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Sunday, July 23, 2017

Holy Land Festival unites Muslims, Christians in hope for restored peace

Along the western banks of the Jordan River, the place of Christ's baptism and today known as Qasr al-Yahud, numerous churches and monasteries of different religions sit vacant and silenced due to the dangerous landmines that lie beneath them.
Catholic convocation: Combination pep rally, retreat inspires leaders

From July 1-4 the main floor of the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Orlando was transformed into a huge parish hall with places for worship, prayer, discussion, and even coffee and doughnuts during the "Convocation of Catholic Leaders: The Joy of the Gospel in America."
This is our moment to evangelize, Cardinal Wuerl tells convocation delegates

Washington Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl urged participants at the “Convocation of Catholic Leaders: The Joy of The Gospel in America” to take a look at each other in the hotel ballroom and realize that they, as lay leaders in the Church, are responsible for spreading the Gospel message and they shouldn’t waste the moment.

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News

Doing well and doing good: Charities wary of Trump tax plan

While Capitol Hill and much of the nation have been following the roller coaster of debate surrounding what will come of GOP efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, some are focused on what President Donald Trump's proposed tax plan might mean for charitable giving.
Not being afraid of controversy is part of Civilta Cattolica's mission

When an influential Jesuit-run journal criticized U.S. politics in mid-July, it was not the first time it had caused controversy in the United States.
Health bill must protect poor, unborn and conscience rights, bishop says

U.S. senators must reject any bill that would replace the Affordable Care Act unless such a measure "protects poor and vulnerable people, including immigrants, safeguards the unborn and supports conscience rights," said the chairman of the U.S. bishops' domestic policy committee.

Parish News

With song, prayer and service, parish’s different cultures united by faith

Rather than the traditional image of a “melting pot,” Franciscan Father Chris Posch, the pastor of St. Camillus in Silver Spring, likes to think of his diverse parish as a stew.
Our Lady Queen of the Americas acts as a beacon of Hispanic culture inside Washington, D.C.

In 1967, the Capilla Latina, which means “little Latin chapel” in Spanish, opened as a mission to serve the growing immigrant community in Washington. Nearly 20 years later, in 1986, the mission became Our Lady Queen of the Americas Parish and was named the official Hispanic parish for the Archdiocese of Washington.
Apostles of all ages proclaim Christ at St. Andrew Apostle Parish

When St. Andrew first met Jesus, the first thing He did was tell His brother, Simon Peter, that he had found the Messiah. At St. Andrew Apostle Parish in Silver Spring, parishioners are encouraged to follow in the footsteps of their patron.

Pope Francis

Pope's visit to Cartagena to highlight inequality in Latin America

When Pope Francis visits Colombia in September, he will take his message of mercy and reconciliation to Cartagena, a city that still bears scars of its painful history as a slave port. And he will walk the streets where another Jesuit, St. Peter Claver, put that message into practice four centuries ago.

Cardinal Wuerl

Pope Francis offers vision for priests to be shepherds in today’s world, Cardinal Wuerl says

Speaking at a recent plenary assembly of the Vatican’s Congregation for the Clergy, Washington Cardinal Donald Wuerl said Pope Francis offers a vision for priests and their ministry, as shepherds who accompany people where they are and help them encounter Jesus.

Schools

Campuses cannot be 'echo chambers' for one viewpoint, say observers

In the wake of several violent incidents involving controversial speakers at universities this year, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing June 20 on free speech on college campuses.

Families

Advocates urge more awareness about natural family planning options

There are plenty of myths that surround natural family planning, but advocates say the Catholic Church can help dispel those myths and raise an awareness of which fertility-awareness options exist for married couples that embrace church teaching.