COVER STORY • Bishops' fall meeting ends with flurry of activity COVER STORY • New deacon class being formed: SERIES - Permanent Deacons are called to the service FEATURE ARTICLE • Volunteers feed the needy year round FEATURE ARTICLE • The Stewardship of Treasure By C. Justin Clements FEATURE ARTICLE • Church better off for addressing scandal, says Bishop Gregory By Jerry Filteau Catholic News Service FEATURE ARTICLE • Hundreds gather for Charities' annual dinner				• This Far By Faith by Bishop J. Terry Steib, S.V.D., D.D. • From The Heart And Mind Of Father Bill • Papal News • Diocesan News • Parish News • Lectionary Readings • Education • A Message From Dr. Mary C. McDonald • Reflections On Sunday's Readings • Obituaries • VISION 2000 UPDATE • Spanish Mass Schedule • Catholic Community Calendar
		HISTORICAL FIRST -- Pope John Paul II, the first pope to address the Italian Parliament, stands in its Rome chambers Nov. 14. The pope discussed Italian-Vatican relations, prison reform and Italy's low birth rate with legislators in a building that formerly belonged to the Vatican when it governed Italy. See story on page 15. (CNS photo from the Vatican) UPDATE: Bishop's Appeal Goal: $1,957,500