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The Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church - (Also-Known-As, Catholic Social Teaching or Social Justice): http://thills.org/C5/programs/learn/
Trinity Hills - A House and Farm for Christian Formation is center for prayer, service, and education in the Diocese of Springfield -Cape Girardeau. Our most recent activities are blogged at www.facebook.com/thills.org and more complete information can be found on our website: www.thills.org.
Recognized Lay Apostolates in the Diocese: http://thills.org/C5/about/apostolates/
Facilities for Retreats at Trinity Hills: http://thills.org/C5/about/spaces-for-prayer-and-fun/
If I can be of assistance to you in any way, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Nicholas C. Lund-Molfese, M.A., J.D.
Trinity Hills
www.thills.org
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Awards, Honors, and Invitation to Speakers
Any Catholic entity in the Diocese of Springfield – Cape Girardeau, and any boards / fundraising committees affiliated with them, shall not give awards or honors or host presentations, speaking opportunities or appearances by individuals or organizations whose public position is in opposition to the moral teachings of the Catholic Church. Due diligence in researching the appropriateness of a speaker or honoree is the responsibility of the sponsoring parish or organization.
Parishes and Church organizations may not endorse, give money or other resources (including offering exclusive use of parish controlled property or resources) to a candidate or political party. Only those programs or voter education materials listed below (or subsequently approved) may be distributed in parishes, schools or other entities of the Diocese of Springfield – Cape Girardeau. Voter registration and “get out the vote” drives can be permissible if truly nonpartisan.
Parishes and Church organizations should avoid any participation in, or authorization of, the distribution of campaign literature or other voter education materials on their property. Political signs should not be placed on property owned or rented for official business by a parish or Church organization.
Issue advocacy campaigns may be permissible if the campaign is conducted in a nonpartisan manner and the position taken is consistent with Catholic teaching and the public policy positions of the Missouri Catholic Conference and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
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