Catholic groups press bishops on justice ahead of bicentennial
Washington reports note that over 80 participants from 50 Catholic organizations questioned bishops’ commitment to thoroughly investigate injustice during the bicentennial consultation in Detroit. Other items record Pope Paul VI gifts from Bishop McCarthy, prayer in schools bill proposals, Chilean church expulsion, UK union boycotts of California produce, and San Diego diocese finances showing a $109,691 surplus.
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World Synod of Bishops Opens Under Pope Paul
More than 200 bishops gathered in Vatican City at Pope Paul the fourth world Synod of Bishops since 1965 to discuss spreading Christ’s message worldwide. The assembly, expected to last a month, marks a continuing effort since Vatican II to carry religious outreach globally. In New York, President Ford opened the 29th UN General Assembly pledging long term food aid and increased U S agricultural assistance to other nations.
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Pope Paul
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N.Y
Gerald Ford
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Commentary on Amos and Luke on moral duties for the faithful
Father Eugene Mary Gosessons on Sundays readings for September 29 1974 links Amos critique of wealth with Jesus parable of Dives and Lazarus. It stresses moral focus on neighbor welfare and the need for faith that manifests in life and justice before Christ.
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Jesuit Father O'Rourke Appeals Dismissal To Vatican
Father Joseph O'Rourke appeals his dismissal from the Society of Jesus to the Vatican Congregation for Religious after performing a baptism in Marlboro Massachusetts against his superior's directive.
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Joseph O’rourke
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Congregation For Religious
Father O’rourke
Marlboro
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