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March 1997 Press Release Archives
- Methodists, Catholics Discuss Convergence in Theology and Rites (97-048)
March 5, 1997
The United Methodist-Roman Catholic Dialogue, charged with bringing 30 years of theological conversations into the life of parishes and congregations around the country, met as St. Paul's College here, February 27-March 1.
- Cardinal Law Urges Congress to Oppose Physician-Assisted Suicide (97-049)
March 6, 1997
In testimony today, Cardinal Bernard Law of Boston has urged the U.S. Congress to oppose physician-assisted suicide.
- Young Adult Ministry Meetings Slated For Washington, San Diego, Chicago (97-050)
March 6, 1997
Connecting With Young Adults, a leadership conference for parish, campus and diocesan leaders, will be offered in Washington, April 10-12; San Diego, May 1-3; and Chicago, June 5-7.
- United Nations, U.S. Government Officials to Address National Migration Conference March 13-16 (97-051)
March 7, 1997
Workshops on changes in immigration and refugee policy, legal assistance for immigrants, and providing for the pastoral needs of people on the move will be highlighted with addresses by the Assistant United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and officials from the United States government at the National Migration Conference March 13-16 in Bethesda, Maryland.
- Working Group Makes Progress Towards Completion of Lectionary (97-053)
March 11, 1997
A Working Group composed of representatives of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops (NCCB) and representatives of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments and the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has met at the Vatican for the purpose of completing a final review of the revised New American Bible edition of the Lectionary for Mass.
- Official Says Facts about Partial Birth Abortion Will Stop It (97-054)
March 11, 1997
In Congressional testimony, an official of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops (NCCB) said the truth about the partial-birth abortion procedure, the method itself, and its elective nature is all that is needed to make the case for abolishing the practice.
- For Young Adult Ministry, Call 1-888 YG ADULT (97-055)
March 12, 1997
The U.S. Bishops' Committee on the Laity has set up a toll-free 800-number, 1-888 YG ADULT (1-888-942-3858), for people seeking information on Church efforts for young adults.
- Archbishop Urges Americans "Do Not Tire of Supporting Peace in Northern Ireland" (97-057)
March 14, 1997
The support of the United States government and individual citizens for the peace process in Northern Ireland continues to be as important as ever, and "Americans must not tire of supporting" those who work for a just and lasting peace, according to the U.S. Catholic Bishops' advisor on international affairs.
- Congress Urged to Ban Partial Birth Abortion, Not Weaken Bill (97-058)
March 17, 1997
The Executive Director of the Catholic Bishops' Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities has urged Congress to support a ban on partial-birth abortion and to oppose all weakening amendments.
- Auxiliary Bishop Named for Hartford (97-059)
March 18, 1997
Pope John Paul II has named Msgr. Christie A. Macaluso Titular Bishop of Grass Valley and Auxiliary Bishop of Hartford.
- Kansas, Texas Young Adults to Represent Church in United States at Vatican- Sponsored International Youth Forum (97-062)
March 18, 1997
Mitchel J. Zimmerman of Lawrence, Kansas, and Maritza Gamboa of Lubbock, Texas, will represent the Catholic Church in the United States at the Vatican- sponsored VI International Youth Forum, this year slated for Paris, August 14-18.
- USCC's Frank J. Monahan to Receive National Education Award (97-063)
March 19, 1997
Frank J. Monahan, head of the U.S. Bishop's Office of Government Liaison, has been named recipient of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) John F. Meyers Award.
- Synod Preparation Should Include Committee's New Book, Chairman Says (97-064)
March 19, 1997
Formal announcement by Pope John Paul II of a special meeting of the Bishops of North and South America for late 1997 is expected soon, and one United States Bishop is hailing a recently published book as a "must read" for those who will attend.
- CHD Commits $500,000 For Innovative Welfare Reform Initiatives (97-065)
March 21, 1997
The Campaign for Human Development (CHD), the Catholic Church's domestic anti- poverty program, will make available up to $500,000 on a one-time basis to support efforts to help low-income people play a positive role in implementing federal welfare reform legislation at the state and local levels.
- Unlawful Detention of Priests in Mexico Draws Protest From U.S. Bishops (97-067)
March 21, 1997
Two U.S. Bishops have spoken out against the illegal arrest and detention of two Mexican priests, together with two assistants, earlier this month, and have urged a full investigation of what is being called "religious persecution."
- Amid Renewed Violence, Archbishop Urges United States to Revive Middle East Peace Process (97-068)
March 21, 1997
Recent actions raise questions about the role of the United States as an honest broker in the Middle East peace process, according to on U.S. Archbishop, who today urged clear American leadership in reviving the negotiations.
- Bishops' Membership Photo Directory Now Available (97-069)
March 26, 1997
A useful new tool for identifying and locating members of the Catholic hierarchy in the United States is now available from the U.S. Catholic Conference's Department of Communications.
- Bishop Sends Greetings to U.S. Buddhists for Feast of Vesakh (97-071)
March 27, 1997
Noting the "relationships of cordiality and cooperation" among Buddhists and Catholics in the United States, the Chairman of the Bishops' Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs has sent greetings for the Buddhist feast of Vesakh.
- Bishop Roberto Gonzalez Becomes Bishop of Corpus Christi (97-072)
March 31, 1997
Archbishop Agostino Cacciavillan, Apostolic Pro-Nuncio to the United States, has announced that Coadjutor Bishop Roberto O. Gonzalez, OFM, of the Diocese of Corpus Christi, Texas will become the Diocesan Bishop on the occasion of the resignation of Bishop Rene H. Gracida on April 1.
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