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PAGE 2 THE CATHOLIC WEEK AUGUST 31, 2018 The Catholic Week AUGUST 31, 2018 Volume 84, Number 18 Official Publication of the Archdiocese of Mobile Published since 1934 The Catholic Week (USPS 094-660) is published bi-weekly by the Archdiocese of Mobile 356 Government Street Mobile, AL 36602 Periodical Postage Paid at Mobile, Alabama —POSTMASTER— Send address changes to: The Catholic Week, PO Box 349, Mobile, AL 36601 Mobile P.S. Form 3541-N —PUBLISHER— Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi —EDITOR— Robert W. Herbst 251-434-1544 rherbst@mobarch.org —PRODUCTION— Pamela C. Wheeler 251-434-1545 tcw@mobarch.org —ADVERTISING— Mary Ann Stevens 251-434-1543 mstevens@mobarch.org —OFFICE HOURS— 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday —PHONE NUMBERS— 251-432-3529 FAX: 251-434-1547 —OFFICE ADDRESS— 356 Government Street Mobile, Alabama —MAILING ADDRESS— PO Box 349 • Mobile AL 36601 —WEBSITE— thecatholicweek.com —ONLINE EDITION— www.mobarch.org —SUBSCRIPTIONS— Laura C. 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DEADLINES for SEPTEMBER 14 News copy and photos: SEPTEMBER 4 NOON Advertising Camera-ready Ads: SEPTEMBER 4, NOON DAILY READINGS SEPTEMBER 2 - SEPTEMBER 15 Sun., September 2 Dt 4:1-2, 6-8 Ps 15:2-3, 3-4, 4-5 Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27 Mk 7:1-8-14-15, 21-13 Mon., September 3 1Cor 2:1-5 Ps 119:97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102 Lk 4:16-30 Tue., September 4 1 Cor 2:10b-16 Ps 145:8-9, 10-11, 12- 13ab, 13cd-14 Lk 4:31-37 Wed., September 5 1 Cor 3:1-9 Ps 33:12-13, 14-15, 20-21 Lk 4:38-44 Thurs., September 6 1 Cor 3:18-23 Ps 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 Lk 5:1-11 Fri., September 7 1Cor 4:1-5 Ps 37:3-4, 5-6, 27-28, 39-40 Lk 5:33-39 Sat., September 8 Mi 5:1-4a Ps 13:6ab, 6c Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 or 1:18-23 Sun., September 9 Is 35:4-7a Ps 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10 Jas 2:1-5 Mk 7:31-37 Mon., September 10 1 Cor 5:1-8 Ps 5:5-6, 7, 12 Lk 6:6-11 Tue., September 11 1 Cor6:1-11 Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b Lk 6:12-19 Wed., September 12 1 Cor 7:25-31 Ps 45:11-12, 14-15, 16-17 Lk 6:20-26 Thurs., September 13 1 Cor 8:1b-7, 11-13 Ps 139:1b-3, 13-14ab, 23-24 Lk 6:27-38 Fri., September 14 Nm 21:4b-9 Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-35, 36- 37, 38 Phil 2:6-11 Jn 3:13-17 Sat., September 15 1 Cor 10:14-22 Ps 116:12-13, 17-18 Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Our Lady of Sorrows September 15 WJTC-Mobile/Pensacola/ Ft. Walton/Wiregrass 11 am Sundays PROGRAM SCHEDULE www.catholicinamerica.com Check local listings September 2: Why Marriage Matters September 9: Mary, The Mother of Jesus / Miracles: Signs of God’s Power September 16: Purpose of Military Chaplains / Faith and Freedom “In communion with the Holy Father, I join the Executive Committee of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in taking upon our- selves his exhortation, ‘this open wound (of abuse) challenges us to be firm and decisive in the pursuit of truth and justice.’ “On August 1st, I promised that USCCB would exercise the full extent of its authority, and would advocate before those with greater authority, to pursue the many questions surround- ing Archbishop McCarrick. On August 16th, I called for an Apostolic Visitation, working in concert with a national lay commission granted indepen- dent authority, to seek the truth. Yesterday, I convened our Ex- ecutive Committee once again, and it reaffirmed the call for a prompt and thorough examina- tion into how the grave moral failings of a brother bishop could have been tolerated for so long and proven no impediment to his advancement. “The recent letter of Arch- bishop Carlo Maria Viganò brings particular focus and ur- gency to this examination. The questions raised deserve answers that are conclusive and based on evidence. Without those answers, innocent men may be tainted by false accusation and the guilty may be left to repeat sins of the past. “I am eager for an audience with the Holy Father to earn his support for our plan of ac- tion. That plan includes more detailed proposals to: seek out these answers, make reporting of abuse and misconduct by bishops easier, and improve procedures for resolving complaints against bishops. Inspired by his recent letter to the people of God, and his motu proprio of two years ago, As a Loving Mother, I am confi- dent Pope Francis shares our de- sire for greater effectiveness and transparency in the matter of dis- ciplining bishops. We renew our fraternal affection for the Holy Father in these difficult days. “To the survivors of abuse and the families who have lost a loved one to abuse, I am sorry. You are no longer alone. Since 2002, hundreds of professionally trained staff across the coun- try have been working with the Church to support survivors and prevent future abuse. Nation- wide, the Church has a zero- tolerance policy toward priests and deacons who abuse, safe en- vironment training, background checks for those working around children, victim assistance coor- dinators, prompt reporting to civil authorities, and lay review boards in dioceses. “In other ways, we have failed you. This is especially true for adults being sexually harassed by those in positions of power, and for any abuse or harassment perpetrated by a bishop. We will do better. The more she is buf- feted by storms, the more I am reminded that the Church’s firm foundation is Jesus Christ. The failures of men cannot diminish the light of the Gospel. Lord, by the help of your mercy, show us the way to salvation.” USCCB Cardinal Daniel DiNardo statement President of U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops renews commitment for greater effectiveness and transparency in disciplining bishops Children and Adolescent Protection Program Training throughout the archdiocese is offered monthly for personnel and volunteers in the Mobile District and the Baldwin/ Escambia and Montgomery Deaneries. Teacher/catechist certification curriculum will be taught at August and September sessions. For information or to report suspected abuse contact the Office of Child Protection at 251-434-1559 or childprotection@mobarch.org The Archdiocesan Child Protection Policy can be found in the “Supplemental Material” section of the Children and Adolescents Protection Program page of the mobarch.org website CHILD PROTECTION OFFICE — Education/Training Schedules Baldwin/Escambia Deanery St. Lawrence Parish—7 p.m. ( 2 nd Tuesday of most months) September 11, October 9, November 13, December 11, January 8, 2019 Mobile Deanery St. Dominic Parish—7 p.m. ( 4 th Wednesday of most months) September 26, October 24 November 28, December 12, January 23, 2019 Montgomery Deanery Montgomery Catholic High—6:30 p.m. ( 4 th Wednesday of most months) September 26, October 24 November 28, December 12 (no training) Dothan Deanery Training sessions are conducted on an “as needed” basis. Contact your pastor in the Dothan area for more information.