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December 2002 Press Release Archives
- CCC Launches Public Service Ads for Hispanic TV Audiences (02-248)
December 6, 2002
The Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC) is launching two new TV public service announcements, "Seeking Alma" and "Bad Weed."
- Globalization Issues Subject of Delegation to Central America (02-249)
December 6, 2002
The Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC) is launching two new TV public service announcements, "Seeking Alma" and "Bad Weed."
- Bishop Kevin Britt Named Coadjutor of Grand Rapids; Auxiliary Bishop Gilberto Fernandez Of Miami Resigns (02-249)
December 9, 2002
Pope John Paul II has appointed Detroit Auxiliary Bishop Kevin M. Britt as Coadjutor to Bishop Robert J. Rose of Grand Rapids.
- Lutheran Catholic Dialogue Meets on Theme of Structures And Ministries (02-252)
December 9, 2002
Representatives of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops met in Charleston, South Carolina, December 5-8, 2002, to continue the tenth round of the US dialogues.
- Bishops' President Issues Statement on Manchester Agreement (02-253)
December 10, 2002
Belleville Bishop Wilton D. Gregory, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, issued a statement concerning the agreement announced between the Diocese of Manchester and the Office of the Attorney General of the State of New Hampshire.
- Pope Appoints Msgr. Ronald Gainer Bishop of Lexington; Msgr. Ignatius Wang Named Auxiliary of San Francisco (02-254)
December 13, 2002
Pope John Paul II appointed Monsignor Ronald W. Gainer, Judicial Vicar of the Diocese of Allentown, Pennsylvania, as Bishop of Lexington, Kentucky. He succeeds Bishop J. Kendrick Williams, who resigned in June.
- Pope John Paul II Accepts Cardinal Law's Resignation (02-255)
December 13, 2002
Pope John Paul II has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Bernard F. Law from the governance of the Archdiocese of Boston. Auxiliary Bishop Richard G. Lennon of Boston, rector of St. John's Seminary, Brighton, Massachusetts, has been appointed apostolic administrator of the archdiocese.
- Letter's of Bishop Gregory and Cardinal Re (02-258a)
December 16, 2002
With your letter dated November 15, 2002, you requested the recognition
for the "Essential Norms for Diocesan/Eparchial Policies Dealing with Allegations
of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Priests or Deacons".
- Revised 'Essential Norms' Receive Vatican Approval (02-258)
December 16, 2002
The revised "Essential Norms for Diocesan/Eparchial Policies Dealing with Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Priests or Deacons" have received the approval of the Holy See.
- Conference President Hails Approval of `Essential Norms" (02-259)
December 16, 2002
Belleville Bishop Wilton D. Gregory, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), has issued the following statement praising the granting of the recognitio (approval) on December 8, 2002, by the Congregation for Bishops of the "Essential Norms for Diocesan/Eparchial Policies Dealing with Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Priests or Deacons".
- Approved 12/8/02: Essential Norms for Diocesan/Eparchial Policies Dealing with Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Priests or Deacons (02-260)
December 16, 2002
On June 14, 2002, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops approved a Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. The charter addresses the Church's commitment to deal appropriately and effectively with cases of sexual abuse of minors by priests, deacons, and other church personnel (i.e., employees and volunteers).
- In Message For 2003 World Day Of Peace, Pope Cites United Nations Defense Of Human Rights; Says Human Duties Also Need Attention (02-261)
December 16, 2002
"In a message for the 2003 World Day of Peace, Pope John Paul II declared that the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights"praised by Pope John XXIII in the historic encyclical Pacem in Terris""is the indispensable foundation for the development of that Organization"s capacity to promote and defend international security."
- Media Alert – Worth Noting in January 2003 (02-256)
December 18, 2002
January Is Poverty in America Awareness Month; 2003 National Migration Week Celebrates the Reality that "All Come Bearing Gifts"; January Pro-Life Vigil Continues 30 Years After Roe v. Wade; Catholic Coalition To Focus Year's Efforts on Fighting Trafficking.
- Meaningful Solutions for African Refugees Contribute To Peace (02-263)
December 30, 2002
Finding meaningful solutions for refugees fleeing war would contribute to a more peaceful world, according to two U.S. bishops who recently visited four African refugee camps.
- Pope Accepts Resignation Of Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop Sartoris (02-262)
December 31, 2002
Pope John Paul II accepted the resignation of the Most Reverend Joseph M. Sartoris, 75, Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles.
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