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Pope Benedict visits the United States

April 15–20, 2008 — For continuous coverage of the pope's current visit to America, go to www.papaltrip.org, a site sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.

Pope addresses U.S. believers and nonbelievers

April 8, 2008 — During a Vatican press conference this morning, Pope Benedict XVI addressed the American people by video. His remarks, which were delivered mainly in English and partially in Spanish, are transcribed below.

Dear brothers and sisters in the United States of America: The grace and peace of God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with all of you! In just a few days from now, I shall begin my apostolic visit to your beloved country. Before setting off, I would like to offer you a heartfelt greeting and an invitation to prayer. Read more»

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See what UW Council 10773 is up to

Here are some of the recent and upcoming activities of University of Wyoming Council 10773, which publishes this newsletter.

April 25–27, 2008 (Fri.-Sun.) — Wyoming State Council annual meeting, Gillette
April 30 (Wed.) — Newman Center banner take-down project, 6 p.m.
May 4 (Sun.) — Bowling night, Laramie Lanes, 7 p.m.
May 11 (Sun.) — Mother's Day breakfast, St. Paul's Newman Center, 9:30–11 a.m.
May 20 (Tues.) — Regular council business meeting, St. Paul's Newman Center, 7 p.m.
May 24 (Sat.) — Assist Council 2720 with preparing and serving fish dinner, St. Laurence School gymnasium, noon–8 p.m.
June 1 (Sun.) — Bowling night, Laramie Lanes, 7 p.m.
June 14 (Sat.) — Assist Assembly 2783 with Flag Day flag retirement ceremony
June 17 (Tues.) — Regular council business meeting, St. Paul's Newman Center, 7 p.m.
July 15 (Tues.) — Regular council business meeting, St. Paul's Newman Center, 7 p.m.
Aug. 10 (Sun.) — Join Council 2720 in preparing and participating in annual "Bi-Parish Picnic," Washington Park, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Aug. 19 (Tues.) — Regular council business meeting, St. Paul's Newman Center, 7 p.m.
Sept. 16 (Tues.) — Regular council business meeting, St. Paul's Newman Center, 7 p.m.
Sept. 19–21 (Fri.–Sun.) — Participate in annual College Council Conference, New Haven, Conn.
Dec. 5 (Fri.) — Christmas caroling at two local senior centers
Dec. 6 (Sat.) — Selling Christmas cards at bazaar, St. Paul's Newman Center, 8 a.m.–noon, followed by clean-up project
Dec. 6 (Sat.) — First Degree, St. Laurence O'Toole Catholic Church, 4 p.m.
Jan. 6, 2009 (Tues.) — Rosary, 6:30 p.m., and regular council business meeting, 7 p.m., St. Paul's Newman Center
Jan. 24 — March for Life, Cheyenne

If you are a member of UW Council 10773, you may enter your username and password to access the minutes of recent meetings, the council directory, new membership applications, and other items of local interest. [This section is under development. Submit suggestions.]

Note that the date for regular council business meetings has been changed from the third Tuesday of each month to the first Tuesday, still at 7 p.m. The Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. on meeting days.


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Channel 1 English, French, Spanish
Also carries programming in Italian and Latin.

Channel 2 English, French, Polish, Spanish
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Channel 3 Tagalog
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Channel 4 English (East Indian and South African), French (North African), Spanish (Castilian)
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Channel 5 English, Spanish (Castilian and Latin American), French
Also carries programming in Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, and European Portuguese.

Video channel Live streaming webcast
If the image seems dark, you're probably getting a nighttime shot of St. Peter's Square. View a recorded video clip, "Anderson predicts a revolution".

"I have the highest honor of announcing that, in only a matter of seconds, the Supreme Pontiff, Pope Pius XI, will inaugurate the Radio Station of the Vatican City State. The electric radio waves will transport to all the world his words of peace and blessing."

— Guglielmo Marconi
inventor of the radio
and designer of the first Vatican Radio transmitter
Feb. 12, 1931


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