The Catholic Association [via Youtube] explains why we fight:
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From The Diocese of Harrisburg, PA:
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The “Fortnight for Freedom,” is a 14-day
period of prayer, education and action in support of religious freedom,
from June 21-July 4 that was called for by the Ad Hoc Committee on
Religious Liberty of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops because of
concerns over threats to religious freedom, both at home and abroad.
In the Diocese of Harrisburg the following events are resources are available to assit in defending our first freedom.
Read the Media Release
Opening Mass - Friday, June 22, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Parish, 87 Marsh Drive, Carlisle. Bishop Joseph P. McFadden will open the Fortnight for Freedom on the feast of St. Thomas More with this Mass All are encouraged to attend. Following the Mass, the St. Thomas More Society of Central Pennsylvania will host a light breakfast in the school cafeteria. This will be a time to greet the Bishop, mingle with others.
Closing Mass - Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at 9: a.m. at St. Patrick Cathedral, 212 State Street, Harrisburg, PA
In the Diocese of Harrisburg the following events are resources are available to assit in defending our first freedom.
Read the Media Release
Opening Mass - Friday, June 22, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Parish, 87 Marsh Drive, Carlisle. Bishop Joseph P. McFadden will open the Fortnight for Freedom on the feast of St. Thomas More with this Mass All are encouraged to attend. Following the Mass, the St. Thomas More Society of Central Pennsylvania will host a light breakfast in the school cafeteria. This will be a time to greet the Bishop, mingle with others.
Closing Mass - Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at 9: a.m. at St. Patrick Cathedral, 212 State Street, Harrisburg, PA
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Video Novena for Liberty Bishop Joseph P. McFadden will lead a special on-line daily video Novena during the Fortnight for Freedom, June 21 to July 4, 2012. The prayer sessions will include a special daily reflection on the importance of Religious Liberty. Join with Bishop McFadden and witness for religious liberty. Click the dates below to view. Links will also be shared via the Diocesan Facebook page. Litany for Liberty Prayer Text |
| June 21 | June 22 | June 23 | June 24 | June 25 | June 26 | June 27 |
| June 28 | June 29 | June 30 | July 1 | July 2 | July 3 | July 4 |
Video Presentations
These video recordings of four presentations from, "A Forum on Religious Freedom and Health Care Reform" took place on May 22, 2012 at St. Margaret Mary Church, Harrisburg.
“Moral and Pastoral Perspectives on the H.H.S. Mandate" by Fr. David L. Danneker, Ph.D., a Medical Ethicist and Pastor , St. Peter Church, Elizabethtown
“The Next Mandate: Abortion Services” by Michael Ciccocioppo, PA Pro-Life Federation.
“Answering Tough Questions About the H.H.S. Mandate” by Amy Hill, Pennsylvania Catholic Conference
"Church and State: Relative Competencies" by Fr. Paul Schenck, Director of the Respect Life Office, Diocese of Harrisburg
Resources |
| - USCCB Resources |
| - Bishop McFadden Letter Fortnight |
| - Fortnight for Freedom Liturgical Notes |
| Find out what your diocese is doing during the Fortnight For Freedom here. | . | |
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