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6 GEORGIA BULLETIN, THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 1967
What’s Being Done To Implement Council Decrees?
WASHINGTON (NC)--A number of ques
tions have been asked chancellors of U.S.
dioceses on what has been and is being
done to implement the decrees of the Se
cond Vatican Council. Replies to this sur
vey came from 78 dioceses, covering the
first 10 to 12 months following the council.
The second question asked: "Have you
had, or are you having, a “little council’?
Or a diocesan synod?"
Nearly 50 answered this question with
"no" or its equivalent—not yet contem
plated, not in the immediate future, a sy
nod was recently held, etc.
Some, however, had little councils, such
as these:
—The main project begun in the dio-
cese...is a “little council’ being held in
preparation for a diocesan synod. The or
ganization is as follows: Meetings were held
on a deanery level to prepare two lay people
from each parish to conduct sessions in their
parishes. Three sessions will be held in
each parish conducted by the laity,
for the laity, to study the role of the laity
in the apostolate. A fourth session will be
held in each parish in which all the laity
will be invited to offer suggestions to the
bishop for diocesan policy and legislation
on this topic.... The clergy and Religious
are holding separate meetings to offer their
suggestions to the bishop concerning the
role of the laity in the apostolate.
—We plan to have a little council. The
agenda is being formulated...The Sisters
are having a congress in the near future;
one for the.priests is in the formation
stage.
Other comments were these:
—We have no plans for a little council
but will have meetings of this description
in preparation for a future diocesan sy
nod.
—It is likely the priests’ senate will
undertake a study of material that should
be dealt with in a synod.
-Until the last motu proprio of the Holy
Father, it has not seemed possible to plan
intelligently for a synod. The Tittle coun
cil’ would appear to be more a means of
expressing enthusiasm than of getting any
thing done.
—A synod is in preparation. Voting lists
have been sent out and returned with pas
tors given a choice of eight names to submit
and assistants having a choice of six. Re
commendations were sought on various ways
to solve pastoral problems and these re
commendations are being tabulated.
—Diocesan assembly to be held modeled
on Second Vatican Council. Twelve prepara
tory commissions which will prepare three
or four page working papers to incorporate
policy statements, programs and/or pro
jects.
The third question asked: "Has a dioce
san or archdiocesan senate been arranged
for, or an existing one remodeled, as a re
sult of the council? Who compose the se
nate?”
Fourteen replied with a "no" to the ques
tion; all the other replies, however, indi
cated that one had been or was being es
tablished. In some of the smaller dio
ceses, it was noted that the consultors
had been enlarged, through election of ad
ditional member's, and this served the pur
pose of a priests’ senate.
Composition of some senates or clergy
councils was:
—Eight elected priests, each represent
ing a separate age group; two priests cho
sen by the bishop, and two priests ex of
ficio, the vicar general and chancellor.
—Thirty priests elected, 10 appointed.
Results of recent election: pastors, 18;
assistant pastors, 9; seminary profes
sor, 3; appointments; 6 diocesan priests;
4, Religious.
—Twenty elected priests, divided rough
ly according to number of priests both
Religious and diocesan in each deanery,
plus four deans as ex officio non-voting
members.
—Composed of 21 priests, 15 elected
and 6 appointed.
—We have expanded our board of con
sultors to take in some of the younger
pastors. This board is serving as our coun-
—Diocesan clergy elected eight of their
number—four on an area basis and four on
the basis of years after ordination. The
Religious priests elected four of their
number to serve* in this senate. Almost
90% of the priests particpated in the elec
tion.
—Six pastors, six assistants, one repre
sentative from each religious order.
The fourth question asked: "Have dio
cesan commissions been formed? Are they
permanent? In what fields have they been
formed? Who compose them?”
A variety of commissions are mention
ed in the replies, although it is remarked
in several instances that many had been
in existence for several years. Practically
all are permanent; a few have only priest
members but the great majority have re
presentation of priests, Religious; and laity.
A listing of the commissions mention
ed, and the number of dioceses which have
them are:
Liturgical, 51; ecumenism, 45; music,
27; art, 11. Other commissions mention
ed, though in fewer numbers, included hu
man relations, communications, com
munity relations, personnel, race problems,
implementation of the council, parish struc
ture and activity, parochial institute or coun
cil, diocesan organizations, and instruction
of clergy in documents of Vatican II.
The fifth question asked: 1 "Has it been
arranged for priests to elect the priests
who are to compose various diocesan bo
dies, such as the senate? The diocesan
consultors? The commissions?"
In general, members of priests’ sena
tes were elected, and consultors and com
mission members appointed by the Ordi
nary. The score from the replies indicat
ed 32 yes for election of priests’ senates;
3, no; and 1, some appointed.
In regard to consultors, 20 said they
were appointed; 4, elected, and in 10 dio
ceses some consultors were elected or
the priests were asked for recommenda
tions.
Fifteen said commission members were
appointed; 2, elected; 3, some elected, and
cil of priests.
7, appointed after recommendations were
given by priests.
A few of the comments were:
—Priests have always voted for diocesan
consultors. •
—Elect 5 of 12 consultors.
—The Ordinary, using synod voting lists
as guideline, has named various commis
sions.
—On the senate, seven elected, plus five
deans appointed by Ordinary.
—Priests elect half of consultors,
—Chairman of commissions appointed by
Ordinary and they suggest names of other
members.
—Half the consultors are elected, half
appointed.
—New consultors elected by priests.
The sixth question asked: “Are priests,
Religious and laity brought together more
than before in diocesan or archdiocesan
programs and organizations?"
Fifty-one of the replies said yes, two
said no, and one said no except in the Con
fraternity of Christian Doctrine.
Some of the specific comments were:
—Always close cooperation, so no signi
ficant change apparent.
—Bishop now insists that before approv
ing any substantial program on the parish
level, the parish advisory board be consul
ted. Interparochial problems are now re
solved in many instances after consultation
with ad hoc committees of laity and clergy.
—Two seminaries opened to laity for
night classes in 28 different courses in arch
diocesan adult catechetical program. Want
people to realize seminary is heart of reli
gious education; want people from various
parishes to get to know one another to bring
about diocesan family spirit.
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-..VATICAN erTY (RNS) — A
Polish-ibishop..wha has Jived
largely in Rome Since World
War II has been appointed to a
key post in the Synod of Bishops,
He is Bishop Ladislaus Ru
bin, a former Russian prisoner
of war who came to Rome to ■
study canon law in 1949 and be
came rector of the Pontifical
Polish College in Rome in 1959.
He has now been appointed sec
retary general of the Synod
which Pope Paul VI established
to help him in governing the
Church.
In 1964, he was appointed a
titular bishop and auxiliary to
Stefan Cardinal Wyszynski,
Primate of Poland. Since then
he has acted as CardinalWys-
zynski’s representative among
Pqjish-^peaking ^Cathqlics out
side Poland.
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Last year, during ceremon
ies making the millennium of
Christianity in Poland, a period
when Cardinal Wyszynski was
denied an exit permit by Com
munist authorities, Bishop Ru
bin traveled widely in the U. S.
and elsewhere as the cardinal's
representative.
Bishop Rubin was born in 1917
in Toki, eastern Poland. In
1941, while he was a theological
student, he was taken prisoner
by the Russians and sent to Si
beria. Several years later, he
made his way to Beirut, Leban
on, where he was ordained on
June 20, 1946. In 1964, he
became the rector of the ancient
. church and residence of St.
Stanislaus Rostka which serves
Poii^^affio^ics' ln^dme^’'
The Synod of Bishops will
begin its first session here on
Sept. 29 and will probably con
tinue at least until Oct. 24.
Bishop Rubin, who will serve
as its secretary general, is a
master of eight languages and
has traveled widely vi siting Po
lish communities, outside Po
land.
During his visit to the U.S.
last year, he spoke frequently
of the Church’s struggle with the
government in Poland, describ
ing it as a "struggle for the dig
nity of the human person and
his rights."
Nebraska Kills Abortion Bill
LINCOLN, Neb. (NC)—Ne
braska's State Senate turned an
abrupt about-face and killed a
bill which would have liberaliz
ed the state's abortion law.
The bill would have permit
ted abortion when a pregnancy
was judged by three physicians
to endanger the physical health
of a mother or when pregnan
cy resulted from rape or in
cest. More lenient measures,
such as one concerning the
mother's mental health, were
killed in committee.
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2 - The Service League of College Park will hold its annual
Benefit Bridge and Fashion show in Most Blessed Sacra
ment Parish Cafetorium at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 2.
The function will benefit the several community projects
which the league has supported for 22 years. Lalon's
Women's Apparel Shop will present the fashion show. In
formation, telephone Mrs. Rex Moon 767-6386.
2 - A Day of Recollection for women will be held at the
Monastery of the Visitation, 1820 Ponce de Leon Ave.,
N.E. on Monday, March 2, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Day
includes Mass, brunch and dialogue. Father Philip J.
McArdle will conduct service. For reservations call
Mrs, Judy Gesbocker, 457-0210.
3 - Our Lady's Association for Exceptional Children will
meet at Immaculate Conception School on Friday, March
3 at 8 p.m. Guest speaker will be Dr. Nicholas Castri-
cone, associate professor of Special Education, Georgia
State College, who will discuss “Ways parents can help
exceptional children."
4 - St. Joseph's Parish, Marietta, will hold its Art-Fas
hion Show-Card Party on Saturday, March 4. Arts and
crafts exhibit at 7 p.m., fashion show a 8 p.m., follow
ed by cards. Sponsored by St. Joseph's Home and School
Association. For tickets call, Mrs. Katie Vance, 428-
0059.
4 - Sts. Peter and Paul Basketball Awards supper Will be held
Saturday, March 4 in the church cafetorium. Reserva
tions—telephone Art Ceconi at 284-2978 or Coach Bob
Gonyer, 241-2354.
5 - The Catholic Hour on Radio will present Mrs. Rosemary
Haughton, noted English writer, lecturer and theologian,
who will discuss her book's theme: "the modem Chris
tian's quest for a fully hum an maturity," on Sunday, March
5, at 6:35 a.m. - 7 a.m., station WSB-radio-750.
5 - The Altar and Rosary Society of Sacred Heart Church
will meet Sunday, March 5, at 9 a.m. Mass., followed
by regular monthly meeting in the Assembly room.
Gilbert Withers is guest speaker. Coffee and doughnuts
will be served. All ladies of the parish are invited.
5 - What has been the teaching of the Holy Father and the
Council fathers with regard to racial equality? Has the
situation in the United States measured up to these stan
dards? These are some of the question? that will be dis
cussed by Father Clement J. McNaspy, S.J., associate
editor of America, on the Sacred Heart program, Sunday,
March 5, at 7:30 a.m„ station WAGA-TV, chennel 5. For a
free copy of this talk, write to the program at 3900 West
minster Place, St. Louis, Mo. 63108. Ask for script
no. 740.
7 - The Women’s Council of Holy Cross parish will hold
a general meeting on Tuesday, March 7, 8 p.m., at St.
Pius Tenth High School cafeteria (following the evening
Mass). All ladies of the parish are invited.
10 -A retreat for women will be held at Ignatius House, 6700
Riverside Dr., from Friday, March 10, at 7:30 p.m. to
Sunday evening, March 12. Father John L. Hein S.J. will
be retreat master., For reservations call Ignatius House,
255-0503.
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evening Mass followed by a Birthday Party honoring 55*
years of Girl Scouting in America on Sunday, March 12
at 6 p.m. in St. Anthony's Cliurch, Gordon and Ashby
streets. For any information please call Mrs. William
Rose 344-6999. ’
14 - A Day of Recollection will be held at the Convent of the
Sisters of the Visitation, 1820 Ponce de Leon Ave., N.E.,
on Tuesday, March 14, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Father
Jerome Laughlin, O.F.M. will conduct this service. For
reservations call, Mrs. Roy A. Pert 373-8865.
14 - The Sacrament of Confirmation will be conferred at St.
Michael's Church, Gainesville on Tuesday, March 14,
at 7 p.m. Mass.
16 - The Sacrament of Confirmation will be conferred at St.
Anthony’s Church, on Thursday, March 16, at 8 p.m.
Mass.
17 - "A Sport’s Banquet" will be held on Friday, March 17,
at 7 p.m., at St. John's School cafeteria. The banquet is
to honor students who participated in the sports activities
of the school. Donation $1.25 adults, children 75£.
18 - Entrance examinations for Marist School for boys, gra
des 7, 8, and 9, will be given on Saturday, March 18,
from 8;30 a.m.-12 noon, at Marist School, 3790 Ash-
ford-Dunwoody Road, N.W. For further information call,
457-7201.
18 -Most Blessed Sacrament Council of Women will hold their
annual St. Joseph Day Mass and dinner in the cafetorium
Saturday, March 18. Mass will be at 7:30 followed by din
ner. For further information telephone, Mrs. Charles
Clayton, 344-6572.
18 -The annual St. Patrick's Day dance at Sts. Peter and Paul
will be held 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturday, March 18.
For reservations call Art Krauss at 284-2978 or Bill
McHugh at 284-0500.
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