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USCCB calls for adoration hours, works of mercy to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary


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OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Eucharist, Feature, News, World News

As the U.S. prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has encouraged Catholics to participate in initiatives including a collective 250 Hours of Adoration and 250 Works of Mercy.

To celebrate the occasion, “America 250,” the initiatives encourage prayer for the unity and healing of the U.S., according to a resource guide the USCCB has

Radio Interview: Archbishop Lori’s pastoral letter: ‘In Charity and Truth’


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Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview

In a new pastoral letter released Feb. 9, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore takes the occasion of the nation’s 250th anniversary to address “a moment of grace and responsibility.” Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with the archbishop about the motivation for the letter, which is subtitled, “Toward a Renewed Political Culture.”

St. Carlo Acutis Camping Retreat builds faith in the great outdoors 


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Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Scouting, Youth Ministry

Youths ages 5 to 17 who are involved with outdoor troops such as Scouting America, Trail Life, American Heritage Girls, Camp Fire, Troops of St. George and the Federation of North American Explorers are invited, along with their families, to the retreat April 17-19, which will be held for the first time at the O’Dwyer Retreat Center in Sparks.