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USCCB Launches Respect Life Program for 2012-2013 October 9th, 2012
The United States Catholics Bishops Conference (USCCB) program has launched their 2012-2013 “Respect Life Program”. The Bishops are inviting Catholics to renew their personal commitment to defend all human life, especially for the most vulnerable members of the human family.
“By our unflinching defense of human life and religious freedom, by our witness to the transcendent nature of the human person, and by our compassionate service to our brothers and sisters in need, may we spark a renewal of love and commitment to the true good of others,” said Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston.
This year’s theme is: “Faith Opens Our Eyes to Human Life In All Its Grandeur and Beauty”. October is designated each year as Respect Life Month by the U.S. Catholic Church. Liturgical resources and prayers may now be downloaded from: www.usccb.org/about/pro-life-activities/respect-life-program/index.cfm. These materials contain articles on timely topics in the cause for protecting human life and dignity.
Immigration News from the US Conference of Catholic Bishops September 24th, 2012
Consider attending a National Conference entitled “Migration Policy and Advocacy in 2013 and Beyond: New Challenges and New Opportunities.” The conference will examine migration from both federal and state/local perspectives and will discuss methods for advancing the migration policy agenda of the Church in 2013 and beyond. Sponsored by USCCB and Catholic Legal Immigration Network – more details click here.
Read and Reflect on God’s Call: “Labor priests’ being trained to help immigrant, low-wage workers
Dr. Maurice Schroeder, OMI Honored with Doctoral Degree September 16th, 2012
Dr. Maurice Schroeder, OMI
The University of Waterloo conferred an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree on Dr. Maurice Schroeder, OMI, on June 14th, 2012. Dr. Schroeder, a medical doctor, was recognized for his global citizenship work and, in particular, his leadership of a mission hospital in the Amazon Basin of northeastern Peru. The hospital has served over 20,000 mostly indigenous people living in villages along the Napo River.
Summer/Fall VIVAT Newsletter Available September 14th, 2012
Learn about what VIVAT International members and staff are doing on international peace and development issues. Read the latest VIVAT on-line newsletter, VIVAT News for July/August/September, 2012.(Download the PDF)
Oblates Join Caravan for Peace Gatherings September 12th, 2012
The Caravan for Peace in Washington, DC
The Caravan for Peace with Justice and Dignity led by renowned Mexican poet Javier Sicilia formed an historic caravan across the United States that traveled from San Diego, California, to Washington D.C. The Caravan stopped in San Antonio on August 24th,.where Oblate representatives showed their solidarity with the effort. Oblate priests Seamus Finn and Rufus Whitley joined the Caravan of Peace gathering at Freedom Plaza in downtown Washington, DC on Sept 10th.
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