Beginning June 22, the Feast of Saints Thomas More and John Fisher, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops celebrates Religious Freedom Week. Join us in promoting religious freedom For the Good of All.

All people desire to know their Creator. All people have a natural impulse to seek the good and to live in accordance with that good. All people can flourish when they pursue the truth about God and respond to the truth. Religious freedom means that all people have the space to flourish. Religious freedom is both an American value and an important part of Catholic teaching on human dignity. When we promote religious freedom, we promote the common good and thus strengthen the life of our nation and the community of nations. Learn more at www.usccb.org/ReligiousFreedomWeek!

Religious Freedom June 22 – 29

Religious Freedom Week (the successor to the Fortnight for Freedom which was held from 2012 – 2017) will be celebrated in dioceses nationwide from June 22 to June 29.  Throughout the week we will focus on the importance of preserving the essential right of religious freedom, both now and in the future, for Catholics and all people of faith.  This year’s theme is “Solidarity in Freedom”.

The significant feast days during the week (Saints Thomas More and John Fisher – June 22, Saint John the Baptist – June 24, and Saints Peter and Paul – June 29) inspire us to follow the example of these great saints who loved God above all and remained faithful in the face of adversity.

SEE THE RESOURCES SECTION BELOW TO DOWNLOAD FLYERS, PRAYERS, AND MORE FOR PARISH OR PERSONAL USE.

RESOURCES:

Lectionary Notes for Sunday, June 27

About Our Patrons: St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher

Social Media Graphics (for bulletins, parish websites, social media posts, etc.)

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PARISH EVENTS, ACTIVITIES, OR SPECIAL DEVOTIONS:   If your parish is planning any special event or devotion during Religious Freedom Week, please email brief details to Deacon Stephen Bowling at sbowling@archlou.org and we will promote your event.