The Black Biretta: Catholic Clergy to honor Humanae Vitae's 40th at Annual Gathering

The Black Biretta: Catholic Clergy to honor Humanae Vitae's 40th at Annual Gathering. Father John Trigilio, President of the Confraternity of Catholic Clergy, has posted an important announcement on Holy Thursday, the "birthday" of both the Priesthood and of the Holy Eucharist. As the post states, the Convocation is special this year for several reasons shown below:

THIS YEAR MARKS THE BICENTENNIAL OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF BALTIMORE

and the

40th ANNIVERSARY OF HUMANAE VITAE

tentative invited speakers include:

Archbishop Edmund O'Brien

archbishop of Baltimore


Fr. Thomas J. Euteneuer

President, Human Life International


Fr. Frank Pavone

National Director, Priests for Life


Dr. Janet Smith

Chair of Life Ethics, Professor of Moral Theology

Sacred heart seminary, Detroit, MI


Dr. Alveda King

Director of African American Outreach for Gospel of Life

niece of Dr. Martin Luther King


The event is scheduled for July 14 to 17th, 2008. H.E. Archbishop O'Brien, the Ordinary of the "Premier See" has been invited to speak, and the Confraternity would love to have a great turnout for this outstanding event. As a member of this Archdiocese, we invite all participants to try the local seafood: Baltimore crab cakes are known the world over!

Please register early and send this announcement to your Parish priests!

Check here for more details on travel and registration!

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