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PAGE 2 THE CATHOLIC WEEK SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 The Catholic Week SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 Volume 84, Number 15 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. Ball 251-434-1535 lball@mobarch.org $22 out-of-parish, and $24 out-of- state. Address all subscription cor- respondence to The Catholic Week , PO Box 349, Mobile AL 36601. When changing address, renewing or inquiring about a subscription, customer should include a recent address label with old address and new address and allow four weeks for address change to take effect. DEADLINES for OCTOBER 12 News copy and photos: OCTOBER 2, NOON Advertising Camera-ready Ads: OCTOBER 2, NOON WJTC-Mobile/Pensacola/Ft. Walton/Wiregrass 11 am Sundays PROGRAM SCHEDULE www.catholicinamerica.com Check local listings September 30 .......................................................Recognizing God’s Voice / .............................................................................. A Doctor’s Perspective on Life October 7 ......The Story of the Bible / The Good News About Angels October 14 ........................................Spiritual Component of Leadership / ............................................................................... Military Chaplains in Combat DAILY READINGS SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 6 Sun., September 30 Nm 11:25-29 Ps 19:8, 10, 12-13, 14 Has 5:1-6 Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 Mon., October 1 Jb1:6-22 Ps 17:1bcd, 2-3, 6-7 Mk 10:45 Lk 9:46-50 Tue., October 2 Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23 Ps 88:2-3, 4-5, 6, 7-8 Mt 18:1-5, 10 Wed., October 3 Jb 9:1-12, 14-16 Ps 88:10bc-11, 12-13, 14-15 Lk 9:57-62 Thurs., October 4 Jb 19:21-27 Ps 27:7-8a, 8b-9abc, 13-14 Lk 10:1-12 Fri., October 5 Jb38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5 Ps 139:1-3, 7-8, 9-10, 13-14ab Lk 10:13-16 Sat., October 6 Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17 Ps 119:66, 71, 75, 91, 125, 130 Lk 10:17-24 Sun., October 7 Gn 2:18-24 Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 Heb 2:9-11 Mk 10:2-16 Mon., October 8 Gal 1:6-12 Ps 111:1b-2, 7-8, 9 and 10c Lk 10:25-37 Tue., October 9 Gal 1:13-24 Ps 139:1b-3, 13-14ab, 14c-15 Lk 10:38-42 Wed.,October 10 Gal 2:1-2, 7-14 Ps 117:1bc, 2 Lk 11:1-4 Thurs., October 11 Gal 3:1-5 Lk 1:69-70, 71-72, 73-75 Lk 11:5-13 Fri., October 12 Gal 3:7-14 Ps 111:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6 Lk 11:15-26 Sat., October 13 Gal 3:22-29 Ps 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 Lk 11:27-28 OCTOBER 7 - OCTOBER 13 Feast of the Guardian Angels October 2 Archdiocesan Clergy Deceased in October 1 Rev. John J. Raleigh .......................... 1961 Rev. Msgr. Cordell J. Lang............... 2001 2 Rev. Msgr. Francis C. Murphy .......... 2017 4 Rev. Msgr. David O. Tellier............... 1993 Rev. George Lester ............................ 1916 6 Rev. Msgr. C.T. O’Callaghan............. 1911 11 Rev. George N. Moeller..................... 1944 Rev. Thomas John Blyth.................... 1964 12 Rev. Joseph M. Sheridan ................... 1945 Rev. David Trosch ............................. 2012 18 Rev. Michael Barry Desmond .......... 2007 21 Right Rev. Edward Patrick Allen....... 1926 Rev. Msgr. Patrick F. Foy .................. 1990 22 Rev. Harold Purcell............................ 1952 23 Rev. Peter Mauvernay........................ 1839 Rev. Desmond Regan ........................ 2014 24 Rev. Joseph E. McDermott................ 1933 Rev. James Malone............................ 1936 26 Rev. Joseph Ganem............................ 1924 29 Rev. Thomas P. Cassidy..................... 1915 30 Rev. E.M. Shea .................................. 1915 DEADLINES for OCTOBER 12, 2018 Edition of The Catholic Week News copy and photos: OCTOBER 2, NOON Advertising Camera-ready Ads: OCTOBER 2, NOON Editor’s note: Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi is a member of the USCCB Administrative Com- mittee  WASHINGTON--The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bish- ops’ (USCCB) Administrative Committee has issued the fol- lowing statement today in re- sponse to the recent sex abuse scandals. In the statement, the bishops say they pledge to “heal and protect with every bit of the strength God provides us.” TURNING TO THE LORD: “When each of us was or- dained as a bishop, we were told: ‘Keep watch over the whole flock in which the Holy Spirit has appointed you to shepherd the Church of God.’ We, the Administrative Committee of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, assembled (recently) in Wash- ington at this time of shame and sorrow. Some bishops, by their actions or their failures to act, have caused great harm to both individuals and the Church as a whole. They have used their au- thority and power to manipulate and sexually abuse others. They have allowed the fear of scandal to replace genuine concern and care for those who have been victimized by abusers. For this, we again ask forgiveness from both the Lord and those who have been harmed. Turning to the Lord for strength, we must and will do better. The Administrative Com- mittee took the following ac- tions within its authority: 1. Approved the establish- ment of a third-party reporting system that will receive confi- dentially, by phone and online, complaints of sexual abuse of minors by a bishop and sexual harassment of or sexual mis- conduct with adults by a bishop and will direct those complaints to the appropriate ecclesiastical authority and, as required by ap- plicable law, to civil authorities. 2. Instructed the USCCB Committee on Canonical Af- fairs and Church Governance to develop proposals for poli- cies addressing restrictions on bishops who were removed or resigned because of allegations of sexual abuse of minors or sex- ual harassment of or misconduct with adults, including seminar- ians and priests. 3. Initiated the process of developing a Code of Conduct for bishops regarding the sexual abuse of a minor; sexual harass- ment of or sexual misconduct with an adult; or negligence in the exercise of his office related to such cases. 4. Supported a full investiga- tion into the situation surround- ing Archbishop McCarrick, in- cluding his alleged assaults on minors, priests, and seminarians, as well any responses made to those allegations. Such an inves- tigation should rely upon lay ex- perts in relevant fields, such as law enforcement and social services. This is only a beginning. Consultation with a broad range of concerned parents, experts, and other laity along with clergy and religious will yield addi- tional, specific measures to be taken to repair the scandal and restore justice. We humbly wel- come and are grateful for the as- sistance of the whole people of God in holding us accountable. As these initiatives get un- derway, the Administrative Committee invites each of our brother bishops to join us in acts of prayer and penance. This is a time of deep examination of conscience for each bishop. We cannot content ourselves that our response to sexual assault within the Church has been sufficient. Scripture must be our guide forward, “be doers of the word and not hearers only” ( James 1:22). In all of this, we do not want anyone – ourselves included – to lose sight of those who have suffered from those who have acted or failed to act as the Gos- pel demanded. For survivors of sexual abuse, these days may re- open deep wounds. Support is available from the Church and within the community. Victims Assistance Coordinators are available in every diocese to help you find resources.We are grate- ful to hundreds of dedicated people who, since the adoption of the 2002 Charter for the Pro- tection of Children and Young People, have been working with the Church to support survivors and prevent future abuse. To anyone who has been abused, never hesitate to also contact local law enforcement. If you don’t feel comfortable for any reason with the Church providing help, your diocese can connect you with appropriate community services.With com- passion and without judgement, the bishops of the United States pledge to heal and protect with every bit of the strength God provides us. Acting in communion with the Holy Father, with whom we once again renew our love, obe- dience, and loyalty, we make our own the prayer of Pope Francis in his August 20 letter to the people of God, “May the Holy Spirit grant us the grace of con- version and the interior anoint- ing needed to express before these crimes of abuse our com- punction and our resolve coura- geously to combat them.” USCCB ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE Statement on sex abuse scandals USCCB Administrative Committee releases actions to be taken within its authority