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News briefs &
events around the Diocese
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Student-Faculty Collaborative Research to be highlighted
Catholic Central HS to hold Symposium at Van
Andel Institute, May 19
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two years, seven high school students have been experiencing
the world of scientific research through an innovative
program at Catholic Central High School. As participants
in the high school’s science research program, the
students have been working on original research from the
study of meteorites and how beans affect colon cancer
to mood disorders and autism under the mentorship of a
professional scientist. More
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Four principals to conclude careers in Catholic school
education following 135 years combined service. More
So Faith May Flourish in
Full Bloom
Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) 2008
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Bishop Hurley's
Appeal Message
English
(Video)
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(Text)
CSA 2008 (Update
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Preliminary
results for this year's Catholic Services Appeal show
31 parishes already over goal. Congratulations to
these pastors and leadership teams for their hard
work and early generosity! The full list is scrolling
below.
Results have been reported by 91 parishes
as of May 15. A full report and detailed status can
be accessed through the adjoining links.
Thank you for your support and generosity
to So Faith May Flourish.
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CRS Providing Relief Efforts to Myanmar
Diocese assisting CRS with local donations
CNS photo/Reuters |
Catholic
Relief Services (CRS) is supporting the emergency
relief and response efforts of the Caritas Internationalis
network in the most affected areas of Myanmar.
Donations may
be sent to:
Diocese of Grand Rapids/Myanmar Relief
660 Burton Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Please make checks payable to
Diocese of Grand Rapids/ Myanmar Relief
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Faithful Citizenship
Bishop Hurley announces Pastoral Appointments.
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Stewardship—A Disciple’s
Response
Please join the Diocese of
Grand Rapids for a special presentation on Stewardship by
two of the leaders of the International Catholic Stewardship
Council (ICSC) on Tuesday May 20. More
Cathedral Square
project nearing completion
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upper deck of the parking ramp is completed and
ready for use; exterior brick work on the Diocesan
Pastoral Center completed; and interior dry wall
is being hung, finished, and painted. Advance Commitment
gatherings are being held throughout the diocese
with more scheduled. At the gatherings, guests are
provided updates on the Cathedral Square project
and given opportunities to support.
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Daily Lectionary Podcast from
USCCB
Diocese to participate in pilgrimage to
the
49th International Eucharistic Congress, Quebec,
Canada
Save the date: June 15-22, 2008
Join
Bishop Hurley at the 2008 International Eucharistic
Congress (IEC) which will be held June 15-22,
2008 in Quebec, Canada. The theme of the congress
is “The Eucharist, Gift of God for the
Life of the World.”, For general information
about the IEC, please visit http://www.cei2008.ca/en/.
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To register your attendance
at the IEC contact Dag Syversen at Canterbury Tours
Inc., 800-653-0017. Questions may also be addressed
to Father Tony Russo, 616-866-0931, who is coordinating
plans locally.
Prayer
for the 2008 IEC
A
week at a glance with Bishop Hurley
- Monday, May 12, 5:30pm
Serran 60th Anniversary
Celebration, Mass, Reception, Cathedral of Saint
Andrew, GR
- Wednesday, May 14:
12:00pm Catholic
Schools Appreciation Luncheon, Donnelly Center,
Aquinas College, GR
7:00pm Confirmation, Cathedral
of Saint Andrew, GR
Our Lady of the Lake Parish, Holland &
Sacred Heart Parish, GR
- Thursday, May 15:
11:00am Catholic Foundation
West Michigan Meeting,
St. Joseph Center, GR
12:00pm Finance Council Meeting,
St. Joseph Center, GR
- Friday, May 16, 10:30am
South Deanery Meeting, GR
- Saturday, May 17, 5:00pm,
Mass, St. Francis de Sales, Holland
- Sunday, May 18:
10:00am Mass, Our Lady of Aglona,
GR
2:00pm Fr. Don Weber 50th Anniversary
Celebration,
Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Wyoming
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Mass
Time - USA
World
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Pope says real dialogue looks for truth, unity
Catholic
News Service
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Real dialogue is not a superficial exchange of ideas, Pope Benedict XVI said. More
Papal greeting
Pope Benedict XVI acknowledges the crowd during his weekly
general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican May
14. At the end of his audience the pope called the May 12
magnitude 7.9 earthquake in China a "devastating calamity."
(CNS/Reuters)
Chinese priests work around disruptions to assess quake damage
Catholic
News Service
CHENGDU, China (CNS) -- Chinese priests had to work around disrupted telephone systems and damaged roads as they tried to assess the damage from the May 12 earthquake centered under Sichuan province. More
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