Mission Update

United States
Vol. 10, No. 3 Catholic Mission Association Autumn/Winter 2001

Prayer on the Day of Tragedy

In This Issue
Prayer on the Day of Tragedy .. Cover

A Missionary Response to the U.S. Military Action

L ord Jesus, one day we stood tall and strong, reaching to the
highest heavens, anchored here on earth
A glorious morning! Sun so bright! Then darkness, fire and fall.
Against Terrorism .... Cover

Message from the Director; Congratulations to
Recipient of Vatican II Award; New USCMA Staff
Member 2
Hacia El CAM-2 / Towards CAM-2 ... 3
Bethlehem Univ. Survives the Bombardment . 4
PERIODIC PAPER . Center temptations, to be ready to reach out and heal, to forgive, mourn, and
Christian Dialogue with Islam ..... 5
We did not see evil come nor suspect it so close, suspect it could take
our lives, and even grind our dignity into the ground!
But here, where earth shakes, where the human spirit quakes, your
death, life and resurrection itself transforms tragedy.
Help us now to turn completely to you, to know our own sin and
seek your justice.

Visiting Preacher Ignites Parishioners; Hello from
The Catholic Volunteers in Florida . 6
Maryknoll Mission Institute; Mission Cooperation
Program 7
Bless those who have died and bring healing to the injured, comfort the
survivors and give strength to the rescuers. Lead us and our leaders on
the paths of compassion.

National Migration Week; 19th National China Help us be less afraid and give us the courage to work for peace and
Conference 8 truth in our world, that with you we may rise again to unimagined
heights.

Through your Fathers love and the power of the Spirit. Amen.
Reverend Brad Schoeberle, CSP
Missionary Society of St. Paul the Apostle

A Missionary Response to the U.S.

Military Action Against Terrorism

T he United States Catholic Mission Association (USCMA),

representing Catholic missionaries within and outside our country,
considers it appropriate and necessary to speak a word about our
governments response to terrorism. While we do not presume to reflect
the views of each one of the 5,883 lay, religious and priests serving in
mission areas, USCMA serves as the umbrella organization and national
clearinghouse for nearly 700 Catholic mission-sending groups in the
United States. Missioners gain a profound understanding and
appreciation for the peoples and cultures where they live and minister.
Their horizons become expanded as they experience life at the side of
less fortunate people and view U.S. society from that unique vantage
point. Continued on Page 3

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 Mission Update
From The Director
Rosanne Rustemeyer, SSND
I am reminded by a colleague that key to mission is the ability to
be flexible, the willingness to be interrupted, the readiness to let go
of agendas and efficient plans. The events of September 11 and
the developments of the following weeks have served to interrupt
our lives sending us this Advent in search of peace for our own
minds and hearts. We wait with our sisters and brothers as we
implore from God the gift of reciprocal understanding, harmony
and peace. (JPII, Angeles Prayer of Sunday November 18) Fides
#4274, p. 668.
We are giving thanks for membership participation in the 2001
Conference and Annual Meeting held in Memphis. Registrants
numbered 175 with 45 participants in the pre-conference seminar
on partnering for mission. Regarding the vote on the proposed
resolutions that were mailed to you in October, the two on banning
landmines and on African Debt & HIV/AIDS carried
overwhelmingly. There was a recommendation to rework the third
resolution, a statement on the September 11 happenings. The
rewrite is included in this issue.
The 2002 Conference and Annual Meeting will be held in Raleigh,
NC, with the theme Inter-religious Dialogue and Mission. Mark
your calendar for the last weekend of October.
Congratulations to recently elected Bishop Gregory Aymond of the
Diocese of Austin, chosen to chair the Committee on World
Mission. I thank current Bishop Curtis Guillory of the Diocese of
Beaumont for his leadership and especially for his contribution to
the success of Mission Congress 2000.
This fall, Sharon McQuate began ministry in pastoral care at Our
Lady of Bellefonte Hospital in Ashland, KY. I thank her for her
four years of service with USCMA. The staff welcomes Sr. Marie
Stelmach, OP, whom many of you met in Memphis.
Our 20th Anniversary Endowment Campaign was launched by the
Board at our annual meeting. Sr. Betty Scanlon, RSM, is directing
the campaign. More information on ways you can help is
forthcoming!
May this Advent bring peace!
USCMA Staff
Rosanne Rustemeyer, SSND, Executive Director
Kevin Francis Day, Associate Director
Marie Stelmach, OP, Associate Director for Operations
Anne Louise Von Hoene, MMS, Accountant/Admin.Assist.
Questions/comments re: meetings & conferences
Questions/comments re: Mission Update/ Current Topics
Website: www.uscatholicmission.org
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Congratulations to Recipient of
Vatican II Award For Service to Mission
Sr. Angelyn Dries, OSF, recently received the 2001 Vatican II
Award for Distinguished Service to Missions. During the
prayer gathering in Milwaukee, Archbishop Weakland, OSB,
recognized Sr. Angelyn for her contributions to the study of
mission history and the role of women in missions in the US.
She wrote The American Catholic Missionary Movement,
sponsored by the USCMA, which opened a new field in
Catholic studies.
She has a gentle and wonderful attitude toward everything
and her work has been very important to Korean women in the
Milwaukee area, said Archbishop Weakland during the award
presentation.
The 15 recipients of the Vatican II Award for Distinguished
Service were chosen because they exemplify the Second
Vatican Councils vision of laity, sisters and priests working
together to make unique contributions to the mission of Christ.
USCMA New Staff Member
Sr. Marie Stelmach, OP, began ministry
with USCMA in October as Associate
Director of Operations. Sr. Marie comes
to us with the heart of a missionary, having
served in Bolivia and the Caribbean. Most
recently, she served in prison ministry with the Paulist Fathers
and as staff chaplain with the federal government. Sr. Marie
spent many years in education and in catechesis both in
parishes and on the diocesan level. She is a graduate of
Dominican University in River Forest, IL, of Newark
Archdiocesan Seminary in NJ and of Seton Hall University.
We welcome Sr. Marie who is originally from Baltimore, MD.
She has a penchant for countries and cultures and enjoys
listening to folk music from around the world, cooking a
variety of ethnic dishes, and studying customs and art
expressions from around the globe.
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A Missionary Response to U.S. Military Action Against Terrorism Hacia El CAM-2/

Continued from Page 1 Towards CAM-3

F rom this missionary perspective we are compelled to express our grave

concern over what is happening as a result of our nations choice to
employ military approaches to combating the terrorism which did unspeakable T he document resulting from the
Synod of the Americas (1997),
harm in New York, Washington, DC, and indeed across our country on Ecclesia En American, challenged the
September 11. Though the stated purpose of the bombing is to seek out Church in North, Central and South
terrorists and those aligned with the terrorists, lives of innocent Afghan American to work more closely
citizens are being placed in mortal peril. The placing of innocent Afghan lives together.
in jeopardy is not a just solution to the loss of innocent American lives on that
For mission, what has been known as
infamous day. Consistent with our Churchs pro-life conviction, we deeply
the Congress for Mission for Latin
respect the lives of people half way around the world who are perishing daily
American (COMLA), is evolving into
under the current American bombardment.
the American Missionary Congress
In addition, our concern extends to (CAM), meeting every 4 years.
the thousands of refugees resulting Catholic Social Teaching places
increased emphasis on solidarity In 1999, CAM-1 was held in Paraa,
from our bombing and their dreadful
with the people who suffer. Argentina. Over 30 representatives
plight in Afghanistan as the attacks
from the United States attended. The
continue. Winter draws on and relief
Plans for CAM-2, 2003, are underway.
organizations find themselves increasingly unable to help the refugees.
A second planning session took place
Caritas in Afghanistan has estimated that between 5.5 and 7.5 million people
in Guatemala City from November 19-
are at risk and in dire need of food. The relief workers, who for weeks now
23. USCMA was pleased to receive an
have pleaded with the United States to cease the bombing, are themselves
invitation from the coordinating
missioners and we find ourselves most sensitive to their anguish over the
commission.
plight of the refugees.
Kevin Day, USCMAs associate
Catholic Social Teaching, as articulated in the last three decades principally
director, and Rev. Jack Moynahan,
by Pope John Paul II, places increased emphasis on solidarity with those who
MM, represented USCMA. Rev.
suffer. The Pope has followed his own teaching with regard to this war
Raymond Kirk attended as the official
against terrorism, calling for other means besides military actions to bring
representative of the Pontifical Mission
terrorists to justice.
Societies in the U.S. Mr. Richard
Bureson from the Diocese of San
We look for moral
fortitude from our A s recently as his midday prayer on November 3,
the Holy Father issued a cry from the heart, as he
entrusted Afghanistan to the maternal protection of the
Diego Mission Office accompanied Fr.
Raymond.
Church leaders.
Most Holy Virgin: May Mary, Queen of Peace, help The week was filled with prayer,
all to lay down their arms and to finally begin resolutely on the path toward a listening to stories of success and
just and lasting peace. Similarly, Archbishop Renato Martino, the Vaticans concern told by our brothers and sisters
permanent observer at the United Nations, spoke to the Plenary Council of of their missionary activities,
that organization: Reprisals, which strike indiscriminately at the innocent, presentations, testimonies, panels
continue the spiral of violence and are illusory solutions that prevent the moral focusing on the affluence of religious
isolation of the terrorists. In all such statements, John Paul II and the Vatican sects, immigration policies, the
have exhibited consistent and courageous leadership. influence of mass communications,
ecumenism, globalizations and culture.
We look now for similar examples of moral Time was also set aside for small group
fortitude from our Church leaders as they call discussion centering around specific
the Catholic faithful and all Americans to themes related to the family and local
respect life. The need for dialogue and parish.
diplomacy seems to be ever more urgent.
Statement from the All the delegates stayed with local
United States Catholic Mission Association Medical Mission Sister Pauline families and participated in evening
November 8, 2001 Sadiq greets Pakistan mother programs in their respective parishes.
and child. Continued on Page 4

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Bethlehem University Survives the Bombardment

A Message from Brother Vincent Malham, FSC

A fter six long days and nights of heavy Israeli

bombardment, we at Bethlehem University pleaded
for international intervention to help spare our Vatican-
sponsored Palestinian university from further shelling of
our campus.
Considering the heavy bombardment to which we were
subjected, we are extremely fortunate that no one at the
university was killed or injured. We are deeply
saddened at deaths in the immediate families of 4
employees.

The many precautionary attempts which were taken to

try and protect the university from the heavy exchange
of gunfire around itincluding daily appeals to local,
national, consular and ecclesial authorities, as well as the
strengthening security measures and the flying of the
Vatican flagdid not, unfortunately, protect the
university from the shelling.

Over the period of nearly a week, every building on

campus had been hit by gunfire, with evidence of at least
99 high-explosive shrapnel grenade hits and hundreds of
bullets. Approximately 145 windows were broken,
including 50 in the soon-to-be-completed academic
building. The residence of the De La Salle Christian
Brothers (among whom are 8 Americans, 3 British and
one Palestinian) has been pummeled by at least 110
bullets, including the chapel of the Brothers and many
bedrooms.
Serious damage was incurred in the midwifery
laboratory, at the water storage tanks and in various parts
of the historic Bethlehem Hall. With the destruction of
the telephone wires, the university lost means to
communications for several days.
Each additional day that Israeli tanks and soldiers
remained in Bethlehem, determined Palestinian
resistance to the aggressive occupation continued and
thousands of lives of innocent people were endangered.
Brother Vincent is President-Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University. An unedited version of his message with additional
photographs may be found on website: www.bethlehem.edu
Funeral Procession of Families and Friends of Victims
Attacks on other Christian institutions and holy sites and
public places, such as Holy Family Maternity Hospital,
St. Josephs School, and the Ayda and Azza Refugee
Camps, the Hodali and Qaraa buildings, and the
Paradise Hotel, wreaked incalculable damage, physical
and psychological, to the city of Christs birth.
W e want an end to this escalating force. We support
the immediate withdrawal of Israels military from
all Palestinian territories. Israel owes reparation for all
the damage done to the university and elsewhere. It is
imperative that those responsible for inhumane attacks
on innocent people be accountable and brought to
justice. We unite with all around the world, praying for
a just peace.

Hacia El CAM-2/Towards CAM-2

An expression of gratitude is extended to the
Guatemalan host families and to Fr. Antonio Bernasconi,
Coordinator of CAM-2, for his invitation. USCMA
looks forward to continued collaboration in the planning
for and celebration of CAM-2. Together, let us pray, as
did the participants in Guatemala, Lord, to our ears
come your words that are a pledge: Church in
America, your life is mission!
For more information, check website: www.cam2guatemala.org
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Christian Dialogue with Islam: Missioners Charism

The Thin and Thick of Inter-religious Dialogue
Joseph Donders, M.Afr.
Dialogue is no luxury; peace depends on it. The question most simply put is: How shall we live our lives together?

Y ears ago Pierre Teillard de Chardin retold a story we find in Genesis. According to him, Homo Sapiensthe kind of
human beings we areoriginated somewhere in East Africa and swarmed from there all over the world, as the
seventy or seventy-two grandsons of Noah did when he asked them to move out of his homestead. Without realizing that
they were walking on a globe, they walked further and further away from each other, passed the equator and met again. It
is that meeting we call in our day and age globalization.
Each communityChristian and Muslim, Jewish and Hindu, and all the othershad its own history, its own unique
religion, and its own perspective on the shape and future of the world. Nevertheless, while now living in different
worlds, these communities all live in the same world with a future that has yet to be determined.
Those separate histories find their full meaning only if seen in the perspective of Gods healing with the whole of Gods
people. Gods mission takes place all over the world. And, to discern the focus and shape of Gods mission, dialogue is
essential. A dialogue based on this insight, in fact, participates in Gods mission. It will respect how the Spirit is at work
from within the other, just as the Spirit is at work from within myself.

We would not be fair either to ourselves or to the other if we would not mention Jesus.

This dialogue is not a discussion or a debate. There will be neither winners nor losers; though there might be conversions.
There will be a mutual enrichment, an approach to God as never before experienced. If to be human is to live in
community, then to alienate ourselves form community, in monologue, is to cut ourselves from our own humanity
(Lochhead 79). Inter-religious dialogue is an imperative!
Dialogue is not only a question of listening. There is also the aspect of speaking, of witnessing. We would not be fair
either to ourselves or to the other if we would not mention Jesus.
We Christians have to make it clear to ourselves and to others that what we do is because we discovered in Jesus the
reason for our dialogical approach.
Witness is not so much a technique to convince as an opportunity to open ourselves to the other on the reality of God in
our lives. It is not so much a question of conversion but one of convergence progressing together towards a full
understanding of what it means to be the one family of God.
When at Vatican II the council fathers attempted to heal the Christian disunity, a shift took place from the model of a
return to obedience to the Catholic Church to that of cooperation which sees the churches as communities where
Christ and Gods Spirit are present.
As Douglas Sturm noted in his article Crossing the Boundaries: On the Idea of Inter-religious Dialogue and the Political
Question, inter-religious dialogue should be much more than about bringing members of religious communities into
discussion with each other. He calls that a thin version of the idea. In its thick version the idea of inter-religious
dialogue bears its own philosophical understanding and displays its implications for broader life of humankind (Sturm
19).
We have still lots to talk about! And that would only be a beginning!

References
Lochhead, David. The Dialogue Imperative: A Christian Reference on Interfaith Encounter. Maryknoll: Orbis Books, 1988.
Sturm, David. Crossing the Boundaries: On the Idea of Inter-religious Dialogue and the Political Question. Journal of Ecumenical Studies 30
(Winter, 1993): 119.

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Visiting Preacher Ignites Parishioners Hello from The Catholic

Catholics re-charged by 3-day revival Volunteers in Florida

C lapping their hands, stomping their feet and praising the Lord with
unbridled joy, the worshippers danced in the aisle, shouted Amen! and
raised their hands toward the heavens.
My name is Gail Goretsky. Throughout
college as an architecture student, I felt
compelled to assist others who had
difficulty presenting their ideas. A
No, this wasnt a scene from an old-fashioned Baptist revival. Far from it. friend had to do twice the work others
For the past three days, parishioners of St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church did because of his disability. During his
in Milwaukee have been catapulted out of a more subdued preaching style reviews I prayed that he would make it
into one led completely by the Holy Spirit. through the comments and criticisms.
Helping my students to succeed was as
And they were given permission to do so. important to me as my own success.
Yall can get happy. The hats can go off. This is a revival! shouted Divine After 5 years in design-related positions,
Word Missionary Father Chester Smith, who travels the country delivering I sought something more. I discovered
riveting sermons to thousands in a no-holds-barred approach to the Gospel. The Catholic Volunteers in Florida
(CVF). Thirteen of us volunteers are
Yall are coming to here thinking this is going to be a dead pity party. It
participating in service programs in
doesnt matter if youre Baptist, Catholic or Muslim. What matters is that you
Florida. Some offer counseling and
are a child of God. Its time to let go and let God, instructed Smith, pastor of
assistance through charitable
St. Ritas Church in Indianapolis. Its a J-thang tonight! Were having a
organizations, while others participate in
party for Jesus!
Its time to let go and let God. residential programs modeled on early
So they did. Were having a party for Jesus! Christian communities. We each have a
story; though we share a common vision
Smith who leads the national Black Clergy Caucus, has been heading non- and are part of a larger community.
traditional revivals at Catholic churches nationwide practically since he was
ordained 13 years ago. If you are interested in pursuing mission
activity, I found CVF to be a good place
Smiths roots are in the far south side of Chicago, where he and his twin to start. It is supported by both the
brother, Charles, who entered the priesthood with him, were encouraged by Church and the community-at-large and
their parish priest, who was white, to make a difference in their community. is directed by seasoned volunteers who
provide excellent leadership and
Through his ministry he would tell us that we needed more Malcolm Xs and understanding. Elder care, collaborative
Martin Luther Kings, Smith said with passion. We believed by becoming programs with Haiti and the Dominican
priests we could not only change the world, we could change the community. Republic, farm workers assistance,
They believed it. Smith said he tries to reach the youth on their level. working with at-risk youth and with the
physically and mentally challenged, are
At Saturday nights revival, catering to the youth, he told them: Im not but some of the possibilities.
saying dont listen to rap music, but when you hear the lyrics telling you to
demean womenand you demean womentheres a problem. You have to AmeriCorps Educational Awards, which
understand that you come from God. Its God thats with you when you go all volunteers are eligible for following
out these doors. Puffys not there. their year of service, are distributed by
The Catholic Network Volunteers
Smiths revival drew parishioners from other congregations. Hes a very Service.
experienced preacher man, said Anthony Linn, a visiting parishioner from
St. Roberts Catholic Church in Shorewood, on Sunday, the revivals final My interest in faith, culture and justice
day. is supported by the freedoms that come
with participating is a faith-based, non-
Hes telling people to get their house in order long and strong. Its a Chicago profit organization.
way. He sounds like Jesse Jackson. Its Chicago preachingblack style
and I think its great. Interested? Contact:
Catholic Volunteers in Florida, Box 536476
Excerpts of Article Written by Felicia Thomas-Lynn of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Orlando, FL 32853-6476
October 27, 2001. 2001 Journal Sentinal Inc., Reproduced with permission Website: www.cvif.org

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Maryknoll Mission Institute Mission Cooperation Program:

2002 Programs Promoting Mission Activity and Global Solidarity

O
Mar.11-15 Christian Mission: What nce again in 2001, USCMA was invited to participate in mission
Can We Learn from
cooperation programs in 8 dioceses around the country. Through
Wisdom Traditions?
Marlene de Nardo, M.A. the preaching of generous volunteers, USCMA is able to continue its
goal of promoting mission and global solidarity. Offerings received
Apr. 16-18 Call of the Spirit: through the mission cooperation program is a vital 15% of our operating
Conversations with budget.
Miriam Therese Winter, MMS
May 12-17 Life-Givers & Lovers: Mission preachers share their worldwide love for mission and missionary
Humnan Intimacy and the activity. Each one returns with stories of hospitality, interest, and
Spirituality of Relationships support. Rev. Michael Flaska pastors Sacred Heart Parish in northeast
Fran Ferder, FSPA & Colorado. Among electric generating windmills, stock yards, antelope
Fr. John Heagle and missile silos, he with staff and volunteers reach out to three parishes,
May 21-24 Spiritual Wisdom of the a prison, a school and a nursing home. One missioner meeting another!
Gospels
Kevin Day and Sr. Janet Korn visited All Saints Parish, a congregation
Jack Shea, Ph.D.
under the leadership of Sr. Joan Cawley, in Corning-Painted Post, NY.
June 2-7 Spirituality of Religious The welcome of the community was a witness to its mission statement,
Life: Refocusing the Vision to accomplish Christs work within our community and beyond.
Barbara Fiand, SNDdeN
June 9-14 The Learning Community USCMA is most grateful to all parishioners and staff and to each
in Mission: Shared Vision mission preacher for sharing their hospitality and stewardship.
& Team Learning
J. Alvarez, Ed.D. &
2001 Mission Cooperation Participants
N. Conway, CSJ
(Arch) Diocese Church(es) Preacher(s)
June 16-21 Mission in a World of Los Angeles St. Cyril of Jerusalem Rev. A. Biancalana
Conflict: Reconciliation, St. Brendan Rev. Charles ORourke
Forgiveness & St. Basil Rev. Al Utzig
Peacemaking
Robert Schreiter, CPPS Denver St.Pius Bill Kelly
June 23-28 A Spirituality of Return: St. Anthony Kevin Day
Practical Disciplines for
Portland, ME Sacred Heart Rev. Bob Regan
Our Many Home-
Comings Monica V.
Rochester St. Theresa, St. Januarius, Srs. Rosemary Hayes
Vandergrift, Ph.D. and St. Michael and Margaret Rogers
July 21-26 The Human Spirit & St. Casimir/St. Charles Sr. Margaret Rogers
The Holy Spirit in Film Borromeo
Larry Lewis, MM All Saints Sr. Janet Korn
and Kevin Day
Oct. 14-18 Land, Peace & Social
Justice: Old Testament Beaumont St. Francis of Assisi Rev. Joe Nangle
Perspectives on St. Mary Rev. Jack Whitley
Problems Ancient &
Modern Christopher San Jose St. Catherine of Revs. Samuel Bellino
Wright, Ph.D. Alexandria and Jeff LaBelle
For Further Information Contact:
Rogers Building #529 Chicago St. Hubert Rev. Neal Kaminski
Maryknoll, NY 10545-0311 Divine Infant Rev. Rocco Puopolo
Phone: (914) 941-7575 ext. 5671
E-Mail: missinst@mksisters.org Milwaukee Sacred Heart Sr. Rosanne Rustemeyer
St. Rita Mary Jo Runnoe
Appl. Forms & Prog. Descrip. are
St. Mary Help of Sr. Demetria Smith
available on website:
Christians
www.maryknoll.org/ St. Mary Cheryl Mueller
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National Migration Week 19th National Catholic China Conference

January 6-12, 2002
Model Project Grants
This program provides an incentive to
dioceses, parishes, schools, and other
Catholic organizations to develop projects
that can serve as models for others seeking
to create welcoming communities for
refugees, immigrants, migrants, and others
on the move.
The grants provide seed money to Catholic
groups with innovative ideas for grassroots
service, education, advocacy, and communication
projects that are designed to welcome newcomers and
raise awareness of their plight.
For eligibility and applications, contact:
National Migration Week Model Grants Program
USCCB/Migration and Refugee Services
3211 Fourth St., NE
Washington, DC 20017-1194
Phone: 202 541 3385 Fax: 2202 722 8805
Website: <http://www.usccb.org/mrs/nmw.htm>
Click on Model Projects Application
April 12-14, 2002
Divine Word International, Techny, Illinois
Spiritual Growth and Social Change in
China Today
Keynote Speakers:
Most Rev. John TONG Han
Auxiliary Bishop of the Hong Kong Diocese
Director of Holy Spirit Center for Research
& Study: China Catholic Church
Rev. Robert J. Schreiter, CPPS
Catholic Theological Union, Chicago
Internationally Renowned Author/Lecturer on
Globalizations Challenge to
Cultures & Religions
Respondents, Panelists, Workshops, Book Sale,
Chinese Cultural Celebration and Eucharist with
Celebrant, Most Rev. Gerald Kicanas (Chicago)
For further information, contact:
USCCB, Seton Hall University,
South Orange, NJ 07079-268

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