July 4, 2007

Pfeifer: Amnesty International has lost its heart

[The letter below, from Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI, to Mr. Larry Cox of Amnesty International was written in reply to a letter from Amnesty International appealing for financial help. It is being sent to all Texas diocesan editors with hopes of publication in upcoming editions.]
Mr. Larry Cox, Exec. Dir.    June 19, 2007                         
Amnesty International
5 Penn Plaza
New York, [...]

July 4, 2007

Bishops urge Amnesty International to reverse abortion policy

By Catholic News Service
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. Catholic bishops have joined those calling for Amnesty International to rescind its recent policy change supporting women’s access to abortion.
The International Executive Committee of Amnesty International has declared that a woman should have full, legal access to abortion in cases of rape or incest or if her [...]

July 4, 2007

Holiday Weekend (07.04-08.07)

4 — Sacred Heart Cathedral, Mass, 9 a.m.
5 — Meet with Big Brothers, Big Sisters of San Angelo
Necrology
4 — Rev. Msgr. Charles Dvorak (1963)
5 — Rev. Ray Wilhelm, OMI (2004)
Readings
Wednesday
Isaiah 58:6-11
Psalm 107:2-9
Matthew 25:31-46
Thursday
Genesis 22:1-19
Psalm 115:1-6, 8-9
Matthew 9:1-8
Friday
Genesis 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67
Psalm 106:1-5
Matthew 9:9-13
Saturday
Genesis 27:1-5, 15-29
Psalm 135:1-6
Matthew 9:14-17
Sunday
Isaiah 66:10-14
Psalm 66:1-7, 16, 20
Galatians 6:14-18
Luke 10:1-12, 17-20
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