George, Owens to Share Insights at Oct. 3 'Call to Action' Forum



Father Joseph Meagher

NORTH ARLINGTON-"A Call to Action: Overcoming the Culture of Death," a seminar cosponsored by the archdiocesan Respect Life Office and Pro-Life Commission, will be held Oct. 3, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Queen of Peace Parish and high school, 10 Franklin Pl.

Robert P. George, McCormick Professor of jurisprudence and founder and director for the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions, at Princeton University, and Damon Owens, founder of Joy-Filled Marriage of New Jersey and the director of the Archdiocese of Newark's Natural Family Planning coordinator, will serve as the featured speakers for the forum.

"We view this year's seminar as a direct call to action for all good-minded people to become involved in ensuring that this national maintains a true commitment to valuing all people and safeguarding the dignity and sanctity of all life," Father Joseph A. Meagher, the director of the archdiocesan Respect Life Office, said. "Our two speakers are internationally known for their thought-providing, intelligent defense of every human person as a gift of God."

The cost to attend the event, which includes lunch, is $10 per person (general admission) and $5 for students and pro-life coordinators. Contact the archdiocesan Respect Life Office, 1805 Penbrook Terrace, Linden, via e-mail at arnewrespect@sjanj.net or by phone at (732) 388-8211 for more information.

Most Rev. Edgar da Cunha, Auxiliary Bishop of Newark, will open the forum, celebrating Mass at 11 a.m. A question-andanswer segment will follow the speaker presentations.






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