Tuesday, June 11, 2013
USCCB Urges Senate to Improve and Approve Immigration Reform Legislation
Click here to read more about this topic on the USCCB website.
Monday, June 10, 2013
"Band of Sisters" Film in Lancaster, PA
Band of Sisters, a film by Mary Fishman about the "remarkable journey of nuns in the United States from daughters of the Church to citizens of the world" will be screened in Lancaster, PA from June 26-30. Click here for more information about the film and show times. (It will also be shown in Cleveland, San Francisco and Houston this summer.) The film's makers are asking that this information be shared widely on websites, Facebook pages and in parish bulletins.
Here's a description of the film from its website:
In Band of Sisters, two nuns advocate for the rights of immigrant detainees and deportees in and around a Chicago-area deportation center. It is 50 years since Pope John XXIII opened the Second Vatican Council to let a little fresh air into the church, and most Catholic nuns in the U.S. have never looked back. Fascinating scenes of convent life prior to Vatican II contrast with those of nuns in the tumultuous and exciting years after the Council, when sisters became engaged with the great social movements of our day.
Adeptly illuminating the path from direct service to social justice to the transformation of consciousness, Band of Sisters travels with sisters who continue their mission as organic farmers, environmental attorneys, peace activists, holistic health care practitioners, podcasters, and more. With poignancy, drama, and humor, the film fosters well-deserved recognition for its engaging characters and the thousands of sisters like them.
In the face of obstacles and threats cast by government agencies, the military, and the hierarchy of their own church, the forward-thinking U.S. nuns are on a mission of love, and it appears that nothing can stop them.
Here's a description of the film from its website:
In Band of Sisters, two nuns advocate for the rights of immigrant detainees and deportees in and around a Chicago-area deportation center. It is 50 years since Pope John XXIII opened the Second Vatican Council to let a little fresh air into the church, and most Catholic nuns in the U.S. have never looked back. Fascinating scenes of convent life prior to Vatican II contrast with those of nuns in the tumultuous and exciting years after the Council, when sisters became engaged with the great social movements of our day.
Adeptly illuminating the path from direct service to social justice to the transformation of consciousness, Band of Sisters travels with sisters who continue their mission as organic farmers, environmental attorneys, peace activists, holistic health care practitioners, podcasters, and more. With poignancy, drama, and humor, the film fosters well-deserved recognition for its engaging characters and the thousands of sisters like them.
In the face of obstacles and threats cast by government agencies, the military, and the hierarchy of their own church, the forward-thinking U.S. nuns are on a mission of love, and it appears that nothing can stop them.
Sunday, June 9, 2013
New Jersey: Stop Assisted Suicide Legislation
From the New Jersey Catholic Conference: Oppose A-3328 and S-2259
A-3328 -- a bill authorizing assisted suicide -- has been released by the Assembly Health and Senior Services Committee. S-2259, an identical bill, has been referred to the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Services Committee. These bills would allow a person who has a "terminal disease" to request a prescription from a physician for lethal drugs that would end their life. "Terminal disease" is defined as "an incurable and irreversible disease that has been medically confirmed and will, within reasonable medical judgment, result in a patient's death." The New Jersey Catholic Conference invites us to oppose A-3328/S-2259. Click here to send a message to your elected officials indicating your opposition to assisted suicide in New Jersey.
A-3328 -- a bill authorizing assisted suicide -- has been released by the Assembly Health and Senior Services Committee. S-2259, an identical bill, has been referred to the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Services Committee. These bills would allow a person who has a "terminal disease" to request a prescription from a physician for lethal drugs that would end their life. "Terminal disease" is defined as "an incurable and irreversible disease that has been medically confirmed and will, within reasonable medical judgment, result in a patient's death." The New Jersey Catholic Conference invites us to oppose A-3328/S-2259. Click here to send a message to your elected officials indicating your opposition to assisted suicide in New Jersey.
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Interfaith Panel Exploring Economic & Environmental Sustainability
On Sunday, June 23 an interfaith panel of experts will discuss economic and environmental sustainability by examining the impact of our sacred stories on our ability to live with one another and nature as a peaceful, creative, just and sustainable Earth Community. Consider attending in person at Trinity Church, New York City, or online. Here are the details:
Panelists: David Korten, Barbara Marx Hubbard, Acharya Judith Lief, Rabbi Arthur Waskow, Rev. Richard Cizik
Date/Time: Sunday, June 23, 2013, 2-4 pm
The event is free, but RSVPs are required. RSVP to sacredearth@trinitywallstreet.org with the subject line "Attending Sacred Earth" and indicate if you'll be joining in person or online. If you're joining online, you'll be sent the webcast link in advance.
Panelists: David Korten, Barbara Marx Hubbard, Acharya Judith Lief, Rabbi Arthur Waskow, Rev. Richard Cizik
Date/Time: Sunday, June 23, 2013, 2-4 pm
The event is free, but RSVPs are required. RSVP to sacredearth@trinitywallstreet.org with the subject line "Attending Sacred Earth" and indicate if you'll be joining in person or online. If you're joining online, you'll be sent the webcast link in advance.
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Fortnight for Freedom 2013
The U.S. bishops have called for a Fortnight for Freedom, a two-week (June 21 to July 4) period of prayer and action, to address many current challenges to religious liberty, including the August 1, 2013 deadline for religious organizations to comply with the HHS mandate and other religious liberty concerns. Click here for more information.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Blue Campaign: New and Improved
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has announced the "new and improved Blue Campaign," an effort of the Department to speak with a unified voice. Click here to learn more about the announcement and the Campaign.
Monday, June 3, 2013
Trafficking Education
Are you familiar with the Trafficking Education Network? Its mission is to use various educational activities to create leaders needed to address human trafficking. Click here to learn more.
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