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11 DENVER CATHOLIC | AUGUST 10-23, 2019 Learn, love, and share your faith! DENVER CATHOLIC CATECHETICAL SCHOOL ST. J O H N V I A N N E Y T H E O LO G I C A L S E M I N A RY L AY D I V I S I O N Classes begin September 9 th , register now! Join us for a fun and free information session to learn all about these classes. For a full list of info sessions by program and location, please call 303.715.3195, or visit www.sjvlaydivision.org "Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ." St. Jerome "treating the symptoms in a culture of violence doesn't work. We need to look deeper. Until we're willing to do that, nothing fundamental will change." In focusing on the hearts of those who commit mass shootings, twisted by the culture created in the past 50 years, Archbishop Chaput's statement was markedly diˆerent than others published by Catholic bishops in the wake of the shootings. The USCCB issued a sweeping statement Aug. 4 requesting "eˆective legislation that addresses why these unimaginable and repeated occur- rences of murderous gun violence con- tinue to take place in our communities." "As people of faith, we continue to pray for all the victims, and for heal- ing in all these stricken communities. But action is also needed to end these abhorrent acts," said the bishops. Bishop David Zubik of Pittsburgh called for various gun control measures in an Aug. 5 statement, including "limit- ing civilian access to high capacity weap- ons and magazines." Bishop Zubik also said there was a need to address web- sites that encourage violent acts, as well as to improve access to mental health- care and work to overcome racism. Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso did not call for increased gun control measure, but instead urged the people of El Paso to "recommit to love" and to "brace our- selves for just action that will overcome the forces of division and build a more loving society." And Archbishop Dennis Schnurr of Cincinnati said Aug. 4 that "it is with a heavy heart that we turn to the Lord in prayer on this Sunday. As tragic and violent shootings continue in our country … I ask for everyone of faith to join in prayer for the victims and their loved ones. May we, the Catholics of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, in unity petition our Blessed Mother to inter- cede for our families and neighbors to know the peace and healing of Jesus, her Son." Knights of Columbus donated over $185 million to charity in 2018 BY MATT HADRO/CATHOLIC NEWS AGENCY A head of its annual conven- tion last week, the Knights of Columbus announced August 1 that it donated more than $185 mil- lion to charity in 2018. "The men who choose to become Knights of Columbus are generous, and their impact is immense. While we are known mainly for our local eˆorts, our reach is global," said Carl Ander- son, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus. According to the Knights, the $185 million in charitable giving came from direct fundraising, the eˆorts of local Knights councils, and its insur- ance operations; the Knights oˆer insurance and annuities products to members. The group also says its members gave over 76 million hours of hands-on service in 2018, worth over $1.9 billion according to a valuation of volunteer work by the Independent Sector. More than 16,000 Knights councils in nine countries were responsible for the volunteer work and for raising money for charitable causes, which included relief for persecuted Chris- tians, disaster aid, support for crisis pregnancy centers and pro-life ini- tiatives, the Archdiocese of the Mili- tary Services, U.S.A., and the Knights' annual pilgrimage to Lourdes for wounded military veterans. In just over 12 months between 2017 and 2018, the Knights raised and delivered $2 million for the Iraqi town of Karamles; the Knights have helped Christian survivors of the ISIS genocide in the town resettle in their homes and rebuild for the future. Volunteer work included support for the Special Olympics, coat drives, and food drives for needy families. "Regardless of how or who the Knights serve, it's the chance to help those who are unable to help them- selves and to be of assistance to the sick or disabled that is at the heart of what being a Knight is all about," Anderson said.

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