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Catholic Charities Welcome THE FULL FAITH - May 22, 2013 Catholic Charities Welcome : To donate to Catholic Charities in Oklahoma to directly assist those affected by the tornado.http://thefullnessofthefaith.tumblr.com/post/51054130352
Catholic Charities of Toronto Gala Speech ARCHDIOCESE OF TORONTO BLOG - May 21, 2013 On May 16, Catholic Charities of Toronto celebrated its centenary with a gala evening. Below is an excerpt of the speech presented by Executive Director Michael Fullan. We thank him for sharing this with us. Congratulations to all who have contributed to the rich legacy of social service that Catholic Charities has provided over the past 100 years. Tonight, we gather to celebrate the works of all the women and men who ...http://archdioceseoftoronto.blogspot.com/2013/05/catholic-charities-of-toronto-gala.html
How to Help Victims of the Oklahoma Tornado CATHOLIC FIRE - May 21, 2013 ... pray for the victims of the Oklahoma tornado disaster. Those who wish to help victims of Monday's tornado in Moore, Okla., may donate through Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Make a donation here . St. Andrew the Apostle Church - the only Catholic parish in Moore - is without power and water, but according to initial reports, was not heavily damaged by Monday's tornado. A Mass will be celebrated at 5:30 p.m., if power is ...http://catholicfire.blogspot.com/2013/05/how-to-help-victims-of-oklahoma-tornado.html
Five Things to Remember on May 21 USCCB BLOG - May 21, 2013 1. Pope Francis prayed for the people of Oklahoma today during his daily Mass and sent a tweet, saying, "I am close to the families of all who died in the Oklahoma tornado, especially those who lost young children. Join me in praying for them." 2. Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City has encouraged people to give to the Oklahoma City Catholic Charities, which ishttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UsccbMediaBlog/~3/SwjdIHVQEK0/five-things-to-remember-on-may-21.html
Oklahoma Bishop Supports Those Grieving in Moore CATHOLIC FIRE - May 21, 2013 ... and counseling, he said. William Banowsky, the agency's development director, told CNA that they are setting up a plan, coordinating with state, federal and local agencies "to work together on a cohesive plan." He said Catholic Charities "works with those affected long-term, so we're there for their immediate needs, finding shelter and clothing and things like that, but we work with them for up to three, four years, however long it takes for them to get back ...http://catholicfire.blogspot.com/2013/05/oklahoma-bishop-supports-those-grieving.html
Archbishop of Oklahoma: With the People of Oklahoma Through Their Recovery NEWS.VA - May 21, 2013 http://www.news.va/en/news/archbishop-of-oklahoma-with-the-people-of-oklahoma
Saints South of the Border P R WOMAN FOR CHRIST - May 21, 2013 Today the Catholic Church honors St. Christopher Magallanes and several other Mexican priests martyred for their faith in the 1920's. If you have not seen the film "For Greater Glory" I strongly suggest that you find a copy and see it. Or, you can purchase a copy from any of the Pauline Books & Media Centers (www.pauline.org) in the USA or Toronto. In the beginning of the film Peter O'Toole portrays Father Christopher Magallanas a kind pastor in Mexico. The ...http://prwomanforchrist.blogspot.com/2013/05/saints-south-of-border.html
As the Country Struggles With Its Finances, New Tax Perks for Churches Are Brought In CLERICAL WHISPERS - May 20, 2013 A new deal between the Government and the Catholic Church will see millions more of taxpayers' money flowing into the church's coffers. Recent changes to the Gift Aid scheme mean that charities can now claim Gift Aid on smaller donations. Catholic parish churches will be able to claim from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) an extra 20% for each donation of up to £20 without requiring the giver to complete a form. It is estimated that ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/05/as-country-struggles-with-its-finances.html
Tragedy in Oklahoma THE DIGITAL HAIRSHIRT - May 20, 2013 I was stationed at Ft. Sill in lawton, OK, during my Army days. Pray for Oklahoma. And send donations to Catholic Charities in OKC .http://digihairshirt.blogspot.com/2013/05/tragedy-in-oklahoma.html
Catholics in Healthcare: Practical and Theological Resources BRIDGES AND TANGENTS - May 20, 2013 ... ABOUT page: Celebrating and supporting the Catholic contribution to health, social care and social action Catholics are busy and engaged in Health and Social Care. We see the work of caring for others as a core part of being Catholic. From being informal carers and volunteers to pursuing careers in nursing, medicine, social care, research and policy, Catholics There are well over 1.000 Catholic agencies and organizations in the UK providing ...http://bridgesandtangents.wordpress.com/2013/05/20/catholics-in-healthcare-practical-and-theological-resources/
Catholic Church Way Too Serious. CARIBBEAN CATHOLIC - May 19, 2013 ... serious, that is, when it took things here too seriously and it forgot about embracing and tenderness," he told representatives of Caritas Internationalis -- the umbrella organization of national Catholic charities around the world. The maternal, tender side of the church is a value "that the mother church cannot lose," he said. The pope made his comments during a 45-minute informal meeting with Caritas Internationalis' executive committee, its ...http://caribbeancatholic.blogspot.com/2013/05/catholic-church-way-too-serious.html
Catholic Groups Say Agriculture Laws Should Aid Poor, Farmers CLERICAL WHISPERS - May 18, 2013 Leaders of several prominent Catholic institutions asked members of Congress to provide for the hungry, protect the interests of farmers and promote environmental stewardship with the 2013 Farm Bill. "In the face of continuing budgetary constraints, the 2013 Farm Bill is an opportunity to address our nation's broken and outdated agricultural policies," they said. "This is a crucial time to build a more just framework that puts poor and hungry people first, serves small ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/05/catholic-groups-say-agriculture-laws.html
Jesus Breathed on Us JOURNEY TO WISDOM - May 18, 2013 A Reflection on John 20:19-22 N.A.B. By: Larry T We are being assaulted! The attack on us is shocking, alarming, and ominous. We are the Catholic Church and attacks on our Church are personal attacks on us and our faith. Examples of the onslaught aren't hard to find. Illinois Catholic Charities close over adoption rule. Catholic Charities in Illinois has served for more than 40 years as a major link in ...http://journeytowisdom-ocbs.blogspot.com/2013/05/jesus-breathed-on-us.html
Catholic Problems #36 WE'RE MORE THAN FLESH AND BONE - May 17, 2013 catholic-on-the-internet : hislittleflower-throughconcrete : purplebeards : hislittleflower-throughconcrete : Pro Choicer: What if they can't afford another baby??!! You: ADOPTION! Pro Choicer: And what if they can't afford pregnancy and birth? What if their child is unlikely to be taken in by adoption agencies? I'm assuming you mean if they have no health insurance? The adoption agency typically pays the expenses . The couple adopting covers any additional expenses, ...http://bannerofthecross.tumblr.com/post/50680215622
Notes on Peace and Justice CNS BLOG - May 16, 2013 North Carolina priest named Catholic Charities USA volunteer of the year A priest who sees his ministry as a bridge connecting Catholics, non-Catholics and people in need in rural lightly populated southwest North Carolina is Catholic Charities USA 's volunteer of the year. Father George Kloster, wearing vest, is pictured with a group of volunteers from his parish and others in 2012 as they repaired a home damaged by a ...http://cnsblog.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/notes-on-peace-and-justice-3/
Mackerel-Snappin' on the Rise (or Why I Am Durn Glad to Be in Knoxville) THE DIGITAL HAIRSHIRT - May 13, 2013 ... Francis' first apostolic blessings was for Knoxville. We are blessed not only with a great Bishop, but have the presence of a good Cardinal. In short, God is smilin' on Rocky Top and the Body of Christ is vibrant. So it was no surprise to read this: New data shows that some of the fastest growing dioceses in the country are deep in the U.S. South . The third fastest developing diocese is Atlanta, which saw the number of registered parishioners explode from nearly 322,000 in 2002 to one million ...http://digihairshirt.blogspot.com/2013/05/mackerel-snappin-on-rise-or-why-i-am.html
Homeless Man Donates $250 to Catholic Charities. DOUG LAWRENCE'S CATHOLIC WEBLOG - May 5, 2013 Ed Denst, 77, gave the sum to the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Council of Los Angeles so it could be used to help others. The charity has been supplying Denst with lunches at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church for nearly 20 years. Read morehttp://douglawrence.wordpress.com/2013/05/05/homeless-man-donates-250-to-catholic-charities/
USCCB Action Alert: Lobby Congress on Behalf of Conscience-Protection Legislation CATHOLIC FIRE - May 1, 2013 The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is urging Catholics to contact their representatives in support of the Health Care Conscience Rights Act. "The Obama Administration's contraceptive/abortifacient/sterilization mandate will begin to be enforced against nonprofit religious schools, charities and health care providers on August 1," according to the USCCB action alert. "In the days to come, Congress must decide whether to address this problem ...http://catholicfire.blogspot.com/2013/05/usccb-action-alert-lobby-congress-on.html
Subsidiarity in Texas? Fertilizer Plant Blast Victims Turn to Each Other, Not Government OSV DAILY TAKE BLOG - May 1, 2013 ... Valerie Schmalz, OSV Newsweekly " Could parishes fill the social welfare gap? ", Brian Fraga, OSV Newsweekly Jennifer Rey is the web editor of Our Sunday Visitor ...http://www.osvdailytake.com/2013/05/subsidiarity-in-texas-fertilizer-blast.html
Roman Catholic Church 'To Take Over Secular Schools' CLERICAL WHISPERS - April 30, 2013 The Roman Catholic Church is set to take over struggling secular schools under Government plans designed to raise standards in the state education system, it has emerged. Successful Catholic schools could be enlisted to act as "sponsors" to help run community primaries and secondaries in difficult circumstances, it was revealed. The move would reverse an existing policy that prevents Catholic schools striking up federations with ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/05/roman-catholic-church-to-take-over.html
