ASHEVILLE — The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court 412 in Asheville recently installed new officers during a ceremony at St. Lawrence Basilica, presided by Monsignor Roger Arnsparger, rector and pastor of the basilica and chaplain of the CDA court. Pictured are (from left): Monsignor Arnsparger, recording secretary; Janet Levengood, vice regent; Glenda Jarrett, regent; Diane Wright, financial secretary; Veronica Sartor, treasurer; Theresa Brockmeier; and Diane Clarke-Hawkins, district deputy.
— Diane Wright
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.