” Mike Louis, a dedicated and fervent Union man eminently deserves this Peace Prize”
Barbara Flaherty, Honoree Mike Louis, Fr. Sean McManusCAPITOL HILL. Tuesday, October 8, 2019—The World Peace Prize came to St. Louis, Missouri for the first time.Top Labor leader, Mike Louis, president of the Missouri State AFL-CIO, had conferred upon him the World Peace Prize of “Roving Ambassador for Peace”.The ceremony took place in Maggie O’Brien’s Irish restaurant in St. Louis before an large turn out of dedicated Unionpeople and their friends and families.
The presentation was made by Fr. Sean
McManus—Chief Judge of the World Peace Prize Awarding Council and President of the Capitol
Hill-based Irish National Caucus— and the ceremony was chaired by Barbara
Flaherty, a Judge of the World Peace Prize Awarding Council, and
Executive Vice President of the Irish National Caucus.
The World Peace Prize Awarding Council consists of 14-member Board of
International and Interfaith judges. The Board is
comprised of representatives of the world’s nine major
religions: Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism,
Catholicism, Protestantism, Russian Orthodox, and Zoroastrianism. The late, great Dr. Han Min Su—Master Planner and Founder— founded the World Peace Prize in 1989, in Seoul, South Korea, where the organization is headquartered. Fr. McManus said: “Working for peace, locally or
globally, means, in effect working for social justice. Therefore,
members of the Labor Movement are ideally qualified to be recipients of our
World Peace Prize.Mike Louis, a dedicated and fervent Union man eminently deserves this Peace Prize. As Pope John
Paul II has said, ‘peace is the fruit of solidarity.’ And the American Labor
Movement is dedicated to solidarity, which Pope John Paul II raised to the
status of a virtue in his Encyclical: Sollicitudo rei socialis (“Solicitude for
social concerns”) 1988.” President Louis, in his acceptance, remarks gave a very measured, fervent and analytical assessment of today’s situation as seen through the eyes of an authentic Labor leader, further proving why he is a most worthy recipient of the title of Roving Ambassador for Peace.His remarks will be published soon on WorldPeacePrizeWashington.org
PETITIONING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THE PRINCIPLE THAT IRELAND, TOO, HAS THE RIGHT TO BE “ONE NATION UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL.”
The Honorable [ Full name]
The Honorable [Full name]
U.S. Senate
U.S. House of Representatives
Dear Senator/ Representative [last name] Irish-Americans —over 30 million of them— implicitly, and in their hearts and prayers, support the principle: “Ireland, too, has the right to be one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”We respectfully ask you to stand in solidarity with us and publicly support this Petition.It is a Petition for full Human Rights, Equality, Justice, and Reconciliation for the island of Ireland (all 32 Counties), based on non-violence, non-discrimination, solidarity, and mutual respect.This is entirely consistent with the Good Friday Agreement and reflects the spirit of The Beloved Community, as taught by Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. And, furthermore, national self- determination is a fundamental American principle and is the right of every Nation. This, also, is the perfect way to leave all of Ireland’s precious 32 Counties in the European Union, which has been so good for all the people of Ireland, and which is overwhelmingly supported by the vast majority of people on the whole island of our beloved Ireland.Moreover, there is no constituency in the United States that advocates for a divided, partitioned Ireland, so, therefore, it is reasonable to assume that a free, United Ireland is the dream and prayer of all Irish-Americans.This is probably the easiest thing you have ever been asked to support, but it is, nonetheless, of real importance. Please honor Irish-Americans with your solidarity, for as St. Pope John Paul II has taught us “peace is the fruit of solidarity.” (“Solicitude for social concerns.”.39. 1988).Your response —or lack thereof—will be very widely spread among Irish-Americans.God bless America, and God save Ireland.Thank you. God bless America and God save Ireland.” —Fr. Sean McManus.
A blessed Fall to you! My purpose in writing you today is to extend a special invitation to all the men of our archdiocese to join me at the 2019 Archdiocesan Men’s Conference on Saturday, November 2, at SUNY Purchase Performing Arts Center. The lineup of speakers includes Mr. Joe Sweeney, New York Times Best Selling Author; Ryan Holladay, Christian pastor of Lower Manhattan Community Church; and myself. The theme for the conference is “Men of Character in Today’s World.” It is sure to be a day of good fellowship, spiritual renewal, and practical insights on how we can grow in character and hope.
It is ever more important to affirm our faith today and I encourage you to nudge the men you know, have them join me on Saturday, November 2 to do just that. Our program starts at 10:00 AM and concludes with the celebration of Holy Mass for Sunday at 4:00 PM. In addition to the Eucharist, there will also be the opportunity to experience God’s mercy in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Registration includes a boxed lunch and afternoon refreshments. For more information about the conference and to register, please visit the Eventbrite page, here. Faithfully in Christ, Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan Archbishop of New York
The FDNY Memorial Service for deceased members of the Fire Department on Thursday, October 10, 2019, will now be held indoors at The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025, at 1200 hours.
6TH AND 7TH DIVISION MEMORIAL DAY COLLATION
Engine 45/Ladder 58/Battalion 18 invite you to the 112th annual 6th and 7th Division Memorial Day Collation on Thursday, October 10 from 12:00 – 8:00 PM at Morris Yacht Club, 25 City Island Ave., Bronx, NY. $25 a person includes a pint glass/shirt, food, beverages, raffles, cigars and DJ.
STATEN ISLAND MEMORIAL DAY COLLATION
Engine 151 / Ladder 76 will be hosting a Memorial Day Collation at Nansen’s Lodge, 3441 Victory Blvd, on Thursday, October 10, 2019. Breakfast is from 8:00 – 10:00 AM. Buses for retired members leave at 8:00 AM. Active Member buses leave at 10:00 AM. Buses return for lunch at 2:00 PM. $25 donation at the door includes bus, t-shirt and mug.
1ST AND 3RD DIVISION MEMORIAL DAY COLLATION
The 1st and 3rd Division Memorial Day Collation will be held immediately following the services on Thursday, October 10, at St. John the Divine’s Synod Hall (North East corner of 110th St and Amsterdam Ave).
QUEENS MEMORIAL DAY COLLATION
A Memorial Day Collation will be held Thursday, October 10, from 1:00 – 5:00 PM at the Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden, 29-19 24th Ave in Astoria. Cost per person includes t-shirt, mug, beer, wine, soda, food and 5 tickets for the 50/50.
On Thursday, October 10, 2019, The Department will honor those members who made the supreme sacrifice while in the performance of duty, as well as active members who have died in the last year. At 1200 hours, a Memorial Service will be held for deceased members of the Fire Department at the Firemen’s Monument, 100th Street and Riverside Drive, Manhattan. For complete times and information, see Supplement No. 78 attached to Department Order No. 91.
1ST AND 3RD DIVISION MEMORIAL DAY COLLATION
The 1st and 3rd Division Memorial Day Collation will be held immediately following the services on Thursday, October 10, at St. John the Divine’s Synod Hall (North East corner of 110th St and Amsterdam Ave).
6TH AND 7TH DIVISION MEMORIAL DAY COLLATION
Engine 45/Ladder 58/Battalion 18 invite you to the 112th annual 6th and 7th Division Memorial Day Collation on Thursday, October 10 from 12:00 – 8:00 PM at Morris Yacht Club, 25 City Island Ave., Bronx, NY. $25 a person includes a pint glass/shirt, food, beverages, raffles, cigars and DJ.
QUEENS MEMORIAL DAY COLLATION
A Memorial Day Collation will be held Thursday, October 10, from 1:00 – 5:00 PM at the Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden, 29-19 24th Ave in Astoria. Cost per person includes t-shirt, mug, beer, wine, soda, food and 5 tickets for the 50/50.