Saturday, November 10, 2007

Less human trafficing, more bishops traveling, and other news

News first, then upcoming events.

Religion Briefing
From the Nov. 10, 2007 editions of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Testimony in Support of SB292 - Combatting Human Trafficking [pdf]
before the Senate Judiciary and Corrections Commitee, by Barbara Sella, Associate Director, Wisconsin Catholic Conference, November 7, 2007

Church-based group 'officially' opens new site
Not its web site. Erin Richards reported the November 4, 2007 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on the new offices, at 502 N. East Ave., of Cooperating Congregations of Waukesha County, which assists the poor and homeless.

Anti Trafficing Law Deserves Support [2 pp. pdf]
says John Huebsher, Executive Director, Wisconsin Catholic Conference, about AB544, in 'Eye on the Capitol' November 2, 2007


The Prophets: Muslim and Catholic Perspectives
November 10th at the Islamic Society of Milwaukee. "Dr. Deirdre Dempsey, Associate Professor of Theology at Marquette University and Janan Najeeb, Director of the Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition present Catholic and Muslim perspectives on Prophets. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, engage in dialogue over lunch, and observe Muslim Prayer."

Bishops To Meet November 12-15 In Baltimore
The USCCB Office of Media Relations reported "At the assembly the bishops will elect USCCB president, vice-president and committee chairs, and vote on Faithful Citizenship, a statement which the USCCB issues every four years; and Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship, a revision of the guidelines for music at Mass." The music we hear now has guidelines?

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