Religious Freedom Week 2024, themed “Called to the Fullness of Dignity,” will take place June 22-29, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops recently announced.
The week begins with the Feast of Sts. John Fisher and St. Thomas More, ends with the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, and includes the Feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist.
Through prayer, education and public action during Religious Freedom Week, the USCCB promotes the importance of preserving the essential right of religious freedom, for now and the future, for Catholics and for those of all faiths.
Daily prayer and reflection resources – developed and provided by the USCCB’s Committee on Religious Freedom – are designed to help Catholics pray, reflect and take action to promote and protect religious liberty.
Daily reflections focus on topics such as respect for sacred places, freedom to speak the truth, faith at work, civility, and Catholic healthcare, among others.
Learn more online at www.usccb.org/ReligiousFreedomWeek.
BLACK MOUNTAIN — Youth across the Diocese of Charlotte joined for prayer, fellowship and fun at the 47th annual Diocesan Youth Conference (DYC) April 26-28 at Ridgecrest Conference Center.
It was the first year at DYC for Marshall Davis, a member of Holy Cross Parish in Kernersville. “I found it to be an amazing experience,” he said. “I learned a lot, and I’m excited to come back. I got to meet a lot of great people, make invaluable friendships, and made memories that will last a long time.”
Each year DYC brings together high school students from around the diocese for a theme-centered weekend of workshops, led by youth and adults, with keynote speakers, entertainment, daily Mass, Eucharistic Adoration and confession – all providing the opportunity to grow in the Catholic faith. This year’s event welcomed more than 200 attendees from across the diocese.
This year’s theme – “Remain in Me,” taken from the Gospel of John 15:4 – echoed the theme of the 2024 Eucharistic Congress that will be held this August.
— Catholic News Herald
