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VATICAN INFORMATION SERVICE COMMUNIQUE
CONCERNING "KORAN BURNING DAY"

VATICAN CITY, 8 SEP 2010 (VIS) - The Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue today released an English-language communique describing its "great concern at the news of the proposed 'Koran Burning Day' on the occasion of the anniversary of the 11 September tragic terrorist attacks in 2001 which resulted in the loss of many innocent lives and considerable material damage.
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Today's Highlights

Catholic Chicago Blog

Fr. Marek talks to us about the blessings and benefits of the Bishop Abramowicz Seminary in this weeks blog.

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Radio & Television

The Church, the Cardinal and You
The deaconate training program, this year's Noche de Gala honorees and the Stanley Cup at a suburban parish are all discussed on the latest edition of the cable TV program, The Church, the Cardinal and You.
Catholic New World

Papal Honors for Chicago Priests


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Cardinal George Visits Cuba
Francis Cardinal George, OMI, Archbishop of Chicago and Chancellor Jimmy Lago made a brief pastoral visit to Cuba in June of 2010.

2010 Ordination at Holy Name Cathedral
Cardinal Francis George ordained 14 men as priests at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago on Saturday, May 22, 2010.

Noche De Gala Honorees
Five people were honored for their work in Hispanic ministry at the annual Noche De Gala celebration at the Hilton Chicago on July 23, 2010.

Office for Racial Justice Celebrates its 10th Anniversary
The Archdiocese of Chicago's Office for Racial Justice celebrated its tenth anniversary in July of 2010 with a Mass at the Cardinal Meyer Center in Chicago.

Stanley Cup Visits Incarnation Parish
After the Chicago Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup in 2010, the famous trophy made several stops including one at Incarnation Parish in southwest suburban Palos Heights.


Cardinal George Authors Book About Relationships, Evangelization and the American Culture

The Difference God Makes: A Catholic Vision of Faith, Communion and Culture, explores our relationship with God, the responsibility of community and the transformation of culture. The book, a series of essays adapted from previous work, is available in local bookstores and can be ordered on line at Independent Publishers Group.

Read an interview with Cardinal George in the Catholic New World

Cardinal George discusses "The Difference God Makes" on YouTube


NEWS RELEASES

ANNUAL BANQUET BENEFITING BISHOP ABRAMOWICZ SEMINARY
TO BE HELD ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

Chicago, IL (August 17, 2010)
– Francis Cardinal George, OMI, Archbishop of Chicago, and the Auxiliary Bishops of Chicago, will be in attendance at the annual benefit dinner for the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Bishop Abramowicz Seminary, on Sunday, September 12, at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, 301 East North Water Street in Chicago. There will be a silent auction and cocktails at 5 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m.
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THERAPY GROUP FOR ADULT
SURVIVORS OF CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE

Archdiocesan Office of Assistance Ministry to Sponsor Sessions
Chicago, IL (August 13, 2010)
– The Archdiocese of Chicago through the Office of Assistance Ministry will again sponsor therapy groups for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.  Licensed professionals, who have experience working with victims of sexual abuse, will conduct group sessions for women and men at no cost to the participants.
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