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Spiritual Outreach Calls / August 5, 2026: Should the Church Stay Out of Politics?
Should the Church Stay Out of Politics? What Do We Mean by the Separation of Church and State?
By Most Rev. Peter Rosazza, ChC
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Spiritual Outreach Call
Most Rev. Peter Rosazza, ChC, of our Northeast Connecticut Area, delivers a talk on the separation of church and state. You can read his notes from his talk here.
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- August 5, 2026: Should the Church Stay Out of Politics?
- July 1, 2026: The Sacraments
- June 3, 2026: Spiritual Direction Encouragement for Members
- May 6, 2026: Holy Spirit is the Primary Formator of Our Lives
- April 1, 2026: Fidelity to the Church
- March 4, 2026: A Lenten Reflection
- February 4, 2026: How Is Marriage A Vocation?
- January 7, 2026: New Year’s Resolutions to Enrich Your Faith
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Order of Malta
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