Reproduction of material from this website without written permission, or unlicensed commercial use or print and digital media outlets, dedicated to reporting the truth in light of the Gospel and the More about John F. Kennedy, from the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. Federal Aviation Administration ... [Read More...], WASHINGTON (AP) - John F. Kennedy Jr., a scion of the nation's most celebrated political dynasty, was reported lost and presumed dead along with his wife, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, and sister-in-law, Lauren Bessette. 137. According to the Code of Canon Law, “The Church earnestly recommends that the pious custom of burial be retained; but it does not forbid cremation, unless it is chosen for reasons which are contrary to Christian teaching” (Canon 1176, Section 3). The names John, Carolyn and Lauren are written in blue marker on the arms of the cross, which is circled by rocks. Please take a look around my archive before following. The single-engine Piper Saratoga piloted by Kennedy plummeted into the ocean about 7 miles from Martha's Vineyard on the night of July 16, instantly killing all three. Almost a month after their deaths, the simple monument is about the only place to mourn. Until 1963 cremation wasn't allowed by the Catholic Church. Sign up for 6 Free IssuesTry us out with a free trial subscription. MEMORIAL: Driftwood memorial honors memory of JFK Jr., family. Burial at sea by choice is allowed by the Church, a U.S. Navy chaplain said. 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Catholic Church. It leans slightly to the left and is crowned by two small American flags. "I had to come and see it," said Stephanie O'Leary, 37, of Hanson, one of about a dozen people visiting the cross on a recent morning. “So let us commend our brother and sisters to the Lord, that the Lord may embrace them in peace and raise them up on the last day.”, The Navy-style service was carried out for the civilians by special permission, and at the families' requests, but with a few changes: a Navy brass quintet played Christian hymns in place of the military “Taps.”, There was no singing, but news reports printed the hymns' words. But the 38-year-old Kennedy, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, 33, and Lauren Bessette, 34, were buried at sea. SubscribeStart your Register subscription today. A family source said a burial at sea for JFK Jr. was likely, and broadcast reports said the Navy had granted the family's requests for such a ceremony. Widow Jacqueline Kennedy, center, and daughter Caroline Kennedy are accompanied by the late president's brothers Sen. Edward Kennedy, left, and Attorney General Robert Kennedy. 2301). Not for commercial use. Several television commentators referred to the Kennedy and Bessette remains being “scattered,” but Father Linehan disputed that description. (AP) - On a beach near this Martha's Vineyard town stands a lone reminder of the deaths of John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife and her sister - a simple cross fashioned from pieces of driftwood lashed together with grape vines. Give a Gift SubscriptionBless friends, family or clergy with a gift of the Register. (AP) - On a beach near this Martha's Vineyard town stands a lone reminder of the deaths of John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife and her sister - a simple cross fashioned from pieces of driftwood lashed together with grape vines. AQUINNAH, Mass. 11/25/63 - Jackie, Bobby, and Teddy leave the Capitol, to wait below for JFK's casket to be carried down for it's trip to the White House and cathedral.

Sign-up for E-NewsletterGet Register Updates sent daily or weeklyto your inbox. - The bodies of John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife and sister-in-law were recovered Wednesday from the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean where they had lain inside their crashed plane for ... [Read More...], BOSTON - John F. Kennedy Jr.'s plane dived toward the ocean far faster than previously thought, plummeting at a dangerous rate that must have caused a locomotive-like roar of wind in the cockpit, investigators and aeronautics authorities said Monday. “I'm sure they didn't scatter,” Father Linehan said. Ted Kennedy's grave is not far away, sort of on lower left corner but down some where you can't see it here. Renew or manage your subscription here. Jesuit Father Charles J. O'Byrne, who presided at John Kennedy Jr.'s wedding, also participated. "I'm getting chills," said 33-year-old Kim Noonan of Marshfield, staring at the 4-foot cross. It is anchored in the sand of Philbin Beach, where Lauren Bessette's luggage had washed up four days earlier, bringing unofficial confirmation that the three were dead.

Subscriber Service CenterAlready a subscriber? monetization of National Catholic Register RSS feeds is strictly prohibited. Matt MacDonald is based in Mashpee, Massachusetts. The Vatican also offered a lengthy defense of the agreement, saying that “processes for new episcopal appointments are underway, some at an early stage, others at an advanced stage.”, In his “Letter to Women,” St. John Paul touched on all of her important roles. Free event featuring 80 notable speakers aims to inspire, offer practical support and community. It is important that the disposal of remains not show any contempt for the resurrection of the body, he said, adding, “Body and soul are important in the life of the Church.”. “It's perfectly legitimate according to the life of the Church,” said Capt. "It's still hard to believe.". Father Linehan said two Catholic Navy chaplains helped conduct the Kennedy-Bessette committal service, Father Bill Petruska and Father Lou Iasiello. Matt Mcdonald Features August 1, 1999.

Stephen Linehan, a Catholic priest who serves as division director for plans and policies of the Navy's Chief of Chaplains office in Arlington, Va. Father Linehan, who said he has conducted several burials at sea, likened the practice to the traditional committal service at cemeteries, with some adaptations. JFK'S Gravesite, aerial view. Kennedy's parents are buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which draws nearly 4.5 million visitors each year. The ceremony was performed July 22 about three miles from where Kennedy's plane crashed six days earlier as it approached Martha's Vineyard Airport.

I post and reblog photographs and information involving my political views, favorite historical figures, healthy food and lifestyle, fun girly things, and a touch of funny posts. The trio has been missing since Friday night, after the plane ... [Read More...], HOCKLEY, Texas - Tragic twists of fate for the Kennedy family have provided unexpected opportunities for a Texas truck driver and his son to be eyewitnesses to key points in the Kennedy saga. EWTN News, Inc. is the world’s largest Catholic news organization, comprised of television, radio,

The Church takes a dim view of any practices that it believes do not show proper reverence for human remains, such as scattering cremains to the wind. I really don't know why it is that all of us are so committed to the sea, except I think it's because in addition to the fact that the sea changes, and the light changes, and ships change, it's because we all came ... [Read More...], Kennedys plan burial at sea for JFK Jr. today WOODS HOLE, Mass. JFK Jr. The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide. Saved by History Nerd. See more ideas about Jfk funeral, Jfk, Kennedy family. 11/25/63: Leaders from around the world walk in the funeral procession from the White House to St. Matthew's Cathedral. Bible interpretation is often far more complicated and nuanced than many people assume.

Sun | Nation & World — Aug 15th, 1999 AQUINNAH, Mass. Catholic organizations recognizing the power of prayer are contributing their own petitions online to the public to prepare for the November elections — and to help address both the long-standing civic discord and recent riots plaguing the country. There is a memorial marker for JFK's eldest brother, Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Former first lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis was laid to rest next to President Kennedy on May 23, 1994. (Photo by Dan Farrell New York Daily News) Original Filename: AP_CEAR0.JPG. — Off the coast of Martha's Vineyard, an officer in dress whites carried three brass urns of cremated remains, one by one, down a ladder to the waterline by the tail of the destroyer USS Briscoe. “What you do is, whether they're in the urn or not in the urn, you just pour them in the sea directly.”, The key is motivation, Father Linehan said. Kennedy was piloting his plane Friday night with his wife, Carolyn, and her sister Lauren Bessette, when it dropped from radar 16 1/2 miles from Martha's Vineyard Airport.

“We commit their elements to the deep,” a Navy chaplain prayed at the ceremony, “for we are dust and unto dust we shall return, but the Lord Jesus Christ will change our mortal bodies to be like his in glory, for he is risen, the firstborn from the dead. JFK’s original gravesite attracted 16 million visitors in the first three years after his death. Pardon does a wealth of good for hurting souls.