• New Poll Finds 68% of Americans Oppose Partial-Birth Abortion (00-074)
  April 3, 2000
  On the eve of another congressional vote on banning partial-birth abortion, a new poll shows that sixty-eight percent of Americans support a law banning this procedure.
• Violence in Sudan Cannot Continue, Cardinal Says (00-076)
  April 3, 2000
  Citing two million dead and twice that many displaced by the 16-year civil war in Sudan, Cardinal Bernard Law today called for renewed efforts by the international community to find a peaceful solution to the conflict in that African nation.
• U.S. Superpower Status Carries Responsibility to Assist Less Fortunate Countries (00-075)
  April 4, 2000
  The United States has an obligation to assist poorer countries, especially in a time of great economic prosperity, according to testimony delivered this week to a House Appropriations Subcommittee on behalf of the nation's Catholic Bishops.
• Bishops' Aide Hails Latest House Vote to Ban Partial-birth Abortion (00-077)
  April 5, 2000
  Helen Alvare, Director of Planning and Information for the Pro-Life Secretariat of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, hailed today's vote by the House of Representatives to pass a ban on partial-birth abortion by a margin sufficient to override an expected presidential veto.
• Cardinal Keeler Declares Bishops' Strong Support for Pain Relief Promotion Act (00-078)
  April 6, 2000
  In a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee, Cardinal William H. Keeler of Baltimore reaffirmed the Catholic Bishops' strong support for the Pain Relief Promotion Act.
• Associate General Secretary Appointed for Bishops' Conference (00-079)
  April 7, 2000
  The Reverend Monsignor David J. Malloy has been appointed Associate General Secretary of the Catholic Bishops' Conference in the United States. He is currently serving in the Prefecture of the Papal Household in the Vatican.
• NCCB/USCC President Issues Statement on Death of Bishop Malone (00-082)
  April 10, 2000
  Galveston-Houston Bishop Joseph A. Fiorenza issued the following statement on the death of Bishop James W. Malone.
• Most Reverend Daniel F. Walsh Named Bishop of Santa Rosa (00-081)
  April 10, 2000
  Pope John Paul II has appointed Bishop Daniel F. Walsh of Las Vegas as Bishop of the diocese of Santa Rosa in California.
• Bishops' Official Notes Coverage of Post-abortion Program (00-084)
  April 12, 2000
  An official of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops' Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities, Helen Alvare, issued the following statement regarding the many stories that are appearing nationwide about the Church's outreach to women and men suffering after abortion.
• Child's Best Interests, Rule of Law Should Guide Resolution of Elian Gonzalez Case (00-085)
  April 12, 2000
  Bishop Nicholas A. DiMarzio, Chairman of the Bishops' Migration Committee, today urged all parties striving to resolve the Elian Gonzalez case to work in the best interests of the child while respecting the rule of law.
• Human Rights Record Precludes Trade Status for China (00-086)
  April 13, 2000
  The recent deterioration of China's human rights record should not be rewarded by the United States with "permanent normal trade relations," the chairman of the Bishops' International Policy Committee urged Members of Congress today.
• Encuentro 2000 Update (00-087)
  April 13, 2000
• Cardinal Maida Urges Extension of Visa Program For Religious Workers (00-088)
  April 13, 2000
  A visa program which allows foreign religious pastoral workers to enter the United States should be extended permanently, according to Detroit Cardinal Adam Maida, who today testified before the Senate Immigration Subcommittee.
• Priest, Rabbi Keeping the Faith on This Week's CCC Movie Line (00-089)
  April 14, 2000
  A Catholic priest and a Jewish rabbi are challenged in Keeping the Faith, an amusing entry on this week's Catholic Communications Campaign movie review line (1-800-311-4CCC). The toll free listing also features the first rate Paul Newman in a less than first rate Where the Money Is.
• World Day for Consecrated Life 2001 Set for February 3-4 (00-083)
  April 17, 2000
  The World Day for Consecrated Life 2001 will be marked in the United States the weekend of February 3-4.
• Encuentro 2000 Early Bird Registration Extended to April 30 (00-090)
  April 17, 2000
  Early bird registration for Encuentro 2000: Many Places in God's House has been extended through April 30.
• Meeting of Conference Presidents on ICEL to Be Held (00-093)
  April 20, 2000
  A meeting of presidents of English-speaking Episcopal Conferences will take place in Washington, D.C. on April 25, 2000, to discuss the revision of the constitution of the International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL). The meeting will be held in executive session.
• CCC Movie Line Still Recommends Keeping the Faith (00-094)
  April 20, 2000
  For the second week running the Catholic Communications Campaign movie review line recommends Keeping the Faith above most of its other listings for the week of April 21-27. This week's film subjects range from a female high school basketball player to a male yuppie serial killer.
• Paul K. Henderson to Head Bishops' Office for Publishing, Promotion Services (00-092)
  April 23, 2000
  Paul K. Henderson has been named director of the U.S. Catholic Conference Office for Publishing and Promotion Services (OPPS).
• Vocations Congress Slated for Montreal October 2001 (00-095)
  April 25, 2000
  More than 1,000 delegates from Canada and the United States are expected to attend a Continental Congress on Vocations to the Ordained Ministry and Consecrated Life in North America, to be held in Montreal, Canada, October 4-7, 2001.
• African American Influence to be Explored at Encuentro 2000 (00-096)
  April 25, 2000
  The influence of African Americans in the Catholic Church in the United States will be explored at Encuentro 2000: Many Faces in God's House.
• ICEL Consultation Takes Place in Washington (00-097)
  April 25, 2000
  A meeting of presidents of English-speaking Episcopal Conferences took place in Washington, D.C. on April 25, 2000, to discuss the mission and purpose of the International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL). The meeting was held in held in executive session, but the participants authorized the following joint statement.
• Around the Corner -- Media Alert (00-098)
  April 27, 2000
• Historic Consultation of Anglican and Roman Catholic Bishops Set for Canada in May (00-101)
  April 28, 2000
  Roman Catholic and Anglican bishops from 13 regions around the world are to gather in Canada, May 14-20, to review and evaluate the accomplishment of 30 years of ecumenical dialogue between the two traditions and to reflect on how the special relationship between them has been developing in different parts of the world.
• Flintstones Revival Rocks This Week's CCC Movie List (00-102)
  April 28, 2000
  The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas, a revival of the 1960's animated series, heads the Catholic Communication Campaign 1-800 movie review list for the week April 28 - May 4. For adults, Frequency, an exciting fantasy thriller about father and son time travelers is also an appealing period piece.

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