Catholic Events

It gives me great pleasure to let you know that Dom Alcuin Reid will be giving a talk based on his new book, Sacra Liturgia, of which he is the editor at St. Mary's Church in Norwalk.

Dom Alcuin is a monk of the Monastère Saint-Benoît in Fréjus-Toulon, France. He has lectured and has published extensively on the Liturgy, including The Organic Development of the Liturgy with a preface by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, and The Ceremonies of the Roman Rite Described. He is a supporter of the Traditional Roman Mass, not, as he would say, as a “Traditionalist” but as a Catholic. We are hoping that he will have copies of his new book for sale after the talk.

This is a great opportunity to hear one of the very best liturgical scholars and authors in the Church today. I hope you will come and bring friends.

DOM ALCUIN REID SACRA LITURGIA

FRIDAY 20 JUNE AT 7:30 PM

SAINT MARY’S CHURCH

669 WEST AVENUE, NORWALK, CT

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There will be a Gregorian chant tutorial learning the basics of the Church's chant.

Date & time: Wednesday, June 18, 7pm
Place: Monastery of the Glorious Cross, 61 Burban Drive, Branford (next to St Elizabeth Church)
Fee: $20. (Scholarship available)

The text will be the Parish Book of Chant (CMAA, 2nd); if you have the Liber Cantualis, please bring that text, too.

An RSVP is required by June 14. Space is limited.

PAX!

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Weekend Teen Retreat Friday-Sunday, June 20-22 at the Holy Family Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Rd, West Hartford. 

This two-night retreat offers interested teens of high school age opportunities for growth in personal faith, community building and leadership training. The retreat provides a sacred and restful atmosphere to support teens in understanding their Catholic faith.  It encourages teens to share their gifts and talents with their parishes and to be leaders in sharing their faith with others. Begins on Friday evening at 8:00 p.m. and concludes with a family mass on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Refreshments will follow. Offering: $175.  

Registration deadline has been extended to Wednesday, June 18.  For more information, call Liza Peters at 860-760-9712 or visit the Holy Family website.  https://www.holyfamilyretreat.org/teenretreat

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Here are three upcoming events to share if possible:

Monday, June 16, 3:30 pm
Educators Introduction to The Saint John's Bible

Administrators and teachers: learn how this free exhibition may enhance your history, art or religious curriculum. Please RSVP: museum@kofc.org.

Tuesday, June 17, 8:30 am
Religious Leaders Introduction to The Saint John's Bible

Clergy and lay ministers: learn how this exhibition -- a monumental handwritten and illuminated Bible -- may interest and benefit your congregation. Please RSVP: museum@kofc.org.

Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Homeschool Day with the Saint John's Bible

Homeschoolers are welcome to participate in a day exploring the Saint John's Bible. There'll be a tour and opportunity to study the exhibition, a video presentation, a demonstration by professional calligrapher Debby Reelitz and a hands-on activity for students and parents.

The program runs from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch is on your own, although the Museum has a picnic room 

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There is a benefit wine tasting event sponsored by the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (ASCJ) and Federico & Sette, PC, for their work at the Clelian Adult Day Center (261 Benham St, Hamden) on Wednesday, June 25, 6-8pm.

$35.00 donation.

The Clelian Adult Day Center is named for the foundress of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart, The Servant of God Mother Clelia Merloni (+1930), whose process of canonization was begun in 1989. The Center has been offering compassionate care to their clients and respite to caregivers since 1988.

For more information and getting tickets:  Call Mia, 203-248-4151, ext. 646.

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Contributor: Paul A. Zalonski

Catholic Connecticut

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EWTN Press Release: The Doctor Is In!

New! Dr. Ray Guarendi Five Days a Week

Irondale, AL – EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network and Ave Maria Radio (AMR) are proud to announce that Dr. Ray Guarendi is set to host “The Doctor Is In,” five days a week, starting June 2, 2014.

Dr. Ray, father of 10, is a clinical psychologist, author, public speaker and international television and radio host. “The Doctor Is In” will continue to be heard at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT, Monday through Friday, on EWTN Radio, while his TV show, “Living Right With Dr. Ray,” can be seen at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT, Saturdays, on EWTN television.

 

“The Doctor Is In” debuted on EWTN Radio 11 years ago and has grown to become America’s trusted source for family advice for Catholics, with hosting duties split between Dr. Ray and Coleen Kelly Mast. Dr. Ray and Coleen, who is soon slated to host her own new program live on Saturday mornings, have helped thousands of listeners over the years through this daily call-in program.  

 

This move gives “The Doctor is In” greater consistency in its host and represents the first of many new productions planned between the two Catholic media apostolates.  “A heightened collaboration between EWTN Radio and AMR sets into motion an even greater commitment to improving the overall quality and effectiveness of Catholic radio programming”, said David Vacheresse, General Manager of EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network.    

 

Al Kresta, President & CEO of Ave Maria Radio, agreed. “We’ve been regularly partnering with EWTN Radio on “Kresta In the Afternoon,” “Catholic Connection,” “Christ Is The Answer,” and other programs heard across the EWTN Radio Network. Factor in some of the other EWTN platforms including the EWTN Global Catholic Television Network and the “National Catholic Register,” and AMR is thrilled to further assist EWTN in the work of the New Evangelization, helping engaged Catholics grow in their faith and reach out to disengaged Catholics. Remedial catechesis remains so necessary for millions of American Catholics. Our increased co-operation will no doubt spark new ideas for future program offerings.” 

 

In its 18th year, Ave Maria Radio is a listener supported 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that employs various media to offer news, analysis, teaching, devotions and music to proclaim the Good News that Jesus is Lord. Internet website www.avemariaradio.net.

 

EWTN Global Catholic Network, in its 33rd year, is available in over 230 million television households in more than 140 countries and territories. With its direct broadcast satellite television and radio services, AM & FM radio networks, worldwide short-wave radio station, Internet website www.ewtn.com, electronic and print news services, and publishing arm, EWTN is the largest religious media network in the world.

Mississippi Mass Confusion

This weekend parishioners at St. John the Evangelists Catholic Church in Gulfport, Mississippi celebrated their sixth year “International Celebration” Mass. 

What is “International Celebration Mass” you ask?  It’s a Mass with a procession of international flags, dancing children during Mass and our Lord’s altar draped in a world map. 

What’s the point of such a Mass?

To celebrate the peoples diversity of course!

Move over Jesus, this Mass isn’t about you, it’s about US.

Look at us! 

See how diverse we are! 

See how we come together to celebrate how special we are!

See how we use words like “unite” and “diversity” and “come together” to divert attention from the fact that we have reduced you Jesus, to a mere excuse to gather at Church so we can celebrate how great we the people are!  

See us celebrate US!  See us celebrate how wonderfully diverse we all are!

See us NOT celebrating Jesus.  :(

Once the guitar strumming and dancing is done, the diversity Mass is followed by a buffet of diverse food for all the diverse people to eat in order to complete the celebration of their diversity.

 Quote from the Sun Herald:

       “Parishioners dressed in the attire depicting their background and carried flags from each country of origin represented at the church to begin the Mass. St. John's Church Choir, St. John's Hispanic Choir and the Vietnamese Martyrs Church Angels Choir of Biloxi provided music during the service. Children's groups from Vietnamese Martyrs and St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church performed ceremonial dances during the Mass as well.  Coordinator of the event Vickie Tiner said South Mississippi is rich in other cultures and this is a way of celebrating those cultures.” –end quote-

What does parish priest Father Joseph Uko say about this Mass? He says, “the celebration highlights the differences and the one reason everyone comes together.”

Really Father?  The “one reason everyone comes together” for Mass is to celebrate our own diversity?

God save us from priests like this!!

A reminder for those who think this sort of Mass is what the Church teaches…

Catholic Catechism on the Mass…

VI. The Paschal Banquet

1382 The Mass is at the same time, and inseparably, the sacrificial memorial in which the sacrifice of the cross is perpetuated and the sacred banquet of communion with the Lord's body and blood. But the celebration of the Eucharistic sacrifice is wholly directed toward the intimate union of the faithful with Christ through communion. To receive communion is to receive Christ himself who has offered himself for us.

1387 To prepare for worthy reception of this sacrament, the faithful should observe the fast required in their Church.²¹⁸ Bodily demeanor (gestures, clothing) ought to convey the respect, solemnity, and joy of this moment when Christ becomes our guest.                                                         

In Christ,

Julie @ Connecticut Catholic Corner

Source & images: http://www.sunherald.com/2014/05/25/5600514/catholic-mass-celebrates-diversity.html?sp=/99/184/201/

Parish information: http://www.biloxidiocese.org/index.cfm?load=org&org=48

Vatican Catechism: http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P42.HTM

Catholic Laity Taking Control in Parishes

Every time I hear another story about how a Catholic parish is changing to be more like a protestant church I feel sick.

Unfortunately it is happening again, this time to our Catholic brethren in Canada.  The Archdiocese of Saint Boniface recently announced its five year “Action Plan” in which they will work hard at turning much of the parish over to the laity to run.

Archbishop Albert LeGatt seems thrilled with the "Action Plan" to hand over more parish authority to the laity.  This plan means parish priests will have less authority over their own parishes while the laity have more control and power than ever before. This is how protestant congregations work, the congregation dictates to the minister how things will go and if he doesn't like it, he's voted out and a new puppet is installed.

Quote from Winnipeg Free Press:

“The proposal to involve lay people in making decisions will be presented to priests, deacons and lay leaders at an all-day meeting on May 28, says Pierre-Alain Giffard, director of pastoral services for the archdiocese.

"We're looking at building healthy, relevant and missionary parishes that aim at spiritual growth and involving people in ministries," says Giffard, who holds a doctorate in theology specializing in church growth.” –end quote-

And this gem about a parishes 'decision-making powers' to move from the priest to the laity.

Quote: “Giffard says the proposal calls for decision-making powers to move from the parish priest to include a parish leadership team responsible for faith formation, social justice, fellowship, finance, liturgical functions and proclaiming the faith.

This restructuring proposal grows out of a five-year action plan (http://www.archsaintboniface.ca) calling for spiritual and pastoral renewal involving all Catholics in the diocese, says Archbishop Albert LeGatt.  

 "It's also asking the parishes to engage in a visioning and planning process for their parish life, which is more than just keeping up the building," says LeGatt, who compares the shift in structure to building a bridge span by span.

[Archbishop LeGatt says] "The next span in the bridge is about giving greater authority to the lay people and authority given in a consultative and service manner."  

Changing the lines of authority in the Catholic church may take years to implement, says a retired professor of Catholic history and longtime advocate for change in the governance of the church.  

 "We've had a clericalized top-down leadership for centuries encoded in canon law," says Richard Lebrun, adding it is ironic the hierarchy of the archdiocese is now telling the lay people how to get involved.” –end quote-

Yes, how ironic indeed!

Here are a few quotes from the “Action Plan”…

DIOCESAN GUIDING PRINCIPLES - 

 FIRST GUIDING PRINCIPLE Call upon the gifts and charisms of all the baptized. Rethink and adapt to the changing circumstances in our communities, the vocations and the roles, the calls and the responses to the ministries and services of the Church. The spiritual and pastoral renewal depends upon the willingness of the baptized to share their gifts and charisms. 

SECOND GUIDING PRINCIPLE Broaden the outreach of the Gospel and the faith of the ChurchStrive for a greater life-giving presence of the Church.

THIRD GUIDING PRINCIPLE Assert Catholic identity -Express our Catholic identity.

FOURTH GUIDING PRINCIPLE Give visibility to the Church- Increase the visibility of the Church in the public forum.

FIFTH GUIDING PRINCIPLE Develop the spirituality of stewardship- Integrate the spirituality of Christian stewardship into parish and diocesan activities.

Here are some specifics:

NATHANAEL

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES - Nathanael is a journey of discernment and formation designed to offer the baptized the opportunity to enrich and deepen their faith, to witness more effectively in the world, to evangelize and, if such is their call, to exercise leadership in the Church. It leads the baptized to rediscover and mature in their baptismal commitment, and to engage more fully in the mission of Christ and of the Church. Nathanael is placed under the responsibility of the Diocesan Coordinator of Evangelization and Adult Faith Formation aided by a formation team.

And…

SOCIAL PASTORAL MISSION
The social pastoral mission of the Church is the embodiment of a concrete and life-giving concern for evangelization in the social, economic, cultural, and political realities of society (Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church). Its goal is to promote social justice, respect for human rights and dignity, as well as a greater transforming force of our society so it is truer to the Gospel. Through His Word, God calls upon all the faithful to look after the poor and downtrodden, through individual and collective action as people of good will sharing and manifesting God’s love.

And…

SOCIAL JUSTICE

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES - Social justice promotes equal rights and community solidarity. It strives toward a just society in social, economic, and cultural terms. It works toward giving everyone the same opportunities for success but also promotes an equitable distribution of wealth.New Projects and Implementation phases 2013-2018   Take an inventory of existing social justice initiatives in the Archdiocese

Develop activities through networking with other provincial organizations involved in social justice.

  

So what do you think Catholics? 

Is it a good idea for the laity to take over and become more like the 30,000+ protestant denominations out there?

Will this “action plan” grow better Catholics or closet protestants who call themselves Catholic?        

In Christ,

Julie @ Connecticut Catholic Corner


**For some reason Blogger isn't accepting any Youtube video codes today, so to watch Archbishop LeGatt on Youtube discuss "Action Plan" go HERE.

Source: http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/faith/diocese-turns-to-its-parishioners-260507901.html

The Plan: http://www.archsaintboniface.ca/media/Action-Plan/Archi-Plan2013-2018-02-english-resize.pdf

Link: http://www.archsaintboniface.ca/main.php?p=6

Catholic Events

The Hamden Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group will be meeting on Thursday, May 22, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be in the Family Life Office, next to St. Stephen Church at 412 Ridge Road, Hamden. All are welcome.

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This weekend, May 23rd & 24th , The St Rita Knights of Columbus will be running the Annual KofC Car Wash at the Daycare Center, 30 Gillies Road ( across Whitney Ave from the Church).

Friday May 23, 6pm until Dusk
Saturday from 8am to 1pm.

ALL proceeds to Fisher House of West Haven.

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WOMEN SUFFERING from a past abortion are invited to a Day of Prayer and Healing on Sat., June 28, from 9 am-5 pm at the Seton Neumann Center in Danbury

Begin your healing journey and experience God’s mercy.

For more info and confidential registration, contact Maureen at Project Rachel: 203.416.1619 or email projectrachel@diobpt.org 

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FIFTH ANNUAL BISHOP PETER A. ROSAZZA SOCIAL JUSTICE CONFERENCE—JUNE 14

The Archdiocesan Office for Catholic Social Justice Ministry will host “Rooted in Faith: Building a Better World” on Saturday, June 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic High School in Bristol. The $40 fee includes continental breakfast, lunch and materials.

For more details, please call 203-777-7279 or visit the ministry office

Web site at: www.catholicsocialjustice.org. 

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SAVE the DATE for the Sisters at Clelian Center

Clelian Adult Day Center’s Wine Tasting Benefit

Wednesday, June 25, 6-8pm

Donation: $35.

A large selection of wine, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks available with tasty appetizers and a buffet dinner.

The Clelian Adult Center, 261 Benham Street, Hamden, CT

The Clelian Adult Center is a work of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

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The offering of the Sacrifice of the Mass for Memorial Day in CT:

Father Michael S. Galasso will celebrate a Mass for all the faithful departed, on Monday, May 26, 2014, at 10:00am, at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield, CT.

All are cordially invited to take part in Mass.

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Monday, May 26 at 10:30 a.m. in All Saints Cemetery Mausoleum, 700 Middletown Avenue, North Haven. For additional information, please call 203-239-2557. 

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At Our Lady of Assumption Parish, Fairfield, on Sunday, May 25, at 12 noon.

The Mass is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus #11077

A military service to honor the war dead of our country will take place on the parish grounds immediately following the Mass.

The ceremony will include veterans from all local veteran organizations along with police, scouts, honor guards, the First Selectman of Fairfield, police and fire chiefs, Town Clerk, Probate Judge and state and local officials. Open to the public.

For more info, call Fred Coseglia: 203.371.8181

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Mass at Saint Andrew Church, Bridgeport, Sunday, May, 25, 11:30am.
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Cabrini Assembly #136.

Vietnam veterans will be honored with a special presentation.

Refreshments to follow.
More info, call the parish: 203-374-6171

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Saint Joseph Cemetery, Boswell Avenue, Norwich,

Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D.D., Bishop of Norwich, will celebrate this Mass on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2014, at 9:00 a.m.

In case of inclement weather this Mass will be celebrated in the Mausoleum Chapel at Saint Mary Cemetery.
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Sacred Heart Cemetery, Harland Road, Taftville, Rev. Msgr. Henry N. Archambault, P.A., J.C.D., will celebrate Mass, Monday, May 26, 2014, at 9:00 a.m.

In case of inclement weather the Mass will be celebrated in Sacred Heart Church, Taftville.
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Saint Patrick Cemetery, Depot Road, Montville, Reverend Robert Buongirno will celebrate
this Mass, Monday, May 26, 2014, at 9:00 a.m.

In case of inclement weather the Mass will be celebrated in Saint John Church, Uncasville.

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Saint Mary Cemetery, Jefferson Avenue, New London, Monsignor Robert L. Brown, Chancellor, will celebrate Mass, Monday, May 26, 2014, at 10:00 a.m..

In case of inclement weather this Mass will be celebrated in the Mausoleum Chapel at Saint Mary Cemetery, New London.

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Contributor: Paul A. Zalonski

Catholic Connecticut

255 Foxon Hill Road

East Haven, CT 06513-1216 USA

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Pope Francis is micro-chipping Catholics?

I am not half way through my emails and already I have read five emails telling me Pope Francis is the anti-Christ because he’s forcing all Catholics to be micro-chipped.

*sigh*

The source of this “Run for your lives, it’s the end of the world” news…?

The NationalReport.net’s “professional journalist” Jane M. Agni who wrote:

QUOTE: "In a controversial move by the Catholic church, Pope Francis has come out in vocal support of RFID Chip technologies and the extraordinary potential they hold for mankind. The outrage stems from a belief held by many Evangelicals, Fundamentalists and Catholics, that RFID implants are the Mark Of The Beast, spoken about in their Holy Book’s chapter regarding the end of the world.
During the Pontiff’s weekly general address, he spoke to the crowd about his view on the RFID technology, and assured his many followers that no spiritual harm can come from receiving an RFID implant.“We have examined the scriptures thoroughly, and I can conclusively say that there’s nothing to indicate that RFID Chips are Satanic in anyway. If anything, these devices are a blessing from God himself, bestowed upon humanity to solve many of the world’s ills.”He went onto urge his devotees to be open minded in this era where brilliant new technological advancements are being made everyday. The Bishop of Rome explained to those in attendance his excitement over making RFID implantation a mandatory procedure for all employees and residents of the Vatican." -end- See more at: http://nationalreport.net/pope-francis-public-support-rfid-chip-implantation/#sthash.Tj879XNN.dpuf

Just a heads up to the Chicken Little’s out there running around screaming “The sky is falling!  The sky is falling because Pope Francis is the micro-chipping anti-Christ”!... the National Report is a SATIRE news website.  

I am AMAZED at the number of people who in the comments (read them below the article) and emails actually believe this stuff.  

For example, look at what Katrina wrote in the comments area: 

KatrinaMay 21, 2014 at 9:25 amNow I know why the so-called ‘West’ has welcomed this pope and grilled the previous one until he resigned. This pope is welcoming the antichrist. These poor people who are Catholics and follow the pope like sheep are now damned unless they start thinking for themselves and stand up for their rights.

I don't know if I should laugh or cry at Katrina telling anyone else they have to start 'thinking'.

God save the gullible from themselves!  

Have any of these people taken the time…just a moment to ask themselves “Should I believe everything I read on the Internet?”

Did they bother to read the other ‘news’ stories reported on National Report.net?  Oh you know, things like “Obama Announces Plans to run for Third Term President”  

QUOTE:  “Washington, DC — President Barack Obama shocked the country this morning with news that he is running for a third term.

“I can’t abandon the American people now when they need me more than ever,” Obama told reporters at a press conference this morning. “We’ve come this far as a nation, now is not the time to do something different. This is the change you wanted and this is the change you’re getting.” –end- See more: http://nationalreport.net/obama-announces-plans-third-term-presidential-run/ 

or perhaps this one entitled “Baffling Mystery in Washington DC – 10-30 Million People Reported Missing”

Quote: “Seemingly spontaneously formed  small groups of volunteers, in clusters of about a dozen, are now aiding law enforcement in the search. Many of the bewildered volunteers carrying flags and holding up cardboard signs reading, “Obama Is Hitler”, “Were Taking R Country Back!”, and “Where are you at?”In interviews with the National Report,  most of the volunteers look dumbfounded and confused over the loss of so many people. The enormity of such a loss seems to have a large percentage of the volunteers in a state of shock, as many have been observed shouting and rambling incoherently, calling this a conspiracy.It was also noted by this reporter, that many of the searchers were attired in camouflage clothing which may be preventing them from being seen by the 10 to 30 million souls they are searching for.”- See more at: http://nationalreport.net/baffling-mystery-washington-dc-10-30-million-people-reported-missing/#sthash.bHFNKwLz.dpuf

Does that sound like REAL news to any of you?

Don’t people think something like that would be mentioned on oh, you know news media like CNN, FOX News or even MSNBC?  

Come on people, THINK!

In Christ and not getting micro-chipped by the Holy Father,

Julie @ Connecticut Catholic Corner

Satire: http://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/article/2014/1/31/www-nationalreport-net-fake-and-spam-news-website/

Photo image from: http://www.infowars.com/rfid-tracking-chips-at-the-vatican-fulfilling-the-prophecy-of-the-popes/

EWTN Press Release: Pope's Trip to the Holy Land

Turn to EWTN for a Catholic Perspective On the Pope’s May 24-26 Trip to the Holy Land

Irondale, AL – This Memorial Day Weekend, join the EWTN Global Catholic Network as we travel to the Holy Land with Pope Francis! The journey begins Saturday, May 24 and continues through Monday, May 26.

 

“World Over Live” Host Raymond Arroyo will anchor the event with on-site commentary by Fr. Peter Vasko; Rome Correspondent Alan Holdren will report from the Holy Land for “EWTN News Nightly;” and EWTN Rome Bureau Chief Joan Lewis will not only provide EWTN Global Catholic Radio with exclusive reports from the Holy Land, but will also serve up some sure-to-be-memorable blogs with lots of photos for viewers to share!

 

Watch EWTN via television, radio, live stream, or your mobile device (http://www.ewtn.com/everywhere/) so you don’t miss a moment of the Pope’s historic pilgrimage!

 

The official motto of this Holy Land trip is “ut unum sint,” which is Latin for “that they may be one.” It’s a fitting choice for a trip that falls on the 50^th Anniversary of the famous meeting between Pope Paul VI & Patriarch Athenagoras, then Patriarch of the Eastern Orthodox Church. In addition to meeting with current Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the papal delegation will, for the first time, include a Jewish rabbi and a Muslim leader, who have been personal friends of the Pope since his days as Cardinal of Buenos Aires.

 

The Pope is also scheduled to pray with refugees and youth with disabilities and to meet with religious leaders from the Jewish, Muslim and Orthodox faiths as well as heads of state and ordinary citizens from Jordan, Israel, and Palestine.

 

Expectations for this ecumenical trip are high and, if the past is prologue, we can expect a great deal of news. Instead of getting the secular media’s interpretation of events, watch it live on EWTN for a truly Catholic perspective!

 

For the latest updates on events and specials surrounding this event, please visit www.ewtn.com/holyland2014/.

 

EWTN Global Catholic Network, in its 33^rd year, is available in over 230 million television households in more than 140 countries and territories. With its direct broadcast satellite television and radio services, AM & FM radio networks, worldwide short-wave radio station, Internet website www.ewtn.com, electronic and print news services, and publishing arm, EWTN is the largest religious media network in the world.

St. John Paul II Regional School in Connecticut

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This announcement was sent to Connecticut Catholic Corner from Bob Fritz

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In Christ,

Julie @ Connecticut Catholic Corner