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Area schools prepare for Catholic Schools Week
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Washington, DC—“Catholic Schools - Dividends for Life” is the theme selected for Catholic Schools Week 2010. Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration that focuses attention on the good work done by the nation’s Catholic schools. The week will be observed Jan. 31 to Feb. 6, 2010.

Catholic Schools Week is a joint project of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).

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Catholic Schools Week events
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Open house will be held at these schools and the dates for the Catholic Schools Conference follows:

Our Lady of Prompt Succor School
Tuesday, Feb. 2
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Home & School mtg to follow in Olinger Hall
Science projects on display in cafeteria

Holy Savior Menard Central High School
Thursday, Feb. 4,
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Meet in School gym

Diocesan Catholic School Conference
Friday, Feb. 12
8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
St. Rita Family Life Center Alexandria
    
  
Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
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Before a capacity-filled church and others viewing from a nearby remote site, Rev. Scott Chemino, Vicar General for the Diocese of Alexandria read the apostolic decree from His Holiness Benedict XVI proclaiming Immaculate Conception in Natchitoches, Louisiana, a Minor Basilica.

The only other basilica in the state is St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans.

The dedication Mass of Immaculate Conception as a Minor Basilica on Jan. 10, kicked off the 100th anniversary celebration of the Diocese of Alexandria.

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Photo Gallery
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Click here to view the photo gallery of the dedication Mass and reception for the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Natchitoches and the kickoff of the 100th Anniversary year for the Diocese of Alexandria.
    
  
Year for Priests will show pride in, love for priests
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year-for-priests-logo.jpgThe 2009-10 Year for Priests will demonstrate that the Catholic Church "is proud of her priests, loves them, honors them (and) admires them," said Cardinal Claudio Hummes, prefect of the Congregation for Clergy.

In a letter released in late May, the cardinal said the yearlong celebration, which was proclaimed by Pope Benedict XVI and will be inaugurated by him June 19, also will recognize the variety of pastoral work performed by priests and the witness of their lives.

Addressing Italian bishops May 28, Pope Benedict said the year should help priests "rediscover the grace and the goal of priestly ministry."

"It is a service to the church and to the Christian people that requires a deep spirituality," the pope said, because only by being united with the Lord can priests minister effectively through their preaching, their celebration of the sacraments and their assistance to the poor.

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Special plenary indulgence is granted during Year for Priests
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During the Year for Priests (June 19, 2009 - June 19, 2010) a special Plenary Indulgence is being offered to those who devoutly complete its requirements, some of which include visits to historical churches in the Diocese of Alexandria.

The Plenary Indulgence is granted to all the faithful who (1) are truly repentant for their sins through sacramental confession (2) devoutly receive Holy Communion (3) offer prayers to Jesus for the priests of the Church, and for the intentions of the Holy Father; on the first Thursday (or First Friday in the Diocese of Alexandria) of each month during the Year for Priests.

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