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July 2000 Press Release Archives
- Pope Names Bishop Tamayo First Bishop of the New Diocese of Laredo, Texas; an Auxiliary Bishop Is Appointed in Newark, NJ (00-180)
July 3, 2000
Pope John Paul II created the new diocese of Laredo, Texas, and named Galveston-Houston Auxiliary Bishop James A. Tamayo, 50, as its first Bishop. The new diocese will bring the number of dioceses in Texas to fifteen.
- In Letter to Ambassador, Cardinal Law Deplores Widespread Murder of Christians by Muslim Extremists in Indonesia (00-181)
July 6, 2000
In a letter to the Indonesian Ambassador here, Cardinal Bernard Law expressed the Catholic Bishops' deep concern over the murder of Christians and widespread destruction of property by Muslim extremist forces in the Moluccan Islands.
- Movie Line to Families: Time to Get Help! (00-182)
July 7, 2000
The Catholic Communications Campaign's movie review line says that, when it comes to family viewing, it's time to get Help!, the 1965 Beatles movie with enough tunes and droll humor even to satisfy those who may not remember the group's heyday or recognize their songs.
- Bishops Laud President for Delayed Sentence of Juan Garza, Seek Commutation of First Federal Execution in 37 Years (00-183)
July 11, 2000
The U.S. Bishops praised President Clinton for delaying the execution of Juan Raul Garza, and asked the President to commute the sentence which would be the first federal execution in 37 years.
- Bishops' President Thanks Congressman Christopher Smith for Efforts
to Maintain Holy See's Status at the United Nations (00-184)
July 11, 2000
In a letter to Rep. Christopher H. Smith of New Jersey, the President of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops/United States Catholic Conference expressed gratitude for the Congressman's support for maintaining the Holy See's status as a Permanent Observer at the United Nations.
- 'Extremely Disappointing' Foreign Aid Package, Cardinal Scolds (00-185)
July 11, 2000
In a strongly worded statement, Cardinal Bernard Law today criticized pending foreign aid legislation, saying the measures abandon the United States' leadership position in areas like debt relief, refugee protection, peacekeeping, and assistance to HIV/AIDS orphans.
- U.S, International Community Involvement Necessary for Peace in Central Africa (00-186)
July 11, 2000
Cardinal Bernard Law today echoed the call of Congolese bishops for a larger international peacekeeping force as part of international efforts to bring peace to Central Africa.
- 'Outmoded' Cuban Embargo Should Be Lifted; Cardinal Commends Congressional Efforts (00-187)
July 13, 2000
The 40-year old U.S. embargo against Cuba should be lifted, according to the Chairman of the Bishops' International Policy Committee, who praised recent efforts in the U.S. House and Senate to end restrictions on food and medicines.
- Proposed Changes to Religious Worker Visa Law Would Hamper Program's Effectiveness (00-188)
July 14, 2000
Proposed changes to a visa program used by the Church to bring foreign religious workers to the United States on a temporary basis would undercut the value and usefulness of the program, according to the Chairman of the Bishops' Migration Committee.
- Scary Movie More Sick Than Scary, Says CCC Movie Line (00-189)
July 14, 2000
Scary Movie is far more sick than scary says the Catholic Communication Campaign's 1-800 movie line for the week of July 14 - 20.
- 'Celebrating the Blessings of Age' Resource Packet Now Available (00-190)
July 20, 2000
The U.S. Bishops' Committee on the Laity is encouraging families and parishes nationwide to celebrate the Jubilee Day for Older Persons on September 24, 2000.
- Bishops' Spokesperson Comments on NARAL Statement That the Born-alive Infants Protection Act Interferes with 'Personal and Private' Decisions (00-191)
July 21, 2000
Helen Alvare, Director of Planning and Information for the Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, today responded to a statement issued by the National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League (NARAL).
- Movie Line Explores What Lies Beneath (00-192)
July 21, 2000
The Catholic Communication Campaign movie line for the week of July 21-27 explores the new film What Lies Beneath, a Hitchcockian thriller that hides its co-stars' talents under a bushel of plot cliches.
- Helen Alvare, Bishops' Abortion Spokeswoman, Will Take Teaching Post at Catholic University Columbus School of Law (00-194)
July 24, 2000
Secretariat of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops (NCCB), has resigned that post to become a professor at the Columbus School of Law at the Catholic University of America.
- Cardinal Urges Albright to Emphasize Molucca Islands (00-195)
July 24, 2000
Indonesia must quickly restore order in the Molucca Islands and allow humanitarian agencies to provide assistance to the victims of violence there, according to the Chairman of the Bishops' International Policy Committee.
- Down the Road:
Calendar of August Events (00-193)
July 27, 2000
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