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2004PACEM IN TERRIS

PEACE AND FREEDOMAWARD

PROGRAM

MUSICAL PRELUDE

Bonnie Walling

MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT

CAST Goldentones

Eleanor Hunsley, Accompanist

Robert Long, Director

"Follow me," Jesus said. The book, How Much

Is Enough, reflects my own struggle to do so.

We face the supremely difficult challenge of

living faithfully for Christ in a culture that is

more alien to our faith than we may realize. If

our particular culture encouraged the

persecution of Christians, the challenge would

be more sharply drawn. But this culture doesn't

beat up on most of us; it seduces us with a

desire to have more of what money can buy.

INTRODUCTION

Kai Swanson

WELCOME

Dr. Edward Rogalski

OPENING PRAYER

Sr. Phyllis McMurry, OSB

HISTORY OF AWARD

Sr. Gwen Hennesy, OSF

This acquisitive urge often drives us to

overburden ourselves, first to earn more money,

and then to reap its benefits. Life gets hectic.

Parents, for example, find themselves unable to

give their children the time and personal

attention they need. Far from delivering inner

peace, living this way militates against it,

leaving us instead with a gnawing discontent.

HONORING PAST RECIPIENTS

Kaba Kayembe, Rev. Kurt Norby and

Sr. Luz Maria Orozco, CHM

BIOGRAPHY OF THE RECIPIENT

Rev. Kurt Nordby

AWARD PRESENTATIO

Bishop William FranklinThe problem is that the desire to have more of

the things we want is addictive. It can begin to

define life and its aspirations, and soon take

control. The good life is seen as a life of

prosperity, an essential part of the American

dream. But life so defined is hostile of the way

of Jesus, who said, "It is easier for a camel to go

through the eye of a needle than for the rich to

enter the kingdom of God" (Luke 18:25).

REMARKS

Rev. Arthur Simon

CLOSING PRAYER

Clara Caldwell

Please join us for a public receptionimmediately after the ceremony

- Rev. Arthur Simon

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PACEM IN TERRISPEACE AND FREEDOM

AWARDJohn F. Kennedy, 35th President of the United States,

awakened in us a hope that no problem was too great toconquer - race relations, violence or poverty - when citizenswork together. (1964, posthumous presentation)

John Howard Griffin's powerful book, Black Like Me, showedus how we are too often judged not by the content of ourcharacter but by the color of our skin. (1964)

Martin Luther King Jr., challenged us to dream of a worldtransformed through non-violent civil rights activism. (1965)

Sargent Shriver, first director of the Peace Corps, taught us thatone person can. indeed make a difference. (1966)

A. Philip Randolph's work in organizing railway employeesconvinced us that the dignity of work must be rewarded with ajust wage. (1967)

Father James Groppi was a radical spirit whose work inMilwaukee awoke people to the injustice of unfair housingand racial prejudice. (1968)

Saul Alinsky's book, Reveille for Radicals, taught people howto act together in promoting justice in society. (1969)

Dorothy Day, founder of the Catholic Worker Movement,reminded us to look for ourselves in the faces of the poor.(1972)

Senator Harold Hughes brought the spirit of the Gospel to hisefforts on behalf of the peace movement, equal education, civilrights, the elderly, and capital punishment opposition. (1974)

Dom Helder Camara, gentle shepherd of the poor ofnorthwestern Brazil, embraced the impoverished and gavesharp prophecy to the wealthy. (1975)

Mother Teresa of Calcutta lived a radical Christianity whichgave hope to the despairing and offered light to those living inthe dark world of abject poverty. (1976)

Bishop Thomas Gumbleton, a quiet yet firm advocate ofpeace, challenged Church leadership to embrace peacefulmeans of settling disputes. (1979)

Crystal Lee Sutton's leadership in organized labor underscoredthe powerful role of women in the workplace, reminding usthat equal work demands equal pay. (1980)

Bishop Ernest Unterkoefler's advocacy for the rights ofworkers helped to buoy the labor movement among the poorin Appalachia. (1980)

George Kennan, statesman and diplomat, realized that the onlyhope for solving the world's problems lies in abandoningviolence. (1982)

Helen M. Caldicott's work as a physician and peace advocategave her a powerfulvoice which spoke on behalf of the world'schildren in the face of possible nuclear holocaust. (1983)

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Cardinal Joseph Bernardin taught us through his notion of the"seamless garment" that all life is God-given, and thereforeprecious. (1985)

Bishop Maurice Dingman's activism in peace, justice andrural issues embodied his love for the land, reminding all of usof our roots in the soil. (1986)

Archbishop Desmond Tutu helped free South Africa from theyoke of apartheid, teaching the entire world that racialinjustice is sacrilege. (1987)

Eileen Egan's work with the organization Pax Christi providedwitness to the many contributions of women in addressing theworld's problems through creative non-violence. (1989)

Mairead Corrigan Maguire's work in Ireland became a globalprotest against violence toward children in the name ofreligion, politics and economics. (1990)

Maria Julia Hernandez directed the Human Rights Committeein El Salvador, which worked to record and publicize theatrocities committed in that nation's long civil war. (1991)

Cesar Chavez led the United Farm Workers to become astrident voice for workers who had long been disenfranchised.(1992)

Father Daniel Berrigan-poet, prophet and priest-offeredpowerful witness on behalf of peace and justice during andsince the Vietnam War years. (1993)

Jim Wallis, founder of the Sojourner Christian community,brought people to faith and to action in espousing radicalsocial engagement. (1995)

Bishop Samuel Ruiz lent great courage to his fight againstviolence and injustice inflicted against the poor and oppressedof Mexico's Chiapas region. (1996)

Jim and Shelley Douglass-the only married couple to receivethe award-have been steadfast in their efforts to build aworld of peace based on justice. (1997)

Sister Helen Prejean's loving presence on death row hasfostered reconciliation and spiritual healing to those too oftenconsidered beyond the bounds of humanity. (1998)

Adolfo Perez Esquivel has inspired the world with his Gospel-rooted work on behalf of Argentina's "disappeared ones."(1999)

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Monsignor George Higgins has woven together communitiesof faith and organized labor to support economic justice withstrength that is both political and spiritual. (2000)

Lech Walesa's heroic efforts to defend the rights of workers inthe face of Communist repression in Poland made him a globalleader for freedom and democracy. (2001)

Sisters Dorothy Marie and Gwen Hennessey sibling sistersand Dubuque Franciscans, have devoted their lives andministry to local activism on global issues of peace and justice.(2002)

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THE 2004PACEM IN TERRIS

PEACE AND FREEDOMAWARD

PACEM IN TERRISPEACE AND FREEDOM

AWARD

is presented to

The Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Award was

created in 1964 by the Davenport Catholic Interracial Council.

Since 1976, the award has been presented by the

Quad Cities Pacem in Terris Coalition. The award honors

Pope John XXIlI and commemorates his 1963 encyclical letter,

Pacem in Terris (Peace on Earth), which called

on all people to secure peace among all nations.

Reverend Arthur Simonby

The Diocese of Davenport, Iowa

St. Ambrose University

Augustana College

Churches United of the Quad City Area

Congregation of the Humility of Mary

CASl (Center for Active Seniors Inc.)

Pax Christi Quad Cities

Illowa Lutheran Coalition, and the

Student Hunger Drive

THE 2004 PACEM IN TERRIS

PLANNING COMMITTEE

Diocese of Davenport

Dan Ebener, Becky Townsend

St. Ambrose University

Rev. Bill Dawson, Rev. Ed Dunn, PJ Foley, Maureen McGrain

We honor you for your enduring efforts

to serve God by dedicating your life

to the cause of ending world hunger.

Augusrana College

Sr. Marilyn Ring OS8, Kai Swanson, Rev. Jim Winship

Churches United of the Quad City Area

Rev. Ronald Quay

Your passion for

social and economic justice and your

commitment to finding solutions to

the causes of poverty and hunger

around the world is an inspiration

to all people of good will.

Congregation of the Humility of Mary

Sr. Bea Snyder, CHM

CASI (Center for Active Seniors Inc.)

Jerri Leinen

Pax Christi Quad Cities

Bert and Ollie Finn

Your life stands as a testimony

to how one person, working in

concert with others, can

make a difference on a problem as

overwhelming as world hunger.

Illowa Lutheran Coalition

Quad Cities Student Hunger Drive

SPECIAL THANKS To

You truly embody the words of

Pope John XXlII in his encyclical

Pacem in Terris as a "spark of light,

a center of love, a vivifying leaven"

to your sisters and brothers

around the world.

The volunteers who helped put together the event today

Ambrosians for Peace and Justice for lending helping hands

St. Ambrose University for its hospitality

Augustana College for the luncheon

Churches United for the reception after the ceremony

Congregation of Humility of Mary for the evening meal

and Environment of Sacred Space

Torn Chouteau and Terry Strader for designing the award

Bishop William Franklin for his support of this award

The Catholic Interracial Council for its vision

Given this tenth day of November, 2004,

in Davenport, Iowa, USA

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