The St. Anthony of Padua Institute and the Diocese of Oakland, in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the encyclical Humanae Vitae, are hosting Humanae Vitae: Cornerstone of the Culture of Life Bay Area Conference, August 9th.
Sponsors include: the Ignatius Press, the Knights of Columbus, Catholics for the Common Good, Immaculate Heart Radio.
On August 8th, 2008 there will be a pre-conference banquet at St. Margaret Mary's Church in Oakland featuring Ralph McInerny, PhD who will give a keynote address, followed the next day, August 9th 2008 by an all-day conference at St. Mary's College in Moraga, featuring speakers Archbishop Raymond L. Burke, Janet Smith, Fr. Brian Mullady, and more.
Visit the conferences website for more information about the program, the speakers, the talks, and registering for the event.
On a related note, Human Life International is asking for folks to take the Humanae Vitae Pledge:
This July will mark forty years since Humanae Vitae, and Human Life International has launched the Humanae Vitae Initiative to make Catholics aware of the grave dangers of the contraceptive lie and to try and undo the terrible damage done by the dissenters of Humanae Vitae. On July 25, 2008, our president, Fr. Thomas Euteneuer, plans to hold a major press conference where he will announce the release of two documents to show support for Humanae Vitae: a "Statement of Affirmation," signed by clergy and theologians and a "Humanae Vitae Pledge of Support," signed by the laity. We need you to help HLI conduct a nationwide effort to get as many of our fellow Catholics as possible to take the Humanae Vitae Pledge to help rebuild our beloved Catholic Church here in the United States! So please fill out the pledge below, and encourage other Catholics to do the same!
Go here for more information.
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