a review of Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland, this week's suggested home video for family viewing.
- Bishops' Spokesman Urges Support For Lethal Drug Abuse Prevention Act of 1998 (98-148)
June 12, 1998
The General Secretary of the Catholic Bishops' Conference has urged Congressional support for the Lethal Drug Abuse Prevention Act of 1998.
- North and South American Church Relations on Bishops' Agenda; Book on Topic Wins Award (98-141)
June 16, 1998
U.S. Bishops meeting later this week in Pittsburgh will discuss ways to build relationships between the Church in the United States and in Latin America, just as a tool they have used to raise awareness of the topic has been honored by Catholic journalists.
- July Events (98-139)
June 15, 2004
- June Pitches (98-140)
June 15, 2004
- Bishops Urge President to Press Religious Liberty During Summit with Chinese Leaders (98-142)
June 18, 1998
Religious liberty should be "at the very heart" of President Clinton's upcoming discussions with the leaders of China, according to two U.S. Bishops in letters to the Administration.
- Mulan Offers Lots of Girl Power (98-140x)
June 19, 1998
The 1-800-311-4CCC movie line reviews Mulan for the week of June 19-25. Also included on the toll-free line is a review of Father of the Bride, this week's suggested home video for family viewing.
- Bishops Issue Statement on Overcoming Violence and Sex in Media (98-141x)
June 19, 1998
The Catholic Bishops of the United States have issued a document calling on all segments of society--from parents to government to the entertainment industry itself--to take action to overcome the widespread and pervasive exploitation of sex and violence in all forms of communications, including the Internet.
- Lectionary to Be Submitted for Vatican Confirmation (98-143)
June 21, 1998
U.S. Catholic Bishops have completed their action on a new edition of the Lectionary for Mass, voting to submit Volume II of the Scripture readings used at Mass for Vatican confirmation.
- Lay Leaders, Millennium Activities Organizers to Meet in Denver (98-144)
June 25, 1998
Lay leaders and organizers of Millennium activities in dioceses nationwide will meet in Denver, September 18-20.
- President Should Empower Families, Sign Education Savings Account Legislation (98-145)
June 25, 1998
President Clinton should reconsider his veto threat of education legislation passed yesterday because it will empower families striving to provide a good quality education for their children, according an education official at the U.S. Catholic Conference.
- Senate Religious Liberty Bill Earns 'General Support,' Suggestions for Improvement (98-146)
June 25, 1998
On-going congressional efforts to make international religious liberty a top foreign policy priority are welcome, according to a U.S. Catholic Conference official, who offered "general support" for pending Senate legislation.
- Gone With The Wind, a Classic Returns (98-147)
June 26, 1998
The 1-800-311-4CCC movie line reviews Gone With The Wind for the week of June 26-July 2. Also included on the toll-free line is a review of The Kid from Left Field, this week's suggested home video for family viewing.
- All Parties Should Recommit to Middle East Peace Process, Archbishop Advises (98-149)
June 26, 1998
Archbishop Theodore E. McCarrick of Newark, Chairman of the U.S. Catholic Conference International Policy Committee, issued a statement yesterday in which he urged all parties to the Middle East peace process to negotiate in good faith, especially the most sensitive issues like the status of Jerusalem.
- Pope Accepts Bishop Mcfarland's Resignation, Names Bishop Tod Brown to Orange; Bishop Mcgrath Appointed Coadjutor of San Jose; Msgr. Wester Is Named Auxiliary Bishop of San Francisco (98-151)
June 29, 1998
Pope John Paul II accepted the resignation of Bishop Norman F. McFarland of Orange, California and appointed Bishop Tod D. Brown of Boise, Idaho as his successor.
- San Francisco Priest Named To Head Pastoral Care of Migrants And Refugees Office (98-150)
June 30, 1998
Fr. Anthony E. McGuire, a priest of the San Francisco Archdiocese, has been named director of Pastoral Care of Migrants and Refugees at the U.S. Catholic Conference.
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