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Updated March 12, 2010

Readings and Psalms for March

Pope Benedict XVI: Lenten Message 2010

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' Lenten Resources

A Prayer for the People of Haiti

  • We pray for hope during this desperate situation, that as the people of Haiti face darkness, they may see light.
  • We pray for families, those with members lost and those with no home.
  • We pray for a greater conscience among everyone to help lift the people of Haiti not only out of the rubble, but the grind of poverty.
  • We pray for the relief workers, that they keep a spirit of perseverance despite the obstacles they face.
  • We pray for a spirit of thanksgiving for all who support the efforts of relief agencies, both in this time of rescue and care, and the ongoing time of rehabilitation and development.
  • We pray for those who search for meaning in the devastation, that they may find peace.

Lord, hear these prayers.

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NEWS

Ohio Updates

Lawrence Reynolds Execution Delayed till March 16, 2010 [More]


OHIO LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

CATHOLIC CONFERENCE OF OHIO'S LEGISLATIVE ISSUES OF CONCERN

LEGISLATIVE DIRECTORY OHIO GENERAL ASSEMBLY Hannah News Service 2/09

LEGISLATIVE CONTACT INFORMATION




Important legislation is pending that needs your attention

Ohio General Assembly

Statehouse (800) 282-0253


U.S. Congress

Stop Abortion Funding in Health Care Reform!
Protect Conscience
Ensure Affordable Health Coverage
Allow Immigrants to Purchase Private Health Insurance [More]

USCCB Bulletin Insert. January 2010

Bishops Call Senate Health Care Reform Bill ‘Deficient,’ Essential Changes Needed Before Moving Forward

Click Here for the Catholic Conference of Ohio's Page on Healthcare Reform

Congressional Contact Information

Catholic Relief Services
Action Center

Contact your U.S. Senator and Congressional Representative regarding
the Middle East, The Congo, Immigration Reform, and Global Hunger.


EXECUTION ALERT


Execution delayed till March 16, 2010 [More]

Lawrence Reynolds Jr. is scheduled for execution on March 9, 2010 for the death of Loretta Mae Foster from Cuyahoga Falls.

Catholic Conference of Ohio's September 2009 letter to Governor Strickland asking mercy for Mr. Reynolds

Darryl Durr is scheduled for execution on April 20, 2010 for the death of Angel Vincent from Elyria.

Michael Beuke is scheduled for execution on May 13, 2010 for the death of Roger Craig from Hamilton County.

Richard Nields is scheduled for execution on June 10, 2010 for the death of Patricia Newsome from Hamilton County.

William Garner is scheduled for execution on July 13, 2010 for the fire deaths of Denitra Satterwhite, Deondra Freeman, Myka Mack, Markeca Mason, and Richard Gaines from Hamilton County.

Roderick Davie is scheduled for execution on August 10, 2010 for the deaths of Tracey Jefferies and John Coleman from Warren Ohio.

Kevin Keith is scheduled for execution on September 15, 2010 for the deaths of Marichell Chatman, Marchae Chatman and Linda Chatman from Bucyrus Ohio.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CATHOLIC TEACHING OPPOSING THE DEATH PENALTY CLICK HERE


CATHOLIC CAMPAIGNS

U.S. Catholic Bishops' Campaign to End the Use of the Death Penalty. CLICK HERE

U.S. Catholic Bishops' Immigration Reform Campaign.
CLICK HERE

National Committee for a Human Life Amendment End Roe Campaign. CLICK HERE

Catholic Campaign Against U.S. Poverty. CLICK HERE

Catholic Charities USA: Poverty in America: A Threat to the Common Good CLICK HERE

Catholic Campaign Against Global Poverty. CLICK HERE

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EVENTS

Ohio Catholic Rural Life Retreat, March 11&12, 2010, Maria Stein


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