CNW 06/08/03



catholicnewworld.com Archive 2003
catholicnewworld.com Archive 2003

		The Catholic New World June 8, 2003 St. Edmund, founded in 1907, was Oak Park’s first Catholic parish. The present 14th century English Gothic edifice, designed by architect Henry Schlacks, was dedicated in 1910. It is a “must see” church. Parish Pride>> Departments Cardinal George News & Updates Church Clips Obituaries Parish Pride Observations Interview Classified Ads TV & Radio Contact us Feedback Print edition: Subscribe or renew Advertise! - connect with Catholic readers in print and Internet editions of the Catholic New World and our other publications CATÓLICO: Periódico oficial en Español de la Arquidiócesis de Chicago Catholic Web sites New World Publications Archdiocesan Directory Clerical Sexual Misconduct Policies & Procedures Archive Subscribe or renew: Call the Catholic New World at (312) 655-7771 for new subscriptions or renewals Archdiocesan experts in the Code of Canon Law explain how - and why - church law developed and how it functions. Read more> Site updated: Sat, Jun 21, 2003

In this issue: Bishop Francis Kane: ‘As a pastor, you can speak about all those aspects of the Church. As a bishop, you bring that larger reality into the very life of a parish.’ Observations- by Tom Sheridan: Hey, wanna bet?: I have a confession to make. Better call it an “admission.” Confession sounds like sin. And this isn’t. The Interview: Italian professor Mario Palmaro brings together the Deity and deduction in “Supernatural, Dear Watson: Sherlock Holmes and the Case of God.”	Issue of June 8, 2003 Evangelization: Setting the world on fire For Ruth Krol, a parishioner at St. Columba Church, becoming an “evangelizer” was a challenge and an almost otherworldly experience. But, in the end, it’s one she wouldn’t trade for anything. “It started as little sparks and now it’s blazing,” said Krol about her year-long journey learning to evangelize. Krol volunteered to experiment with a new evangelization plan at her parish called Spreading the Holy Fire. Most Catholic issues survive Springfield’s closing flurry As legislators revved through the final weekend of the 2003 session, Catholic leaders held their breath. When it all ended in the early hours of June 1, Bob Gilligan, executive director of the Catholic Conference of Illinois, was able to breathe a small sigh of relief. Cardinal George ordains 15 men to the priesthood From all over the world they have to minister as priests of the Church of Chicago—from Poland, from Kenya, the Philippines, Peru, Colombia and of course, the United States. The new priests range in age from 25 to 63 and many have worked in varied careers before entering the seminary. More> Meet the new priests> St. Edmund Church, Oak Park