Archbishop's Letter About HHS Ruling to be Read at All Parishes.
Archbishop Naumann has written a letter to the Faithful of the Archdiocese concerning the recent Health and Human Services ruling. The Archbishop has asked that the letter, which points out the ruling's grave implications for the Catholic Church and for Church-related institutions in the Archdiocese, be read at all Masses in the Archdiocese on the weekend of February 4-5. Pastors have been asked to distribute copies of the letter to the Faithful by passing them out at Mass or by placing them in the parish bulletin. Catholics of the Archdiocese have been asked to pray and fast so that wisdom and justice concerning religious liberty may prevail. Additionally, the Archbishop has asked area Catholics to learn more about the issue from the USCCB's website, www.usccb.org/conscience, and to contact the members of Congress asking them to support legislation that would reverse the Administration's decision.
Archbishop's Letter (English) Carta del arzobispo (en español)
HHS Mandate - what does it mean for Catholics?
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops staunchly opposes the mandate that all employers should include abortion and contraceptive coverage in health insurance -- this includes many Catholic entities with employees. Learn the facts and how to voice your opinion to legislators at the USCCB web page on Conscience Protection.
Camp Kateri Tekakwitha Registration is coming!
Registration opened on Tuesday, Jan. 31 -- for campers entering High School grades only in Fall 2012; Tuesday, Feb. 7 -- for campers entering 7th/8th grades only in Fall 2012; and Tuesday, Feb. 14 -- for campers entering 5th/6th grades only in Fall 2012.
Online Registration will begin at 9:00 a.m. on each date above. Registration link will be available on January 31st at www.archkck.org/camp. Mail-in Registration can be postmarked beginning on these dates, respectively. For brochure and schedule go to www.archkck.org/camp. For more information regarding registration and camp, please e-mail CampTekReg@gmail.com with questions.
Pilgrimage to the International Eucharistic Congress in Dublin
The Archdiocese has planned a group travel package to attend the 50th International Eucharistic Congress in Dublin, Ireland, from June 13-21, 2012. Archbishop Emeritus James Keleher and Father Richard McDonald will escort pilgrims to the Congress., which runs June 15-17. Following the congress, the group will visit the Marian Shrine at Knock, Galway, Ballintubber Abbey, Dingle, Killarnye, Kerry and more before returning home. Cost is $2,999 plus taxes and fuel surcharges, tips, and the Congress registration fee. The brochure and registration forms are available at www.GoCatholicTravel.com/Keleher. Participation is limited so early registration is recommended. For more information, contact Rose Hammes at 913- 647-0346, or by email.