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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1976

Page

6

Having to Go to Court Hardest Part for Quinlans

Joe and Julia Quinlan, parents of Karen Ann Quinlan, describe the hardest moment in their battle to remove Karen Ann from a respirator. They recall separate timelines toward the decision and the struggle to reconcile faith, hope, and medical reality as they faced court intervention and the moral weight of ending life support.

Quinlans New York Joe Julia Quinlan Karen Ann New Jersey Supreme Court September McCall McCall Mrs. Quinlan

Family speaks on turning off Karen Ann Quinlan respirator

Joe Quinlan and relatives recount their grief and ethical concerns as Karen Ann Quinlan’s respirator is turned off at a nursing home. They describe disbelief, the struggle to accept her condition, and reliance on medical staff for a humane passing.

Karen Ann Joe Quinlan Tom Trapasso Joe Julie Karen

Catholics Name 1st Woman Preacher

Sister Kathleen Cannon, a 34 year old Roman Catholic nun and chaplain at Albertus Magnus College, was named the church’s first woman preacher by Archbishop John F. Whealon. She underwent theology background checks and a lay board review before the appointment. She has served since 1960s and preached first sermon at a World Day of Prayer for Christian Unity in West Hartford.

Sheila McCarthy Associated Press Columbus, Ohio Kathleen Cannon John F. Whealon Kathleen Albertus Magnus College New Haven Conn Columbus Ohio Dominican College Whealon West Hartford John Whealon Hartford Nadolny Archdiocese Albertus Magnus Litchfield

Thought of Having Vasectomy Scares Him

Dear Abby column offers views on male sterilization fears, with advice to consider surgical female sterilization options and to discuss options with a doctor. The letter set includes multiple reader questions about marriage, age gaps, and medical care.

Abby Howie

Whealon Erred In Granting Sister Preaching Faculties

Hartford archbishop John F. Whealon faced claims of error after granting Sister Kathleen Cannon the right to preach, a move a Hartford diocese spokesman said lacked proper authority. The Vatican is examining whether others beside priests and deacons can receive preaching faculties. Sister Kathleen awaits a meeting with Whealon.

Hartford Conn John F. Whealon Kathleen Cannon Edmund Nadolny Vatican New Haven Register Whealon National Conference of Catholic Bishops Nadolny Kathleen

Gallipolis swing club marks fourth anniversary dance

The French City Swingers Square Dance Club of Gallipolis holds its fourth anniversary celebration at Clay Elementary School from 8 to 11 p.m. with caller Bill Gene Evans leading western square dancing. Prizes refreshments and door prizes welcome Athens square dancers as they join Phyllis Mason public ity chairperson in the event.

Swingers Square Gallipolis Clay Elementary Route 7 Bill Gene Evans Athens Square Phyllis Mason

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