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Hello. I'm Allison McNair. Welcome to NH Outlook. |
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This past week, the Catholic Church in New England has been shaken to its core. Boston Archbishop Cardinal Bernald Law resigned. And the diocese of Manchester reached a settlement with the state of New Hampshire. The settlement halted proceedings in a grand jury that could have resulted in criminal charges being brought against the church. For its part, the diocese of Manchester became the first in the nation to concede it would likely have been found criminally liable for the abuse committed by its priests. In this program we're going to look at the future of the Roman Catholic Church through the eyes of the faithful. But first, we hear from the Diocese and attorney-general Phillip McLaughlin. |
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Throughout the crisis, parishioners have been speaking out. Correspondent Lisa Brown shows us what some in New Hampshire have been saying. |
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Take Package: The men and women here are among the nearly 30-thousand people across the country who are seeking change within the Roman Catholic Church. They say, they are lighting the way for others. Ann Pulllin 1:06:46 first there would be one light and then another and another and then a trail of light that would wound its way below and around and in and out. 1:07:03 The New Hampshire Voice of the faithful is part of the larger, Newton Massachusetts based organization of Catholics formed in response to the Clergy sexual abuse crisis within the Church. Their mission is to support the victims and survivors of abuse, to support priests of integrity and to shape structural change within the Catholic Church. The Voice of the faithful wants to break down the walls of communication between the laity and hierarchy. Jeff 3:06:40: we are not at odds here, we don't have different agendas, we want to have a church that responds in good conscious to the crisis that face us.basically, we want to create a church that would make Jesus smile. 3:06:59 In New Hampshire , Voice of the faithful meetings haven't been the only means for Catholics to express their betrayal. speak out tape one Pat Ford 15:33 the bishops should know that the people who have the most at astatke are not radical fridge people, they are the peole and tey are the roducts of our three generations ago immigrant church graduates of all the church has been in the century we are the euchuristic ministers, the lectore , the ccd teachers we are very active mainstream catholis and those are the people that are speaking to our bishops today. Shortly after the American Bishops November meeting in Washington, Manchester Bishop John McCormick established a task force to seek input from Catholics specific to proposed changes to only the Diocesean's sexual abuse policy, but those sessions became opportunities for expression of deeper concerns. Frank Graham/Durham I can hardly. have never been more ashamed to be a catholic Bite: Martin Cameron/Portsmouth 28:04 If I were in the positon of leadeship and I betryed these people I would have the gust to come out and face them.i wouldn't send out a panel. To be a front for me. 28:25 ** 29:54 like I sasid, the bishop should be here-so I can tell him to his face, you betrayed. Us. 31:13 bishop McCormick.cardinal law…get down on your knees and beg forgivement. 31:24 Many outspoken believers say that what is needed for the church to regain the trust of Catholics around the world is more involvement from the laity. They say the foundation has already been established in baptism. Sister Carol Decouteau 1:05:45 all of us as a babptised three fold priest phrofhte and king.we also share a common mission of evangelatization.we are apolstle, sense that batpitsed and called. we are not mere helpers in the hierarchy's mission. 1:06:57 Now more than ever, many Catholics are finding new meaning and purpose in interpreting church law. According to the Vatican Two document, Lumen Gentium, the dogmatic constitution on the Church- they are finding their marching orders. CG: "It is noble duty of pastors to recognize the services and charismatic gifts of the laity. Pastors were not meant by Christ to shoulder alone the entire saving mission of the Church toward the world." Lumen Gentium# 30 In the past, the Church's hierarchy has relied on the laity for advice, now some say is the time to expand that role to that of decision making. |
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Some of the people you just heard speaking were from an organized group of laity called Voice of the Faithful. Others - attended listening sessions conducted by the Manchester Diocese. Joining us is Former Speaker of the House Donna Sytek who conducted the listening sessions. Maggie Fogarty is a member of Voice of the Faithful and Bernie McDaid is a member of the "Survivors of Joseph Birmingham," an organization comprised of people who say they were abused by the now deceased Massachusetts priest. |
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Donna we just heard from some people at a listening session that were extremely upset - what have you heard at this listening sessions arouind the state? Where do we go from here? Maggie, Cardinal Law has resigned - what roll do you see Bishop McCormack playing in future of the church. Bernie? With Law gone is there a sense of resolution to the problem? Some would argue it will make people compacent now that he ahs gone? Statistics on what Catholics in NH think should happen next? Donna what do you do now that olistening sessions have concluded? What do you do with the info.? Is there momentum here in NH to remove McCormack as there was in Mass to remove Law? The Bishop got a standing ovation last Sunday at a church in Manchester. |
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For millions of people around the world, Christmas is time to celebrate faith and family. One of the most beloved traditions is decorating a Christmas tree. Living in New England, you know, there's nothing like the aroma of a fresh cut tree. Today, most Christmas trees are raised and harvested on farms just like other agricultural crops. Producer Susan Hajdu takes us to a farm where they have been growing Christmas memories in Colebrook since 1945. |
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Shots of people working Narr 1 - This is the Weir farm in Colebrook. The crops they grow do well here, in northern New Hampshire. From the ground they may look like just a bunch of trees. But from up here, it's a garden. Bill 2-4:50 - "Christmas trees are certainly a crop. Most of the Christmas trees that are sold on the market today come from tree farms." 2-2:05ish "The tree has got to be raised in an environment like you'd raise your garden, you only get out of it what you put into it." Narr 2 - For more than half a century, the Weir's trees have been part of Christmas morning celebrations. But getting them into living rooms takes patience. Shot of seedlings 5-8:52 Bill 2-1:35ish - "They are probably 1 inch tall when they first come up. We leave them in the seedbed for three years, , we put them in a transplant bed for another two years. And then it goes out into the field." Montage of field shots/sounds Bill 2-5:45 - "We have fields that we have one year olds in, fields that we have two year olds in and we have fields that we have three year olds in and just right up the line." 2-2:36 "And after about 5 to 7 years in the field, we have a perfect Christmas tree." Narr 3 - The Weir's grow Fraser Firs, Balsam Firs and another tree you may never have heard of. 3-8:02 "This is a Fraser-Balsam cross. We named it Fralsam, and it's a real nice Christmas tree. It has the good characteristics of both parent trees and incorporates them into one. For one thing, the needle retention is like a Fraser, it has great need retention, it has the Balsam odor, it's like a Balsam, it has good internodal budding, which makes a nice dense tree, it has a nice color, it shears up well, it holds its needles well. It makes a real nice Christmas tree." Montage shots of trees Stand-up - 5-5:51-6:03 "Every year, 33 million American families celebrate the holiday season with a real Christmas tree. Here at the Weir Tree Farm, 13,000 of those Christmas trees will make their way to homes across the country." Pauline 3-16:05ish - "We just got a call from Hawaii, actually she's an old customer, she's bought for two years, and she told me she wants a Balsam this year because she wants more smell." Shots of trees being cut and baled Narr 4 - And that scent of Christmas begins in early November, when the trees are harvested. Most leave the farm this way, headed for tree lots and nurseries throughout New England. Shots/sounds of trees being loaded onto truck. Narr 5 - But for people like the customer in Hawaii, there are easier ways to get their trees. Bill 2-13:10 "We got on the Internet in 1995." |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 12/19/02 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 27:46 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, This past week, the Catholic Church in New England has been shaken to its core. Boston Archbishop Cardinal Bernald Law resigned. And the diocese of Manchester reached a settlement with the state of New Hampshire. The settlement halted proceedings in a grand jury that could have resulted in criminal charges being brought against the church. For its part, the diocese of Manchester became the first in the nation to concede it would likely have been found criminally liable for the abuse committed by its priests. In this program we're going to look at the future of the Roman Catholic Church through the eyes of the faithful. First, we hear from the Diocese and attorney-general Phillip McLaughlin. Correspondent Lisa Brown shows us what some in New Hampshire have been saying as parishioners have been speak out. Others - attended listening sessions conducted by the Manchester Diocese. Joining us is Former Speaker of the House Donna Sytek who conducted the listening sessions. Maggie Fogarty is a member of Voice of the Faithful and Bernie McDaid is a member of the "Survivors of Joseph Birmingham," an organization comprised of people who say they were abused by the now deceased Massachusetts priest. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Phil Vaughn, Lisa Brown, Allison McNair NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Phil McLaughlin\NH Attorney-General 1997-2002 Bishop John McCormack\Diocese of Manchester Ann Puller\NH Voice of the Faithful Jeff Blanchard\NH Voice of the Faithful Pat Ford\Rye Frank Graham\Durham Martin Cameron\Portsmouth Sister Carol Descoteaux C.S.C\Manchester Donna Sytek\Diocesan Task Force Maggie Fogarty\Voice of the Faithful Bernie McDaid\Survivor of Joseph Birmingham |
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