1. Save Dates for WSCC Conference: The Catholic Bishops of Washington State are sponsoring a major, statewide conference for next October. "Building a Culture of Love: Protecting Life, Promoting Justice," will take place October 24-25, 2014. Other details will be announced in the near future.
2. St. Mary Magdalen parish offers conference: "Life is Sacred - A Conference of ProLife Ministries" at St Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, Everett, on Saturday, October 19, 2013. Please see attached flyer for speakers and schedule.
3. After the recitation of the Angelus last Sunday (Aug. 25), Pope Francis renewed his call for peace in Syria (Vatican Radio's translation):
"With great suffering and concern I continue to follow the situation in Syria. The increase in violence in a war between brothers, with the proliferation of massacres and atrocities, that we all have been able to see in the terrible images of these days, leads me once again raise my voice that the clatter of arms may cease. It is not confrontation that offers hope to resolve problems, but rather the ability to meet and dialogue.
"From the bottom of my heart, I would like to express my closeness in prayer and solidarity with all the victims of this conflict, with all those who suffer, especially children, and I invite you to keep alive the hope of peace. I appeal to the international community to be more sensitive to this tragic situation and make every effort to help the beloved Syrian nation find a solution to a war that sows destruction and death."
In Christ's peace,
Jim
Jim Thomas
Director of Adult Faith Formation for
Catholic Social Teaching & Family Life
Archdiocese of Seattle
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Pope Francis
July 25, 2013
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