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"We speak as two episcopal conferences but as one Church, united in the view that migration between our two nations is necessary and beneficial. At the same time, some aspects of the migrant experience are far from the vision of the Kingdom of God that Jesus proclaimed: many persons who seek to migrate are suffering, and, in some cases, tragically dying; human rights are abused; families are kept apart; and racist and xenophobic attitudes remain."   Strangers No Longer: Together on the Journey of Hope - A Pastoral Letter Concerning Migration from the Catholic Bishops of Mexico and the United States



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Decide In Faith

Deciding who to vote for in the upcoming Presidential election involves more than witty sound bites or media hype!  Here is a website designed to offer young adults an opportunity to intelligently examine the relevant issues of this election from a Catholic faith perspective.

The various features of this site insure that your vote in this November’s election will flow from a well informed conscience intimately linked to your deep spiritual values. First, this site provides you with the core issues identified by the United States Catholic Bishops as being most important to Christians called to live out the Gospel values.  In addition to identifying these issues, this site links you to further in-depth information hosted by organizations and agencies that deal with these issues through eyes of faith on a day-to-day basis. Events highlighting input from experts in the field and suggested actions related to the election are easily accessible on this website so that by clicking on a calendar, you can easily see where a speaker, gathering, or prayer service is taking place.  Finally, a forum is available for you to discuss the issues that are impacting you as you gather and reflect on information that accurately expresses your heartfelt values.

As Catholics we understand that voting is part of our duty as Christians called by Christ to transform the world into a realm in which the Gospel values are operative in the laws of the land.  When we vote, we are bearing witness to the Christian values we hold dear because of our deep relationship with Christ.  Therefore, it is necessary to be aware of the way those Christian values play out in the issues and candidates’ positions.  By taking the time to know the issues, appraise the issues through the eyes of our Catholic faith, and cast our vote, we are authentically and intentionally embodying our call as Christians to build up the Kingdom of God.

 
Upcoming Events
September 2008
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07:00 PM - 09:00 PM - Theology on Tap: Just War, Pacifism and the Legacy of 911
Location: Roger's Roost Bar & Grille 33626 Schoenherr, Sterling Hghts, MI, 48312 US
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Contact: emmausministries@gmail.com810-689 8561
Price: Free
Website: http://www.emmaus-ministries.org/
  Hosted by St. Blase Young Adults and Emmaus Ministries of Macomb
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07:00 PM - 09:00 PM - Ignite DIF Speaker Series: Health Care Reform - Who is Being Affected?
Location: St. Damian Community Room 30055 Joy Road, Westland, MI, US
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Contact: Carla Talbot, carla.aod@gmail.com,
Website: http://www.ignite-ministry.org
  Sr. Karen Donahue, Social Justice Coordinator, Sisters of Mercy. Will talk about current issues in Health Care and her experiences at Cabrini Clinic in Detroit
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October 2008
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07:00 PM - 09:00 PM - Ignite DIF Speaker Series: Iraq War-War on Terror or people? How do you decide?
Location: St. Colette Activities Center 17600 Newburgh Road, Livonia , MI, US
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Contact: Carla Talbot, carla.aod@gmail.com,
Price: Free
Website: http://www.ignite-ministry.org
  Kathy Kelly. speaker, three time Nobel Peace prize nominee and founder of Voices for Creative Non-Violence will share her experiences and lead a discussion.
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