Evangelicals demand strong White House action on persecuted Christians
Evangelical leaders and church advocates press President Clinton to create a presidential commission to address overseas persecution of Christians. They warn that a State Department advisory panel could sideline broader religious asylum and immigration issues and call for sustained government attention beyond proposed policies.
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White House
State Department
Howe
Immigration
Evangeliidis
Atal
House
Faith Notebook parish events and religious notices
Parishioners at Blessed Sacrament Church will honor Rev Robert E Dillon with Mass at 131 am and a reception at the parish center. Syracuse plans a concert and reception for its decision to welcome gays and lesbians to its congregation at 8pm Sunday. The Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs in Auriesville hosts Hispanic pilgrims and a 6pm mass as part of its Feast. Juneteenth events include a 10am Sunday kickoff with George Kilpatrick. Brown Bag Lunch talks at Spiritual Renewal Center feature Sister Laura Byrano on Hebrew Seip twee and Song Making Compositions. Retreats at Christ the King Retreat House include women’s garden reflection, a “Call to All Men to Fatherhood,” and George Know Jesus recollection with two program dates and fees. Rabbi Ezra Ring leads a noon discussion at Lincoln Center. Onondaga Pastoral Counseling Center offers Small Group Ministries for clergy with fee. Rev John Rose leads “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” at Spiritual Renewal Center.
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James St
Robert E Dillon
Dillon
Our Lady of Martyrs
Auriesville
John Paret
Spritual Renewal Center
Court St
Laura Byrano
Iiturgs
Syracuse
Christ the King
Brookford Road
Mary Ellen Schopfer
Joe Salerno
St Mary of Mount Carmel
Utica
Getorgo Know Jesus
Rey Insenh
Sheldon Erring
Temple Society of Concord
Office of Green and Seifter
Lincoln Center
Ezring
Gary Grossman
John Rose
Su Auguolis A Cliuh Auk Baiewinsville
Spiritual Renewal Center
Rose
Jesus
Vatican calls housing a universal right at UN housing conference
The Vatican urged governments to enshrine housing as a universal right, arguing adequate shelter is essential for all. Archbishop Renato Manoo told delegates that eliminating homelessness requires more than economics, while nations like the United States and India oppose a formal right, fearing lawsuits if enshrined.
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Polieres
Holy See
Renato Maruno
Monnar
Creat Born
India
Painted Kalapana church finds new permanent home
After years of limbo the former Star of the Sea Roman Catholic church in Kalapana Hawaii was moved uphill from Highway 130 to a new site. Sold for one dollar to the Kalapana Ohana Community Association the building now anchors a Hawaiian cultural complex open to all. Volunteers hope this is its final move and a lasting home.
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Hawaii
Lympo
Star of the Sea
Java
Kalapana Ohana Community Association
Detroit Ophthalmologist Nominated to Lead National Jewish Body
Dr Conrad L Giles of Detroit a longtime ophthalmologist and Jewish affairs figure is nominated as the next president of the Council of Jewish Federations. The election will be confirmed at the council’s annual meeting November 13 to 16 in Seattle. If confirmed he will serve a two year term and replace Maynard I Wishner of Chicago. S: Giles has served as council treasurer and former president of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit and the Michigan Jewish Conference and is a board member of the Jewish Agency for Israel.
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Conrad L Giles
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Seattle
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Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit
Michigan Jewish Conference
Jewish Agency For Israel
Maynard I. Wishner
Chicago
Daily NewsLine religion feature profiles Rev O Leary parish
The Rev Patrick O Leary of Christ the King Catholic Church in Bayberry Liverpool is the first subject in a weekly NewsLine religion feature. He records a daily message and ends with a prayer to help parishioners focus their day. Readers can request a free NewsLine category for their house of worship by calling John Mariani.
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House of
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Christ the King Catholic
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Liverpool
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Ramaran
Corgratulaveu Jourg
Garm
House of Worship
John Mariani
Sian Linhorst
Newina
Herald-Journal
Clergy unite to curb KwaZulu violence in Port Shepstone
Church leaders form Ukuthula Project Peace to curb ANC and IFP clashes in KwaZulu Natal. Rev Danny Chetty notes progress as peace monitors deter rallies and funerals. Diakonie and religious groups coordinate to keep rivals apart, stressing long term effort.
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Sam Sithole
Zulu Congregational Church
Durban
Iis
Diakonia Gace
Wu Ou vaLe
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