“We have to keep in mind that more than 500,000 people are dead, and the urgency to establish widespread vaccination is extreme,” Lisa Fullam, who teaches moral theology at the Graduate Theological Union, told America. “That doesn’t mean anything goes, but it does mean the situation we’re facing is really serious and will continue to cost more lives unless people step up to get vaccinated.”
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How Negro History Week Became Black History Month and Why It Matters Now
Black History Month has been celebrated in the United States for close to 100 years. But what is it, exactly, and how did it begin? The New York Times provides an account in word and illustration.
Assembly Survey, Webinar Recordings, and Scholarships
Assembly Survey The 2021 Assembly Retreat Day will be led by Fr. Jan Michael Joncas. He is offering to explore several possible topics, based on the interest of the membership. Please take time to respond to the brief SurveyMonkey you received, whether you are planning to attend the retreat or not. Thank…
AUSCP Charitable Gift Annuity
The AUSCP is now accepting charitable annuity gifts managed by the National Catholic Community Foundation. Annuity details: Income stream for life Immediate tax deduction Potential tax-free income Reduce or eliminate capital gains Legacy gift to AUSCP Please call Pat Palombo at (330) 720-9838 for more information about the AUSCP Charitable…
Wisdom Wednesday | End of Black History Month
For this last week of Black History Month, we offer both parting thoughts and ways to continue our activism. We also include updates on several other AUSCP initiatives, and conclude with two thought-provoking viewpoints on this week’s political news.