by John Freund, CM | Mar 29, 2014 | Justice and Peace
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Committee on Migration, joined by bishops on the border, will travel to Nogales, Arizona, March 30-April 1 to tour the U.S.-Mexico border and celebrate Mass on behalf of the close to 6,000 migrants who have died in the... by John Freund, CM | Mar 22, 2014 | Church
It has happened 27 times! The United States Catholic Conference blog catalogs each occurrance. “President Obama’s upcoming meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican, March 27, marks the 28th time a sitting U.S. President has met with a pope. The meetings,... by John Freund, CM | Feb 26, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
The USCCB offers Online Resources For Lent – Audio retreats, video reflections, downloadable calendar are among the offerings that people might find useful with Lent starting Ash Wednesday, March 5. With the theme “Give Up, Take Up, Lift Up,” resources include...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 19, 2014 | Justice and Peace
On January 22 our nation will mark the 41st anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that made abortion legal throughout the U.S. Promotional and planning resources are available for leaders. Since that tragic decision, more than 55 million...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 29, 2013 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
National Migration Week will be observed in dioceses around the country January 5-11. “During National Migration Week, we should not only pray for those who are marginalized but also advocate that protections are provided to them, for they need them most.” The theme...