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Fortnight for Freedom 2017
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
OPENING EVENT:
The sixth annual Fortnight for Freedom will take place in dioceses nationwide from June 21, the vigil of the feast of Saints Thomas More and John Fisher, through July 4, Independence Day. All are invited to join Bishop Robert J. McManus for a special Mass for the Protection of Religious Freedom at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 22 at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 19 Chatham St., Worcester. The Mass will be followed by a light reception in the Cenacle with a presentation on this year’s theme, Freedom for Mission, by Bishop McManus. We look forward to all our parishes being represented on June 22! For more information contact the Respect Life Office at 508-929-4311 or visit www.fortnight4freedom.org. All are welcome to attend!
DOWNLOAD THE EVENT FLYER IN COLOR or BLACK & WHITE
CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR USE DURING THE FORTNIGHT FOR FREEDOM.
PARISH EVENTS, ACTIVITIES, OR SPECIAL DEVOTIONS:
If your parish is planning any special event or devotion during the Fortnight for Freedom, please email brief details to [email protected] and we will add it to our local events page.
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Ways to celebrate the fortnight for freedom:
Download our Suggestions for Parishes handout
(good for individual use too!)
Download our handout of Resources and Backgrounders
Visit our LOCAL EVENTS page HERE.
Visit our PRAYER RESOURCES page HERE.
Watch VIDEOS of past Fortnight events HERE and HERE.
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educational bulletin inserts:
*NEW!* Pray, Reflect, Act: (Click on titles to download)
May We Be God's Servants First
Freedom to Care for the Sick
Freedom to Bear Witness to Truth
Freedom to Serve God with Our Whole Lives
Find many more at www.fortnight4freedom.org!
Fact Sheets: (Click title to download)
How to Talk About Religious Liberty
Current Threats to Religious Liberty
The Right to Practice Faith in Business
Marriage and Religious Freedom
Discrimination Against Catholic Adoption Services
Find many more at www.fortnight4freedom.org!
CLICK HERE to learn about the most recent religious liberty case that the Supreme Court is expected to rule on this June.
CLICK HERE to download graphics for your parish bulletin or website.
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These handouts and more are also available in Spanish at http://www.fortnight4freedom.org.