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'jiS®§Si^SoSj^^g^SiS Changing tide lr> its 70th year, Charter Settlement House is responding to the ehan§jfj$ needs of its neighborhood with on am- bilious pkm to &sp&t*d fotiiities and services. See page & Gt y-Cotholic clash McQuOldofw^ CordlnotMooney, two undefeated Oty-Cotholic poweihouses, battled this week looking to goin on eorty edgefe fee roce for o league ti- de. See po$& *3L - '41 Catholic Diocese of Rochester 50 Cents Thursday. December 17. 1987 20 Pages Bishops oppose 'safe sex' as prevention for AIDS By Julie Asher- Washington (NC) — The U.S. Catholic bishops in a major new statement on AIDS said the only \morally correct and medically sure ways\ to prevent spread of the disease are sexual abstinence outside of marriage and fidelity within it, as well as avoidance of intravenous drug abuse. The statement opposed promotion of \safe sex\ as prevention, but supported inclusion of factual information on condoms in AlDS-education programs if such pro- grams are grounded in a \broader moral vision.\ The statement, called \The Many Faces of AIDS: A Gospel Response,\ was released December 11 and was the work of a bishops' task force on AIDS, which was formed last March. The wide-ranging, 7,700-word statement was approved in November by the U.S. Catholic Conference's Administrative Board, a governing panel of 50 bishops. AIDS— Acquired Immune Deficiency . Syh#b>ttfe«s^^SKstraTS^aiffecr- by^iattffifatfe-^A- sextiW'eofftaft;^rtranSfusions of infected blood, and by shared intravenous drug needle's. In the statement the bishops addressed facts about AIDS; prevention of the disease; appropriate medical and pastoral care; and Catholic response to AIDS victims, their loved ones, those with related viruses, and members of high-risk groups. The bishops also emphasized that to combat the disease, society must address the social and economic problems that lead people to high-risk behaviors, namely drug abuse and \short-term physical intimacy.\ The bishops did not review in detail medical facts about AIDS, but noted that currently the disease is incurable, cuts across \all racial and ethnic lines,\ affects children as well as adults and cannot be contracted Bishops take sides re- garding statement's stance on condoms — seepage 6. through ordinary, casual contact. In regard to prevention, the bishops called all people to \live in accord with the authentic meaning of love and sexuality\ found in permanent commitment and \openness to new life.\ \Human sexuality as we understand this gift from God is to be genitally expressed only in a monogamous heterosexual rela- tionship of lasting fidelity in marriage,\ they said. The bishops said they opposed the \safe profl»0tes.^pi»rtiscuit3[»~»-33iey~ woteaiBHi studies have shown such an.approacJvis.jnpt \absolutely safe.\ The bishops said they would support government education programs that provide accurate information on the disease, but also said they have a responsibility as religious leaders to focus on the moral dimensions of public policy. Because of possible church-state conflicts regarding use of value-based instruction in public programs, they said they would be willing to participate in discussions on how to incorporate \a fuller understanding of human sexuality\ in public schools. The bishops also supported inclusion of factual information on \prophylactic de- vices\ in education programs if those pro- grams are based on moral values. Continued on Page 6 Caroling Clarks Sister Margaret Caufield, RSM, con- ducts the Clark Caroleers as they practice for the reception honoring. Bishop Matthew Clark's 25th anniver- sary of ordination. Below, Patricia Clark sings along with her daughter Elisabeth, 6 Bonnie Trafetet/Courier- Journal •\>! Pi Preliminary figures point to successful bishop's By Lee Strong Although final figures are still being tabulated, diocesan officials report that the 1987 Thanks Giving Appeal has exceeded its goal of $3,584 million. As of December 11, $3,643,500 — 102% of the goal — had been pledged by 58,685 donors. Based on the fact that 59 parishes have not yet submitted final reports, and that in past years, those reports have revealed substantial additional revenues, Patrick O. Sullivan, diocesan appeal director, predicted that $150,000-5200,000 more-might be raised. \An encouraging factor is that 58,685 donors have contributed at this point, and there are still 59 parishes that haven't submitted their final reports yet,\ Sullivan noted. As of December 12, 1986, 59,628 donors had contributed to last year's appeal, which exceeded its quota by more than $200,000. The final donor count for the 1986 appeal was 64,200 contributors — a figure Sullivan believes will be-exceeded when this year's outstanding reports come in. Sullivan also cited the amount given per contributor as another positive sign. Last year, the average gift was $57.05; this year's average figure is $62.09. ' Father James Moynihan, diocesan appeal coordinator, agreed that the increase in the average amount given is a significant factor in the success of this year's campaign. \I think many people are beginning to realize that to give $75 to $100 a year to a diocesan ministry is reasonable,\ Father Moynihan suggested. Although he hadn't seen final donor lists, he speculated that the number of contributions in this higher range increased this year. \A lot of people are beginning to figure that (because of) infia- ndex Around the Diocese Page 2 Calendar '....-.'. Page 10 Classifieds Page 17 Columnists Pages 14-15 Echo Page 11 Editorial & Opinion Page 16 Features Pages 8-9,20 Local News Page 3 Obituaries Page19 Sports Page 12-13 World & Nation Pages 4-7 Ir4470ll73013ll 2 tion, they need to increase what they give to their parishes and the diocese to support Church ministries,\ he concluded. Increased communication about how ap- peal money is spent on diocesan ministries was among the factors Father Peter T. Bayer, diocesan chancellor, credited for the success of this year's campaign. As part of this communication process, three promo- tional brochures, each emphasizing TGA- supported ministries in one of the regions of the diocese — Genesee Valley, Finger Lakes and Southern Tier — were distributed in parishes. In addition, individuals involved in diocesan ministries visited parishes to explain how appeal funds are used. Father Bayer also praised the efforts of parish leaders and the generosity of donors as vital components of the campaign's success. The return, of the overage program was cited by Sullivan as another major factor affecting this year's appeal. Under this program, a parish receives 50°7o of all funds raised above its quota. \The parishes that have exceeded goal have done a really bang-up job,\ he noted. \That has made a dramatic impact (on the campaign).\ Ninety-four parishes had exceeded their quotas as of December 12 T- several by substantial margins. Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish, for \example surpassed its $51,960 goal by $14,817. The Church of the Transfiguration reported $36,418 in pledges — nearly double its quota of $18,886. A number of other parishes exceeded their quotas by 15 to 30 percent. Sullivan acknowledged that a parish's success or apparent failure..tO achieve its quota could be due to the -method used in determining such goals. The 5 formula employed to establish parish quotas uses the 1980 census to determine adjusted average household income within a parish. This amount is multiplied by the average number of pledges made to the appeal over several years. The resulting figure is then compared with the adjusted household income of all parishioners in the diocese- who made pledges. - • The appeal formula works for the vast majority of parishes, according to Sullivan. But in cases where the parish is new or has undergone substantial demographic changes since the 1980 census was taken*, -the appeal quota may be too high or too low, Pittsford's Transfiguration Parish is one example of a new, rapidly growing communi- ty, Sullivan noted. Thus, the numbers used to determine its quota don't accurately reflect the parish's current financial situa- tion. In such cases, quotas will be gradually adjusted year by year until results from the the 1990 census are available. Those results should help to establish more accurate appeal quotas. . Other parishes have experienced demo- graphic changes that could lessen their ability to meet established quotas. St. Ambrose is one parish that has become more urban since the 1980 census. Parishioners' average household income has declined in compari- son to other parishes. Since the 1980 income Continued on Page 18
