This Sunday, July 14, is Sea Sunday in Britain, a day when Christians pray for seafarers. The Catholic charity Apostleship of the Sea has resources available at apostleshipofthesea.org.uk/resources-parishes. There will be a second collection for the charity, the official agency providing chaplaincy and spiritual support for those at sea.
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On Wednesday, July 17, the Diocese of Orange, California, will dedicate its new cathedral. It has been converted from a Protestant structure known as the Crystal Cathedral. It will open for daily use in February.
