Find information about exercise machines, our internal
body clocks, and critical thinking skills
at Health & Wellness
Grants are available for a variety of ongoing education
and formation events. Get inspired to participate with
others at
On the
Trail
This month the Trusted Traveler Programs are highlighted
at
Immigration
Alerts
The annual selection of liturgical resources
for the year (Liturgical Year A) can be found in the
Book Section of
Datebook Plus
Seminaries are making sure potential predators don't become priests.
Learn more at Child Protection
Check out how three Italian grandmothers welcomed migrants
as a counter to other less encouraging views on
migration
at Immigration Resources
October 1, 2019
International Day
of Older Persons
Rather than forget or overlook the older people in our
lives, take the day to celebrate and honor their life
experiences, hard-earned expertise, interesting
histories. There are more reasons and ways to celebrate
the mature adults in your life.
Read...
October 13, 2019
National M&M Day
Created in 1941, this iconic candy has been a favorite
around the world for over 75 years. The success of M&Ms
is told
here.
October 16, 2019
World Food Day
The United Nations created World Food Day back in 1945.
Their motivation was to bring attention to the fact that
food is a basic right for everyone—not a privilege for
some. For ideas on how to observe the day and make a
difference, visit
National Today.
October 20, 2019
World Mission Day
The Holy Father reminds us during the month of
October—but especially on World Mission Day, October
20—that the Church is on a mission in the world. We are
baptized and we are sent. Read the Pope's full message
here.
November 1-30, 2019
Native American
Heritage Month
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, check out
the list of American Indian Place Names. About half of
U.S. state names are derived from Native American tribal
languages.
Read...
November
2-10, 2019
International Week of Prayer and Fasting
The International Week of Prayer
and Fasting is a grassroots movement of Catholics
and Christians from around the world participating in a
global network of prayer and fasting. Learn more at
https://iwopf.org/
November 8, 2019
Dunce Day
Dunce Day marks the death (November 8, 1308) of medieval
scholar Duns Scotus of Duns, Scotland. Learn a bit more
about this celebrated scholar and the headgear he
inspired.
Read...
November 10, 2019
Marine Corps
Birthday
The first Marines enlisted in 1775 at Tun Tavern in
Philadelphia, which is considered the birthplace of the
Marine Corp. Every emblem, color choice and motto used
in the Marine Corps has a rich history and powerful
meaning behind it.
Watch...(scroll
down to "Symbols of Our Corps" to watch the short
video).
November 14, 2019
World Diabetes
Day
World Diabetes Day was created in 1991 by the
International Diabetes Foundation to bring awareness to
this chronic disease. Learn more about the Day—and the
disease—here.
December 3, 2019
Giving Tuesday
Every year, on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Black
Friday, and Cyber Monday people take the time to give
back to their community.
Learn more...
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