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Cardinal's Statement on Same Sex Unions

March 15, 2021

Today’s response, issued by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, offers nothing new on the Church's teaching on the Sacrament of Matrimony. Regardless, it needs to be read in the context of the teachings in the Catechism and the encouraging statements of Pope Francis to LGBTQ persons about their relationship to the church, as well as his urging that pastors welcome them with respect and sensitivity, recognizing, as the Congregation response does today, the many positive elements in same-sex relationships…

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Introduction to African American Spirituals

Wednesday, March 3rd at 7:30pm

Spirituals were born during the enslavement of African people in the American South, and are one of the largest and most significant genres of American music. A mostly oral tradition, these melodies were passed on and adapted by enslaved communities for generations. Each one has a unique and complex history, and often contains multiple meanings. We explore a selection of these melodies and discuss their influence on today’s music and culture…

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