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July 1998 Press Release Archives
- Armageddon Opens Just in Time for July Fourth Movie Goers (98-152)
July 2, 1998
The 1-800-311-4CCC movie line reviews Armageddon for the week of July 3-9 . Also included on the toll-free line is a review of Yankee Doodle Dandy, this week's suggested home video for family viewing.
- Pope Names Msgr. Blase Cupich Bishop of Rapid City, South Dakota (98-153)
July 6, 1998
Pope John Paul II has appointed Monsignor Blase Cupich, pastor of St. Robert Bellarmine parish, Omaha, as Bishop of Rapid City, South Dakota. Bishop-designate Cupich, 49, succeeds Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M., Cap., who was named Archbishop of Denver on February 18, 1997.
- Catholic Communication Campaign Funded Documentary on Dawn of Peace in Guatemala to Air on NBC Stations (98-154)
July 7, 1998
After 36 years of civil war, Guatemala is returning to peace. But it is a slow and painful process, as the April slaying of Bishop Juan Jose Gerardi in his Guatemala home attests. His murder is evidence of how the conflicts that caused the war continue to erupt in the lives of innocent people.
- Los Angeles Woman, Juneau, Alaska, Man to Receive Confirmation at October's Continental Youth Gathering in Chile (98-155)
July 8, 1998
Two U.S. youth, Jenny Rivera, 21, of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, and Nathaniel Earl Bean, 17, of the Diocese of Juneau, Alaska, will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation during the Continental Youth Gathering, in Santiago, Chile, October 6-11, 1998.
- Directory of Lay Groups Published by U.S. Bishops' Secretariat for Family, Laity, Women, Youth (98-156)
July 8, 1998
The U.S. Bishops' Secretariat for Family, Laity, Women and Youth has just released its 1998 Directory of Lay Movements, Associations, Organizations, and Secular Institutes.
- Child Custody Protection Act Reflects Views of 85% of Americans New poll finds that vast majority oppose taking minors out-of-state for abortions without parental knowledge (98-157)
July 9, 1998
A nationwide survey released today shows that 85% of Americans agree that a minor should not be taken across state lines for an abortion without her parents' knowledge.
- Director of Migration and Refugee Policy Named (98-158)
July 9, 1998
Kevin Appleby, Deputy Director of the Maryland Catholic Conference, has been named Director of Migration and Refugee Policy, an office of the U.S. Catholic Conference's Migration and Refugee Services (MRS).
- Classic Children's Book Madeline Hits the Big Screen (98-159)
July 10, 1998
The 1-800-311-4CCC movie line reviews Madeline for the week of July 10-16. Also included on the toll-free line is a review of Melody Time, this week's suggested home video for family viewing.
- August Events (98-160)
July 17, 1998
- August Pitches (98-161)
July 17, 1998
- The Mask of Zorro Leads Movie Review Line (98-162)
July 17, 1998
The 1-800-311-4CCC movie line reviews The Mask of Zorro for the week of July 17-23. Also, included on the toll-free line is a review of Challenge of Lassie, this week's suggested home video for family viewing.
- Most Reverend John B. Mccormack Named Bishop of Manchester (98-164)
July 20, 1998
Pope John Paul II has named Auxiliary Bishop John B. McCormack of Boston as Bishop of Manchester, New Hampshire.
- Brian Keane Named Coordinator of Assessment In the Office for the Catechism (98-163)
July 21, 1998
Brian Keane, for the past six years Director of the Office for Religious Education in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, has been named Coordinator of Assessment in the Office for the Catechism, National Conference of Catholic Bishops, effective October 1.
- Congress Should Deny Favored Trading Status For China (98-165)
July 21, 1998
Congressional refusal to renew China's "most favored nation" trading status will send a strong message to the Clinton Administration, according the Chairman of the U.S. Catholic Conference International Policy Committee.
- Bishop Urges 'Durable Solutions' for Plight of Refugees (98-166)
July 21, 1998
Following a recent visit to a Kenyan refugee camp, one U.S. Bishop is urging the international community to find durable solutions for the plight of refugees.
- President of National Conference of Catholic Bishops Welcomes Apostolic Letter on Nature of Episcopal Conferences (98-167)
July 23, 1998
Bishop Anthony M. Pilla, President of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, welcomed Pope John Paul II's Apostolic Letter on the Theological and Juridical Nature of Episcopal Conferences (Apostolos Suos).
- Cardinal Law Commends Vote To Override Veto of Partial Birth Abortion Ban (98-168)
July 23, 1998
Cardinal Bernard Law, Chairman of the Pro-Life Committee of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, issued a statement today after the House of Representatives voted to override the President's veto of the Partial Birth Abortion Ban.
- Saving Private Ryan Opens in Theaters (98-169)
July 24, 1998
The 1-800-311-4CCC movie line reviews Saving Private Ryan for the week of July 24-30. Also, included on the toll-free line is a review of The Great Escape, this week's suggested home video for family viewing.
- The Parent Trap is Double Trouble Fun (98-170)
July 31, 1998
The 1-800-311-4CCC movie line reviews The Parent Trap for the week of July 31-August 6. Also included on the toll-free line is a review of the 1961 version of The Parent Trap, this week's suggested home video for family viewing.
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