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Faithful Citizenship Resources
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| His Eminence Theodore Cardinal McCarrick, Archbishop Emeritus of Washington, presenting a lecture entitled "Problem in American Citizenship" at The Catholic University of America.
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"We need to participate for the common good. Sometimes we hear: a good Catholic is not interested in politics. This is not true: good Catholics immerse themselves in politics by offering the best of themselves so that the leader can govern." -Pope Francis, September 16, 2013
As Catholics, our faithful citizenship enables us to live more fully the corporal and spiritual works of mercy, as well as protect the dignity of each human person--especially those on the margins of society. Religious freedom, therefore, serves the common good. As Archbishop William Lori of the Archdiocese of Baltimore noted, "What is important is not simply that we have rights, but that we exercise them responsibly and out of love for others."
From June 22nd until July 4th, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops ( USCCB) invites dioceses around the United States to highlight the importance of religious freedom through an initiative called the Fortnight for Freedom.
Whether in the United States or abroad, the Catholic Apostolate Center invites you to learn more about religious freedom and faithful citizenship by clicking one of the resources below.
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Upcoming Webinar
July 6th, 2016 at 7pm EST
"The incarnation of the Word in a human family, in Nazareth, by its very newness changed the history of the world." -Amoris Laetitia, 65
In Amoris Laetitia, Pope Francis discusses the importance of the family through history as a fulfillment of God's love. This webinar, presented by Dr. Timothy Muldoon, discusses this important exhortation and what it means to share in the love of the family for all people.
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World Youth Day 2016: Krakow in the Capital
On July 30th, thousands of DC-area young adults will gather for a stateside World Youth Day experience. The Catholic Apostolate Center is excited to be the Platinum Sponsor of Krakow in the Capital 2016.
The event will feature:
- Talks in English and Spanish by national speakers such as: Bishop Madden, Dr. Susan Timoney, Fr. Jim Martin S.J., Gloria Purvis, and Dr. Jonathan Reyes
- Powerful prayer including Adoration, confession, Stations of the Cross, walking through the National Holy Door of Mercy, and Vigil Mass with Cardinal Wuerl
- Live-feed of Pope Francis from Krakow, Poland
- Polish music, food, and dancers
Learn more about our role in Krakow in the Capital by clicking here. Young Adults can sign up for the DC-area event by clicking here.
Don't forget to visit Catholic Apostolate Center's newest web portal for updates on resources and guides to the World Youth Day events in Krakow and in the United States!
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Past Speaking Events
Theology on Tap - "The Serious Call to Joy"
Kate Fowler
June 21, 2016
The Catholic Information Center
Washington, D.C.
"Joy comes from the certainty of being loved by God." -Kate Fowler
On June 21, Social Media Coordinator Kate Fowler spoke at the Archdiocese of Washington's Theology on Tap series. Her talk, titled "The Serious Call to Joy," explored the universal call of Christ to his followers to be joyful in the midst of suffering.
On June 21st, Paul Jarzembowski, World Youth Day USA Coordinator for the USCCB, was featured on The Catholic TV Network's "This Is The Day" program to discuss World Youth Day 2016 and the growth of stateside celebrations across the United States.
The Catholic Apostolate Center has been collaborating with the WYDUSA office on a series of projects to promote the celebration of WYD both internationally and locally. Together, we have created e-book guides for leaders for the international pilgrimage as well as stateside celebrations. We have also created a blog series entitled #WYDWednesday featuring weekly posts designed to help prepare the faithful for the stateside and international events associated with WYD, as well as a video series which aims to form pilgrims before, during, and after the WYD experience.
Speaking and Media Inquiries
The Catholic Apostolate Center is available to present, discuss, exhibit, and speak on many topics with relevance to the Church and the world today. We encourage you to contact the Center to learn more about how we can collaborate with you through the media, speaking engagements, or conference exhibitions.
Click here to learn more.
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Ad Infinitum Blog
by Thomas Wong
"The right of religious expression must be protected against those who would negate it, not just for Catholics, but for people of all faiths."
In our latest blog post, Thomas Wong writes about the Fortnight for Freedom and reflects upon the gift of religious expression.
How can you promote the freedom of religious expression in your own community?
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St. Junípero Serra
Feast Day: July 1st
Join the Catholic Apostolate Center in commemorating the Feast Day of St. Junípero Serra!
"Father Junípero Serra was the embodiment of 'a Church which goes forth,' a Church which sets out to bring everywhere the reconciling tenderness of God...He learned how to bring to birth and nurture God's life in the faces of everyone he met; he made them his brothers and sisters. Junípero sought to defend the dignity of the native community, to protect it from those who had mistreated and abused it...
St. Junípero Serra, pray for us!
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