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Faculty, Students Meet, Discuss 'Humanae Vitae’ By Joann Crnpi For the second time in recent weeks, the college community grappled with the issue of birth control and HUMANAE VITAE. The setting was the same last Thursday as the Committee on Liturgy and Worship sponsored its fir s t *discuss-in” intheCam-elot Room. Any resemblance b etween that dialogue and the one sponsored by Student Senate in September, however, ended right there. Beginning with chairman Rosemary O'Neill's description of the «discuss-ln* as an attempt to get faculty and students together *at various times on various is sues ,” the tone of the meeting was clearly intellectual. Emotions were low. Father RcA)ert Willi, chairman of t h e theology department, attempted to define the actual p r o b l em as something much broader than the use of the pill. Rather it is the re su lt of four questions: the general meaning of human sexuality as it fits into the pr(A)lem of human relationships; the function of the teaching church as a whole—what does this function m e a n ?—who a re the teachers?; th e personal conscience— what is it?—what does it mean to form a conscience?— what are the rights of conscience?; and what about human interference or control of other aspects of reproduction—determination of sexuality, character and intelligence. In the practical a re a , Father Willi maintained, *the major problem concerns the conscience versus the teaching church.* He pointed out that according to a survey conducted by Notre Dame University in which a group of p rie s ts were asked what they believed before and after the encyclical and what they told congregations before and after, there has been no great change of a ttitude. He also said that in general, the lower the age, the harder it is fbr people to accept the document. A c c o r d i n g to Father Willi, there is no doubt that God acts within the institutional Church in a special way. The Church, therefore, has a responsibility to make God’s revelation known to every age. But who in the Church holds the teaching authority? Historically, in the ancient Church, the fathers—m e n like Augustine, Ambrose, a n d Chrystom—held this function. Not every single question w a s re fe rred to the Pope. In the Middle Ages, this authority passed to the univers itie s. Only with the coming of the Council of Trent did the papacy finally assume its present role as teacher. People were accustomed to this—they do not put much weight on what their bishops say. But today, where does the educated l a i^ fit in? Within the Church, there are two trends of th o u ^ t concerning a non-inlallible teaching. The conservatives admit that a p a rticular teaching might be wrong but it is le ss likely to be wrong than a re other views; it is the responsibiUty of the Christian to follow out in practice the teaching of the church. The progressives contend that even though a papal teaching has strength, there a re other voices, clergy, educated laity, in the church teaching. Fidelity to self makes it difficult for intellectual submission if one is honest with himself. The p a p a l teaching office is significant but the conscience is something very personal—it is the inborn ability to "grasp truth in the concrete decisions of life.” One must search lor the truth and then live it out. Father Willi cited four sources of truth for the conscience. The f ir s t is personal experience, e s pecially the oast, which ^ v e s certain insight. The second is personal understanding, dependent on education, personality, environment. Also important a re the viewpoints held by others and fin a l^ the teaching of the Church. The rank of importance of these factors varies from situation to situation. The ideal is that all converge. But what if they don't? This, according to Father Willi, "is the a re a we’re in now.” Ito Father Willi, discussion of the encyclical is a healthy, necessary process. However, he urged those p re s« it to re a ct intellectually rather than emotionally. The Pope, he said, is very sincere. The encyclical respects human sexuality and probes the meaning of marriage. •Can we,” Father Willi challenged, *live with the opposite.” Can the laity live with the Iftct that th e encyclical may be wrong—o r that their judgments a re incorrect? The response of those present to Father Willi's explanation was limited. Father Lucas suggested that perhaps tiie American a ttitude (within the hierarchy) in itse lf is different from other countr ie s . Father WilU pointed out that the Dutch, German, and Belgian bishops had reacted. The United States has a long missionary tradition. Many American clergy have studied in Rome and this, contends Father Willi, re su lts in the inculcation of a personal loyalty to the Pope. Furthermore, American h ie ra r chy has not been noted fbr its scholarship. Bishops a re capable administrators ra th e r than professional s c h o l a r s . European bishops a re drawn from the university world and a re accustomed to independent thinking. Father Willi concluded by s ta ting that the encyclical is not true or false. Rather, it is a question of how much truth it contains. Seniors Dine, Dance At Ball Tonight, Go To Top 0’ The World’ Tomorrow In k e e p i n g with a recently established tradition at St. Rose, the second annual Senior Weekend is being held October 18-19. The c la ss of '69 will open the festivitie s this evening a t Mario's Theat r e Restaurant. Attired in semi-formal wear, senior women and their escorts will be served dinner a t 6:45. Following the dinner, which is open only to seniors, a dance will be held in Mario’s ballroom a t 9. An invitation has been extended to all classes. Those who ordered favors will receive champagne glasses at this time. Saturday at 2 p.m. the Top O' the World in Lake George provides the setting for the Senior Outing. Facilities for horseback riding, golf, tennis, touch football, b a s ^ a l l and swimming will be available. A pool table and s im ila r game equipment will be provided indoors. A buffet dinner will be served, followed by a dance in the evening. The “Kelly Avenue West” will supply the entertainment. It was hoped that the recording group, “Spanky and Our Gang,” could be engaged for a concert to complete the weekend, but the a r tis ts were unable to accept the c o n tra c t Committee chairmen for the event a re : Donna Shannon and Anne Gallo—General: B a r b a r a WHO’s GOT THE ACTION?— It looks like Helen Penrose, Mary Jane Wasserbach and Joan Mineau as they practice their baseball prowess for tomorrow*s big game at the Senior Weekend Party. Sullivan—Dinner; Sue Clark and Marge Doran—Bids and Programs; Ka t hy Ryan—Favors; Carol N a e r t s—Photography; Mary Grogan—Band. Sis te r Catharine Ryan, senior cla ss moderator, and members of the faculty have been invited as chaperones. Because the response of the seniors has been poor. P resident Shannon is making a proposal to Senate that Junior and Senior We e k e n d be abandoned and replaced with a Fall and Spring Weekend. The Women’ Brings 'Sophisticted’ Drama to CSR Frosh, Juniors Entertain Parents November 8-10 i l i i s year, Pa rents ’ Weekend is again becoming a reality under the leadership of co-chairmen Barbara Sullivan and Diane Gardner. The weekend, which will be held November 8-10, is open to the junior and freshman class e s , their parents and guests. The weekend will open on F r iday with the drama group’s production of “The Women.” Saturday’s events include the ev er-popular College Bowl, a lecture by Mr. Hahn on his summer travels and a quiz game between fathers and daughters. The President’s Reception will be held late Saturday afternoon, providing time for g irls and their parents to meet and talk with the administration and faculties. The day’s activities will culminate at the Golden Fox where the traditional dinner-dance will be held. Chairmen for the dinner a re Gay Rindone and Gail Nizin-kirch. Tickets for the dinner-dance a re being sold at $6 each and cover the cost for the dinner of london broil. The weekend's events will conclude Sunday with a mass followed by a b reakfast in the dining hall. Meetings for the chairmen planning the weekend have been held every Wednesday since the beginning of this s em e s t e r . Assisting general co-chairmen Barb Sullivan and Diane Gardner a re Anne Barry, Saturday events; Kathy De Rosie, arrangements; Kathleen Burns, P res ident's Reception; E i l e e n Kennedy and Kathy Sullivan, publicity; Mary Connors and Deanna Holdin, Sunday breakfast; Diane Merz, programs; Ann Shaw and Sue Clark, invitations; Na n c y Falkowski, hostesses; Di a n e Myers and Kathy Walsh, registration; Peggy Hart, exhibits; and general sec-re ta i^ , Alice Dyer. According to Kathy Sullivan, •All the chairmen a re really looking forward to a successful weekend this year and a re counting on support from the freshman and junior classes." WOMEN OF EXPERIENCE—Fay Romano and Carol Nocito, shown above, may be seen in the play, THE WOMEN,being presented November 8-10. Inadequate Response Dampens Symposium Dr. Frederick Patka, chairman of the i*ilosophy department told INSCAPE Wednesday t h a t r e sponse from both faculty and students to his proposed symposium has been discouraging. Only four students have signed up for the symposium. Twenty-six faculty members have responded affirmatively and four negatively. Seventy did not answer at aU. Dr. Patka expressed puzzlement over the lack of reaction either pro or con. He said he thought ptd>licity had been adequate. Both he and Mr. Williams had distributed information in their classes and he had given Senate literature and application forms to be distributed. He mentioned the apathetic attitude of both faculty and students —a topic he had hoped to tre a t in the symposium and commented that at another women's college with approximately half the enrollment of Saint Rose, a similar symposium brought out 50 to 60 girls. Dr. Patka said he is willing to waive the academic requirement of a B average for active participation. His decision was based on a suggestion made by several students who said girls were interested but could not meet the grade requirement. T h e symposium is not an attempt of the philosophy department to dominate other departments. Dr. Patka envisions the symposium as an interdepartmental attempt to look at a common prc)blem. If 25 students sign up, the symposium will be conducted this semes ter. Applications a r e available in the philosophy department office. "Absolutely beautiful, glossy, and elegant” is what Mrs. Maria Aronson expects the production of Clare Boothe Luce’s play, “The Women* to be. It Is being p re sented November 8th, 9th, and 10th, as one of the major activitie s of Parents’ Weekend. Mrs. Aronson describes the play a s, "the best comedy written for an all-female cast,” an important factor on the St. Rose campus. The plot revolves around a group of women who are trying to play their respective roles In an artificial society. Each repre sen ts a certain type of chara cter, and each Is unique and important in herself. Mary Haines, played by Betsy Cooke, is the character upon whom the play focuses-her story is central, a sprmgboard lor other developments. Other leading characters a re Crystal Allen, played by Maureen Miller; Sylvia Fowler, Sue Ellen Mathers; and Miriam Aarons, Chris Garrison. The play itse lfis very “sophisticated* and having been produced in New York and by both professional a n d semi-professional groups, has a reputation for quality. It is hoped that a production of this calibre wiU a ttra c t in te re s t from outside the confines of the college community. It will be “absolutely our own campus,” an effort to present to the Albany a re a a “functioning drama club” a t St. Rose. The c o s t um i n g for “The Women” will be “modern without being mod.” Some costumes were available from the drama wardrobe and others were “made from scratch,” Efforts in this a re a were facilitated by the consolidation of the drama department’s props and costumes into one location, the converted drama house.
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Title | Inscape, Vol. XXXII, Issue 3 |
Date, Original | 1968-10-18 |
Type | Text |
Format, Original | Monograph: 7 pages, b&w, 17.5 x 11.5 in. |
Format, Digital | application/pdf |
Identifier | Inscape_1968-10-18 |
Source | Student Newspaper Collection |
Language | eng |
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Title | Inscape_1968-10-18_001 |
Transcript | Faculty, Students Meet, Discuss 'Humanae Vitae’ By Joann Crnpi For the second time in recent weeks, the college community grappled with the issue of birth control and HUMANAE VITAE. The setting was the same last Thursday as the Committee on Liturgy and Worship sponsored its fir s t *discuss-in” intheCam-elot Room. Any resemblance b etween that dialogue and the one sponsored by Student Senate in September, however, ended right there. Beginning with chairman Rosemary O'Neill's description of the «discuss-ln* as an attempt to get faculty and students together *at various times on various is sues ,” the tone of the meeting was clearly intellectual. Emotions were low. Father RcA)ert Willi, chairman of t h e theology department, attempted to define the actual p r o b l em as something much broader than the use of the pill. Rather it is the re su lt of four questions: the general meaning of human sexuality as it fits into the pr(A)lem of human relationships; the function of the teaching church as a whole—what does this function m e a n ?—who a re the teachers?; th e personal conscience— what is it?—what does it mean to form a conscience?— what are the rights of conscience?; and what about human interference or control of other aspects of reproduction—determination of sexuality, character and intelligence. In the practical a re a , Father Willi maintained, *the major problem concerns the conscience versus the teaching church.* He pointed out that according to a survey conducted by Notre Dame University in which a group of p rie s ts were asked what they believed before and after the encyclical and what they told congregations before and after, there has been no great change of a ttitude. He also said that in general, the lower the age, the harder it is fbr people to accept the document. A c c o r d i n g to Father Willi, there is no doubt that God acts within the institutional Church in a special way. The Church, therefore, has a responsibility to make God’s revelation known to every age. But who in the Church holds the teaching authority? Historically, in the ancient Church, the fathers—m e n like Augustine, Ambrose, a n d Chrystom—held this function. Not every single question w a s re fe rred to the Pope. In the Middle Ages, this authority passed to the univers itie s. Only with the coming of the Council of Trent did the papacy finally assume its present role as teacher. People were accustomed to this—they do not put much weight on what their bishops say. But today, where does the educated l a i^ fit in? Within the Church, there are two trends of th o u ^ t concerning a non-inlallible teaching. The conservatives admit that a p a rticular teaching might be wrong but it is le ss likely to be wrong than a re other views; it is the responsibiUty of the Christian to follow out in practice the teaching of the church. The progressives contend that even though a papal teaching has strength, there a re other voices, clergy, educated laity, in the church teaching. Fidelity to self makes it difficult for intellectual submission if one is honest with himself. The p a p a l teaching office is significant but the conscience is something very personal—it is the inborn ability to "grasp truth in the concrete decisions of life.” One must search lor the truth and then live it out. Father Willi cited four sources of truth for the conscience. The f ir s t is personal experience, e s pecially the oast, which ^ v e s certain insight. The second is personal understanding, dependent on education, personality, environment. Also important a re the viewpoints held by others and fin a l^ the teaching of the Church. The rank of importance of these factors varies from situation to situation. The ideal is that all converge. But what if they don't? This, according to Father Willi, "is the a re a we’re in now.” Ito Father Willi, discussion of the encyclical is a healthy, necessary process. However, he urged those p re s« it to re a ct intellectually rather than emotionally. The Pope, he said, is very sincere. The encyclical respects human sexuality and probes the meaning of marriage. •Can we,” Father Willi challenged, *live with the opposite.” Can the laity live with the Iftct that th e encyclical may be wrong—o r that their judgments a re incorrect? The response of those present to Father Willi's explanation was limited. Father Lucas suggested that perhaps tiie American a ttitude (within the hierarchy) in itse lf is different from other countr ie s . Father WilU pointed out that the Dutch, German, and Belgian bishops had reacted. The United States has a long missionary tradition. Many American clergy have studied in Rome and this, contends Father Willi, re su lts in the inculcation of a personal loyalty to the Pope. Furthermore, American h ie ra r chy has not been noted fbr its scholarship. Bishops a re capable administrators ra th e r than professional s c h o l a r s . European bishops a re drawn from the university world and a re accustomed to independent thinking. Father Willi concluded by s ta ting that the encyclical is not true or false. Rather, it is a question of how much truth it contains. Seniors Dine, Dance At Ball Tonight, Go To Top 0’ The World’ Tomorrow In k e e p i n g with a recently established tradition at St. Rose, the second annual Senior Weekend is being held October 18-19. The c la ss of '69 will open the festivitie s this evening a t Mario's Theat r e Restaurant. Attired in semi-formal wear, senior women and their escorts will be served dinner a t 6:45. Following the dinner, which is open only to seniors, a dance will be held in Mario’s ballroom a t 9. An invitation has been extended to all classes. Those who ordered favors will receive champagne glasses at this time. Saturday at 2 p.m. the Top O' the World in Lake George provides the setting for the Senior Outing. Facilities for horseback riding, golf, tennis, touch football, b a s ^ a l l and swimming will be available. A pool table and s im ila r game equipment will be provided indoors. A buffet dinner will be served, followed by a dance in the evening. The “Kelly Avenue West” will supply the entertainment. It was hoped that the recording group, “Spanky and Our Gang,” could be engaged for a concert to complete the weekend, but the a r tis ts were unable to accept the c o n tra c t Committee chairmen for the event a re : Donna Shannon and Anne Gallo—General: B a r b a r a WHO’s GOT THE ACTION?— It looks like Helen Penrose, Mary Jane Wasserbach and Joan Mineau as they practice their baseball prowess for tomorrow*s big game at the Senior Weekend Party. Sullivan—Dinner; Sue Clark and Marge Doran—Bids and Programs; Ka t hy Ryan—Favors; Carol N a e r t s—Photography; Mary Grogan—Band. Sis te r Catharine Ryan, senior cla ss moderator, and members of the faculty have been invited as chaperones. Because the response of the seniors has been poor. P resident Shannon is making a proposal to Senate that Junior and Senior We e k e n d be abandoned and replaced with a Fall and Spring Weekend. The Women’ Brings 'Sophisticted’ Drama to CSR Frosh, Juniors Entertain Parents November 8-10 i l i i s year, Pa rents ’ Weekend is again becoming a reality under the leadership of co-chairmen Barbara Sullivan and Diane Gardner. The weekend, which will be held November 8-10, is open to the junior and freshman class e s , their parents and guests. The weekend will open on F r iday with the drama group’s production of “The Women.” Saturday’s events include the ev er-popular College Bowl, a lecture by Mr. Hahn on his summer travels and a quiz game between fathers and daughters. The President’s Reception will be held late Saturday afternoon, providing time for g irls and their parents to meet and talk with the administration and faculties. The day’s activities will culminate at the Golden Fox where the traditional dinner-dance will be held. Chairmen for the dinner a re Gay Rindone and Gail Nizin-kirch. Tickets for the dinner-dance a re being sold at $6 each and cover the cost for the dinner of london broil. The weekend's events will conclude Sunday with a mass followed by a b reakfast in the dining hall. Meetings for the chairmen planning the weekend have been held every Wednesday since the beginning of this s em e s t e r . Assisting general co-chairmen Barb Sullivan and Diane Gardner a re Anne Barry, Saturday events; Kathy De Rosie, arrangements; Kathleen Burns, P res ident's Reception; E i l e e n Kennedy and Kathy Sullivan, publicity; Mary Connors and Deanna Holdin, Sunday breakfast; Diane Merz, programs; Ann Shaw and Sue Clark, invitations; Na n c y Falkowski, hostesses; Di a n e Myers and Kathy Walsh, registration; Peggy Hart, exhibits; and general sec-re ta i^ , Alice Dyer. According to Kathy Sullivan, •All the chairmen a re really looking forward to a successful weekend this year and a re counting on support from the freshman and junior classes." WOMEN OF EXPERIENCE—Fay Romano and Carol Nocito, shown above, may be seen in the play, THE WOMEN,being presented November 8-10. Inadequate Response Dampens Symposium Dr. Frederick Patka, chairman of the i*ilosophy department told INSCAPE Wednesday t h a t r e sponse from both faculty and students to his proposed symposium has been discouraging. Only four students have signed up for the symposium. Twenty-six faculty members have responded affirmatively and four negatively. Seventy did not answer at aU. Dr. Patka expressed puzzlement over the lack of reaction either pro or con. He said he thought ptd>licity had been adequate. Both he and Mr. Williams had distributed information in their classes and he had given Senate literature and application forms to be distributed. He mentioned the apathetic attitude of both faculty and students —a topic he had hoped to tre a t in the symposium and commented that at another women's college with approximately half the enrollment of Saint Rose, a similar symposium brought out 50 to 60 girls. Dr. Patka said he is willing to waive the academic requirement of a B average for active participation. His decision was based on a suggestion made by several students who said girls were interested but could not meet the grade requirement. T h e symposium is not an attempt of the philosophy department to dominate other departments. Dr. Patka envisions the symposium as an interdepartmental attempt to look at a common prc)blem. If 25 students sign up, the symposium will be conducted this semes ter. Applications a r e available in the philosophy department office. "Absolutely beautiful, glossy, and elegant” is what Mrs. Maria Aronson expects the production of Clare Boothe Luce’s play, “The Women* to be. It Is being p re sented November 8th, 9th, and 10th, as one of the major activitie s of Parents’ Weekend. Mrs. Aronson describes the play a s, "the best comedy written for an all-female cast,” an important factor on the St. Rose campus. The plot revolves around a group of women who are trying to play their respective roles In an artificial society. Each repre sen ts a certain type of chara cter, and each Is unique and important in herself. Mary Haines, played by Betsy Cooke, is the character upon whom the play focuses-her story is central, a sprmgboard lor other developments. Other leading characters a re Crystal Allen, played by Maureen Miller; Sylvia Fowler, Sue Ellen Mathers; and Miriam Aarons, Chris Garrison. The play itse lfis very “sophisticated* and having been produced in New York and by both professional a n d semi-professional groups, has a reputation for quality. It is hoped that a production of this calibre wiU a ttra c t in te re s t from outside the confines of the college community. It will be “absolutely our own campus,” an effort to present to the Albany a re a a “functioning drama club” a t St. Rose. The c o s t um i n g for “The Women” will be “modern without being mod.” Some costumes were available from the drama wardrobe and others were “made from scratch,” Efforts in this a re a were facilitated by the consolidation of the drama department’s props and costumes into one location, the converted drama house. |